 Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 Top 10 of 2021 on 22 Shots – 0:12 “Shawscope Vol. 1” The Mighty Peking Man/Challenge of the Masters/Executioners from Shaolin/ Chinatown Kid Reviews– 0:47/6:01/8:08/10:50 “Broadcast Signal Intrusion” Review– 14:39 “Coming Home in the Dark” Review– 19:07 “Fear Street: 1978” Review – 21:51 “Fear Street: 1666” Review – 24:16 Patreon Pick “Memento” Review – 26:39 1994 “Nadja” Review – 30:57 1994 “Heaven is Only in Hell” review – 36:07 You Ain’t Seen!? “Devilman OVA” review – 39:18 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week, “Favorite Shaw Brothers film?” – 53:36 Update – 1:07:11 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Shawscope Vol. 1" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video)  12 Kung Fu Classics on Blu-ray from the Godfathers of Hong Kong Cinema - the Shaw Brothers! This inaugural collection by Arrow Video presents twelve jewels from the Shaw crown, all released within the 1970s, kicking off in 1972 with Korean director Jeong Chang-hwa's King Boxer, the film that established kung fu cinema as an international box office powerhouse when it hit Stateside cinemas under the title Five Fingers of Death. From there we see Chang Cheh (arguably Shaw's most prolific director) helm the blood-soaked brutality of The Boxer from Shantung and two self-produced films in his 'Shaolin Cycle' series, Five Shaolin Masters and its prequel Shaolin Temple, before taking a detour into Ho Meng Hua's King Kong-inspired Mighty Peking Man, one of the most unmissably insane giant monster films ever made. Chang's action choreographer Lau Kar-leung then becomes a director in his own right, propelling his adoptive brother Gordon Liu to stardom in Challenge of the Masters and Executioners from Shaolin. Not to be outdone, Chang introduces some of Shaw's most famous faces to the screen, including Alexander Fu Sheng fighting on the streets of San Francisco in Chinatown Kid and, of course, the mighty Venom Mob in The Five Venoms and Crippled Avengers. Finally, Lau and Liu successfully meld high kicks with humor in two of their masterworks, Heroes of the East and Dirty Ho, both co-starring fan favorite Hsiao Hou. From kickass kung fu killers to crazy kaiju knockoffs to culture clash comedies, this carefully curated and gorgeously presented selection of all-time Shaw Brothers classics merely represents the tip of the iceberg of the studio's rich output, making it both an ideal starting point for newcomers and a treat for hardcore fans alike. Bonus Materials Hi-Def (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of King Boxer, Boxer from Shantung, 5 Shaolin Masters, Shaolin Temple, Mighty Peking Man, Challenge of the Masters, Executioners from Shaolin, Chinatown Kid, Five Venoms, Crippled Avengers, Heroes of the East, Dirty Ho Brand new 2K restorations by Arrow Films from the original camera negatives of King Boxer, The Boxer from Shantung, Challenge of the Masters, The Five Venoms, Crippled Avengers and Dirty Ho Brand new 2K master of the longer international cut of Chinatown Kid from original film elements Original lossless mono Mandarin, Cantonese (where applicable) and English audio Newly translated English subtitles for each film Hours of bonus features including brand new commentaries and critic appreciations on selected films, new and archive interviews with cast and crew, alternate credit sequences, trailer and image galleries for each film and more to be announced! 60 page book featuring new writing by David Desser, Simon Abrams and Terrence J. Brady, with cast and crew info for each film plus trivia and soundtrack info New artwork for each film by artists including Matthew Griffin, Chris Malbon, Jacob Phillips, Ilan Sheady, Tony Stella, Darren Wheeling and Jolyon Yates Arrow Video – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Shawscope Vol. 1” Blu-Ray Set – https://www.amazon.com/Shawscope-1-Limited-Blu-ray/dp/B09919RW6N/     "Broadcast Signal Intrusion" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental) FOLLOW THE TAPES. In the late 90s, a video archivist unearths a series of sinister pirate broadcasts and becomes obsessed with uncovering the dark conspiracy behind them. “Broadcast Signal Intrusion” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Broadcast-Signal-Intrusion-Harry-Shum/dp/B09GJKXWBS "Coming Home in the Dark" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental) ALL THAT EVIL REQUIRES IS FOR GOOD MEN TO DO NOTHING. A school teacher is forced to confront a brutal act from his past when a pair of ruthless drifters takes him and his family on a nightmare road-trip. “Coming Home in the Dark” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Coming-Home-Dark-Daniel-Gillies/dp/B09CFPLXG2 "Fear Street: 1978" and "Fear Street: 1666" Streaming Review (Netflix)  FIND THE TRUTH. In 1978, two rival groups at Camp Nightwing must band together to solve a terrifying mystery when horrors from their towns’ history come alive. “Fear Street: 1978” Netflix – https://www.netflix.com/title/81334749 END THE CURSE. In 1666, a colonial town is gripped by a hysterical witch-hunt that has deadly consequences for centuries to come, and it’s up to teenagers in 1994 to finally put an end to their town’s curse, before it’s too late. “Fear Street: 1666” Netflix – https://www.netflix.com/title/81334750 Patreon Pick "Memento" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime) SOME MEMORIES ARE BEST FORGOTTEN. Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife’s killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he’s going, or why. “Memento” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Memento-10th-Anniversary-Special-Blu-ray/dp/B004FHCH96/ 1994 "Nadja" Review UNSEEN. UNFORGIVING. UNDEAD. This ultra-hip, post-modern vampire tale is set in contemporary New York City. Members of a dysfunctional family of vampires are trying to come to terms with each other, in the wake of their father’s death. Meanwhile, they are being hunted by Dr. Van Helsing and his hapless nephew. As in all good vampire movies, forces of love are pitted against forces of destruction. “Memento” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Memento-10th-Anniversary-Special-Blu-ray/dp/B004FHCH96/ 1994 "Heaven is Only in Hell" Review As long as humanity exists, there’s a desire for eternal life. Many religions promise to give that, but all they offer are only empty promises. Only “The Dark Forces” really offer the opportunity to get eternal life. “The Dark Forces” will help you. Go and find the old well with the witch-mark. Find a victim. The victim must die an extremely violent death in the house the well is in. Bring a blood-sacrifice to the well, blood, lots of blood. Descend into the well and on the other side of it you will become, with the help from “The Dark Forces” an eternal heavenly life. Don’t hesitate, just come! “Heaven is Only in Hell” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5173106/ You Ain't Seen?! "Devilman" Review About Devilman OVA Series Blu-Ray In Devilman Complete OVA Series Blu-Ray, demons, once trapped in the glacial ice of the Earth, have been unleashed on mankind after centuries of non-intervention. These beasts are swiftly infiltrating our peaceful world in hordes. Only two young men have the ability to stop them, Ryo Asuka and his best friend, Akira Fudo. But the only way to combat a demon, is to become a demon. Only a young man with a pure heart can possess the powers of a demon. That young man is Akira Fudo! By gaining the powers of the brave demon warrior, Amon, Akira becomes humanity's only hope... Devilman! Fighting for humanity, and satisfying his demonic urges, Akira battles demon after demon - from the grotesque Jinmen to the alluring harpy, Sirene. Can Akira and Ryo protect the future of humanity, or is this battle far greater than they have imagined? Based off the classic manga by artist Go Nagai (Mazinger Z, Cutie Honey), and directed by Tsutomu Iida (Mighty Space Miners, Hellsing), Devilman is a bone chilling horror that will keep you on the edge of your seat. “Devilman” Blu-Ray – https://www.rightstufanime.com/Devilman-OVA-Series-Blu-Ray Question of the WeekFavorite Shaw Brothers Film? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-244-audio-version/ Update4K
Film NotesThe Mighty Peaking Man – 1977 – Ho Meng-Hua
Challenge of the Masters – 1976 – Liu Chia-Liang Executioners from Shaolin – 1977 – Liu Chia-Liang Chinatown Kid – 1977 – Chang Cheh Broadcast Signal Intrusion – 2021 – Jacob Gentry Coming Home in the Dark – 2021 – James Ashcroft Fear Street: 1978 – 2021 – Leigh Janiak Fear Street: 1666 – 2021 – Leigh Janiak Memento – 2000 – Christopher Nolan Nadja – 1994 – Michael Almereyda Heaven is Only in Hell – 1994 – Wim Vink Devilman – 1987 – Umanosuke Iida
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Straight-laced nerd Allistair moves into a college dorm with hardcore marijuana users Brett, Larnell and Bachman. Larnell orders an old giant bong that proves to have strange magical powers. When smoked, said bong sends a person to a bizarre drugged-out alternate realm from which there is no easy escape. Comedy legend Tommy Chong (of Cheech * Chong fame) headlines this cult classic weed-tastic romp, now fully remastered for the very first time ever! Bonus Materials The making of Evil Bong featurette Full Moon Entertainment – https://www.fullmoondirect.com/ “Evil Bong” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/evil-bong-remastered-blu-ray "Snuff Kill" DVD Review (Sub Rosa) They would kill to make a movie! Aka "Screen Kill". Another SRS Retro Release! Doug is an avid horror fan and Ralis is the lead singer of a theatrical rock band. Together they set out to make their own "Horror Movie". But during the filming of a murder scene, the special effects turn out to be all too real and Doug discovers the sinister side of his partner Rallis and his own fascination with real like horrors. Bonus Materials Director's Commentary Trailer Alternative Scenes Bloopers News clip Deleted Scenes SRS Trailers Sub Rosa Studios – http://srscinema.com/home/?page_id=190 “Snuff Kill” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/snuff-kill-dvd "The Hidden" DVD Review (Sub Rosa) There's something scarier than a clown hiding in these sewers! A mysterious beast that lives in the storm drains beneath the city begins to hunt and feed on a drug cartel. An amazing retro release of an ultra rare movie from 1993, shot on Video8! For Michael Wilcott, suicide would be a great solution to his problems. His parents were killed in a plane crash, and now his brother has been murdered. But instead of taking his own life he decides to seek out and kill the man responsible for his brother's death. But little does he know that this man he seeks is the only person that can help him fulfill his destiny and uncover the rumors behind - the Hidden. Bonus Materials Trailer Original never before seen shot on video feature Bonus SRS Cinema Trailers Sub Rosa Studios – http://srscinema.com/home/?page_id=190 “The Hidden” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-hidden-dvd "Anarchy in (Ja) Panty" DVD Review (Pink Eiga) A young actress, MIZUKI, is shocked to discover that she's infertile. Desperately wanting a child, she steals a baby boy from the car of a couple who are having sex outside. Mizuki raises the boy as her own and names him YOSHIKI. Eight years later, Mizuki falls in love with a middle-aged man named TATSUTOSHI and they start living together as a family and a bizarre relationship emerges. A pitch black comedy with a punk attitude, Anarchy in (Ja)Panty is director Takahisa Zeze's Pink Eiga masterpiece! Pink Eiga – https://darksidereleasing.com/pink_eiga_dsr_poster/ “Anarchy in (Ja) Panty” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/anarchy-in-ja-panty-dvd "Space Vampire" Blu-Ray Review (Darkside Releasing) A woman walks through a dreamworld, plagued by violent visions, until her reality begins to fold into itself. In Chris Alexander's multi-media meditation on memory, isolation, identity, and bloodletting, a beautiful leather-clad humanoid (Ali Chappell) walks through a dream-world, plagued by violent visions and fragments of memories. After holing up in a monstrous home, the alien succubus flits in and out of reality, replaying the grisly murder of her doppelganger (Cheryl Singleton) while doubting her own sanity, and eventually, her existence. “Space Vampire” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/space-vampire-blu-ray "Detention" Blu-Ray Review (Dekanalog) Dekanalog is a film and soundtrack distribution company dedicated to the release of the most unique filmmaking voices and musical scores from around the world. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line! Set during the Taiwanese martial law of the 1960s, this shockingly gruesome and terrifying coming-of-age drama based on a hugely popular video game sees two classmates who go looking for their missing friends and teachers, all of whom took part in an illegal book club, only to come face to face with ghosts and deformed monsters that have taken over their school. This masterful debut from director and co-writer John Hsu recalls the best of Guillermo del Toro, with enough blood, striking sound design, art direction and special effects to evoke Silent Hill and other landmarks of the genre. directed by: John Hsu starring: Gingle Wang, Fu Meng-Po, Tse Jing-Hua, Cecilia Choi 2019 / 102 min / 2.35:1 / Mandarin 5.1 Surround with English subtitles Additional info: • Region A Blu-ray • Trailer • Music video • 3 featurettes • 2 essays • Inside sleeve artwork • English subtitles “Detention” Blu-Ray – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/detention-dekanalog "Gaia" Streaming Review (Hulu) SHE WILL TRANSFORM US A park ranger takes shelter with two survivalists after an attack by mysterious creatures in a primordial forest. “Gaia” Hulu – https://www.hulu.com/movie/gaia-e04de901-c699-4796-95dc-0b9102629ecf "The Beta Test" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental) EMBRACE TEMPTATION. An engaged Hollywood agent receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a sinister world of lying, infidelity, and digital data. “The Beta Test” Amazon Rental – https://www.amazon.com/Beta-Test-Jim-Cummings/dp/B09L4CCZMG/ Patreon Pick "Predestination" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental) TO SAVE THE FUTURE HE MUST RESHAPE THE PAST. Predestination chronicles the life of a Temporal Agent sent on an intricate series of time-travel journeys designed to prevent future killers from committing their crimes. Now, on his final assignment, the Agent must stop the one criminal that has eluded him throughout time and prevent a devastating attack in which thousands of lives will be lost. “Predestination” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Predestination-Blu-ray-Ethan-Hawke/dp/B00QK4AOPG/ "Fear Street: 1994" Streaming Review (Netflix) FACE THE EVIL. In 1994, a group of teenagers discovers that the terrifying events which have haunted their town for generations are all connected — and that they may be the next targets. “Fear Street: 1994” Netflix – https://www.netflix.com/title/81325689 1994 "Birds II: Land's End" Review HISTORY HAS A NASTY WAY OF REPEATING ITSELF. Birds go berserk and turn against mankind. “The Birds II: Land’s End” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/Birds-II-Lands-End-VHS/dp/6304375379/ 1994 "1941 Hong Kong on Fire" Review A family suffers at the hands of the Japanese during the occupation of Hong Kong. “1941 Hong Kong on Fire” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114999/ 1994 "Amazing Stories" Review With karma as the central theme, this intriguing movie is made up of three amazing stories. The first one tells about a fox fairy that a fox fairy that a fox sacrifices itself to save a hunter from being sucked by a vampire. The second tale depicts the surprising out come of the murder of a shop owner whose wife has an affair with his servant. In the third story, a doll fairy punishes a man for sexually abusing his wife by burying itself together with the man in a fire. “Amazing Stories” imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0182702/ 1994 "Almost Dead" Review A woman psychologist, who specialises in research about twins, is haunted by her dead mothers ghost. “Almost Dead” Amazon Rental – https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Dead-Shannen-Doherty/dp/B01DN8XBXI/ "Nightmare Alley" Theater Review MAN OR BEAST. An ambitious young carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is. “Nightmare Alley” Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nightmarealleyfilm You Ain't Seen!? "King of New York" 4K Review (Arrow) NOT EVERYONE WHO RUNS A CITY IS ELECTED. Arguably maverick filmmaker Abel Ferrera’s most accessible and explosive film, King of New York’s status as an urban gangster classic is cemented by a magnetic, career-best central performance by Christopher Walken, as well as riveting support from Laurence Fishburne, Wesley Snipes, Giancarlo Esposito, Steve Buscemi and David Caruso. After years inside, drug lord Frank White (Walken) is fresh out of jail and back on the streets of New York City. Seeing himself as half Scarface, half Robin Hood, Frank and his enforcers brutally take back control of the city, turf by turf – with starry dreams of using the millions to benefit the community and save a local hospital. Before Frank can fulfil his ruthless lust for power, though, he’s got to get past the crooked cops determined to take him down, and the criminal competition that won’t bend to his will. Still just as relevant and incendiary now as it was three decades ago, King of New York returns with guns blazing in this definitive special edition, including a new director-approved 4K restoration. 4K ULTRA HD SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS New 4K restoration from the original negative by Arrow Films, approved by director Abel Ferrera and cinematographer Bojan Bazelli 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) LPCM original stereo and remixed DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio options Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary by director Abel Ferrera Audio commentary with composer Joe Delia, producer Mary Kane, casting director Randy Sabusawa and editor Anthony Redman Interview with director Abel Ferrera Interview with producer Augusto Caminito Abel Ferrera: Not Guilty, a documentary on the director from the French TV show Cinéastes de notre temps A Short Film About the Long Career of Abel Ferrera, a documentary looking back at the director’s career, including interviews with his key collaborators Original theatrical trailers and TV spots Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Tracie Ching FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collectors’ booklet containing essays on the film by Iain Sinclair and Abel Ferrera biographer Brad Stevens Arrow Films – https://arrowfilms.com/ “King of New York” 4K – https://www.arrowfilms.com/blu-ray/king-of-new-york-4k-ultra-hd/12688899.html Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-243-audio-version/ Question of the WeekFavorite SOV film? UpdateBlu-Ray
Giallo Essentials (Red Edition) – https://mvdshop.com/products/giallo-collection-standard-edition-blu-ray Giallo Essentials (Yellow Edition) – https://mvdshop.com/products/giallo-essentials-volume-2-blu-ray Film NotesEvil Bong – 2006 – Charles Band
Snuff Kill – 1997 – Doug Ulrich/ Al Darago The Hidden – 1993 – Nathan Hill Anarcy in (Ja) Panty – 1999 – Takahisa Zeze Space Vampire – 2021 – Chris Alexander Detention – 2019 – John Hsu Gaia – 2021 – Jaco Bouwer The Beta Test – 2021 – Jim Cummings/ PJ McCabe Predestination – 2014 – Michael Spierig/ Peter Spierig Fear Street: 1994 – 2021 – Leigh Janiak The Birds 2: Land’s End – 1994 – Rick Rosenthal/ Alan Smithee 1941 Hong Kong on Fire – 1994 – Chin Man-Kei Amazing Stories – 1994 – Chin Ao-hsun Almost Dead – 1994 – Ruben Preuss Nightmare Alley – 2021 – Guillermo del Toro King of New York – 1990 – Abel Ferrara  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 “Shawscope: Volume One (King Boxer, The Boxer from Shantung, Five Shaolin Masters, Shaolin Temple)” Review – 0:30/ 5:40/ 9:30/ 11:05 “Blood Red Sky” Review– 15:07 “Bloody Hell” Review– 19:09 “Bloodthirsty” Review– 21:19 “Jakob’s Wife” Review – 22:56 “Slaxx” Review – 25:38 “The Vigil” Review – 28:16 “The Scary of Sixty-First” Review – 30:53 “Kano Vision” Review – 33:18 1994 “Possessed by the Night” Review – 37:15 1994 “Darkest Soul” Review– 42:52 1994 “Twisted Tales” Review –47:06 1994 “Devil of Love” Review– 50:12 1994 “Hello, who is it? Review– 52:50 1994 “Alone in the Night” Review – 56:39 Patreon Pick “The King of Comedy” Review – 59:03 Blindspot “Mad Love” Review with Jeremy – 1:05:32 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week, “If you had to watch 100 horror movies from a certain year which would it be?” – 1:16:49 Update – 1:30:25 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Shawscope Volume One" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video)  12 Kung Fu Classics on Blu-ray from the Godfathers of Hong Kong Cinema - the Shaw Brothers! This inaugural collection by Arrow Video presents twelve jewels from the Shaw crown, all released within the 1970s, kicking off in 1972 with Korean director Jeong Chang-hwa's King Boxer, the film that established kung fu cinema as an international box office powerhouse when it hit Stateside cinemas under the title Five Fingers of Death. From there we see Chang Cheh (arguably Shaw's most prolific director) helm the blood-soaked brutality of The Boxer from Shantung and two self-produced films in his 'Shaolin Cycle' series, Five Shaolin Masters and its prequel Shaolin Temple, before taking a detour into Ho Meng Hua's King Kong-inspired Mighty Peking Man, one of the most unmissably insane giant monster films ever made. Chang's action choreographer Lau Kar-leung then becomes a director in his own right, propelling his adoptive brother Gordon Liu to stardom in Challenge of the Masters and Executioners from Shaolin. Not to be outdone, Chang introduces some of Shaw's most famous faces to the screen, including Alexander Fu Sheng fighting on the streets of San Francisco in Chinatown Kid and, of course, the mighty Venom Mob in The Five Venoms and Crippled Avengers. Finally, Lau and Liu successfully meld high kicks with humor in two of their masterworks, Heroes of the East and Dirty Ho, both co-starring fan favorite Hsiao Hou. From kickass kung fu killers to crazy kaiju knockoffs to culture clash comedies, this carefully curated and gorgeously presented selection of all-time Shaw Brothers classics merely represents the tip of the iceberg of the studio's rich output, making it both an ideal starting point for newcomers and a treat for hardcore fans alike. Bonus Materials Hi-Def (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of King Boxer, Boxer from Shantung, 5 Shaolin Masters, Shaolin Temple, Mighty Peking Man, Challenge of the Masters, Executioners from Shaolin, Chinatown Kid, Five Venoms, Crippled Avengers, Heroes of the East, Dirty Ho Brand new 2K restorations by Arrow Films from the original camera negatives of King Boxer, The Boxer from Shantung, Challenge of the Masters, The Five Venoms, Crippled Avengers and Dirty Ho Brand new 2K master of the longer international cut of Chinatown Kid from original film elements Original lossless mono Mandarin, Cantonese (where applicable) and English audio Newly translated English subtitles for each film Hours of bonus features including brand new commentaries and critic appreciations on selected films, new and archive interviews with cast and crew, alternate credit sequences, trailer and image galleries for each film and more to be announced! 60 page book featuring new writing by David Desser, Simon Abrams and Terrence J. Brady, with cast and crew info for each film plus trivia and soundtrack info New artwork for each film by artists including Matthew Griffin, Chris Malbon, Jacob Phillips, Ilan Sheady, Tony Stella, Darren Wheeling and Jolyon Yates Arrow Video – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Shawscope: Volume One” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/shawscope-volume-one-limited-edition-box-blu-ray "Blood Red Sky" Streaming Review (Netflix) A woman with a mysterious illness is forced into action when a group of terrorists attempt to hijack a transatlantic overnight flight. In order to protect her son she will have to reveal a dark secret, and unleash the inner monster she has fought to hide. “Blood Red Sky” Netflix – https://www.netflix.com/title/80198645 "Bloody Hell" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental) ONE HELL OF A FAIRYTALE A man with a mysterious past flees the country to escape his own personal hell… only to arrive somewhere much worse. In an effort to survive this new horror, he turns to his personified conscience. “Bloody Hell” Amazon Rental – https://www.amazon.com/Bloody-Hell-Ben-OToole/dp/B08NSV6FYD "Bloodthirsty" Streaming Review (Shudder) AMBITION CAN BE KILLER. When indie singer Grey struggles to write her sophomore album, she teams up with a mysterious producer at his secluded cabin. Though their bond strengthens her music, it also starts to irreparably alter Grey’s body and mind. “Bloodthirsty” Shudder – https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/bloodthirsty/2c4815510121631e "Jakob's Wife" Blu-Ray Review (RLJ) WHO’S YOUR MASTER? Bodies start to pile up when a woman discovers a new sense of power and an appetite to live bigger and bolder than ever before. “Jakob’s Wife” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Jakobs-Wife-Blu-ray-Barbara-Crampton/dp/B092KWSTX5 "Slaxx" Streaming Review (Shudder) AN ASS TO DIE FOR. When a possessed pair of jeans begins to kill the staff of a trendy clothing store, it is up to Libby, an idealistic young salesclerk, to stop its bloody rampage. “Slaxx” Shudder – https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/slaxx/f984f71b796ef435 "The Vigil" Streaming Review (Hulu) SAY YOUR PRAYERS A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity. “The Vigil” Hulu – https://www.hulu.com/profiles?next=/movie/the-vigil-aa430fce-bc99-4ecf-992b-36b133d71d55 "The Scary of Sixty-First" Review Two roommates’ lives are upended after finding out that their new Manhattan apartment harbors a dark secret. “The Scary Sixty-First” Apple TV – https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-scary-of-sixty-first/umc.cmc.4ou82nap4wd3j09q0jw6epl22 "Kano Vision" DVD Review An experimental film, Kano Vision explores the variety of ways in which one man tries to suppress his homosexuality. No matter what he tries or to what extremes he put himself, he cannot seem to “cut out” his desire for men. Is the need embedded into his brain? How desperate is his quest for freedom? Is he so desperate that he will consider literally removing his brain? Can a man change his nature? “Kano Vision” Amazon Rental – https://www.amazon.com/Kano-Vision-Unavailable/dp/B00SFQL8Q6 1994 "Possessed by the Night" Review A horror writer buys an odd looking mutant embryo creature, pickled in a jar, from a shop in Chinatown, hoping it will be a creative inspiration for his work. Instead, the odd mutation provokes a rage of violence and lust to envelop the suburban villa where the writer lives with his wife and sexy secretary. “Possessed by the Night” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/Possessed-Night-VHS-Alan-Amiel/dp/6303073298/ 1994 "Darkest Soul" Review Mark & Tommy are the best of friends. Mark is a lovable loser. Tommy is a complete douchebag but he takes care of Mark in his own warped way. The two bounce around from one dead end job to another til they land a gig digging graves. Mark quickly realizes there’s more money in robbing graves than shoveling dirt so the fellas begin stealing from the dead. Hilarity ensues. “Scary Tales” Blu-Ray (Includes Darkest Soul) – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/scary-tales-agfa 1994 "Twisted Tales" Review Horror anthology that takes on three stories. The first one entitled “Nothing But The Truth” deals with a compulsive liar and how his exaggerations get the better of him. Next is “The Shooting” about a man and how he is haunted by the spirit of his recently deceased abusive older brother. Finally, “Hungry Like A… Bat?” has a man who is trying to cope with being part human, part vampire, and part werewolf. “Twisted Tales” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Tales-VHS/dp/B00005YNND/ 1994 "Devil of Love" Review Yung has supernatural powers, which allow him to kill and rape young women, then turn them into vampires. His lover is Ngai, who has just killed her old husband. Husband’s will is read by Lawyer Barsuk, and it states that his adult children, Lau Kwan and Lau Yee Tai, will get his money unless they die, in which case it goes to his lovely young wife, Ngai. Ngai kills Lau, but Lau’s ghost confers with his father, and they plan revenge, with the unwilling help of Lawyer Barsuk. Filmed in Pattaya, Thailand. “Devil of Love” TMdb – https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/360228-devil-of-love 1994 "Hello, who is it?" Review May Chan (Anita Lee) becomes a hooker in order to save money for her son’s liver operation in Australia; she spends all of her free time feeding her palsied mom; then, she gets raped and accidentally killed by some randy telephone workers. Officer Ma Fai (Sean Lau) investigates, and discovers May Chan’s ghost, dressed in red chiffon, is killing off her murderers with electrical cables. “Hello, who is it?” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111679/ 1994 "Alone in the Night" Review An undercover narcotics officer is killed, and after his funeral some yakuza break into his apartment and rape his wife, Nami, while looking for the drugs they claim he stole from them. Afterwards Nami attempts to commit suicide, but after being rescued by a mysterious yakuza she decides to infiltrate the gang and get revenge. “Alone in the Night” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107686/ Patreon Pick "The King of Comedy" Blu-Ray Review IT’S NO LAUGHING MATTER. Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy. “The King of Comedy” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/King-Comedy-Blu-ray-Robert-Niro/dp/B00I4X8KU2/ Blindspot "Mad Love" Blu-Ray Review A NEW, A STRANGE, A GIFTED PERSONALITY COMES TO THE SCREEN! An insane surgeon’s obsession with an actress leads him to replace her wounded pianist husband’s hands with the hands of a knife murderer–hands which still have the urge to throw knives. “Mad Love” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Mad-Love-blu-ray-Peter-Lorre/dp/B09G4SHT2Q/ Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-242-audio-version/ Question of the WeekIf you had to watch 100 horror movies from any year, which one would it be from? Update4K 1. Inglorious Bastards Blu-Ray 2. In Between Loves 3. Wicked City (Live Action) 4. Evil Instinct 5. Hansel and Gretel (Asian) 6. Blood Shadow 7. Angel Blade 8. Maltese Falcon 9. Savage Harvest 10. Rebels of the Neon God 11. Detention 12. Being Natural 13. Arrebato 14. Vampire Lovers 15. Trog 16. No Way to Treat a Lady 17. Time of the Wolf 18. Tower of Screaming Virgins DVDS 19. That Little Monster 20. Issei Sagawa DVD Trilogy 01: I Want to Eat You 21. Issei Sagawa DVD Trilogy 02: How Does it Feel? / Sagawa Olympics 22. Issei Sagawa DVD Trilogy 03: Love Ritual Film NotesKing Boxer – 1972 – Jeong Chang-Hwa
The Boxer from Shantung – 1972 – Chang Cheh/Pao Hsueh-Li Five Shaolin Masters – 1974 – Chang Cheh Shaolin Temple – 1976 – Chang Cheh Blood Red Sky – 2021 – Peter Thorwarth Bloody Hell – 2020 – Alister Grierson Bloodthirsty – 2020 – Amelia Moses Jakob’s Wife – 2021 – Travis Stevens Slaxx – 2020 – Elza Kephart The Vigil – 2019 – Keith Thomas The Scary of Sixty-First – 2021 – Dasha Nekrasova Kano Vision – 2012 – Bill Cate Possessed by the Night – 1994 – Fred Olen Ray Darkest Soul – 1994 – Doug Ulrich Twisted Tales – 1994 – Kevin J. Lindenmuth/Mick McCleery/Rita Klus Devil of Love – 1994 – Lau Siu-Kwan Hello, who is it? – 1994 – Jamie Luk Kim-Ming Alone in the Night – 1994 – Takashi Ishii The King of Comedy – 1982 – Martin Scorsese Mad Love – 1935 – Karl Freund  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 “The Man from Hong Kong” Review – 0:14 “Seven Deaths in the Cat’s Eyes” Review– 6:13 “Venom” Review– 10:54 “Censor” Review– 14:37 “The Night House” Review – 22:43 “Come True” Review – 26:09 “Sator” Review – 29:51 “The Power” Review – 32:47 1994 “Biohazard: The Alien Force” Review – 36:16 1994 “Spike of Love” Review– 42:43 1994 “Nightwatch” Review –45:28 Patreon Pick “Casablanca” review with Jeremy – 49:07 You Ain’t Seen!? “Black Christmas” reviews Jeremy– 1:05:39 Questions/Answers/Question of the week, “Two actors you confuse with each other?”- 1:29:57 Patreon Drawing/Update – 1:36:18/1:37:43 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"The Man from Hong Kong" Blu-Ray Review (Twilight Time)  Australian authorities arrest a man believed to be connected to the Sydney criminal underworld and send for Inspector Fang Sing Leng from Hong Kong. Strap in for a spectacular example from the golden age of "Ozploitation" moviemaking: writer/director/genre master Brian Trenchard-Smith's full-bore action caper The Man from Hong Kong (1975, first seen in the U.S. as The Dragon Flies). It blazingly showcases the savvy grit and sleek fighting moves of two icons - Hong Kong martial-arts superstar Jimmy Wang Yu and one-time James Bond portrayer George Lazenby - playing lawman/gangster antagonists in a battle-royal array of aerial, vehicular, and close-combat stunts exploding across a gleaming Sydney cityscape and executed with a mix of cool precision and edge-stretching luck that will leave you breathless. Bonus Materials Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Brian Trenchard-Smith Co-Star Hugh Keays-Byrne and Stunt Director Grant Page / Uncut Not Quite Hollywood Interviews with Co-Stars George Lazenby, Rebecca Gilling, and Roger Ward; Writer/Director Brian Trenchard-Smith Executive Producer David Hannay; and 2nd Unit Cameraman John Seale Original Trailer Twilight Time – https://screenarchives.com/display_results.cfm/category/546/TWILIGHT-TIME “The Man from Hong Kong” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-man-from-hong-kong-aka-the-dragon-flies-blu-ray "Seven Deaths in a Cat's Eyes" Blu-Ray Review (Twilight Time) In a small Scottish village, horribly murdered bodies keep turning up. When a fractious aristocratic family gathers at an ancestral Scottish castle, a straight razor-wielding murderer is also an unwelcome guest in Seven Deaths in the Cat's Eyes (1973, aka Corringa or La morte negli occhi del gatto), a blood-laced thriller - complete with giallo flourishes, tantalizing sexuality, a pet gorilla and an omnipresent ginger tabby - from genre filmmaker Antonio Margheriti (aka Anthony M. Dawson). Singer/actress Jane Birkin plays the willowy heroine whose arrival foreshadows several unnatural deaths, Hiram Keller is the possibly unhinged lord of the manor with a cursed history, and the ensemble includes schemers with homicidal tendencies, all underscored by the shudder-inducing music of the great Riz Ortolani. Bonus Materials Audio Commentary with Film Historian Troy Howarth Original English and Italian Theatrical Trailers Twilight Time – https://screenarchives.com/display_results.cfm/category/546/TWILIGHT-TIME “Seven Deaths in the Cat’s Eyes” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/seven-deaths-in-the-cats-eyes-aka-corringa-or-la-morte-negli-occhi-del-gatto-blu-ray "Venom" Blu-Ray Review (Twilight Time) A Nazi scientist and a woman known as a "spider goddess" attempt to develop a nerve gas made from spider venom. A demented grab-bag of sinister cinematic tropes set in the picturesque Bavarian countryside, Venom (1971, aka The Legend of Spider Forest) spins a wicked web complete with a winsome seductress (Neda Arneric) who lures curious young men to a nasty death, all in the shadow of a Nazi-styled scientist (Terence Soall) aiming to craft an arachnid-derived nerve drug. Meanwhile, an unsavory brood of conspiratorial locals is keen on maintaining the mythos of the lethal "spider goddess," while an undaunted artist (Simon Brent) perilously investigates. Director Peter Sykes here takes a first evocative leap into screen horror that would bear more frightful fruit with the later Hammer Studios productions Demons of the Mind (1972) and To the Devil...a Daughter (1976). Twilight Time – https://screenarchives.com/display_results.cfm/category/546/TWILIGHT-TIME “Venom” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/venom-aka-the-legend-of-spider-forest-blu-ray "Censor" Blu-Ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome) This deluxe package features a beautiful hardbox designed by artist Robert Sammelin that holds a special slipcover designed by Earl Kess with a special feature loaded Blu-ray and a full color booklet. Limited to 5,000 units. Enid Baines, a film screener at the BBFC, has earned an unsavory reputation for being the organization's strictest censors of violent films. Unexpectedly, Enid is contacted by Frederick North, a notorious director of exceptionally brutal, low budget horror movies, who has requested that she personally review his work for classification. While viewing one of North’s films, Enid is struck by its narrative similarities to the disappearance of her own sister years earlier. But when she finds another of North’s films which stars a woman who bares a striking resemblance to her sister, Enid’s life begins spiraling out of control, sending her on a mysterious and terrifying journey into the dark and violent recesses of her past. The acclaimed feature film directing debut of Prano Bailey-Bond, CENSOR is a scathing indictment of Britain’s notorious Video Nasty era, imagined as a horror film that’s every bit as brutal and twisted as the Nasties themselves. Exquisitely photographed on 35mm by Annika Summerson and featuring an electrifying score by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, Vinegar Syndrome Pictures proudly presents CENSOR in its Blu-ray debut, with extensive bonus features including Bailey-Bond’s earlier short film, NASTY. Additional info: • Region A Blu-ray • Commentary with director Prano Bailey-Bond and cinematographer Annika Summerson • Commentary with historian and author Kat Ellinger • Interview with director Prano Bailey-Bond and actress Niamh Algar • Interview with cinematographer Annika Summerson • Interview with editor Mark Towns • Interview with sound designer Tim Harrison • Interview with composer Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch • Short film NASTY directed by Prano Bailey-Bond • Video essay by Chris O'Neill • "My Nasty Memories" - a featurette with David Gregory on Video Nasties • "Ban the Sadist Videos!" - a two part feature length documentary about Video Nasties • Theatrical trailer for CENSOR • 16-page booklet with essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles “Censor” Blu-Ray – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage-partner-labels/products/censor "The Night House" Blu-Ray Review THE TRUTH WILL SURFACE. Reeling from the unexpected death of her husband, Beth is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her. Soon she begins to uncover her recently deceased husband’s disturbing secrets. “The Night House” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Night-House-Feature-Rebecca-Hall/dp/B09HSGD4RP/ "Come True" Blu-Ray Review (IFC) Synopsis "The movie's elusive sense of menace lingers for days, weeks, possibly forever." – Bilge Ebiri, Vulture Looking for an escape from her recurring nightmares, 18-year-old Sarah Dunne (Julia Sarah Stone, The Killing) submits to a university sleep study, but soon realizes that she's become the conduit to a frightening new discovery. Dreams twist and nightmares become reality in this mind-altering new work of science fiction from writer/director Anthony Scott Burns (Our House) that haunts the space between wakefulness and sleep. "Extremely satisfying" (Los Angeles Times), Come True "conjures horror so vivid and tactile that at any time it feels like it might leap off the screen and into our own imaginations or, worse, our lives" (Paste Magazine). Bonus Features Audio Descriptive Track Trailer “Come True” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Come-True-Blu-ray/dp/B07GNWJH3F/ "Sator" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime) THE BEAST WITHIN Secluded in a desolate forest, a broken family is observed by Sator, a supernatural entity who is attempting to claim them. “Sator” Amazon Prime – https://www.amazon.com/Sator-Aurora-Lowe/dp/B09KGQD2HR/ "The Power" Streaming Review (Shudder) THE DARKEST PLACE IS WITHIN… London, 1974. As Britain prepares for electrical blackouts to sweep across the country, trainee nurse Val arrives for her first day at the crumbling East London Royal Infirmary. With most of the patients and staff evacuated to another hospital, Val is forced to work the night shift, finding herself in a dark, near empty building. Within these walls lies a deadly secret, forcing Val to face both her own traumatic past and deepest fears. “The Power” Shudder – https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/the-power/c0174776651a68ad 1994 "Biohazard: The Alien Force" Review THE END OF THE WORLD HAS JUST BEEN BORN Triton Indutries has created a genetically-engineered creature using DNA from human sources. During the course of the experiment, however, the host mother carrying the mutant escapes from the laboratory compound, giving birth shortly thereafter. The intellient “baby” beings hunting down and killing its male DNA donors, while at the same time trying to mate with its female donors. The head of the lab wants to destroy the monster before the press can get wind of the story, but the former head of security wants to expose the whole thing. “Biohazard: The Alien Force” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Biohazard-Ii-James-L-Miles/dp/B00079HZTI/ 1994 "Spike of Love" Review YOU’RE GOING TO DIE!! An innocent businessman gets in over his head during a night of lust in this horror-comedy from director Steve DiMarco. “Spike of Love” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111262/ 1994 "Nightwatch" Review In order to finance his law studies, Martin starts as a night watchman in a mortuary. When the victims of a serial killer of prostitutes are deposited there, scary things begin to happen. Therefore and because of a strange bet with his fellow student Jens, the police begins to think he is the murderer. Police detective Wormer wants to help him but Martin is more and more suspected. “Nightwatch” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Nattevagten-Nikolaj-Coster-Waldau/dp/B00005AS4N/ Patreon Pick "Casablanca" Review THEY HAD A DATE WITH FATE IN CASABLANCA! In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications. “Casablanca” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Casablanca-Anniversary-Blu-ray-Humphrey-Bogart/dp/B007XF4J70/ You Ain't Seen!? "Black Christmas" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory) Synopsis "A Terrifying Genre Masterpiece." – Dave Alexander, Rue Morgue The college town of Bedford is receiving an unwelcome guest this Christmas. As the residents of sorority house Pi Kappa Sigma prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to stalk the house. A series of obscene phone calls start to plague the residents of the sorority and it becomes clear that a psychopath is homing in on the sisters with dubious intentions. And though the police try to trace the calls, they discover that nothing is as it seems during this Black Christmas. "Stuffed with extremely tense moments, chilling cinematography, amazing characters and long-lasting dread… [this] genuine classic is completely deserving of every bit of respect and admiration it's picked up over the last 40 years" (addictedtohorormovie.com). Bonus Features DISC ONE: NEW 2016 2K Scan Of The Negative (1.85:1) – DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS-HD Master Audio Mono Audio Commentary With Director Bob Clark Audio Commentary With Actors John Saxon And Keir Dullea Audio Commentary With Billy (Actor Nick Mancuso) Audio Interview With Director Bob Clark DISC TWO: 2006 Critical Mass HD Master (1.78:1) – DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 NEW Film And Furs – Remembering Black Christmas With Art Hindle NEW Victims And Virgins – Remembering Black Christmas With Lynne Griffin Black Christmas Legacy 40th Anniversary Panel At FanExpo 2014 Featuring John Saxon, Art Hindle, Lynne Griffin & Nick Mancuso On Screen!: Black Christmas Featurette 12 Days Of Black Christmas Featurette Black Christmas Revisited Featurette Archival Interviews With Olivia Hussey, Art Hindle, Margot Kidder, Bob Clark, & John Saxon Midnight Screening Q&A With Bob Clark, John Saxon And Carl Zittrer Two Scenes With A New Vocal Soundtrack Original Theatrical Trailers (English And French) Original TV And Radio Spots Alternative Title Sequences Still Gallery “Black Christmas” Blu-Ray – https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/black-christmas-collector-s-edition?product_id=4910 Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-241-audio-version/ Question of the WeekTwo actors you confuse for each other? UpdateBlu-Rays 1. All the Haunts Be Ours: A Compendium of Folk Horror 2. Nasty Habits: The Nunsploitation Collection Film NotesThe Man from Hong Kong – 1975 – Brian Trenchard-Smith Seven Deaths in the Cat’s Eyes – 1973 – Antonio Margheriti Venom – 1971 – Peter Sykes Censor – 2021 – Prano Bailey-Bond The Night House – 2020 – David Bruckner Come True – 2020 – Anthony Scott Burns Sator – 2019 – Jordan Graham The Power – 2021 – Corinna Faith Biohazard: The Alien Force – 1994 – Steve Latshaw Spike of Love – 1994 – Steve DiMarco Nightwatch – 1994 – Ole Bornedal Casablanca – 1942 – Michael Curtiz Black Christmas – 1974 – Bob Clark  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 “Final Justice” Review – 0:12 “Edmond” Review– 6:57 “My Stepmother Is an Alien” Review– 12:02 “In the Earth” Review– 17:59 “Titane” Review – 22:07 “Silent Night, Bloody Night” Review – 26:01 “Calvaire” Review – 28:13 Patreon Pick “Trial of the Chicago 7” Review – 32:50 Pervert Card “Twilight Dinner” Review – 39:20 1994 “That Little Monster” Review– 45:15 1994 “Daughter of Darkness 2” Review –50:27 1994 ”Brother of Darkness” – 54:08 1994 “The Romance of the Vampires” Review– 57:04 Blindspot “The Maltese Falcon” Review – 1:00:18 Questions/Answers/Question of the week, “Favorite Pinky Film”- 1:22:58 Update – 1:39:13 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Final Justice" Blu-Ray Review (MVD Rewind Collection)  HIS NAME IS THOMAS JEFFERSON GERONIMO. HIS BRAND OF JUSTICE DOESN'T STOP AT THE TEXAS BORDER. The stellar talents of Joe Don Baker (Fletch, GoldenEye), whose stirring portrayal of the legendary Buford Pusser of "Walking Tall" brought him instant acclaim, highlights this fast-paced action/adventure of a Texas sheriff determined to apprehend Mafia killers is this 1980's cult classic produced, written and directed by Greydon Clark (Without Warning, Joysticks). Thomas Jefferson Geronimo, III (Baker) is a deputy sheriff working in a small town in South Texas. When Joseph Palermo (Venantino Venantini, Ladyhawke) and his brother Anthony, two Mafia hitmen, attempt to escape across the border into Mexico, Geronimo moves into action. With lightning speed he kills Anthony and captures Joseph, but Geronimo's fight with the underworld isn't over yet. He is ordered to escort Palermo back to his native country, Italy. But geroinimo is unprepared for the battle that awaits him as Palermo's cohorts plan for their expected arrival and plot to halt his FINAL JUSTICE Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) presentation of the main feature in 1.78:1 aspect ratio Audio: LPCM 2.0 Stereo Optional English Subtitles NEW! Audio Commentary with Tony Piluso, Newt Wallen and Crystal Quin of ‘Hack the Movies’ NEW! “The Making of Final Justice” featuring all-new interviews with writer / director / producer Greydon Clark, editor Larry Bock and cinematographer Nicholas Josef von Sternberg (74 mins, HD) Original Theatrical Trailer Collectible Mini-Poster MVD Rewind Collection – https://www.facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection/ “Final Justice” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/final-justice-collectors-edition-blu-ray "Edmond" Blu-Ray Review (MVD Marquee Collection)  BEHIND YOUR FEAR HIDES DESIRE... After visiting a fortune teller, Edmond realizes his life is not the one he desires. He decides to flee his previous existence and pursue a new life. Edmond meets a man in a bar who gives his advice that launches a series of mishaps that ultimately guide him through the search for his humanity. From writer David Mamet (Glengarry Glen Ross) and director Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) and featuring an all-star cast that includes William H. Macy (Fargo), Joe Mantegna (House of Games), Mena Suvari (American Beauty), Denise Richards (Starship Troopers), Bokeem Woodbine (Queen & Slim) and Julia Stiles (The Bourne Identity). Bonus Materials Feature commentary by writer David Mamet Feature commentary by director Stuart Gordon, producer Duffy Hecht, and actor/producer Lionel Mark Smith Anatomy of a Thriller featurette Deleted Scenes Original Theatrical Trailer Optional English Subtitles “Edmond” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/collections/home-page-featured-by-release-date/products/edmond-blu-ray "My Stepmother is An Alien" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)  She's gorgeous, and she's never been kissed. Needless to say, she's from another planet. He married a girl from out of town... Way out of town. Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbusters), Kim Basinger (The Nice Guys) and Jon Lovitz (Southland Tales) star in a fish-out-of-water comedy with a sci-fi twist that questions whether a romance between two star-crossed lovers who are literally worlds apart can ever work. When widowed astronomer Steve Mills (Aykroyd) inadvertently causes a gravitational disruption in deep space, a race of hyper-advanced alien lifeforms sends one of their own to investigate, disguised in the alluring human form of Celeste (Basinger). Tasked with seducing the lovelorn Steve in a bid to gain access to his scientific research, Celeste finds herself falling for the man she's been sent to swindle. But they've not counted on Steve's young daughter Jessie (Alyson Hannigan, TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer), who's none too thrilled by the prospect of a new mother - especially not one from another planet. Funny and touching in equal measure, My Stepmother is an Alien is an offbeat and at times surprisingly risqué comedy that confirms the adage that what unites us is far greater than what divides us... even if what divides us happens to be an entire galaxy. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original lossless 2.0 stereo audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Brand new audio commentary by critic Bryan Reesman Cosmetic Encounters: Directing My Stepmother is An Alien, a brand new interview with director Richard Benjamin Original trailer Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Colin Murdoch FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Amanda Reyes Arrow Video – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “My Stepmother is an Alien” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/my-stepmother-is-an-alien-blu-ray "In the Earth" Streaming Review (Hulu) NATURE IS A FORCE OF EVIL. As a deadly virus ravages the world, Dr. Martin Lowery embarks on a mission to reach test site ATU327A, a research hub deep in the Arboreal Forest. The arduous journey, guided by park scout Alma, is set back by a nighttime attack that leaves the two bruised and shoeless. When they run into Zach, a man living off the grid, they gratefully accept his help. Zach’s intentions aren’t exactly what they seem, however, and a path out of the forest and into safety quickly fades as the line between myth and science blurs. “In the Earth” Hulu – https://www.hulu.com/movie/in-the-earth-f8eb170c-9d34-46f7-b008-054bc7ba0ddd "Titane" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental)  Following a series of unexplained crimes, a former firefighter is reunited with his son who has been missing for 10 years. “Titane” Rental – https://www.amazon.com/Titane-Agathe-Rousselle/dp/B09HRGG1N1 "Silent Night, Bloody Night" Review  THE MANSION… THE MADNESS… THE MANIAC… NO ESCAPE. On Christmas Eve 1950, Wilfred Butler dies in a burning accident outside his mansion in East Willard, Massachusetts. The residence is bequeathed to his grandson, Jeffrey. Twenty years later, lawyer John Carter arrives in East Willard on Christmas Eve with his assistant and mistress Ingrid, having been charged by Jeffrey (now registered as a patient in a mental asylum) to sell the house. The house, the town, even Jeffrey himself– all hold dark secrets that will be brought to light. “Trail of the Chicago 7” Netflix – https://www.netflix.com/title/81043755 "Calvaire" Review A few days before Christmas, traveling entertainer Marc Stevens is stuck at nightfall in a remote wood in the swampy Hautes Fagnes region of Liège when his van breaks down. An odd chap who’s looking for a lost dog then leads Marc to a shuttered inn. “Calvaire” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/The-Ordeal-Calvaire-DVD/dp/B000C05YJA Patreon Pick "Trail of the Chicago 7" Streaming Review (Netflix) IN 1968, DEMOCRACY REFUSED TO BACK DOWN. What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history. “Trail of the Chicago 7” Netflix – https://www.netflix.com/title/81043755 Pervert Card "Twilight Dinner" DVD Review (Pink Eiga) From the king of Japanese PINK EIGA, Yutaka 'Mr. Pink' Ikejima comes this brilliant mix of sex and horror. KAZUHIKO leads a normal life until two beautiful sisters move into the apartment next door. He falls for the younger sister, MAYAKO, but not before being seduced by the older sister, TSUKIKO... Soon Kazu has an insatiable hunger that he thinks is sexual, but might be something deeper, darker and more feral... From the king of Japanese PINK EIGA, Yutaka 'Mr. Pink' Ikejima (JAPANESE WIFE NEXT DOOR films), comes this brilliant mix of sex and horror that will leave you panting and hungering for more. Japanese language with English, French and Spanish subtitles. The disc is the director's cut of the film, including the much-discussed ending scene that has never before been seen - even in Japan! Other extra materials include: Video commentary by director Yutaka Ikejima and actress Yumu Yushiyuki FEATURETTE: Mr. Pink talks about Twilight Dinner FEATURETTE: Confessions of a sexy vampire with Yumi Yoshiyuki FEATURETTE: Mr. Pink goes to Hollywood FEATURETTE: Boobs and Blood international film festival Q&A FEATURETTE: Mr. Pink presents TWILIGHT DINNER PART 2 International trailers Deleted scenes Still image slideshow Cast and Crew biographies and filmographies Sneek Peeks: More Pink Eiga trailers Bonus Materials English, French and Spanish subtitles Video commentary with director Yutaka Ikejima and Actress Yumi Yoshiyuki FEATURETTE: Mr. Pink talks about Twilight Dinner FEATURETTE: Confessions of a sexy vampire with Yumi Yoshiyuki FEATURETTE: Mr. Pink goes to Hollywood FEATURETTE: Boobs & Blood International Film Festival Q&A FEATURETTE: Mr. Pink presents Twilight Dinner Part 2 - Basket Case Twilight Dinner international trailers Deleted Scenes Still Image slideshow Cast and Crew biographies and filmographies Sneak Peeks: More PINK EIGA trailers “Twilight Dinner” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/twilight-dinner-dvd 1994 "That Little Monster" Review A young teenage girl is hired by a strange couple to watch their baby for the night. What the babysitter doesn’t know is how strange the couple is, and exactly what kind of baby she is watching over. “That Little Monster” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/That-Little-Monster-Forrest-Ackerman/dp/B00006BSLW/ 1994 "Daughter of Darkness 2" Review Another gruesome case involving a woman who’s a sole survivor of a brutal massacre. A local constable questions the woman about her whereabouts and what might have happened the night before. As he gets the young woman to talk, she spins a tale of debauchery, madness and people so vile that you wished that they’ll never see daylight again. Why is this woman so reluctant to talk? Who else might be involved in this ghastly murder? How will this bumbling cop get any solid leads or useful clues from this shell shocked woman? “Daughter of Darkness 2” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110513 1994 "Brother of Darkness" Review A criminal is terrorizing his family when he is in jail until then his brother gets enough. “Brother of Darkness” Imdb - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111422 1994 "The Romance of the Vampires" Review Love & passion is the name of the game in this romatic vampire thriller. Instead of “I want your blood…”, the heart-broken vampire in this story punishes himself by refusing to suck the blood out of his victims. “The Romance of the Vampires” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111761 Blindspot "The Maltese Falcon" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental) A STORY AS EXPLOSIVE AS HIS BLAZING AUTOMATICS! A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette. “The Maltese Falcon” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Maltese-Falcon-Blu-ray-Humphrey-Bogart/dp/B0020MMRC0/ Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-240-audio-version/ Question of the WeekWhat is your favorite pinky movie? Update4k 1. Krampus Naughty Cut 2. Invasion of the Body Snatchers 78 Blu-Ray 3. Arabian Adventure 4. The Spider Woman Strikes Back 5. Mad Dog and Glory 6. My Science Project 7. The Mad Doctor 8. Vera Cruz 9. Chato’s Land 10. Faust 11. Creepshow Season 2 12. Ballad in Blood 13. Night of the Demon 14. House on the Edge of the Park 15. Bloody Pit of Horror 16. Black Candles 17. Forbidden Door 18. The Halfway House 19. Steel and Lace 20. Creature 21. Trauma 22. Ebola Syndrome 4K 23. Censor 24. Radio On 25. TC2000 26. Tiger Claws Trilogy 27. New York Ninja 28. Flesh for Frankenstein 4/ Frankenstein 3D 29. Sorority Slaughter 30. Knocking 31. Satanic Horror Nut: Smut without Smut 32. Blood-O-Rama Triple (Blood Carnival, Help Me I’m Possessed, Night Strangler) 33. Wild Tigers DVDs 34. Jungle Blue 35. Love Slaves 36. Infrasexum 37. Night Caller 38. Peak-O-Rama The Sexorcist / Deviates in Love 39. Blue Hour (One Naked Night, 3 In a Towel) 40. Death Force/ Vampire Hookers Film NotesFinal Justice – 1985 – Greydon Clark
Edmond – 2005 – Stuart Gordon My Stepmother Is an Alien – 1988 – Richard Benjamin In the Earth – 2021 – Ben Wheatley Titane – 2021 – Julia Ducournau Silent Night, Bloody Night – 1972 – Theodore Gershuny Calvaire – 2004 – Fabrice Du Welz Trial of the Chicago 7 – 2020 – Aaron Sorkin Twilight Dinner – 1998 – Yutaka Ikejima That Little Monster – 1994 – Paul Bunnell Daughter of Darkness 2 – 1994 – Ivan Lai Brother of Darkness – 1994 – Billy Tang The Romance of the Vampires – 1994 – Ricky Lau The Maltese Falcon – 1941 – John Huston  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 Contest Drawing – 0:12 “Mill of the Stone Women”– 1:04 “The Chinese Boxer” Review– 8:57 “Stingray” Review– 16:12 “Werewolves Within” Review – 23:47 “The Medium” Review – 28:49 “Tailgate” Review – 33:54 Pervert Card “Daughter of Darkness” Review – 39:52 Patreon “The Lost Boys” Review – 48:04 “Candyman” Review with Jeremy – 56:57 1994 “Crest of Betrayal” Review –1:19:18 1994 ”Aswang” – 1:25:27 1994 “Felidae” Review with Jeremy – 1:28:44 1994 You Ain’t Seen!? “Wolf” Review – 1:39:54 Questions/Answers/Question of the week, “One horror film not on Blu-Ray or Streaming?”- 1:57:26 Update – 2:12:36 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Mill of Stone Woman" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)  UNBELIEVABLE! A Beautiful Girl Becomes a Petrified Monster! Before Black Sabbath, before I Vampiri, director Giorgio Ferroni (The Lion of Thebes, Blood for a Silver Dollar) introduced audiences to period horror Italian-style with his chilling 1960 shocker Mill of the Stone Women - a classic tale of terror redolent with the atmosphere of vintage Hammer Horror. Young art student Hans von Arnam (Pierre Brice, Night of the Damned) arrives by barge at an old mill to write a monograph about its celebrated sculptures of women in the throes of death and torture, maintained and curated by the mill's owner, the hermetic Professor Wahl (Herbert Böhme, Secret of the Red Orchid). But when Hans encounters the professor's beautiful and mysterious daughter Elfi (Scilla Gabel, Modesty Blaise), his own fate becomes inexorably bound up with hers, and with the shocking secret that lies at the heart of the so-called Mill of the Stone Women. The first Italian horror film to be shot in color, Mill of the Stone Women prefigured a raft of other spaghetti nightmares, including the work of maestros Mario Bava and Dario Argento. Arrow Video is proud to present this brand-new restoration of one of the foundational titles of Italian horror. Bonus Materials 2-DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS New 2K restoration from the original negative by Arrow Films 1080p Blu-ray presentations of four different versions of the film: the original 96-minute Italian and English export versions, the 90-minute French version and the 95-minute US version Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Adam Rabalais Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Roberto Curti, an in-depth comparison of the different versions by Brad Stevens, and a selection of contemporary reviews Fold-out double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Adam Rabalais Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproduction artcards DISC 1 – THE ITALIAN AND ENGLISH EXPORT VERSIONS Restored original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack New audio commentary by Tim Lucas, author of Mario Bava: All the Colors of the Dark Mill of the Stone Women & The Gothic Body, a new visual essay on the trope of the wax/statue woman in Gothic horror by author and critic Kat Ellinger Turned to Stone, a newly edited featurette containing archival interviews with actress Liana Orfei and film historian Fabio Melelli A Little Chat with Dr. Mabuse, an archival interview with actor Wolfgang Preiss Rare opening titles from the UK release, re-titled “Drops of Blood” German opening titles US and German theatrical trailers Image galleries DISC 2 – THE FRENCH AND US VERSIONS (LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE) Restored original lossless mono French soundtrack for the French version Restored original lossless mono English soundtrack for the US version Newly translated English subtitles for the French soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack Arrow Video – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Mill of the Stone Woman” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/mill-of-the-stone-women-limited-edition-blu-ray "The Chinese Boxer" Blu-Ray Review (88 Films)  See The Sweeping Hand of Death Strike Without Mercy! From the golden age of Kung Fu movies, the legendary Shaw Brothers bring you an action-packed tale of revenge, mayhem and flying fists. When his martial arts school is viciously attacked by a rival gang of Japanese thugs, Lei Ming swears to bring them down with violent justice. Written, starring and directed by Jimmy Wang Yu, The Chinese Boxer (1970) is a fabulously fast-paced feature full of exquisite set-pieces and mind-blowing fight choreography. A huge influence on the likes of Tarantino's Kill Bill (2003) and Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury (1972) this entertainingly savage story of resilience, skill and a battle against the odds, is one of the first true modern classics of the genre, focussing as it does on physical prowess and athletic proficiency over the more mythical elements of the wuxia era. An undoubted cult classic, this is a must for any serious collector of extreme Asian cinema and martial arts madness. Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio 2.0 DTS-HD MA English Soundtrack 2.0 DTS-HD MA Mandarin Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles Audio Commentary by Critic and Author Samm Deighan Interview with Wong Ching Open Hand Combat - David West on The Chinese Boxer US 'Hammer of God' TV Spot 88 Films – https://88-films.myshopify.com/ “The Chinese Boxer” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-chinese-boxer-blu-ray "Stingray" Blu-Ray Review (Dark Force)  GET WRECKED! GET CHASED! GET SMASHED! GET IT ON! THE BIG RED HOT ONE IS IN TOWN! Lonigan and his partner Tony, two drug dealers, shoot two cops who attempt to set them up, and run away with a million bucks and the drugs, which they stash in a red Corvette Stingray in a used car lot. When they attempt to recover their stash with their leader, Abigail, they find out that two happy-go-lucky dudes, Elmo and Al, have bought the car. They quickly pursue the two along with the police who think that the car's new owners are the criminals. Bonus Materials Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Richard Taylor On Camera Interviews with Writer/Director Richard Taylor, Villain Actor Bert Hinchman, Hero Actor Les Lannom and Lead Actress Sherry Jackson Edwardsville Tour Full Aperature Stills Showcasing the Main Town where the Film was Shot, Edwardsville, Illinois. 'Hi-Gear' Music Video by Jerry Riopelle- 'Hi-Gear' Cassette Remaster-'Hi-Gear' Title Track Re-Mastered Audio Recording 40th Anniversary Q & A With Cast Members & Director from the Wildey Theater in Edwardsville. Original Theatrical Trailer Dark Force – https://darkforcesuperstore.com/ “Stingray” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/stingray-directors-cut-blu-ray "Werewolves Within" Blu-Ray Review (IFC)  After a proposed pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger Finn (Sam Richardson) and postal worker Cecily (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community. “Werewolves Within” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Werewolves-Within-Josh-Ruben/dp/B09HFSMM4S/ "The Medium" Streaming Review (Shudder) BE READY FOR A HORRIFYING STORY OF A SHAMAN’S INHERITANCE ON THE ISAN REGION OF THAILAND. A horrifying story of a shaman’s inheritance in the Isan region of Thailand. But the goddess that appears to have taken possession of a family member turns out not be as benevolent as it first appears. “The Medium” Shudder – https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/the-medium/ea1a9ec08bff6aa3 "Tailgate" Streaming Review (Shudder) A DEADLY GAME OF CAT AND MOUSE A cocksure, road-raging family man finds himself pursued and terrorized by the vengeful van driver he chooses to tailgate. “Tailgate” Shudder – https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/tailgate/6ef30fe5ccef88cb Pervert Card "Daughter of Darkness" Review The police suspect a young teenager who was horrifically abused by her family and raped by her father of finally snapping and slaughtering them all. “Daughter of Darkness” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107572/ Patreon Pick "The Lost Boys" Blu-Ray SLEEP ALL DAY. PARTY ALL NIGHT. NEVER GROW OLD. NEVER DIE. IT’S FUN TO BE A VAMPIRE. A mother and her two teenage sons move to a seemingly nice and quiet small coastal California town yet soon find out that it’s overrun by bike gangs and vampires. A couple of teenage friends take it upon themselves to hunt down the vampires that they suspect of a few mysterious murders and restore peace and calm to their town. “The Lost Boys” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/LOST-BOYS-BLU-SPL-ED/dp/B00G4RC3RG/ "Candyman" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental) DARE TO SAY HIS NAME. Anthony and his partner move into a loft in the now gentrified Cabrini. After a chance encounter with an old-timer exposes Anthony to the true story behind Candyman, he unknowingly opens a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifying wave of violence. “Candyman” 4K – https://www.amazon.com/Candyman-4K-UHD-Nia-Dacosta/dp/B09D91YPYX/ 1994 "Crest of Betrayal" Review Iuemon is left master less after his master, Lord Asano, attempts to kill the treacherous Lord Kira and out of desperation and due to the extreme poverty he now lives in, poisons his wife Oiwa and marries the daughter of one of Lord Kira’s men. This comes back, literally, to haunt him. “Crest of Betrayal” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109430/ 1994 "Aswang" DVD Review (Mondo Macabro) THEY’RE COMING TO FEED ON THE UNBORN. A young, unwed, pregnant girl is made an offer she can’t refuse. Marry a rich young man with a wealthy estate to please his dying mother, and she’ll be well taken care of. What she doesn’t know is the family has plans to sacrifice her baby! “Aswang” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Aswang-Jamie-Jacobs-Anderson/dp/B0002V7SSY/ 1994 "Felidae" Review THE CAT THRILLER! A domestic house cat named Francis investigates the grisly feline murders taking place in his new neighborhood. “Felidae” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109791/ You Ain't Seen!? "Wolf" Blu-Ray Review (Indicator) Director Mike Nichols’ thrilling modern-day werewolf movie boasts a stellar cast, including Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer and James Spader, and presents itself as a witty and inventive hybrid of horror film, romantic thriller and biting satire about male anxiety and office politics, where the real monster is corporate greed. INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES High Definition remaster 5.1 surround sound track Alternative stereo audio The Beast Inside: Creating ‘Wolf’ (2017, 54 mins): a new documentary on the making of the film with new interviews from SFX legend Rick Baker, screenwriter Wesley Strick and producer Douglas Wick Never-before-seen archival interviews with actors Michelle Pfeiffer, James Spader and Kate Nelligan Never-before-seen archival interviews with director Mike Nichols, producer Douglas Wick and writer Jim Harrison Never-before-seen archival interviews with SFX maestro Rick Baker and production designer Bo Welch B-roll footage Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing “Wolf” Import Blu-Ray – https://www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/collections/5-for-40/products/wolf-bd Question of the WeekOne horror film not on Blu-Ray or streaming? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-239-audio-version/ Update4k
Film NotesMill of Stone Women – 1960 – Giorgio Ferroni
The Chinese Boxer – 1970 – Jimmy Wang Yu Stringray – 1978 – Richard Taylor Werewolves Within – 2021 – Josh Ruben The Medium – 2021 – Banjong Pisanthanakun Tailgate – 2019 – Lodewijk Crijns Daughter of Darkness – 1993 – Ivan Lai The Lost Boys – 1987 – Joel Schumacher Candyman – 2021 – Nia DaCosta Crest of Betrayal – 1994 – Kinji Fukasaku Aswang – 1994 – Wrye Martin/Barry Poltermann Felidae – 1994 – Michael Schaack Wolf – 1994 –Mike Nichols  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 Contest – 0:13 “The Yokai Monster Collection/100 Monsters/Spook Warfare/Along with Ghosts/The Great Yokai War” Review – 1:15/1:53/5:43/8:23/11:36 “Warriors of the Year 2072” Review– 16:47 “The Raiders of Atlantis” Review– 21:49 “Endgame” Review – 27:28 “The Columnists” Review – 33:15 “The Trip” Review – 37:14 “Prisoners of the Ghostland” Review – 39:58 Patreon “Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell” Review – 44:49 1994 “Amoklauf” Review – 48:28 1994 “The Wrath of Silence” Review –54:35 1994 Pervert Card “A Chinese Torture Chamber Story” – 1:00:42 1994, Blindspot “Interview with the Vampire” Review – 1:06:27 Questions/Answers/Question of the Week, “Favorite thing you picked up on Black Friday?” – 1:25:34 Update – 1:35:27 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"The Yokai Monster Collection" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)  From the makers of Daimajin comes a trilogy of terror ripped from the pages of Japanese folklore, with ghosts and monsters from ancient myths and legends brought to life through stunning special effects, alongside an epic, big-budget reboot of the series from a modern-day master of the macabre, now available together on Blu-ray for the first time. In the first film in the trilogy, 100 Monsters, a greedy slumlord’s attempts to forcefully evict his tenants invite the wrath of the titular spirits when a cleansing ritual is botched, with terrifying results. The second film, Spook Warfare, tells the tale of an evil Babylonian vampire inadvertently awoken by treasure hunters, and a brave samurai that teams with the yokai to defeat the bloodthirsty demon. In the final film, Along with Ghosts (released only 12 months after 100 Monsters), the yokai are roused to defend a young girl on the run from deadly yakuza. Decades later, none other than Takashi Miike (Audition) helmed The Great Yokai War, a loose remake of Spook Warfare that used cutting-edge digital effects to renew the franchise for a new generation. In it, a young boy is given a grave responsibility: to band together with a group of yokai to defend humanity against a vengeful and powerful demon that has sworn retribution against modern-day Japan. Special Features High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of all four films Optional English subtitles on all four films Illustrated 60-page collectors’ book featuring new writing on the series by Stuart Galbraith IV, Raffael Coronelli and Jolyon Yates Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jolyon Yates Postcards featuring newly commissioned artwork for each film by Jolyon Yates Foldout ‘yokai guide’ poster illustrated by Jolyon Yates Disc One - 100 Monsters Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio Hiding in Plain Sight, a brand new documentary giving a primer on yokai for Western audiences, featuring interviews with experts Matt Alt, Zack Davisson, Kim Newman, Lynda E. Rucker and Hiroko Yoda Theatrical trailer US re-release trailer Image gallery Disc Two – Spook Warfare / Along With Ghosts Brand new 4K restoration of Spook Warfare by Kadokawa Pictures Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio for both films Theatrical trailers for both films US re-release trailers for both films Image galleries for both films Disc Three – The Great Yokai War DTS-HD MA 5.1 original Japanese and dubbed English audio Brand new audio commentary by Japanese cinema expert Tom Mes Archive interviews with the cast and crew, including Takashi Miike Short Drama of Yokai, two shorts detailing the further adventures of the yokai Another Story of Kawataro, two shorts featuring the continuing story of the kappa character in the film World Yokai Conference, a publicity event where Miike speaks about the film Promotional Events, video of the press conference to announce the start and completion of filming, as well as the premiere in Tokyo Documentary on the film’s young star, Ryunosuki Kamiki, and his experience making the film Theatrical trailer Image gallery Arrow Video – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Yokai Monster Collection” Boxset – https://www.arrowfilms.com/blu-ray/yokai-monsters-collection-limited-edition/13221068.html "Warriors of the Year 2072" Blu-Ray (Severin Films) DESCRIPTION Lucio Fulci entered the ‘80s Italian Sci-Fi arena armed with full-throttle visuals, hard chrome nihilism and mad blasts of il maestro’s signature grisly mayhem: In a future dominated by ultra-violent TV entertainment, the top-rated global sport Kill-Bike drafts two condemned gladiators – Jared Martin of DALLAS and Fred Williamson of THE INGLORIOUS BASTARDS – for a ‘Battle Of The Damned’ in the Roman Coliseum. Howard Ross (NEW YORK RIPPER), Al Cliver (ENDGAME) and Donald O’Brien (DR. BUTCHER M.D.) co-star in this “wheelie-poppin’ good time” (Comeuppance Reviews) from a script co-written by Fulci, Dardano Sacchetti (THE BEYOND) & Elisa Briganti (ZOMBIE) and featuring a pounding synth score by two-time Oscar® nominee Riz Ortolani, now scanned in 4K from an IP print for the first time in America. Special Features: The Fulci Tapes: Conversations Between Lucio Fulci and Michele Romagnoli Unloved: Interview With Screenwriter Dardano Sacchetti The Nicest Villain: Interview With ‘Raven’ Howard Ross The Good-Hearted Gladiator: Interview With Actor Al Cliver My Father, The Hero: Interview With Antonella Fulci Photographing the Future: Interview With Cinematographer Giuseppe Pinori Four Times Lucio: Interview With Actress Cinzia Monreale Audio Commentary With Mondo Digital’s Nathaniel Thompson and Troy Howarth, Author Of Splintered Visions – Lucio Fulci & His Films Trailer Bonus: CD Soundtrack Reversible Artwork Disc Specs: Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: English Mono Closed Captions: English SDH Region A Severin Films – https://severinfilms.com/ “Warriors of the Year 2072” Blu-Ray – https://severinfilms.com/shop/warriors-2072-blu/ "The Raiders of Atlantis" Blu-Ray (Severin Films) DESCRIPTION ‘80s exploitation maestro Ruggero Deodato (CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST) fuses high-concept sci-fi adventure with low-brow gorehound horror for the “utterly unhinged cine-spectacle” (The Spinning Image) that must be seen to be believed: When a pair of Miami mercenaries – Christopher Connelly (STRIKE COMMANDO) and Tony King (CANNIBAL APOCALYPSE) – rescue a team of scientists investigating the lost city of Atlantis, they’ll instead discover a post-apocalypse nightmare of punk-rock marauders, exploding stuntmen and synth-disco carnage. Ivan Rassimov (EATEN ALIVE!), George Hilton (ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK) and soon-to-be-director Michele Soavi (CEMETERY MAN) co-star in this “Italian film fanatic’s wet dream…even the most narcotic-coated mind couldn’t begin to dream how amazing it is” (Moon In The Gutter), now scanned in 4K from the IP for the first time in America. Special Features: Ruggero And The Fate Of Atlantis: Interview With Director Ruggero Deodato Quest For Atlantis: Interview With Cinematographer Roberto D’Ettore Piazzoli Audio Commentary With Vinegar Syndrome’s Brad Henderson and Actor Tony King Trailer Disc Specs: Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: English Mono, Italian Mono Closed Captions: English SDH Region A Severin Films – https://severinfilms.com/ “The Raiders of Atlantis” Blu-Ray – https://severinfilms.com/shop/raiders-atlantis-blu/ "Endgame" Blu-Ray (Severin Films) DESCRIPTION For his own entry in the ‘80s Italian Post-Nuke cycle, Joe D’Amato combines a prescient script, ferocious action and an unprecedented cast of ItaloCult icons to create “one of the better Spaghetti Sci-Fi films of the decade” (Rivets On The Poster): In a radiation-ravaged future, an underground society of mutant rebels will attempt to overthrow the tyrannical government by infiltrating the TV sport in which humans are hunted as prey. Al Cliver (ZOMBIE), Laura Gemser (BLACK EMANUELLE), George Eastman (ANTHROPOPHAGUS), Gabriele Tinti (CALIGULA 2), Bobby Rhodes (DEMONS) and peplum legend Gordon Mitchell (THE GIANT OF METROPOLIS) star in this “tons of fun for lovers of Italian exploitation” (Rubbermonsterfetishism) featuring a pounding score by Carlo Maria Cordio (SHOCKING DARK), now scanned in 2K from the original negative. Special Features: After The Bomb: Interview With Actor Luigi Montefiori Trailer Bonus: CD Soundtrack Reversible Artwork Disc Specs: Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: English Mono, Italian Mono Closed Captions: English SDH Region A Severin Films – https://severinfilms.com/ “Endgame” Blu-Ray – https://severinfilms.com/shop/endgame-blu/ "The Columnists" Streaming Review (Shudder) Columnist and author Femke is flooded with anonymous nasty messages and death threats on social media. One day she is completely done and decides to take revenge. “The Columnists” Shudder – https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/the-columnist/51da53dcf46ae04d "The Trip" Streaming Review (Netflix) TIL DEATH DO US PART A dysfunctional couple head to a remote lakeside cabin under the guise of reconnecting, but each has secret designs to kill the other. Before they can carry out their respective plans, unexpected visitors arrive and the couple is faced with a greater danger than anything they could have plotted. “The Trip” Netflix – https://www.netflix.com/title/81342665 "Prisoners of the Ghostland" 4K Review In the treacherous frontier city of Samurai Town, a ruthless bank robber is sprung from jail by wealthy warlord The Governor, whose adopted granddaughter Bernice has gone missing. The Governor offers the prisoner his freedom in exchange for retrieving the runaway. Strapped into a leather suit that will self-destruct within five days, the bandit sets off on a journey to find the young woman—and his own path to redemption. “Prisoners of the Ghostland” 4K Steelbook – https://www.amazon.com/Prisoners-Ghostland-Steelbook-4K-UHD/dp/B09C1NDT83/ Patreon Pick "Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell" Streaming Review (Criterion Channel) A FIENDISH VAMPIRE FROM A STRANGE WORLD IN OUTER SPACE DRAINS HIS VICTIMS’ BLOOD AND TURNS THEM INTO WEIRD CORPSES! The survivors of a plane crash in a remote area are attacked by blob-like alien creatures that turn their victims into blood-thirsty vampires. “Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell” Criterion Channel – https://www.criterionchannel.com/goke-body-snatcher-from-hell 1994 "Amoklauf" Review A nameless waiter spends his days sitting around the house watching Faces of Death, slaughterhouse videos, pornography and the German equivalent of The Price Is Right. Deluded, deranged and believing mankind will endure the most horrible experiences, and will resort to any actions in order to sustain their own life, he snaps. “Amoklauf” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0220307/ 1994 "The Wrath of Silence" Review A mortician seeks revenge against a serial killer who has murdered her sister. However, there is a case of mistaken identity and she begins to target her psychiatrist instead. “The Wrath of Silence” YouTube – https://youtu.be/stwa9XghAks 1994 Pervert Card "A Chinese Torture Chamber Story" Review A Hong Kong “Category 3” (exploitation) classic set during the Sung Dynasty, as a corrupt magistrate subjects a lovely, innocent young bride to inconceivable physical punishments after “convicting” her of killing her husband (by causing his penis to explode, of course). Plenty of raunch and unintentional humor. Viewer discretion advised. “A Chinese Torture Chamber Story” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Chinese-Torture-Chamber-Story-Chang/dp/B00005ALMR/ Blindspot "Interview with the Vampire" Streaming Review (Vudu) DRINK FROM ME AND LIVE FOREVER A vampire relates his epic life story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and dark hunger to an over-curious reporter. “Interview with the Vampire” Import Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Interview-Vampire-Tom-Cruise/dp/B00LZYE1Z0/ Question of the WeekFavorite item picked up from Black Friday? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-238-audio-version/ Update4K
Film Notes100 Monsters – 1968 – Kimiyoshi Yasuda
Spook Warfare – 1968 – Yoshiyuki Kuroda Along with Ghosts – 1969 – Kimiyoshi Yasuda/Yoshiyuki Kuroda The Great Yokai War – 2005 – Takashi Miike Warriors of the Year 2072 – 1984 – Lucio Fulci The Raiders of Atlantis – 1983 – Ruggero Deodato Endgame – 1983 – Joe D’Amato The Columnists – 2019 – Ivo van Aart The Trip – 2021 – Tommy Wirkola Prisoners of the Ghostland – 2021 – Sion Sono Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell – 1968 – Hajime Sato Amoklauf – 1994 – Uwe Boll The Wrath of Silence – 1994 – Frankie Chan Fan-Kei A Chinese Torture Chamber Story – 1994 – Bosco Lam Chi-Ho Interview with the Vampire – 1994 – Neil Jordan  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 Corrections and Contest – 0:13 “The Dogs of War” Review – 3:17 “The Young Cycle Girls” Review– 7:27 “Frankenstein’s Daughter” Review– 11:13 “Beyond Darkness” Review – 14:24 “Monster Dog” Review – 17:14 “Caveat” Review – 20:36 “Vicious Fun” Review – 23:49 Patreon Pick “Night Owl” Review – 26:20 1994 Pervert Card “Angel Guts: Red Flash” Review – 31:35 1994 “Mosquito” Review –39:19 1994 “The Bloody Beast” – 45:15 1994 “L.A. Aids Jabber” Review – 49:00 1994, You Ain’t Seen?! “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein” Review with Jeremy – 55:33 Questions/Answers/Question of the Week, “A monster mash/VS you would love to see?” – 1:23:32 Update – 1:41:12 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"The Dogs of War" Blu-Ray Review (Ronin Flix)  Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip ... The Dogs of War Christopher Walken (Pennies from Heaven, Heaven's Gate, The Deer Hunter) is a brutal mercenary who must fight the ultimate battle - against his own conscience - in this powerful action thriller with a "heart-thumping tempo" (The Hollywood Reporter). The Dogs of War is a spectacular adventure that brilliantly captures the glory - and horror - of war. Jamie Shannon (Walken) is a cynical warrior-for-hire who feels truly alive only in the heat of battle, and now he's about to take on the most challenging assignment of his career: to invade a corrupt African dictatorship and shift control to the "puppet" of a powerful British corporation. To prepare, Shannon masterfully trains and equips a squad of deadly mercenaries with the latest and most destructive tactics and military hardware. But as their explosive assault begins, Shannon finds himself embroiled in an internal conflict of his own: Will this be his greatest triumph, or has he sold his soul along with his battle expertise? Tom Berenger (Platoon, Last Rites, Major League), Paul Freeman (Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Sender, The Final Option), Hugh Millais (Images, The Wicked Lady), JoBeth Williams (Poltergeist, Teachers, American Dreamers), and Colin Blakely (Equus, Nijinsky, The Big Sleep) co-star in this explosive action film, skillfully directed by John Irvin (Hamburger Hill, Next of Kin, Raw Deal) and beautifully filmed by award-winning D.P. Jack Cardiff (The African Queen, Dark of the Sun, The Awakening). Deal). Now see this film from a brand new 2K master! Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray 1080p Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) New 2020 2K scans of BOTH the US Theatrical and International cuts Interviews With Co-Stars Paul Freeman and Maggie Scott, Co-Writer George Malko, First Assistant Director Anthony Waye, Production Designer Peter Mullins and Costume Designer Emma Porteous DTS-HD Master Audio English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing LImited Editon Slipcover (while supplies last) Reversible Sleeve Trailers Ronin Flix – https://roninflix.com/ “The Dogs of War” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-dogs-of-war-special-edition-blu-ray "The Young Cycle Girls" Blu-Ray Review (Dark Force)  RAVAGED, ROBBED AND BUSTED FROM COUNTY TO COUNTY! Aka "CYCLE VIXENS", the 1978 action drama from cult director, Peter Perry (Hollywood High). This time its a downer of a story that revolves around three sexy young Colorado girls who decide to ride their motorcycles to California. Along the way they face getting drugged, raped and attacked by outlaw bikers. Dark Force – https://darkforcesuperstore.com/ “The Young Cycle Girls” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-young-cycle-girls-aka-cycle-vixens-blu-ray "Frankenstein's Daughter" Blu-Ray Review (Film Detective)  Some things are more beautiful in death... Especially when your name is Frankenstein! "Look at her! She lives!" So says Dr. Oliver Frank at the sight of his new creation, a hulking beast with the transplanted brain of a beautiful young woman. He has finally carried on the legacy of his late grandfather, the notorious Dr. Frankenstein! The twist in Frankenstein's Daughter (1958) is that it takes place in "modern" Los Angeles, where teenagers are forever in swim gear. Even as news reports warn them about a female monster menacing the neighborhood, nothing stops these kids from partying by the poolside. Fans of low-budget horror will see some familiar faces in the cast, including John Ashley, Harold Lloyd Jr., and former Playboy Playmate of the Month, Sally Todd (just a year after her appearance in The Unearthly). For Director Richard E. Cunha, Frankenstein's Daughter was part of a productive year where he turned out three other cult favorites: She Demons; Giant from the Unknown; and Missile to the Moon. And though Donald Murphy lacked the schlock pedigree of his director and co-stars, his thousand-watt stare makes him a perfectly evil Dr. Frank. SPECIAL FEATURES: Full Commentary track with Author/ Historian Tom Weaver Full Color Booklet with original essay by Author/ Historian Tom Weaver "RICHARD E. CUNHA: FILMMAKER OF THE UNKNOWN" - A new career retrospective from Ballyhoo Motion Pictures featuring an archival interview with director Richard E. Cunha, with thanks to Tom Weaver JOHN ASHLEY: MAN FROM THE B'S" - A new career retrospective featuring film historian C. Courtney Joyner Bonus Materials Full Commentary track with Author/ Historian Tom Weaver Full Color Booklet with original essay by Author/ Historian Tom Weaver 'RICHARD E. CUNHA: FILMMAKER OF THE UNKNOWN' - A new career retrospective from Ballyhoo Motion Pictures featuring an archival interview with director Richard E. Cunha, with thanks to Tom Weaver JOHN ASHLEY: MAN FROM THE B'S' - A new career retrospective featuring film historian C. Courtney Joyner Film Detective – https://www.thefilmdetective.com/ “Frankenstein’s Daughter” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/frankensteins-daughter-1958-the-film-detective-special-edition-blu-ray "Beyond Darkness" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films)  THE EVIL ONE HAS COME TO TAKE THE SOULS OF THE YOUNG! WITH ALL-NEW SPECIAL FEATURES AND SOUNDTRACK CD Shortly after completing TROLL 2, writer/director Claudio Fragasso and co-writer Rossella Drudi (SHOCKING DARK) returned to America to combine elements of THE EXORCIST, POLTERGEIST, THE BEYOND and their own insane aesthetic for what critics - and Fragasso/Drudi themselves - consider to be their horror masterpiece: When a Satanic child killer is executed, she transforms the new home of a young reverend and his family into a portal to Hell. Gene LeBrock (METAMORPHOSIS), David Brandon (CALIGULA 2) and Michael Paul Stephenson (child star of TROLL 2 and director of BEST WORST MOVIE) star in this "batsh*t crazy good time" (EuroCult AV) shot by Joe D'Amato with costumes by Laura Gemser, an epic score by Carlo Maria Cordio (NIGHT KILLER) and released in Italy as EVIL DEAD 5, now featuring new interviews produced exclusively for this edition. Bonus Materials Beyond Possession – Interview with Director/Co-Writer Claudio Fragasso The Devil In Mrs. Drudi – Interview with Co-Writer Rossella Drudi Sign Of The Cross – Interview with Actor David Brandon Soundtrack CD Trailer Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Beyond Darkness” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/beyond-the-darkness-film/ "Monster Dog" Blu-Ray Review (Scorpion)  Rock legend Alice Cooper stars in one of the wildest horror films of the 1980s! When singer Vince Raven returns to his hometown to shoot a music video, he and his crew are confronted by a terrifying local legend. Packs of wild, bloodthirsty dogs seem to be on the loose attacking the population, but in fact, there s something even more monstrous and supernatural at work: a clawed, demonic beast straight from the depths of hell. Featuring two Alice Cooper songs, Identity Crisis and See Me in the Mirror, this outrageous slice of Euro horror from Claudio Fragasso, director of the beloved Troll 2, will make you think twice the next time you take your dog out for a walk. Blu-ray Extras Include: Lord of the Dogs: Making-of Featurette Trailer “Monster Dog” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/monster-dog-blu-ray "Caveat" Streaming Review (Shudder)  A lone drifter suffering from partial memory loss accepts a job to look after a psychologically troubled woman in an abandoned house on an isolated island. “Caveat” Shudder – https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/caveat/7080a57a69288204 "Vicious Fun" Streaming Review (Shudder) WE’RE GOING TO HAVE A LOT OF FUN TONIGHT. A loser whose life is passing him by accidentally stumbles into a secret underground self-help group for serial killers. Stuck with only two options - kill or be killed - Joel must match wits with five killers and make it through the night alive. “Vicious Fun” Shudder – https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/vicious-fun/04380ed68356fb82 Patreon Pick "Night Owl" Blu-Ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome) Description “Jake (James Raftery) is an apathetic, post-punk vampire who spends his nights cruising seedy music dives for drugged out women to seduce and kill to satisfy his bloodlust. After murdering Zohra, a young Puerto Rican woman, Jake becomes the focus of her brother, Angel, who’s desperate to find his missing sister and fears that Jake might be involved in her disappearance… An ode to East Village sleaze, Jeffrey Arsenault’s NIGHT OWL is an unflinchingly gritty modern day vampire story set in a world of dingy, house music playing dive bars, pizza parlors, and other drug and misery filled lower Manhattan locales. Co-starring a young John Leguizamo (The Fan, Summer of Sam) in one his earliest roles, along side Warhol superstar Holly Woodlawn, and photographed in deliberately grimy black and white 16mm, Vinegar Syndrome brings NIGHT OWL to Blu-ray for the first time, newly restored from its original 16mm negative.” • Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from 16mm original negative • Audio commentary with director Jeffrey Arsenault • “Night Life” – an interview with Jeffrey Arsenault • “Living For the Night” – an interview with actor James Raftery • “A Chance to Die” – an interview with actress Karen Wexler • Archival interview with Jeffrey Arsenault • Original cast auditions • Raw interview footage with Caroline Munro (specifically shot in 1991 for use in Night Owl) • Original video trailer • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles” Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “Night Owl” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/night-owl 1994, Pervert Card "Angel Guts: Red Flash" Nami is a photographer on the set of a porn film. When photographing a rape scene between a teacher and a schoolgirl, she becomes uncomfortable, having remembered a similar incident in her own past. “Angel Guts: Red Flash” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0224237/ 1994 "Mosquito" Blu-Ray Review (Synapse) Millions of years of evolution have just become mankind's worst nightmare! From the Makers of THE BLOB, PRINCE OF DARKNESS and THEY LIVE and the SPFX Team of ARMY OF DARKNESS, DARKMAN and BATMAN RETURNS comes the high-definition world premiere of this giant monster cult classic! Science-fiction becomes horrifyingly real for a park full of innocent campers, as a hideous horde of mutated mosquitos viciously attack without warning! A band of survivors flees the bloodthirsty swarm in a death-defying attempt to warn the world of the mosquito menace. Led by a brave young couple and a resourceful government agent, the group realizes their only hope is to take on the bloodthirsty bugs in an explosive final showdown! A chilling blend of sci-fi, humor and old-school horror, MOSQUITO is a tour de force of terror. Starring genre icon Gunnar Hansen (the original "Leatherface" from THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE) and the late, great Ron Asheton (founding member of the punk rock band, The Stooges), MOSQUITO is a gore-drenched tale made with traditional stop-motion and practical effects! Bonus Materials Audio Commentary with Director Gary Jones, Director of Photography and Co-Writer Tom Chaney, and Producer David Thiry 'Bugging Out!' The Making of Mosquito - Featurette Deleted & Extended Scenes with Optional Director Commentary Behind-the-Scenes Footage with Optional Director Commentary Still Gallery Theatrical Trailer Reversible Cover Art Synapse – https://www.synapsefilms.com/ “Mosquito” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/mosquito-20th-anniversary-edition-blu-ray 1994 "Bloody Beast" Review After having been sexually aroused and then humiliated by a woman who was breast-feeding her baby while he was a child, a young man named Chen Siu-hsiong (Lawrence Ng) will go on a wild murder spree where he will kill every woman that he see breast-feeding her child in public. “The Bloody Beast” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110328/ 1994 "L.A. Aids Jabber" Review A guy who has been diagnosed with AIDS decides to get his revenge on the world by attacking people with hypodermic needles filled with his blood. “L.A. Jabber” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6659238/ 1994, You Ain't Seen!? "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" Blu-Ray Review BE WARNED. IT’S ALIVEBased on Mary Shelley’s novel, “Frankenstein” tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It’s not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions. “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Shelleys-Frankenstein-Blu-ray-Robert/dp/B002JOUNDY/ Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-237-audio-version/ Question of the WeekA monster mash or a cross over you would like to see? Update4K 1. Prisoners of the Ghostland 2. Die Hard 3. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 4. The Green Knight 5. Mulholland Dr. Blu-Ray 6. The Sandlot Film NotesThe Dogs of War – 1980 – John Irvin
The Young Cycle Girls – 1977 – John Arnold/Peter Perry Jr. Frankenstein’s Daughter – 1958 – Richard E. Cunha Beyond Darkness – 1990 – Claudio Fragasso Monster Dog – 1986 – Claudio Fragasso Caveat – 2020 – Damian McCarthy Vicious Fun – 2020 – Cody Calahan Night Owl – 1993 – Jeffrey Arsenault Angel Guts: Red Flash – 1994 – Takashi Ishii Mosquito – 1994 – Gary Jones The Bloody Beast – 1994 – Yang Chuan/Tak-Sing Tam L.A. Jabber – 1994 – Drew Godderis Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein – 1994 – Kenneth Branagh  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 “Retribution” Review – 0:13 “Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge” Review – 8:23 “Sailor Suit and Machine Gun” Review– 16:55 “Deep Red” 4K Review– 22:31 “The Designated Victim” Review – 30:29 “The Whip and the Body” Review – 36:17 “Lisa and the Devil” Review – 39:22 “Baron Blood” Review – 43:25 “The Last Matinee” Review – 45:52 Patreon Pick “12 Angry Men” Review – 52:08 1994 Pervert Card “Rapeman 4” Review –1:01:51 1994 “New Nightmare” – 1:09:42 1994 “Silence of the Hams” Review – 1:14:36 1994 “The Paperboy” Review – 1:21:23 1994 “The Throne of Hell” Review – 1:26:03 1994 “Shatter Dead” Review – 1:29:02 You Ain’t Seen?! “Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland” Review with Jeremy – 1:39:43 Questions/Answers/Question of the Week, “A horror film made before 2000 you never heard of until it was released on Blu-Ray?” – 1:57:34 Patreon Drawing – 2:20:46 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Video Reviews"Retribution" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films)  It's time for fear. It's time for terror. It's time for retribution. The time is now! THREE-DISC COLLECTION INCLUDES U.S. THEATRICAL CUT EXTENDED DUTCH VIDEO VERSION REMASTERED SOUNDTRACK CD For his 1987 feature film debut, co-writer/director Guy Magar delivered what Bleeding Skull hails as "relentless, squishy joy that makes us angry we've lived this long without having seen it": On the seedy side of Hollywood, an emotionally fragile painter miraculously survives a horrific suicide attempt. But when a series of grisly murders rocks the city, he discovers he may be possessed by the vengeful spirit of a murdered local hoodlum. Dennis Lipscomb (EYES OF FIRE), Leslie Wing (THE FRIGHTENERS), Suzanne Snyder (WEIRD SCIENCE) and Hoyt Axton (GREMLINS) star in this "great lost gem with jaw-droppingly inventive splatter" (Blood Capsules) featuring a terrific score by Alan Howarth (THEY LIVE, PRINCE OF DARKNESS), now scanned in 2K from recently discovered pre-print elements with 2+ hours of all-new Special Features. Bonus Materials Audio Commentary with Co-Writer/Director Guy Magar Writing Wrongs - Interview with Co-Writer Lee Wasserman Shock Therapy - Interview with Actress Leslie Wing Angel's Heart - Interview with Actress Suzanne Snyder Santa Maria, Mother Of God, Help Me! - Interview with Actor Mike Muscat Settling The Score - Interview with Soundtrack Composer Alan Howarth Visions Of Vengeance - Interview with Special Effects Artist John Eggett The Art Of Getting Even - Interview with Artist Barry Fahr Living In Oblivion - Interview with Production Designer Robb Wilson King BINGO – Student Short by Guy Magar with Optional Director Commentary Trailers Stills & Poster Gallery CD Soundtrack Sales Points Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Retribution” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/retribution-blu-ray "Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video)  There was a Nightmare at the Mall. Eric the Phantom Struck. With numerous interpretations of Gaston Leroux's classic novel The Phantom of the Opera having been turned out over the years, it was only a matter of time before the slasher genre decided to take a stab at the tale - step forward 1989's Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge! High school sweethearts Eric Matthews and Melody Austin are so in love, but their youthful romance is cut tragically short when Eric apparently dies in a fire that engulfs his family home. One year later and Melody is trying to move on with her life, taking up a job at the newly built Midwood Mall along with her friends. But the mall, which stands on the very site of Eric's former home, has an uninvited guest - a shadowy, scarred figure which haunts its airducts and subterranean passageways, hellbent on exacting vengeance on the mall's crooked developers. Directed by Richard Friedman (Scared Stiff, Doom Asylum), and featuring star turns from Pauly Shore and Morgan Fairchild, Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge swoops onto Blu-ray™ in an extras-packed edition which proves that Arrow Video's love for '80s slasher fare never dies! Bonus Materials LIMITED EDITION 2-DISC BLU-RAY CONTENTS Three versions of the feature: Original Theatrical Cut, TV Cut and bonus Integral Fan Cut! High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed mono audio on all cuts Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing on all cuts 60-page fully-illustrated perfect-bound book featuring new writing by Daniel Budnik and Amanda Reyes Large fold-out double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Justin Osbourn Six postcard-sized lobby card reproductions Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Justin Osbourn DISC ONE – THE THEATRICAL CUT (BLU-RAY) Brand new 2K restoration of the Original Theatrical Cut from original film elements (90 mins) Brand new audio commentary with director Richard Friedman, moderated by filmmaker Michael Felsher Brand new audio commentary with disc producer Ewan Cant and film historian/author Amanda Reyes Shop Til’ You Drop!: The Making of Phantom of the Mall – brand new making-of documentary The Vandals Go to the Mall - an interview with Joe Escalante of The Vandals on the creation of the Phantom of the Mall theme song Alternate and Deleted Scenes from the TV Cut Domestic and International Trailers Image Gallery Scott J. Schneid and Tony Michelman's original script and associated special effects storyboards by Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. [BD-ROM Content] DISC TWO – THE TV & INTEGRAL FAN CUTS (BLU-RAY) Brand new 2K restoration of the TV Cut with Standard Definition inserts for the footage unique to this version (89 mins) Integral Fan Cut combining footage from both the Original Theatrical and TV Cuts for the ultimate Phantom of the Mall experience! (96 mins) Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/phantom-of-the-mall-erics-revenge-limited-edition-blu-ray "Sailor Suit and Machine Gun" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) A one-of-a-kind genre-bender that riffs on the yakuza film, coming-of-age drama and 'idol movie'! A perky high-schooler takes on the mob in Sailor Suit and Machine Gun, a one-of-a-kind genre-bender that riffs on the yakuza film, coming-of-age drama and 'idol movie', inventively adapted from Jiro Akagawa's popular novel by director Shinji Somai (Typhoon Club, Wait and See), a massively influential figure in Japanese cinema whose work has been little seen outside his homeland. Hoshi Izumi is a young innocent forced to grow up quickly when her father dies and she finds herself next in line as the boss of a moribund yakuza clan. Wrenched from the security of her classroom and thrust into the heart of the criminal underworld, she must come to terms with the fact that her actions hold the key to the life or death of the men under her command as they come under fire from rival gangs. Presented in both its Original Theatrical and longer Complete versions, and the first time one of Somai's films has been released on home video in the West, this landmark work from his early career was responsible for launching teen talent Hiroko Yakushimaru (Legend of the Eight Samurai; Detective Story) as the iconic face of a generation, with the catchy theme song she performs indelibly etched into the zeitgeist of early-1980s Japan. Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations of the Original Theatrical Version and the 1982 Complete Version (kanpeki-ban) re-issue of the film, restored by Kadokawa Pictures from a 4K scan of the original negative Original uncompressed Japanese mono and 5.1 audio Optional English subtitles Girls, Guns and Gangsters: Shinji Somai & Sailor Suit & Machine Gun, an exclusive new 50-minute documentary Original Trailers and TV spots for both versions Image Gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Michael Lomon *FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Aaron Gerow and Alex Zahlten, and a discussion between the film's star Hiroko Yakushimaru and acclaimed director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who was an assistant on the film Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Sailor Suit and Machine Gun” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/sailor-suit-and-machine-gun-blu-ray "Deep Red" 4K Review (Arrow Video)  You will never forget it! From Dario Argento, maestro of the macabre and the man behind some of the greatest excursions in Italian horror (Suspiria, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage), comes Deep Red - the ultimate giallo movie. One night, musician Marcus Daly (David Hemmings, Blow Up), looking up from the street below, witnesses the brutal axe murder of a woman in her apartment. Racing to the scene, Marcus just manages to miss the perpetrator... or does he? As he takes on the role of amateur sleuth, Marcus finds himself ensnared in a bizarre web of murder and mystery where nothing is what it seems... Aided by a throbbing score from regular Argento collaborators Goblin, Deep Red (aka Profondo Rosso and The Hatchet Murders) is a hallucinatory fever dream of a giallo punctuated by some of the most astonishing set-pieces the sub-genre has to offer. Bonus Materials 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS New 4K restoration of both the original 127-minute Italian version and the 105-minute export version from the original negative by Arrow Films 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentations of both versions in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring originally and newly commissioned artwork by Obviously Creative Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Alan Jones and Mikel J. Koven, and a new essay by Rachael Nisbet Fold-out double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Obviously Creative Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproduction artcards DISC 1 (4K ULTRA-HD BLU-RAY) – DEEP RED: ORIGINAL VERSION Restored original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks* Optional lossless 5.1 Italian soundtrack English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack New audio commentary by critics Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson Archival audio commentary by Argento expert Thomas Rostock Almost three hours of new interviews with members of the cast and crew Italian trailer Arrow Video 2018 trailer Image galleries DISC 2 (4K ULTRA-HD BLU-RAY) – DEEP RED: EXPORT VERSION Restored original lossless mono English soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Archival introduction to the film by Claudio Simonetti of Goblin Profondo Giallo – an archival visual essay by Michael Mackenzie featuring an in-depth appreciation of Deep Red, its themes and its legacy Archival interviews with Dario Argento, Daria Nicolodi, Claudio Simonetti and long-time Argento collaborator Luigi Cozzi US theatrical trailer *The English audio track on this original cut has some portions of English audio missing. English audio for these sections was never recorded for these scenes. As such, they are presented with Italian audio, subtitled in English. Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Deep Red” 4K – https://mvdshop.com/products/deep-red-uhd-limited-edition-4k-ultra-hd "The Designated Victim" Blu-Ray Review (Mondo Macabro)  THE DESIGNATED VICTIM - The first U.S. release of this dream-like thriller set in the ancient city of Venice. A disillusioned advertising executive is lured by a decadent Count into a bizarre plot to kill each other's unsavoury relatives. Stefano, a partner in a company that makes high-end commercials, wants to sell his share of the business and move to South America with his girlfriend, Fabienne. However his wife, in whose name the shares are registered, won't agree to the sale. Stefano goes to Venice with Fabienne for the weekend to escape his worries. There he meets the mysterious Count Tiepelo. Hearing of Stefano's business problems the Count tells him about his own brother who is making his life miserable. The Count then makes a startling suggestion - that he will kill Stefano's wife if Stefano kills the Count's brother. More amused than shocked, Stefano laughs off the idea. Then one day Stefano receives a phone call from the police; his wife had been found strangled and he is the prime suspect. From that moment on Stefano's life becomes a living nightmare as he discovers the true extent of the web the Count has woven around him. Finally, for Stefano, there is only one way out. With astonishing performances from Tomas Milian and Pierre Clementi, and settings that include a mist-wreathed Venice, a magnificent Lake Como villa and the glitzy world of advertising, THE DESIGNATED VICTIM is a gripping, dream-like thriller that takes us on a trip to hell as Stefano is driven to the very edge of insanity. Specs: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1. DTS-HD MA 2.0 Stereo . Region code: All. Special Features: Brand new 4k transfer from film negative. Interview with writer and assistant director Aldo Lado. Interview with Balthazar Clementi. Audio commentary by Fragments of Fear (Peter Jilmstad and Rachael Nisbet). Exclusive extended version. Alternate scenes. Trailers. Mondo Macabro previews. The Venetian setting makes for an unusual and effective backdrop all the way to the memorable, tense climax. Mondo Digital Mondo Macabro has done a great job bringing this underappreciated gem to Blu-ray with a beautiful presentation for the feature and a strong selection of extra features as well. Highly recommended. Ian Jane, Rock! Shock! Pop! The core story always remains gripping, and Clémenti in particular lights up the screen. DC Merryweather, Letterboxd Mondo Macabro – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/ “The Designated Victim” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Designated-Victim-Blu-ray-Tomas-Milian/dp/B09FB3KV99/ "The Whip and the Body" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber) Steeped in sadomasochism and lushly photographed in the vivid hues for which the director is known, Mario Bava's THE WHIP AND THE BODY is a Gothic thriller that far surpasses the API Edgar Allan Poe films that it was intended to emulate. Christopher Lee (Dracula: Prince of Darkness) stars as Kurt Menliff, the sadistic son of a wealthy Count, who returns to the family castle, much to the dismay of his family, their servants, and the beautiful woman with whom he shares a fondness for the lash (Daliah Lavi). When Kurt is found murdered, it brings no peace to those who had feared him, as his vengeful spirit cannot be contained by the grave, and he returns to torment those unfortunate enough to remain within Menliff Manor. Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “The Whip and the Body” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/the-whip-and-the-body-blu-ray "Lisa and the Devil" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber) Regarded as Mario Bava's most personal and unconventional film, LISA AND THE DEVIL (Lisa e il diavolo) is a diabolical thriller flavored with the dreadful imagery and tormenting logic of an endless nightmare. Elke Sommer stars as a tourist in Spain who, upon seeing the image of a bald, grinning devil in an ancient fresco, wanders away from her group and finds herself drawn into a confounding labyrinth of mystery — lured ever deeper by a mysterious figure (Telly Savalas) who may in fact be the fresco's Satan made flesh. After some distributors found LISA AND THE DEVIL too mystifying for release, producer Alfredo Leone (with Bava's uncredited assistance) hired veteran actor Robert Alda, shot additional scenes, and transformed LISA into THE HOUSE OF EXORCISM, capitalizing on the popularity of demon possession films. While sharing much of the same material, the films have come to be looked upon as two distinct entities, beautifully illuminating the stylistic diversity of the Bava/Leone partnership. Blu-ray Extras Include: Two complete films, mastered in HD from the 35mm negatives Audio commentary on LISA AND THE DEVIL by Tim Lucas, author of Mario Bava: All the Colors of the Dark Audio commentary on THE HOUSE OF EXORCISM by producer Alfredo Leone and actress Elke Sommer "Bava on Bava: An Interview with Lamberto Bava" (by Daniel Gouyette) Original theatrical trailers Original trailers of other Bava films House of Exorcism radio spot Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Lisa and the Devil” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/lisa-and-the-devil-amp-the-house-of-exorcism-dvd "Baron Blood" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber) After spending several years exploring more contemporary genres, director Mario Bava (BLACK SUNDAY) returned with BARON BLOOD to the gothic as a setting for a gruesome thriller. Working with producer Alfredo Leone, Bava crafted a film that is loyal to the bylaws of traditional horror, but is infused with a more modern visual style. An American professor (Antonio Cantafora) travels to the estate of his ancestor, the sadistic Baron Otto von Kleist, seeking the truth beneath his notorious reputation. When he and his assistant Eva (Elke Sommer) read aloud an ancient incantation, the Baron's spirit is resurrected, leading to a series of violent deaths within the haunted castle. Blu-ray Extras Include: • Mastered in HD from the 35mm negative • Audio commentary by Tim Lucas, author of Mario Bava: All the Colors of the Dark • Alternate title sequences • Original theatrical trailers • Radio spots • Original trailers of other Bava films Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Baron Blood” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/baron-blood-blu-ray "The Last Matinee" Blu-Ray Review (Dark Star) Dark Star Pictures is a new-age North American distribution company, focused on bringing unique and targeted content to audiences across the country and is committed to releasing auteur-driven, original cinema in the theatrical, digital and home video space. In partnership with OCN Distribution, new Dark Star titles - along with celebrated features in their back catalog - will receive features packed blu-ray editions that will maintain the OCN standard of quality and Dark Star's deft curation. It rains heavily in Montevideo on a Sunday in 1993. A particularly suspicious man enters the last screening of a horror film at a downtown cinema. The room, which is not very crowded due to the storm outside, slowly starts to get stained with blood. Ana, the projectionist’s daughter, who has taken her father’s place just for the night, is in charge of the show. In the darkness of the cinema, the spectators fall one by one into the hands of the killer. From the projection room, Ana begins to notice that something strange is happening. A teenager and a boy who slipped into the room meet Ana as they try to escape. Together they must face this sadistic and ruthless killer, to save their lives and avoid a massacre in the matinee. directed by: Maximiliano Contenti starring: Ricardo Islas, Luciana Grasso, Franco Duran, Julieta Spinelli 2020 / 88 min + extras / 2.35:1 / Spanish 5.1 Surround with English subtitles Additional information: • Region A Blu-ray • FRANKENSTEIN: DAY OF THE BEAST Feature Film (91 min) • MUNECO VIVIENTE V Feature Film (93 min) • Behind The Scenes (11 min) • VFX Backstage with VFX Director Chistian Gruaz (3 min) • Urban Legend: The Matinee Massacre, Presented by Guillermo Lockhart (3 Parts, total time 14 min) • Short: Hobby Metal (10 min) • "Hobby Metal" Shortfilm behind the scenes (9 min) • Short: Movie Day Urguay(1 min) • Short: Fruit Stairs (1 min) • Short: Thank You For Your Visit (1 min) • Short: Popping Eyes (3 min) • Short: The Cookie (4 min) • Short: Maxi Contenti's FEAR (19 min) • Espada Music Video by Phoro (original theme made for The Last Matinee) • Storyboard Kills - A Gallery, Storyboard Artist: Pablo Praino • Reversible cover artwork • English subtitles “The Last Matinee” Blu-Ray – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/the-last-matinee-dark-star Patreon Pick "12 Angry Men" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental) A Puerto Rican youth is on trial for murder, accused of knifing his father to death. The twelve jurors retire to the jury room, having been admonished that the defendant is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Eleven of the jurors vote for conviction, each for reasons of his own. The sole holdout is Juror #8, played by Henry Fonda. As Fonda persuades the weary jurors to re-examine the evidence, we learn the backstory of each man. Juror #3 (Lee J. Cobb), a bullying self-made man, has estranged himself from his own son. Juror #7 (Jack Warden) has an ingrained mistrust of foreigners; so, to a lesser extent, does Juror #6 (Edward Binns). Jurors #10 (Ed Begley) and #11 (George Voskovec), so certain of the infallibility of the Law, assume that if the boy was arrested, he must be guilty. Juror #4 (E.G. Marshall) is an advocate of dispassionate deductive reasoning. Juror #5 (Jack Klugman), like the defendant a product of "the streets," hopes that his guilty vote will distance himself from his past. Juror #12 (Robert Webber), an advertising man, doesn't understand anything that he can't package and market. And Jurors #1 (Martin Balsam), #2 (John Fiedler) and #9 (Joseph Sweeney), anxious not to make waves, "go with the flow." The excruciatingly hot day drags into an even hotter night; still, Fonda chips away at the guilty verdict, insisting that his fellow jurors bear in mind those words "reasonable doubt." A pet project of Henry Fonda's, Twelve Angry Men was his only foray into film production; the actor's partner in this venture was Reginald Rose, who wrote the 1954 television play on which the film was based. Carried over from the TV version was director Sidney Lumet, here making his feature-film debut. A flop when it first came out (surprisingly, since it cost almost nothing to make), Twelve Angry Men holds up beautifully when seen today. It was remade for television in 1997 by director William Friedkin with Jack Lemmon and George C. Scott. Special Features New high-definition digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack; Frank Schaffner's 1955 television version, with an introduction by Ron Simon, surator at the Paley Center for Media; Production history of 12 Angry Men, from teleplay to big-screen classic; Archival interviews with director Sidney Lumet; New interview with screenwriter Walter Bernstein about Lumet; New interview with Simon about writer Reginald Rose; Tragedy in a Temporary Town (1956), a teleplay directed by Lumet and written by Rose; New interview with cinematographer John Bailey about director of photography Boris Kaufman; Original theatrical trailer “12 Angry Men” Blu-Ray – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-12-angry-men-henry-fonda/3623177 1994 Pervert Card "Rapeman 4" Review This episode starts with a request for a pop-star to be raped into humility by her personal-assistant, who the star had treated like crap. The pop-star get’s hers when Rapeman shows her that she ain’t always the boss. From there the story shifts gears when a Senator’s secretary seeks out Rapeman’s services to rape his fiancé who has been brainwashed by a local cult. According to the by-laws of the cult - if the woman has sex with a non-member, then she will be disassociated from the cult, thus bringing the wife back to her husband. This back-fires when the cult does not ex-communicate her - so Keisuke and Uncle infiltrate the cult to get to the bottom of their shady dealings. The resulting investigation embroils the duo in a conspiracy between the cult and a sleazy politician that can only be “righted through penetration". “Rapeman 4” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0237637/ 1994 "New Nightmare" Blu-Ray Review THIS TIME THE TERROR DOESN’T STOP AT THE SCREEN. In this meta horror film, a demonic entity uses the fictional character of Freddy Krueger to enter the real world and torment “Elm Street” heroine Heather Langenkamp and her family. “A Nightmare on Elm Street Collection” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Nightmare-Street-Collection-IT2LL-Blu-ray/dp/B07S98K477/ 1994 "Silence of the Hams" Review SLARK, RAVING COMEDY. The federal agent Joe Dee Foster is currently investigating a serial killer, helped by doctor Animal who is isolated in a maximum security jail “Silence of the Hams” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/Silence-Hams-VHS-Ezio-Greggio/dp/B00004RTTL/ 1994 "The Paperboy" Review MYSTERIOUS MULTIPLE DEATHS PLAGUE QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD A homicidal twelve-year-old paperboy becomes obsessed with a woman and her daughter next-door, and he’ll do anything to make his fantasy of the “perfect family” come alive. “The Paperboy” Amazon Rental – https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Boy-Alexandra-Paul/dp/B0017L0GSM/ 1994 "The Throne of Hell" Review A group of archeologists excavating Aztec ruins in Mexico City uncover a bizarre statue, which unleashes satanic powers and possesses the chief archaeologist. The demonized man goes on a rampage of bloody murders while being pursued by one of his female colleagues and a police officer. Horribly burned in an explosion, he still continues his ungodly crimes, including crucifying a woman upside down. A bishop sends for a mystic called “The Angel”, a character who dresses in medieval clothing and is armed with a demon-destroying sword. The possessed archeologist transforms into a club-wielding monster and challenges The Angel in a duel to the death. “The Throne of Hell” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0261367/ 1994 "Shatter Dead" Blu-Ray Review (Saturn's Core) Saturn's Core Audio & Video is a New Jersey based home video label devoted to releasing underground oddities and shot on video cinema on VHS, and now, blu-ray discs! In partnership with OCN Distribution, Saturn's Core will exhume forgotten or under-seen genre cinema from the 80s and 90s, with an emphasis on SOV horror features. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line! When the Angel of Death impregnates a mortal woman, the dead cease to die and the world becomes inexplicably populated by morose and disenfranchised zombies whose primary desire is to co-exist with the living during their never ending plight on Earth. Determined to traverse through this dystopian landscape and return home to her boyfriend, the gun-toting Susan runs afoul of a car-jacking, undead religious cult led by a mysterious zealot known only as The Preacher Man. With suicide now a pathway to eternal youth, Susan must grapple with her own mortality after discovering that her lover has gone through an ominous transformation of his own in her absence. directed by: Scooter McCrae featuring: Stark Raven, Robert Wells, Marina Del Ray, Flora Fauna, Daniel "Smalls" Johnson, John Weiner 1994 / 76 min / 1.33:1 / English Stereo Additional information: • Region Free Blu-ray • Brand new restoration of the Director's Cut from the original Betacam SP master tapes supervised by Scooter McCrae. • Audio commentary with director Scooter McCrae • Audio commentary with director Scooter McCrae and cinematographer Matthew Howe • Audio commentary with director Scooter McCrae and cast members Stark Raven, Marina Del Ray, Daniel "Smalls" Johnson, and Robert Wells • "God Still Hates You" -an interview with director Scooter McCrae and cinematographer Matt Howe • "No Scars To Hide" -locations then-and-now featurette hosted by Michael Gingold • "The Loner" -an early short film by Scooter McCrae (with optional audio commentary) • Vintage Scooter McCrae cable TV interview • Archival behind the scenes footage / blooper reel • Vintage tour of the "Shatter Dead" house • Trailer • English SDH subtitles “Shatter Dead” Blu-Ray – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/shatter-dead-saturns-core You Ain't Seen!? "Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland" TAKE OFF ON A WONDERFUL ADVENTURE WITH “LITTLE NEMO” A little boy whose dreams transcend reality is sucked into his own fantasy, which is everything he has dreamed of, until he unleashes an old secret that may not only destroy this perfect dream world but reality itself. “Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland” Amazon Prime – https://www.amazon.com/Little-Nemo-Slumberland-Gabriel-Damon/dp/B082PN83N4/ Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-236-audio-version/ Question of the WeekOne horror movie made before 2000 you didn't know exist until it was released on Blu-Ray? Film NotesRetribution – 1987 – Guy Magar
Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge – 1989 – Richard Friedman Sailor Suit and Machine Gun – 1981 – Shinji Sômai Deep Red – 1975 – Dario Argento The Designated Victim – 1971 – Maurizio Lucidi The Whip and the Body – 1963 – Mario Bava Lisa and the Devil – 1973 – Mario Bava Baron Blood – 1972 – Mario Bava The Last Matinee – 2020 – Maximiliano Contenti 12 Angry Men – 1957 – Sidney Lumet Rapeman 4 – 1994 – Takao Nagaishi New Nightmare – 1994 – Wes Craven The Silence of the Hams – 1994 – Ezio Greggio The Paperboy – 1994 – Douglas Jackson The Throne of Hell – 1994 – Sergio Goyri Shatter Dead – 1994 – Scooter McCrae Little Nemo: Adventures of Slumberland – 1989 – Masami Hata/William T. 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In this controversial Spanish film from 1974, originally released in the US as BEYOND EROTICA, David Hemmings plays Juan, a young hacienda-owner who abuses women due to his traumatic upbringing. His late father was a sadistic tyrant who treated the women who worked on his estates as his personal property. After his father's death, Juan begins to act out his own fantasies. His favorite "game" is to have the women dress in rabbit fur bikinis while he chases them through the jungle on horseback with a pack of dogs. One day his latest plaything gets caught in a trap and is savaged to death by the dogs. The local people know what's going on but are powerless to stop it as their livelihood depends on work from the estate. Juan's mother, Louise, played by Alida Valli, tries to find a suitable replacement for the dead girl. But Juan has his eyes set on Lola, the beautiful daughter of one of the estate workers. When Lola turns him down, Juan imprisons the girl in an abandoned horse training yard and sets to work breaking down her resistance. But things do not work out the way he planned. Special Features: Brand new 4k transfer from film negative. Interview with writer and assistant director Aldo Lado. Interview with Balthazar Clementi. Audio commentary by Fragments of Fear (Peter Jilmstad and Rachael Nisbet). Exclusive extended version. Alternate scenes. Trailers. Mondo Macabro previews. Mondo Macabro – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/ “It’s Nothing Mama, Just a Game” Blu-Ray – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/product/it-s-nothing-mama-just-a-game-retail-edition "Human Animals" Blu-Ray Review (Mondo Macabro) HUMAN ANIMALS - Two men, one woman and a dog… it's the end of the world! Set in the aftermath of a cataclysmic nuclear war that has destroyed most of the world's population, HUMAN ANIMALS tells of three survivors - one woman and two men - who wake up on a strange, deserted landscape with no memory of their past lives and without the ability to even speak. The woman and one of the men appear to be brother and sister and are both dressed in formal party clothes. The other man is very different - a moustachioed, leather-jacketed macho type. The trio set off to explore their new home and find a rocky beach where they come under attack from a huge army of crabs. The macho man fights off the crabs, crushing them with rocks before eating their soft flesh. He then turns his attention to the woman and makes violent love to her while her brother looks on, powerless to stop them. A huge dog appears and leads them over the mountains to a lush jungle paradise. They build a hut and learn to make fire and hunt for food. But soon violence, jealousy and above all sex, rear their ugly heads. The men fight one another for possession of the woman. But then, to their horror they discover that the large and now vicious dog has also set his sights on her. Soon there really is trouble in paradise. Certainly, one of the most unusual films ever released by Mondo Macabro, HUMAN ANIMALS is a total one-off. You REALLY have never seen anything like this before. Special Features: Brand new 4k transfer from film negative. Interview with film's director-writer-producer. Mondo Macabro previews. Mondo Macabro – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/ “Human Animals” Blu-Ray – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/product/human-animals-retail-edition "Night Feeder" DVD Review (Sub Rosa Studios) Cursed to crave forbidden flesh Another SRS Retro Release! Rising fear chokes the free-wheeling underbelly of San Francisco's Music/Art/Drug/Punk scene as a killer stalks the night to feed an unspeakable appetite. Community suspicion focuses on the punk band Disease, tainted by groupie deaths allegedly induced by the drug DZS, and on "The Creeper", a misshapen outcast from the bowels of the city. Investigation becomes obsession for the strong and beautiful female journalist Jean Michaelson when she probes the gruesome murders with police Inspector Alonso Bernardo. Her story hits closer to home than ever she imagined, as the quickening web of death devours neighbors, friends and lovers in her neighborhood of artist warehouses. The film plays as a mystery, as Jean, the Inspector and the community try to unravel clues to find who is responsible for the grisly murders. The story and characters interweave live New Wave/Punk music, sex, drugs and the urban environs of a 1980's Bay Area leather-clad milieu. Retro at its best! Bonus Materials Director's commentary Slide show SRS Trailers SRS Home Video – http://srscinema.com/ “Night Feeder” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/night-feeder-dvd "Mania Killer" Blu-Ray (Full Moon Entertainment) The killers are loose! A malevolent religious cult stalks a French village, kidnapping prostitutes and subjecting them to unimaginable torments under the guise of saving their souls. When a young man's girlfriend is taken by the sect, he teams up with a mob of angry pimps to track down the maniacal, holy rolling killers and put an end to their bloody mission, once and for all. A tense, stylish thriller from the legendary French studio that brought you ZOMBIE LAKE and PANTHER SQUAD and directed by the man behind the notorious BURIAL GROUND, MANIA KILLER stars exploitation movie heavyweights Bo Svenson (WALKING TALL PART 2), Robert Ginty (THE EXTERMINATOR) and Chuck Connors (TOURIST TRAP). Full Moon is excited to be presenting this obscure shocker totally uncut and remastered from the best available materials found in the Eurocine vaults. Full Moon Entertainment – https://www.fullmoondirect.com/ “Mania Killer” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/mania-killer-blu-ray "The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch" Blu-Ray (Arrow Video) A classic horror manga come to life! What do you get when Noriaki Yuasa, director of Daiei Studios' much-beloved Gamera series, makes a monochrome film adaptation of the works of horror manga pioneer Kazuo Umezu (The Drifting Classroom)? The answer is 1968's The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch, a fantastically phantasmagorical slice of twisted tokusatsu terror ostensibly made for children that will irreparably traumatize any child that sees it! A young girl named Sayuri is reunited with her estranged family after years in an orphanage - but trouble lurks within the walls of the large family home. Her mother is an amnesiac after a car accident six months earlier, her sullen sister is confined to the attic and a young housemaid dies inexplicably of a heart attack just before Sayuri arrives... is it all connected to her father's work studying venomous snakes? And is the fanged, serpentine figure that haunts Sayuri's dreams the same one spying on her through holes in the wall? Making its worldwide Blu-ray debut and its home video premiere outside Japan, this rarely-screened, nightmarishly disorienting creepshow not only displays a seldom-seen side of kaiju auteur Yuasa, but its skilful blending of Umezu's comics (published in English-language markets as Reptilia) arguably anticipates many of the trends seen in J-horror decades later. Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original uncompressed mono audio Optional English subtitles Brand new commentary by film historian David Kalat This Charming Woman, a newly filmed interview with manga and folklore scholar Zack Davisson Theatrical trailer Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring new and original artwork by Mike Lee-Graham FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by Raffael Coronelli Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-snake-girl-and-the-silver-haired-witch-blu-ray "Night of the Bloody Apes" Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review (VCI Entertainment) One of the first "Video Nasties" screams to the screen in a new uncut version! This cheap Mexican horror film is a remake of Cardona's Doctor of Doom (1962), spiced with nudity, medical footage, women wrestling, and cheap gore shots. Female masked wrestler Lucy (who looks like the devil) beats the stuffing out of an opponent - a wrestling lady with a red costume like Catwoman. Lucy finally hurls her opponent from the squared circle and knocks her out cold. Although Lucy's cop boyfriend tries to convince her that it's all part of the show, Lucy can no longer handle the stress of wrestling. Meanwhile, a mad scientist (Dr. Krellman) attempts to cure his son's leukemia by doing the first 'ape-to-human' heart transplant. He decides to put a gorilla's heart into the lad and orders his flunky to "prepare the gorilla!". There is actual footage of a graphic open-heart surgery inserted in the ape operation scenes. This of course causes the boy to turn into a big stinky man-ape. He becomes deformed and mutated, as he sprouts excessive facial hair and takes on the characteristics of the organ's donor, who immediately goes on a bloody rampage, tearing clothes off women and faces off men. (IMDB) Bonus Materials Commentary Track by Travis Crawford Contributing Writer, Filmmaker, Film Comment, The Calvert Journal. Video Essay on Night of the Bloody Apes and Doctor of Doom by Dr. David Wilt, Systems Librarian, University Libraries, University of Maryland and Professorial Lecturer in Film Studies, The George Washington University, and one of the leading authorities o Original Theatrical Trailers. Extensive Photo & Poster Gallery Liner Notes by Dr. David Wilt and Doctor of Doom by Dr. David Wilt, Systems Librarian, University Libraries, University of Maryland and Professorial Lecturer in Film Studies, The George Washington University, and one of the leading authorities on Mexican 2-Sided Coverwrap - one traditional and one that is a Video Nasty! VCI Entertainment – https://www.vcientertainment.com/ “Night of the Bloody Apes” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://mvdshop.com/products/night-of-the-bloody-apes-double-feature-4k-restoration-blu-ray-dvd-combo-blu-ray-dvd "The Hills Have Eyes" 4K Review (Arrow Video) THE LUCKY ONES DIED FIRST... Horror master Wes Craven achieved critical and commercial success with the likes of Scream and A Nightmare on Elm Street - but for many genre fans, the director's seminal 1977 effort The Hills Have Eyes remains his masterpiece. Taking an ill-advised detour en route to California, the Carter family soon run into trouble when their campervan breaks down in the middle of the desert. Stranded, the family find themselves at the mercy of a group of monstrous cannibals lurking in the surrounding hills. With their lives under threat, the Carters have no choice but to fight back by any means necessary. Following on from his notorious 1972 directorial debut The Last House on the Left, Craven's The Hills Have Eyes stands alongside the likes of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Night of the Living Dead as one of the defining classics of American horror. Bonus Materials Brand new 4K restoration of the film, viewable with both original and alternate endings 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in High Dynamic Range Original lossless mono audio Optional lossless 2.0 stereo and 7.1 remixes (original ending only) Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing 6 postcards Reversible fold-out poster Limited edition 40-page booklet featuring writing on the film by critic Brad Stevens and a consideration of the Hills franchise by Arrow producer Ewan Cant, illustrated with original archive stills and posters Audio commentary with actors Michael Berryman, Janus Blythe, Susan Lanier and Martin Speer Audio commentary by academic Mikel J. Koven Audio commentary with Wes Craven and Peter Locke Looking Back on The Hills Have Eyes – making-of documentary featuring interviews with Craven, Locke, actors Michael Berryman, Janus Blythe, Robert Houston, Susan Lanier, Dee Wallace and director of photography Eric Saarinen Family Business – an interview with actor Martin Speer The Desert Sessions – an interview with composer Don Peake Outtakes Alternate ending Trailers and TV Spots Image gallery Original screenplay Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “The Hills Have Eyes” 4K – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-hills-have-eyes-uhd-limited-edition-4k-ultra-hd Patreon Pick "The Street Fighter" Blu-Ray Review (Shout Factory) Synopsis "BRUTAL AND BRILLIANT ... Fans owe it to themselves to go buy this. ****" – Empire Meet the meanest and most lethal karate master ever to rule the streets. He's Sonny Chiba, one of the greatest martial arts actors to ignite the screen. In The Street Fighter, Chiba stars as Terry Tsurugi, a mercenary who has been hired by both the yakuza and the mafia to kidnap a wealthy heiress, but when he isn't paid, a violent clash will ensue. Chiba is back in Return Of The Street Fighter. This time Tsurugi is hired by the mob to kill two informants, but when he realizes one is an old friend, he refuses, and now he is the one being hunted. When Tsurugi is double crossed by the Ôwada clan, he takes off with something they want in The Street Fighter's Last Revenge. Soon he is being chased by a group of deadly assassins. Bonus Features DISC ONE: THE STREET FIGHTER NEW 2K Scan Of The Original Film Elements Of The Uncut Version Uncut Version Of The Film (91 Minutes) With English And Japanese Audio Two English Dubs – The Theatrical Dub And The New Line Home Video Dub NEW Street Fighting Man – An Interview With Star Sonny Chiba NEW Cutting Moments – THE STREET FIGHTER Trailer – An Interview With Filmmaker Jack Sholder U.S. Theatrical Trailer Japanese Theatrical Trailer Still Gallery “The Street Fighter Collection” Blu-Ray – https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-street-fighter-collection?product_id=6985 "Night of the Demons" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory) Synopsis "Quintessential Eighties Horror Fun." – DVD Drive-In It's Halloween night and Angela is throwing a party ... but this is no ordinary Halloween party. Everybody's headed to Hull House, a deserted funeral home, formerly the home of a mass murderer. But when the partygoers decide to have a séance, they awaken something evil ... and these party crashers have a thirst for blood. Now it's a battle to survive the night in Hull House. William Gallo (Crash), Amelia Kinkade, Cathy Podewell (Dallas), Jill Terashita (Sleepaway Camp III) and Screen Queen Linnea Quigley star in this '80s splatter-fest directed by Kevin S. Tenney (Witchboard). Bonus Features NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative (Uncut Version) NEW Audio Commentary With Director Kevin Tenney, Actors Linnea Quigley And Philip Tanzini, And Casting Director Tedra Gabriel Audio Commentary With Director Kevin S. Tenney, Executive Producer Walter Josten And Producer Jeff Geoffray Audio Commentary With Kevin S. Tenney, Special Make-Up Effects Creator Steve Johnson, And Actors Cathy Podewell, Billy Gallo And Hal Havins "You're Invited: The Making Of Night Of The Demons" Interview With Actress Amelia Kinkade "Allison Barron's Demon Memories" Theatrical Trailer TV Spots Video Trailer Still Galleries Promo Reel “Night of the Demons” Steelbook Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Night-Demons-Limited-Steelbook-Blu-ray/dp/B07FJP79G3 1994 "Night of the Demons 2" Blu-Ray Review (Olive Films) ANGELA’S HAVING ANOTHER PARTY – WAIT TILL YOU MEET HER FRIENDS. Angela, the universe’s most unpleasant party crasher, returns! Angela’s sister, Mouse, is taken by her bullying Catholic school classmates to a party at Angela’s favorite haunt, and before long, everybody’s being turned into demons and only a butt-kickin’ nun, who wields her ruler like a mighty sword of steel, can save the day. “Night of the Demons 2” Blu-Ray – https://www.oldies.com/product-view/45899O.html Pervert Card 1994 "Rapeman 3" Review Keisuke is a timid and nerdy high-school teacher by day, and a leather clad rapist “superhero” by night. One day, one of Keisuke’s students is found dead, and her death is ruled an accident. Keisuke and the girl’s mother don’t believe her death to be accidental – and upon investigation, Keisuke and Uncle Shotoku unknowingly delve into an underground world of shady cops, scummy drug dealers, corrupt teachers, and a rape-porn ring. Of course, with Rapeman’s upstanding moral values, he must do something to avenge the young student’s death, bring down the criminals and right wrongs through penetration! “Rapeman 3” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0287651/ 1994 "The Rapist" and "Portrait of a Serial Rapist" Review A serial rapist is loose in the Hong Kong suburb of Tuen Mun. Based on the true story of Lam Kwok-wai, who raped and murdered women in the early 90s. “The Rapist” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111515/ “Portrait of a Serial Rapist” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110874/  1994 "Angel Dust" Review Psychiatrist Setsuko Suma is called in to help the police solve an ongoing case of female-centric serial murder in the local subway system. Her investigation leads to her former mentor and lover, who becomes the prime suspect in the case. “Angel Dust” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109733/ "Antlers" Theater Review PRAY IT DESIRES NOT YOU. A young teacher discovers that her troubled student’s father and younger brother harbor a deadly supernatural secret. Taking the boy into her care, the teacher must fight for their survival against horrors beyond imagination. “Antlers” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7740510/ "Last Night in Soho" Theater Review WHEN THE PAST LETS YOU IN, THE TRUTH WILL COME OUT. A young girl, passionate about fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to be falling apart with shady consequences. “Last Night in Soho” 4K – https://www.amazon.com/Last-Night-in-Soho-4K-Blu-ray/dp/B09KG5NHQG You Ain't Seen!? "The Wicker Man" Blu-Ray Review  FLESH TO TOUCH…FLESH TO BURN! DON’T KEEP THE WICKER MAN WAITING! Police sergeant Neil Howie is called to an island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed. Stranger still, however, are the rituals that take place there. “The Wicker Man” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wicker-Man-3-Disc-Anniversary-Blu-ray/dp/B00E5BTJGG Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-235-audio-version/ Question of the WeekWhat is the weirdest/wildest film based on a true story? UpdateBook
Film NotesIt’s Nothing Mama, Just a Game – 1974 – José María Forqué
Human Animals – 1983 – Eligio Herrero Night Feeder – 1988 – Jim Whiteaker Mania Killer – 1987 – Andrea Bianchi The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch – 1968 – Noriaki Yuasa Night of the Bloody Apes – 1969 – René Cardona The Hills Have Eyes – 1977 – Wes Craven The Street Fighter – 1974 – Shigehiro Ozawa Night of the Demons – 1988 – Kevin Tenney Night of the Demons 2 – 1994 – Brian Trenchard-Smith Rapeman 3 – 1994 – Takao Nagaishi The Rapist – 1994 – Cha Chuen-Yee Portrait of a Serial Rapist – 1994 – Wong Gam-Din Angel Dust – 1994 – Gakuryû Ishii Antlers – 2021 – Scott Cooper Last Night in Soho – 2021 – Edgar Wright The Wicker Man – 1973 – Robin Hardy |