Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 “Flatliners” 4K Review – 0:12 “The Sacred Spirit” Reviews– 8:08 “L.A. Aids Jabber” Review – 13:35 “Martial Club” Review– 19:42 Patreon Pick “The Devil All the Time” Review– 24:29 1980 “Erotic Nights of the Living Dead” Review – 31:09 1980 “Macabre” Review– 38:53 1980 “Alien 2: On Earth” Review – 41:53 1980 “Stigma” Review – 45:04 1980 “The Attic" Review – 47:57 1980 “Hex Vs Witchcraft” Review – 52:36 1980 “Carpathian Eagle” Review – 54:34 “Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu” Review with Jeremy – 55:54 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week “Best accidental moment in a film? Best last minute change?” – 1:04:58 Update/ Patreon Drawing – 1:14:41 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Version – Video Reviews"Flatliners" 4K Review (Arrow Video)![]() Five medical students embark on a dangerous experiment to pierce the veil between life and death in an attempt to learn more about the afterlife. SOME LINES SHOULDN'T BE CROSSED. Known for his impressively eclectic filmography and for helping to launch the careers of several young Hollywood stars of the 80s and 90s, Joel Schumacher (The Lost Boys, St. Elmo's Fire) tackles the existential question that, at one time or another, haunts us all: what awaits us after we die? At the University Hospital School of Medicine, five ambitious students subject themselves to a daring experiment: to temporarily induce their own deaths, hoping to glimpse the afterlife before being brought back to life. But as competition within the group intensifies and their visions of the world beyond increasingly bleed into their waking lives, they're about to learn that the greatest threat comes not from the spirit world but from the long-suppressed secrets of their own pasts... Stylishly photographed by Jan de Bont (Basic Instinct) and featuring a cast of Hollywood's hottest talent - including Kiefer Sutherland (Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me), Julia Roberts (Secret in their Eyes) and Kevin Bacon (Wild Things) - Flatliners is the ultimate life-and-death thrill ride. Bonus Materials Brand new 4K restoration from the original negative, approved by director of photography Jan de Bont 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 surround soundtracks Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary by critics Bryan Reesman and Max Evry The Conquest of our Generation, a brand new video interview with screenwriter Peter Filardi Visions of Light, a brand new video interview with director of photography Jan de Bont and chief lighting technician Edward Ayer Hereafter, a brand new video interview with first assistant director John Kretchmer Restoration, a brand new video interview with production designer Eugenio Zanetti and art director Larry Lundy Atonement, a brand new video interview with composer James Newton Howard and orchestrator Chris Boardman Dressing for Character, a brand new interview with costume designer Susan Becker Theatrical trailer Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Amanda Reyes and Peter Tonguette Arrow Video – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Flatliners” 4K – https://mvdshop.com/products/flatliners-4k-ultra-hd "The Sacred Spirit" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video)![]() BEWARE OF FALSE GODS... The uncanny, the unsettling, and the unexpected combine to devastating effect in The Sacred Spirit, the extraordinary debut feature from Spanish writer-director Chema Garcia Ibarra. A missing girl. A community in shock. Jose Manuel lives a quiet life. He works in his modest tapas bar, takes care of his elderly mother and attends weekly meetings of the Ovni-Levante, a group of devoted UFO enthusiasts who gather after hours at the office of a local estate agent to exchange information about extraterrestrial messages and alien abductions. When their leader dies unexpectedly, only Jose is left to know the cosmic secret that could alter the future of humanity. And only Jose knows what he must do. As if Ken Loach and Aki Kaurismaki remade the The X-Files, The Sacred Spirit is a provocative, humane, and unsparing vision that marks the arrival of a unique new voice in genre cinema. Bonus Materials 2 DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High Definition Blu-Ray (1080p) presentation Exclusive second disc containing a selection of award-winning short films by director Chema Garcia Ibarra Fully illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Shelagh Rowan-Legg, author of The Spanish Fantastic: Contemporary Filmmaking in Horror, Fantasy, and Sci-fi Fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Oink Creative Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Oink Creative DISC 1 - FEATURE & EXTRAS High Definition Blu-Ray (1080p) presentation DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio Optional English subtitles Beyond the Eye of Horus, a visual essay about the use of surveillance and Egyptology in The Sacred Spirit by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Pyramid Scheme, a visual essay examining conspiracy, class and capitalism in The Sacred Spirit by Josh Nelson Domestic Science Fiction, an interview with writer-director Chema Garcia Ibarra Behind the Scenes, four short featurettes shot during production Elche Vision, a series of six location reports about the making of the film, hosted by actress Lorena Iglesias in character as Esther Armengol, presenter of The Sacred Spirit’s fictional local TV show Promotional videos in which the characters of The Sacred Spirit talk about themselves Uncut TV Clips, background television broadcasts shot especially for the film and presented here in full Image gallery Theatrical trailer DISC 2 - DOMESTIC SCI-FI: THE SHORT FILMS OF CHEMA GARCIA IBARRA (LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE) The Attack of the Robots from Nebula-5 (2008) 7 mins, Sundance Film Festival Award Winner Protoparticles (2013) 8 mins, Sundance Film Festival Award Winner Mystery (2013) 12 mins, Berlin INternational Film Festival Award Winner Uranes (2014) 59 mins The Disco Shines (2016) 12 mins, Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema Award Winner The Golden Legend (2019) 11 mins, Ann Arbor Film Festival Award Winner Arrow Video – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “The Sacred Spirit” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-sacred-spirit-limited-edition-blu-ray "L.A. Aids Jabber" Blu-Ray Review (Visual Vengeance)![]() Jeff, a mentally unstable young man is diagnosed with AIDS and fills a syringe with his own tainted blood looking for victims. SYNOPSIS: One of the rarest and most sought-after bad taste movies of the SOV era. Jeff, a mentally unstable young man is diagnosed with AIDS and takes his anger out on the world by filling a syringe with his own tainted blood and trolling the seedy streets of Los Angeles looking for victims in an acid-washed and venomous delirium. Police slowly piece together his crimes in an attempt to stop this ticking virus time bomb from jabbing again. This is the first wide release of the movie since it was self-distributed by director Drew Godderis himself, and the Blu-ray is packed with newly produced bonus features and commentary from the original creators. (a/k/a JABBER) Bonus Materials Region Free Blu-ray Director’s Introduction to Movie (2021) Commentary Track with Director Drew Godderis Lethal Injection: The Making of L.A. AIDS JABBER with Director Drew Godderis Bleeding The Pack: An Interview with Lead Actor Jason Majik L.A. AIDS JABBER - 2021 Locations Visit Interview with Blood Diner Director Jackie Kong Growing Up On Set: Justin Godderis Actress Joy Yurada Interview Cinematographer Rick Bradach Interview Interview with Actor Gene Webber Liner notes by Tony Strauss of Weng's Chop Magazine L.A. AIDS JABBER Photo Gallery L.A. AIDS JABBER Trailer (2021) Limited Edition Slipcase -- FIRST PRINTING ONLY Collectible folded mini-poster 'Stick Your Own' VHS stickers Reversible BR sleeve featuring original VHS art Visual Vengeance Trailers Archival master taken from master SD tape Visual Vengeance – https://www.facebook.com/visualvenvideo “L.A. Aids Jabber” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/l-a-aids-jabber-visual-vengeance-collectors-edition-blu-ray "Martial Club" Blu-Ray Review (88 Films)![]() A gloriously typical entry from Shaw Brothers, Martial Club affords us a fast-paced, cleverly choreographed piece of martial arts fun. A gloriously typical entry from Shaw Brothers, Martial Club starring Kara Wei (THE BRAVE ARCHER 2 and MAD MONKEY KUNG FU) and Gordon Liu (THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN) and directed by Lau Kar-Leung (LEGENDARY WEAPONS OF CHINA), affords us a fast-paced, cleverly choreographed piece of martial arts fun combining many elements that lovers of this kind of cinema will be more than appreciative of. Rival fight schools, an old master and beautifully designed set pieces tumble together in a colourfully kinaesthetic unceasing parade of flying fists and action set pieces. Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio 2.0 DTS-HD MA English Soundtrack 2.0 DTS-HD MA Mandarin Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles Audio commentary with Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng Instructors of Death - Grindhouse Presentation ‘Kung Fu and Dancing’ - An Interview with Robert Mak ‘Instructors of Death’ Trailer Interview with Johnny Wang Interviews with Hung San Nam and Tony Tam Reversible Artwork Limited Edition Slipcase with new Artwork by Kung Fu Bob O'Brien Limited Edition Collectors Booklet with Behind the Scene Photos and writing by Critic and AuthorBarry Forshaw 88 Films – https://88-films.myshopify.com/ “Martial Club” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/martial-club-blu-ray Patreon Pick "The Devil All the Time" Streaming Review (Netflix)![]() EVERYONE ENDS UP IN THE SAME DAMNED PLACE. In Knockemstiff, Ohio and its neighboring backwoods, sinister characters converge around young Arvin Russell as he fights the evil forces that threaten him and his family. “The Devil All the Time” Netflix – https://www.netflix.com/title/81028870 1980 "Erotic Nights of the Living Dead" Blu-Ray Review (Code Red)![]() A sailor takes an American businessman and his girlfriend to an island where the businessman wants to build a resort. Soon a weird voodoo couple show up and warn them of bad things that are going to happen. It doesn’t take long for the zombies to show up and start chowing down on human flesh. “Erotic Nights of the Living Dead” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Erotic-Nights-of-the-Living-Dead-Blu-ray/dp/0788611674 1980 "Macabre" Blu-Ray Review (88 Films)![]() Don't open the fridge! Lamberto Bava was taught his trade by his father, horror legend Mario Bava. Macabre, his first film as director, showed how well he'd learnt his lessons. Still recovering from a pair of tragic and traumatic bereavements, Jane Baker (Bernice Steggers; Xtro, Sky Pilots) moves into a new apartment in New Orleans. The owner's son, Robert, is blind – but that doesn't stop him hearing what Jane gets up to. It sounds like she's resumed her passionate affair with her lover, Fred. Except that Fred died a year ago... Not quite a giallo, not quite a ghost story and with a final twist that will make you re-think everything you've already seen, Macabre showed that Bava Jr. – who'd go on to make the horror classic Demons – was a chip off the old block. SPECIAL FEATURES NEW 2K Restoration from the Original Camera Negative DTS-HD MA DualMono English Audio DTS-HD MA Dual-Mono Italian Audio with newly translated English Subtitles Don't Lose Your Head - A NEW Interview with Director Lamberto Bava Audio Commentary by Giallo Experts, Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson Alternate Italian Opening and End Credit Titles Original Trailer Reversible Sleeve featuring Original Poster and VHS artwork “Macabre” Blu-Ray Import – https://88-films.myshopify.com/products/macabre-the-italian-collection-58?_pos=1&_sid=0ac63d902&_ss=r 1980 "Alien 2: On Earth" Blu-Ray Review![]() A group of cave explorers are confronted in an underground cavern by a mysterious living rock. Little do they know that it bears home to deadly, flesh-eating creatures, intent on wiping out the entire human population. An ultra low-budget, unofficial and unauthorized sequel to the 1979 film Alien, although the plot has little connection to the original film. “Alien 2: On Earth” Blu-Ray Import – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-2-On-Earth-Blu-ray/dp/B01EAEVD34 1980 "Stigma" Blu-Ray Review![]() The death of Sebastian’s father engenders in him pathological fears and hallucinations. His death wishes seem to cause horrible accidents, which he is unable to control. When his older brother dies, he feels that he has caused it. He undergoes hypnosis, but his apparent supernatural powers continue. As his own life nears its end, he becomes even more violent and sadistic. “Stigma” Blu-Ray – https://www.facebook.com/DoradoFilms 1980 "The Attic" Review![]() 13 STEPS TO TERROR! A librarian devotes her life to caring for her wheelchair-bound tyrannical father after being stood up at altar. She fantasizes his death and finds joy only with her pet monkey. When the monkey disappears, a shocking past is revealed. “The Attic” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Crawlspace-Midnite-Movies-Double-Feature/dp/B000068TPC/ 1980 "Hex Vs Witchcraft" Review![]() A compulsive gambler weds a ghost who helps and hinders him in both horrid and hilarious ways. “Hex Vs Witchcraft” Clamshell – https://www.orbitdvd.com/products/hex-vs-witchcraft-convention-tape-clamshell-vhs 1980 "Carpathian Eagle" Blu-Ray Review![]() Murder victims are being found with the hearts cut out. A police detective is assigned to find and stop the killer. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. “Hammer House of Horrors” Blu-Ray Import – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B071412JG7/ Blindspot "Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu" Review with Jeremy![]() With help from Meme Oshino, the apparition specialist, Koyomi defeats the three powerful vampire hunters: Dramaturgy, Episode and Guillotinecutter. Koyomi takes back all the limbs of Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade in order to become a human again. “Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu” Amazon Rental – https://www.amazon.com/Kizumonogatari-Part-Reiketsu-Hiroshi-Kamiya/dp/B07MVMB69H/ Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Film NotesFlatliners – 1990 – Joel Schumacher
The Sacred Spirit – 2021 – Chema García Ibarra L.A. Aids Jabber – 1994 – Drew Godderis Martial Club – 1981 – Liu Chia-Liang The Devil All the Time – 2020 – Antonio Campos Erotic Nights of the Living Dead – 1980 – Joe D’Amato Macabre – 1980 – Lamberto Bava Alien 2: On Earth – 1980 – Ciro Ippolito/Biagio Proietti Stigma – 1980 – José Ramón Larraz The Attic – 1980 – Gary Graver/George Edwards Hex VS Witchcraft – 1980 – Kuei Chih-Hung Carpathian Eagle – 1980 – Francis Megahy Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu – 2017 – Akiyuki Simbo/Tatsuya Oishi
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