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But Baby's family - the tyrannical "Mama" Wadsworth (Ruth Roman, Strangers on a Train) and her two demented daughters - aren't the only ones with a warped conception of familial relations, and the full horror only begins when Ann sets her sights on liberating the drooling man-child... and in so doing unleashes the wrath of the Wadsworth women. 45 years after its original release, this film remains one of the most bizarre horror movies ever committed to celluloid. Directed by Ted Post (Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Magnum Force) and co-starring Marianna Hill (Blood Beach, Messiah of Evil), The Baby is a twisted, psychedelic nightmare of suburban depravity. Bonus Materials Down Will Come Baby - a new retrospective with film professor Rebekah McKendry Tales from the Crib - archival audio Interview with director Ted Post Baby Talk - archival audio Interview with Star David Mooney Theatrical Trailer Brand new audio commentary by Travis Crawford Sales Points 1.85:1 and 1.33:1 versions of the feature High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed PCM mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by The Twins of Evil FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collector's booklet featuring new writing by Kat Ellinger Arrow Video – http://www.arrowvideo.com/ “The Baby” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/baby-the-blu-ray "Horrors of Malformed Men" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Cult director Teruo Ishii (Shogun's Joy of Torture, Blind Woman's Curse) presents a nightmarish, hallucinogenic tale drawn from the feverish pen of Japan's celebrated pioneer ofero-guro ("erotic grotesque") literature, Edogawa Rampo. Medical student Hirosuke Hitomi slips out of the asylum in which he has been wrongfully confined and stealthily assumes the identity of a recently deceased nobleman with whom he bears an uncanny resemblance. Hirosuke eases his way into the nobleman's household and his dead double's marital bed. But as long-repressed memories begin to bubble to the surface, he soon finds himself drawn to a remote isle where he is confronted by a mad scientist and his malformed men, and discovers the key that will unlock some long-suppressed mysteries of his own. A dark labyrinth of the monstrous and perverse that fuses mystery and horror while incorporating motifs from a myriad of Rampo's tales, Horrors of Malformed Men boasts astonishing carnivalesque art design and haunting performances. Withdrawn from cinemas by its own studio after its original scandalous release nearly fifty years ago, the film is among the very best screen interpretations of the author's macabre brand of horror-fantasy fiction, and a unique oddity of Japanese cult cinema. Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original uncompressed mono 1.0 PCM audio Optional English subtitles Two audio commentaries by Japanese cinema experts Tom Mes and Mark Schilling Malformed Movies: a new video interview with Toei exploitation movie screenwriter Masahiro Kakefuda Malformed Memories: Filmmakers Shinya Tsukamoto (Tetsuo the Iron Man) and Minoru Kawasaki (The Calamari Wrestler) on the career of director Teruo Ishii Ishii in Italia: Ishii and Mark Schilling visit the Far East Film Festival Poster Gallery Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Dan Mumford FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collector's booklet featuring new writing by Jasper Sharp, Tom Mes and Grady Hendrix Arrow Video – http://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Horrors of Malformed Men” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/horrors-of-malformed-men-blu-ray "The Pyjama Girl Case" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Throughout the late 1960s and into the 70s, the Italian giallo movement transported viewers to the far corners of the globe, from swinging San Francisco to the Soviet-occupied Prague. Only one, however, brought the genre's unique brand of bloody mayhem as far as Australia: director Flavio Mogherini (Delitto passionale)'s tragic and poetic The Pyjama Girl Case. The body of a young woman is found on the beach, shot in the head, burned to hide her identity and dressed in distinctive yellow pyjamas. With the Sydney police stumped, former Inspector Timpson (Ray Milland, Dial M for Murder) comes out of retirement to crack the case. Treading where the "real" detectives can't, Timpson doggedly pieces together the sad story of Dutch immigrant Glenda Blythe (Dalila Di Lazzaro, Phenomena) and the unhappy chain of events which led to her grisly demise. Inspired by the real-life case which baffled the Australian police and continues to spark controversy and unanswered questions to this day, The Pyjama Girl Case is a uniquely haunting latter-day giallo from the tail end of the genre's boom period, co-starring Michele Placido (director of Romanzo Criminale) and Howard Ross (The New York Ripper), and featuring a memorably melancholic score by veteran composer Riz Ortolani (Don't Torture a Duckling). Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration of the film from the original camera negative High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack New audio commentary by Troy Howarth, author of So Deadly, So Perverse: 50 Years of Italian Giallo Films New video interview with author and critic Michael Mackenzie on the internationalism of the giallo New video interview with actor Howard Ross New video interview with editor Alberto Tagliavia Archival interview with composer Riz Ortolani Image gallery Italian theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Chris Malbon FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Arrow Video – http://www.arrowvideo.com/ “The Pyjama Girl Case” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/pyjama-girl-case-the-blu-ray "Dagon" Blu-Ray Review (Vestron Video Collector's Series) Synopsis: Residents of a fishing village tempted by greed evolve into freakish half-human creatures and must sacrifice outsiders to an ancient, monstrous god of the sea. Special Features: NEW “Gods & Monsters” – A discussion with Director Stuart Gordon, Interviewed by Filmmaker Mick Garris NEW “Shadows over Imboca” – An Interview with Producer Brian Yuzna NEW “Fish Stories” – An Interview with S.T. Joshi, author of I Am Providence: The Life and Times of H.P. Lovecraft NEW Conceptual Art Gallery from Artist Richard Raaphorst Audio Commentary with Director Stuart Gordon and Screenwriter Denis Paoli Audio Commentary with Director Stuart Gordon and Star Ezra Godden Vintage EPK Archival Interviews with Stuart Gordon, Ezra Godden, and other Cast & Crew Theatrical Trailer Storyboard Gallery Still Gallery Vestron Video Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/vestronvideocollectorseries/ “Dagon” Blu-Ray – http://www.diabolikdvd.com/product/dagon-vestron-blu-ray/ "White Lighting" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber) White Lightning will give you the jolt of your life! Burt Reynolds (Sam Whiskey) is Gator McKlusky, a moonshine runner who wages war against corrupt police officials in this two-fisted, four-wheeling action extravaganza. With adrenaline-pumping car chases, bone-crunching brawls and terrific acting by an all-star cast, including Ned Beatty, Diane Ladd, Bo Hopkins, Matt Clark and R.G. Armstrong. Gator is serving time in the Arkansas prison when he learns that a ruthless and corrupt sheriff (Beatty) has framed and killed his baby brother. Swearing vengeance, Gator agrees to go undercover to expose the dirty sheriff, going to any lengths to get the goods and make him pay for the crime. Top-notch direction by Joseph Sargent (Taking of Pelham One Two Three) with a wonderful script by William W. Norton (Gator). Blu-ray Extras Include: Burt Reynolds: Back to the Bayou Part 1 - Featurette Original Theatrical Trailer Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “White Lighting” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/white-lightning-blu-ray "Gator" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber) Meet the Bayou's baddest good ol' boy! Burt Reynolds (Sam Whiskey) returns as Gator McKlusky, the moonshine-running king of the Bayou, in this high-octane sequel to White Lightning. Filled with super-charged adventure and double-barreled action - and co-starring Lauren Hutton (American Gigolo) as a sexy TV reporter - Gator is a fast and furious ride you won't want to miss! The Feds want Gator. Not for moonshining, but to go undercover to expose Bama McCall (Jerry Reed, Smokey and the Bandit), Gator's boyhood pal who is now a local crime boss. Gator is reluctant at first, but once he discovers Bama is involved in extortion, prostitution... and murder, the suspense builds to an explosive climax, as old friends become deadly enemies. Directed by Burt Reynolds (Sharkys Machine) with a script by William W. Norton (The Scalphunters). Blu-ray Extras Include: Burt Reynolds: Back to the Bayou Part 2 - Featurette Original Theatrical Trailer Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Gator” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/gator-blu-ray The VHS Voyage: "Hollywood's New Blood" VHS Review (Raedon Entertainment Group) WHERE ACTING DEAD CAN BE FATAL. The ghosts of a family accidentally killed on a movie set come back for revenge. “Hollywood’s New Blood” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/Hollywoods-New-Blood-James-Shyman/dp/B000CD56B8/ Pick a Movie "Kill Game" Streaming Review Five years after a high school prank gone horribly wrong, a group of good looking, shallow, and at times cruel pranksters find themselves on the wrong end of the joke. “Kill Game” Amazon Prime – https://www.amazon.com/Kill-Game-Joe-Adler/dp/B07BTH7CQR/ Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionPlease leave a question below to have it answered on the next show! Question of the week What are some interesting horror franchises, movies, or/and series that you believe to be cursed or haunted? Podcast Version  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/rparka%E2%80%99s-weekly-reviews-episode-70-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Ghost Stories 2. You Were Never Really Here DVDS 3. The Bliss Books 4. Hunter’s Blood Film NotesThe Baby – 1973 – Ted Post
Horrors of Malformed Men – 1969 – Teruo Ishii The Pyjama Girl Case – 1977 – Flavio Mogherini Dagon – 2001 – Stuart Gordon White Lighting – 1973 – Joseph Sargent Gator – 1976 – Burt Reynolds Hollywood’s New Blood – 1988 – James Shyman Kill Game – 2015 – Robert Mearns
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Jon Wilhelm
9/15/2018 02:16:22 pm
Haunted ir cursed franchises Not horror but definitely the Superman series. Christopher Reeves, George Reeves, Brandon Routh's career... 9/16/2018 06:17:28 am
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