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A young couple travels to Sweden to visit their friend’s rural hometown and attend its mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly descends into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult. "Night Killer" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films) Written by MrParka “Night Killer” makes its way to Blu-Ray for the first time ever thanks to the folks over at Severin Films. Director Claudio Fragasso wanted to take a different approach to making films. Instead of the fun splatter he was used to doing, he wanted to do a suspense thriller with psychological elements. After filming was completed the producer had Bruno Mattei, a longtime friend and collaborator of Fragasso, film some additional scenes and edit it. The result of this interference is a weird slasher that ends up being part police procedural and part psychosexual insanity. Melanie Beck is attacked by a serial rapist and murderer. The attack on her is so long and brutal she suffers a mental breakdown. Not only is her mind damaged, but her memory is lost and she can’t remember anything about her attacker, herself, or family. Thanks to lackluster police protection and a radical doctor she is caught in the clutches or another sexual maniac. An all new torture begins, but is this the same maniac from before or is this monster just another sicko? “Night Killer” is guilty of having one of the worst cops and doctors in screen history. Not only do they manage to let Mrs. Beck be abducted again, but they make all sorts of hilarious mistakes that put others and their own lives in jeopardy. These mistakes make for some great humor, although some of them are justified with the twist in the film. Being made in 1990, “Night Killer” couldn’t just be advertised as a thriller with sexual elements, oh no, that wouldn’t do! The producers somehow wanted to appeal to the bloodthirsty slasher fans that were craving the next installment of the big franchise. Simple fix, now the killer wears a mask that resembles a burnt man and sports a claw with razor sharp nails! If this exploitative ploy weren’t enough, the film was sometimes put on the shelves as “Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3”, but shares no relation to the previous films of that franchise. The whole ordeal should bring a smirk to the faces of dedicated horror fans. Fragasso mentioned in the special features he wanted to shoot this as an art film filled with long complicated shots. Fragasso managed to shoot some fairly nice scenes that incorporate dolly shots that sport plenty of extras. The shortcomings don’t come from the style of film making, the camera work, or even direction. They come from some of the strange script elements and the reshoots sort of blurring the tone. The murder scenes in the film incorporate unrelated characters with large breasts being punctured by the razor sharp nails. These scenes are shameless, yes, but never boring. Just as sleazy, there is a part where the lead takes off her shirt and stares at herself topless. This could be a look into her psychological state, a way for the killer to be triggered, or a way to show some skin. You be the judge. The whole film shares some similarities to another Severin release directed by Maestro Lucio Fulci entitled “The Devil’s Honey”. Both films seem to explore a damaged character with psychosexual problems being dominated and humiliated. Although I would say “Night Killer” falls a little short of “The Devil’s Honey” depravity, it still has its moments. “Night Killer” does manage to show some bothersome scenes, even if they are sometimes so over the top it comes across as pure insanity. Some of the most notable include Mrs. Beck and her kidnapper sharing a dramatic screaming exchange while she threatens him with her suicide. The kidnapper simply screams back with the gun sometimes pointed directly at him and professes his love for fried chicken. I’m fairly certain most will guess the killer and some of the other twists, but as for the final twist; it’s so off the wall it will leave the audience slap silly. Severin Films has included an interview with director Claudio Fragasso and writer Rossella Drudi. The interviews are fun and entertaining. Both interviewees go into the fight that Fragasso had with Bruno Mattei over the addition of his scenes to the film and some other fun anecdotes. Thanks to Severin Films we get to see this fairly rare Italian slasher/thriller/sleaze fest on Blu Description Somewhere between ZOMBIE 4 and TROLL 2, writer/director Claudio Fragasso – here under the name ‘Clyde Anderson’ – set out to direct a suspense thriller about a suicidal beauty, an unstable sleazebag and a masked killer with a razor-fingered glove. But when the producers received Fragasso’s cut, they hired his former partner Bruno Mattei (THE OTHER HELL, ROBOWAR) to shoot additional scenes of graphic gore and released it in Italy as TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 3. The result is part sicko giallo, part depraved slasher and 100% batshit insanity that Euro Fever calls “disturbing, nasty and more inspired than most Italian horror of the early ‘90s.” Peter Hooten (INGLORIOUS BASTARDS) and Tara Buckman (SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT) star in this glorious slice of ItaloSleaze co-written by Rossella Drudi (SHOCKING DARK), now scanned in 4k from the original negative. Special Features: The Virginia Claw Massacre: Interview With Director Claudio Fragasso Mindfuck: Interview With Screenwriter Rossella Drudi Trailer Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Night Killer” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/night-killer-bluray/ "The Chill Factor" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) The Exorcist meets the Winter Olympics in this tale of demonic possession and snowbound slashing from director Christopher Webster, producer of Hellraiser and Hellraiser II: Hellbound. For a group of young couples, a snowmobiling trip turns into a waking nightmare when one of their number is thrown from their vehicle and knocked unconscious. Seeking refuge in a nearby abandoned summer camp, the group find themselves holed up in a cabin filled with bizarre and ominous religious artefacts. As night falls, the discovery of a Ouija board amidst the dusty relics awakens a terrifying evil. Barely released outside of its original VHS outing (for which it was retitled Demon Possessed), cult enthusiasts Arrow Video have dug up The Chill Factor from its wintry analogue grave so horror fans can rediscover this heady mixture of snow, slaughter and Satan! Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from original film elements 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 special effects artist Hank Carlson and horror writer Josh Hadley Brand new on-camera interview with makeup artist Jeffery Lyle Segal Brand new on-camera interview with production manager Alexandra Reed Brand new on-camera interview with stunt coordinator Gary Paul Still Gallery Original VHS trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Marc Schoenbach TO BE REVEALED FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Mike White Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “The Chill Factor” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-chill-factor-blu-ray "To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story" Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review (Dread Central Presents) The story of Kane Hodder who survived a childhood near-death accident to become one of films biggest horror icons. Featuring interviews with cinema legends, including Bruce Campbell (Ash vs. Evil Dead), Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), and Cassandra Peterson (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark), To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story peels off the mask of Kane Hodder, cinema's most prolific killer, in a gut-wrenching, but inspiring, documentary. To Hell and Back is the harrowing story of a stuntman overcoming a dehumanizing childhood filled with torment and bullying in Sparks, Nevada. After surviving a near-death burn accident, he worked his way up through Hollywood, leading to his ultimate rise as Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th series and making countless moviegoers forever terrified of hockey masks and summer camp. After decades of watching Kane Hodder on screen, get ready to meet the man behind the mask in To Hell and Back - a uniquely human story about one of cinema's most vicious monsters. Bonus Materials Over 90 minutes of Deleted Scenes, including more on the FRIDAY THE 13TH and HATCHET franchises English SDH Spanish Subtitles Theatrical Trailer Additional trailers from Dread Central Presents Dread Central – https://www.dreadcentral.com/ “To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story” DVD/Blu-Ray Combo – https://mvdshop.com/products/to-hell-and-back-the-kane-hodder-story-blu-ray "Dry Blood" Blu-Ray Review (Dread Central Presents) In a rural town, a drug addict must unravel a surreal murder mystery as he's terrorized by his withdrawal. Brian Barnes returns to his mountain vacation home to sober up one final time. Most of the houses of this dwindling community sit empty during the snowless offseason. This ghost town seems like the perfect place for Brian to begin putting his life back together. His attempt to get clean is soon interrupted by a sadistic local Sheriff and ghastly visions of ghosts (that may or may not be hallucinations brought on by his withdrawal). Brian embarks on a terrifying quest to discover the horrible secret past of the very cabin he is sleeping in. As he pulls at the threads to the mystery, it may be his sanity that unravels first. Bonus Materials Audio Commentary with Writer and Director Remember Not To Kill: The Making of DRY BLOOD Collectible Reverse Cover Art Spanish Subtitles English Closed Captions English 5.1 Surround Sound and English Stereo 2.0 Dread Central – https://www.dreadcentral.com/ “Dry Blood” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/dry-blood-blu-ray Patreon Pick "Cool Hand Luke" Blu-Ray Review His crime: nonconformity. His sentence: the chain gang. Paul Newman plays one of his best loved roles as Cool Hand Luke, the loner who won't - or can't - bend to the arbitrary rules of his captivity. A cast of fine actors, including George Kennedy in his Oscar winning role of Dragline and the indelible Jo Van Fleet as Luke's mother, give Newman solid support. And Strother Martin is the Captain who taunts Luke with the now legendary line, "What we've got here is...failure to communicate." No failure here. With rich humor and vibrant storytelling power, Cool Hand Luke succeeds resoundingly. Features Commentary By Historian/Newman Biographer Eric Lax New Documentary A Natural Born World Shaker: Making Of Cool Hand Luke Theatrical Trailer “Cool Hand Luke” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Cool-Hand-Luke-Blu-ray-Newman/dp/B0017TYPIG/ Patreon Pick "Mary and Max" DVD Review (IFC Films) Sometimes perfect strangers make the best of friends From Academy Award® winning writer/director Adam Elliot and producer Melanie Coombs (Harvie Krumpet) comes the hilarious and moving new 'claymated' feature film about the pen-pal relationship between two very different people: Mary Daisy Dinkle (voiced by Oscar® nominee Toni Collette) is a lonely 8-year-old in the suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. Max Jerry Horovitz (Oscar® winner Philip Seymour Hoffman) is an obese 44-year-old with Asperger's Syndrome living in the chaos of New York City. Over the course of 20 years and 2 continents, their unusual journey of friendship will explore autism, taxidermy, alcoholism, where babies come from, kleptomania, sexual differences, trust, copulating dogs, religious differences, agoraphobia and more of life's big and little surprises. Features US Trailer International Trailer Commentary Behind The Scenes Making Of Alternate Scenes Casting Call Short Film: Harvie Krumpet IFC Films – https://www.ifcfilms.com/ “Mary and Max” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Max-Blu-ray-Toni-Collette/dp/B003CJXIOG/ Patreon Pick "Enter the Void" Blu-Ray Review (IFC Films) Controversial and brilliant director Gasper Noe follows his worldwide sensation Irreversible with another triumph. Enter The Void is Noe's most assured and haunting film yet, a "head trip" a la Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey and at the same time a piercing modern drama. Newcomer Nathaniel Brown and Paz de la Huerta (HBO's Boardwalk Empire) star as a brother and sister trapped in the hellish nighttime world of Tokyo where he deals drugs and she works as a stripper. A crime gone bad leads to shocking violence and then moments of transcendence in which the movie plunges viewers into death and rebirth like no film has ever done before via "mesmerizing camerawork" (The New York Times) that make it "a dazzling and brutal exercise in cinematic envelope-pushing" (New York Post). Stunning audiences around the world, Enter The Void is a cinematic experience like no other. Features Deleted Scenes Teasers Theatrical Trailers U.S. Trailer Unused Trailers VFX Vortex DMT Posters IFC Films – https://www.ifcfilms.com/ “Enter the Void” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Enter-Void-Blu-ray-Nathaniel-Brown/dp/B0048LPRD2/ Patreon Pick "Shaye Saint John: The Triggers Compilation" DVD Review Just Keep In Mind, That You'll Be Trying To Shake It Off For Hours Afterwards. Welcome to the funbubble! Over 2 hours of bizarre entertainment. Meet Shaye Saint John, former super-model who now has no arms or legs and her special friend Kiki (a burnt doll). This series of shorts document the daily collision of Shaye's glamorous fantasies with the realities of the physical limitations of her everyday life. These films with their juxtaposition of child-like imagery can be genuinely disturbing without a hint of blood, violence, or nudity, cursing or off-color subject matter of any sort. Watching Shaye do her schtick is akin to watching a segment of one of John Water's early flicks. There is no question about the fine line between madness and genius here - it's madness, plain and simple, dizzying in it's detachment to reality. Depending on your outlook, Shaye Saint John is either a true testimony to the power of art to rise above adversity or these film are hidden footage from a ward for the criminally insane! Be warned, repeat viewings will lead you to walk away talking Shaye speak - Gawd! 24/7! Do you like my Gams? Features Theatrical Trailers Music Videos Sneak Previews Easter Eggs “Shaye Saint John: The Triggers Compilation” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Shaye-Saint-John-Triggers-Compilation/dp/B001MBTRVO/ Hammer Time # 9 "Night Creatures" aka "Captain Clegg"  WHO KNOWS THE TRUTH ABOUT THE CURSE OF CAPTAIN CLEGG? What secret lay behind the dreaded Marsh Phantoms, the ghostly riders whose silent approach in the darkness of the bleak, unwelcoming Romney Marshes causes men to die of fright? Are they a genuine manifestation or a cover for illegal smuggling activities. Perhaps Dr Blyss, the benign vicar of the quiet village of Dymchurch, knows the truth about the ruthless pirate and smuggler who lies buried in the village graveyard and can unravel the phenomenon of the curse of Captain Clegg. Hammer Blu-Ray Set – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-Horror-8-Film-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B01I048O8W/ Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionWhat book do you want made into a movie? and/or What movie were you surprised to find out was based off of a book? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934? https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-113-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Rays 1. Viy Film NotesMidsommar – 2019 – Ari Aster
Night Killer – 1990 – Claudio Fragasso/Bruno Mattei The Chill Factor – 1993 – Christopher Webster To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story – 2017 – Derek Dennis Herbert Dry Blood – 2017 – Kelton Jones Cool Hand Luke – 1967 – Stuart Rosenberg Mary and Max – 2009 – Adam Elliot Enter the Void – 2009 – Gaspar Noé Shaye Saint John: The Triggers Compilation – 2004 – Eric Fournier Night Creature – 1962 – Peter Graham Scott
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One of the most depraved of the naziploitation genre is given the royal treatment with a nice remaster. The release is also accompanied with a feature length documentary about the strange sub-genre of naziploitation as well as an appreciation video by horror film expert Stephen Thrower. A group of Italian resistance fighters plan to overthrow the Nazis while a menacing Ilsa inspired Nazi performs experiments of torture on her prisoners and nearby villagers. “The Beast in Heat” is cheap exploitative cash-in in the vein of previous films of the same genre. It has all the staples that many of the other films have; castration, torture, sadism, lesbianism, but it has something none of the others would even dream of… That’s right, a caged muscular dwarf-like creature who rapes anything he comes into contact with. The film is as repulsive as it sounds. It’s also played completely straight, which would usually make for a devastating watch. However, due to the cheapness, “The Beast in Heat” becomes an unintentional laugh riot. If you aren’t holding down your vomit you will most certainly be chuckling to yourself. It’s hard to decide if it’s the repulsion that causes the nervous laughter or the sheer ridiculousness of the plot, acting, and dubbing that is getting you to hiccup with hysteria. Guinea pigs as rats, women being brutally tortured whose only response is a lackadaisical “You’re hurting me!” are some of the highlights. Not to mention a lead baddie who chews up the scenery like this is her one chance to leave a lasting impression. After all the war and chaos the film has to offer we are treated to a sad ending showing the horrors of war, but after the exploitation puke shake you just forced down it just adds to the hysterics. Severin Films has made “The Beast in Heat” look and sound good; again not many companies would go the extra step to bring such a vile movie to life on Blu-Ray. If the film doesn’t sound like it’s up your alley and I get it, don’t let that steer you away from the release. Included is a documentary covering the naziploitation genre with several vets and experts involved with it. So if you want to see Ilsa herself talk about the genre, this is a must buy. Plot Summary: Severin Films presents BEAST IN HEAT – The most bizarre Nazisploitation shocker ever! More than four decades after the subgenre first shocked the world, the most depraved Nazisploitation sickie of them all must still be seen to be believed. Writer/director Luigi Batzella (THE DEVIL’S WEDDING NIGHT, NUDE FOR SATAN) combines footage from two earlier WWII action movies with a newly-shot plot featuring a sadistic female Nazi officer (Macha Magall of Bruno Mattei’s SS GIRLS), a perpetually aroused caged ogre (Salvatore Baccaro aka ‘Boris Lugosi’ of FRANKENSTEIN’S CASTLE OF FREAKS), and a cavalcade of sexual atrocities that Horror-Extreme.com calls “Tasteless and glorious…it gathers all the ethos of the genre and smashes it into a wonderfully hellish mix.” Never released in America and banned as a ‘Video Nasty’ in the UK, this notorious feast of smut-schnitzel is now scanned from 35mm negative elements with a blitzkrieg of all-new Special Features. Special Features: - Fascism On A Thread: The Strange Story of Nazisploitation Cinema - A new feature length documentary featuring interviews with Dyanne - - Thorne, Malissa Longo, Filmmakers Sergio Garrone, Mariano Caiano, Rino Di Silvestro, Liliana Cavani, Bruno Mattei and many more. - Nazi Nasty - Interview with Stephen Thrower, Author of 'MURDEROUS PASSIONS'. - Trailer. Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “The Beast in Heat” Blu-Ray- https://severin-films.com/shop/beast-in-heat-bluray/ "Robowar" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films) Written by MrParka Severin Films has answered our prayers! The fans asked for it! After the siege of Bruno Mattei flicks being released we finally got it! “Robowar” debuts on Blu-Ray in a remastered edition packed with interviews. A group of mercenaries face off against an advanced bioengineered weapon of mass destruction in the jungle. Part “Predator”, part “Robocop”, all Mattei. Bruno Mattei is known for ripping popular films off and making cheaper, shameless, yet extremely fun rip-offs. “Robowar” is exactly that. Even with the previous mentioned cheapness, Mattei still put together a solid cast for this outing including b-movie action star Reb Brown, Italian staple Romano Puppo, “Zombie 4” alumni Jim Gaines, and stunt man Massimo Vanni among others. The cast helps the entertainment value quite a bit, they seem to enjoy themselves as well as dedicate themselves to their roles. One can’t help but crack a smile every time Reb Brown opens fire with his machine gun, due to his constant screaming. In fact his performance shifts between calm and collected to violent screaming within seconds throughout the entirety of the film. Shot in the Philippines for a majority in broad daylight, you can literally feel the heat and moisture coming off the film. The twists are obvious. The characters are picked off in similar fashions as they are in “Predator” and the antagonist is ungodly cheap sounding and looking. The robot makes for some real comic moments. Nothing quite like seeing a giant black colored robot with ab plates plodding through the jungle and somehow managing to stealthy sneak by commandos. Not to mention making chirping, robotic chatter which is closer to the robot from “Short Circuit” than anything threatening. For the most part, the film is entertaining and audiences should be pleased. Action, fun, and cheese are all here in bundles. Severin Films has packed this cheestastic flick with some great special features that give one a look at how it was to shoot with Bruno Mattei in the Philippines. From the cast we have interviews with Christine Hickman, Jim Gaines, John P. Dulaney, and Massimo Vanni. All the people interviewed give some nice insight into the making of the film or how they feel about the finished product. Actor John P. Dulaney knows exactly what kind of film “Robowar” is and it was a treat to hear him talk about it being a cult favorite. The interviews with Claudio Fragasso (co-writer/co-director) and Rossella Drudi (co-writer) are always a welcomed edition to any release from Severin. Fragasso talks about how he and Mattei got their start making films in the Philippines as well an awful kidney stone he had while filming there. Rossella Drudi has some laughs at the expense of “Robowar’s” sound design and dives into her career and details about her writing for nearly a decade without any recognition. All and all Severin Films has done a great job taking this b-movie blast and loading it with features that will make it last. Plot Summary: A year before their jaw-dropper SHOCKING DARK, director Bruno Mattei (VIOLENCE IN A WOMEN’S PRISON) and co-writers Claudio Fragasso & Rossella Drudi (NIGHT KILLER, ZOMBIE 4) first collaborated on this brain-melting mash-up of PREDATOR, ROBOCOP and Philippines war movie mayhem. When a team of badass commandos is hired for a jungle rescue mission, they’ll instead find themselves hunted by a kill-crazed creature that is part man, part machine and all glorious ‘80s ItaloSleaze. Reb Brown (UNCOMMON VALOR), Catherine Hickland (ONE LIFE TO LIVE), Massimo Vanni (RATS: NIGHT OF TERROR) and Jim Gaines (ISLAND OF THE LIVING DEAD) star in this “Freaking awesome must-watch for any action fan” (BMovieCitadel.com). Now scanned in 4k from the original negative and loaded with all-new Special Features. Special Features: - Robo Predator - Interview with Co-Director / Co-Writer Claudio Fragasso . - Italian Rip Off - Interview with Co-Writer Rossella Drudi. - Violence She Wrote - Career Interview with Screenwriter Rossella Drudi. - Robo-Lady - Interview With Actress Catherine Hickland. - Papa Doc's War - Interview with Actor John P. Dulaney. - The Robowarrior - Interview with Actor Jim Gaines Jr. - War in the Phillipines - Interview with Actor / Stuntman Massimo Vanni. - Catherine Hickland's Behind The Scenes Home Movies. - Trailer. Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Robowar” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/robowar-le-bluray/ "The Loveless" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video)  THEY'RE GOING NOWHERE... FAST! The United States, late 1950s. A time of generational conflict, of immense social change, of bold fashions and toe-tapping music - just some of the elements that collide in thrilling fashion in The Loveless, the feature debut of both its star, Willem Dafoe (To Live and Die in LA), and its directors, Monty Montgomery (producer, David Lynch's Wild at Heart) and future Academy Award®-winner* Kathryn Bigelow (Near Dark, Detroit). A motorcycle gang roars into a small southern town en route to the Daytona races, unnerving and angering the locals with their standoffish attitude and disrespect for social niceties. When one of their number, the charismatic Vance (Dafoe), hooks up with sportscar-driving Telena (Marin Kanter, Endangered Species), he incurs the wrath of the girl's father, setting the gang on a collision course with the rest of the town as simmering tensions boil over into violent retribution. Raw, angry and honest, The Loveless evokes, with unflinching clarity, both an attitude and a bygone era, exploring the tensions between two very different Americas - now fully restored and presented in high definition for the first time in this feature-packed new edition from Arrow Video! * 2010, Best Director, Best Picture: The Hurt Locker. "ACADEMY AWARD®" is a registered trademark and service mark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films, approved by co-writer/co-director Monty Montgomery and director of photography Doyle Smith High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation • Original lossless mono audio • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing New audio commentary with co-writer/co-director Monty Montgomery, moderated by Elijah Drenner No Man’s Friend Today: Making The Loveless, new video interviews with actors Willem Dafoe, Marin Kanter, Robert Gordon, Phillip Kimbrough and Lawrence U.S. 17: Shooting The Loveless, new video interviews with producers Grafton Nunes and A. Kitman Ho Chrome and Hot Leather: The Look of The Loveless, new interviews with production designer Lilly Kilvert and director of photography Doyle Smith Relentless, new audio interview with musician Eddy Dixon • Extensive image gallery, including on-set photographs, storyboards and original production Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Peter Stanfield Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “The Loveless” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-loveless-blu-ray "The Dark Side of the Moon" Blu-Ray Review (Unearthed Films) Beyond Rescue ... Beyond Reason ... Beyond Salvation. It is the year 2022. A mysterious systems failure causes the crew of a spaceship to be stranded on the dark side of the moon, while rapidly running out of fuel and oxygen. They are surprised to discover a NASA space shuttle floating in space, and board it in the hope of salvaging some supplies. One by one, the crew is possessed and killed, and it is up to Paxton Warner to find the links between the dark side of the moon, the Bermuda Triangle, and the Devil himself. Bonus Materials Interview with Allen Blumenfield Interview with FX ArtistChris Biggs Commentary with producer Paul White and Stephen Biro Interview with Stuntman Chuck Borden Production and dialogue notes Unearthed Films – http://www.unearthedfilms.com/ “The Dark Side of the Moon” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/dark-side-of-the-moon-the-blu-ray "The Black Forest aka A Mata Negra" Blu-Ray Review (Darkside Releasing)  Evil has many roots. In a forest in the heart of Brazil, a young woman sees her life change as well as the lives of everyone around her when she finds the Lost Book of Cipriano, whose magic, besides granting power and wealth to whoever possesses it, can release an apocalyptic evil upon the Earth. When she accidentally unleashes the demonic powers of the book, her world suddenly veers into blood-splattered pandemonium as young Carla now resorts to casting one Satanic rite after another in her desperation to fix a long, corpse-strewn trail of missteps. "The film is bloody and bananas, and [uses] its limited budget to craft a gorily unhinged world of hell with a diabolically compromised innocent at its centre." ~Anton Bitel, Projected Figure. Darkside Releasing Collector's Series Blu-ray includes: 16-page Picture Booklet, Original Portuguese Language with English Subtitles, 20-minute Behind-the-Scenes Documentary (with English Subtitles), Darkside Releasing Trailers, Exclusive Slipcover! Bonus Materials Making-of Documentary Portuguese with English subtitles Special collector's edition Blu Ray, including 16-page Picture Booklet Original Portuguese Language with English Subtitles 20-minute Behind-the-Scenes Documentary (with English Subtitles) Exclusive Slipcover Darkside Releasing – https://darksidereleasing.com/ “The Black Forest aka A Mata Negra” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-black-forest-a-mata-negra-blu-ray "How to Stuff a Wild Bikini" Blu-Ray Review (Olive Films) DESCRIPTION How to Stuff a Wild Bikini finds swinging, surfing, singer, Frankie (Frankie Avalon, Muscle Beach Party) serving naval reserve duty in Tahiti separated from his beach bunny, Dee Dee (Annette Funicello, Beach Blanket Bingo). Frankie, fearing that Dee Dee might be having as much fun as he is in his tropical paradise, enlists the help of the local island witch doctor, Bwana (Buster Keaton, The General) to keep an eye on what’s going on back home. And what’s going on back home is that suave advertising executive, Ricky (Dwayne Hickman, Cat Ballou) has his sights set on Dee Dee. And Dee Dee might just be receptive to his advances. Grab your swimsuits and surfboards because the fun is just beginning in How to Stuff a Wild Bikini featuring those beach movie favorites Eric Von Zipper (Harvey Lembeck, Stalag 17), Bonehead (Jody McCrea, Beach Blanket Bingo), Mike (Michael Nadar, TV’s Dynasty), and Puss (Alberta Nelson, Bikini Beach), along with several new faces including B.D. “Big Deal” MacPherson (Brian Donlevy, Woman They Almost Lynched) and Peachy Keane (Mickey Rooney, Breakfast at Tiffany’s). How to Stuff a Wild Bikini is directed by William Asher (Beach Blanket Bingo, Muscle Beach Party), written by Asher and Leo Townsend (Beach Blanket Bingo, I’d Rather Be Rich), photographed by Academy Award winner Floyd Crosby (1931: Cinematography, Tabu) with music by Les Baxter (Beach Blanket Bingo, Muscle Beach Party). Olive Films – https://olivefilms.com/ “How to Stuff a Wild Bikini” Blu-Ray – https://olivefilms.com/product/how-to-stuff-a-wild-bikini/ "Mothra" Blu-Ray Review (Mill Creek Entertainment) SYNOPSIS Mightiest Monster in All Creation! From the Creators of "Godzilla" A sci-fi classic - the wildly colorful kaiju eiga (monster movie), MOTHRA! Following reports of human life on Infant Island, the supposedly deserted site of atomic bomb tests, an international expedition to the heavily-radiated island discovers a native tribe and tiny twin female fairies called "Shobijin" who guard a sacred egg. The overzealous expedition leader kidnaps the Shobijin to exhibit in a Tokyo stage show but soon they summon their protector, hatching the egg and releasing a giant caterpillar. When Mothra arrives in Japan and finally transforms into the ultimate beast, impervious to modern weapons, the nation and its people face their destruction. Starring: Frankie Sakai, Hiroshi Koizumi, Kyoto Kagawa, Ken Uehara Special Features: Includes both the Japanese and U.S. edits of the film Contains feature-length commentary, trailers and photo gallery Mill Creek Entertainment – https://www.millcreekent.com/ “Mothra” Blu-Ray Steelbook – https://www.amazon.com/Mothra-SteelBook-Blu-ray-Furanki-Sakai/dp/B07R553MFM/ "Leprechaun Returns" Blu-Ray Review The deadly, wisecracking Leprechaun is back in all his gory glory. When the sorority sisters of the Alpha Upsilon house decide to go green and use an old well as their water source, they unwittingly awaken a pint-sized, green-clad monster. The Leprechaun wants a pot of gold buried near the sorority house, but first he must recover his powers with a killing spreeand only the girls of AU can stop him. Features Making Of Previews Trailers “Leprechaun Returns” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Leprechaun-Returns-Blu-ray-Pepi-Sonuga/dp/B07Q5CPN5B/ Patreon Pick "Re:Born" Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review (Eureka) SYNOPSIS Toshiro (Tak ∴, formerly Tak Sakaguchi, Versus), a former special forces operative, now lives a quiet life in the Japanese countryside. Despite his seemingly peaceful existence, Toshiro struggles to contain the destructive impulses that once made him the top soldier in an elite unit of killers. When his former commanding officer, the enigmatic Phantom (Akio Ôtsuka), comes out of the shadows seeking revenge, Toshiro goes on a kill-crazy rampage against a squad of ruthless assassins. Utilising an unorthodox form of close-quarters combat (referred to by the director and lead actor as “Zero Range Combat”) Re:Born features some of the most stunningly choreographed martial-arts fight sequences in recent years, and Eureka Entertainment is proud to present the film in its UK debut on Blu-ray and DVD. SPECIAL FEATURES 1080p presentation on the Blu-ray, with a progressive encode on the DVD Optional English subtitles A short introduction from the filmmakers Trailers Eureka – https://eurekavideo.co.uk/ “Re: Born” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/reborn/ Hammer Time #8 "The Shadow of the Cat" DVD Review Product Description Released for the first time in UK! A female house cat sees her mistress murdered by her husband and two servants, and becomes ferociously bent on revenge. SPECIAL FEATURES With Reversible Sleeve featuring both original UK & USA artwork 16.9 4/3 format Shadowplay:Inside the Shadow of the Cat "Catastrophy"-(Audio from Ian Scoones, Special Effects Assistant) Extensive Stills Gallery Theatrical Trailer English Subtitles for deaf and hard of hearing “The Shadow of the Cat” DVD – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadow-Cat-dvd-UK-Release/dp/B00IORRBN0/ Ask a Question/Answer a Question Has being a cinefile ever gotten you into trouble? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934? https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-112-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Night of the Creeps 2. Night Owl 3. The Passing 4. Taking Tiger Mountain 5. Putney Swope 6. Commando Director’s Cut 7. Chucky Collection 8. The Devil’s Machine DVD 9. Uncommon Valor Film NotesThe Beast in Heat – 1977 – Luigi Batzella
Robowar – 1988 – Bruno Mattei The Loveless – 1981 – Kathryn Bigelow/Monty Montgomery The Dark Side of the Moon – 1990 – D.J. Webster The Black Forest aka A Mata Negra – 2018 – Rodrigo Aragão How to Stuff a Wild Bikini – 1965 – William Asher Mothra – 1961 – Ishirô Honda Leprechaun Returns – 2018 – Steven Kostanski Re: Born – 2016 – Yûji Shimomura The Shadow of the Cat – 1961 – John Gilling  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/screamingpotty/ https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps “American Horror Project Vol. 2” Contest – 1:08 “Double Face” Review – 5:15 “Hi-Death” Review–12:44 “High School High” and “Mo’ Money” Review – 21:06/27:46 “Nightbeast” Review – 33:04 Patreon Pick “JFK” Review – 41:01 Patreon Pick “Owning Mahowny” Review – 50:10 The Weekly Western “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” Review – 55:32 Hammer Time Episode 7(“The Curse of the Werewolf”) Review W Jeremy – 1:06:05 Questions – 1:26:37 Answers ““What is your favorite regional horror/exploitation flick?”– 1:28:48 Question of the Week “What is the last 5 out of 5 or perfect movie you saw?”– 1:29:56 Update – 1:30:12 Enter Contest by sending an email to screamingtoiletcontest@gmail.com Video ReviewsContestFor your chance to win Arrow Video's AMERICAN HORROR PROJECT 2 and a AHP tote bag , simply email us at screamingtoiletcontest@gmail.com  "Double Face" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) In the post-war years, the proliferation of transnational European co-productions gave rise to a cross-pollination of genres, with the same films sold in different markets as belonging to different movements. Among these, Riccardo Freda (I vampiri, The Horrible Dr. Hichock)'s Double Face was marketed in West Germany as an Edgar Wallace 'krimi', while in Italy it was sold as a giallo in the tradition of Mario Bava's Blood and Black Lace, combining elements from both genres for a unique and unforgettable viewing experience. When wealthy businessman John Alexander (the legendary Klaus Kinski, giving an atypically restrained performance)'s unfaithful wife Helen (Margaret Lee, Circus of Fear) dies in a car crash, it initially looks like a freak accident. However, the plot thickens when evidence arises suggesting that the car was tampered with prior to the crash. And John's entire perception of reality is thrown into doubt when he discovers a recently-shot pornographic movie which appears to feature Helen - suggesting that she is in fact alive and playing an elaborate mind game on him... Psychological, psychedelic, and at times just plain psychotic, Double Face stands as one of the most engaging and enjoyable films in Freda's lengthy and diverse career - a densely-plotted, visually-stunning giallo that evokes much of the same ambience of paranoia and decadence as such classics of the genre as One on Top of the Other and A Lizard in a Woman's Skin. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS • Brand new 2K restoration of the full-length Italian version of the film from the original 35mm camera negative • High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation • Uncompressed mono 1.0 LPCM audio • Original English and Italian soundtracks, titles and credits • Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack • New audio commentary by author and critic Tim Lucas • New video interview with composer Nora Orlandi • The Many Faces of Nora Orlandi, a new appreciation of the varied career of the film’s composer by musician and soundtrack collector Lovely Jon • The Terrifying Dr. Freda, a new video essay on Riccardo Freda’s gialli by author and critic Amy Simmons • Extensive image gallery from the collection of Christian Ostermeier, including the original German pressbook and lobby cards, and the complete Italian cineromanzo adaptation • Original Italian and English theatrical trailers • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Double Face” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/double-face-blu-ray "Hi-Death" DVD Review (Wild Eye Releasing) Terror Comes Into Focus. From the makers of "Hi-8", five all-new tales for the digital age. When two young women take the "Terror Tour" through the underbelly of Hollywood, they are led into a bizarre world of unspeakable horror, unraveling twisted and terrifying tales from the minds of both up and coming and seasoned independent horror directors. Wild Eye Releasing – http://www.wildeyereleasing.com/ “Hi-Death” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/hi-death-dvd "High School High" and "Mo' Money" Blu-Ray Review (Mill Creek Entertainment) SYNOPSIS Nineties Comedy Double Feature MO’ MONEY You can never be too rich…or too funny! Comedian Damon Wayans (TV's In Living Color, The Last Boy Scout) brings his rogue's gallery of outrageous characters to this action-filled comedy about a con artist who tries to go straight, but keeps getting pulled in the wrong direction. “Damon Wayans and his younger brother Marlon make a terrific comedy team!” – Variety HIGH SCHOOL HIGH There's a new teacha’ in the hood! Jon Lovitz and Tia Carrere are dedicated educators facing some dangerously strange minds in this outrageous comedy from the creators of The Naked Gun. With wicked aim, High School High skewers feel-good movies like Dangerous Minds and Stand and Deliver to create a wild new brand of urban comedy that's laced with hilarious gags and slapstick! “... a rapid-fire gag machine.” – Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle Starring: Mo' Money - Damon Wayans (TV's My Wife and Kids) Stacey Dash (Clueless) Joe Santos (The Last Boy Scout) High School High - John Lovitz ( A League of Their Own) Tia Carrere (Wayne's World) Louise Fletcher (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) Mill Creek Entertainment – https://www.millcreekent.com/ “Mo’ Money” and “High School High” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Mo-Money-High-School-Feature/dp/B07NR8KR7R/ "Nightbeast" Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review (Vinegar Syndrome) Details This special limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) is limited to 3,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com! Limit 1 per customer. Amidst a dazzling meteor shower, the Nightbeast lands near a small East Coast town, armed with his vaporizing ray gun and a goal of killing everyone who crosses his path. As area residents are blasted to smithereens, the local sheriff and an ever dwindling group of survivors become determined to figure out a way to defeat this fearsome alien before their entire community is wiped out. A dazzling display of lo-fi ambition from Baltimore based cult filmmaker and underrated auteur, Don Dohler (Alien Factor, Fiend), NIGHTBEAST immediately plunges the viewer into a frenzy of wildly colorful and stunning animation techniques, homemade gore effects, and awkward sexual encounters. Made for a scant $14,000 and featuring a soundtrack partially composed by a then teenage J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, Star Wars Episode VIII), Vinegar Syndrome proudly brings this regional sci-fi/horror classic to Blu-ray in a brand new 2k restoration of its 16mm camera original! Directed by: Don Dohler Starring: Tom Griffith, Jamie Zemarel, Karin Kardian, George Stover, Don Leifert 1982 / 81 min / 1.33:1 • Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 16mm camera original • Audio commentary with writer/director Don Dohler & actor George Stover • “An Electric Performance" - an interview with actor Jamie Zemarel • “Crashing the Set" - an interview with visual fx artist John Ellis • “Shooting the Nightbeast" - an interview with cinematographer Richard Geiwitz • “Nightbeast Returns” - archival interviews with the cast and crew • Outtakes & Bloopers • Visual FX gallery • Original theatrical trailer • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “Nightbeast” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/vinegar-syndrome/products/nightbeast Patreon Pick "JFK" Streaming Review (VUDU) THE STORY THAT WON’T GO AWAY. New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison discovers there's more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story. “JFK” Triple Feature Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Killers-Sunday-Feature-Blu-ray/dp/B007TBICMG/ Patreon Pick "Owning Mahowny" Review TO SOME IT'S A GAME. TO OTHERS IT'S A HABIT. BUT TO DAN MAHOWNY -- BEATING THE ODDS IS EVERYTHING Dan Mahowny was a rising star at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. At twenty-four he was assistant manager of a major branch in the heart of Toronto's financial district. To his colleagues he was a workaholic. To his customers, he was astute, decisive and helpful. To his friends, he was a quiet, but humorous man who enjoyed watching sports on television. To his girlfriend, he was shy but engaging. None of them knew the other side of Dan Mahowny--the side that executed the largest single-handed bank fraud in Canadian history, grossing over $10 million in eighteen months to feed his gambling obsession. “Owning Mahowny” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Owning-Mahowny-Maury-Chaykin/dp/B0000BXMZ8 The Weekly Western "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" Blu-Ray Review  TWO GREAT STARS TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME! A senator, who became famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed. “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Man-Shot-Liberty-Valance-Blu-ray/dp/B074GV3RTN/ Hammer Time 7 "The Curse of the Werewolf" Blu-Ray Review HALF-MAN... HALF-WOLF... COMPELLED BY THE HIDEOUS CURSE OF HIS EVIL BIRTH TO DESTROY - EVEN THOSE WHO LOVED HIM! Conceived by the rape of a mute servant girl by a demented beggar, an infant is raised by a wealthy but kindly bachelor-gentleman and his woman servant who learn, years later, that he is a werewolf, a demon-possessed being whose only chance for normalcy will be, as a young man, to find a woman who will love him for himself, which will effect his release from this curse. “Hammer Horror Collection” Blu-Ray Set – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-Horror-8-Film-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B01I048O8W/ Ask a Question/Answer a Question What is the last 5 out of 5 movie you have seen? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934? https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-111-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Castle in the Sky 2. The Color of Money 3. The Final Stab 4. The Mafu Cage 5. The Last Seduction 6. The Coast Guard 7. Mauvais Sang 8. Army of Crime 9. The Orchard End Murder 10. Schoolgirl Hitchhikers 11. Space Raiders 12. City On Fire 13. Knives of the Avenger 14. Dream Home 15. Peeping Tom 16. Martyrs 17. Love 18. Climax DVD 19. Shady Saint John The Triggers Compilation Film NotesDouble Face – 1969 – Riccardo Freda
Hi-Death – 2018 – Anthony Catanese/Amanda Payton/Tim Ritter/Todd Sheets/Brad Sykes High School High – 1996 – Hart Bochner Mo’ Money – 1992 – Peter MacDonald Nightbeast – 1982 – Don Dohler JFK – 1991 – Oliver Stone Owning Mahowny – 2003 – Richard Kwietniowski The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance – 1962 – John Ford The Curse of the Werewolf – 1961 – Terence Fisher  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/screamingpotty/ https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps Burnt Out – 0:10 “American Horror Project Vol. 2: Dream No Evil” Review – 2:25 “American Horror Project Vol. 2: Dark August” Review–14:07 “American Horror Project Vol. 2: The Child” Review – 22:25 Contest for American Horror Project Vol. 2 and Tote Bag – 30:18 “My Nights with Susan, Sandra, Olga and Julie” Review – 31:54 “Victor Crowley” Review – 39:41 Hammer Time Episode 5(“The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll” and “Brides of Dracula”) W Jeremy – 46:46 / 1:00:59 Pick a Movie “Man in the Wilderness” Review – 1:14:26 Questions – 1:22:55 Answers “What would you like me to do for next season’s special segment?” – 1:25:18 Question of the Week “What is your favorite regional horror/exploitation flick?” – 1:27:28 Update – 1:27:47 Patreon Shout Out – 1:30:39 Thralls of Metal Interview – 1:31:24 “Deathgasm” Review with Thralls of Metal – 1:38:50 “This Is Spinal Tap” Review with Thralls of Metal – 1:51:48 Heavy Metal Horror Movie Discussion with Thralls of Metal – 2:05:41 Enter Contest by sending an email to screamingtoiletcontest@gmail.com Thralls of Metal YouTube Channel Subscribe Here – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8VqWeeSTw2nwksWKUArTvA Video Reviews"American Horror Project Vol. 2" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Continuing its mission to unearth the very best in weird and wonderful horror obscura from the golden age of US independent genre moviemaking, Arrow Video is proud to present the long-awaited second volume in its American Horror Project series co-curated by author Stephen Thrower (Nightmare USA: The Untold Story of the Exploitation Independents). Starting off with a little-seen 1970 offering from underrated cult auteur John Hayes (Grave of the Vampire, Garden of the Dead), Dream No Evil is a haunting, moving tale of a young woman's desperate quest to be reunited with her long-lost father - only to find herself drawn into a fantasyland of homicidal madness. Meanwhile, 1976's Dark August stars Academy Award-winner Kim Hunter (A Streetcar Named Desire) in a story of a man pursued by a terrifying and deadly curse in the wake of a hit-and-run accident. Lastly, 1977's Harry Novak-produced The Child is a gloriously delirious slice of horror mayhem in which a young girl raises an army of the dead against the people she holds responsible for her mother's death. With all three films having been newly remastered from the best surviving film elements and appearing here for the first time ever on Blu-ray, alongside a wealth of supplementary material, American Horror Project Volume Two offers up yet another fascinating and blood-chilling foray into the deepest, darkest corners of stars-and-stripes terror. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restorations from original film elements High Definition Blu-ray presentation Original uncompressed PCM mono audio English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Reversible sleeves for each film featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork by The Twins of Evil American Horror Project Journal Vol. II – limited edition 60-page booklet featuring new writing on the films by Stephen R. Bissette, Travis Crawford and Amanda Reyes Dream No Evil - Filmed appreciation by Stephen Thrower Dream No Evil - Brand new audio commentary with Kat Ellinger and Samm Deighan Dream No Evil - Hollywood After Dark: The Early Films of John Hayes, 1959-1971 – brand new video essay by Stephen Thrower looking at Hayes' filmography leading up to Dream No Evil Dream No Evil - Writer Chris Poggiali on the prodigious career of celebrated character actor Edmond O'Brien Dream No Evil - Excerpts from an audio interview with actress Rue McClanahan (The Golden Girls) discussing her many cinematic collaborations with director John Hayes Dark August - Filmed appreciation by Stephen Thrower Dark August - Brand new audio commentary with writer-director Martin Goldman Dark August - Brand new on-camera interview with Martin Goldman Dark August - Brand new on-camera interview with producer Marianne Kanter Dark August - The Hills Are Alive: Dark August and Vermont Folk Horror – author and artist Stephen R. Bissette on Dark August and its context within the wider realm of genre filmmaking out of Vermont Dark August - Original Press Book The Child - 1.37:1 and 1.85:1 presentations of the feature The Child - Filmed appreciation by Stephen Thrower The Child - Brand new audio commentary with director Robert Voskanian and producer Robert Dadashian, moderated by Stephen Thrower The Child - Brand new on-camera interviews with Robert Voskanian and Robert Dadashian The Child - Original Theatrical Trailer The Child - Original Press Book Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “American Horror Project Vol. 2” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/american-horror-project-volume-2-limited-edition-blu-ray Screaming Toilet ContestPlease send an email to ScreamingTolietContest@gmail.com to enter. Include "American Horror Project Vol. 2" in the subject line. Contest limited to USA and Canada. https://www.screamingtoilet.com/contest.html  "My Nights with Susan, Sandra, Olga, and Julie" Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review (Cult Epics) Written by MrParka Cult Epics presents the Dutch film “My Nights with Susan, Sandra, Olga & Julie” on Blu-ray/DVD combo for the first time ever. From director Pim de la Parra it’s no surprise the film explores murder, voyeurism, and promiscuous sex which are some themes explored in some of his previous films such as “Obsessions” (also available from Cult Epics). The opening of the film showcases a brutal murder of an American tourist by Sandra and Olga which seems to be done out of rage, jealousy, and even boredom. Olga and Sandra soon return to their home, an isolated farm house shared with a handful of others. When new comer Anton shows up to escort Susan, the group’s matriarch, back to civilization the group's hierarchy begins to crumble and devious things are planned. Instead of getting exposition and deep backstory on everyone, we learn who they are by their actions and relationships. The story moves along quickly while setting up its foreshadowing. The interactions between characters include strange voyeurism, seductions, and even a couple heartfelt connections. One of these seductions takes place the first night Anton stays at the house. The sex is causal without any attachment which is most certainty a reflection of the 70s culture in Amsterdam. “My Night with Susan, Sandra, Olga & Julie” makes nice use of its isolated country location and the unique house most of the action takes place in. The actors weren’t shy about their bodies and the film sports full frontal nudity from both sexes as well as plentiful sex scenes. This seems to be a staple from Pim de La Parra. A pair of oddball characters can’t go without being mentioned, Albert, for instance, refuses to leave a dark room that is lit with only one red bulb. He spies on Sandra and Olga as they make love and discuss their crimes. His entire existence is a major reason for keeping Susan where she is at, for fear of leaving could cause him great mental anguish and further isolation. Although Albert’s actions could seem repulsive to some, he has an aura of sympathy; almost as if he is a trapped victim and Sandra an extension of that entrapment due to her loyalty to him. The character of Piet is the most interesting. While being comic relief to a certain extent, she is also a reminder to the other characters about the murder when she shows up wearing the sunglasses of Sandra and Olga’s victim. Without her, the story would slog forward. By the end of the film Piet is still the same broken character we are introduced to in the beginning. However, her once comic demeanor has taken an ominous turn by having her commit the most memorable and horrific act in the film. Cult Epics has presented a solid film that is equal parts thrilling as it is tantalizing. If someone is looking for a film with interesting human interactions, sexual explorations, and a dark and impactful ending than look no further. Plot Summary: Cult Epics Presents MY NIGHTS WITH SUSAN, SANDRA, OLGA & JULIE – Pim de la Parra’s last “Dutch Sex Wave” film. Susan (FRANK & EVA’S Willeke Van Ammelrooy) lives in an idyllic farmhouse, along with the sex-loving youngsters, Sandra, Olga and Julie and the unstable voyeur Albert. A number of killings take place by the sex-vampires, the allegations however, go out to Piet (Flodder’s Nelly Frijda), the crazy woman on the other side of the ditch. A young craftsman, Anton (Hans van der Gragt), visits and gets surprised by the dangerous ladies. MY NIGHTS WITH SUSAN, SANDRA, OLGA & JULIE was the last of Scorpio’s “Dutch Sex Wave” productions, directed by auteur filmmaker Pim de la Parra, masterfully shot in Techniscope by Marc Felperlaan (THE LIFT, THE NORTHENERS), featuring the last score by composer Elisabeth Lutyens (known for Hammer films and Amicus Productions), and with a screenplay co-credited to Harry Kumel (DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS). Stay in and have a night out with these ladies of seduction! Special Features: - New HD Restoration and Transfer (from original 35mm print). - Introduction by Pim de la Parra (HD, 2019). - Scorpio Short Films: Heart Beat Fresco (1966), Joop (1969), Joop Strikes Again (1970) HD. - Poster & Photo Video Gallery (HD). - Original Scorpio Films Theatrical Trailers (HD). Cult Epics – http://www.cultepics.com/ “My Nights with Susan, Sandra, Olga, and Julie” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – http://www.cultepics.com/product-detail/my-nights-with-susan-sandra-olga-julie/ "Victor Crowley" Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review (Dark Sky Films) In 2007, over forty people were brutally torn to pieces in Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp. Over the past decade, lone survivor Andrew Yong’s claims that local legend Victor Crowley was responsible for the horrific massacre have been met with great controversy. When a twist of fate puts him back at the scene of the tragedy, Crowley is mistakenly resurrected and Yong must face the bloodthirsty ghost from his past. Dark Sky Films – https://darkskyfilms.com/ “Victor Crowley” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://www.amazon.com/Victor-Crowley-Blu-ray-Parry-Shen/dp/B078C51DL9/ Hammer Time "The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll" Blu-Ray Review (Mill Creek Entertainment) and "Brides of Dracula" Blu-Ray Review The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll Absorbed in research directed towards freeing the two natures of man, Dr. Jekyll degenerates in to Mr. Hyde, a vengeful maniac. While Hyde wants revenge against a gambler whom his wife is in love with, Dr. Jekyll, takes steps to do away with his evil self. Mill Creek Entertainment – https://www.millcreekent.com/ “The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll” and “The Gorgon” Blu-Ray Set – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-Film-Double-Feature-Blu-ray/dp/B01IDHQZ2I/ Brides of Dracula HE TURNED INNOCENT BEAUTY INTO UNSPEAKABLE HORROR. A young teacher on her way to a position in Transylvania helps a young man escape the shackles his mother has put on him. In so doing she innocently unleashes the horrors of the undead once again on the populace, including those at her school for ladies. Luckily for some, Dr Van Helsing is already on his way. Hammer Horror Collection (Including Brides of Dracula) Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-Horror-8-Film-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B01I048O8W/ Pick a Movie "Man in the Wilderness" Blu-Ray Review (Warner Archive) HE WAS LEFT FOR DEAD. HE WOULD NOT FORGET. In the early 1800's, a group of fur trappers and Indian traders are returning with their goods to civilization and are making a desperate attempt to beat the oncoming winter. When guide Zachary Bass is injured in a bear attack, they decide he's a goner and leave him behind to die. When he recovers instead, he swears revenge on them and tracks them and their paranoiac expedition leader down. Warner Archive – https://www.wbshop.com/collections/warner-archive-blu-ray “Man in the Wilderness” Blu-Ray – https://www.wbshop.com/products/man-in-the-wilderness-bd Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionWhat is your favorite regional horror/exploitation film? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934? https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-110-audio-version/ Update4K 1. Arizona Blu-Ray 2. Cold Fish 3. Overlord 4. Leprechaun Returns 5. Slaughter of the Innocents 6. Platoon 7. Vengeance of She 8. The Witches 9. Frankenstein Created Woman "Deathgasm" Blu-Ray Review (Dark Sky Films) and "This Is Spinal Tap" Streaming Review with Thralls of MetalDeathgasm In this hilarious and outrageous blood-soaked adventure, the members of a heavy metal band inadvertently open the gates to hell when they play a forbidden piece of sheet music. The producers of Housebound and Starry Eyes bring you the most Metal action horror film of all time — Deathgasm! Metal-thrashing Brodie is an outcast in a sea of jocks and cheerleaders until he meets a kindred spirit in fellow metalhead Zakk. After starting their own band, Brodie and Zakk’s resentment of the suburban wasteland leads them to a mysterious piece of sheet music said to grant Ultimate Power to whoever plays it. But the music also summons an ancient evil entity known as Aeloth The Blind One, who threatens to tear apart existence itself. Their classmates and family become inhabited by demonic forces, tearing out their own eyes and turning into psychotic murderers…and this is only the beginning! It’s up to Brodie, Zakk and their group of friends to stop a force of pure evil from devouring all of mankind. Produced in association with the New Zealand Film Commission and MPI Media Group, the hilarious and outrageous Deathgasm features an amazing original soundtrack of fist-banging metal and practical effects by Main Reactor (Evil Dead remake) to satisfy metalheads and splatter fans alike. Deathgasm will gush bodily fluids, rain limbs and tickle your funny bone, before tearing it out and giving you a stiff beating with it. Dark Sky Films – https://darkskyfilms.com/ “Deathgasm” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Deathgasm-Blu-ray-Milo-Cawthorne/dp/B016LR962I/ This Is Spinal Tap PREPARE TO CRANK THOSE AMPS UP TO ELEVEN "This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real. “This Is Spinal Tap” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/This-Spinal-Tap-Blu-ray-Reiner/dp/B000Y5JFN4/ Thralls of Metal YouTube Channel Subscribe Here – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8VqWeeSTw2nwksWKUArTvA Description Metalheads talking about metal shit. We give our opinions about albums, bands, generally all things metal.  Film NotesDream No Evil -1970 – John Hayes
Dark August – 1976 – Martin Goldman The Child – 1977 – Robert Voskanian My Nights with Susan, Sandra, Olga, and Julie – 1975 – Pim de la Parra Victor Crowley – 2017 – Adam Green The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll – 1960 – Terence Fisher Brides of Dracula – 1960 – Terence Fisher Man in the Wilderness – 1971 – Richard C. Sarafian Deathgasm – 2015 – Jason Lei Howden This Is Spinal Tap – 1984 – Rob Reiner  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/screamingpotty/ https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps “The Believers” Review – 0:21 “Blue Movie” Review – 7:18 “New York Ripper” Review–14:27 “Mindwarp” Review – 24:29 “Brainscan” Review – 31:16 “Savage Harbor” Review – 38:36 “Evil Town” Review – 47:15 Patreon Pick “Climax” Review – 52:44 Patreon Pick “Dogtooth” Review –59:30 Hammer Time Episode 4(“The Mummy” and “The Man Who Could Cheat Death”) W Jeremy – 1:04:47 / 1:20:03 Pick a Movie “Dead End Drive-In” Review – 1:33:53 Pick a Movie Drawing – 1:40:29 Questions – 1:40:44 Answers “What is your favorite heavy metal/rock and roll horror flick?” – 1:43:31 Question of the Week “What would you like me to do for next season’s special segment?” 1:47:20 Update – 1:47:47 Video Reviews"The Believers" Blu-Ray Review (Olive Films)  Written by MrParka Olive Films presents the 1987 horror thriller “The Believers” on Blu-Ray. The crazy cult horror film features a variety of character actors alongside its star, Martin Sheen, helping make it a well-acted mystery. Police psychiatrist Cal Jamison (Sheen) loses his wife in a tragic accident, leaving him and his son lost. They leave the suburbs for a New York apartment to start things over. Cal’s job begins to intersect in his family and love life when he becomes involved with the case of a young police officer struggling with his sanity. The matters are complicated further when this young officer may or may not be responsible for a string of child murders. These murders are not only putting Cal in danger, but also his remaining loved ones. “The Believers” follows a similar set up to the classic ghost story “The Changeling”. With the film starting out with a horrible tragedy, the lead in the film is sent into a dark and psychological place. Cal often seems to be struggling with being a father and forgiving himself throughout the entirety of the runtime. This guilt plays into the final scenes, although as an audience member you never doubt what Cal will do. The only real complaint is the length. The long runtime is due to the story being a little convoluted. There are too many side characters that seem to lead to the next plot point or character. These scenes all play out during the police procedural parts of the film. These moments could have been shortened and some of the extra characters eliminated, even if a handful of them are enjoyable additions. It’s well shot and uses its locations interestingly enough; the gritty streets of New York are usually filmed dark and with trash surrounding the streets. Although the location has an obvious danger to it, it never feels quite like the cesspool many films would lead one to believe. The twists and turns that happen are sometimes surprising and other times obvious, some seemingly taking inspiration from “Rosemary’s Baby”. Some scenes leave a lasting impression, the body of a dead goat floating in the docks comes to memory. This scene is quickly followed by a shot of a shrine with a ritualistic kill of a child on it. As you can read no punches are pulled here; it kills the young and old, the loveable and deplorable. All around “The Believers” isn’t breaking any new ground, but it’s a solid horror thriller with a few supernatural elements that make it different, but not different enough to stand out on its own completely. It’s worth checking out for people looking for something fairly scary and adult with a strong cast and downbeat ending. DESCRIPTION The Believers, director John Schlesinger’s (Marathon Man) finally crafted, modern-day supernatural thriller, stars Martin Sheen (Apocalypse Now), Helen Shaver (Desert Hearts) and Robert Loggia (Scarface). Following the tragic death of his wife, psychologist Cal Jamison (Sheen) and his young son Chris (Harley Cross, Someone to Watch Over Me) relocate from Minneapolis to New York City to start a new life. Enlisted by Lt. McTaggert (Loggia) to help solve a baffling suicide case involving voodoo, Cal soon finds himself in the middle of an investigation with ties to a Caribbean religious cult and a series of ritualistic murders that will place him and those he loves in grave danger. The Believers, based on the Nicholas Conde novel The Religion, is written for the screen by Mark Frost (co-creator of Twin Peaks), photographed by Robby Müller (Paris, Texas) and co-stars Jimmy Smits (TV’s NYPD Blue), Harris Yulin (Another Woman), Richard Masur (The Thing), and Elizabeth Wilson (9 to 5). Olive Films – https://olivefilms.com/ “The Believers” Blu-Ray – https://olivefilms.com/product/the-believers/ "Blue Movie" Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review (Cult Epics) Written by MrParka Cult Epics brings the highly sexual Amsterdam cult classic “Blue Movie” to Blu-Ray and DVD for the first time. Earning its cult status due to its sexually explicit nature, it still remains relevant due to its social context. Michael (Hugo Metsers) has recently been released from prison after serving five years for having sexual intercourse with an underage girl. Although his crime is no longer illegal he still is on parole and must fit into society. He quickly moves into an apartment complex with a plentiful amount of women looking for company, married or not. Actor Hugo Metsers seems to have a knack for playing characters that are fairly grey in nature. They aren’t evil, but they are never someone you can truly get behind. The character of Michael seemingly gets into trouble within the first couple hours after he is moved in by starting a relationship with a married woman. This is, of course, after he watches her and her husband having sex from the balcony. At times “Blue Movie” is all about the sexual acts; showing them in detail and at other times presenting a layer of comedy, incorporating Michael’s parole officer Eddie (Helmert Woudenberg). Later the film seems to make a statement about “New Amsterdam” where sex should be more welcomed and one can profit from it, while shortly after portraying a tragic suicide directly related to sex. The intent or meaning of the film in its entirety is a little bit of a mystery, bringing up questions of sexuality, morality, and loyalty. “Blue Movie” is a well shot film using the main location nicely with long shots of the massive apartment complex while a wonderful score plays. The technique is all fine. The story as a whole seems to be a little light, but the scenes in themselves tend to have interesting moments worth checking out. Cult Epics has included a slew of features on the new collector’s edition release. Included on the release are an interview with director Wim Verstappen , an interview with producer Pim de la Parra at the Dutch Sex Wave festival, and an interview with Hugo Metsers Jr., Paris which tells the details about himself as a child finding out about his father’s films in the most unpleasant way. Synopsis The most sensational Dutch taboo film of all time! After five years in prison, an ex-con returns to a society where total sexual freedom is now the norm. Michael (Frank & Eva’s Hugo Metsers) yearns for sex, and becomes fascinated by the amorous life of an attractive woman next door (Business Is Business’s Carry Tefsen), eventually organizing a series of sordid orgies with her and the neighbors… Blue Movie was the most controversial and talked about Dutch film upon theatrical release – a sensation that brought millions of visitors to cinemas. Produced by Pim de la Parra (Frank & Eva, Obsessions), and directed by his partner Wim Verstappen, Blue Movie was a breakthrough commercial hit for their company Scorpio Films – and the start of the Golden Years of Dutch cinema, also known as the “Dutch Sex Wave.” Presented by Cult Epics for first time ever in High-definition on Blu-Ray & DVD – and featuring cinematography by Jan De Bont (Turkish Delight, Private Lessons, Basic Instinct) – now see for yourself what all the commotion was about! Cult Epics website Exclusive: BLUE MOVIE Slipcase (German Poster Art) and reversible sleeve with Uncensored art (Limited numbered edition of 500 printed with Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Region free. Also available with Pim de la Parra’s Frank & Eva (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) featuring Exclusive Japanese Poster Art Slipcover. Special Features Blu-ray/DVD Combo New HD Restoration & Transfer Interview with director Wim Verstappen (1971) Interview with producer Pim de la Parra at the Dutch Sex Wave festival, Cinematheque Francais (2018) Interview with Hugo Metsers Jr., Paris (2018) Eye Film Institute – Featurette (2018) Blue Movie poster & photo video gallery Original Scorpio films Theatrical Trailers Limited Edition Slipcase and Reversible Uncensored Sleeve Cult Epics – http://www.cultepics.com/ “Blue Movie” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – http://www.cultepics.com/product-detail/blue-movie/ "New York Ripper" Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Combo Review (Blue Underground) Someone Is Taking A Big Bite Out Of The Big Apple! A blade-wielding psychopath is on the loose, turning The Big Apple bright red with the blood of beautiful young women. As NYPD detective Fred Williams (Jack Hedley of FOR YOUR EYES ONLY) follows the trail of butchery from the decks of the Staten Island Ferry to the sex shows of Times Square, each brutal murder becomes a sadistic taunt. In the city that never sleeps, the hunt is on for the killer that can't be stopped! Co-written and directed by acclaimed horror maestro Lucio Fulci (ZOMBIE, CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD) and filmed on location in the mean streets of New York City, this is one of Fulci's most savage and controversial thrillers. Now Blue Underground is proud to present THE NEW YORK RIPPER in a new 4K restoration from its original camera negative, completely uncut and uncensored, and fully loaded with exclusive new Extras! Bonus Materials Audio Commentary with Troy Howarth, Author of Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and His Films The Art Of Killing - Interview with Co-Writer Dardano Sacchetti Three Fingers Of Violence - Interview with Star Howard Ross The Second Victim - Interview with Co-Star Cinzia de Ponti The Broken Bottle Murder - Interview with Co-Star Zora Kerova 'I'm an Actress!' - 2009 Interview with Co-Star Zora Kerova The Beauty Killer - Interview with Stephen Thrower, Author of Beyond Terror: The Films of Lucio Fulci Paint Me Blood Red - Interview with Poster Artist Enzo Sciotti NYC Locations Then and Now Theatrical Trailer Poster & Still Gallery BONUS! THE NEW YORK RIPPER Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD by Francesco De Masi BONUS! Collectable Booklet with new essay by Travis Crawford WORLD PREMIERE! New 4K Restoration from the uncensored original camera negative High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD Widescreen 2.40:1 feature presentation Audio: 7.1 DTS-HD (English); 1.0 DTS-HD (English, Italian); 1.0 Dolby Digital (French, Spanish) Subtitles: English SDH, Francais, Espanol, English for Italian Audio Blue Underground – http://www.blue-underground.com/ “New York Ripper” Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Combo – https://mvdshop.com/products/new-york-ripper-the-3-disc-limited-edition-blu-ray-dvd "Mindwarp" & "Brainscan" Double Feature Blu-Ray Review (Mill Creek Entertainment) MINDWARP In the future, life will be a dream. And reality a nightmare. In a post-holocaust world, one woman (Marta Alicia) relies on computer fantasies to entertain herself, but a glitch sends her to a far-off wasteland to deal with monsters called Crawlers. She is saved by a young rebel (Bruce Campbell), but the pair are later captured and brought underground by the Crawlers. There, an overlord called the Seer (Angus Scrimm) presides over the kingdom and tries to make life miserable for his captives. BRAINSCAN An interactive trip to hell. When a lonely teenager (Edward Furlong) orders the latest interactive video game, the high-tech wizardry penetrates his subconscious, where his darkest impulses lead him through a deadly maze of murder, deception and desire. Pursued by homicide detective (Frank Langella) and prodded by the trickster (T. Ryder Smith), he is torn between the worlds of good and evil, of reality and fantasy and, ultimately, life and death. Mill Creek Entertainment – https://www.millcreekent.com/ “Mindwarp/Brainscan” Double Feature Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Mindwarp-Brainscan-Double-Feature-Blu-ray/dp/B07PYJ3YBD/ "Savage Harbor" Blu-Ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome Archive) Joe (Frank Stallone; Barfly) and Chris (Christopher Mitchum; Executioner Pt. 2) live a life of high seas adventures, working as merchant seamen. But after arriving in port in Los Angeles for a brief leave, Joe meets Anne, a desperate young woman with a sordid history of prostitution and heroin addiction. As their romance builds, Joe realizes that he’s falling in love, but soon Anne’s former pimp, Harry, tracks her down, kidnapping and brutalizing her with the intent of forcing her back under his control and into her old ways of life. Determined not to let her go, Joe and Harry form a two-man army to rescue Anne and take down Harry and his thugs, once and for all. A brain-busting mid-80s action extravaganza in the Executioner Pt. 2 vein of mind-numbing sleaze, Savage Harbor (also known as Death Feud) also stars Greta Blackburn (Party Line), Anthony Caruso (Zebra Force, Claws), Nicholas Worth (Don’t Answer The Phone, Swamp Thing) and Lisa Loring (The Addams Family). Directed by notorious exploitation film auteur, Carl Monson (A Scream in the Streets), Vinegar Syndrome Archive presents the worldwide disc debut of Savage Harbor, presented in a new 2K restoration of its original camera negative! Directed by: Carl Monson Starring: Frank Stallone, Christopher Mitchum, Greta Blackburn, Lisa Loring, Anthony Caruso, Nicholas Worth 1987 / 90 min / 1.85:1 • Region Free Blu-ray • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm camera original • “Do You Like Avocados?” – a video interview with actor Frank Stallone • Audio interview with cinematographer Jack Beckett • Double-sided poster • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “Savage Harbor” Blu-Ray – www.vinegarsyndrome.com/products/savage-harbor "Evil Town" Blu-Ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome Archive) A group of four friends traveling the West Coast arrive in a small town with a strange history of its residents disappearing mysteriously. What’s more is that the town’s elusive doctor, Dr. Schaeffer (Dean Jagger), is rumored to be conducting sinister experiments on the town’s youth so as to combat the aging process. As the group of young travelers find themselves embroiled in a diabolical scheme of medical madness, they realize – perhaps too late – that they are Dr. Schaeffer’s ideal specimens. A troubled production from its mid-70s beginnings, EVIL TOWN started life as ‘Dr Shagetz’ and was helmed by various directors at different points, including a young Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential). In the early 80s, producer Mardi Rustam bought the film and further retooled it, adding additional moments of sleaze and a strange subplot brewed from his own film, EVILS OF THE NIGHT, eventually retitling it EVIL TOWN. This bizarro mutant film epitomizes the lengths producers would go to re-market their work for the video era. Vinegar Syndrome Archive is proud to present EVIL TOWN on Blu-ray for the first time, featuring a fresh 2K restoration of the original camera negative! Directed by: Mardi Rustam, Larry Spiegel, Curtis Hanson, et al. Starring: Dean Jagger, James Keach, Robert Walker Jr., Doria Cook-Nelson, Michele Marsh 1985 / 82 min / 1.85:1 • Region Free Blu-ray • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm camera original • Audio interview with director Larry Spiegel • “Compare and Contrast” – a comparison between Evil Town and Evils of the Night • Double-sided poster • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “Evil Town” Blu-Ray – www.vinegarsyndrome.com/products/evil-town Patreon Pick "Climax" Streaming Review (Amazon) Gaspar Noé, director of the hugely controversial Irreversible , Enter the Void and Love , makes a triumphant return with Climax - a visually dazzling feast of music and mayhem, and perhaps his most critically acclaimed work to date. Following a successful rehearsal, a dance troupe set about celebrating with a party. But when it becomes apparent that someone has spiked the sangria, the joyous atmosphere soon transforms into a nightmarish hellscape of violence and twisted carnality as the dancers begin to turn on each other in an orgiastic frenzy. Inspired equally by the worlds of modern dance and esoteric arthouse-horror (chief among them, Dario Argento’s Suspiria and Andrzej Żuławski’s Possession), Climax – which pulses towards its astonishing conclusion with a thumping score by the likes of Daft Punk, Aphex Twin and Gary Numan – illustrates a director at the height of his hallucinatory filmmaking powers. Arrow Films – https://arrowfilms.com/ “Climax” Blu-Ray – https://arrowfilms.com/product-detail/climax-blu-ray/FCD1845 Patreon Pick "Dogtooth" DVD Review Graceful, enigmatic, and often frightening, DOGTOOTH is an ingenious dark comedy that won the Prix Un Certain Regard at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, propelling Yorgos Lanthimos to the forefront of contemporary cinema's most ambitious young filmmakers. In an effort to protect their three children from the corrupting influence of the outside world, a Greek couple transforms their home into a gated compound of cultural deprivation and strict rules of behavior. But children cannot remain innocent forever. When the father brings home a young woman to satisfy his son's sexual urges, the family's engineered "reality" begins to crumble, with devastating consequences. Like the haunting, dystopic visions of Michael Haneke and Gaspar Noé, DOGTOOTH punctuates its compelling drama with moments of shocking violence, creating a biting social satire that is as profound as it is provocative. Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Dogtooth” DVD – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/dogtooth-dvd Hammer Time "The Mummy" Blu-Ray Review and "The Man Who Could Cheat Death" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber) The Mummy TORN FROM THE TOMB TO TERRIFY THE WORLD! One by one the archaeologists who discover the 4,000-year-old tomb of Princess Ananka are brutally murdered. Kharis, high priest in Egypt 40 centuries ago, has been brought to life by the power of the ancient gods and his sole purpose is to destroy those responsible for the desecration of the sacred tomb. But Isobel, wife of one of the explorers, resembles the beautiful princess, forcing the speechless and tormented monster to defy commands and abduct Isobel to an unknown fate. “The Mummy” Blu-Ray – https://www.hamiltonbook.com/the-mummy_13 The Man Who Could Cheat Death His Terrifying Secret… His Hideous Obsession… Made Him The Man Who Could Cheat Death! Dr. Georges Bonnet has figured out a way to live forever, all he needs are glands from some very unwilling donors! Anton Diffring (Where Eagles Dare, Circus of Horrors) stars as the mad doctor in this chilling Hammer Horror classic. As he struggles against the inevitable icy grip of death, the doctor begins a descent into madness that threatens to destroy the laws of nature and the lives of those he cares for the most; the only person who could stop his unholy quest is horror legend Christopher Lee (The Oblong Box). Great direction by Hammer legend Terence Fisher (Horror of Dracula) with a screenplay by Jimmy Sangster (Dracula: Prince of Darkness) based on a play by Barré Lyndon (The Lodger). Co-starring the beautiful Hazel Court (Premature Burial). DVD Extras Include: Audio Commentary by Film Historian Troy Howarth Interview with critic and novelist Kim Newman (17:09) Interview with author and historian Jonathan Rigby (16:52) Trailers Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “The Man Who Could Cheat Death” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/the-man-who-could-cheat-death-dvd Pick a Movie "Dead End Drive-In" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) THE PRICE OF ADMISSION IS THE REST OF YOUR LIFE One of Quentin Tarantino’s favourite directors, Brian Trenchard-Smith was a key figure in the Ozploitation movement, responsible for The Man from Hong Kong, Stunt Rock, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits… and dystopian cult classic Dead-End Drive-In! Set in a near-future where the economy has crumbled and violent gangs play havoc in the streets, the powers-that-be have decided to lure the delinquent youth into drive-in cinemas and keep them there. No longer just a place to watch trashy movies and make out, these outdoor picture shows have become concentration camps for the unruly and unwanted. With its day-glo colour scheme, new wave soundtrack and extraordinary stunt work, Dead-End Drive-In is in the tradition of Ozploitation milestones Mad Maxand The Cars That Ate Paris only very, very eighties. Contents Brand new 2K restoration from original film materials High Definition (1080p) Presentation Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Audio commentary by director Brian Trenchard-Smith The Stuntmen, Trenchard Smith’s classic television documentary on Grant Page (Mad Max,Road Games) and other Australian stunt performers Hospitals Don’t Burn Down, Trenchard-Smith’s 1978 public information film told in pure Ozploitation fashion Behind-the-scenes gallery by graffiti artist Vladimir Cherepanoff Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring brand new artwork by Chris Malbon First pressing only: fully-illustrated collector’s booklet containing writing on the films by Cullen Gallagher and Neil Mitchell Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Dead End Drive-In” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Dead-End-Drive-Special-Blu-ray/dp/B01H0FLEF2 Ask a Question/Answer a Question What would you like me to do for next season’s special segment? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934? https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-109-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Night Beast 2. Satan’s Slave 3. Lust in the Dust 4. Mountaintop Motel Massacre 5. Goodbye Gemini 6. Just Before Dawn 7. Knife + Heart 8. Marked for Death 9. Out for Justice 10. Beauty and the Beast 11. Return to Oz 12. Escape to Witch Mountain 13. Return from Witch Mountain 14. Honey I Shrunk the Kids DVD 15. Mr. Boogedy/ Bride of Boogedy Film NotesThe Believers – 1987 – John Schlesinger
Blue Movie – 1971 – Wim Verstappen New York Ripper – 1982 – Lucio Fulci Mindwarp – 1992 – Steve Barnett Brainscan – 1994 – John Flynn Savage Harbor – 1987 – Carl Monson Evil Town – 1977 – Curtis Hanson/Larry Spiegel/Peter S. Traynor/Mohammed Rustam Climax – 2018 – Gaspar Noé Dogtooth – 2009 – Yorgos Lanthimos The Mummy – 1959 – Terence Fisher The Man Who Could Cheat Death – 1959 – Terence Fisher Dead End Drive-In – 1986 – Brian Trenchard-Smith  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/screamingpotty/ https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 22 Shots Shirt and Podcast Shout Outs – Review – 0:12 “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” Review – 1:13 “The Andromeda Strain” Review– 9:04 / 14:24 “Lurking Fear” Review – 17:40 “Double Team” Review – 25:02 Patreon Pick “Attack on Titan II: End of the World” Review – 32:42 Patreon Pick “First Reformed” Review – Patreon Pick “Swamp Ape” Review – Hammer Time Episode 3(“The Revenge of Frankenstein and The Hound of the Baskervilles”) W Jeremy – 38:10 / 54:52 Pick a Movie “THX 1138” Review – 1:10:00 Pick a Movie Drawing – 1:27:05 Questions – 1:28:02 Answers “Any filmmaker you never got the appeal of?” – 1:32:49 Question of the Week “What is your favorite heavy metal/rock and roll horror flick?”– 1:37:26 Update – 1:37:58 22 Shots of Moods and Horror T-Shirt – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/store.html HORRORPHILIA Podcasts 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror Podcast – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Exploding Heads Horror Podcast – https://www.horrorphilia.com/about/exploding-heads-horror-podcast/ Cinema Attack Podcast – https://www.horrorphilia.com/about/cinema-attack/ Horror Mafia Podcast – https://horrormafiapodcast.com/ Video Reviews"Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" Streaming Review (Netflix) Single mother Liz falls for Ted Bundy and refuses to believe the truth about his crimes for years. A drama based on a true story. “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” Netflix Streaming – https://www.netflix.com/title/81028570 "The Andromeda Strain" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Before he created Westworld and Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton first blurred the line between science fiction and science fact with his breakout success The Andromeda Strain. Two years after the novel's publication, Robert Wise (The Haunting) directed the film adaptation, a nail-biting blend of clinically-realised docudrama and astonishing sci-fi visuals that ushered in a new subgenre: the "killer virus" biological thriller. A government satellite crashes outside a small town in New Mexico - and within minutes, every inhabitant of the town is dead, except for a crying baby and an elderly derelict. The satellite and the two survivors are sent to Wildfire, a top-secret underground laboratory equipped with a nuclear self-destruct mechanism to prevent the spread of infection in case of an outbreak. Realizing that the satellite brought back a lethal organism from another world, a team of government scientists race against the clock to understand the extraterrestrial virus - codenamed "Andromeda" - before it can wipe out all life on the planet. Aided by innovative visual effects by Douglas Trumbull (2001: A Space Odyssey, Silent Running) and an unforgettable avant-garde electronic music score by Gil Melle (The Sentinel), Wise's suspense classic still haunts to this day, and is presented here in a stunning, exclusive new restoration from the original negative. Bonus Materials New restoration by Arrow Films from a 4K scan of the original camera negative High Definition (1080p) Blu-Ray presentation Original uncompressed mono audio, newly remastered for this release Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary by critic Bryan Reesman A New Strain of Science Fiction, a newly-filmed appreciation by critic Kim Newman The Andromeda Strain: Making The Film, an archive featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring interviews with director Robert Wise and screenwriter Nelson Gidding A Portrait of Michael Crichton, an archive featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring an interview with author Michael Crichton Cinescript Gallery, highlights from the annotated and illustrated shooting script by Nelson Gidding Theatrical trailer, TV spots and radio spots Image gallery BD-ROM: PDF of the 192-page “cinescript” with diagrams and production designs Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Corey Brickley FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Peter Tonguette and archive publicity materials Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “The Andromeda Strain” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-andromeda-strain-blu-ray "Lurking Fear" Blu-Ray Review (Full Moon Entertainment) Infinite Evil...A Battle Against Graveyard Ghouls and The Undead! Infinite Evil....The town of Leffert's Corners has been plagued by unearthly beings for decades, and now there is only a few people left, including the local priest and a woman traumatised by the death of her sister. But when John Martense turns up to claim his illicit family fortune, with bad guys in pursuit, the last stand had become a lot more complicated....What everyone is not aware of are the humanoid creatures lurking underneath the holy grounds! Based on the writings of H P Lovecraft. Bonus Materials Audio Commentary with director C. Courtney Joyner Original Full Moon Features making-of ‘Lurking Fear Videozone’ segment Deleted Scenes Reel Full Moon Trailers Full Moon Entertainment – https://www.fullmoondirect.com/ “Lurking Fear” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/lurking-fear-remastered-blu-ray "Double Team" Blu-Ray Review (Mill Creek Entertainment) SYNOPSIS They Don't Play By The Rules "A slam-banger...one of Van Damme's best!" - Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dennis Rodman team up as a world-class counter-terrorist and his flamboyant but deadly weapons dealer in this explosive action/adventure thriller. “A stylish action show…high-style, high-energy, high-speed.” – Michael Willmington, Chicago Tribune Mill Creek Entertainment – https://www.millcreekent.com/ “Double Team” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Double-Team-Retro-Style-Blu-ray/dp/B07PZX91ZP Patreon Pick "Attack on Titan II: End of the World" Streaming Review (VUDU) Eren's newfound Titan ability may be the key to saving everyone and defeating the Titans. Except that isn't what the government has planned. After Eren is pulled away from his execution by a mysterious Titan, he finds himself in a strange place. He learns there is more going on than he could even comprehend. Government secrets, the truth about Titans...are Titans even the real monsters? “Attack on Titan II: End of the World” VUDU Streaming – https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Attack-on-Titan-The-Movie-Part-2-Original-Japanese-Version-/822395 Patreon Pick "First Reformed" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime) The pastor (Ethan Hawke) of a small church in upstate New York spirals out of control after a soul-shaking encounter with an unstable environmental activist and his pregnant wife (Amanda Seyfried) in this taut, chilling thriller. “First Reformed” Amazon Prime Streaming – https://www.amazon.com/First-Reformed-Ethan-Hawke/dp/B07D6V7MRJ/ Patreon Pick "Swamp Ape" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime) 2017 independent horror slasher about group of college researchers who go camping deep into the Florida Everglades .While entering forbidden Native American territory against being advised not to, the group encounters the Swamp Ape a.k.a. the Skunk Ape or Bigfoot of the southern states. “Swamp Ape” Amazon Prime Streaming – https://www.amazon.com/Swamp-Ape-Vanessa-Capriglione/dp/B01MU58DGT/ Hammer Time "The Revenge of Frankenstein" Blu-Ray Review (Mill Creek Entertainment) and "The Hound of Baskervilles" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films) The Revenge of Frankenstein Peter Cushing reprises his famous role as Baron Victor Frankenstein in this horror classic. Rescued from the guillotine by his devoted crippled assistant Fritz, the Baron relocates and becomes Dr. Stein. Under the guise of charity work, he continues his gruesome experiments, this time transplanting Fritz's brain into his latest creation: a normal, healthy body. Mill Creek Entertainment – https://www.millcreekent.com/ “Hammer Film Double Feature: The Revenge of Frankenstein / The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-Film-Double-Feature-Frankenstein/dp/B01IDHQZA0/ The Hound of Baskervilles SHERLOCK HOLMES’ MOST TERRIFYING ADVENTURE! Sherlock Holmes is the most filmed character of all time – but it is arguably this 1959 re-telling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tale The Hound of the Baskervilles, from legendary horror studio Hammer and starring genre stalwarts Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, which stands as the super sleuth’s finest cinematic hour. Rising up out of the swirling mists of Dartmoor, Baskerville Hall stands tall and gloomy. Its occupant, Charles Baskerville, has been found dead in mysterious circumstances. Could Sir Charles have been the victim of the so-called “Baskerville Curse”, which tells of a deadly beast that stalks the surrounding countryside? Unperturbed by the legend, next-in-line Sir Henry Baskerville (a rare leading man performance from Lee) sets out to Dartmoor to assume inheritance of the family estate, under the auspices of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and right-hand man Dr. Watson (Andre Morell). Imbued with an atmosphere as thick as fog, The Hound of the Baskervilles is a superlative gothic yarn which benefits from game performances from Cushing, Lee and Morell, as well as the expert direction of Terence Fisher, known for helming many of Hammer’s most celebrated efforts including The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula and The Devil Rides Out. Extras High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) feature presentation Original uncompressed Mono 1.0 Audio Isolated Music and Effects Soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing New audio commentary with Hammer experts Marcus Hearn and Jonathan Rigby Release the Hound! – a brand new documentary looking at the genesis and making of the Hammer classic, featuring interviews with hound mask creator Margaret Robinson, film historian Kim Newman, actor/documentarian and co-creator of BBC’s Sherlock Mark Gatiss, and others André Morell: Best of British – a featurette looking at the late great actor André Morell and his work with Hammer The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes – a 1986 documentary looking at the many incarnations of Conan Doyle’s celebrated character, narrated and presented by Christopher Lee Actor’s Notebook: Christopher Lee – an archive interview in which the actor looks back on his role as Sir Henry Baskerville The Hounds of the Baskervilles excerpts read by Christopher Lee Original Theatrical Trailer Extensive Image Gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper “The Hound of Baskervilles” Blu-Ray Import – https://arrowfilms.com/product-detail/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-blu-ray/FCD1110 Pick a Movie "THX 1138" Blu-Ray Review A chilling exploration of the future is also a compelling examination of the present in George Lucas’s THX 1138, starring Robert Duvall as a man whose mind and body are controlled by the government. THX makes a harrowing attempt to escape from a world where thoughts are controlled, freedom is an impossibility and love is the ultimate crime. Special features Commentary by George Lucas and Walter Murch Theatre of Noise Experience: isolated sound effects track Master Sessions: Docupod gallery showcasing Murch's pioneering work Two documentaries: A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope and Artifact from the Future: The Making of THX-1138 Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB: Lucas' original student film Vintage production featurette: Bald Theatrical trailers “THX 1138” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/1138-George-Lucas-Directors-Blu-ray/dp/B001ECQ74G/ Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionFavorite Heavy Metal/Rock and Roll Horror Flick? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934? https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-107-audio-version-1559478360/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Touch of Death 2. Shaft Triple Feature (Shaft, Shaft’s Big Score, Shaft in Africa) 3. Evil Aliens 4. The Mist 5. Hard to Kill 6. There Will Be Blood 7. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford Film NotesExtremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile – 2019 – Joe Berlinger
The Andromeda Strain – 1971 – Robert Wise Lurking Fear – 1994 – C. Courtney Joyner Double Team – 1997 – Tsui Hark Attack on Titan II: End of the World – 2015 – Shinji Higuchi First Reformed – 2017 – Paul Schrader Swamp Ape – 2017 – Geoff Ward The Revenge of Frankenstein – 1958 – Terence Fisher The Hound of Baskervilles – 1959 – Terence Fisher THX 1138 – 1971 – George Lucas  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/screamingpotty/ https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps Some Corrections – Review – 0:12 “Trapped Alive” Review – 1:13 “She-Devils on Wheels/ Just For the Hell of It” Review– 9:04 / 14:24 “Double Impact” Review – 17:40 “Boogie Boy” Review – 25:02 Patreon Pick “Fearless” Review – 32:42 Hammer Time Episode 3(“The Curse of Frankenstein” and “Horror of Dracula”) W Jeremy – 38:10 / 54:52 Pick a Movie “The Other Side of Hell” Review W Matt – 1:10:00 Pick a Movie Drawing – 1:27:05 Questions – 1:28:02 Answers “Best deal you ever got on a movie?” – 1:32:49 Question of the Week “Any filmmaker you never got the appeal of?” – 1:37:26 Update – 1:37:58 Interview with Matt Hudson – 1:43:55 Video Reviews"Trapped Alive" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Genre regular Cameron Mitchell (The Toolbox Murders, From a Whisper to a Scream) stars in this thrilling tale of escaped hoodlums and underground-dwelling cannibals from director Leszek Burzynski and Hellraiser producer Christopher Webster. One wintry night, pals Robin and Monica are making their way to a Christmas party when they're carjacked by a gang of crooks recently escaped from the local penitentiary. With the two young women taken as hostages, things take an even darker turn when their vehicle plummets down an abandoned mine shaft, trapping them underground with the dangerous crooks - and a mutant cannibal. Filmed in 1988 under the title of Forever Mine but not released until 1993, Trapped Alive was the first film to come out of Wisconsin's now-defunct Windsor Lake Studios, which would go on to produce a number of films under the Fangoria Films label in the early-90s, including 1992's Bruce Campbell-starring Mindwarp. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original mono audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray) Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary with director Leszek Burzynski Brand new audio commentary with special effects artist Hank Carlson and horror writer Josh Hadley Brand new audio commentary with The Hysteria Continues There’s EVIL Underground… - brand new making-of documentary featuring interviews with director Leszek Burzynski, cinematographer Nancy Schreiber, production manager Alexandra Reed and actors Alex Kubik and Sullivan Hester Upper Michigan Tonight - 1988 TV documentary on Windsor Lake Studios, featuring footage from behind the scenes of Trapped Alive and contemporary interviews with director Leszek Burzynski, producer Christopher Webster and production designer Brian Savegar Leszek Burzynski: The Early Years - the Trapped Alive director discusses his early forays into genre movie-making Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Justin Osbourn FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Zach Carlson Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Trapped Alive” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/trapped-alive-blu-ray "She-Devils on Wheels" and "Just For the Hell of It" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Wild! Vicious! With motorcycles as their lovers! Experience sights and sounds beyond your very imagining as "Godfather of Gore" Herschell Gordon Lewis (Blood Feast, Two Thousand Maniacs!) tackles the biker chick sub-sub-genre with She-Devils on Wheels! Have you ever heard the saying "it's a man's world"? Well don't dare repeat that to The Man-Eaters - a raucous, rowdy and randy gang of female bikers who ride their men just as viciously as they do their motorcycles. When they're not racing each other to get first pick of the "stud line-up", these female hellcats are busy terrorizing the town and clashing with the rival male gangs. Billed as "by far the most exciting picture of its type ever filmed", She-Devils on Wheels sees splatter pioneer H.G. Lewis going full throttle with the most shocking biker flick of its kind - now accompanied by his other vicious gang opus Just for the Hell of It for a thrilling, pulse-racing double-bill! Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original Uncompressed PCM Mono Audio English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Bonus Feature! 1968’s Just for the Hell of It! Introductions to both films by Herschell Gordon Lewis She-Devils on Wheels feature-length audio commentary with H.G. Lewis and Something Weird’s Mike Vraney The Shocking Truth! – filmmaker and Grindhouse Releasing head honcho Bob Murawski on his discovery of the films of H.G. Lewis Garage Punk Gore – filmmaker and musician Chris Alexander discusses the films and music of H.G. Lewis H.G Lewis on his 1968 film The Ally Tramp H.G. Lewis Promo Gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by The Twins of Evil Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “She-Devils on Wheels” and “Just For the Hell of It” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/she-devils-on-wheels-blu-ray "Double Impact" Blu-Ray Review (MVD Rewind Collection)  Twin brothers torn apart by violence. On a mission of revenge. Together they deliver... DOUBLE IMPACT! What could be better than Jean-Claude Van Damme (Lionheart) in an explosively entertaining action extravaganza? Two of him! There's twice the excitement, twice the mayhem and twice the fun in this turbo-charged adventure that pushes the thrills into overdrive. Van Damme leaps into the dual roles of Chad and Alex Wagner, twin brothers who were separated after their parents' brutal murder. Years later, the two couldn't be more different: Chad is a slick Beverly Hills fitness instructor, while Alex is a rough and tumble smuggler on the gritty streets of Hong Kong. But when fate throws them together again, Chad and Alex discover that there's one thing they have in common: they're both fighting machines! Determined to enact revenge on their parents' killers, the martial-arts experts kick, chop and shoot all the way to an electrifying final showdown aboard a gargantuan freighter in Hong Kong harbor. Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the main feature in 1.85:1 aspect ratio English Surround DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0, Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 English SDH, Spanish, French Subtitles BRAND NEW - Interviews with cast and crew (TBD) Rare, never before seen behind the scenes footage (TBD)! Original Theatrical Trailer (SD) Collectible Mini- Poster MVD Rewind Collection Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection/ “Double Impact” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/double-impact-collectors-edition-blu-ray "Boogie Boy" Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review (MVD Rewind Collection) From Executive Producer Roger Avary, The Academy Award Winning Writer of Pulp Fiction After being released from Prison, Jesse Page (Mark Dacascos, John Wick 3: Parabellum) backs his old friend Larry (Jaimz Woovett, Unforgiven) on a drug deal gone sour. With the drug dealers hot on his tail, Jesse has three days to reach Detroit where a new, clean, legitimate life awaits him. Along the way, his ties to his junkie, criminal past are put to the test... What is true friendship made of? How far should loyalty go? These are questions Jesse must answer on the road to his new life in this gritty action thriller. Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations of the main feature Brand New 4K HD Master from the original camera negative supervised by director Craig Hamann English Subtitles Original Theatrical Trailer Collectible Mini-Poster Feature Length Making of Documentary MVD Rewind Collection Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection/ “Boogie Boy” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://mvdshop.com/products/boogie-boy-special-edition-blu-ray-dvd Patreon Pick "Fearless" Blu-Ray Review MASTERING OTHERS IS STRENGTH. MASTERING YOURSELF MAKES YOU FEARLESS. Huo Yuan Jia became the most famous martial arts fighter in all of China at the turn of the 20th Century. Huo faced personal tragedy but ultimately fought his way out of darkness, defining the true spirit of martial arts and also inspiring his nation. The son of a great fighter who didn't wish for his child to follow in his footsteps, Huo resolves to teach himself how to fight - and win. “Fearless” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Jet-Lis-Fearless-Blu-ray-Li/dp/B001HUWQEK/ Hammer Time "The Curse of Frankenstein" Streaming Review (VUDU) and "Horror of Dracula" Blu-Ray Review (Warner Archive) THE CREATURE CREATED BY MAN AND FORGOTTEN BY NATURE! Baron Victor Frankenstein has discovered life’s secret and unleashed a blood-curdling chain of events resulting from his creation: a cursed creature with a horrid face — and a tendency to kill. “The Curse of Frankenstein” VUDU – https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/The-Curse-of-Frankenstein/9673 WHO WILL HIS BRIDE BE TONIGHT? After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle (apparently somewhere in Germany), the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker's fiancée. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. van Helsing, Harker's friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost. Warner Archive – https://www.wbshop.com/collections/warner-archive “Horror of Dracula” Blu-Ray – https://www.wbshop.com/products/horror-of-dracula-bd Pick a Movie "The Other Side of Hell" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime) A disturbed, but highly intelligent man is sent to a criminally insane hospital to serve time and rehabilitate. But when he arrives, he discovers it’s in fact a closed world where brutality is an everyday occurrence. “The Other Side of Hell” Amazon Prime Streaming – https://www.amazon.com/Other-Side-Hell-Alan-Arkin/dp/B07FZ7K9J3/ Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionOne filmmaker you never got the appeal of? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934? https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-107-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Island of Terror 2. Unsane 3. Chasing the Dragon 4. Winchester 5. The Forest 6. Contracted Phase 2 7. The Children 8. The Other Side of the Door 9. Acts of Vengeance 10. The Tall Man 11. Scenic Route 12. Three Billboards 13. Brimstone 14. Antibirth 15. The Offspring 16. The Boy 17. Straw Dogs 18. Splinter DVDS 19. Black Dynamite 20. Haunter 21. Zombie Massacre 2: Reich of the Dead 22. Beguiled 23. Dark Was the Night 24. Animalistic 25. Open Wound 26. Contracted Phase 2 Film NotesTrapped Alive – 1988 – Leszek Burzynski
She-Devils on Wheels – 1968 – Herschell Gordon Lewis Just For the Hell of It – 1968 – Herschell Gordon Lewis Double Impact – 1991 – Sheldon Lettich Boogie Boy – 1998 – Craig Hamann Fearless – 2006 – Ronny Yu The Curse of Frankenstein – 1957 – Terence Fisher Horror of Dracula – 1958 – Terence Fisher The Other Side of Hell – 1978 – Ján Kadár  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/screamingpotty/ https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps “The Uncanny” Review – 0:51 “Saint Bernard” Review – 9:12 “White Chamber” Review– 15:11 “A Record of Sweet Murder” Review – 20:29 “Lords of Chaos” Review – 25:05 “Karate Kill” Review – 34:42 Patreon Pick “The House That Jack Built” – 39:25 The Weekly Western “Sabata” Review – 44:20 Hammer Time Episode 2 (“The Abominable Snowman” and “Quatermass 2”) w Jeremy – 52:57 and 1:02:31 Pick a Movie “Phantom of the Paradise” Review – 1:18:10 Pick a Movie Drawing – 1:25:01 Questions – 1:25:26 Answers “What mash up of VS flick would you like to see? “ – 1:29:15 Question of the Week “Best deal you ever got on a movie?” – 1:33:55 Update – 1:34:20 Video Reviews"The Uncanny" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films) Written by MrParka Severin Films brings the Canadian/ UK production “The Uncanny” to Blu-Ray for the first time ever! “The Uncanny” is a star studded horror anthology all about the dangers of evil cats. Most certainly notable for its involvement of film legends Peter Cushing, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasance with support from Samantha Eggar and John Vernon. Peter Cushing is an eccentric author who brings publisher Ray Milland a transcript about murders that were caused by cats. Cushing, convinced all of it is real, spends the night telling Milland three tales of feline fatalities. The first story involves a greedy nephew and his girlfriend attempting to change a will. The second story involves a young girl whose lost everything but her beloved cat and a book of spells. And the final story is that of an eccentric actor who faces off against his deceased wife’s cat. All told to the tune of EC comics with just desserts and tongue in cheek performances. “The Uncanny” is clearly a low budget project, but that doesn’t stop it from being first rate fun. The first story feels the most like a Tales from the Crypt or Vault of Horror storyline. The greed and absurdity of a woman who leaves her riches to her cats seems just weird enough to be real. After the initial attack and murder, it pits a lone person against a horde of hungry cats who just inherited a fortune. The lead performance from Susan Penhaligon is pretty good as for the most part is doesn’t have anyone to act against except cats. Her final end is a little shocking, but not unexpected. The second story is probably the weakest. It feels sort of like the odd one out and probably the cheapest (shot in Canada perhaps). The inclusion of black magic spells is probably the most interesting part. After all, a killer cat anthology without black magic seems a little wrong. The ending of this short may seem a little grotesque but nearly all these shorts, no matter how playful they are, end in a rather morbid and gory fashion. The strongest story of the three is the final one, probably due to its strong cast; Donald Pleasance, Samantha Eggar, and John Vernon. Pleasance gets a chance to chew the scenery as an egotistical monster of an actor. His performance is vastly enjoyable and aware of its ridiculousness. Pleasance was not often considered a comedic actor, but he was most capable of it. The wraparound itself is a blast, watching Ray Milland roll his eyes at Cushing eccentricities and off the wall stories. The final twist is expected but has to be respected. “The Uncanny” is all around a perfect film to put in and watch in the Halloween season. The stories are quick, easy to follow, and all pack a nice little gross out moment that doesn’t get too graphic. The film looks and sounds good. The disc also includes an interview with actress Susan Penhaligon where she recollects her experiences working with Cushing and working on the film. Plot Summary: Severin Films presents THE UNCANNY –On Blu-ray for the first time ever. In 1977, legendary Amicus co-founder Milton Subotsky (ASYLUM, AND NOW THE SCREAMING STARTS) teamed with Canadian producer Claude Héroux (SCANNERS, VIDEODROME) for the anthology shocker CelluloidDiaries.com calls “highly entertaining…the best killer cat movie there is!” Peter Cushing, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Samantha Eggar (THE BROOD), Susan Penhaligon (PATRICK), John Vernon (POINT BLANK) and Alexandra Stewart (GOODBYE EMMANUELLE) star in this grisly portmanteau about a paranoid writer (Cushing) who must convince his publisher (Milland) that all cats are unholy fiends based on three tales of kitty carnage. Directed by Denis Héroux (NAKED MASSACRE) from a screenplay by Michel Parry (XTRO) with cinematography by Harry Waxman (THE WICKER MAN), THE UNCANNY is now scanned from an inter-negative recently discovered in a London vault. Special Features: - The Cat's Victim: Interview with Actress Susan Penhaligon - Trailer. Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “The Uncanny” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/uncanny-blu-slip/ "Saint Bernard" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films) Written by MrParka Severin Films doesn’t often release contemporary films, but when they do they are usually something so weird, different, and off the wall they have to be seen to be believed. Similar to “Bag Boy Lover Boy,” Gabe Bartalos’s wild ride “Saint Bernard” is just that. “Saint Bernard” follows the story of a would-be musical conductor named Bernard who finds the severed head of a saint bernard on the road. Bernard picks up the head and carries it around with him while he bumps into strange characters including a disgusting police force, a garbage woman, and a dwarf. Where does one start with something like this? “Saint Bernard” is a film that leaves you wondering if you even enjoyed your experience. And that is exactly what it is, an experience. Some films leave me scratching my head putting things together and coming up with a theory on what it all met. “Saint Bernard” on the other hand feels more like a film that wanted to showcase some cool concepts and effects while maybe getting something across in the process. Like the director says in the special features, each effect or action that happens to the character propels the story along. It’s similar to an adventure film where a group of people are on a mission, but Bernard here feels aimless. The flashbacks he suffers from tell a story that is probably the most concrete thing in the entire film. A story of abuse and anguish, and by the end it does seem to lead to a conclusion or at least a confrontation. The effects are top notch as is the production design; all of it looks one of a kind and from the same madman. Gabe Bartalos is a unique film maker and he isn’t scared to get weird with his shots or be experimental. Nothing about this film is lazy, it feels like a lot of hard work and set ups, sometimes for a half a second shot. It’s a weird one, but it’s one that won’t be forgotten. Severin Films has included a making of on the disc and a trailer. The film looks good on Blu-Ray, the colors pop very well. All in all “Saint Bernard” feels like a cult film already and one that could catch on. Plot Summary: His award-winning FX career spans both grindhouse (BRAIN DAMAGE, FRANKENHOOKER, the LEPRECHAUN series) and art-house (Matthew Barney’s CREMASTER CYCLE). Now writer/producer/director Gabe Bartalos brings his own years-in-the-making vision to the screen, as an unhinged orchestra conductor named Bernard (Jason Dugre of Bartalos’ SKINNED DEEP) graphically descends into a surreal odyssey of chaos, psychosis and “f*cked-up sh*t that looks cool as hell” (Bloody-Disgusting.com). Warwick Davis (WILLOW) and notorious Andy Kaufman cohort Bob Zmuda (MAN ON THE MOON) co-star – with a performance by punk legends The Damned – in this “must-see for the truly adventurous” (UnseenFilms.net), transferred from the original negative and unleashed beyond the underground festival circuit for the first time ever. Special Features: - The Making of SAINT BERNARD. - Trailer. Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Saint Bernard” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/saint-bernard-blu-slip/ "White Chamber" Blu-Ray Review (Dark Sky Films) Written by MrParka Dark Sky Films brings “White Chamber” to Blu-Ray stateside. “White Chamber” is a science fiction thriller with political substance helming from the UK. The release date is unmistakable timing with the Brexit divide and the thought of civil war in the back of many heads. “White Chamber” opens up letting us know the UK is in war with each other; one side in favor of a fascist government and disdain for immigrants and the other a strong resistance to. Soon after, the film changes gears and we are introduced to a white chamber with a lone person inside. Torture and mental warfare ensue until we are shown the previous week and learn our sympathy for our victim may be misplaced. “White Chamber” seems to change films twice within the first 15 minutes of the runtime. In the very beginning the film is large; the possibilities are endless with what could be a civil war science fiction film. To my dismay, we are quickly in the world of torture. The focus gets smaller with a seemingly bewildered woman in a torture chamber. The chamber our lead is in can heat up and cool down to punishing temperatures and even drip acid. As far as torture films go, the production design is well done as is the acting, but I think most audiences will be relieved when we take another turn. Before long the film jumps back in time and it seems the roles of our characters have switched. This ends up being effective in that your sympathy and anger have been relocated and it shreds some light on the idea that context matters. As the days count down and we get closer to the beginning of the film, you have almost completely changed sides and have learned about experimentations related to the war happening outside the facility. Although everyone seems to have genuine motives for their acts, it’s not so much what they are doing as it is how they are doing it that makes them villains. The special effects are solid and work fairly well when they are practical; a few moments of CGI blood splatter at the end seems pointless and isn’t up to snuff with the rest of the film. The production design of the film is solid; the white chamber itself is effective and the computer effects used in those scenes work. “White Chamber” attempts to bring up many ideas when it comes to war and even shows some complexity in its characters. Overall the film is a nice attempt at asking some questions while making a decent film. The release does not include any special features. Plot Description: The first Brexit film, ready for release on Brexit Day (March 29, 2019)! The United Kingdom in the near future. Civil war rages, and martial law has been declared by a military government hellbent on quashing the opposition. A woman (Scottish BAFTA nominee Shauna MacDonald, The Descent) wakes up in a blindingly white cuboid cell, where General Zakarian (Oded Fehr) uses increasingly sophisticated and cruel methods to torture her for information – information she claims not to have. As questions of trust are placed both on captor and captive, they find themselves embroiled in an increasingly spiraling journey into the nature of authority. Tense, shocking, and all-too-relevant, White Chamber poses the question: can there even be such a thing as certainty in these most uncertain of times? Dark Sky Films – https://darkskyfilms.com/ “White Chamber” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/White-Chamber-Blu-ray-Shauna-MacDonald/dp/6317740860/ "A Record of Sweet Murder" Blu-Ray Review (Unearthed Films) TO BRING BACK ONE SOUL HE MUST KILL 27 PEOPLE! From Koji Shiraishi, director of GROTESQUE, NOROI THE CURSE, THE SLIT-MOUTHED WOMAN and SEDAKO VS. KAYAKO comes A RECORD OF SWEET MURDER: Sang-joon has recently escaped from a mental institution and managed to amass a kill count in the high teens, a South Korean journalist and a Japanese cameraman are invited to an abandoned apartment to interview the murderer. They believe the wanted criminal has committed 18 murders, but the criminal claims he has already killed 25. He furthermore claims that if he completes the killing of all 27 on his list, not only will his dead friend be resurrected, but also all 27 will come back to life. Bonus Materials Still Gallery Trailers Unearthed Films – http://www.unearthedfilms.com/ “A Record of Sweet Murder” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/a-record-of-sweet-murder-blu-ray "Lords of Chaos" Blu-Ray Review Based on truth and lies "The story of True Norwegian Black Metal and its most notorious practitioners: a group of young men with a flair for publicity, church-burning and murder: MAYHEM. Oslo, 1987. Seventeen-year-old Euronymous is determined to escape his idyllic Scandinavian hometown and create "true Norwegian black metal" with his band, MAYHEM. He's joined by equally fanatical youths - Dead and Varg. Believing that they're on the cusp of a musical revolution, the group gets even darker, driven by the black metal dogma to spread evil. They begin burning down churches throughout the countryside and stealing tombstones for their record store. But when the press catches up with them and Euronymous takes more credit than he's earned for the group's violent acts, Varg, fresh out of jail, arranges a dark encounter to settle the score and ultimately determine who the darkest black metal musician is." Bonus Materials Eleven director's teasers and trailers “Lords of Chaos” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/lords-of-chaos-blu-ray-dvd "Karate Kill" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime) When a mysterious loner and Karate master Kenji's little sister goes missing, whoever stands in the way of finding her will face the wrath of KARATE KILL! “Karate Kill” Amazon Prime Streaming – https://www.amazon.com/Karate-Kill-Hayate/dp/B06ZZG3GWS/ Patreon Pick "The House That Jack Built" Blu-Ray Review (Import) Failed architect, engineer and vicious murderer Jack narrates the details of some of his most elaborately orchestrated crimes, each of them a towering piece of art that defines his life's work as a serial killer for twelve years. “The House That Jack Built” UK Uncut Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/House-That-Jack-Built-Blu-ray/dp/B07J34LZQ4/ The Weekly Western "Sabata" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber) Mastered in HD - Who he is and where he came from, no one knows. But the leading citizens of the Western town of Daugherty think he knows too much. And they want to silence him ; forever. Get ready for the fast-paced, explosive action as Lee Van Cleef (For a Few Dollars More) stars as Sabata, the mysterious, steely-eyed gunslinger who, after he discovers Daugherty's elite are the masterminds behind the elaborate bank heist, imposes his bullet-laced brand of justice on the town. Bribes, bullets and even his turncoat best friend can't stop Sabata as he guns and gallops to a final spectacular shootout that's one of the biggest gunfights ever seen in the movies. Filmed in Spain and Italy, Sabata is another of producer Alberto Grimaldi's (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) hard-hitting western, a series that began as an imi- tation of the Hollywood genre but resulted in the creation of a new screen star and the Western "anti-hero". Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Sabata” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/sabata-dvd Hammer Time "The Abominable Snowman" DVD Review (Import) and "Quatermass 2" DVD Review (Import) SEE IT WITH SOMEONE BRAVE! -- A TIMELESS TERROR TO FREEZE YOU TO YOUR SEATS! A kindly English botanist and a gruff American promoter lead an expedition to the Himalayas in search of the legendary Yeti. “The Abominable Snowman” DVD Import – https://www.amazon.it/Mostruoso-Uomo-Delle-Nevi-Dvd/dp/B0067VHS2E/ A HORRIBLE ENEMY FROM THE UNKNOWN STRIKES TERROR ACROSS THE EARTH! In England, a group of space scientists, who have developed plans for the first Moon colony, learn that a secret, ostensibly government-run, complex of identical design has been built in a remote part of England and is the focus of periodic falls of small, hollow “meteorites” originating in outer space. “Quatermass 2” Blu-Ray – https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/quatermass-2?product_id=7058 Shout! Factory – https://www.shoutfactory.com/ Pick a Movie "Phantom of Paradise" Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review (Scream Factory) Synopsis Phantom Of The Paradise is a ground-breaking cult film favorite from acclaimed writer/director Brian De Palma (Carrie, Dressed To Kill). Paul Williams wrote the acclaimed score for this musical horror classic, and stars as an evil record tycoon haunted and taunted by the disfigured composer Winslow Leach (William Finley, Sisters) he once wronged. Cheered by the Los Angeles Times as a “delightful, outrageous…visual triumph,” and also starring Jessica Harper (Suspiria, Shock Treatment) and Gerrit Graham (Used Cars, Terrorvision), this hilarious send-up of the glam rock era is pure entertainment from beginning to end. Why We Love It “Brian De Palma didn’t just earn his reputation as a master of suspense because of how well he constructs sequences of killers stalking their prey, but because he works those sequences into passionate, witty, weird and pointed movies…The Shout! Factory special edition DVD/Blu-ray set is worthy of this cult favorite” — Los Angeles Times “This set is flawlessly curated with just about everything a fan like myself could ask for or want from the film... Scream Factory raises the bar yet again and delivers a definitive edition disc that is a must buy for fans of this cult gem.” — Geekadelphia “Phantom Of The Paradise has never looked or sounded better… With a captivating performance and music by Paul Williams, this visually amazing, smart and at time hysterical send up is a must see for fans of cult cinema. Phantom Of The Paradise is an over the top, stylized and tremendously entertaining film.” — Forces of Geek Bonus Features High-Definition Transfer Of The Film New Audio Commentary With Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham, Archie Hahn, Peter Elbling And Jeffrey Comanor New Interviews With Director Brian De Palma, Paul Williams And Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Burman New Interviews With Producer Edward Pressman And Drummer Gary Mallaber Paradise Regained - Documentary On The Making Of The Film Interview With Paul Williams Moderated By Guillermo Del Toro Interview With Costume Designer Rosanna Norton Alternate Takes Swan Song Outtake Footage Original Theatrical Trailer, TV And Radio Spots Still Gallery Shout! Factory – https://www.shoutfactory.com/ “Phantom of Paradise” Blu-Ray – https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/phantom-of-the-paradise-collector-s-edition?product_id=3311 Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionWhat is the best deal you ever received on a movie? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934? https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-106-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. The Hart-Break Killer 2. Eyes of Laura Mars 3. Link 4. The Sailor Who Fell From Grace With the Sea 5. Sector 7 6. The Binding 7. The Lesson 8. Carnage Park 9. Toolbox Murders 2 10. The Devil’s Dolls 11. Stung 12. #Horror 13. The House on Willow Street 14. The Hallow 15. The Axe Murders of Villisca 16. The Abandoned Film NotesThe Uncanny – 1977 – Denis Héroux
Saint Bernard – 2013 – Gabriel Bartalos White Chamber – 2018 – Paul Raschid A Record of Sweet Murder – 2014 – Kôji Shiraishi Lords of Chaos – 2018 – Jonas Åkerlund Karate Kill – 2016 – Kurando Mitsutake The House That Jack Built – 2018 – Lars von Trier Sabata – 1969 – Gianfranco Parolini The Abominable Snowman – 1957 –Val Guest Quatermass 2 – 1957 – Val Guest Phantom of Paradise – 1974 – Brian De Palma  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/screamingpotty/ https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps “Masked Mutilator” Review – 0:15 “Yakuza Law” Review – 6:36 Patreon Pick “Mona Lisa” Review– 12:48 Patreon Pick “Grimm Love” Review – 18:40 Patreon Pick “Blood on the Sun” Review – 25:10 Hammer Time “The Quatermass Xperiment” Review with Jeremy – 32:04 Hammer Time “X: The Unknown” Review with Jeremy – 43:22 Pick a Movie “Wake in Fright” Review – 59:40 Pick a Movie Drawing – 1:05:57 Patreon Prize Drawing – 1:06:40 Questions – 1:07:20 Answers – “What is your favorite Hammer Horror flick? “ – 1:09:10 Question of the Week– “What mash up of VS flick would you like to see? – 1:12:30 Update – 1:13:30 Video Reviews"Masked Mutilator" Blu-Ray Review (Intervision) Written by MrParka Intervision releases this one of a kind, wrestling-group home-slasher in HD. “Masked Mutilator” was filmed primarily in 1994 and now has been completed, seeing the light of day for the first time ever. An ex wrestler with a violent past (Jeff Sibbach) runs a group home for troubled youth. When a new psychology major and another youth are relocated to the home, bodies begin to pile up. It’s uncertain who is responsible when everyone is a suspect. “Masked Mutilator” is directed and stars Jeff Beltzner a.k.a. Brick Bronsky, an ex-wrestler. This happens to be the film's saving grace as it lacks in certain departments; common in many low budget projects. The acting and production suffers the most, but it has made up for a lot of its shortcomings with some great fight choreography. A few top notch showdowns at the end of the film between marital artists and wrestlers alike will keep action fans satisfied. The impacts are effective and everyone can take and give bumps effectively. Again, a lot of the acting is shaky, but certain actors make up for it with screen presence. Jeff Sibbach and Brick Bronsky, although sometimes sluggish on their delivery, still bring in an intensity that is fun to watch and captures the audience's attention. As for the kills many are wrestling moves pushed too far, for example a choke hold held too long. The kills are bloody and violent, but not particularly gory as the effects are limited. The setting has been used in previous horror, but it's a welcomed slashing ground. It gives the filmmakers a chance to create some damaged characters with their own problems, setting them up as red herrings. They even manage to cram in a nympho maniac; see “Don't Look in the Basement” for an early film with some similarities. The newly filmed wraparound story that ties everything together is an ok framing device, but it leaves me wondering if the film could have been completed without. It’s inspiring to see the film completed after all these years and makes the film fan in me wonder what others shuffle in limbo, waiting to be discovered. The Intervision people have done their best with the transfer as some footage was lost so certain scenes had to be inserted from a tape master. Although the footage is a little distracting at times, it’s not a deal breaker. As for the features there are quite a few interviews with the filmmakers and actors, as well as a commentary being included. “Masked Mutilator” is another solid release from Intervision that fits with their catalogue. Plot Summary: Intervision Pictures presents MASKED MULTILATOR – Outside the Squared Circle Waits the Ultimate Ring of Hell! In 1994, a production team in Eastern Pennsylvania brought together a group of local pro wrestlers and young actors to make a horror-action film. A quarter of a century later, the movie was finally finished: After accidentally killing an opponent in the ring, a professional wrestler takes a job at a group home for youth offenders. But when a psychopath wearing a wrestling mask begins butchering the teenage residents, their rehabilitation will become a no-holds-barred battle for survival. WWE and Stampede veteran Brick Bronsky (SGT. KABUKIMAN N.Y.P.D., CLASS OF NUKE ‘EM HIGH 2 & 3), Jeff Sibbach (WCW, NWA), Doug ‘Flex’ Yasinsky (ECW), James DeBello (CABIN FEVER) and F/X master Glenn Hetrick (Syfy’s FACE OFF) co-star in this sex and violence throwback to regional exploitation. Directed by Bronsky and completed from the original 16mm footage stored in the Executive Producer’s basement for the past 25 years. Special Features: - You See Me Sweatin’? - Interview with Actor Tom Taylor. - Slice the Pretty Boy - Interview with Actor/FX Artist Paul Sutt. - Scissors, Tape & Paste - Interview with Co-Writer/Co-Executive Producer Ed Polgardy. - Don’t Believe That, Folks - Interview with Co-Writer/Executive Producer Dale Schneck. - Audition Tapes. - “Mean” Gene Okerlund Interviews Tom Taylor. - Audio Commentary with Cast & Crew (Dale Schneck, Tom Taylor, Paul Sutt, Steve Mittman and Jim "The Tank" Dorsey). Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Masked Mutilator” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/masked-mutilator-blu/ "Yakuza Law" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Director Teruo Ishii (Blind Woman's Curse, Horrors of Malformed Men), the Godfather of J-sploitation, presents Yakuza Law (AKA Yakuza's Law: Lynching) - a gruelling anthology of torture, spawning three district periods of Japanese history and bringing to the screen some of the most brutal methods of torment ever devised. In this deep dive into the world of the Yakuza, meet the violent men who rule the Japanese underworld and the cruel punishments inflicted on those who transgress them. The carnage begins in the Edo Period with a violent tale of samurai vengeance starring Bunta Sugawara (Battles Without Honor and Humanity), before shifting to the Meiji Period as the exiled Ogata (Minoru Oki, Shogun Assassin) returns to face punishment for his past transgressions... and, ultimately, to take his revenge. Finally, the action is brought right up to date with a tale of gang warfare set in then-present-day 60s Japan and headlined by Teruo Yoshida (Ishii's Orgies of Edo), as a powerful crime syndicate seeks bloody vengeance for the theft of one hundred thousand yen. Brutal, bewildering and definitely not for the faint-hearted, Yakuza Law represents Japanese popular cinema at its most extreme... and most thrilling. Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray™ (1080p) presentation Original lossless mono Japanese soundtrack Optional English subtitles New audio commentary by author and critic Jasper Sharp Erotic-Grotesque and Genre Hopping: Teruo Ishii Speaks, a rare vintage interview with the elusive director on his varied career, newly edited for this release Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jacob Phillips FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Tom Mes Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Yakuza Law” Blu-ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/yakuza-law-blu-ray Patreon Pick "Mona Lisa" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Five years after The Long Good Friday, Bob Hoskins returned to the gangster genre, but his character George is a mere underling this time, a chauffeur hired by a mesmerisingly slimy gangland kingpin (Michael Caine) to transport a high-class prostitute (Cathy Tyson) from client to client. When she enlists his help in tracking down an old friend, George finds himself exploring a hellish underworld that he never imagined existed. Hoskins’ immensely complex, subtle and moving performance hoovered up almost every Best Actor award going (Cannes, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe) and remains one of his greatest roles – a man sucked by circumstance into a life of crime but still righteous enough to seize the opportunity to do good when it presents itself. Director Neil Jordan (The Company of Wolves, The Crying Game) and co-writer David Leland (Made in Britain) achieve a perfect blend of hard-edged realism and unexpected fantasy, with the regular appearance of the Nat King Cole title song turning seedy British locations (Soho, Brighton) into something far more romantically evocative. Extras: Brand new restoration sourced from the original camera negative, approved by director Neil Jordan and cinematographer Roger Pratt High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original uncompressed PCM mono 1.0 sound Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary by Bob Hoskins and Neil Jordan Brand new interviews with director Neil Jordan, writer David Leland and producer Stephen Woolley Original Trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin Arrow Video UK – https://arrowfilms.com/ “Mona Lisa” Blu-Ray – https://arrowfilms.com/product-detail/mona-lisa-blu-ray/FCD1109 Patreon Pick "Grimm Love" DVD Review LET THE FEEDING BEGIN. In Germany, as graduate student Katie Armstrong researches cannibal killer Oliver Hagen for her thesis, she becomes obsessed with her subject and ultimately plunges into a lifestyle similar to Hagen’s and the thousands of people like him. “Grimm Love” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Grimm-Love-Fangoria-Frightfest-Russell/dp/B003T04NCE/ Patreon Pick "Blood on the Sun" Streaming Review (Fandor) HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME IN TOKYO! Nick Condon, an American journalist in 1945 Tokyo, publishes the Japanese master plan for world domination. Reaction from the understandably upset Japanese provides the action, but this is overshadowed by the propaganda of the time. “Blood on the Sun” Streaming Fandor/Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Sun-JamesCagney/dp/B016I7K4XG Hammer Time "The Quatermass Xperiment" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber) and "X: The Unknown" DVD Review Val Guest (The Day the Earth Caught Fire) directed this chilling film about a spacecraft returning to earth with a frightening surprise on board. Two of the ship's three astronauts have mysteriously vanished, while the third is sick with an unidentifiable illness. While doctors try to help the third man recover, an investigation takes place to figure out just what happened to his comrades. As it turns out, the survivors body has been taken over by an alien fungus that needs blood to survive. After the astronaut escapes from the hospital, he transforms into a monster, attacking everyone who gets in its way. Meanwhile, Scotland Yard detective Lomax (Jack Warner, The Blue Lamp) and Professor Bernard Quatermass (Brian Donlevy, The Glass Key), a determined scientist, attempt to track down the creature before it finds new victims. Also known as The Creeping Unknown. Blu-ray Extras Include: On-camera interview with legendary director John Carpenter The Quatermass Xperiment: From Reality to Fiction Featurette The Quatermass Xperiment: Comparing the Versions Film Critic Glenn Erickson comparing the 2 versions On-camera Val Guest interview by Hammer Films historian Marcus Hearn Audio Commentary by director Val Guest and Marcus Hearn "Trailers From Hell" with Ernest Dickerson Alternate Main Title Original Theatrical Trailer Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “The Quatermass Xperiment” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/the-quatermass-xperiment-blu-ray X: The Unknown: IT RISES FROM 2000 MILES BELOW THE EARTH TO MELT EVERYTHING IN IT’S PATH! When a fissure explosively opens in an English mud flat during a military exercise there, injuring one soldier and killing another, an American research scientist at a nearby nuclear plant joins with a British investigator to discover why the victims were radioactively burned and why, shortly thereafter, a series of radiation-related incidents are occurring in an ever-growing straight line away from the fissure. “The Quatermass Xperiment” Import Australian Blu-Ray with “X: The Unknown” and “Quatermass 2” – https://www.amazon.com/Quatermass-Xperiment-Blu-Ray-NON-USA-FORMAT/dp/B00IZQQFCS/ Pick a Movie Review "Wake in Fright" Blu-Ray Review (Drafthouse Films) The 40th Anniversary of a lost classic from the Outback. Alongside MAD MAX and WALKABOUT, WAKE IN FRIGHT is widely acknowledged as one of the seminal films in the development of modern Australian cinema. Directed by Ted Kotcheff (FIRST BLOOD) and starring Donald Pleasence (HALLOWEEN, THE GREAT ESCAPE), WAKE IN FRIGHT tells the nightmarish story of a schoolteacher’s (Gary Bond) descent into personal demoralization at the hands of drunken, deranged derelicts while stranded in a small town in outback Australia. Believed to be lost for decades and virtually unseen in America until now, WAKE IN FRIGHT returns fully-restored in stunning HD in what the New York Observer says “may be the greatest Australian film ever made.” “WAKE IN FRIGHT is a deeply – and I mean deeply – unsettling and disturbing movie. I saw it when it premiered at Cannes in 1971, and it left me speechless. Visually, dramatically, atmospherically and psychologically, it's beautifully calibrated and it gets under your skin one encounter at a time, right along with the protagonist played by Gary Bond. I’m excited that WAKE IN FRIGHT has been preserved and restored and that it is finally getting the exposure it deserves.” —Martin Scorsese, 2012 Drafthouse Films – https://drafthousefilms.com/ “Wake in Fright” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Fright-Digital-Copy-Blu-ray/dp/B009YX8KN8/ Ask a Question/Answer a Question What is a film mash up or VS you would love to see? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934? https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-105-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Nashville Girl 2. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Film NotesMasked Mutilator – 2019 – Jeff Beltzner
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Actor turned filmmaker, Giovanni Brusadori, directed this sleaze fest filled with illogical and deplorable characters. Quartets of violent female prisoners escape and kill two plain clothed cops in the process. The leader of the gang is part of a terrorist organization and had some outside help from her brother who has been wounded. The group quickly takes over a bus full of young tennis players and hole up in the home of a warped judge, who also becomes a hostage. Soon enough the mansion is surrounded and has become a new prison. With nowhere to turn to, the prisoners amp up their exploitation of the hostages. “Escape From Women’s Prison” is a dark and nasty movie, it would probably be a little more appalling if the entire thing weren't as poorly executed. There are attempts at genuine points of interest. Some of the attempts at social commentary come through in an argument between the communist terrorist leader and one of the students about her methods and ideology. The most shocking scene is when one of the quartet is demoted in the gang and raped by the capitalistic judge in her lowest point. Are these statements, pad time, or a reason to show more skin? Maybe all or maybe none. The Prisoners, along with the judge, seem to have the most depth to them although they never become sympathetic. At times the development of these characters becomes laughable. For instance, the overweight prisoner makes a confession to someone that she eats when she is afraid. When this character meets her end in a blaze of bullets, she crashes to the table and is faced with food. She reaches out in her dying breath, but she dies before a final comfort snack. The scene is played straight which makes the whole thing silly and enjoyable. “Escape From Women’s Prison” doesn't lack action or nudity, even if a lot of it is unpleasant. There are several rape scenes, as expected; including a lesbian rape as well. As ridiculous as the entire affair plays out, it will undoubtedly fill the void for those Italian Exploitation fanatics out there, but may not do much for any other viewers. Severin Films has remastered “Escape From Women’s Prison” to the best of their abilities with the material provided. The presentation is far from perfect, but very watchable and understandable due to the circumstances. Included on the disc is an interview with the film’s director where he goes in depth with the casting of the film and the box office. Description From legendary exploitation producer Dick Randall – whose credits include classics like THE WILD, WILD WORLD OF JAYNE MANSFIELD, THE CLONES OF BRUCE LEE and PIECES – comes one of the most strangely depraved EuroSleaze sagas of the ‘70s: When four hardened female convicts escape and take a women’s tennis team hostage, they’ll force the girls into a nightmare of lesbianism, Marxism and murder. Supermodel-turned-porn-queen Lilli Carati (Joe D’Amato’s THE ALCOVE) and Zora Kerova (ANTHROPOPHAGUS, CANNIBAL FEROX) star in this politically charged filth-fest – also known as JAILBIRDS and WOMEN AGAINST WOMEN: A STORY OF SEX AND VIOLENCE – from writer/director ‘Conrad Brueghel’ (aka Italian actor Giovanni Brusadori of EMANUELLE, QUEEN OF THE DESERT), now featuring a new 4k scan of a dupe negative seized from notorious NYC distributor 21st Century Film Corp. Special Features: Le Evase: Italian cut Freedom, Sex & Violence: Interview with Director Giovanni Brusadori Trailer Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Escape From Women’s Prison” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/escape-from-womens-prison-bluray/ "Death Warmed Up" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films)  Written by MrParka Severin films brings the New Zealand splatter cult favorite “Death Warmed Up” to Blu-ray stateside. Before Peter Jackson's Bad Taste, there was this under seen oddball filled with hospital massacres and mutations. A doctor performs an experiment on a young man, turning him into an assassin to take care of his uncooperative business partner. Unfortunately for the brainwashed assassin his targets are his parents. After dispatching them he spends several years in an asylum regaining his sanity. When our tortured protagonist is released, he decides to pay the doctor a visit, now residing on an isolated island, and his experiments have not stopped. In fact they have gotten even more extreme and now the small island is filled with mutations and weirdos. “Death Warmed Up” is an oddity for sure as well as ahead of its time, but none the less a huge mess. The acting is very patchy, excluding small roles from Bruno Lawrence and Ian Watkin who do their brief appearances to the best of their abilities. The main henchman grates on your last nerve and the lead is a selfish, destructive prick. As for the splatter, it's pretty solid with blood spurts and decent makeup. The atmosphere during a scene when the mutations attack a small cabin in a thick haze of fog is top notch, creating a certain nightmare mood. The hospital finale also packs a punch with nurses lying in puddles of blood and graphic brain surgeries galore. However, the film just never seems to come together and the last moments of the film are aggravating. The attempt at dark nihilism in something so goofy doesn’t do this film any favors. With such a wild and compelling concept it doesn't seem to have much happening. Thankfully, the movie does sport a short runtime so it doesn’t wear out its welcome. This film will satisfy gore hounds and horror fans who are interested in seeing the birth of the New Zealand splatter film, but not many more. Severin Films has really cleaned this one up, it sounds great and looks the same. Included on the disc is a new interview with David Letch who played the infamous mutant and a slew of archival interviews with the filmmakers. Description Three years before Peter Jackson’s BAD TASTE, a young New Zealand filmmaker sprayed international movie screens with brains, blood and bizarre body fluids for the first splatter movie in Kiwi history: Director David Blyth (WOUND, GHOST BRIDE) launched his genre career with this relentlessly graphic – and still-intense – story of mad doctors, nude teens, psychotic mutants, shotgun murders, power drill lobotomies, explosive action and punk attitude that AXS.com calls “weird, wonky and one hell of a ride that will have gorehounds howling!” Michael Hurst (HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS), Bruno Lawrence (THE QUIET EARTH) and Ian Watkin (DEAD ALIVE) star in this landmark gore thriller from “New Zealand’s master of transgression” (Fangoria). Special Features: BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVE: Original New Zealand 4×3 VHS cut Audio Commentary with Director David Blyth and Writer Michael Heath I’ll Get You All: Interview with Actor David Letch Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary by Director David Blyth and Writer Michael Heath Interview Featurette with David Blyth and Michael Heath Theatrical trailer VHS trailers TV Spot Reversible Wrap Exclusive Slipcover Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Death Warmed Up” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/death-warmed-up-bluray-slip "Mélo" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Academy) Master director Alain Resnais (Last Year At Marienbad) blurs the line between cinematic technique and theatrical artifice in his acclaimed Mélo, adapted from Henri Bernstein's classic play about a doomed love triangle in 1920s Paris. Pierre (Pierre Arditi, Love Unto Death) and Marcel (André Dussollier, A Good Marriage) are both celebrated concert violinists and lifelong friends, in spite of their differing temperaments. Pierre is modest, sensitive and content with his lot; Marcel is hungry, driven, and pursues a solo career that takes him to the four corners of the world. After years apart, the two friends reunite when Pierre invites Marcel to his home for dinner. It is then that Marcel first meets Pierre's wife Romaine (Sabine Azéma, Cosmos), sparking a passionate affair that can only end in tragedy before the curtain falls. As thrillingly intimate on film as it was on the stage, Mélo's César award-winning cast and inventive direction are highlighted in a stunning new restoration, revealing a hidden gem in Resnais' celebrated body of work waiting to be rediscovered. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration of the film High Definition Blu-Ray (1080p) presentation Original 2.0 Stereo soundtrack Optional English subtitles Newly-filmed introduction by critic Jonathan Romney Archive interview with director Alain Resnais Archive interview with producer Marin Karmitz Archive interviews with actors Pierre Arditi and André Dussolier Archive interview with script supervisor Sylvette Baudrot Archive interview with set designer Jacques Saulnier Theatrical Trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original artwork FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Bilge Ebiri Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Mélo” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/melo-blu-ray "The Take/ Black Gunn" Blu-Ray Review (Mill Creek Entertainment) SYNOPSIS A knock-down, drag-out, take-no-prisoners double feature - starring Billy Dee Williams and the notorious Jim Brown. THE TAKE – Meet the brother with a badge on the take who takes on the mob and wins both ways. BLACK GUNN – When the man comes up with mob violence, it's time to Gunn him down. Mill Creek Entertainment – https://www.millcreekent.com/ “Black Gunn/ The Take” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Black-Gunn-Take-Feature-Blu-ray/dp/B07MWQY42D Patreon Pick "Children of Men" Streaming Review (VUDU) THE FUTURE'S A THING OF THE PAST. In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind. “Children of Men” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Children-Men-Blu-ray-Clive-Owen/dp/B001YV502C/ Patreon Pick "Talk Radio" Streaming Review (VUDU) THE LAST NEIGHBORHOOD IN AMERICA. A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national. “Talk Radio” VUDU Streaming – https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Talk-Radio/5158 The VHS Voyage "The Keep" VHS Review (Paramount Home Video) THEY WERE ALL DRAWN TO THE KEEP. THE SOLDIERS WHO BROUGHT DEATH. THE FATHER AND DAUGHTER FIGHTING FOR LIFE. THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE ALWAYS FEARED IT. AND THE ONE MAN WHO KNOWS ITS SECRET… THE KEEP TONIGHT, THEY WILL ALL FACE THE EVIL. Nazis take over an ancient fortress that contains a mysterious entity that wreaks havoc and death upon them. “The Keep” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/Keep-VHS-Scott-Glenn/dp/6300214346/ Ask a Question/Answer a Question"What is your favorite Hammer Horror film? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934? https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-104-audio-version/ Top 20 VHS Voyages/ Bottom 8All 52 Films Covered 1. Terror In the Swamp 2. The Night Brings Charlie 3. Night Life 4. Elves 5. The Rejuvenator 6. The Cellar 7. Hollow Gate 8. Attack of the Beast Creatures 9. Iced 10. The Ladies Club 11. The Loch Ness Horror 12. The Channeler 13. The Black Room 14. Terrorgram 15. The Lawless Land 16. Blood Games 17. Auntie Lee’s Meat Pies 18. The Brain 19. They Bite 20. Hollywood’s New Blood 21. Hunter’s Blood 22. Shreck 23. Home Sweet Home 24. The Prey 25. Deadline 26. Homebodies 27. Death Weekend 28. Demonwarp 29. Death Moon 30. Severed Ties 31. I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses 32. The Granny 33. Project : Metalbeast 34. Transmutations 35. The Video Murders 36. Blood Beach 37. Tales of the Unknown 38. Strays 39. High Crime 40. Open House 41. Surf 2 42. Wheels of Terror 43. Eyes of Fire 44. Tag: The Assassination Game 45. Night of the Living Babes 46. Night of the Juggler 47. Dead Girls 48. Beverly Hills Body Snatchers 49. The Jar 50. Mindkiller 51. Kamillions 52. The Keep Top 20 1. Hunter’s Blood 2. Homebodies 3. Blood Games 4. Death Weekend 5. Surf 2 6. Demonwarp 7. Attack of the Beast Creatures 8. The Brain 9. Night of the Juggler 10. Tag: The Assassination Game 11. Night Life 12. The Night Brings Charlie 13. Shreck 14. Elves 15. Eyes of Fire 16. The Rejuvenator 17. The Ladies Club 18. The Granny 19. Terrorgram 20. Deadline Bottom 8 Avoids 1. Death Moon 2. The Loch Ness Horror 3. The Jar 4. Mindkiller 5. Home Sweet Home 6. Hollywood’s New Blood 7. The Lawless Land 8. Dead Girls UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Dragged Across Concrete 2. Billy Madison 3. Tommy Boy DVDS 4. Baxter 5. Slimoids Film NotesEscape From Women’s Prison – 1978 – Giovanni Brusadori
Death Warmed Up – 1985 – David Blyth Mélo – 1986 – Alain Resnais Black Gunn – 1973 – Robert Hartford-Davis The Take – 1974 – Robert Hartford-Davis Children of Men – 2006 – Alfonso Cuarón Talk Radio – 1988 – Oliver Stone The Keep – 1983 – Michael Mann |
