![]() 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 What to do? – 0:12 “Dr. Lamb” Review– 6:13 “Flying Guillotine 2” Review – 17:14 “Miami Blues” Review– 21:12 “Nope” Review– 25:19 Patreon Pick “Bonnie and Clyde” Review – 32:26 1980 “The Island” Review– 37:19 1980 “Island Claws” Review – 44:46 1980 “Blood Beach” Review – 47:38 1980 “Phobia" Review – 50:50 1980 Hammer House of Horrors - Guardian of the Abyss.Two Faces of Evil. The Mark of Satan Reviews – 53:26/ 55:11/ 56:40 1980 “The Horrible Honeymoon Tour” Review – 58:54 You Ain’t Seen!? “Big Trouble in Little China” Review with Jeremy – 1:01:26 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week “Favorite film best on true crime?” – 1:15:42 Update – 1:25:11 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Dr. Lamb" Blu-Ray Review (Unearthed Films) ![]() A crazed taxi driver is on the loose in Hong Kong A mentally disturbed taxi driver lusts for blood every rainy night, and several young women are brutally murdered. He likes to take photos of the victims' dismembered bodies as his special mementos after sex with their corpses and stores their severed breasts in pickle jars. Inspector Lee and his team are called onto the case in this bizarre, nasty, and notorious Cat III film. Bonus Materials New 2K Scan Of Uncut Version! Commentary From Art Ettinger (Ultra Violent) And Bruce Holecheck (Cinema Arcana) Lamb To The Slaughter: An Interview With Filmmaker Gilbert Po Who Initiated The Dr Lamb Film Project Three Times The Fear: Film Critic James Mudge On The Golden Era Of Category III Cut And Run: Film Academic Sean Tierney Aka The Silver Spleen Remembers Dr Lamb Atomic TV Interview With Simon Yam Collectors Booklet Trailers Unearthed Films – https://unearthedfilms.com/ “Dr. Lamb” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/dr-lamb-blu-ray "Flying Guillotine 2" Blu-Ray Review (88 Films) ![]() Cited as one of Tarantino's favourite movies, FLYING GUILLOTINE 2 follows the original with a mix of martial arts expertise and weapons grade violence Follow up to Master of the Flying Guillotine, cited as one of Quentin Tarantino's favourite movies, FLYING GUILLOTINE 2 AKA PALACE CARNAGE continues in the same vein as the original with its visceral mix of martial arts expertise and weapons-grade violence. To fight against the evil emperor's reign of terror outlaw rebel Ma Teng joins a group of female freedom fighters, however, she soon finds herself embroiled not just in a battle with enemy forces but also in with group leader's torn family loyalties. Brutal, fast and furious FLYING GUILLOTINE 2 is an even more off-kilter Shaw Brothers entry than usual, containing familiar tropes as well as unique elements, it is arguably the best of the Flying Guillotine sequels, rolling along at an impressively enjoyable pace. Bonus Materials Limited Edition Slipcase with New aRtwork by 'Kung Fu' Bob O'Brien Limited Edition Collectors Double Sided Poster Limited Edition Booklet - Watch Out for the Flying Guillotines by Barry Forshaw High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio 2.0 DTS-HD MA English Soundtrack 2.0 DTS-HD MA Mandarin Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles Audio commentary with Asian cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Hong Kong Trailer Reversible Sleeve 88 Films – https://88-films.myshopify.com/ “Flying Guillotine 2” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/flying-guillotine-2-blu-ray "Miami Blues" Blu-Ray Review (MVD Rewind) ![]() REAL BADGE. REAL GUN. FAKE COP. Junior Frenger (Alec Baldwin, The Departed, "30 Rock") is trouble and Sgt. Hoke Moseley (Fred Ward, Tremors, Short Cuts) knows it. Junior, smooth-talking, good-looking ex-con tiptoes on the borderline of psychotic behavior in this thriller-with-a-comic-edge. Moseley is the detective hot on his trail after Junior kills a Hare Krishna, robs a pickpocket, then steals Moseley's badge, his gun... and even his false teeth. Junior's running around the streets of Miami posing as a cop, assaulting people and making arrests. And even though he promises his live-in lover (an ex-prostitute played by Jennifer Jason Leigh, The Hateful Eight) that he'll stay out of crime, he continues playing cops and robbers on both sides of the law. Quirky and unpredictable, Miami Blues has been hailed by critics and the public alike as a dark, comic cops-and-robbers thriller unlike any other. Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the main feature in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio (HD master provided by MGM) LPCM Master Audio 2.0 Stereo, Spanish Mono, French Stereo English Subtitles, Spanish Subtitles, French Subtitles Interviews with Alec Baldwin and Jennifer Jason Leigh (HD, 26:01) Original Theatrical Trailer (HD, 2:11) 3 TV Spots (SD) Original Orion Home Video Trailer (SD, 1:57) Photo Gallery Collectible Mini-Poster Reversible Artwork Limited Edition Slipcover (First Pressing Only) Region “A” Locked MVD Rewind Collection – https://www.facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection/ “Miami Blues” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/miami-blues-special-edition-blu-ray "Nope" Theater![]() WHAT’S A BAD MIRACLE? Residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny, chilling discovery. “Nope” Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nopemovie Patreon Pick "Bonnie and Clyde" Blu-Ray Review ![]() Depression-era drifters Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty) and Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway) embark on a life of crime. They crave adventure - and each other. We are unprepared for the cascading violence that follows; we learn they can be hurt - and dread they will be killed. The vivid title-role performances get superb support from Michael J. Pollard, Gene Hackman and Estelle Parsons, 1967 Best Supporting Actress Academy Award winner. Bonnie And Clyde continually dazzles, thanks to director Arthur Penn, cinematographer Burnett Guffey (winner of the films second Oscar) and editor Dede Allen. Decades later, it's still a thunderous, thrilling ride. Features New 40th Anniversary Commemorative Documentaries: Revolution! The Making Of Bonnie And Clyde This History Channel Profile Love And Death: The Story Of Bonnie And Clyde Warren Beatty Wardrobe Tests Additional Scenes Theatrical Trailers “Bonnie and Clyde” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Bonnie-Clyde-Blu-ray-Faye-Dunaway/dp/B002VWNIAE 1980 "The Island" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)![]() Synopsis Michael Caine (The Dark Knight Trilogy) stars as Blair Maynard, an investigative writer who takes on one of the most baffling mysteries - the disappearance of boats and their passengers in the Caribbean. During his investigation, he and his son are captured by raiding pirates, lead by David Warner (Time After Time). When his son is converted to the pirates' barbarian ways and turns against him, Blair must come to his recue in this action-packed thriller written by Peter Benchley (Jaws). Bonus Features Theatrical Trailer “The Island” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://shoutfactory.com/product/the-island?product_id=2253 1980 "Island Claws" Blu-Ray Review (Scorpion)![]() A biological experiment in Florida goes awry. The result: 8-foot long land crabs which roar loudly and kill everything in sight. “Island Claws” Blu-Ray – https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=island+claws+blu-ray&_sacat=0 1980 "Blood Beach"![]() JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO GO BACK IN THE WATER - YOU CAN’T GET TO IT. Something or someone is attacking people one by one on the beach. Some of them are mutilated, but most of them are sucked into the sand, disappearing without a trace. What is the creature responsible? Where does it live, and where did it come from? And is there any chance of it reproducing? Meanwhile, David Huffman and Mariana Hill are once-almost-married old friends, reunited over the death of her mother on the beach, and searching for clues in the abandoned buildings where they used to play when they were young. “Blood Beach” YouTube – https://youtu.be/dHtd-qUSToM 1980 "Phobia" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber)![]() Brand New 4K Master! Murder Put an End to Their Fears! The phobia-ridden patients undergoing a unique therapy treatment with Dr. Peter Ross (Paul Michael Glaser, Detective Dave Starsky of TV’s Starsky and Hutch) now face a new terror—murder! One by one they’re being killed off, and the finger points to… everyone! Set ’em up. And whittle ’em down. It’s a favorite technique in whodunit suspense-thrillers. And one of the masters is Phobia director John Huston (The Maltese Falcon, Prizzi’s Honor). See if you can identify the killer as the legendary filmmaker propels you into the most terrifying realm of all: your deepest fears. Screenplay by Lew Lehman (The Pit), Jimmy Sangster (Horror of Dracula) and Peter Bellwood (Highlander), based on a story by Gary Sherman (Dead & Buried) and Ronald Shusett (Alien). The top-notch cast includes Susan Hogan (The Brood), John Colicos (The Changeling), Lisa Langlois (Transformations), Alexandra Stewart (Goodbye Emmanuelle) and Kenneth Welsh (The Day After Tomorrow). “Phobia” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Phobia-Special-Blu-ray-Michael-Glaser/dp/B07VRFZ63B/ 1980 - Hammer House of Horrors - Guardian of the Abyss/ The Two Faces of Evil/ The Mark of SatanGuardian of the Abyss 1980 Directed by Don Sharp Synopsis A scrying glass puts an antiques exporter in the path of a woman fleeing from devil worshipers and the evil hypnotist who leads them. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. The Two Faces of Evil 1980 Directed by Alan Gibson Synopsis A family on holiday stop to pick up a mysterious hitch-hiker. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. The Mark of Satan 1980 Directed by Don Leaver Synopsis Edwyn sees the number nine everywhere and is convinced that forces of evil are at work. “Hammer House of Horrors” Blu-Ray Import – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Complete-Blu-ray 1980 "The Horrible Honeymoon Tour" Review![]() Taiwanese horror film about a killer hand. “The Horrible Honeymoon Tour” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6242898/ You Ain't Seen!? "Big Trouble in Little China" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)![]() Synopsis "A wholly enjoyable mixture of action, comedy, romance and horror." – Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com Kurt Russell stars as Jack Burton, a tough-talking truck driver whose life goes into a supernatural tailspin when his best friend's fiancée is kidnapped in John Carpenter's Big Trouble In Little China. Jack suddenly finds himself in a murky, danger-filled world beneath San Francisco's Chinatown, where Lo Pan, a 2,000-year-old magician, mercilessly rules an empire of spirits. Facing down a host of unearthly terrors, Jack battles through Lo Pan's dark domain in a full-throttle, action-riddled ride to rescue the girl. Also starring James Hong, Kim Cattrall and Dennis Dun, this special effects-filled spectacle is a non-stop thrill ride to an incredible finish! Bonus Features DISC ONE: THE FILM NEW Audio Commentary With Producer Larry Franco NEW Audio Commentary With Special Effects Artist Steve Johnson, Moderated By filmmaker Anthony C. Ferrante Audio Commentary With Director John Carpenter And Actor Kurt Russell Isolated Score Theatrical Trailers TV Spots Vintage Audio Interview With John Carpenter Electronic Press Kit – Interviews And Profiles Gag Reel Music Video Deleted And Extended Scenes Extended Ending Photo Galleries – Movie Stills, Posters, Lobby cards, Publicity Photos, And Behind-the-scenes Photos DISC TWO: BONUS FEATURES NEW You’re The Hero – An Interview With Actor Dennis Dun NEW The Soul Of Lo Pan – An Interview With Actor James Hong NEW Able To Be Myself – An Interview With Actor Donald Li NEW The Tao Of Thunder – An Interview With Actor Carter Wong NEW The Tao Of Rain – An Interview With Actor Peter Kwong NEW The Hatchet Man Speaks – An Interview With Actor Al Leong NEW Damn Wiley Prescott – An Interview With Writer W.D. Richter NEW It Was A Western Ghost Story – An Interview With Writer Gary Goldman NEW The Poetry Of Motion – An Interview With Associate Producer/Martial Arts Choreographer James Lew NEW Into The Mystic Night – An Interview With The Coupe De Ville’s Member Nick Castle NEW Since We Were Kids – An Interview With Second Unit Director/The Coupe De Ville’s Member Tommy Lee Wallace NEW Love And Art – A Conversation With Movie Poster Artist Drew Struzan Return To Little China – An Interview With Director John Carpenter Being Jack Burton – An Interview With Actor Kurt Russell Carpenter And I – An Interview With Director Of Photography Dean Cundey Producing Big Trouble – An Interview With Producer Larry Franco Staging Big Trouble – An Interview With Stuntman Jeff Imada Interview With Visual Effects Artist Richard Edlund Vintage Featurette “Big Trouble in Little China” Blu-Ray – https://shoutfactory.com/product/big-trouble-in-little-china-collector-s-edition?product_id=7245 UpdateBlu-Ray
Film NotesDr. Lamb – 1992 – Danny Lee Sau-Yin/ Billy Tang Flying Guillotine II – 1978 – Hua Shan/ Cheng Kang Miami Blues – 1989 – George Armitage Nope – 2022 – Jordon Peele Bonnie and Clyde – 1967 – Arthur Penn The Island – 1980 – Michael Ritchie Island Claws – 1980 – Hernan Cardenas Blood Beach – 1980 – Jeffrey Bloom Phobia – 1980 – John Huston Guardian of the Abyss – 1980 – Don Sharp The Two Faces of Evil – 1980 – Alan Gibson The Mark of Satan – 1980 – Don Leaver The Horrible Honeymoon Tour – 1980 – Chang Te-chien Big Trouble in Little China – 1986 – John Carpenter
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Aids Jabber” Review – 13:35 “Martial Club” Review– 19:42 Patreon Pick “The Devil All the Time” Review– 24:29 1980 “Erotic Nights of the Living Dead” Review – 31:09 1980 “Macabre” Review– 38:53 1980 “Alien 2: On Earth” Review – 41:53 1980 “Stigma” Review – 45:04 1980 “The Attic" Review – 47:57 1980 “Hex Vs Witchcraft” Review – 52:36 1980 “Carpathian Eagle” Review – 54:34 “Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu” Review with Jeremy – 55:54 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week “Best accidental moment in a film? Best last minute change?” – 1:04:58 Update/ Patreon Drawing – 1:14:41 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Version – Video Reviews"Flatliners" 4K Review (Arrow Video)![]() Five medical students embark on a dangerous experiment to pierce the veil between life and death in an attempt to learn more about the afterlife. SOME LINES SHOULDN'T BE CROSSED. Known for his impressively eclectic filmography and for helping to launch the careers of several young Hollywood stars of the 80s and 90s, Joel Schumacher (The Lost Boys, St. Elmo's Fire) tackles the existential question that, at one time or another, haunts us all: what awaits us after we die? At the University Hospital School of Medicine, five ambitious students subject themselves to a daring experiment: to temporarily induce their own deaths, hoping to glimpse the afterlife before being brought back to life. But as competition within the group intensifies and their visions of the world beyond increasingly bleed into their waking lives, they're about to learn that the greatest threat comes not from the spirit world but from the long-suppressed secrets of their own pasts... Stylishly photographed by Jan de Bont (Basic Instinct) and featuring a cast of Hollywood's hottest talent - including Kiefer Sutherland (Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me), Julia Roberts (Secret in their Eyes) and Kevin Bacon (Wild Things) - Flatliners is the ultimate life-and-death thrill ride. Bonus Materials Brand new 4K restoration from the original negative, approved by director of photography Jan de Bont 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 surround soundtracks Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary by critics Bryan Reesman and Max Evry The Conquest of our Generation, a brand new video interview with screenwriter Peter Filardi Visions of Light, a brand new video interview with director of photography Jan de Bont and chief lighting technician Edward Ayer Hereafter, a brand new video interview with first assistant director John Kretchmer Restoration, a brand new video interview with production designer Eugenio Zanetti and art director Larry Lundy Atonement, a brand new video interview with composer James Newton Howard and orchestrator Chris Boardman Dressing for Character, a brand new interview with costume designer Susan Becker Theatrical trailer Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Amanda Reyes and Peter Tonguette Arrow Video – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Flatliners” 4K – https://mvdshop.com/products/flatliners-4k-ultra-hd "The Sacred Spirit" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video)![]() BEWARE OF FALSE GODS... The uncanny, the unsettling, and the unexpected combine to devastating effect in The Sacred Spirit, the extraordinary debut feature from Spanish writer-director Chema Garcia Ibarra. A missing girl. A community in shock. Jose Manuel lives a quiet life. He works in his modest tapas bar, takes care of his elderly mother and attends weekly meetings of the Ovni-Levante, a group of devoted UFO enthusiasts who gather after hours at the office of a local estate agent to exchange information about extraterrestrial messages and alien abductions. When their leader dies unexpectedly, only Jose is left to know the cosmic secret that could alter the future of humanity. And only Jose knows what he must do. As if Ken Loach and Aki Kaurismaki remade the The X-Files, The Sacred Spirit is a provocative, humane, and unsparing vision that marks the arrival of a unique new voice in genre cinema. Bonus Materials 2 DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High Definition Blu-Ray (1080p) presentation Exclusive second disc containing a selection of award-winning short films by director Chema Garcia Ibarra Fully illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Shelagh Rowan-Legg, author of The Spanish Fantastic: Contemporary Filmmaking in Horror, Fantasy, and Sci-fi Fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Oink Creative Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Oink Creative DISC 1 - FEATURE & EXTRAS High Definition Blu-Ray (1080p) presentation DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio Optional English subtitles Beyond the Eye of Horus, a visual essay about the use of surveillance and Egyptology in The Sacred Spirit by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Pyramid Scheme, a visual essay examining conspiracy, class and capitalism in The Sacred Spirit by Josh Nelson Domestic Science Fiction, an interview with writer-director Chema Garcia Ibarra Behind the Scenes, four short featurettes shot during production Elche Vision, a series of six location reports about the making of the film, hosted by actress Lorena Iglesias in character as Esther Armengol, presenter of The Sacred Spirit’s fictional local TV show Promotional videos in which the characters of The Sacred Spirit talk about themselves Uncut TV Clips, background television broadcasts shot especially for the film and presented here in full Image gallery Theatrical trailer DISC 2 - DOMESTIC SCI-FI: THE SHORT FILMS OF CHEMA GARCIA IBARRA (LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE) The Attack of the Robots from Nebula-5 (2008) 7 mins, Sundance Film Festival Award Winner Protoparticles (2013) 8 mins, Sundance Film Festival Award Winner Mystery (2013) 12 mins, Berlin INternational Film Festival Award Winner Uranes (2014) 59 mins The Disco Shines (2016) 12 mins, Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema Award Winner The Golden Legend (2019) 11 mins, Ann Arbor Film Festival Award Winner Arrow Video – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “The Sacred Spirit” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-sacred-spirit-limited-edition-blu-ray "L.A. Aids Jabber" Blu-Ray Review (Visual Vengeance)![]() Jeff, a mentally unstable young man is diagnosed with AIDS and fills a syringe with his own tainted blood looking for victims. SYNOPSIS: One of the rarest and most sought-after bad taste movies of the SOV era. Jeff, a mentally unstable young man is diagnosed with AIDS and takes his anger out on the world by filling a syringe with his own tainted blood and trolling the seedy streets of Los Angeles looking for victims in an acid-washed and venomous delirium. Police slowly piece together his crimes in an attempt to stop this ticking virus time bomb from jabbing again. This is the first wide release of the movie since it was self-distributed by director Drew Godderis himself, and the Blu-ray is packed with newly produced bonus features and commentary from the original creators. (a/k/a JABBER) Bonus Materials Region Free Blu-ray Director’s Introduction to Movie (2021) Commentary Track with Director Drew Godderis Lethal Injection: The Making of L.A. AIDS JABBER with Director Drew Godderis Bleeding The Pack: An Interview with Lead Actor Jason Majik L.A. AIDS JABBER - 2021 Locations Visit Interview with Blood Diner Director Jackie Kong Growing Up On Set: Justin Godderis Actress Joy Yurada Interview Cinematographer Rick Bradach Interview Interview with Actor Gene Webber Liner notes by Tony Strauss of Weng's Chop Magazine L.A. AIDS JABBER Photo Gallery L.A. AIDS JABBER Trailer (2021) Limited Edition Slipcase -- FIRST PRINTING ONLY Collectible folded mini-poster 'Stick Your Own' VHS stickers Reversible BR sleeve featuring original VHS art Visual Vengeance Trailers Archival master taken from master SD tape Visual Vengeance – https://www.facebook.com/visualvenvideo “L.A. Aids Jabber” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/l-a-aids-jabber-visual-vengeance-collectors-edition-blu-ray "Martial Club" Blu-Ray Review (88 Films)![]() A gloriously typical entry from Shaw Brothers, Martial Club affords us a fast-paced, cleverly choreographed piece of martial arts fun. A gloriously typical entry from Shaw Brothers, Martial Club starring Kara Wei (THE BRAVE ARCHER 2 and MAD MONKEY KUNG FU) and Gordon Liu (THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN) and directed by Lau Kar-Leung (LEGENDARY WEAPONS OF CHINA), affords us a fast-paced, cleverly choreographed piece of martial arts fun combining many elements that lovers of this kind of cinema will be more than appreciative of. Rival fight schools, an old master and beautifully designed set pieces tumble together in a colourfully kinaesthetic unceasing parade of flying fists and action set pieces. 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 with Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng Instructors of Death - Grindhouse Presentation ‘Kung Fu and Dancing’ - An Interview with Robert Mak ‘Instructors of Death’ Trailer Interview with Johnny Wang Interviews with Hung San Nam and Tony Tam Reversible Artwork Limited Edition Slipcase with new Artwork by Kung Fu Bob O'Brien Limited Edition Collectors Booklet with Behind the Scene Photos and writing by Critic and AuthorBarry Forshaw 88 Films – https://88-films.myshopify.com/ “Martial Club” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/martial-club-blu-ray Patreon Pick "The Devil All the Time" Streaming Review (Netflix)![]() EVERYONE ENDS UP IN THE SAME DAMNED PLACE. In Knockemstiff, Ohio and its neighboring backwoods, sinister characters converge around young Arvin Russell as he fights the evil forces that threaten him and his family. “The Devil All the Time” Netflix – https://www.netflix.com/title/81028870 1980 "Erotic Nights of the Living Dead" Blu-Ray Review (Code Red)![]() A sailor takes an American businessman and his girlfriend to an island where the businessman wants to build a resort. Soon a weird voodoo couple show up and warn them of bad things that are going to happen. It doesn’t take long for the zombies to show up and start chowing down on human flesh. “Erotic Nights of the Living Dead” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Erotic-Nights-of-the-Living-Dead-Blu-ray/dp/0788611674 1980 "Macabre" Blu-Ray Review (88 Films)![]() Don't open the fridge! Lamberto Bava was taught his trade by his father, horror legend Mario Bava. Macabre, his first film as director, showed how well he'd learnt his lessons. Still recovering from a pair of tragic and traumatic bereavements, Jane Baker (Bernice Steggers; Xtro, Sky Pilots) moves into a new apartment in New Orleans. The owner's son, Robert, is blind – but that doesn't stop him hearing what Jane gets up to. It sounds like she's resumed her passionate affair with her lover, Fred. Except that Fred died a year ago... Not quite a giallo, not quite a ghost story and with a final twist that will make you re-think everything you've already seen, Macabre showed that Bava Jr. – who'd go on to make the horror classic Demons – was a chip off the old block. SPECIAL FEATURES NEW 2K Restoration from the Original Camera Negative DTS-HD MA DualMono English Audio DTS-HD MA Dual-Mono Italian Audio with newly translated English Subtitles Don't Lose Your Head - A NEW Interview with Director Lamberto Bava Audio Commentary by Giallo Experts, Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson Alternate Italian Opening and End Credit Titles Original Trailer Reversible Sleeve featuring Original Poster and VHS artwork “Macabre” Blu-Ray Import – https://88-films.myshopify.com/products/macabre-the-italian-collection-58?_pos=1&_sid=0ac63d902&_ss=r 1980 "Alien 2: On Earth" Blu-Ray Review![]() A group of cave explorers are confronted in an underground cavern by a mysterious living rock. Little do they know that it bears home to deadly, flesh-eating creatures, intent on wiping out the entire human population. An ultra low-budget, unofficial and unauthorized sequel to the 1979 film Alien, although the plot has little connection to the original film. “Alien 2: On Earth” Blu-Ray Import – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-2-On-Earth-Blu-ray/dp/B01EAEVD34 1980 "Stigma" Blu-Ray Review![]() The death of Sebastian’s father engenders in him pathological fears and hallucinations. His death wishes seem to cause horrible accidents, which he is unable to control. When his older brother dies, he feels that he has caused it. He undergoes hypnosis, but his apparent supernatural powers continue. As his own life nears its end, he becomes even more violent and sadistic. “Stigma” Blu-Ray – https://www.facebook.com/DoradoFilms 1980 "The Attic" Review![]() 13 STEPS TO TERROR! A librarian devotes her life to caring for her wheelchair-bound tyrannical father after being stood up at altar. She fantasizes his death and finds joy only with her pet monkey. When the monkey disappears, a shocking past is revealed. “The Attic” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Crawlspace-Midnite-Movies-Double-Feature/dp/B000068TPC/ 1980 "Hex Vs Witchcraft" Review![]() A compulsive gambler weds a ghost who helps and hinders him in both horrid and hilarious ways. “Hex Vs Witchcraft” Clamshell – https://www.orbitdvd.com/products/hex-vs-witchcraft-convention-tape-clamshell-vhs 1980 "Carpathian Eagle" Blu-Ray Review![]() Murder victims are being found with the hearts cut out. A police detective is assigned to find and stop the killer. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. “Hammer House of Horrors” Blu-Ray Import – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B071412JG7/ Blindspot "Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu" Review with Jeremy![]() With help from Meme Oshino, the apparition specialist, Koyomi defeats the three powerful vampire hunters: Dramaturgy, Episode and Guillotinecutter. Koyomi takes back all the limbs of Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade in order to become a human again. “Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu” Amazon Rental – https://www.amazon.com/Kizumonogatari-Part-Reiketsu-Hiroshi-Kamiya/dp/B07MVMB69H/ Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Film NotesFlatliners – 1990 – Joel Schumacher
The Sacred Spirit – 2021 – Chema García Ibarra L.A. Aids Jabber – 1994 – Drew Godderis Martial Club – 1981 – Liu Chia-Liang The Devil All the Time – 2020 – Antonio Campos Erotic Nights of the Living Dead – 1980 – Joe D’Amato Macabre – 1980 – Lamberto Bava Alien 2: On Earth – 1980 – Ciro Ippolito/Biagio Proietti Stigma – 1980 – José Ramón Larraz The Attic – 1980 – Gary Graver/George Edwards Hex VS Witchcraft – 1980 – Kuei Chih-Hung Carpathian Eagle – 1980 – Francis Megahy Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu – 2017 – Akiyuki Simbo/Tatsuya Oishi 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 “Bloody Muscle Bodybuilder in Hell” Review – 1:24 “Giallo Essentials: Smile Before Death/ The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive/ The Killer Reserved Nine Seats” Reviews– 7:42/ 12:47/ 16:50 “The Last Broadcast” Review – 21:18 Patreon Pick “Fury” Review– 29:08 1980 “The Last Hunter” Review– 36:41 1980 “Hex” Review – 41:14 1980 “He Knows You’re Alone” Review– 46:19 1980 “Saturn 3” Review – 50:39 1980 “The House That Bled” Review – 58:09 1980 “Growing Pains" Review – 1:00:06 1980 You Ain’t Seen!? “Inferno” Review with Jeremy – 1:02:08 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week, “Most ridiculous or funniest mistake in a film?” – 1:29:43 Update – 1:38:31 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Version – https://youtu.be/j0fmAT48pQI Video Reviews"Bloody Muscle Bodybuilder in Hell" Blu-Ray Review (Visual Vengeance) ![]() A body builder must save himself and his friends from a demonic ghost. Alternately known as "The Japanese Evil Dead," this legendary, sought after independent Japanese cult film will enjoy its first ever North American release in any format and features new bonus content. Trapped inside a haunted house, a body builder must survive a blood soaked night of insanity to save himself and his friends from a demonic ghost that is hell-bent on revenge. Bonus Materials Region Free Blu-ray Archival 1995 SD master from original tapes New Interview with Director Shinichi Fukazawa Commentary track featuring directors Adam Green (Hatchet, Frozen) and Joe Lynch (Shudder’s Creepshow, Mayhem) Commentary track with Japanese film historian James Harper Limited Edition Slipcase -- FIRST PRESSING ONLY Special Effects Video Original Archival Trailers from Japanese release Behind The Scenes Image Gallery Archival Image Gallery English subtitles or Japanese audio only options Dolby Digital Audio DTS-HD master audio Outtakes Folded mini-poster Four Page Liner notes by Matt Desiderio of Horror Boobs ‘Stick your own’ video store sticker sheet Vintage style Laminated Video Store Rental Card Visual Vengeance Trailers Reversible Sleeve featuring original Japanese home video art Visual Vengeance – https://www.facebook.com/visualvenvideo “Bloody Muscle Bodybuilder in Hell” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/bloody-muscle-body-builder-in-hell-visual-vengeance-collectors-edition-blu-ray "Giallo Essentials Black Edition" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video)![]() While the release of Dario Argento's The Bird with the Crystal Plumage gave rise to a glut of imitators, there was more to the giallo than just shameless copycats setting out to ape a rigid formula. This volume of Giallo Essentials celebrates the range and breadth of the genre with three lesser-seen films from its early 1970s heyday. In Silvio Amadio's Smile Before Death, familicide with a sprinkling of Oedipal love is the order of the day when teenager Nancy returns home to discover the apparent suicide of her mother, and quickly comes to suspect that her stepfather and his mistress are to blame. Next, Horny priests and self-flagellating nuns abound in Francesco Mazzei's The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive, as police commissioner Franco Boito investigates the brutal murder of a young clergyman, only to enter into an affair with the dead man's lover. Finally, in Giuseppe Bennati's The Killer Reserved Nine Seats, an assortment of wealthy degenerates - including Italian cult mainstays Andrea Scotti and Howard Ross - answer the summons of an eccentric nobleman and assemble in the theatre attached to his ancestral home, only to find themselves trapped in the decaying building while a savage killer picks them off Agatha Christie-style! With gory murders, wanton debauchery and left-field plot twists a-plenty, all three of these oft-overlooked gialli are restored in 2K from their original camera negatives - including brand-new, Arrow-exclusive restorations of Smile Before Death and The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive - alongside a range of in-depth bonus features. Bonus Materials LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS New 2K restorations from the original camera negatives of Smile Before Death and The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive 2K restoration from the original camera negative of The Killer Reserved Nine Seats High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations of each film Original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks on Smile Before Death and The Killer Reserved Nine Seats Original lossless mono Italian soundtrack on The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive English subtitles for the Italian soundtracks Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtracks Rigid box packaging with original artwork in a windowed Giallo Essentials Collection slipcover Reversible sleeves for each film featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Adam Rabalais, Peter Strain and Haunt Love DISC 1: SMILE BEFORE DEATH New commentary by authors and critics Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson Original Italian and English front and end titles Smile of the Hyena, new video interview with Stefano Amadio, film journalist and son of director Silvio Amadio Never-before-seen extended nude scenes, not used in the final film Image gallery DISC 2: THE WEAPON, THE HOUR, THE MOTIVE New commentary by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas A Man in Giallo, new video interview with actor Salvatore Puntillo Front and end titles for the lost English-language dub Image gallery DISC 3: THE KILLER RESERVED NINE SEATS New commentary by author and critic Kat Ellinger Hanging with Howard, video interview with actor Howard Ross Writing with Biagio, video interview with screenwriter Biagio Proietti Italian theatrical trailer (in Italian and English) Image gallery Arrow Video – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Giallo Essentials Black” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/giallo-essentials-black-edition-limited-edition-blu-ray "The Last Broadcast" Blu-Ray Review (101 Films)![]() A film crew ventures into the forest in search of the mythical 'Jersey Devil'. In 1995 a four-man team from the cable-access program Fact or Fiction braved the desolate New Jersey Pine Barrens determined to deliver a live broadcast of legendary monster, the Jersey Devil. Only one came out alive. The lone survivor was sentenced to life in prison, but filmmaker David Leigh is convinced that he's innocent. Could the Jersey Devil still haunt the barrens? 101 Films presents trailblazing thriller The Last Broadcast (1998). Released on Blu-ray for the first time, Stefan Avalos and Lance Weiler's chilling feature debut is a landmark in the history of the found footage genre. This Limited Edition Blu-ray release includes a new 30 minute interview with the directors, newly-commissioned slipcase artwork from legendary comics artist Stephen R. Bissette, and a booklet with expert writing on the film and the found footage genre from the directors of feature documentary "The Found Footage Phenomenon" (2021). Bonus Materials A New Broadcast: Interviews with co-directors Stefan Avalos and Lance Weiler Limited Edition Booklet: Includes 'Welcome to the Digital Age: The Last Broadcast and the horrors of the Internet' by Phillip Escott and 'Fact or Fiction?' by Sarah Appleton Commentary with co-directors Stefan Avalos and Lance Weiler (1999) Commentary with co-directors Stefan Avalos and Lance Weiler (2006) Behind-the-scenes documentary: Production Behind-the-scenes documentary: Post-production Behind-the-scenes documentary: Distribution Exclusive interviews Fact or Fiction: rare clips from the infamous public access show Jim Seward: Alive and Well performing two folk songs Lucas: What really happened? Gallery of Gore: Pine Barrens murder crime scene and autopsy images, Last Broadcast poster and box art from around the globe 101 Films – https://www.101-films.com/ “The Last Broadcast” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-last-broadcast-limited-edition-blu-ray Patreon Pick "Fury" Blu-Ray Review![]() WAR NEVER ENDS QUIETLY. In the last months of World War II, as the Allies make their final push in the European theatre, a battle-hardened U.S. Army sergeant named ‘Wardaddy’ commands a Sherman tank called ‘Fury’ and its five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany. “Fury” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Fury-Blu-ray-Brad-Pitt/dp/B00OMC0W9G/ 1980 "The Last Hunter" Blu-Ray Review (Code Red)![]() A Code Red Release – War is Hell... and to carry out his top-secret mission, one soldier will make a deal with the Devil. Italian fright-master Antonio Margheriti (Cannibal Apocalypse) turned to the horrors of war for this explosive action film set near the end of the Vietnam conflict. Following the grisly suicide of his shell-shocked friend, Captain Harry Morris (David Warbeck, Tiger Joe, Hunters Of The Golden Cobra, The Ark Of The Sun God) accepts one final mission: to go behind enemy lines and destroy a Viet Cong radio tower broadcasting anti-American propaganda to US troops. Aided by a ragtag squadron of commandos and shadowed by a beautiful photojournalist (Tisa Farrow, Zombie, Some Call it Loving, Search and Destroy), Morris carries out his search and destroy mission with extreme prejudice, straight into the heart of darkness. Also starring genre vets John Steiner (The Ark Of The Sun God, Hunters Of The Golden Cobra, Cut And Run), Tony King (Cannibal Apocalypse, Tiger Joe, Raiders Of Atlantis). Made in the wake of the success of The Deer Hunter and shot on Philippine locations left over from Apocalypse Now, The Last Hunter is an over-the-top example of Italian exploitation filmmaking at its most shameless...and unforgettable. Blu-ray Extras Include: Interviews with stars Tony King and John Steiner Original Theatrical Trailer “The Last Hunter” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/the-last-hunter-blu-ray 1980 "Hex" Blu-Ray Review (88 Films)![]() Constantly mistreated by her cruel husband, the frail Chan Sau-ying awaits certain death from tuberculosis. The new servant girl, Yi-wah takes pity on her mistress’ plight and the pair proceed to drown him one evening. They dump his body in a near-by pond but Sau-ying believes that the man’s bloated corpse has risen from the bog to seek vengeance. “Hex” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hex-Blu-ray/dp/B01F5SXIZ0 1980 "He Knows You're Alone" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)![]() Synopsis "Terrifiying and bloodcurdling" – John Stanley, Creature Features Now you see him. Now you don't. The face of a killer appears out of the darkness and just as quickly disappears. A young woman has an eerie feeling someone is stalking her. Another beauty steps into a shower ... and a bathroom door handle slowly turns. We're in slasher-flick territory – and also in a rare realm of film history, because screen icon Tom Hanks makes his movie debut in this shocker. The up-and-coming legend plays the brief supporting role of Elliot, a psych major whose musings about the nature of fear reinforce the tone of this twisted tale about a sicko who targets brides-to-be ... and a detective who scrambles to stop the carnage. Wedded bliss can be very short-lived when He Knows You're Alone. Bonus Features NEW 2K Scan Of The Interpositive NEW It Came From Staten Island – An Interview With Director Armand Mastroianni NEW Shooting In My Own Backyard – An Interview With Producer Robert Di Milia NEW Godspells And Blood Weddings – An Interview With Actor Don Scardino NEW Violence Is Implied – An Interview With Writer Scott Parker Audio Commentary With Director Armand Mastroianni And Writer Scott Parker Original Theatrical Trailer Original TV Spots “He Knows You’re Alone” Blu-Ray – https://shoutfactory.com/product/he-knows-you-re-alone?product_id=7571 1980 "Saturn 3" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)![]() Synopsis Some “thing” is wrong on Saturn 3 Adam (Kirk Douglas) and Alex (Farrah Fawcett) are two scientists stationed deep beneath the barren surface of Saturn's third moon, Titan. They live together in idyllic isolation in a space-age Eden, seeking new forms of food for an exhausted planet Earth. Their perfect world is interrupted when Benson (Harvey Keitel) arrives as Saturn goes into eclipse and cuts off communication with the rest of the solar system. Aided by his 'helper robot' Hector, James reduces life to one single purpose…survival. The robot becomes violently unmanageable. For Adam and Alex, their only hope is to flee, but the homicidal robot stands in their way. Produced and directed by legendary filmmaker Stanley Donen (Singin’ In The Rain, Charade and Seven Brides For Seven Brothers), Saturn 3 is a pulse-pounding study in sci-fi suspense! Bonus Features New High Definition Transfer Commentary by Greg Moss (Saturn 3 Fan site) and film critic David Bradley Interviews with Academy Award winning Special Effects artist Colin Chilvers and actor Roy Dotrice Deleted Scene Additional scenes from the network television version Theatrical Trailer TV Spots Still Gallery “Saturn 3” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://shoutfactory.com/product/saturn-3?product_id=3036 1980 "The House That Bled" Blu-Ray Review![]() The new occupants of 42 Colman Road experience its gruesome past. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. “Hammer House of Horrors” Blu-Ray Import – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B071412JG7/ 1980 "Growing Pains" Blu-Ray Review![]() An old book containing a strange poem resurrects a vengeful spirit from the dead. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. “Hammer House of Horrors” Blu-Ray Import – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B071412JG7/ You Ain't Seen!? "Inferno" Blu-Ray Review (Blue Underground) ![]() Master Of Horror Dario Argento Brings You Terror That's Hotter Than Hell! A young woman stumbles upon a mysterious diary that reveals the secrets of "The Three Mothers" and unleashes a nightmare world of demonic evil. As the unstoppable horror spreads from Rome to New York City, this unholy trinity must be stopped before the world is submerged in the blood of the innocent. Written and directed by Dario Argento, INFERNO is the visually stunning second chapter of the "Three Mothers" trilogy begun with the classic SUSPIRIA. This surreal shocker stars Irene Miracle (NIGHT TRAIN MURDERS), Daria Nicolodi (DEEP RED) and Leigh McCloskey (DALLAS), and features a pulse-pounding original score by Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Blue Underground is proud to present INFERNO freshly transferred in breath-taking High Definition from the original uncut and uncensored negative, complete with exclusive new Extras! Bonus Materials Art & Alchemy - Interview with Star Leigh McCloskey Reflections of Rose - Interview with Star Irene Miracle Interview with Writer/Director Dario Argento and Assistant Director Lamberto Bava Theatrical Trailer Dario Argento Intro “Inferno” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Inferno-Blu-ray-Leigh-Mccloskey/dp/B004FUPK3I/ Podcast![]() https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 UpdateFilm NotesBloody Muscle Bodybuilder in Hell – 1995 – Shinichi Fukazawa Smile Before Death – 1972 – Silvio Amadio The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive – 1972 – Francesco Mazzei The Killer Reserved Nine Seats – 1974 – Giuseppe Bennati The Last Broadcast – 1998 – Stefan Avalos/Lance Weiler Fury – 2014 – David Ayer The Last Hunter – 1980 – Antonio Margheriti Hex – 1980 – Kuei Chih-Hung He Knows You’re Alone – 1980 – Armand Mastroianni Saturn 3 – 1980 – Stanley Donen/John Barry The House That Bled – 1980 – Tom Clegg Growing Pains – 1980 – Francis Megahy Inferno – 1980 – Dario Argento 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 Mistake on Roger and Riger – 0:12 “God Told Me To” 4K Review– 0:36 “The Keeping Room” Review – 6:51 “Lone Wolf McQuade” Reviews– 11:03 Patreon Pick “Silent Rage” Review– 16:59 “Cabin Fever” Review – 22:15 “Psycho 2” Review– 25:14 1980 “The Exterminator” Review – 28:35 1980 “All Women Are Whores” Review – 37:24 1980 “The Saviour" Review – 40:08 1980 “Altered States” Review – 43:08 1980 “Rude Awakening” Review – 47:23 Blindspot “The House That Dripped Blood” Review with Jeremy – 49:53 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week, “Most dangerous stolen film shot?” – 1:09:49 Update – 1:37:36 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Version – https://youtu.be/BM8ShCpnJHQ Video Reviews"Gold Told Me To" 4K Review (Blue Underground) ![]() As a series of shocking murders grips NYC, each of the unlikely killers makes the same dying confession: "God told me to." IT WILL GIVE YOU NIGHTMARES FOREVER! A rooftop sniper guns down 14 pedestrians on the streets of New York City. A mild-mannered dad takes a shotgun and blows away his wife and children. A cop goes on a sudden shooting spree at the St. Patrick's Day Parade. And each of these unlikely killers makes the same dying confession: "God told me to." Now a repressed Catholic NYPD detective (Tony Lo Bianco of THE HONEYMOON KILLERS and THE FRENCH CONNECTION) must uncover a netherworld of deranged faith, alien insemination and his own unholy connection to a homicidal messiah with a perverse plan for the soul of mankind. Written, produced, and directed by Larry Cohen (IT'S ALIVE), this critically acclaimed cult classic remains one of the most disturbing and thought-provoking horror films of our time. Deborah Raffin (DEATH WISH 3), Sandy Dennis (WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?), Sylvia Sidney (BEETLEJUICE), Mike Kellin (SLEEPAWAY CAMP), Richard Lynch (BAD DREAMS), and Andy Kaufman (TAXI) co-star in GOD TOLD ME TO, now presented in a new 4K restoration from the original uncensored negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, packed with revealing Extras! Bonus Materials Ultra HD Blu-ray (2160p) and HD Blu-ray (1080p) Widescreen 1.85:1 feature presentations Audio: Dolby Atmos (English); 5.1 DTS-HD (English); 1.0 DTS-HD (English); French (Dolby Digital 2.0) Subtitles: English SDH, Francais, Espanol Audio Commentary #1 with Writer/Producer/Director Larry Cohen NEW! Audio Commentary #2 with Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Troy Howarth Heaven & Hell On Earth – Interview with Star Tony Lo Bianco Bloody Good Times – Interview with Special Effects Artist Steve Neill God Told Me To Bone – New Beverly Q&A with Larry Cohen Lincoln Center Q&A with Larry Cohen Theatrical Trailers TV Spots Poster & Still Gallery Blue Underground – https://www.facebook.com/BlueUndergroundFilms/ “Gold Told Me To” 4K – https://mvdshop.com/products/god-told-me-to-4k-uhd-blu-ray-4k-ultra-hd "The Keeping Room" Blu-Ray Review (Drafthouse) ![]() Left without men in the dying days of the American Civil War, three women must fight to defend their home and themselves from two rogue soldiers In this reimagined Western set towards the end of the Civil War, Augusta encounters two renegade soldiers who are on a mission of pillage and violence. When the pair of soldiers track her down intent on revenge, the trio of women are forced to take up arms to fend off their assailants, finding ways to defend their home and themselves as the attacks become more unpredictable and relentless. “The Keeping Room” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-keeping-room-blu-ray "Lone Wolf McQuade" Blu-Ray Review (Scorpion Films) ![]() Chuck Norris (The Octagon, The Delta Force) is Lone Wolf McQuade, a legendary Texas Ranger feared by outlaws and respected by other lawmen. When McQuade uncovers a gun smuggling operation led by an American gangster (David Carradine; P.O.W.: The Escape, TV's Kung Fu, Dune Warriors) the action explodes, with McQuade wreaking havoc on all those who come between him and the law. Costarring Leon Isaac Kennedy (Too Scared to Scream, Body and Soul), Barbara Carrera (Embryo, Never Say Never Again), L.Q. Jones (The Wild Bunch, Bulletproof, A Boy and His Dog), Robert Beltran (Eating Raoul, Star Trek Voyager), R.G. Armstrong (Bulletproof, Jocks), William Sanderson (Blade Runner, Savage Weekend), and Sharon Farrell (The Fifth Floor, Sweet 16), and directed by veteran Steve Carver (The Arena, Bulletproof, Capone). Now see this Chuck Norris classic from a brand new 2K scan from the original interpositive! Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray 1080p Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) 2020 2K scan from the original interpositive DTS-HD Master Audio Mono English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Audio commentary with director Steve Carver, actors Robert Beltran and L.Q. Jones, and producer Yoram Ben-Ami, moderated by C. Courtney Joyner Interviews with stars Leon Issac Kennedy, L.Q. Jones, Robert Beltran and producer Yoram Ben-Ami Theatrical Trailer “Lone Wolf McQuade” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/lone-wolf-mcquade-blu-ray Patreon Pick "Silent Rage" Blu-Ray Review![]() HE’S AN INDESTRUCTIBLE MAN FUSED WITH POWERS BEYOND COMPREHENSION. AN UNSTOPPABLE TERROR WHO IN ONE FINAL SHOWDOWN, WILL PUSH CHUCK NORRIS TO HIS LIMITS. AND BEYOND. A mentally ill man in a small Texas town goes on a killing rampage and is fatally wounded by police. When doctors use an experimental serum to bring him back to life, the killer develops superhuman strength and the town sheriff must pursue him. “Silent Rage” Triple Feature Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Payback-Time-Triple-Feature-Blu-ray/dp/B06XPFWPLW/ "Cabin Fever" Blu-Ray Review![]() TERROR… IN THE FLESH. A group of five college graduates rent a cabin in the woods and begin to fall victim to a horrifying flesh-eating virus, which attracts the unwanted attention of the homicidal locals. “Cabin Fever” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Cabin-Fever-Unrated-Directors-Cut/dp/B0027VT9ES/ "Psycho II" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)![]() Synopsis Anthony Perkins makes a terrifying homecoming in his roles as the infamous Norman Bates, who after years of treatment in a mental institution for the criminally insane, has come home to run the Bates Motel. Vera Miles returns as the woman who is still haunted by her sister’s brutal murder and the ominous motel where it all occurred many years ago. Meg Tilly, Robert Loggia and Dennis Franz co-star in the terrifying sequel to Alfred Hitchock’s classic film. Bonus Features NEW Audio Commentary With Screenwriter Tom Holland Vintage Interviews With Cast And Crew Including Anthony Perkins And Director Richard Franklin Vintage Audio Interviews With Cast And Crew TV Spots Original Theatrical Trailer “Psycho 2” Blu-Ray – https://shoutfactory.com/product/psycho-ii-collector-s-edition-1?product_id=1562 1980 "The Exterminator" Blu=Ray/DVD Review (Synapse)![]() In war, you have to kill to stay alive... On the streets of New York, it's often the same! The man they pushed too far is coming for you--in high-def! The exploitation revenge classic THE EXTERMINATOR burns onto Blu-ray in a newly re-mastered uncut version! Christopher George, Robert Ginty and Samantha Eggar star in The Exterminator, James Glickenhaus' explosive story of Vietnam vet John Eastland (Ginty), a man who launches a bloody vendetta against the New York underworld when his best friend is brutally beaten by a vicious street gang. Eastland becomes a vigilante hero to the public, but to police The Exterminator is a psychopath capable of dangerously undermining an entire government administration. Synapse Films is proud to present The Exterminator in its more violent and gory director's cut, lovingly restored in high-definition from original vault materials. "One of the most cold-blooded and controversial 'revenge' films ever made, this is a "sick example of the almost unbelievable descent into gruesome savagery in American movies." (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times) Bonus Materials Unrated Director's Cut Original 2.0 Stereo Track (Restored for home video for the first time in the USA) Audio Commentary with James Glickenhaus Original theatrical trailer and TV spots “The Exterminator” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://mvdshop.com/products/exterminator-the-blu-ray-dvd 1980 "All Women Are Whores" Review![]() Roman Porno from 1980. A nurse finds herself drawn into the world of sadomasochism. “All Women Are Whores” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0287973/ 1980 "The Saviour" Review![]() Inspectors Tong (Shaw Brothers regular Pai Ying) and Cheng (Kent Cheng) are investing a psychopathic serial killer who has been raping and murdering prostitutes. With the help of a young prostitute, they follow the bloody trail to… “The Saviour” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080963/ 1980 "Altered States" Blu-Ray Review![]() WHEN HE HEARD HIS CRY FOR HELP IT WASN’T HUMAN A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from native American shamans, he explores these altered states of consciousness and finds that memory, time, and perhaps reality itself are states of mind. “Altered States” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Altered-States-Blu-ray-Howard-Gottfried/dp/B007NQCKL6/ 1980 "Rude Awakening" Blu-Ray Review (Network)![]() A real estate broker finds himself having dreams that seem to be incredibly real. They are so real, in fact, that he begins to wonder which is the dream and which is reality. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. “Hammer House of Horrors” Blu-Ray Import – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hammer-House-of-Horror-The-Complete-Series-Blu-ray/dp/B071412JG7 Blindspot "The House That Dripped Blood" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)![]() Synopsis A Scotland Yard inspector's search for a missing film star leads him to a haunted house. The house sets the framework for four separate tales of terror written by the author of Psycho, Robert Bloch, and starring horror icons Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and Ingrid Pitt. All four stories center on the mysterious fates of tenants who have leased the mansion over the years. Bonus Features NEW Audio Commentary By Film Historian/Author Troy Howarth NEW Interview With Second Assistant Director Mike Higgins Audio Commentary With Director Peter Duffell And Author Jonathan Rigby Vintage Featurette - A-Rated Horror Film – Featuring Interviews With Director Peter Duffell, Actors Geoffrey Bayldon, Ingrid Pitt, And Chloe Franks Theatrical Trailers (English And Spanish) Radio Spots The Amicus Radio Spots Collection Still Gallery “The House That Dripped Blood” Blu-Ray – https://shoutfactory.com/product/the-house-that-dripped-blood?product_id=6672 Podcast![]() https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Pink Flamingos 2. Stunt Rock 3. Savage Sisters 4. Ants! It Happened at Lakewood Manner 5. Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo 6. Terror Out of the Sky Film NotesGod Told Me To – 1976 – Larry Cohen The Keeping Room – 2014 – Daniel Barber Lone Wolf McQuade – 1983 – Steve Carver Silent Rage – 1982 – Michael Miller Cabin Fever – 2003 – Eli Roth Psycho 2 – 1983 – Richard Franklin The Exterminator – 1980 – James Glickenhaus All Women Are Whores – 1980 – Shōgorō Nishimura The Saviour – 1980 – Ronny Yu Altered States – 1980 – Ken Russell Rude Awakening – 1980 – Peter Sasdy The House That Dripped Blood – 1971 – Peter Duffell 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 Week 248 Missing some footage on Youtube – 0:12 “Hell High” Review– 1:34 “The Righteous” Review – 8:47 “The Necro Files” Reviews– 13:29 “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” Review– 20:24 “Trick ’r Treat” Review – 28:36 “House of 1000 Corpses” Review– 34:34 Patreon Pick “Kiss of the Damned” Review – 43:22 1980 “Humanoids from the Deep” Review – 48:30 1980 “Terror Train" Review – 1:00:16 1980 “Last Rites” Review – 1:05:54 1980 “The Thirteenth Reunion” Review – 1:08:51 1980 “Witching Time” Review – 1:11:31 1980 “Blow Job” Review – 1:14:49 1980 “Dracula’s Dynasty” Review – 1:17:27 1980 “Savage Encounter” Review – 1:20:52 You Ain’t Seen!? “Sleepaway Camp” Review with Jeremy – 1:24:18 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week, “One horror argument you are tired of hearing or having? One you would like to put to bed.” – 1:42:31 Update – 1:55:24 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Hell High" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)![]() Teenage kicks take a decidedly dark turn in director Douglas Grossman's Hell High - a twisted tale of delinquency pushed to its horrifying extreme, where Class of 1984 meets I Spit on Your Grave! When high school football hero Jon-Jon (Breaking Bad's Christopher Cousins) quits the team, he winds up falling in with a group of outcasts led by the sadistic Dickens (played to unhinged perfection by the late Christopher Stryker). With a willing new recruit in tow, the gang's youthful hijinks soon spiral into a night of abject horror when they decide to play a cruel prank on the home of their teacher Miss Storm - who, unbeknownst to the youngsters, harbors a dark and tormented past. Hell High - which was released in some international territories as Raging Fury - is a singular entry in the late '80s horror canon, melding elements of the revenge movie with the trappings of the slasher genre to delirious effect. School's out... forever! Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative approved by cinematographer Steven Fierberg High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed stereo audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary with director/producer/co-writer Douglas Grossman and cinematographer Steven Fierberg Archival audio commentary with director/producer/co-writer Douglas Grossman Archival introduction and audio commentary with film critic Joe Bob Briggs School’s Out! – a newly-filmed interview with director/producer/co-writer Douglas Grossman A Beautiful Nightmare – a newly-filmed interview with cinematographer Steven Fierberg Jon-Jon’s Journey – a newly-filmed interview with actor Christopher Cousins The More the Better – a newly-filmed interview with actress Maureen Mooney Music is Not Sound – a newly-filmed interview with composers Rich Macar and Christopher Hyams-Hart Back to Schools: The Locations of Hell High – a tour of the original Hell High filming sites with author/filmmaker Michael Gingold Archival video interviews with director/producer/co-writer Douglas Grossman and co-writer Leo Evans Deleted Scene Alternate Opening Titles Trailers and TV Spots Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork by Ralf Krause FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring liner notes by Michael Gingold, including an exclusive interview with stunt coordinator/actor Webster Whinery Arrow Video – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Hell High” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/hell-high-blu-ray "The Righteous" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)![]() A burdened man feels the wrath of a vengeful God after he and his wife are visited by a mysterious stranger. A brooding occult horror with echoes of Bergman and Pasolini, The Righteous insinuates its way beneath the skin by way of an intelligent script, taut direction, and strong performances. Writer and actor Mark O'Brien (Ready or Not) pulls no punches as he confronts grief, guilt, faith and atonement in his remarkable directorial debut. A former priest, Frederic Mason (Henry Czerny), anguished by the tragic death of his young daughter, finds himself wrestling with his religious convictions when a mysterious young man (Mark O'Brien) appears wounded on his doorstop in need of assistance. After he and his wife Ethel (Mimi Kuzyk) welcome him across the threshold and into their household, Frederic sees an opportunity for redemption in this mysterious and troubled lost soul, who might just be an emissary from God, or maybe the Devil... Set amongst the bleak and forbidding landscapes of Newfoundland, crisply captured in tenebrous monochrome by cinematographer Scott McClellan, and featuring robust performances from all its cast members, The Righteous is a sombre supernatural chiller that builds to a memorable crescendo, and signals the emergence of a major new filmmaking talent. Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary by writer, director and actor Mark O'Brien and editor Spencer Jones Cast and crew interviews with writer/director/actor Mark O'Brien, producer Mark O'Neill, actors Henry Czerny, Mimi Kuzyk, and Kate Corbett, editor Spencer Jones, cinematographer Scott McClellan, and production designer Jason Clarke Roundtable discussion with Mark O'Brien and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett and Chad Villella of Radio Silence Stage Presentation and Q&A with Mark O'Brien and Henry Czerny from the World Premier at Fantasia International Film Festival 2021 Grimmfest 2021 live-streamed Q&A with Mark O'Brien Original soundtrack Image gallery, accompanied by the film's original score by Andrew Staniland Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Grant Boland and Oink Creative FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Fully illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Sean Hogan Arrow Video – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “The Righteous” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-righteous-blu-ray "The Necro Files" Blu-Ray Review (Visual Vengeance)![]() A serial killer rises from the grave as a flesh-eating zombie maniac! An often referenced and notorious underground classic for the last 25 years, this "American Video Nasty" is finally available to a mass audience and for the first time ever in BR format. A serial killer rises from the grave as a flesh-eating zombie maniac! Two Seattle cops, a satanic cult and a flying demon baby try to stop the lust-crazed ghoul before he can kill again. The Necro Files is stacked with intense scenes of gore and sadism, and boasts some of the most WTF moments in the history of shot on video cinema. Bonus Materials Region Free Blu-ray Original archival 1997 SD version from tape masters Limited Edition Slipcover - FIRST PRESSING ONLY Brand New Audio commentary with producer/ director Matt Jaissle Audio commentary with Matt Desiderio of Horror Boobs and Billy Burgess of the Druid Underground Film Festival Brand New Video chat with director Matt Jaissle Matt Jaissle Super 8 Short Films Chilean Talk Show Segment Dong of the Dead: The Making of The Necro Files documentary The Necro Files Original Trailer The Corpse: Super 8 Short Film Bonus Movie: Necro Files 3000 (2017 sequel) Necro Files 3000 Trailer English 2.0 Dolby Digital sound English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Optional English Subtitles Visual Vengeance Trailers Retro VHS sticker set The Necro Files Official Condom Reversible Sleeve featuring original VHS art Collectible Mini Poster 2-Sided Insert Visual Vengeance – https://www.facebook.com/visualvenvideo/ “The Necro Files” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-necro-files-visual-vengeance-collectors-edition-blu-ray "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" Blu-Ray Review![]() IF YOU THINK YOU’RE READY FOR FREDDY, THINK AGAIN! It’s been many years since Freddy Krueger’s first victim, Nancy, came face-to-face with Freddy and his sadistic, evil ways. Now, Nancy’s all grown up; she’s put her frightening nightmares behind her and is helping teens cope with their dreams. Too bad Freddy’s decided to herald his return by invading the kids’ dreams and scaring them into committing suicide. “Nightmare On Elm Street Collection” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Nightmare-Street-Collection-Original-Blu-ray/dp/B00AZ7V0W0/ "Trick 'r Treat" Blu-Ray Review![]() POISON, DROWNING, CLAW, OR KNIFE. SO MANY WAYS TO TAKE A LIFE. Four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the one guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a bitter old recluse receives an uninvited guest. “Trick R’ Treat” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Trick-r-Treat-Collectors-Blu-ray/dp/B07FBB3SDG/ "House of 1000 Corpses" Blu-Ray Review![]() YOU’LL NEVER GET OUT ALIVE. Two teenage couples traveling across the backwoods of Texas searching for urban legends of serial killers end up as prisoners of a bizarre and sadistic backwater family of serial killers. “House of 1000 Corpses” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Rejects-Corpses-Two-Pack-Blu-ray/dp/B004AC6PQW/ Patreon Pick "Kiss of the Damned" Blu-Ray Review (Magnet)![]() HER LOVE WILL NEVER DIE Beautiful vampire Djuna tries to resist the advances of the handsome, human screenwriter Paolo, but eventually gives in to their passion. When her seductive and highly volatile sister Mimi unexpectedly comes to visit, she threatens Djuna’s new relationship, and the whole vampire community becomes endangered “Kiss of the Damned” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Damned-Blu-ray-Jos%C3%A9phine-Baume/dp/B00CBFB8SA/ 1980 "Humanoids from the Deep" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)![]() FOR THE FIRST TIME ON HOME VIDEO, THE COMPLETE UNCUT VERSION OF THIS CULT CLASSIC! Something evil is happening in the sleepy fishing village of Noyo. Fishlike humanoid creatures, spawned by mutant DNA, begin rising from the ocean looking to mate with the local women. Scientist Susan Drake (Ann Turkel) along with local fisherman Jim Hill (Doug McClure, The Land That Time Forgot) seek to investigate the cause of this invasion of creatures from the ocean floor. But when the annual Salmon Festival begins, some unwanted guests are about to crash the festivities. Also starring Vic Morrow (Message From Space), Cindy Weintraub (The Prowler) and Denise Galik (Don't Answer The Phone). The film features an early score from Academy Award®–winning composer James Horner (Avatar, Braveheart, Titanic), who started his career with Roger Corman, and special effects/creature designs by Oscar® nominee Rob Bottin (RoboCop, The Thing, Se7en, Total Recall). Bonus Features NEW High-Definition Transfer Of The Uncut International Version Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes Trailers, TV & Radio Spots Leonard Maltin Interviews Roger Corman On The Making Of The Film "The Making Of Humanoids From The Deep" Featuring New Interviews With Roger Corman, Second Unit/Assistant Director James Sbardellati, Composer James Horner And Cindy Weintraub New World Trailers “Humanoids from the Deep” Blu-Ray – https://shoutfactory.com/product/humanoids-from-the-deep-1?product_id=2652 1980 "Terror Train" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)![]() Take an excursion into terror with Jamie Lee Curtis in this classic shocker from director Roger Spottiswoode ( Tomorrow Never Dies). It’s New Year s Eve, and a group of college coeds have planned a masquerade bash aboard a chartered train. What they didn’t plan on was that a knife-wielding psycho would crash the party and begin slaughtering the guests one by one! Who is this brutal costumed killer? Could it be the mysterious magician (David Copperfield) with a talent for swordplay . . . a former frat pledge with an axe to grind . . . or any number of other guests, both invited and uninvited? Also starring Academy Award-Winner Ben Johnson (1971, Supporting Actor, The Last Picture Show), Hart Bochner (Die Hard) and D.D. Winters (aka Vanity, 52 Pick-Up). Features new commentary, exclusive interviews with the creative team behind the film, trailers and more! “Terror Train” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Terror-Train-Blu-ray-Jamie-Curtis/dp/B084DG7P42/ 1980 "Last Rites" Review![]() TERROR BEGINS AT THE EDGE OF THE GRAVE! A small-town funeral director, doctor and sheriff are vampires who suck blood from the recently not-quite-dead on the embalming table and then immediately kill the newly converted vampire. When one of their victims disappears before being staked, they are threatened with being exposed if the new vampire surfaces. “Last Rites” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081034/ 1980 "The Thirteen Reunion" Blu-Ray Review![]() Ruth, the reporter for the women’s section of a magazine, is assigned by her editor to participate in the ten-weeks course of a new weight-loss organization called “Think Thin”. According to a letter from a reader, the course is very masochistic and depressing, destroying the self-esteem of the patient. Ruth makes a friend in the course, who dies in a car crash. During the funeral, an employee of the funeral house discloses weird events that are happening in his job. In her investigation, Ruth finds dark and macabre secrets. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. “Hammer House of Horrors” Blu-Ray Import – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B071412JG7/ 1980 "Witching Time" Blu-Ray Review![]() At the isolated Woodstock Farm in rural England, workaholic composer David Winter is depressed because he feels that his wife, actress Mary, is unfaithful. In a dark and stormy night, Lucinda Jessup, the ghost of a witch from the 17th Century and former dweller of the farm, arrives in the barn and possesses David. Mary fights against Lucinda trying to recover David. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. “Hammer House of Horrors” Blu-Ray Import – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B071412JG7/ 1980 "Blow Job" Review![]() Originally shot in the summer of ’79 and released in May ’80 under the title of “La Strega nuda (The Naked Witch),” it tells of a young man (Danilo Micheli) who is tempted to a weird house by an ugly witch (Anna Massarelli) where he encounters a group of surreal characters in surreal circumstances. More a film of images and sensations than a cohesive storyline – including arresting shots such as the witch mutating from ugly to beautiful while circling Micheli, and the lead character foreseeing his own funeral escorted by bikers. “Blow Job” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080450 1980 "Dracula's Dynasty" Review![]() Vlad II also known as Vlad Dracul or Vlad the Dragon (before 1395 – November 1447), was … Vlad’s eldest sons, Mircea and Vlad Dracula, were first mentioned in a charter of Vlad on 20 January 1437. Mircea was born in about 1428, Vlad … “Dracula’s Dynasty” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0233574/ 1980 "Savage Encounter" Review![]() IF YOU LIKED ‘STRAW DOGS’, YOU ARE CERTAIN TO ENJOY ‘DEMON LUST’. A honeymooning couple take a vacation in a remote country bungalow. Before long, they’re visited by two backwoods psychos. Terror, assault, and rape are inevitable. The U.S. video release from Genesis (released in 1988 under the title DEMON LUST) is missing ten minutes. “Savage Encounter” YouTube – https://youtu.be/7wLPkC4welw You Ain't Seen!? "Sleepaway Camp" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory) ![]() Synopsis After a terrible boating accident killed her family, shy Angela Baker (Felissa Rose, Return To Sleepaway Camp) went to live with her eccentric Aunt Martha and her cousin Ricky. This summer, Martha decides to send them both to Camp Arawak, a place to enjoy the great outdoors. Shortly after their arrival, a series of bizarre and violent "accidents" begin to claim the lives of various campers. Has a dark secret returned from the camp's past…or will an unspeakable horror end the Summer season for all? From its grisly makeup effects to the truly shocking, and unforgettable, climax, Sleepaway Camp is no ordinary slasher film…it's a cult classic! Bonus Features New 2K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative New Commentary With Stars Felissa Rose And Jonathan Tierston Original Commentary With Director/Writer Robert Hiltzik, Felissa Rose And Webmaster Jeff Hayes New Interviews With Cast And Crew Sleepaway Camp Scrapbook Short Film "Judy" By Jeff Hayes Theatrical Trailer And More! “Sleepaway Camp” Blu-Ray – https://shoutfactory.com/product/sleepaway-camp-collector-s-edition?product_id=3215 Podcast Version![]() Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK Anchor – https://anchor.fm/mrparka Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Update4K 1. Out of the Blue 2. Faceless Blu-Ray 3. The Female Executioner 4. Blood Hunt 5. Mansion of the Living Dead 6. Macumba Sexual 7. The Shadowed Mind 8. All About Evil 9. Libido 10. Little Corey Gorey 11. The Violent Breed 12. Osombie Film NotesHell High – 1989 – Douglas Grossman The Righteous – 2021 – Mark O’Brien The Necro Files – 1997 – Matt Jaissle A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors – 1987 – Chuck Russell Trick ’r Treat – 2007 – Michael Dougherty House of 1000 Corpses – 2003 – Rob Zombie Kiss of the Damned – 2013 – Xan Cassavetes Humanoids from the Deep – 1980 – Barbara Peeters Terror Train – 1980 – Roger Spottiswoode Last Rites – 1980 – Domonic Paris The Thirteen Reunion – 1980 – Peter Sasdy Witching Time – 1980 – Don Leaver Blow Job – 1980 – Alberto Cavallone Dracula’s Dynasty – 1980 – Alfredo B. Crevenna Savage Encounter – 1980 – Bernard Buys Sleepaway Camp – 1983 – Robert Hiltzik 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 “The Brain from Planet Arous” Review– 0:21 Patreon Pick “Fatal Vacation” Review– 7:32 1980 “Prom Night” Review – 13:10 1980 “Death Ship” Reviews– 24:24 1980 “Devil Hunter” Review– 30:57 1980 “Cannibal Terror” Review – 34:26 1980 “Mother’s Day” Review– 40:07 1980 “Schizoid” 4K Review – 47:12 1980 “Nightmares” aka “Stage Fright” Review–51:39 1980 “Demented” Review – 57:00 1980 Blindspot “Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu” Review with Jeremy – 1:02:43 Questions/Answers/ Top 1980 List from the Listeners/ Question of the Week? “Favorite vacaction/camping horror/exploitation film?” – 1:13:57 Update – 1:32:42 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"The Brain from Planet Arous" Blu-Ray Review (Film Detective) ![]() When Gor, an evil brain from planet Arous, inhabits the body of scientist Steve March, his intention is nothing less than world domination! Get ready for planet Earth to be overtaken by a criminal brain from outer space! When Gor, an evil brain from planet Arous, inhabits the body of scientist Steve March, his intention is nothing less than world domination. Lucky for Earth, another intergalactic brain, Vol, offers to assist March's wife, Sally, in stopping the madness. How does Vol intend to help? By inhabiting Sally's dog! A great example of cut-rate sci-fi from the 1950s, this independently produced feature stars B movie favorite John Agar (The Mole People, Revenge of the Creature), and was directed by Nathan Juran, a master of the genre who helmed such classics as The Deadly Mantis, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, and The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. Bonus Materials Full Color Booklet with original essay by Author/ Historian Tom Weaver Full commentary track by historians Tom Weaver, David Schecter, Larry Blamire, and PLANET AROUS star, Joyce Meadows The Man Before the Brain: Director Nathan Juran : an original Ballyhoo Motion Pictures production The Man Behind the Brain: The World of Nathan Juran : an original Ballyhoo Motion Pictures production The film will also be included in a full frame format, 1.33:1 Now including a special, all new, featurette, 'Not the Same Brain,' by Actor Joyce Meadows! Film Detective – https://www.thefilmdetective.com/ “The Brain from Planet Arous” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-brain-from-planet-arous-film-detective-special-edition-blu-ray "Fatal Vacation" Blu-Ray Review (Panorama) ![]() Travel agent Bob is very good at organizing Hong Kong tours to the Philippines. But everything goes wrong. The group are hijacked by armed Philippine Communists who hold them as hostages to bargain for the release of their captured leader. The Reds rape and torture. They kill off the hostages daily to put pressure on the government….. “Fatal Vacation” Blu-Ray – https://www.dddhouse.hk/products/fatal-vacation-blu-ray-1990 1980 "Prom Night" Blu-Ray Review (Synapse)![]() If you're not back by midnight... you won't be coming home! Jamie Lee Curtis (the "HALLOWEEN" film series) and Leslie Nielsen ("THE NAKED GUN" film and TV series, FORBIDDEN PLANET) star in this celebrated "slasher" horror classic. Four Hamilton High seniors are hiding a terrible secret. What happened to Robin Hammond six years ago was a game that turned into a horrible tragedy, and someone saw what they did... someone waiting for gruesome revenge! Wearing a black hood and wielding an axe, a killer brutally slaughters the teenagers one by one at their high school prom. As the spotlight falls on the newly crowned prom king and queen, the psychopath will show everyone his new favorite game to play... Are you ready for a bloody night of "Disco Madness"? Synapse Films is proud to present PROM NIGHT in a beautiful new version, remastered and restored in 2K from the original 35mm camera negative with an all-new 5.1 surround mix. Bonus Materials Brand-New 2K High-Definition Transfer from the Original 35mm Camera Negative 5.1 Surround Remix Specifically Created for This Release (Original 2.0 Mono Included) Audio Commentary with Director Paul Lynch and Screenwriter William Gray THE HORRORS OF HAMILTON HIGH: The Making of 'Prom Night' – Featurette Collection of Additional Scenes Added for Television Broadcast Never-Before-Seen Outtakes from “Prom Night” [Exclusive to Blu-ray] Motion Still Gallery [Exclusive to Blu-ray] Original Theatrical Trailer & Television Spots English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Synapse Films – https://www.synapsefilms.com/ “Prom Night” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/prom-night-blu-ray 1980 "Death Ship" Blu-Ray Review (Scorpion)![]() Academy Award winner George Kennedy stars with Richard Crenna, Nick Mancuso and Saul Rubinek in this terrifying tale of a possessed ship searching for new victims on the high seas! An ocean liner carrying vacationing passengers collides with a mysterious freighter. The handful of survivors seek refuge aboard the sinister freighter, which turns out to be possessed by the evil that once commanded it! The Deathship has a life of its own....pray you are never rescued by the Deathship! Starring George Kennedy, Richard Crenna, Nick Mancuso, Sally Ann Howes, Saul Rubinek Special Features: New 2K scan of the original interpositive of the longer cut, New 5.1 Audio, Watch in Katrina's Nightmare Theatre mode, Audio Commentary with director Alvin Rakoff, Featurette with Rakoff, writer Jack Hill, actors George Kennedy and Nick Mancuso, Isolated Music Score, What the Ship is Saying featurette, Original Script, Still Gallery, Original Trailer, English Subtitles, Reversible Cover “Death Ship” Blu-Ray – https://roninflix.com/products/death-ship 1980 "Devil Hunter" and "Cannibal Terror" Blu-Ray Review (Severin)![]() Cannibal Terror Even by the sleaziest standards of '80s EuroTrash, it remains a film that must be seen to be believed: When a pair of criminal knuckleheads and their busty moll kidnap the young daughter of a wealthy tycoon, they foolishly choose to hide in a local jungle infested with ferocious cannibals. What follows is a mind-roasting exercise in atrocious acting, gratuitous nudity and gut-munching mayhem by a ravenous tribe of flesh eaters who inexplicably sport comb-overs and Elvis sideburns. Robert Foster (INCONFESSABLE ORGIES OF EMMANUELLE), Pamela Stanford (WHITE CANNIBAL QUEEN) and Burt Altman (THE DEVIL HUNTERS) star in this infamous Spanish/French co-production that was banned in Britain as one of the original 'Video Nasties' and is now presented uncut, uncensored and mastered in High-Def for the first time ever in America! Special Features: The Way Of All Flesh: Interview With Director Alain Deruelle (aka Allan W Steeve) Spicy Deleted Scene Theatrical Trailer French Track Devil Hunter King Of EuroSleaze Jess Franco (BLOODY MOON, MACUMBA SEXUAL) takes on the `80s Cannibal genre and delivers a jungle sickie like no other! When a safari of sexy babes and violent boneheads ventures into native-crazed wilderness, Uncle Jess unleashes a deluge of relentless nudity, dubious anthropology and his own brand of cut-rate carnage. Ursula Fellner (SADOMANIA), Al Cliver (ZOMBIE), Robert Foster (CANNIBAL TERROR) and Gisela Hahn (CONTAMINATION) co-star in this original Video Nasty, also tastefully known as SEXO CANNIBAL and MANDINGO MANHUNTER, with something to offend everyone, now fully restored from the original Spanish negative and presented uncut and uncensored in HD! Special Features: Sexo Canibal: Interview With Director Jess Franco Spirit Of The B Hive: Interview With Actor Bertrand Altman “Devil Hunter/Cannibal Terror” Blu-Ray – https://severinfilms.com/products/devil-huntercannibal-terror-blu-ray 1980 "Mother's Day" Blu-Ray Review (Anchor Bay)![]() Lovin sons always do what their mothers tell them to…even if it's to KILL!!! The Troma Team is proud to bring you Charles Kaufman's Mother's Day, the independent horror classic which redefines the term ''family values.'' This stylish, horrific and darkly humorous film is a worldwide favorite. In the spirit of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Mother's Day is a celebration of gore and depravity that is certain to offend the weak of heart! “Mother’s Day” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Day-Blu-ray-Nancy-Hendrickson/dp/B008DL4HNO/ 1980 "Schizoid" 4K Review (Vinegar Syndrome)![]() Product Description Vinegar Syndrome specializes in the masterful restoration and distribution of cult, horror, and erotic films from the 1960s-90s. Before becoming known for their over-the-top action spectacles, Cannon Films dabbled in the early 80s slasher craze, producing a handful of original slice n' dice classics, two of which are presented here on 4K UHD for the first time, from Vinegar Syndrome! Pieter Fales is a renowned psychiatrist who is unable to reconcile his relationship with his teenage daughter, Alison. Julie, one of Pieter's patients, is a successful advice columnist in the midst of a messy divorce, who has also started receiving threatening letters. When a black clad, scissors wielding killer begins murdering people in Julie's life, she begins to suspect that her unknown writer and this mystery assailant might be one and the same... Taking strong stylistic cues from the giallo genre, director David Paulsen's (Savage Weekend) SCHIZOID, is a delirious whodunit headlined by cult film superstar, Klaus Kinski (Nosferatu the Vampyre), alongside Donna Wilkes (Angel), Marianna Hill (Messiah of Evil), and an early appearance from Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), all amplified with a throbbing electronic score by Craig Huxley and presented here from a stunning new 4K restoration! When Susan was a little girl, she rejected the Valentine of a lovestruck classmate. Decades later, she's come to the hospital for a routine medical examination. But when her x-rays seem to show something unusual, Susan finds herself trapped in a bizarre medical nightmare, made all the worse as her vengeful childhood valentine, disguised among the hospital staff, begins murdering everyone in his path as a means of proving his undying 'romantic' obsession... With its exceptionally colorful cinematography by Nicholas Josef von Sternberg (Slaughterhouse Rock) and otherworldly sense of surrealism, trailblazing Israeli filmmaker Boaz Davidson's (The Last American Virgin) sole foray into horror cinema, X-RAY (aka Hospital Massacre) is a slasher like no other and has been freshly restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative, allowing its one-of-a-kind weirdness to be experienced as never before. Bonus Features: Newly scanned & restored in 4K from their 35mm original camera negatives "Shooting by March" - a brand new interview with Schizoid writer/director David Paulsen "Hide the Scissors" - a brand new interview with Schizoid actress Donna Wilkes "Blood in the Jacuzzi" - a brand new interview with Schizoid makeup artist Erica Ueland "A Wellesley Graduate" - a brand new interview with Schizoid actress Flo Lawrence "Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray" - a brand new making-of documentary featuring interviews with the cast and crew of X-Ray "Bad Medicine" - an archival interview with X-Ray director Boaz Davidson<BR>10. Original theatrical trailer for Schizoid Inside cover artwork English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “Schizoid/ X-Ray” 4K – https://www.amazon.com/Schizoid-X-Ray-Ultra-Blu-ray-Set/dp/B09V88K8DF/ 1980 "Nightmares" aka "Stage Fright" Blu-Ray Review (Umbrella)![]() When the curtain rises, the nightmares begin in this Australian shocker. A series of violent killings plagues a stage troupe's latest production, and a disturbed young actress who witnessed her mother's death as a child fears she may be the murderer. Jenny Neumann, Max Phipps, Gary Sweet, John Michael Howson, Nina Landis, and Briony Behets star. AKA: "Stage Fright." 80 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; interview; deleted scenes; photo gallery; audio commentary; theatrical trailer. Region Free “Nightmares” Blu-Ray – https://www.deepdiscount.com/nightmares-aka-stage-fright/9344256022838 1980 "Demented" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)![]() She has lost everything. Hope…control…and her mind. After surviving a brutal and devastating assault, Linda Rodgers is institutionalized in order to deal with her intense trauma. By the time she is finally released, her attackers have been brought to justice and imprisoned…but the psychological scars remain. Tormented by visions of her attackers, and mistreated by her philandering husband, Linda is pushed over the edge when she encounters four young men whom she confuses with the men who assaulted her. Consumed with madness, Linda attempts to enact a bloody retribution for the disgusting crimes committed upon her… and no one is safe in this shocking 1980 exploitation film in the tradition of I Spit On Your Grave. “Demented” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Demented-Blu-ray-Sallee-Young/dp/B01MY5DOT0/ Blindspot "Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental)![]() Koyomi Araragi was turned into a vampire by the legendary vampire, Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade, and he needs to revive the weakened vampire back to her complete form to return to being human again. The only way for Koyomi to achieve his goal is to fight the three vampire hunters – Dramaturgy, Episode and Guillotinecutter. “Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu” Prime Rental – https://www.amazon.com/Kizumonogatari-Part-Nekketsu-Hiroshi-Kamiya/dp/B07JC1DQ32/ UpdateBlu-Ray
Podcast![]() Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK Anchor – https://anchor.fm/mrparka Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Film NotesThe Brain from Planet Arous – 1957 – Nathan H. Juran Fatal Vacation – 1990 – Eric Tsang Prom Night – 1980 – Paul Lynch Death Ship – 1980 – Alvin Rakoff Devil Hunter – 1980 – Jess Franco Cannibal Terror – 1980 – Olivier Mathot/Alain Deruelle/Julio Pérez Tabernero Mother’s Day – 1980 – Charles Kaufman Schizoid – 1980 – David Paulsen Nightmares – 1980 – John D. Lamond Demented – 1980 – Arthur Jeffreys Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu – 2016 – Akiyuki Simbo/ Tatsuya Oishi 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 “The Fabulous Baker Boys” Review– 0:13 “Monday Morning” Review– 6:31 “Baby Oopsie” Review – 13:45 “The Good Son” Reviews – 20:48 Patreon Pick “The Chase” Review – 27:54 1980 “New Year’s Evil” Review– 26:53 1980 “Without Warning” Review – 34:44 1980 “The Fog” Review–40:10 1980 “Wolf Lake” Review – 45:54 1980 “Sex Hunter 1980” Review – 52:44 1980 “Morir de miedo” – 56:53 1980 “That House in the Outskirts ” – 59:29 You Ain’t Seen!? “A Clockwork Orange” Review with Jeremy – 1:02:35 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week, “Favorite movie reference book?” – 1:27:42 Update/ Patreon Drawing – 1:39:51/ 1:43:54 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"The Fabulous Baker Boys" Blu-Ray Review (MVD Marquee) ![]() For 31 years it's been just the Fabulous Baker Boys... but times change. Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski), Michelle Pfeiffer (What Lies Beneath) and Beau Bridges (The Descendants) enchant in this "lovely and fragile" (New York Magazine) tale about sibling musicians and the sultry singer who leads them to success. "Wry, sexy and enormously rewarding" (Jeffrey Lyons), The Fabulous Baker Boys is sizzling, slick entertainment that could "play just about everybody's strings" (Washington Post). Jack and Frank Baker are stuck in a rut. Playing the same tired tunes night after night; the brothers are in desperate need of change. So when they meet a sultry songbird named Susie Diamond, their future starts to sparkle. But when life in the limelight brings old rivalries to the surface as Jack and Susie's relationship heats up, the Baker boys soon find their act - and their lives - growing more entertaining than either of them may be able to handle! Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the main feature in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio LPCM Master Audio 2.0 Stereo English SDH Subtitles Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Steve Kloves, hosted by Twilight Time's Julie Kirgo and Nick Redman Audio Commentary with Director of Photography Michael Ballhaus Isolated Music & Effects Track The Fabulous Baker Boys: 1989 Behind the Scenes featurette (SD, 6:54) Jeff Bridges & Beau Bridges: 1989 Behind the Scenes featurette (SD, 3:15) Michelle Pfeiffer: 1989 Behind the Scenes featurette (SD, 3:36) Deleted Scenes (SD, 21:16) Original Theatrical Trailer (HD, 2:47) 2 TV Spots (SD) 2-Sided Artwork Limited Edition Slipcover (First Pressing Only) MVD Rewind/Marque Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection/ “The Fabulous Baker Boys” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-fabulous-baker-boys-collectors-edition-blu-ray "Monday Morning" Blu-Ray Review (MVD Rewind Collection) ![]() ANOTHER YEAR. ANOTHER SCHOOL. ANOTHER BATTLE. Bobby Parker (Noah Blake, Mystery Men), is a poor kid from the wrong side of the tracks whose family constantly moves to wherever his father can find work. He and his best friend Bill (Karl Wiedergott, The Wrong Guys), are new to Oceana High and their presence is definitely not welcome. James Hedges (Brandon Hooper, Chasing Mavericks), the student leader and son of the town mayor, cannot stand any outsider. And he especially doesn't like someone who "doesn't know his place" - like Bobby Parker. To make matters worse, James discovers that Bobby is dating his sister Noreen (Julianne McNamara, Saturday the 14th Strikes Back). Along with a few of his friends, he decides to teach Bobby a lesson. On Monday morning, James and his friends pull a gun to scare Bobby into straightening out, but the plan fails. The two struggle and when a teacher is shot, everyone is ready to blame Bobby. With no place to turn, Bobby grabs the gun and instructs everyone to sit tight. When the police show up ready for action, Bobby must convince the class of his innocence - before it's too late. MONDAY MORNING marks the debut film (and the only film directed by) mega-producer Don Murphy (Transformers, Natural Born Killers, Gemini Man) and features a supporting cast that includes Jason Lively (National Lampoon's European Vacation) and Lisa Rinna ("Melrose Place"). Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) presentation of the main feature in 1.85:1 aspect ratio Audio: Mono English Subtitles Original VHS version with its alternate title “Class of Fear” (SD, 1.33:1, 105 mins) NEW! Interview with writer and director Don Murphy (HD, 52:50) Don Murphy: Portrait of a Producer (1080p; 24:01) Reversible Artwork (with alternate 'Class of Fear' title and artwork) Collectible Mini-Poster MVD Rewind/Marque Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection/ “Monday Morning” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/monday-morning-aka-class-of-fear-collectors-edition-blu-ray "Baby Oopsie" Blu-Ray Review (Full Moon) ![]() The killer doll Baby Oopsie from the 'Demonic Toys' universe returns! Sybil Pittman's only joy in life is her massive doll collection. Every day, she locks herself in her basement, broadcasting her doll restoration vlog all by herself, that is until the remnants of the dreaded "Baby Oopsie" comes into her life! After carefully restoring the doll, Sybil comes to realize that the tiny terror is alive...with murder and mayhem on its mind! Bonus Materials Full Moon Features Trailers Behind the Scenes Baby Oopsie Videozone Featurette All Dolled Up Featurette Full Moon Entertainment – https://www.fullmoondirect.com/ “Baby Oopsie” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/baby-oopsie-blu-ray "The Good Son" Blu-Ray Review (Kino) ![]() Evil Has Many Faces! Evil resides in an unexpected place in this gripping, suspense-filled drama, written by Ian McEwan (Atonement) and directed by Joseph Ruben (The Stepfather, Sleeping with the Enemy). Macaulay Culkin (Home Alone) stars as Henry, an angelic-looking boy who seems loving and loyal to his parents, sister and friends. Only his cousin Mark (Elijah Wood, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) sees what lurks behind Henry's smile - secret thoughts and a love of deadly sadistic games. But when Mark tries to warn Henry's family, they won't believe him, leaving the terrified youngster alone to battle his jealous, menacing cousin. The stellar cast includes Wendy Crewson (Air Force One), David Hugh Kelly (Cujo and TV’s Hardcastle and McCormick) and David Morse (The Indian Runner). Blu-ray Extras Include: Interview with Director Joseph Ruben Interview with actor Wendy Crewson Interview with actor Daniel Hugh Kelly Interview with actor David Morse Interview with Cinematographer John Lindley Trailers Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “The Good Son” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/film/thegoodson Patreon Pick "The Chase" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental) ![]() A BREATHLESS EXPLOSIVE STORY OF TODAY! The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town. “The Chase” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Chase-Twilight-Time-Blu-ray/dp/B01M5BKSAR/ 1980 "New Year's Evil" Blu-Ray Review (Kino)![]() On a totally punked-out New Year’s Eve, vivacious TV hostess Diane “Blaze” Sullivan counts down the hours to midnight. But as her show progresses, every hour, on the hour, a savage maniac slashes up a new female victim. As the trail of mutilated bodies spreads throughout the city, it becomes apparent that the psychopath’s ultimate target is Blaze herself. Desperate to stop the bloody rampage, the police frantically seal off the ongoing televised festivities. But the killer is quicker than they suspected—and he’s also the last one anyone suspects. So join the holiday season’s deadliest celebration with a New Year’s resolution to stay alive! Starring Roz Kelly (TV’s Happy Days), Kip Niven (Magnum Force), Grant Cramer (Hardbodies), Louisa Moritz (Death Race 2000), Taaffe O’Connell (Galaxy of Terror) and Teri Copley (TV’s We Got It Made), New Year’s Evil is a killer party you’ll never forget from director Emmett Alston (9 Deaths of the Ninja, Demonwarp) and producers Golan-Globus (Enter the Ninja, Runaway Train). Blu-ray Extras Include: Brand New 2K Master Audio Commentary by Director Emmett Alston, Moderated by Code Red's Bill Olsen The Making of New Year’s Evil: Featuring Interviews with Cinematographer Thomas Ackerman and Actors Kip Niven, Grant Cramer and Taaffe O’Connell Theatrical Trailer Newly Commissioned Art by Vince Evans Reversible Art Optional English Subtitles Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “New Year’s Evil” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/new-years-evil-special-edition-blu-ray 1980 "Without Warning" Blu-Ray Review (Kino)![]() From Greydon Clark, the legendary cult director of Satan’s Cheerleaders, Angels Brigade, The Return, Wacko, Joysticks, Final Justice and Uninvited, comes the ultimate in extraterrestrial terror—Without Warning. It’s an alien. It preys on human fear. It feeds on human flesh. It comes with flying, bloodsucking jellyfish. And it’s here! A group of teenagers, a grizzled hunter and a crazy war veteran wage a life-and-death battle against the insidious invader. Be warned, there can be only one survivor. The alien—or Earth. Humanity depends on Jack Palance (Sudden Fear), Martin Landau (The Being), Tarah Nutter (Chilly Scenes of Winter), Christopher S. Nelson (Roller Boogie), Cameron Mitchell (Silent Scream), Neville Brand (Eaten Alive), Sue Ane Langdon (The Evictors), Ralph Meeker (Kiss Me Deadly), Larry Storch (Sweet Sixteen), Lynn Theel (Humanoids from the Deep), Darby Hinton (Hi-Riders) and David Caruso (King of New York) to defeat the evil E.T. (Kevin Peter Hall, the predator in Predator). Ace cinematographer Dean Cundey (The Thing) lensed this classic creepfest and effects whiz Greg Cannom (Bram Stoker’s Dracula) created the freaky fiends from outer space. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! Blu-ray Extras Include: Brand New 2K Masters Audio Commentary by Producer/Director Greydon Clark Greg & Sandy’s Alien Adventures: Interviews with Actors Tarah Nutter and Christopher S. Nelson (20:44) Independents Day: Interview with Cinematographer Dean Cundey (15:05) Producers vs. Aliens: Interview with Co-Writer/Co-Producer Daniel Grodnik (11:24) Hunter’s Blood: Interview with Special Make-Up Effects Creator Greg Cannom (5:56) TRAILERS FROM HELL with Mike Mendez Theatrical Trailer Newly Commissioned Art by Vince Evans Optional English Subtitles Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Without Warning” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/without-warning-special-edition-blu-ray 1980 "The Fog" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)![]() Synopsis When the fog rolls in ... the terror begins! This moody horror classic from master of terror John Carpenter (The Thing) and producer Debra Hill (Escape From New York) stars Adrienne Barbeau (Swamp Thing), Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween), Tom Atkins (Halloween III: Season Of The Witch), Hal Holbrook (Creepshow) and Janet Leigh (Psycho). Don't get lost in the fog ... The sleepy seaside village of Antonio Bay is about to learn the true meaning of the word "vengeance." This seemingly perfect town masks a guilty secret ... a past steeped in greed and murder. Exactly 100 years ago, a ship was horribly wrecked under mysterious circumstances in a thick, eerie fog. Now, shrouded in darkness, the long-dead mariners have returned from their watery grave to exact a bloody revenge. Bonus Features NEW 1080p High-Definition Transfer Supervised By Cinematographer Dean Cundey Audio Commentary With Writer/Director John Carpenter And Writer/Producer Debra Hill NEW Audio Commentary With Actors Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins And Production Designer Tommy Lee Wallace NEW Interview With Jamie Lee Curtis Tales From The Mist: Inside The Fog Featurette Fear On Film: Inside The Fog Featurette The Fog: Storyboard To Film Featurette Horror's Hallowed Grounds – A New Look At The Film's Locations Outtakes Theatrical Trailers TV Spots Photo Gallery “The Fog” Blu-Ray – https://shoutfactory.com/product/the-fog-collector-s-edition-1?product_id=3030 1980 "Wolf Lake" Blu-Ray Review (Kino)![]() Screen legend Rod Steiger (In the Heat of the Night) heads a powerful cast in this violent and bloody clash between a WWII veteran and Vietnam army deserter. Steiger plays Charlie, an ex-Marine who lost his only son in the Vietnam War. He and his friends George (Richard Herd, Trancers), Sweeney (Paul Mantee, Framed) and Wilbur (Jerry Hardin, Cujo) fly to a remote Canadian hunting lodge for their annual outing. There they meet the lodge’s new caretaker (David Huffman, Firefox) and his beautiful girlfriend (Robin Mattson, General Hospital). The tension mounts and the hatred slowly builds when Charlie finds out the new caretaker is a deserter. The two men clash as Charlie and his buddies start terrorizing the young couple… playing a sick game of survival. But when David is pushed too far, the hunters become the hunted and surviving the night at Wolf Lake becomes a challenge to all. Written and directed by western legend Burt Kennedy (Support Your Local Sheriff!, Young Billy Young). Blu-ray Extras Include: Interview with actors Jerry Harden and Richard Herd Interview with Producer Lance Hool Trailers Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Wolf Lake” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/wolf-lake-blu-ray 1980 "Sex Hunter 1980" DVD Review (Impulse Pictures)![]() Nikkatsu's Erotic Take on Dario Argento's SUSPIRIA! Miki, a young and talented ballet dancer, is accepted into an exclusive, and very private, academy run by a mysterious woman named Kaibara Akiko. Miki wants to further her dance education and rekindle her relationship with her boyfriend, but soon discovers all the horrible perversions forced upon the academy students. She is subjected to constant violent sexual acts and torture and realizes there may be no escape! With similar tones to Italian horror maestro Dario Argento's masterwork SUSPIRIA, SEX HUNTER: 1980 is one of the more controversial entries in the Nikkatsu Erotic Films Collection. The depictions of disturbing sexual violence so concerned Nikkatsu studios, they actually warned director Toshiharu Ikeda to tone things down for his next film! Bonus Materials Newly Translated Removable English Subtitles Liner Notes from Japanese Film Historian Jasper Sharp Original Theatrical Trailer Impulse Pictures – https://impulse-pictures.com/search/ “Sex Hunter 1980” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/sex-hunter-1980-dvd 1980 "Morir de miedo" Review![]() A young man with a chronic heart condition and his sensual wife head to their secluded house in the Madrid highlands to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary. During the journey, they hear that a pair of criminals has robbed a chalet and committed a violation. At night, when everything is quiet, the mysterious figure of a psychopath appears. The evening will be unforgettable. “Morir de miedo” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081181/ 1980 "That House in the Outskirts" Review![]() aka Aquella casa en las afueras Synopsis A young girl’s husband rents a lovely home just outside of Madrid so she can spend the last three months of her pregnancy in peace and luxury. Unfortunately, just as they arrive at the home, the girl realizes that it is the place where she had secretly had an illegal abortion some years before. The clinic is long-gone, but this doesn’t ease the woman’s disquiet. Things get even worse when she learns that her upstairs neighbor is the old abortionist’s assistant. “That House in the Outskirts” YouTube – https://youtu.be/3tLQOBi7RUE You Ain't Seen!? "A Clockwork Orange" 4K Review![]() BEING THE ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG MAN WHOSE PRINCIPAL INTERESTS ARE RAPE, ULTRA-VIOLENCE AND BEETHOVEN. In a near-future Britain, young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please. When not destroying the lives of others, Alex swoons to the music of Beethoven. The state, eager to crack down on juvenile crime, gives an incarcerated Alex the option to undergo an invasive procedure that’ll rob him of all personal agency. In a time when conscience is a commodity, can Alex change his tune? “A Clockwork Orange” 4K – https://www.amazon.com/Clockwork-Orange-Ultra-Blu-ray-Digital/dp/B09B8FXZ8N Podcast![]() Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK Anchor – https://anchor.fm/mrparka Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Update1. The Return of Captain Invincible 2. The Eurocrypt of Christopher Lee Collection Vol 2 (Uncle Was a Vampire/ The Secret of the Red Orchid/ Dark Places /Dracula and Son/ Murder Story) 3. X-Cross 4. Alive 5. Doomed Megalopolis 6. Rise of the Machine Girls 7. Black Rat 8. Uzumaki 9. X DVD 10. Reap of Evil Book 11. Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and His Films Film NotesThe Fabulous Baker Boys – 1989 – Steve Kloves Monday Morning – 1995 – Don Murphy Baby Oopsie – 2021 – William Butler The Good Son – 1993 – Joseph Ruben The Chase – 1966 – Arthur Penn New Year’s Evil – 1980 – Emmett Alston Without Warning – 1980 – Greydon Clark The Fog – 1980 – John Carpenter Wolf Lake – 1980 – Burt Kennedy Sex Hunter 1980 – 1980 – Toshiharu Ikeda Morir de miedo – 1980 – Juan José Porto That House in the Outskirts – 1980 – Eugenio Martín A Clockwork Orange – 1971 – Stanley Kubrick 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 “Uncle Sam” 4K Review– 0:28 “Video Psycho” Review– 9:34 “Why Don’t You Play in Hell?” Review – 13:45 “The Bushwhacker/ The Ravager” Reviews – 20:48 “Offseason” Review – 27:54 “Hard Target” 4K Review– 32:48 Patreon Pick “Knockabout” Review – 39:15 1980 “Forbidden Zone” Review–43:25 1980 “Fade to Black” Review – 52:27 1980 “The Unseen” Review – 59:58 1980 “Funeral Home” – 1:06:30 1980 “Night of the Hunted” – 1:11:30 1980 “Night of Death!”– 1:15:47 You Ain’t Seen!? “The Little Shop of Horrors” Review with Jeremy – 1:20:23 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week, “Any movie you loved as a kid that doesn’t hold up?” – 1:32:36 Update – 1:39:46 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Uncle Sam" 4K Review (Blue Underground) ![]() When Uncle Sam rises from the dead to punish the unpatriotic, only his young nephew and a bitter Korean War veteran can stop his red-blooded rampage. The Star-Spangled Shocker From The Creators Of MANIAC COP It's Fourth Of July Weekend, and the recently discovered corpse of Sgt. Sam Harper - killed by 'friendly fire' during the first Gulf War - is returned to his all-American hometown. But when Sam rises from the dead to punish the unpatriotic, only his young nephew and a bitter Korean War veteran (Soul icon Isaac Hayes of SHAFT and SOUTH PARK fame) can stop his red-blooded rampage. Draft dodgers, tax cheats, crooked politicians and flag-burners beware: Uncle Sam wants you... DEAD! Timothy Bottoms (THE LAST PICTURE SHOW), Bo Hopkins (THE WILD BUNCH), William Smith (FAST COMPANY), P.J. Soles (HALLOWEEN, CARRIE) and Oscar® nominee Robert Forster (JACKIE BROWN) co-star in this zombie horror hit directed by William Lustig (MANIAC, RELENTLESS) and written by Larry Cohen (GOD TOLD ME TO, THE STUFF). Now Blue Underground is thrilled to present UNCLE SAM in a sparkling new 25th Anniversary restoration, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the original 35mm negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, loaded with illuminating Extras! Bonus Materials Ultra HD Blu-ray (2160p) Widescreen 2.40:1 feature presentation Audio: Dolby Atmos (English); 5.1 DTS-HD (English) Subtitles: English SDH, Francais, Espanol Audio Commentary #1 with Director William Lustig, Writer Larry Cohen and Producer George G. Braunstein Audio Commentary #2 with Director William Lustig and Star Isaac Hayes Fire Stunts with Audio Commentary by Stunt Coordinator Spiro Razatos Deleted Scene Gag Reel Theatrical Trailer Poster & Still Gallery Blue Underground – https://www.facebook.com/BlueUndergroundFilms/ “Uncle Sam” 4K – https://mvdshop.com/products/uncle-sam-4k-uhd-blu-ray-4k-ultra-hd "Video Psycho" DVD Review (Sub Rosa Studios)![]() The terror starts the moment you pick him up. Ryan is a drifter going from town to town looking for the perfect girlfriend. When he meets Kylie, he is instantly smitten. Only problem is, Kylie already has a boyfriend named Rick. But Ryan won't let anyone stand in his way to be with Kylie. How far will Ryan go for love? Bonus Materials Commentary Track Victims of The Psycho Interview Art Molina Interview Adam Kraatz Interview Jennifer Jordan Interview Rehearsal, Deleted and Alternate Scenes Outtakes Early Trailer Official Trailer Teaser Trailers SRS Trailers Sub Rosa Studios – http://srscinema.com/home/?page_id=190 “Video Psycho” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/video-psycho-dvd "Why Don't You Play in Hell?" Blu-Ray Review![]() On the eve of revenge against yakuza boss Ikegami, all rival boss Muto wants to do is complete his movie hit: a real battle to the death! Ten years ago, yakuza mid-boss Ikegami led an assault against rival don Muto. Now, on the eve of his revenge, all Muto wants to do is complete his masterpiece, a feature film with his daughter in the starring role, before his wife is released from prison and The F Bombers are standing by with the chance of a lifetime: to film a real, live yakuza battle to the death...on 35mm! Sales Points WINNER - 2013 Toronto International Film Festival: People's Choice Award (in the Midnight Madness section). 'Why Don't You Play in Hell?' has its world premiere at the 2013 Venice Film Festival, followed by a 2014 release in theatres. Cult classic Japanese film directed, written and scored by acclaimed filmmaker Sion Sono (Love Exposure, Prisoners of the Ghostland). “Why Don’t You Play in Hell” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/why-dont-you-play-in-hell-blu-ray "The Bushwhacker/ The Ravager" Blu-Ray Review (Mondo Macabro)![]() THE RAVAGER and THE BUSHWHACKER represent the last hurrah for rough and tumble 60s style sexploitation before hardcore sex films completely took over the market. In lieu of graphic sex, exploitation films in this era leaned on violence to give the audience the sick thrills they were looking for. These two films are basically the last gasp, the final push on the envelope of this genre towards more extreme, horror-oriented fare, and in this they were perhaps too extreme for the raincoat brigade. After their brief theatrical runs, both disappeared for decades until unearthed by Something Weird Video in the 2000s. THE RAVAGER was the brainchild of Belgian cinematic weirdo Charles Nizet, whose life was as bizarre as any film he made. But THE RAVAGER is perhaps his craziest movie, and stars Pierre Agostino, a regular in the films of Ray Dennis Steckler from the same period, as a PTSD stricken Vietnam vet with a peculiar kink for peeking on couples making love and then blowing them to smithereens with homemade bombs. THE BUSHWHACKER was made by longtime exploitation maven Byron Mabe, who directed the classic SHE-FREAK. After their plane goes down somewhere in the deserts of the American southwest, a party of one alpha male and three lusty ladies are pursued through wild by an insane, coonskin-cap-wearing killer, who has an insatiable taste for female flesh. Both films occupy a strange space somewhere between the roughies of the 1960s and the slasher films of the late 1970s and early 80s. Which probably explains why they were MIA for so many years. American Arcana is proud to present these unique exploitation films on Blu-ray for the first time anywhere in the world, uncut and taken from the best available elements straight from the Something Weird Archives. DISC FEATURES Region free 1080p presentation of both film taken from 2K scans of rare 35mm prints Missing gore scene(in SD) from THE BUSHWHACKER reinstated, making this the most complete version of this film ever presented on video Trailers for both films A selection of trailers from the SWV Vaults Mondo Macabro – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/ “The Bushwhacker/ The Ravager” Blu-Ray – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/product/the-bushwhacker-the-ravager-retail-edition "Offseason" Blu-Ray Review (RLJE Entertainment)![]() Upon receiving a mysterious letter that her mother’s grave site has been vandalized, Marie quickly returns to the isolated offshore island where her late mother is buried. When she arrives, she discovers that the island is closing for the offseason with the bridges raised until spring, leaving her stranded. With one strange interaction with the local townspeople after another, Marie soon realizes that something is not quite right in this small town. She must unveil the mystery behind her mother’s troubled past in order to make it out alive. “Offseason” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Offseason-Jocelin-Donahue-Swanberg-Richard/dp/B09X5ZP8LC/ "Hard Target" 4K Review (Kino Lorber)![]() The legendary “Muscles from Brussels” Jean-Claude Van Damme (No Retreat, No Surrender, Kickboxer) teams up with world-famous action director John Woo (The Killer, Hard Boiled, Face/Off) and executive producer Sam Raimi (The Evil Dead, Spider-Man) for this electrifying thriller. Chance Boudreaux (Van Damme) is the target of an evil mercenary (Lance Henriksen, Aliens) who recruits combat veterans for the “amusement” of his clients—bored tycoons who will pay a half a million dollars to stalk and kill the most challenging prey of them all: Man. So when beautiful Natasha Binder (Yancy Butler, TV’s Witchblade) hires Chance in search of her missing father, she gets more than she bargained for. Screenwriter Chuck Pfarrer (Darkman) takes “The Most Dangerous Game” and laces it with dark humor and slam-bang action for the hard-hitting Hard Target, featuring Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy), Kasi Lemmons (The Silence of the Lambs) and Wilford Brimley (The Thing). 4K UHD Extras Include: Brand New 4K Restoration of the Unrated International Cut – From a 4K Scan of the Original Camera Negative! NEW Interview with Director John Woo NEW Interview with Actor Lance Henriksen NEW Interview with Actress Yancy Butler NEW Interview with Stunt Coordinator Billy Burton NEW Audio Commentary by Action Film Historians Brandon Bentley and Mike Leeder Theatrical Trailer (Newly Restored in HD) 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Lossless Stereo Optional English Subtitles “Hard Target” 4K – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/hard-target-special-edition-blu-ray Patreon Pick "Knockabout" Blu-Ray Review (Eureka)![]() SYNOPSIS Another fast and furious kung fu comedy classic directed by Sammo Hung (The Millionaires’ Express), Knockabout features a cast of martial arts movie legends including Yuen Biao (The Prodigal Son), Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan (Warriors Two), and Lau Kar-wing (Odd Couple) alongside Hung himself. Brothers Yipao (Yuen Biao) and Taipao (Leung Kar-yan) are a couple of down on their luck conmen. After getting soundly defeated by the kung fu master, Silver Fox (Lau Kar-wing), the brothers realise it would be in their own self-interest if they learn how to fight, and they ask him to train them. Unfortunately, their new master is actually a ruthless killer, and when the brothers realise this, one of them is murdered. To get revenge, the surviving brother must learn a unique form of kung fu from an unlikely source, a beggar who just happens to be a master fighter! Featuring one of the greatest action finales in the history of Hong Kong cinema, Knockabout is yet another classic of martial arts filmmaking from the legendary Sammo Hung, and Eureka Classics is proud to present the film uncut for the first time ever in the UK and available on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration. SPECIAL FEATURES Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 copies] Reversible sleeve design featuring original poster artwork Two versions of the film presented in 1080p on Blu-ray from 2K restorations (Original HK Theatrical cut and the shorter Export Cut) Original Cantonese mono audio Optional English dubbed audio Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema Archival interview with Sammo Hung Archival interview with Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan Archival interview with Grandmaster Chan Sau Chang (aka The Monkey King), a master of Monkey Style kung fu Trailers A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver [2000 copies] “Knockabout” Blu-Ray – https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/knockabout/ 1980 "Forbidden Zone" Blu-Ray Review (MVD)![]() Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo tour the kinky realm of little King Fausto (Herve Villechaize) and his queen (Susan Tyrrell). Sexy Frenchy (Marie-Pascale Elfman) falls into an insane underworld ruled by a horny little king (Hervé Villechaize, "Fantasy Island") and his jealous queen (Susan Tyrell, Angel). Chicken-boy comes to the rescue, only to have his head cut off by a soul-singing Satan himself (played by Danny Elfman), along with The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo. Frog butlers, topless princesses and rioting school kids all sing and dance in unforgettable musical numbers performed by Danny Elfman, Cab Calloway, Josephine Baker and more in this timeless cult classic comedy-musical-fantasy of epic proportions! FROM WRITER / DIRECTOR RICHARD ELFMAN: "Forbidden Zone is an absurdist fever-dream with hundreds of crazy, cartoonish images that spewed volcano-like from my crazy clown-brain. Going back to the first test screening in 1980, there a few images I wished to change but had lost control of the film by then. Well, with technology and some cool special FX friends, I'm finally able to fix things the way I wanted... forty years later. Yes, life is strange! I hope you enjoy the director's cut of FORBIDDEN ZONE." Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) color presentation of the main feature in 1.78:1 aspect ratio Audio: LPCM 2.0 Stereo English Subtitles NEW! Introduction by Director Richard Elfman NEW! Forbidden Zone Theme: Richard Elfman Beats Danny Elfman! Original audio commentary with director Richard Elfman and writer-actor Matthew Bright A Look into Forbidden Zone - extensive behind the scenes documentary Original Video Intro by Director Richard Elfman Outtakes and Deleted Scenes Reversible Artwork Theatrical Trailer “Forbidden Zone” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/forbidden-zone-the-directors-cut-collectors-edition-blu-ray 1980 "Fade to Black" Blu-Ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)![]() Eric Binford lives for, and if he could have it his way 'in', the movies. He works at a 35mm print depot as a delivery boy, but spends all of his free time watching classic films and collecting Hollywood memorabilia. Endlessly tormented by his colleagues, Eric drifts further and further into a dream world wherein he embodies the silver screen characters he so deeply worships. However, when the teasing pushes him too far, he snaps and literally goes into character, donning the outfits of his big screen idols and slowly but surely killing off his tormentors in outrageous recreations of his favorite film scenes... A slasher that's profoundly infused with cinephilia and old Hollywood iconography from its first frame to its last, Vernon Zimmerman's (Bobby Jo and the Outlaw) FADE TO BLACK is an often haunting examination of the terror that can occur when fantasy and reality collide. Starring Dennis Christopher (Breaking Away, the original 'It') alongside Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler), and featuring cinematography by Álex Phillips Jr. (Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia), FADE TO BLACK is a masterpiece of psychological horror that's making its long overdue, worldwide Blu-ray debut from Vinegar Syndrome in a new 4K restoration of recently uncovered 35mm negative elements. Bonus Features: 1. Region Free Blu-ray 2. Newly scanned & restored in 4k from 35mm negative elements 3. Commentary track with lead actor Dennis Christopher 4. Commentary track with The Hysteria Continues! 5. Historical commentary track with film historians Amanda Reyes and Bill Ackerman 6. "Living & Dying for the Movies" - an interview with lead actor Dennis Christopher 7. "Celluloid Heroes" - an interview with executive producer Irwin Yablans 8. "Taking the Hits" - an interview with special effects artist Wayne Beauchamp 9. "A Shiny Quality" - an interview with actress Marcie Barkin 10. "Experimenting with Sound" - an interview with composer Craig Safan 11. "Finishing the Story" - an interview with editor Barbara Pokras 12. "A Brush with Darkness" - an interview with stylist Patricia Bunch 13. Audio interview with lead actress Linda Kerridge 14. Still Gallery 15. Original theatrical trailer 16. Reversible cover artwork 17. English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “Fade to Black” Blu-Ray – https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Fade-to-Black-Blu-ray/283080/ 1980 "The Unseen" Blu-Ray Review (Scorpion)![]() A TV reporter (Barbara Bach) and two friends head to Solvang, California, to cover a Danish festival. When a mix-up at the hotel leaves them stranded without hotel rooms, the girls accept the invitation of a friendly museum owner to board at his farmhouse. But what the women don't know is that something is living in the basement of that farmhouse. Something unspeakable. And their stay soon becomes a horrific nightmare when they encounter the "unseen". From an original story by make up legends Stan Winston (PUMPKINHEAD) & Tom Burman, written by Kim Henkel of TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE fame and directed by Danny Steinmann of SAVAGE STREETS. now witness the horror from a brand new HD master from the original negatives which is two minutes longer than the previous release! Blu-ray Extras Include: 2K Scan of the Original Negatives with Over 45 Hours of Color Correction Audio Commentary with Producer Anthony B. Unger and Actor Stephen Furst On Camera Interview with Editor Jon Braun Kats Eyes: On Camera Interview with Producer Tony Unger Interviews with Actors Stephen Furst and Doug Barr with Make-Up Designers Craig Reardon and Tom Burman Make-Up Test Slides, Sketches and Behind-The-Scenes Stills from Craig Reardon’s Personal Collection Watch this in “Katarina’s Nightmare Theater” with Hostess Katarina Leigh Waters Theatrical Trailer Dual-Layered BD50 Disc Optional English Subtitles “The Unseen” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/the-unseen-blu-ray-1 1980 "Funeral Home" Review![]() THEY WERE WARNED… THEY WERE ALL WARNED… DON’T GO DOWN TO THE CELLAR. A young woman arrives at her grandmother’s house, which used to be a funeral home, to help her turn the place into a bed-and-breakfast inn. After they open, however, guests begin disappearing or turning up dead. “Funeral Home” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Funeral-Home-Lesleh-Donaldson/dp/B006OT0T6G/ 1980 "Night of the Hunted" Blu-Ray Review (Redemption)![]() A man driving home late one night nearly hits a beautiful, scantily-clad woman who is running wild in the streets; he takes her back to his apartment, they make love, and he discovers that she has already forgotten where they met. She is rapidly losing her memory, a woman without a past. The amnesiac woman is traced back to a scientific fortress melodramatically known as "The Black Tower," where people suffering memory and identity loss due to accidental nuclear contamination are being held and treated. Although Rollin made the film with absolute freedom within his budget, he was forced to race through with absurd time restraints. As a result, NIGHT OF THE HUNTED (La Nuit des traques) is a compromised film, to be sure, but it is a unique and exceptional chapter in Rollin's filmography. It has a distinctly Cronenbergian feel, that reaches back to Cronenberg's early experimental short films Stereo (1969) and Crimes of the Future (1970). The film's powerfully moving finale is, for my money, the single greatest sequence in Rollin's entire body of work. - Tim Lucas “Night of the Hunted” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/the-night-of-the-hunted-blu-ray 1980 "Night of Death!" Blu-Ray Review (Le Chat Qui Fume)![]() YOU ARE WHAT THEY EAT! When she takes up her new post at an eerie convalescent home deep in the French countryside, nurse Martine (Isabelle Goguey) soon discovers that several missing co-workers may have fallen prey to an unspeakable evil rumored to roam the hallways at night. But as Martine looks deeper into the mystery, she suspects the home’s aged residents know more about the menace than they let on. “Night of Death!” Blu-Ray – https://www.lechatquifume.com/fr-us/collections/bluray/products/la-nuit-de-la-mort Blindspot "The Little Shop of Horrors" DVD Review (Legend Films)![]() THE FUNNIEST PICTURE THIS YEAR! Seymour works in a skid row florist shop and is in love with his beautiful co-worker, Audrey. He creates a new plant that not only talks but cannot survive without human flesh and blood. “The Little Shop of Horrors” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Little-Shop-Horrors-Laiola-Wendorff/dp/B011RO8ERS/ Update1. Clockwork Orange 2. True Romance Blu-Ray 3. The Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue 4. The House in Nightmare Park 5. The Shout 6. Hammer House of Horrors 7. Beasts DVD 8. The Films of Doris Wishman: The Twilight Years 9. Thriller: A Cruel Picture/ They Call Her One Eye 10. Cloak & Dagger 11. No Resistance 12. The Coca Cola Kid 13. Game of Survival 14. Stanley/ Horror High 15. Scared to Death 16. Voyage of the Rock Aliens 17. Miami Connection 18. Red Surf 19. Expect No Mercy 20. Videophobia 21. King Car Podcast Version![]() Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK Anchor – https://anchor.fm/mrparka Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Film NotesUncle Sam – 1996 – William Lustig
Video Psycho – 1997 – Del Kary Why Don’t You Play in Hell? – 2013 – Sion Sono The Bushwhacker – 1968 – Byron Mabe The Ravager – 1970 – Charles Nizet Offseason – 2021 – Mickey Keating Hard Target – 1993 – John Woo Knockabout – 1979 – Sammo Hung Forbidden Zone – 1980 – Richard Elfman Fade to Black – 1980 – Vernon Zimmerman The Unseen – 1980 – Danny Steinmann Funeral Home – 1980 – William Fruet Night of the Hunter – 1980 – Jean Rollin Night of Death! – 1980 – Raphaël Delpard The Little Shop of Horrors – 1960 – Roger Corman 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 “Savage Vows” Review– 0:12 “A Life at Stake” Review– 3:13 “Septic” Review – 7:12 Patreon Pick “Perversion Story” aka “One On Top of the Other” Reviews– 13:17 1980 “Don’t Answer the Phone!” Review– 18:18 1980 “The Hearse” Review – 27:35 1980 “Night of the Demon” Review– 30:48 1980 “We’re Going to Eat You” Review – 35:54 1980 “Scream for Vengeance” Review–39:26 1980 “Bat Without Wings” Review – 42:11 1980 “Visitor from the Grave” Review – 44:29 You Ain’t Seen?! “Goodfellas” – 46:38 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week, “One actor director combination you would have liked to see?” – 1:06:17 Update – 1:19:48 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Version – https://youtu.be/EOpDgX6uhmA Video Reviews"Savage Vows" DVD Review (SRS)![]() Another SRS Retro Release! A black gloved killer is stalking friends who get together after a funeral. A group of friends come together to support a man who has just lost his wife. After the funeral, the group decide to stay at the widower's house for a long weekend. However, a black gloved killer is stalking the property and knocking off the friends one by one. One of the best of the 90's shot on video (SOV) movies ever made! Co-starring Mark Polonia, produced by the Polonia Bros. Bonus Materials Director's Commentary Trailer Bloopers SRS Trailers Sub Rosa Studios – http://srscinema.com/home/?page_id=190 “Savage Vows” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/savage-vows-dvd "A Life at Stake" Blu-Ray Review (Film Detective)![]() She was nothing but trouble...from her painted nails to her plunging neckline... Angela Lansbury and Keith Andes star in A Life At Stake, a highly charged mystery thriller from director Paul Guilfoyle. Spoiled young Doris Hillman (Lansbury) invites struggling architect Edward Shaw (Andes) to come in as her husband's partner in a lucrative real estate deal. However, when Edward becomes romantically involved with Doris, he learns that something deadly is going on. There's a life at stake, and it could be his own. This independent production from the golden age of film noir was described by the Los Angeles Times as "a study in fear." It also shows Angela Lansbury, already a double Oscar nominee, as you've never seen her. She's a charming femme fatale. But is she as bad as she seems? SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary by Professor and Film Scholar, Jason A. Ney "A Career at Stake: Angela Lansbury and the Last Days of the B Noir" by Professor and Film Scholar, Jason A. Ney "HOLLYWOOD HITCH-HIKERS: INSIDE THE FILMAKERS" an original Ballyhoo Motion Picture Production Bonus Materials Commentary by Professor and Film Scholar, Jason A. Ney 'A Career at Stake: Angela Lansbury and the Last Days of the B Noir' by Professor and Film Scholar, Jason A. Ney 'HOLLYWOOD HITCH-HIKERS: INSIDE THE FILMAKERS' an original Ballyhoo Motion Picture Production Film Detective – https://www.thefilmdetective.com/ “A Life at Stake” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/a-life-at-stake-1955-special-edition-blu-ray "Septic" DVD Review![]() A young couple who has been trying desperately to have a baby seek an alternative solution to their problem. Unable to afford regular surgery, they agree to have their unorthodox procedure steamed live, which includes the demise of an organ donor. Soon after their lives delve deep into the underground world of snuff films and Red Rooms. Septic DVD – https://www.ebay.com/itm/304513025859?hash=item46e6640743:g:SYAAAOSw77lifq4l Patreon Pick "Perversion Story" Blu-Ray Review (Mondo Macabro)![]() Dr. George Dumurrier is looking for money to expand the San Francisco based clinic he runs with his brother. He is also having an affair with Jane, a glamorous fashion photographer. When Dummrrier's wife Susan dies following an asthma attack, leaving him a million dollar insurance payout, it seems that all his problems are solved - until an anonymous phone call sends him to the Roaring 20s strip club where he is astonished to discover that its featured performer, the dangerously desirable Monica Weston, looks exactly like his dead wife. As he tries to unravel this mystery, George learns that the police are now investigating his wife's death and that he is under suspicion. Masterfully directed by Lucio Fulci, this film just predates LIZARD IN A WOMAN'S SKIN and is equally compelling, mysterious and seductive. This fully restored Blu-ray premiere is the longest version available. Disc content includes: Region free HD transfer from original negative, with extra scenes sourced from 35mm print, exclusively color timed to match the HD master English and Italian language tracks, with optional English subtitles Interview with star Jean Sorel Interview with star Elsa Martinelli Interview with Stephen Thrower, author of Beyond Terror: The Films of Lucio Fulci Mondo Macabro – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/ “Perversion Story” Blu-Ray – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/product/perversion-story-retail-edition 1980 "Don't Answer the Phone!" Blu-Ray (Vinegar Syndrome)![]() Vietnam vet Kirk Smith (Nicholas Worth) spends his days photographing pretty girls. He spends his nights strangling them. With the LAPD baffled by what seems to be a series of random killings, radio psychiatrist Lindsay Gale begins receiving menacing calls from Smith, who then sets his murderous sights on her patients, and soon Gale herself… One time director Robert Hammer’s gripping and suspenseful early slasher, DON’T ANSWER THE PHONE!, blends unnerving psychological drama with brutal violence, complimented by a career performance from Nicholas Worth and atmospheric cinematography by James L. Carter (TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 3). Vinegar Syndrome presents this genre film masterpiece freshly restored in 4k from its recently discovered 35mm original camera negative, and looking better than it ever has on home video. FEATURES: Scanned and restored in 4k from recently discovered 35mm original negative All extras included on both Blu-ray and DVD Commentary track with writer / producer / director Robert Hammer Director introduction “Answering the Phone” video interview with star Nicholas Worth “For What It’s Worth” career retrospective with Nicholas Worth Isolated soundtrack by composer Byron Allred Original theatrical trailer Multiple TV spots Promotional still gallery 16 page booklet with essay by Michael Gingold Reversible cover artwork English SDH Subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “Don’t Answer the Phone!” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/dont-answer-the-phone 1980 "The Hearse" Blu-Ray (Vinegar Syndrome)![]() Jane Hardy, a recently divorced teacher from San Francisco, decides to spend the summer at the large old country home willed to her by her aunt. However, upon arriving in the sleepy town where her aunt lived, she's met with hostility from the locals and slowly begins to discover her aunt's dark connections to witchcraft and the occult, all the while being menaced by a large black hearse that mysteriously drives near her house in the dead of night... A chilling blend of supernatural horror and romantic mystery, THE HEARSE stars Trish Van Devere (THE CHANGELING), Joseph Cotten (SHADOW OF A DOUBT), and David Geautreaux (STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE) and was one of the few directorial efforts from prolific editor, George Bowers. Taking strong influence from European gothic horror films of the 1960s, THE HEARSE is a haunting and suspenseful, classically minded horror film and is proudly presented by Vinegar Syndrome on Blu-ray, newly restored in 2k from its original 35mm negative. FEATURES: Newly scanned and restored in 2k from 35mm original camera negative "Satan Get Behind Thee" - video interview with lead actor, David Gautreaux Original theatrical trailer TV spot Promotional still gallery Reversible cover artwork by Chris Garofalo English SDH Subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “The Hearse” Blu-Ray – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/the-hearse 1980 "Night of the Demon" Blu-Ray (Severin Films)![]() THE BIGFOOT BLOODBATH CLASSIC RESTORED UNCUT FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER Amid the gush of early '80s low-budget backwoods horror, only one lost classic brought together softcore sex, hardcore violence, Satanic sex cults and a limb-tearing, gut-slinging, dick-ripping beast for "the best and bloodiest Bigfoot movie ever made." (Buried.com): When a group of Anthropology students heads into the forest to investigate a series of Sasquatch attacks, they'll discover a brain-blast of crazy hermits, mutilated Girl Scouts, interspecies copulation and "one of the goriest final scenes in the whole history of splatter flicks" (A Slash Above). Producer/co-writer Jim L. Ball and director James C. Wasson deliver "an anti-masterpiece that moves like a bullet, unlike anything you've ever seen" (Mondo Digital) now scanned in 2K from the recently discovered 35mm answer print with over 5½ hours of Special Features on two discs. SPECIAL FEATURES Disc 1 Just A Little Green Kid Outta Waco, Texas -- Interview With Producer Jim L. Ball The Demon Made Me Do It -- Interview With Director James C. Wasson Eye Of The Demon -- Interview With Cinematographer John Quick FRATERNITY OF HORROR -- Previously Unreleased 1964 Feature Produced By Jim L. Ball And Shot By John Quick Trailer Disc 2 Cryptid Currency: Transgression Aggression In Bigfoot Cinema -- Video Essay By David Coleman, Author Of The Bigfoot Filmography Tales From The Cryptid -- Interview With Stephen R. Bissette, Co-Author Of Cryptid Cinema Deconstructing Patty -- Interview With William Munns, Author Of When Roger Met Patty Mondo Bigfoot -- Interview With Lyle Blackburn, Author Of Boggy Creek Casebook BAN THE SADIST VIDEOS! BAN THE SADIST VIDEOS! PART 2 My Nasty Memories -- Interview With BAN THE SADIST VIDEOS! Director David Gregory Severin – https://severinfilms.com/ “Night of the Demon” Blu-Ray – https://severinfilms.com/shop/night-demon-blu/ 1980 "We're Going to Eat You" DVD Review (Shriek Show) ![]() Agent 999 is sent to a remote Chinese island to arrest a notorious bandit named Rolex who sports a tattoo of a fist on his chest. Upon arriving, Agent 999 begins to suspect that something is wrong, and it soon learns that entire island is inhabited by flesh-eating cannibals under the control of a tribal chief who orders them to eat all visitors! Soon Agent 999 teams up with Rolex in an effort to overthrow the evil chief and escape the island. Spoken Languages: Chinese with English subtitles. “We’re Going to Eat You” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Were-Going-Eat-You-Norman/dp/B000FUH3KA 1980 "Vengeance" Review![]() EVERYONE HAS A BOILING POINT… THEN COMES THE… Four hoodlums break into a jeweller’s house and brutally murder him, his wife and daughter. On the run they kidnap Jenny, a Senator’s grand daughter and her boyfriend, but discover that the two will not be taken easily. In the melee that follows, the gang are blown away one by one, until the final vengeful confrontation between Jenny and the remaining gang member. “Scream for Vengeance” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081705/ 1980 "Bat Without Wings" Review![]() When a notorious fiend known as the “Bat Without Wings” returns to his small village after a five-year absence and kidnaps a young maiden, it’s up to her family and a resourceful swordsmen to brave the horrors of the underworld to bring her back home alive. “Bat Without Wings” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Bat-Without-Wings-Fei-Ai/dp/B0017VG5XC/ 1980 "Visitor from the Grave" Review![]() A former mental patient kills her would-be rapist, but his corpse returns from its secret grave. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. “Hammer House of Horrors” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B071412JG7 You Ain't Seen?! "Goodfellas" 4K Review![]() THREE DECADES OF LIFE IN THE MAFIA. The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway. “Goodfellas” 4K – https://www.amazon.com/Goodfellas-4K-Ultra-HD-Blu-ray/dp/B01LTHO3QY/ Update4K 1. Candyman 2. Turning Red Blu-Ray 3. Knockabout 4. Revolver 5. Four Times That Night Film NotesSavage Vows – 1995 – Bob Dennis A Life at Stake –1955 – Paul Guilfoyle Septic – 2022 – Brian Paulin Perversion Story – 1969 – Lucio Fulci Don’t Answer the Phone! – 1980 – Robert Hammer The Hearse – 1980 – George Bowers Night of the Demon – 1980 – James C. Wasson We’re Going to Eat You – 1980 – Tsui Hark Scream from Vengeance – 1980 – Bob Bliss Bat Without Wings – 1980 – Chor Yuen Visitor from the Grave – 1980 – Peter Sasdy Goodfellas – 1990 – Martin Scorsese 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 “The Initiation of Sarah” Review– 0:12 “Edge of Sanity” Review– 6:58 “Hotel Fear” Review – 11:40 Patreon Pick “Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack” Reviews– 16:01 1980 “Nightmare City” Review– 19:42 1980 “Lost Souls” Review – 30:10 1980 “Alligator” Review– 36:34 1980 “Charlie Boy” Review – 43:20 1980 “Blood Rage” Review–45:41 1980 “Monstroid” Review – 49:16 1980 Blindspot “The Changeling” Review – 53:08 Questions/Answers/ Top 1980 List from the Listeners/ Question of the Week? “A movie you were cold on you feel in love with?” – 1:15:37 Update – 1:30:12 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Version – https://youtu.be/mTRo8QDaiqg Video Reviews"Initiation of Sarah" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)![]() WELCOME TO HELL WEEK! Satantic secrets and telekenetic terror combine in this classic made-for-TV horror movie directed by Hammer Films alumnus Robert Day (She), from a story co-written by Tom Holland (Fright Night), featuring cinematography by Ric Waite (48 Hrs). Shy misfit Sarah Goodwin (Kay Lenz, House), has a secret gift: the ability to control -- and destroy -- with her mind. When Sarah goes off to college with her more outgoing and popular sister, Patty (Morgan Brittany, Sundown: The Vampire In Retreat), their plans to join the most prestigious sorority on campus are scuttled by snobby president, Jennifer Lawrence (Morgan Fairchild, Phantom of the Mall). Separated from her sister, Sarah is taken in by a rival, less popular sorority, whose mysterious house mother, Mrs. Hunter (Shelley Winters, The Night of the Hunter), is harboring a secret of her own: a scheme to harness Sarah's terrifying power for revenge. Betrayed by Patty, humiliated by Jennifer, it can only be a matter of time before Sorority Hell Week erupts in flame! Making its Blu-Ray debut with an all-new restoration by Arrow Films from the original camera negative, The Initiation of Sarah has never looked better and comes packed with all new bonus materials. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original lossless mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary by TV Movie expert Amanda Reyes Welcome to Hell Week: A Pledge’s Guide to the Initiation of Sarah, a brand new appreciation by critic Stacie Ponder and Queer Horror programmer Anthony Hudson, hosts of the Gaylords of Darkness podcast, celebrating the film through a queer feminist lens Cracks in the Sisterhood: Second Wave Feminism and The Initiation of Sarah, a brand new visual essay by film critic and historian Alexandra Heller-Nicholas The Intimations of Sarah, a brand new interview with film critic Samantha McLaren looking at witchcraft, empowerment, TV movies, and telekinetic shy girls post Carrie The Initiation of Tom, a brand new interview with Tom Holland on this his first film writing credit Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Luke Insect FIRST PRESSING ONLY fully illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Lindsay Hallam and Alexandra West Arrow Films – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Initiation of Sarah” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-initiation-of-sarah-blu-ray "Edge of Sanity" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)![]() Anthony Perkins builds upon his legendary status as cinema's seminal psycho in Edge of Sanity, a delirious conflation of Robert Louis Stephenson's classic horror novella 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' and Jack the Ripper's real-life reign of terror over Victorian London. When his experiments into a powerful new anaesthetic go hideously awry, respected physician Dr Jekyll (Perkins) takes off into the night, casting aside the shackles of upper-class propriety as he disappears into the shadowy decadent demimonde of Whitechapel in pursuit of sensual pleasures under the guise of 'Mr Hyde'. As his wife Elisabeth (Glynis Barber) passes her time in charitable work, rehabilitating the district's fallen women, Hyde is drawn into an escalating cycle of lust and murder that seems to know no bounds. Produced by exploitation maestro Harry Alan Towers (The Face of Fu Manchu, Count Dracula) and directed with a hallucinogenic intensity by Gérard Kikoïne (Lady Libertine, Buried Alive), Edge of Sanity plunges the viewer into a labyrinth of depravity from which there is no escape. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative by Arrow Films High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed stereo audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Brand new audio commentary by writer David Flint and author and filmmaker Sean Hogan Over the Edge, a brand new interview with Stephen Thrower, author of Nightmare USA Jack, Jekyll and Other Screen Psychos, a brand new interview with Dr Clare Smith, author of Jack the Ripper in Film and Culture French Love, a career-spanning interview with director Gérard Kikoïne Staying Sane, Gérard Kikoïne discusses Edge of Sanity Original Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Jon Towlson Arrow Films – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Edge of Sanity” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/edge-of-sanity-blu-ray "Hotel Fear" Blu-Ray Review (Mondo Macabro)![]() The story takes place in Italy towards the end of World War Two, in a run-down hotel by the shores of a large lake. A strange assortment of guests are staying there. They seem to be either suffering from mental illness, involved in scams of one sort or another, or hiding from something in their past. Rosa, a teenage girl played by Leonora Fani, works with her mother, Marta, trying to keep the hotel functioning. Due to the war and the frequent bombing raids that take place, the hotel is on its last legs and even finding food for the guests is a major problem. Rosa writes letters to send to her father who is off fighting in the war. Rosa’s mother dies unexpectedly, and suddenly the girl finds herself at the mercy of the sexually rapacious and insane hotel guests. After a vicious rape, Rosa despairs. She calls on her absent father to avenge her. And it seems her call is answered when the guests die violently at the hands of a masked, gloved killer. But who really is this mystery assassin? And is Rosa losing her grip on reality? This was director Francesco Barilli’s second feature film, after the highly regarded PERFUME OF THE LADY IN BLACK. Due to distribution problems the film has been hard to see. It has never been released in the US before and this is its world premier on Blu-ray. Special Features: Brand new 2k restoration from original negative. New interview with director Francesco Barilli. New interview with actor Luc Merenda. Archive interview with Francesco Barilli. Audio commentary by Fragments of Fear (Peter Jilmstad and Rachael Nisbet). Alternate scenes. Trailer. Mondo Macabro previews. Mondo Macabro – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/ “Hotel Fear” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Hotel-Fear-Blu-ray/dp/B09YDKVXFY "Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime)![]() THE GOD OF DESTRUCTION GODZILLA LANDS IN JAPAN! Godzilla has become a distant memory for Japan when the destruction of a US submarine raises alarms for Admiral Tachibana. His estranged daughter Yuri investigates the legend of the guardian monsters, who must rise to protect Japan against the vengeful spirits within Godzilla that seek to destroy both the nation and its people for the suffering they inflicted in the Pacific conflict. “Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah” Prime– https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Mothra-King-Ghidorah-Monsters/dp/B00HQG5Y66 1980 "Nightmare City" Blu-Ray (Arrow Films)![]() NOW THEY ARE EVERYWHERE! THERE IS NO ESCAPE! Long before zombies took up jogging in 28 Days Later and Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead remake, they were brandishing axes and other sharp implements in Umberto Lenzi’s utterly insane radiation-sickness opus Nightmare City. In true Zombie Flesh Eaters form, our story begins with the arrival of an ominous, seemingly unmanned craft – in this instance, a military plane making an unscheduled landing at a European airport. Upon forcing the aircraft doors open, the waiting soldiers get a nasty shock when out bursts a horde of flesh-hungry, pizza-faced radioactive ghouls. The walking dead are here, and they’re hungry! Counting amongst its fans the likes of Quentin Tarantino and Eli Roth, Nightmare City (aka City of the Walking Dead) is a bonkers slice of Italian zombie carnage from the man who shocked the world with the notorious Cannibal Ferox. Special Features Brand new 2K restoration of the film from the original camera negative High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations Original Mono audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray) Newly translated subtitles for the Italian soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker, Fangoria editor and Nightmare City super-fan Chris Alexander Brand new interview with director Umberto Lenzi Eli Roth on Nightmare City Trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys Arrow Films – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Nightmare City” Blu-Ray – https://www.arrowfilms.com/blu-ray/nightmare-city-inludes-dvd/11119318.html 1980 "Lost Souls" DVD Review (Image)![]() Determined to escape from the harsh regime of China to the freedom of Hong Kong, three youths are captured by Mr. Hok, a sadistic human smuggler who subjects them to an unrelenting assault of degradation. Pushed to the limits of human endurance, the prisoners must fight for their lives in an unforgettable, action-packed climax. “Lost Souls” DVD – https://www.ebay.com/itm/403434615152?hash=item5dee93b170:g:k5wAAOSw~Jlh8l4r 1980 "Alligator" 4K Review (Scream Factory)![]() Synopsis IT LIVES 50 FEET BENEATH THE CITY. IT'S 36 FEET LONG. IT WEIGHS 2,000 POUNDS ... AND IT'S ABOUT TO BREAK OUT! From director Lewis Teague (Cujo) and screenwriter John Sayles (The Howling) comes an unstoppable thriller with bite. A family returning from Florida decides their pet baby alligator is too much to handle and flushes him down the toilet. Meanwhile, Slade Laboratories is conducting secret experiments with animals and disposing of them in the sewer. The alligator, fending for itself, begins to feed on the dead animals, and grows. Now, twelve years later, after several mysterious murders, David Madison (Robert Forster, Jackie Brown) is on the case to find out who ... or what ... is killing people. Contains a reversible art wrap featuring the original theatrical poster artwork. Bonus Features DISC ONE (4K UHD – Theatrical Version): NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative Audio Commentary With Director Lewis Teague And Actor Robert Forster DISC TWO (BLU-RAY – Theatrical Version): NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative NEW Everybody In The Pool – An Interview With Actress Robin Riker NEW Wild In The Streets – An Interview With Director Lewis Teague NEW It Walks Among Us – An Interview With Screenwriter John Sayles NEW Luck Of The Gator – An Interview With Special Makeup Effects Artist Robert Short NEW Gator Guts, The Great River, And Bob – An Interview With Production Assistant, Now Famous Actor/Director/Producer, Bryan Cranston Audio Commentary With Director Lewis Teague And Actor Robert Forster Alligator Author – An Interview With Screenwriter John Sayles Additional Scenes From The TV Version Teaser Trailer (NEW 2K Scan) Theatrical Trailer (NEW 2K Scan) Trailers From Hell – Filmmaker Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body) On ALLIGATOR TV Spots (NEW 2K Scan) ALLIGATOR Game Television Commercial NEW Newspaper Ad Still Gallery By Drive-In Asylum Still Gallery (Movie Stills, Movie Posters, Lobby Cards, And Behind-The-Scenes Photos) DISC THREE (BLU-RAY – Television Version) The Extended TV Version In HD For The First Time (NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative With Additional Footage Scanned From An Internegative) “Alligator” 4K – https://www.amazon.com/Alligator-Collectors-Edition-4K-UHD/dp/B07GQ2Y5TF/ 1980 "Charlie Boy" Review![]() A carved African fetish with voodoo powers has a dangerous mind of its own. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. “Hammer House of Horrors” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B071412JG7 1980 "Blood Rage" Review![]() 1980 "Monstroid" Review![]() BURIED IN THE MUD OF COUNTLESS CENTURIES — SOMETHING HAS BEGUN TO GROW… A rural Colombian village is attacked by a horrible sea serpent, aroused by industrial pollution of a nearby lake. Based on a real event that took place in June of 1971. “Monstroid” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Elviras-Movie-Macabre-Sunshine-Monstroid/dp/B000N2HDOG/ 1980 Blindspot "The Changeling" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films)![]() DESCRIPTION Peter Medak’s classic ghost story THE CHANGELING has been out of circulation for years on home video but now looking better than ever in a new HD transfer created from a 4K scan of the inter-positive film element. It is perhaps the most chilling supernatural thriller of our time. It remains a career peak for star George C. Scott and director Peter Medak (THE RULING CLASS, THE KRAYS). Now the film that Martin Scorsese calls “one of the scariest movies ever made” finally comes to Blu-ray: Academy Award® winner Scott delivers “one of his greatest performances ever” (BloodyGoodHorror.com) as a Manhattan composer consumed by grief after his wife and daughter are killed in a shocking accident. But when he moves to a secluded Victorian mansion, he will find himself haunted by a paranormal entity that may unleash an even more disturbing secret. Trish Van Devere (THE HEARSE), two-time Oscar® winner Melvyn Douglas (BEING THERE) and Barry Morse (ASYLUM) co-star in “one of the most unsettling ghost stories ever” (IFC.com), winner of 8 Genie Awards – including Best Foreign Actor, Best Foreign Actress and Best Canadian Film – and based on actual events. Special Features: Audio Commentary With Director Peter Medak and Producer Joel B. Michaels Moderated By Severin Films’ David Gregory The House On Cheesman Park: The Haunting True Story Of The Changeling The Music Of The Changeling: Interview With Music Arranger Kenneth Wannberg Building The House Of Horror: Interview With Art Director Reuben Freed The Psychotronic Tourist: The Changeling Master of Horror Mick Garris On The Changeling Poster & Still Gallery Trailer TV Spot Severin Films – https://severinfilms.com/ “The Changeling” Blu-Ray – https://severinfilms.com/shop/the-changeling-le-bluray/ Podcast VersionSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK Anchor – https://anchor.fm/mrparka Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Contraband 2. Murder in a Blue World 3. Hitcher 4. Night of the Running Man 5. Trick or Treat 6. Black Roses DVD 7. Septic Film NotesThe Initiation of Sarah – 1978 – Robert Day
Edge of Sanity – 1989 – Gérard Kikoïne Hotel Fear – 1978 – Francesco Barilli Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack – 2001 – Shusuke Kaneko Nightmare City – 1980 – Umberto Lenzi Lost Souls – 1980 – Mou Tun-fei Alligator – 1980 – Lewis Teague Charlie Boy – 1980 – Robert Young Blood Rage – 1980 – Joseph Zito Monstroid – 1980 – Herbert L. Strock/ Kenneth Hartford The Changeling – 1980 – Peter Medak |
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