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The new disc is loaded with features and interviews with greats like Dario Argento. Made in the dying days of Italian genre cinema, this gothic and gory imaginative film doesn’t disappoint. A child named Sonia witnesses the brutal murder of her parents in Paris in 1900. Twelve years later Sonia moves to Italy and begins working in a wax museum. Strange disappearances are plaguing the town causing a reporter and police detective who worked Sonia’s parents’ murders to shift their focus on the curator of the museum. Does this strange curator have a dark past? Are the wax figures more than just recreations of violent scenes? “The Wax Mask” has a debatably a more interesting behind the scenes story than the one that takes place in the film. Originally the film was supposed to be the first Lucio Fulci and Dario Argento collaboration, to bury bad blood. Unfortunately tragedy struck when Fulci died in pre-production leaving the film somewhat tarnished. Special Effects artist Sergio Stivaletti stepped up to the plate and directed. “The Wax Mask” doesn't quite stand up to a lot of the previous Argento directed or produced features, but it does stand up to most certainty anything horror that came out in the same year, 1997. “The Wax Mask has a fairly obvious story, being based off previous wax figure horrors such “House of Wax” but the film thrives in its gothic style, splatter effects, and mad scientist tropes. The wax sets look great, featuring scenes from mythological stories like Medusa and from real crime scenes such as the murders of Jack the Ripper. The camera work is also solidly done by regular Fulci collaborator, Sergio Salvati. The opening shot mixes CGI with practical and, although a tad strange looking, it ends up being a nice tracking shot which reveals a brutal murder. The movie also features some really imaginative kills including one where a character must face his self. “The Wax Mask” sports everything you would enjoy in an Italian horror. Unfairly compared to previous efforts, this is somewhat of a nice gem that feels both like a product of its time and of yesteryear. Severin Films knocked this release out of the park in the features department. Included on the disc is a wonderful featurette entitled “Beyond Fulci”. In this doc Stivaletti, Argento, Giuseppe Columbo, and more remember the maestro and his final days. This is a very touching and interesting featurette and the highlight of the entire release. Also included on the disc is a commentary by Sergio Stivaletti and a series of other featurettes and interviews which include the composer Maurizio Abeni, actress, Gabriella Giorgell, and film writer Alan Jones. Plot Summary: In the mid-‘90s, Dario Argento approached a physically and professionally ailing Lucio Fulci to direct one final production, an over-the-top shocker about grisly murders at a Paris wax museum. But when Fulci passed away only weeks before filming began, Argento turned to Sergio Stivaletti – the FX genius on PHENOMENA, OPERA, DEMONS and CEMETARY MAN – to make his feature-directing debut. Original Grand Guignol director/performer Robert Hossein (RIFFIFI) and Aldo Massasso (CONTRABAND) star in what DVD Drive-In hails as “Old-timey luridness married to state-of-the-art gore.” From a screenplay co-written by Fulci with cinematography by Sergio Salvati (ZOMBIE, THE BEYOND), and now featuring a 4k scan from the original negative supervised by Stivaletti. Packed with Special Features that include rare behind-the-scenes footage, all-new interviews and more! Special Features: Audio Commentary with Director / Special Effects Artist Sergio Stivaletti and Michelangelo Stivaletti BEYOND FULCI - Interviews with Producer Dario Argento, Director Sergio Stivaletti, Producer Giuseppe Columbo, Production Designer Massimo Geleng, Actress Gabriella Giorgelli and Filmmaker Claudio Fragasso. THE CHAMBER OF HORRORS - Interviews with Producer Dario Argento, Director Sergio Stivaletti, Producer Giuseppe Columbo, Production Designer Massimo Geleng and Actress Gabriella Giorgell. LIVING DOLLS - Interviews with Producer Dario Argento, Director Sergio Stivaletti, Producer Giuseppe Columbo and Actress Gabriella Giorgelli. THE MYSTERIES OF THE WAX MUSEUM - Interview with SFX Artist Sergio Stivaletti. THE WAXWORKS SYMPHONY - Interview with Soundtrack Composer Maurizio Abeni. THE GRAND OPENING - Interviews with Producer Dario Argento, Director Sergio Stivaletti and Producer Giuseppe Columbo. WAX UNMASKED - Interview with Film Writer Alan Jones. Vintage featurettes: Behind the Scenes, Special Effects, On Set with Dario Argento. Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “The Wax Mask” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/wax-mask-slip/ "Killer Nun" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video)  FROM THE SECRET FILES OF THE VATICAN! Aging blonde-bombshell Anita Ekberg (La Dolce Vita, Pick-up Alley) gives a full-bodied performance as a sex-crazed sister with some seriously bad habits in the lurid cult classic Killer Nun. One of the most notorious 'nunsploitation' films, Killer Nun tells the sordid story of Sister Gertrude, a disturbed woman of the cloth who degenerates into a perverse mire of drug taking, sexual perversion, sadistic torture and murder. Joe Dallesandro (The Climber, Flesh for Frankenstein), Alida Valli (The Possessed, Suspiria) and the ample Paola Morra (Behind Convent Walls) offer spirited performances and able support to Ekberg, in this shocking tale based on real events. Boasting an incongruously classy score by legendary composer Alessandro Alessandroni (Women's Camp 119) and stylishly rendered scenes of sex and murder, Killer Nun takes the viewer on hair-raising journey from the heights of religious ecstasy to the depths of devilish degeneracy. Now Giulio Berruti's sleazy classic is presented in a stunning new 2K restoration, with a liturgy of new extras, ready to be preyed upon. Bonus Materials New 2K restoration 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 Italian genre film connoisseurs Adrian J. Smith and David Flint Beyond Convent Walls, a new video essay on nunsploitation and Killer Nun by critic Kat Ellinger Starry Eyes, a new interview with director Giulio Berruti Cut and Noise, a new interview with editor Mario Giacco Our Mother of Hell, a new interview with actress Ileana Fraia Original Italian and international theatrical trailers Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Daryl Joyce Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Killer Nun” Blu-Ray – https://www.diabolikdvd.com/product/killer-nun-arrow-us-blu-ray/ "Lonely Hearts" Blu-Ray Review (Darkside Releasing)  A reality TV show has deadly consequences for five single people looking for romance. The British countryside is anything but idyllic in this spine chilling horror offering that will have you on the edge of your seat! Will this be your last date? Bonus Materials Directors’ Audio Commentary 4 Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes Trailers A collection of Short Films by the Filmmakers Special collector's edition comes with Cardboard Slipcover and Glossy 16-page Booklet Darkside Releasing – https://darksidereleasing.com/ “Lonely Hearts” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/lonely-hearts-blu-ray "Do or Die" Blu-Ray Review (Mill Creek Entertainment) Synopsis: This May Be The Last Game They'll Ever Play. A pair of female agents is targeted for elimination by an Asian criminal kingpin out for revenge. The evil mastermind sends out an army of assassins with the same mission, to kill agents Donna and Nicole! “Do or Die lampoons the size-conscious, clichéd action hero and presents women than are stronger, smarter, and more effective than their male counterparts both in the film and in action cinema as a whole.” – David Carter – Not Coming To A Theater Near You Mill Creek Entertainment – https://www.millcreekent.com/ “Do or Die” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Do-Die-Blu-ray-Pat-Morita/dp/B07TKNGMCX/ "The Vineyard" DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Review (Vinegar Syndrome) Details This special limited edition embossed slipcover (Earl Kessler Jr.) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com! The wines created by Dr. Elson Po have been known for decades as among the finest in the world, but unknown to the public, Po has been using his vintning and chemistry skills as a front for a much more sinister purpose; harvesting fresh blood from his youthful victims to produce an elixir designed to keep him young forever. Unfortunately, his special potion seems to be weakening in its strength and Po finds himself in need of fresh bodies. Deciding to use his connections to the film industry, he presents himself as a potential film investor and invites a group of attractive young actors and models to his secluded island mansion, with the intent of harvesting their life sustaining properties. When they arrive, Po becomes convinced that statuesque beauty, Jezebel, might be the ideal candidate from which more elixir can be created and sends his henchmen out with the task of violently killing off her friends. A wild late 80s horror film starring and co-directed, with William Rice, by character actor James Hong (Chinatown, Big Trouble in Little China), THE VINEYARD mixes just about every popular horror trope around into a non-stop assault on the senses. Featuring everything from zombies, to supernatural mysticism, to slasher touches, along with bouts of martial arts and loads of T&A, all photographed by John Dirlam (Gone in 60 Seconds), Vinegar Syndrome is delighted to present the world Blu-ray debut of THE VINEYARD, newly restored in 4k from its original 35mm camera negative and loaded with revealing interviews with its creators. Directed by: James Hong & William Rice Starring: James Hong, Karen Lorre, Harry Mok, Michael Wong 1989 / 94 min / 1.85:1 • Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo • Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm original camera negative • “Welcome to the Vineyard” - a brand new interview with director/actor James Hong and producer/actor Harry Mok • “Zombies From San Jose” - a brand new interview with co-director William Rice • “Sacred Earth and Restless Souls” - a brand new interview with cinematographer John Dirlam • Original theatrical trailer • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ Vinegar Syndrome September Package – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/vinegar-syndrome/products/september-2019-package “The Vineyard” DVD/Blu-Ray Combo – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/vinegar-syndrome/products/the-vineyard "Pledge Night" DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Review (Vinegar Syndrome) Details This special limited edition embossed slipcover (Earl Kessler Jr.) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com! It's hazing season at Phi Up and the boys are up to all sorts of nasty pranks on their hapless pledges, in between regular bouts of 'wetting their whistles' at the campus watering hole…with some of the area's beautiful sorority babes. But this is going to be one literal 'hell week' as they unwittingly unleash the spirit of Acid Sid; an unfortunate pledge who was accidentally dissolved in acid during a hazing prank gone wrong some 20 years earlier. As the helpless fratboys and pledges fall victim to Sid's wrath and seemingly indestructible towering zombie corpse, it's up to the stragglers to figure out how to kill someone who's been dead for two decades, or die trying. A truly one-of-a-kind blending of post-Animal House T&A sex comedy and gore filled supernatural slasher, Paul Ziller's PLEDGE NIGHT unloads a nearly non-stop barrage of weirdness on the viewer. From the jaw dropping, all-based-on-actual-practices, hazing rituals, as meticulously researched by writer/producer Joyce Synder (Raw Talent), to the slimy and often 'explosive' gore, from effects wizard Dean Kartalas, along with a soundtrack performed by Anthrax, whose singer, Joey Belladonna makes a memorable onscreen appearance, PLEDGE NIGHT serves up a non-stop ride of horror and weirdness guaranteed to keep you glued to the screen, mouth agape. Vinegar Syndrome is excited to offer up this one-of-a-kind slice of sleaze on Blu-ray for the very first time, newly restored in 2k from its original 35mm camera negative. Directed by: Paul Ziller Starring: Joey Belladonna, Will Kempe, Shannon McMahon, Todd Eastland, Arthur Lundquist 1988 / 86 min / 1.85:1 • Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm original camera negative • “Hell Weeks” - a video interview with director Paul Ziller • “Graduating to Horror” - a video interview with writer/producer Joyce Snyder • “Hazing From Hell” - a video interview with actor Robert Lentini • “The Bad Man” - a video interview with actor Arthur Lundquist • Locations featurette • Original theatrical Trailer • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ Vinegar Syndrome September Package – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/vinegar-syndrome/products/september-2019-package “Pledge Night” DVD/Blu-Ray Combo – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/vinegar-syndrome/products/pledge-night "Beyond Evil" DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Review (Vinegar Syndrome) Details This special limited edition embossed slipcover (Earl Kessler Jr.) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com! Architect Larry Andrews and his glamorous wife, Barbara, have just arrived on a Filipino island where Larry, and his business partner Del, are completing work on a new luxury condominium building. Del reveals that he's found them the perfect island home: a centuries old mansion nestled next to the forest. The only problem is that local legend has it that the mansion is haunted by an evil witch named Alma Martin, who was murdered by her adulterous husband, only to rise from the dead and kill him, along with anyone else who comes near her cursed property. As the Andrews settle in, Barbara begins to sense a strange presence surrounding the house and is slowly possessed by Alma's vengeful spirit, who is determined to use Barbara’s body as vessel for her to re-enter the world and soon demonstrates that she has no concerns over murdering anyone who tries to stop her. The second film directed by Herb Freed (Graduation Day), BEYOND EVIL is a gothic inspired supernatural horror film, taking liberal inspiration from the castle-set Italian chillers of the 60s, but with a healthy dose of early 80s sleaze, including creative kills and outrageous optical effects. Starring John Saxon (Black Christmas) and Linda Day George (Pieces) and featuring a lush score by Pino Donaggio (Dressed to Kill), Vinegar Syndrome is proud to bring BEYOND EVIL to Blu-ray, newly restored in 2k from 35mm archival film elements. Directed by: Herb Freed Starring: John Saxon, Lynda Day George, Michael Dante 1980 / 95 min / 1.85:1 • Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from 35mm vault elements • “Origins of Evil” - a brand new video interview with director Herb Freed • “Evil in Paradise” - a brand new video interview with producer David Baughn • Original theatrical trailer • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ Vinegar Syndrome September Package – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/vinegar-syndrome/products/september-2019-package “Beyond Evil” DVD/Blu-Ray Combo – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/vinegar-syndrome/products/beyond-evil "Secta siniestra" DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Review (Vinegar Syndrome) Details This special limited edition embossed slipcover (Earl Kessler Jr.) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com! After being found in bed with another woman, Frederick, a retired mercenary, is blinded by his deranged and spiteful wife, who is then confined to an asylum. Deciding to start a new life and family with his mistress, Helen, but finding that he is unable to successfully impregnate her, Frederick consults with a fertility doctor who agrees to assist in helping them conceive a baby. But unknown to the happy couple, a member of a Satanic sect decides that Helen will be the perfect mother for the Antichrist and intervenes! A diamond in the rough of early 80s Euro-horror, then 72 year old filmmaker Ignacio F. Iquino's (directing as Steve McCoy) SECTA SINIESTRA, or, Bloody Sect, barely saw any kind of release outside of its native Spain, despite liberally 'borrowing' plot elements from Rosemary's Baby, with touches of The Exorcist. Brimming over with every key element of Eurosleaze, including surprisingly mean spirited and brutal killings, Satanic possession, loads of nudity, zoom-happy cinematography, absurd plot twists and a pounding score, SECTA SINIESTRA is long overdue to join the ranks of the craziest offerings from Bruno Mattei or Joe D'Amato. Vinegar Syndrome is thrilled to resurrect this forgotten gem from Spain's sleaziest and most entertaining era in film production and presents the impossible to see SECTA SINIESTRA on Blu-ray for the first time, newly restored in 2k from its original 35mm camera negative. Directed by: Ignacio F. Iquino Starring: Emma Quer, Carlos Martos, Diana Conca, Concha Valero 1982 / 86 min / 1.85:1 • Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm original camera negative • Audio commentary with film historian and author Kat Ellinger • Promotional stills gallery • Reversible cover artwork • Original Spanish language soundtrack • Newly translated English subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ Vinegar Syndrome September Package – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/vinegar-syndrome/products/september-2019-package “Secta siniestra” DVD/Blu-Ray Combo – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/vinegar-syndrome/products/secta-siniestra Patreon Pick "I Saw the Devil" Blu-Ray Review (Magnet Releasing) Prey for revenge I Saw The Devil is a shockingly violent and stunning tale of murder and revenge. The embodiment of pure evil, Kyung-chul is a psychopath who kills for pleasure. His latest victim was not only the daughter of a retired police chief, but also the pregnant fiancée of elite special agent Soo-hyun. Obsessed with revenge, Soo-hyun is determined to track down the murderer, even if doing so means becoming a monster himself. Turning Kyung-chul in to the authorities is the last thing on Soo-hyun's mind, as the lines between good and evil fall away in this diabolically twisted game of cat and mouse. Features Deleted Scenes Raw And Rough: Behind The Scenes Of I Saw The Devil BD Live Enabled Magnet Releasing – http://www.magnetreleasingfilms.com/ “I Saw the Devil” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Saw-Devil-Blu-ray-Lee-Byung-hun/dp/B004P2VQXE/ Hammer Time Episode 21 "The Plague of the Zombie" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory) Synopsis "Gilling's Hammer chiller about zombies ... is highly atmospheric ... often imaginatively directed [and] boasts really classy photography and an outstanding performance from Jacqueline Pearce ..." – Time Out In a remote 19th-century Cornish village, an evil presence lurks within the darkness of the witching hour. A mysterious plague relentlessly consumes lives at an unstoppable rate. Unable to find the cause, Dr. Peter Tompson enlists the help of his mentor, Sir James Forbes. Desperate to find an antidote, they instead find inexplicable horror: empty coffins with the diseased corpses missing! Following a series of strange and frightening clues, they discover a deserted mine where they discover a world of black magic and a doomed legion of flesh-eating slaves ... the walking dead! Bonus Features NEW Audio Commentary With Filmmakers Constantine Nasr And Ted Newsom And Film Historian Steve Haberman NEW Audio Commentary with Author/Film Historian Troy Howarth NEW Restored Audio World Of Hammer – Mummies, Werewolves & The Living Dead Raising The Dead: The Making Of The Plague Of The Zombies Restoration Comparison Theatrical Trailers Still Gallery Shout! Factory – https://www.shoutfactory.com/ “The Plague of the Zombies” Blu-Ray – https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-plague-of-the-zombies?product_id=6951 Ask a Question/Answer a Question Favorite movie you were forced to watch in school? 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-125-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Killer Crocodile 1 and 2 DVD 2. Zombarella's House Of Whorrors Film NotesThe Wax Mask – 1997 – Sergio Stivaletti
Killer Nun – 1979 – Giulio Berruti Lonely Hearts – 2018 – Jessica Hunt/Sam Mason-Bell Do or Die – 1991 – Andy Sidaris The Vineyard – 1989 – James Hong/William Rice Pledge Night – 1990 – Paul Ziller Beyond Evil – 1980 – Herb Freed Secta siniestra – 1982 – Ignacio F. Iquino I Saw the Devil – 2010 – Jee-woon Kim The Plague of the Zombies – 1966 – John Gilling
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