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If so why? – 1:13:22 Update – 1:14:14 Sickening Pictures – https://www.sickening-pictures.com/ Turnstyle Films - https://www.facebook.com/turnstylefilms/ Shudder – https://www.shudder.com/ Musique Machine Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/musiquemachine Musique Machine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Musiquemachine/ Video Reviews"Next of Kin" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films) Written by MrParka Severin Films presents the Australian psychological horror film Next of Kin on Blu-ray for the first time in the states. Labeled as an ozploitation film, Tony Williams's slow burn feels a little classier than most with the ozploitation moniker attached to it. The film takes its influences from classic euro horror and gothic setups more than the shocking nature of many exploitation films. When Linda’s mother passes away she inherits the old family home, a looming mansion that has been doubling as an old folk’s home for decades. As Linda begins to settle in, she finds it hard to adapt to the eerie setting. There is seemingly a strange, lingering, emotional torment in the house that ties into her childhood. After one of the residents dies in a bathtub and another suffers from a stroke, she begins to suspect something is amiss. Her strange dreams only help amplify her uneasiness and soon questions begin to come up. Was her mother of sound mind? What actually happened to her aunt? Did the staff have anything to do with the deaths? And lastly, is she of sound mind, herself? Visually, Next of Kin looks great; the location and atmosphere help immensely with the looming dread. The camera work is a highlight using early steady cam to mimic tracking shots. The film is sprinkled with long one takes that linger and show the audience the story. Although Next of Kin doesn’t rely on violence, the suddenness of it in the film is quite alarming and effective. The set ups and pay offs in the film's climax are well thought out and never forced. In fact the twist is such a surprise that it takes maybe a second or two too long to register. Adding a scene or two could have helped branch the middle to the end; a deeper look into mental illness of the family lineage or even a moment or two with the film's antagonist, but it would be at the risk of the film’s mystery. Next of Kin has plentiful features including two commentary tracks, a House Of Psychotic Women Intro By Kier-La Janisse for Morbido TV, Extended Interviews from Not Quite Hollywood, Return to Monteclare: Location Revisit, 2018, and some not filmed Deleted Scenes. The release looks and sounds top notch and is a nice addition to anyone’s collection that enjoys slow burn horror films with some genuine atmosphere. Product Description: It’s been hailed as “skin-crawlingly real” (Horror News), “a jaw-dropping achievement” (Moon In The Gutter) and “a giallo that rivals Argento’s DEEP RED” (Scary Minds), yet has remained largely unseen in America. Now experience “one of the greatest horror movies of the 20th Century” (Goomba Stomp) for the first time ever…and like never before: When a young woman inherits a creaky retirement home, she’ll find herself in a waking nightmare of murder, madness and a legacy of evil that may be inescapable. Jackie Kerin, John Jarratt (WOLF CREEK) and Alex Scott (ROMPER STOMPER) star in this “stylish and creepy must-see” (The Digital Fix) – featuring an intense synth score by Klaus Schulze of Tangerine Dream – now transferred from original Australian vault elements and packed with all-new Special Features. Special Features: Commentary with Director Tony Williams and Producer Tim White Commentary with Mark Hartley & Cast Members Jackie Kerin, John Jarrett & Robert Ratti House Of Psychotic Women Intro By Kier-La Janisse for Morbido TV Extended Interviews from Not Quite Hollywood Return to Monteclare: Location Revisit, 2018 Deleted Scenes Before the Night is Out: Ballroom Footage, 1979 Original Theatrical Trailer UK VHS Trailer German Theatrical Trailer Alternate German Opening Image Gallery Tony Williams Short Films REVERSIBLE COVER Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Next of Kin” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/next-of-kin-bluray/ "Sister Street Fighter Collection" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) In 1974's Sister Street Fighter, Etsuko Shihomi is the half-Chinese, half-Japanese Li Koryu, who travels to Yokohama to investigate the disappearance of her brother, an undercover cop. When she discovers a smuggling ring run by a drug lord with his own personal army of deadly fighters, she must penetrate his evil lair and defeat not only his champion (Masashi Ishibashi from the Street Fighter films) but also a group of female Thai kickboxers called The Amazon Seven. Chiba appears in a cameo as a fellow karate master who helps Koryu in her mission. Released only three months later, the sequel Sister Street Fighter: Hanging By a Thread, once again follows Li Koryu as she investigates another smuggling ring, this time involving diamonds implanted into the derrieres of prostitutes! Teaming up with enigmatic fighter Tsubaki (Yasuaki Kurata), she once again calls upon her fighting skills to take down another round of colorful bad guys. The final film of the official trilogy, Return of the Sister Street Fighter, finds her back in Yokohama searching for a woman who has become the mistress of another crime kingpin. Kurata again co-stars but this time as a crazed fighter working for the villains who swears that he's the man who can kill Li Koryu. Genre entertainment of the highest order, the Sister Street Fighter films are a wild ride through some of the best exploitation cinema Japan produced in the 1970s. Funky and over-the-top, filled with wall-to-wall action, and featuring some of the craziest villains ever depicted onscreen, the series embodies female power in a male-dominated genre and is a magnificent showcase for the physical presence and martial arts skills of its lead star. Special Features Interview with Sonny Chiba Interview with Director Interview with Writer Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Sister Street Fighter Collection” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/sister-street-fighter-collection-blu-ray "Strip Nude For Your Killer" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) As the 1970s wore on and audiences began to tire of the tried and tested giallo formula popularized by the thrillers of Argento, Fulci and their contemporaries, filmmakers sought to reinvigorate the ailing movement by injecting elements from other genres. Some took inspiration from the then-burgeoning crime thriller movement, with tales of organised crime and corrupt police officials... while others decided to sex things up by crossing serial killer thrills with salacious softcore antics. A spate of highly sexualized murders is rocking a prestigious Milanese fashion house. Ambitious photographer Magda (Edwige Fenech, Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key) and her on-off boyfriend, love rat Carlo (Nino Castelnuovo, The English Patient), team up to crack the case. But, with the motorcycle helmet-wearing killer clearing bearing a grudge against the agency's employees, it's surely only a matter of time before they too end up feeling the force of his wrath... So roll up for a Euro cult experience like no other, with kitschy fashion shoots, back alley abortions, blow-up sex dolls and some very indelicate humor, as one of the most notoriously sleazy gialli ever produced gets the red carpet treatment from Arrow Video! Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative High definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack New audio commentary by HORRORPEDIA.com’s Adrian J. Smith and David Flint Sex and Death with a Smile, a new video essay by author and critic Kat Ellinger on giallo and sex comedy icon Edwige Fenech A Good Man for the Murders, a newly edited video interview with actor Nino Castelnuovo The Blonde Salamander, a new video interview with actress Erna Schurer The Art of Helping, a new video interview with assistant director Daniele Sangiorgi Jack of All Trades, a new video interview with actor and production manager Tino Polenghi Two versions of the opening scene: tinted and untinted viewing options Original Italian and English theatrical trailers Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic Rachael Nisbet Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Strip Nude For Your Killer” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/strip-nude-for-your-killer-blu-ray "The Prisoner" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Academy) Banned from the Cannes and Venice Films Festivals for being anti-Communist and excoriated elsewhere as pro-Soviet propaganda, Peter Glenville's The Prisoner stoked controversy at the time of its original release and remains a complex, challenging and multifaceted exploration of faith and power. In an unnamed Eastern European capital, an iron-willed Cardinal (Academy Award®-winner Alec Guinness, The Ladykillers) is arrested by state police on charges of treason. Tasked with securing a confession from him by any means necessary is a former comrade-in-arms from the anti-Nazi resistance (Jack Hawkins, The Bridge on the River Kwai). Knowing the Cardinal will never fold under physical torture, the Interrogator instead sets out to destroy him mentally, breaking his spirit rather than his body. Adapted by acclaimed playwright Bridget Boland (Gaslight) from her own stage-play and showcasing powerhouse performances by two actors at the height of their game, The Prisoner is a tense, thought-provoking and disturbing drama about the endurance of the human spirit. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS * High Definition Blu-ray™ (1080p) presentation * Original lossless mono audio * Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing * Interrogating Guinness, a new video appreciation of the film by author and academic Neil Sinyard * Select scene commentary by author and critic Philip Kemp * Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Strain FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Mark Cunliffe Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray™ (1080p) presentation Original lossless mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Interrogating Guinness, a new video appreciation of the film by author and academic Neil Sinyard Select scene commentary by author and critic Philip Kemp Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Strain FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Mark Cunliffe Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “The Prisoner” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/prisoner-the-blu-ray "Tango & Cash" Blu-Ray Review TWO OF L.A.'S TOP RIVAL COPS ARE GOING TO HAVE TO WORK TOGETHER... EVEN IF IT KILLS THEM. Ray Tango and Gabriel Cash are narcotics detectives who, while both being extremely successful, can't stand each other. Crime Lord Yves Perret, furious at the loss of income that Tango and Cash have caused him, frames the two for murder. Caught with the murder weapon on the scene of the crime, the two have no alibi. Thrown into prison with most of the criminals they helped convict, it appears that they are going to have to trust each other if they are to clear their names and catch the evil Perret. Stallone Triple Feature Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Sylvester-Stallone-Feature-Demolition-Blu-ray/ "The Hart-Break Killer" Screener Review (Gatorblade Films) Meet Robert. Robert has a little problem that just won't go away. He's a lonely guy looking for love in all the wrong places. He can't figure out what he wants but he wants what he can never have. Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Robert Hart. “The Hart-Break Killer” Indiegogo – https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-hart-break-killer/x/350274?fbclid=IwAR3yQpVsxHAO6_x86lyx8cvaxA4Ra-e1-E6-aXU6NMKPqqEXS5e3iT7YaEA#/ GatorBlade Films – http://www.gatorbladefilms.com/ Patreon Pick "Hard to Die" DVD Review While doing the inventory for a lingerie outlet in a high rise office building, five attractive women are terrorized by a series of bizarre killings. They suspect that the strange janitor, who witnessed another series of killings years back, is at the bottom of the whole thing. Little do they know the real horror that they face in the end. “Hard to Die” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Die-Robyn-Harris/dp/B0001WTWEM/ The VHS Voyage "Dead Girls" VHS Review (Rae Don Home Video) WHEN ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY BECOMES TERRIFYING REALITY. A female band, who are exponents of "death rock", retreat to a cabin for the weekend. They soon find themselves being knocked off by a masked killer who uses weapons they have mentioned in their songs. “Dead Girls” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Girls-Diana-Karanikas/dp/B000ABRDMC Pick a Movie "Sonatine" Streaming Review (VUDU) A seasoned mobster travels to Okinawa on a "peacekeeping" mission, even though he suspects that his boss is secretly trying to eliminate him! Determined not to go down without a fight, he and his gang know exactly what they have to do! “Sonatine” VUDU – https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Sonatine/37018 Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionPlease leave a question below to have it answered on the next show! Have you ever lost interest in horror films? If so why? 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=2https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka%E2%80%99s-weekly-reviews-episode-95-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. The Planet of the Apes Legacy Collection (Planet of the Apes, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Battle for the Planet of the Apes) 2. Copkillers/ Project: Kill 3. The Backlot Murders 4. Primal Scream 5. Screams of a Winter Night 6. Steel Arena 7. Blind Date 8. Never Too Young To Die Film NotesKing Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen – 2017 – Steve Mitchell
Powerbomb – 2017 – R. Zachary Shildwachter/B.J. Colangelo Next of Kin – 1982 – Tony Williams Sister Street Fighter – 1974 – Kazuhiko Yamaguchi Sister Street Fighter: Hanging by a Thread – 1974 – Kazuhiko Yamaguchi The Return of Sister Street Fighter – 1974 – Kazuhiko Yamaguchi Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist -1976 – Shigehiro Ozawa Strip Nude For Your Killer – 1975 – Andrea Bianchi The Prisoner – 1955 – Peter Glenville Tango & Cash -1989 – Andrei Konchalovsky/Albert Magnoli The Hart-Break Killer – 2019 – Sean Donohue Hard to Die – 1990 – Jim Wynorski Dead Girls – 1990 – Dennis Devine
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(Spaghetti Western, Poliziotteschi, Zombie, Cannibal, Giallo, Spy, Sword and Sandal) – 57:32 Update – 57:56 Derek’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYX2LEg91cBhyH5lJckoSuA Derek’s Podcast – https://www.horrorphilia.com/about/cinema-attack/ Video Reviews"Caliber 9" Blu-Ray Review (Raro Video) Just out of prison, ex-con Ugo Piazza meets his former employer, a psychopathic gangster Rocco who enjoys sick violence and torture. Both the gangsters and the police believe Ugo has hidden $300,000 that should have gone to an American drug syndicate boss. Fernando Di Leo was prolific filmmaker who explored the political extremism and mafia corruption in Italy during the 1970’s. Master of garish, intricately plotted, ultra-violent stories about pimps and petty gangsters, Di Leo's films demonstrate the degradation of the working classes and how the mafia corrupted them. His works have been revived and shown at the Tate Modern in London and The Venice Film festival where Quentin Tarantino admitted that Di Leo truly inspired him to make gangster films. Contained in this box set is the Milieu Trilogy: Milano Calibro 9 (1972), The Italian Connection (La Mala Ordina, 1972), and The Boss (Il Boss, 1973).Contained exclusively in this box set is Rulers of the City (I Padroni della città, 1976). SPECIAL BOX SET FEATURES A Candid Interview with Fernando di Leo on the Making of his Films By Luca Rea 2001 / A 20 page fully illustrated booklet. Exclusive:Digitally restored Rulers of The City Blu-Ray disc Documentary Calibro 9. Documentary on Fernando di Leo: La Morale del Genere. Documentary Scerbanenco Noir. Photo Gallery with audio commentary by G. Moschin. Director biography and filmography . Digitally Restored and Remastered. New and Improved English subtitle translation. Production: Italy – 1972 Running time: 410 minutes, color Language: Italian and English dubbed version Subtitles: Optional English Audio: Dolby digital 2.0 Mono Aspect ratio: 1.33:1 Raro Video – https://www.rarovideousa.com/films The Italian Crime Collection Vol. 1 Blu-ray - https://www.rarovideousa.com/films/the-fernando-di-leo-volume-1-box-set "The Italian Connection" Blu-Ray Review (Raro Video) When a shipment of heroin disappears between Italy and New York, a small-time pimp in Milan is framed for the theft. Two professional hitmen are dispatched from New York to find him, but the real thieves want to get rid of him before the New York killers get to him to eliminate any chance of them finding out he's the wrong man. Raro Video – https://www.rarovideousa.com/films The Italian Crime Collection Vol. 1 Blu-ray - https://www.rarovideousa.com/films/the-fernando-di-leo-volume-1-box-set "The Boss" Blu-Ray Review (Raro Video) A bomb attack in a cinema in Palermo kills all the fellows of Attardi's clan a part from Cocchi. He immediately understands that the author of the bomb attack is Daniello from Don Corrasco's clan. Cocchi is determined to revenge. His actions, including the Corrasco's daughter kidnap, in a Palermo in which also the police is corrupted, will soon destroy the old equilibrium giving the way to an escalation of violence that won't save anyone. If Cocchi will survive to the mafia war he will be the new boss for sure. Raro Video – https://www.rarovideousa.com/films The Italian Crime Collection Vol. 1 Blu-ray - https://www.rarovideousa.com/films/the-fernando-di-leo-volume-1-box-set "Revolver" DVD Review (Blue Underground) Whoever Pulls The Trigger Holds The Truth Kidnappers have snatched the wife of a violent prison warden (Oliver Reed) and demand the release of an inmate (Fabio Testi) as ransom. But when the warden allows his prisoner to escape, the two become trapped in a deadly conspiracy that reaches from the halls of government to the bullet-riddled city streets. Can an obsessed lawman and an escaped convict survive the forces of corruption as well as each other, or does the ultimate law of society belong to the REVOLVER? Released in America as BLOOD IN THE STREETS (with the immortal tagline "makes DEATH WISH look like wishful thinking!"), this suspenseful crime thriller was co-written and directed by the legendary Sergio Sollima (VIOLENT CITY, RUN MAN RUN) and features a pounding score by maestro Ennio Morricone. Revolver: Calling the Shots - Interviews with Director Sergio Sollima and Star Fabio Testi International Theatrical Trailer U.S. Theatrical Trailer Radio Spots Poster & Still Gallery Talent Bios Blue Underground – http://www.blue-underground.com/ “Revolver” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/revolver-dvd "The Violent Professionals" Blu-Ray Review (Code Red DVD) A Code Red Release - Tough cop Giorgio (Luc Merenda, Kidnap Syndicate, Torso) doesn’t like to play by the rules, going as far as gunning down a ruthless criminal in broad daylight. After he’s suspended from the force and his boss is murdered, he goes on a brutal undercover dive into the criminal underworld to expose a criminal organization with no respect for authority. Starring Richard Conte (The Godfather, Cry of the City) with a powerhouse score by the great composers Guido and Maurizio De Angelis (Street Law, The Big Racket), this blistering Italian crime classic blazes onto Blu-ray with every car chase and gunshot more mind-blowing than ever. Directed by cult filmmaker Sergio Martino (Hands of Steel, The Great Alligator, Screamers). SPECIAL FEATURES: -Original Theatrical Trailer Code Red – http://codereddvd.com/ “The Violent Professionals” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Violent-Professionals-AKA-Milano-Trema/dp/B07BF9XQVC/ "The Mad Dog Killer" Blu-Ray Review (88 Films) Nanni Vitali (Helmut Berger, Salon Kitty) and his band of lunatics escape from prison and embark on a violent crime-spree across Italy. Caught in this madman’s web of destruction is the beautiful Giuliana (Marisa Mell, Gang War in Milan) who is under the protection of Police Chief Santini (Richard Harrison, Ninja the Protector) having survived a run-in with Vitali and his crew. Santini must do all he can to prevent his key eyewitness from becoming another victim, but Vitali has plans of his own for taking care of Santini. Inspired by the crimes of infamous mobster, Renato Vallanzasca, Mad Dog Killer is a deliriously violent poliziotteschi that pushes the limits of onscreen brutality and is a must-have for any self respecting fan of Italian Cult cinema. 88 Films are proud to unveil this iconic classic uncut, and re-mastered in glorious 4k, for the first time ever! SPECIAL FEATURES New 4K Transfer from the Original Technicsope Negative Restored English Soundtrack Restored Italian soundtrack with newly translated English subtitles Restoration Featurette 88 Films – https://88-films.myshopify.com/ “The Mad Dog Killer” Blu-Ray – https://88-films.myshopify.com/collections/the-italian-collection/products/the-mad-dog-killer-blu-ray-the-italian-collection-16 The VHS Voyage "High Crime" VHS Review (Nostalgia Merchant) An Italian police inspector matches wits with a powerful European drug ring. As he comes closer to the top of the underworld organization, his odds of survival decrease. “High Crime” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/6301026217/ Patreon Pick "Nymphomaniac: Vol. I" and "Nymphomaniac: Vol. II" Blu-Ray Review (Magnolia Pictures) Forget about love Extended Director's Cut: Volume 1 is the story of Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg), a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac who is discovered badly beaten in an alley by an older bachelor, Seligman (Stellan Skarsgard), who takes her into his home. As he tends to her wounds, she recounts the erotic story of her adolescence and young-adulthood (portrayed in flashback by newcomer Stacy Martin). Volume I also stars Shia LaBeouf, Christian Slater, Uma Thurman, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Connie Nielsen and Udo Kier. Extended Director's Cut: Volume 2 continues with the story of the self-diagnosed nymphomaniac Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and her adulthood, during which her journey of self-discovery leads complications. The film stars Jamie Bell, Willem Dafoe, Mia Goth and Jean-Marc Barr in addition to Stellan Skarsgard, Stacy Martin and Shia LaBeouf. Features Volume 1 "The Characters" AXS TV: "A Look at Nymphomaniac" "Nymphomaniac Volume I" Trailer Teaser Volume 2 "The Director" "The Sex" "Nymphomaniac Volume II" Trailer Magnolia Pictures - http://www.magnoliapictures.com/ “Nymphomaniac Volume 1” and “Nymphomaniac Volume 2” Extended Director’s Cuts – https://www.amazon.com/Nymphomaniac-Extended-Directors-Vol-Blu-ray/dp/B00MVIYMG2/ The Pick a Movie "Blood Bath" DVD Review (Subversive Cinema) The actors for a horror movie go out to dinner one evening with their director and tell horror stories to each other. Special features Commentary by director Joel M. Reed Interview with cast and crew Talent bios Trailers “Blood Bath” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000FI8MOI/ Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionPlease leave a question below to have it answered on the next show! What is your favorite subgenre of Italian Films? (Spaghetti Westerns, Cannibal, Zombie, Giallo, Sword and Sandal, Ect...) 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=2https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka%E2%80%99s-weekly-reviews-episode-94-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Rays 1. Battle for the Lost Planet/ Mutant War 2. Party Line 3. Wacko 4. Tinsel Town 5. The Intruder 6. The Dance of Reality 7. Nomads 8. Vampire’s Kiss/ High Spirits 9. Willow 10. Dracula’s Fiancée/ Lose in New York 11. Dune DVDs 12. The Face of Fu Manchu 13. The Vengeance of Fu Manchu 14. Tick…Tick…Tick Film NotesCaliber 9 – 1972 – Fernando Di Leo
The Italian Connection – 1972 – Fernando Di Leo The Boss – 1973 – Fernando Di Leo Revolver – 1973 – Sergio Sollima The Violent Professionals – 1973 – Sergio Martino The Mad Dog Killer – 1977 – Sergio Grieco High Crime – 1973 – Enzo G. Castellari Nymphomaniac: Vol. I – 2013 – Lars von Trier Nymphomaniac: Vol. II – 2013 – Lars von Trier Blood Bath – 1976 – Joel M. 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Question of the Week - Who would you consider the face of Poliziotteschi film genre? Actor, director etc. in other words when you think of the genre as a whole who do you think of first? – 1:27:19 Update – 1:27:41 “Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror” on Shudder – https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/horror-noire-a-history-of-black-horror/4548652 Video Reviews"Jack the Ripper" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films) Written by MrParka Severin Films releases the infamous black and white shocker “Jack the Ripper” on Blu-Ray. “Jack the Ripper” is presented in its original British cut and the slightly longer American cut with a new score. Women are being targeted by a crazed slasher who seems to have a surgical touch to his madness and depravity. A pair of police officers, an American and Brit is attempting to solve the case and prevent any more murders. The list of suspects is long and includes some distinguished names. Can the police figure out who is responsible for the White Chapel Murders and keep the citizens safe both from committing and being a victim of vigilante justice? “Jack the Ripper” is a fairly standard story about the maniac that incorporates the townspeople’s unhappiness and fear while showing a series of murders and police procedures. What makes the film stand out is some of the boundaries it attempted to push in its uncut form, showing post mortem breasts of disemboweled women. The film wasn’t particularly graphic by today’s standards, but definitely was nothing to bat an eye at in 1959. This footage only remains in the European version, unfortunately (and the scenes are included on this disc as a bonus feature). These cuts make this flick a little dull in spots, but violence and sleaze isn’t the only thing this movie had to offer. It has a surprising interest in its characters, in particular its victims. None of which, with the exception of one, are portrayed as seedy underbelly prostitutes. In fact, the film seems to at least spend a moniker of time developing the victims. This makes for some genuine sympathy to be felt by the viewer. By establishing the side characters the film’s solid sets seem to come to life a bit more and the dense fog and dark alleys seem a bit more real. As for the mystery of the film, it works; there are tons of red herrings and little touches that will keep you guessing until the final scene that ends with a rewarding yet completely fictionalized outcome. Severin Films has included a few treats on the disc. Besides the two versions of the film we have some featurettes, an Interview with Denis Meikle, Author of “Jack the Ripper: The Murders and the Movies” and "The Real Jack the Ripper", both of which give a little insight on the real case and the history of Jack the Ripper in film. Also included is an audio Commentary With Co-Director/Co-Producer/Co-Cinematographer Robert S. Baker, Screenwriter Jimmy Sangster, Assistant Director Peter Manley, Moderated by British Horror Historian Marcus Hearn. Overall, Severin has done the best they can to clean up the film; they give us a warning in the beginning about the quality. The US version looks a bit better and is presented in what is the correct aspect ratio, but has a new score which some may enjoy less than the UK version’s score. Description In 1959, legendary showman Joseph E. Levine unleashed this grisly UK thriller on American moviegoers. But when audiences were horrified by the film’s startling violence, graphic nudity and bloody Technicolor climax, it became one of Levine’s most notorious failures. Today – in its notorious UK cut and the American version with a brassy new score – it remains among the most underappreciated and provocative shockers of its time. Eddie Byrne (THE MUMMY), Lee Patterson (TV’s SURFSIDE 6) and John Le Mesurier (DAD’S ARMY) star in this lurid classic produced/directed by Robert S. Baker & Monty Berman (BLOOD OF THE VAMPIRE) and written by Hammer Films’ legendary Jimmy Sangster (THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN, HORROR OF DRACULA) that FilmFracture.com calls “the perfect combination of murder mystery and horror film with just the right amount of lovely ladies!” Special Features: British Version US Version Audio Commentary With Co-Director/Co-Producer/Co-Cinematographer Robert S. Baker, Screenwriter Jimmy Sangster, Assistant Director Peter Manley, Moderated By British Horror Historian Marcus Hearn Alternate Continental Takes Interview With Denis Meikle, Author of “Jack The Ripper: The Murders And The Movies” The Real Jack the Ripper Featurette Theatrical Trailer Poster & Still Gallery Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Jack the Ripper” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/jack-the-ripper-bluray/ "All the Colors of the Giallo" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films) Description 3-Disc Collection Featuring Over 5 1/2 Hours of Classic Trailers Plus Bonus CD of Legendary Giallo Themes! Region Free ‘Giallo’ is Italian for ‘yellow’, the color of the lurid pulp novels that inspired one of the most intense, extreme and influential genres in movie history. In this unprecedented collection, experience the full chronological evolution of giallo with more than 100 rare and classic trailers from such masters as Mario Bava, Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci, Sergio Martino, Antonio Margheriti, Umberto Lenzi and many more. Then slip on black leather gloves and set the mood with a Bonus CD of legendary soundtrack music from composers that include Ennio Morricone, Riz Ortolani, Bruno Nicolai, Stelvio Cipriani and others, along with all-new featurettes that thrust even deeper into the genre. “But be warned,” says Gizmodo.com, “once you start going down the blood-slicked giallo rabbit hole, you may become dangerously obsessed.” Special Features: DISC 1 – Blu-ray All the Colors of Giallo: A New Feature Length Documentary By Federico Caddeo The Giallo Frames: Interview With John Martin, Editor Of The Giallo Pages Audio Commentary with Kat Ellinger, Author of All The Colors Of Sergio Martino DISC 2 – DVD: The Case of the Krimi Kriminal!: Trailer Compilation The Case Of The Krimi: Interview With Film Historian Marcus Stiglegger DISC 3 – CD The Strange Sounds Of The Bloodstained Films: Compiled By Alfonso Carillo of Rendezvous! From The Archives Of Beat Records. Remastered By Claudio Fuiano. Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “All the Colors of the Giallo” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/all-the-colors-of-giallo-bluray/ "Kolobos" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Kolobos! Today I Exist The Real World meets Saw by way of Suspiria in this super-smart, super-gory - and, sadly, super-overlooked - late '90s slasher effort from filmmakers Daniel Liatowitsch and David Todd Ocvirk, released in the midst of the post-Scream slice-and-dice revival. A group of youngsters arrive at a snow-covered house under the guise of participating in a "grounding-breaking" new experimental film. With the entire property fitted out with cameras, their every move will be recorded. But when the house locks down, trapping the youngsters within, it soon becomes clear that something sinister is afoot. Scream - you're on camera... Marketed as little more than a generic horror flick at the time of its release, Kolobos, far from being a run-of-the-mill slasher clone, has much more in common with the booby-trap stylings of Cube (1997) and the reality TV theme of My Little Eye (2002), which it preempted by some three years. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original negative Original Stereo and 5.1 audio options Audio commentary with co-writers and co-directors Daniel Liatowitsch and David Todd Ocvirk Real World Massacre: The Making of Kolobos - brand new featurette on the making-of Kolobos including interviews with Daniel Liatowitsch, David Todd Ocvirk and co-writer/producer Nne Ebong Face to Faceless - a brand new Interview with “Faceless” actor Ilia Volok Slice & Dice: The Music of Kolobos - a brand new interview with composer William Kidd Behind-the-Scenes Image Gallery Super 8 short film by Daniel Liatowitsch with commentary Original Trailer Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Kolobos” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/kolobos-blu-ray "Color Me Blood Red/Something Weird" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) For the third and final instalment in his infamous 'Blood Trilogy', Color Me Blood Red, splatter movie pioneer Herschell Gordon Lewis turned to the world of fine art for this tortured tale of a troubled artist turned homicidal maniac. Painter Adam Sorge has found himself in a bit of a creative lull. But when his girlfriend accidentally cuts her finger, he realizes what his work has been missing all this time - human blood! With pressure mounting from local gallery owner Farnsworth to deliver his next masterpiece, Adam sets about procuring as much glorious haemoglobin as he can muster - first from himself, and then from anyone unfortunate enough to pass by his sickening studio of slaughter. The final filmic collaboration between H.G. Lewis and producer/master exploiteer David F. Friedman, who collectively delivered the equally demented Blood Feast and Two Thousand Maniacs!, Color Me Blood Red is a crazed creation that truly puts the pain in painting! Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Bonus Feature! 1967’s Something Weird Introductions to the films by H.G. Lewis Audio commentary on Color Me Blood Red with H.G. Lewis and David Friedman Audio commentary on Something Weird with H.G. Lewis and David Friedman The Art of Madness – a video essay on the recurring motif of mad artists as killers in horror films Weirdsville – film scholar Jeffrey Sconce on Something Weird H.G. Lewis on Jimmy, The Boy Wonder A Hot Night at the Go Go Lounge! – 1966 dance short Color Me Blood Red Outtakes Color Me Blood Red Trailer Something Weird Trailer Jimmy, The Boy Wonder Trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork by The Twins of Evil Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Color Me Blood Red” and “Something Weird” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/color-me-blood-red-blu-ray "Bright Lights, Big City" Blu-Ray Review (MVD Rewind Collection) IT'S 6:00am. DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE? Three decades after this "wildly effective... powerful" (NBC-TV) cautionary tale from director James Bridges (The China Syndrome) and Academy Award® Winning Producer Sydney Pollack (Out of Africa) first wowed moviegoers, it remains as relevant and enthralling as ever. Making its debut on disc in high definition featuring screenwriter commentary, behind-the-scenes featurettes, still photos and more, this 30th Anniversary Edition packs a delicious punch! Michael J. Fox (Back To The Future) "couldn't be better" (Los Angeles Times) as Jamie Conway, an aspiring writer who abandons the wheat fields of Kansas for the skyline of Manhattan - and the city's seductive party subculture. Hitting the clubs night after night, Jamie soon spins out of control, and he risks losing everything - and everyone he loves. Co-starring Kiefer Sutherland (24), Phoebe Cates (Gremlins), Two-Time Academy Award® Winner Dianne Wiest (Hannah and Her Sisters, Bullets Over Broadway), Swoosie Kurtz (Overboard) and Kelly Lynch (Road House), and with its pulsating soundtrack from New Order, Depeche Mode and Prince, this "chronicle of wasted days and misplaced nights" (Roger Ebert) is a must-own! Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the main feature in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio Audio: English 2.0 Stereo, French 2.0 Stereo, Spanish Mono English, French and Spanish Subtitles Commentary with Author/Screenwriter Jay McInerney Commentary with Cinematographer Gordon Willis 'Jay McInerney's The Light Within' featurette 'Big City Lights' featurette Photo Gallery Original Theatrical Trailer MVD Rewind Collection Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection/ “Bright Lights, Big City” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/bright-lights-big-city-special-edition-blu-ray "Are We Not Cats" DVD Review A Hair-raising Love Story ARE WE NOT CATS is the strange but tender story of a man who, after losing his job, his girlfriend, and his apartment in a single day, attempts to restart his life, but is sidetracked when he meets a woman who shares his unorthodox habit - a proclivity for eating hair. Bonus Materials Exclusive Director's Commentary! Bonus 'deleted' Scenes! Slide Show! “Are We Not Cats” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/are-we-not-cats-dv "Rituals" Blu-Ray Review (Scorpion Releasing) Adventure-seeker Mitzi and his friends take off for their annual camping trip to the unexplored Canadian mountains. The five of them thought they were going to be alone in the wilderness, but they were wrong. A crazed psychopath wants to play a psychological game of survival with the campers in a game of kill or be killed. Starring Hal Holbrook, Lawrence Dane, Robin Gammell Special Features: New 2018 scan of the uncut and uncensored version from a film element held by the producer, Audio Commentary with star/producer Lawrence Dane, moderated by Lee Christian, Interviews with stars Lawrence Dane and Robin Gammell, Trailer, Reversible Cover Scorpion Releasing // 1976 // 99 Minutes // Rated R // Color // English // Region A Scorpion Releasing – http://scorpionreleasing.com/ “Rituals” Blu-Ray – https://roninflix.com/collections/brand-new/products/the-rituals The Weekly Western "Breakheart Pass" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber) Charles Bronson (Mr. Majestyk) is at his dynamic, heroic best in this suspenseful, action-packed mystery/western based on the best-selling novel by Alistair MacLean (Where Eagles Dare). With a powerful cast that includes Ben Johnson (The Last Picture Show), Richard Crenna (First Blood), Jill Ireland (Breakout), Charles Durning (Tootsie) and Ed Lauter (The Longest Yard). Breakheart Pass throws open the throttle for runaway excitement! At the height of the frontier era, a locomotive races through the Rocky Mountains on a classified mission to a remote Army post. But one by one, the passengers are being murdered! Their only hope is John Deakin (Bronson), a mysterious prisoner-in-transit who must fight for his life - and the lives of everyone on the train - as he uncovers a deadly secret that explodes in a torrent of shocking revelations, explosive brawls and blazing gun battles. Directed by Tom Gries (Will Penny). DVD Extras Include: Anamorphic 1.85:1 Subtitles in English Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Breakheart Pass” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/breakheart-pass-dvd The VHS Voyage "Open House" VHS Review (Prism Entertainment) Someone is killing off nubile real estate agents. A psychologist doing a therapy talk show begins getting calls from the perpetrator, and cooperates with the police to try and stop him. Unfortunately, his lover is a real estate agent, and when it becomes clear that the madman is getting information for his kills from her discarded home listings, they both become endangered. “Open House” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/Open-House-Adrienne-Barbeau/dp/B0007OKOYQ Pick a Movie "Return to Nuk' Em High Volume 1" Blu-Ray Review (Anchor Bay Entertainment) & "Return to Nuk' Em High Volume 2" Streaming Review (Troma Now) Return to Nuke `Em High Vol. 1, directed by cult movie legend Lloyd Kaufman, is a satirical sci-fi comedy event film with themes ripped straight from today's headlines: the contamination and degradation of the world's food supply, rampant bullying, love triumphing over prejudice. Nuke `Em is in the same vein as other classics such as Class of 1984, Rock `n' Roll High School, and Carrie, but seen through the unique vision of Lloyd Kaufman and the Troma Team. Welcome to Tromaville High School where, unfortunately, the glee club has mutated into a vicious gang of Cretins. Chrissy and Lauren, two innocent bloggers, must fight not only the Cretins, mutants and monsters but also the evil Tromorganic Foodstuffs Conglomerate. Will they save Tromaville High School and the world? Find out in this brand-new, unhinged classic from beloved Troma Films! Features Audio Commentary With Actors Zac Amico, Clay Von Carlowitz, Catherine Corcoran, Stuart Kiczek And Asta Paredes Audio Commentary With Writer/Producer/Director Lloyd Kaufman, Producer Justin A. Martell, Executive Producer Matt Manjourides, Associate Producer Regina Katz And Writer Travis Campbell Casting Conundrum Pre-Production Hell With Mein-Kauf(man) Special(Ed) Effects Cell-U-Lloyd Kaufman: 40 Years Of TROMAtising The World "Architects Of Fear - Edison Device" Music Video Volume 2 Trailer Return To Return To Nuke 'Em High A.K.A. VOL. 2 Director: Lloyd Kaufman Stars: Asta Paredes, Catherine Corcoran, Zac Amico Following the events of the previous film, (Return To Nuke 'Em High VOL.1) a lesbian couple is determined to eliminate the most corrupt, evil forces of Tromaville and the world. For special features, including interviews, commentary tracks and a feature-length behind the scenes documentary, see the double-disc Blu-ray set! Coming soon, from Troma, of course! Anchor Bay Entertainment – http://anchorbayent.com/ Troma Entertainment – http://www.troma.com/ “Return to Nuk’ em High Volume 1” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Return-Nuke-High-Vol-Blu-ray/dp/B00CZ15G7Y/ Troma Now – http://watch.troma.com/ “Return to Nuk’ em High Volume 2” VOD – https://troma.vhx.tv/products/return-to-return-to-nuke-em-high-a-k-a-vol-2-1 Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionPlease leave a question below to have it answered on the next show! From Derek B. Question of the Week - Who would you consider the face of Poliziotteschi film genre? Actor, director etc. in other words when you think of the genre as a whole who do you think of first? 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=2https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka%E2%80%99s-weekly-reviews-episode-93-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. 31 2. Ed Wood 3. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 4. Shane 5. Nymphomaniac Volume 1 and Volume 2 6. The Apple 7. Judgement Night 8. TKO Collection (Violent Cop, Boiling Point, Hana-Bi) DVDS 9. The Anatomy of Monsters Film NotesHorror Noire: A History of Black Horror – 2019 – Xavier Burgin
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Sergio Martino is no stranger to the Giallo film and this bizarre mystery of a flick that involves cults and black magic rituals is one of his most unique. After a tragic car accident which resulted in a miscarriage, Jane begins suffering from nightmares and a feeling of constant fear. This fear is amplified when she begins to spot a malevolent man who no one else seems to notice. Before long, Jane is caught in a world of black rite rituals and murder. Cult icon Edwige Fenech stars alongside a handful of familiar faces, including Nieves Navarro, George Hilton, and Ivan Rassimov. Each of these Giallo staples plays a pivotal role in the film and tie in directly with Jane’s fragile psyche. The opening is probably one of the most risqué and impactful scenes in the film, giving us a look at a haunted woman who not only feels guilt but an impending doom. It's obviously a dream sequence with its soft lighting and blurry focus, but the layer of deception that the film starts off on will continue and carry on between encounters with friends and family. The almost lullaby style score plays directly into the loss of her child and plays into her childlike innocence. This childlike innocence lets Fenech be sucked into a world of cults that may or may not be real. Playing on people’s fragile mental state has been a staple of the Giallo and incorporated due to the influence of gothic films. This plot device in other films may seem fairly standard, but with the addition of the strange cult like rituals and sexual nature of them, it becomes a little bit more interesting. Within the first two acts of the film there doesn’t seem to be nearly any murders, which could leave some audiences a tad bored, but by the 3rd act the bodies begin to pile up and eventually reveal the killer. The revealing of the killer is done in a nice and simple set up and payoff that the audience will probably see coming. The murders aren’t as elaborate as one would like, but usually have good payoffs during the discovery of them or the lead up. The chase scenes also have their clever moments. When Jane is being chased by a hatchet welding cult member she narrowly escapes one of his swings and the hatchet strikes the wall and cuts a wire in the front of frame, in the background a light flickers off. This scene may sound standard, but the way it is shown adds for a nice little trick that adds some flair to the film. The staircase and elevator combination that sits in the center of the apartment our lead lives in makes for a great suspense centerpiece where villains can hide and heroines can run. It leaves for some good camera work and some solid depths in the shots. The film also adds a layer of premonition which makes the film almost surpass just a crime Giallo and flirt with the supernatural. Just as Jane had an awful dream in the beginning that revealed something to her subconsciously, she has another one that has a sort of precognitive notion that someone is going to attack. This little addition helps "All Colors of the Dark" stand out more than the run of the mill criminal procedural Giallo and is well worth any Giallo fan’s time. Severin Films has included a slew of special features. The standout is of course the wonderful Audio Commentary with Kat Ellinger, Author of All the Colors of Sergio Martino. Kat Ellinger has done several commentaries and always manages to be informative and entertaining, never trailing off on a bit of information for too long. Also included is an alternate US cut of the film entitled "They’re Coming to Get You", a bonus CD, and interviews with Director Sergio Matino, Writer Ernesto Gastaldi, Actor George Hilton with Italian Horror Expert Antonio Tentori. Severin Films did great job in bringing one of the most underrated Director’s films to Blu-Ray The Ultimate Giallo Shocker Now Uncut in HD For the First Time Ever in America! Region A Description Even by extreme ‘70s standards, it remains among the more notorious – and disturbing – thrillers in genre history. Now experience “one of the most entertaining gialli you’ll ever see” (10k Bullets) like you’ve never seen it before: The luscious Edwige Fenech (STRIP NUDE FOR YOUR KILLER) gives the performance of her career as a woman tormented by visions of Satanic violence, hallucinatory horror and psychosexual insanity. George Hilton (THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS. WARDH), Ivan Rassimov (EATEN ALIVE) and Susan Scott (EMANUELLE AND THE LAST CANNIBALS) co-star in this EuroShock masterpiece from director Sergio Martino (TORSO) and screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi (DEATH WALKS ON HIGH HEELS) – with “possibly one of the best horror scores of all time” (Scream Magazine) by Bruno Nicolai – now featuring a new 4k scan from the original negative and throbbing with exclusive Special Features! Special Features: They’re Coming To Get You: Alternate US Cut (88 mins.) Color My Nightmare: Interview with Director Sergio Martino Last Of The Mohicans: Interview with Screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi Giallo is the Color: Interviews with Actor George Hilton & Italian Horror Expert Antonio Tentori Audio Commentary with Kat Ellinger, Author of All The Colors of Sergio Martino Trailers BONUS Disc: CD Soundtrack Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “All the Colors of the Dark” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/all-the-colors-of-the-dark-bluray/ "Ecco" and "The Forbidden" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films) The Most Extreme Mondo of Them All Now Scanned in 4K For the First Time Ever Plus A Mega-Sleazy Bonus Mondo! Region Free Description In 1963, nudie/roughie filmmakers Bob Cresse and Lee Frost (HOUSE ON BARE MOUNTAIN, LOVE CAMP 7) saw the U.S. grosses of MONDO CANE and quickly imported and adapted one of the most provocative – and successful – shockumentaries of the decade. Narrated by Academy Award® winner George Sanders (ALL ABOUT EVE) and featuring a legendary soundtrack by Riz Ortolani (Oscar®-nominated for MONDO CANE’s ‘More’), ECCO explores a world of sadism, delinquency, roller derby, extreme piercing, appalling stereotypes and the infamous Lapland-women-castrating-reindeer-with-their-teeth sequence, now scanned in 4k from the original internegative. Bonus feature THE FORBIDDEN is Frost & Cresse’s rarely seen – and totally insane –1966 fake Mondo, packed with staged scenes of Swiss lesbians, L.A. rapists, Parisian tarts and Nazi strippers, newly-transferred from the only known 35mm print in existence. Special Features: The Bandit: Producer David Goldstein Remembers Bob Cresse I Want More: Short Film Ecco Trailer Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Ecco/The Forbidden” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/ecco-forbidden-bluray/ "The Possessed" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) The Possessed is a wonderfully atmospheric proto-giallo based on one of Italy's most notorious crimes, The Alleghe killings, and adapted from the book on that case by acclaimed literary figure Giovanni Comisso. Peter Baldwin (The Ghost, The Weekend Murders) stars as Bernard, a depressed novelist who sets off in search of his old flame Tilde (Virna Lisi, La Reine Margot), a beautiful maid who works at a remote lakeside hotel. Bernard is warmly greeted by the hotel owner Enrico (Salvo Randone, Fellini's Satyricon) and his daughter Irma (Valentina Cortese, Thieves Highway, The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire), but Tilde has disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Bernard undertakes an investigation and is soon plunged into a disturbing drama of familial secrets, perversion, madness and murder... Co-written by Giulio Questi (Death Laid an Egg, Arcana) and co-directed by Luigi Bazzoni (The Fifth Cord, Footprints on the Moon), The Possessed masterfully combines film noir, mystery and giallo tropes, whilst also drawing on the formal innovations of 1960s art cinema (particularly the films of Michelangelo Antonioni.) A uniquely dreamlike take on true crime, The Possessed is presented here in a stunning new restoration. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original Italian and English soundtracks, titles and credits Uncompressed Mono 1.0 PCM audio 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 writer and critic Tim Lucas Richard Dyer on The Possessed - a newly filmed video appreciation by the cultural critic and academic Cat's Eyes, an interview with the film's makeup artist Giannetto De Rossi Two Days a Week, an interview with the film's award-winning assistant art director Dante Ferretti The Legacy of the Bazzoni Brothers, an interview with actor/director Francesco Barilli, a close friend of Luigi and Camillo Bazzoni Original trailers Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sean Phillips FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Andreas Ehrenreich, Roberto Curti and original reviews Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “The Possessed” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/possessed-the-blu-ra "Double Dragon" Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review (MVD Rewind Collection) It's Not Just a Game Anymore... Evil Has Just Met Its Match! From producers Don Murphy (Transformer franchise), Jane Hamsher (Natural Born Killers), Alan Schechter (Showdown), writers Michael Davis (Shoot 'Em Up) and Emmy® Award Winner* Peter Gould (''Better Call Saul'', ''Breaking Bad'') comes the cult classic movie based on the video game smash! Double Dragon roars to life with amazing special effects, spectacular action sequences, and a knock-about sense of humor. It's the year 2007, and what remains of L.A. is now ''New Angeles'', a city ravaged by earthquakes, tidal waves and vicious gangs. The evil tycoon Koga Shuko (Robert Patrick, Terminator 2: Judgment Day) is obsessed with finding the two halves of a talisman known as the ''Double Dragon'', which will give him awesome mystical powers. Two teenaged brothers, Jimmy (Mark Dacascos, John Wick 3) and Billy Lee (Scott Wolf, ''Party of Five'') find themselves in possession of the amulet's missing half, thrusting them into the adventure of their lives. With the help of Maria (Alyssa Milano, ''Charmed'') and her vigilante group ''The Power Corps'', Jimmy and Billy must summon all of their courage, resourcefulness and martial-arts skills to stop the villain's malevolent plan. Crackling with the energy and humor of its two heroes, Double Dragon is a high-octane action spectacular. Buckle your seat belt and enjoy the ride! *2017: Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series, ''Better Call Saul'', 2013, 2014: Outstanding Drama Series, ''Breaking Bad'' Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the main feature Audio: English 2.0 Stereo, English 5.1 Stereo, German 5.1 Stereo English, French and Spanish Subtitles Archival ''Making of'' Featurette Archival Interview with director James Yukich Storyboards TV Spots VHS Home Video Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer Collectible Mini-Poster more new and exciting features being produced exclusive for this release TBD! MVD Rewind Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection/ “Double Dragon” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://mvdshop.com/products/double-dragon-collectors-edition-blu-ray-dvd Patreon Pick "Hunger" DVD Review Five strangers awaken to find themselves trapped in an underground dungeon. They soon realize they are the subjects of one man's sadistic experiment to test the depths of a human being's will to survive. As the days go by with no means of escape, their hunger increases as their humanity fades away. “Hunger” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Fangoria-Frightfest-Linden-Ashby/dp/B003T04NCO Patreon Pick "Interview with the Assassin" DVD Review Product Description Almost forty years after John F. Kennedy's assassination, an ex-Marine named Walter Ohlinger has come forward with a startling claim: I was in Dallas on November 22, 1963. Does that mean anything to you? I've never told anyone this before; no one knows . . . I was the second gunman behind the stockade fence on what they called the grassy knoll. I fired one shot from there. Shedding new light on the most well known murder mystery of the 20th century, this masterful thriller will keep you second-guessing right up to the last frame. “Interview with the Assassin” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Interview-Assassin-Dylan-Haggerty/dp/B000092Q59 Patreon Pick "Jodorowsky’s Dune" Streaming Review (VUDU) In 1975, director Alejandro Jodorowsky began work on his most ambitious project yet. Starring his own 12-year-old son alongside Orson Welles, Mick Jagger, David Carradine and Salvador Dalí, featuring music by Pink Floyd and art by some of the most provocative talents of the era, including H.R. Giger and Jean “Moebius” Giraud, Jodorowsky’s adaptation of the classic sci-fi novel DUNE was poised to change cinema forever. Through interviews with legends and luminaries including H.R. Giger (artist, ALIEN), Gary Kurtz (producer, STAR WARS EPISODES IV ' V) and Nicolas Winding Refn (director, DRIVE), and an intimate and honest conversation with Jodorowsky, director Frank Pavich’s film finally unearths the full saga of ‘The Greatest Movie Never Made’. “Jodorowsky’s Dune” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Jodorowskys-Dune-Blu-ray-Nicolas-Refn/dp/B00J5LXMTG Patreon Pick "Last Ride" Streaming Review (VUDU) Shot in stunning widescreen cinematography, Last Ride is a heartbreaking road movie through the ravishing, remote and rugged South Australian outback as ex-jailbird fugitive father Kev (Hugo Weaving, in a tender and bravura performance) takes his 10-year old son Chook (newcomer Tom Russell) on the run from the law. Based on Denise Young's acclaimed novel, Last Ride is the riveting and morally complex portrayal of a brutal yet loving petty criminal struggling with parenthood. As father and son journey into the outback and an unknown future, they pit themselves against the elements and each other. In order to survive, Chook will have to make a choice between what he knows to be right and the love of his father, a decision which will have devastating consequences on both of their lives. Special features - Audio Commentary with director Glendyn Ivin - Cracker Bag- Palme D'Or winning short film - "The Desert"- a short film by Glendyn Ivin - Behind the Scenes featurettes - "Seven Emu: This Is Where We Live" documentary “Last Ride” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Last-Ride-Hugo-Weaving/dp/B008RANP3Y Patreon Pick "Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai" DVD Review Product Description From visionary auteur Takashi Miike (13 Assassins, Ichi the Killer) comes the story of a mysterious samurai who arrives at the doorstep of his feudal lord, requesting an honorable death by ritual suicide in his courtyard. The lord threatens him with the brutal tale of Motome, a desperate young ronin who made a similar request with ulterior motives, only to meet a grisly end. Undaunted, the samurai begins to tell a story of his own, with an ending no one could see coming. With stunning cinematography and gripping performances, HARA-KIRI: DEATH OF A SAMURAI is a thrilling exploration of revenge, honor and individuality in the face of oppressive power. Special Features Geoffrey Gilmore, from Tribeca Film, Discusses HARA-KIRI, Presented by American Express “Hara-Kira: Death of a Samurai” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Hara-Kiri-Samurai-Blu-ray-Koji-Yakusho/dp/B0090SVDRW/ The VHS Voyage "Surf II" VHS Review (Interglobal Home Video) It's an awesome beach party with radical comedy and rockin' tunes by Oingo Boingo, Stray Cats, Thomas Dolby, The Beach Boys, Wall of Voodoo, Split Enz, Circle Jerks, The Ventures, Rheingold, The Chantays and The Untouchables. Menlo Scwartz (Grease, Grease II), the geekiest genius of all, wants to rid the world of surfers by transforming them into garbage-ingesting zombie punks! But no way dude can he stop the most awesome party since ANIMAL HOUSE! A fully stoked bash with surfside irreverent antics, the bitchin' anatomy of righteous foxes (LINDA KERRIDGE: FADE TO BLACK), the bungling police work of Chief Boyardie (Lyle Waggoner), irate parents (Ruth Buzzi) and the rockin' sounds of the most radical bands around. “Surf II” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/Surf-II-Eddie-Deezen/dp/B000KEP6ZK Pick a Movie "The Stay Awake" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime) THE NIGHT YOU COULDN’T SLEEP… EVEN IF YOU WANTED TO! The ghost of a serial killer, executed for murdering students at a Catholic girls’ school, returns to the school to take revenge on the current student body. “The Stay Awake” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Awake-Shirley-Jane-Harris/dp/6305609411/ Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionPlease leave a question below to have it answered on the next show! What is your favorite fight scene? 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=2https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka%E2%80%99s-weekly-reviews-episode-92-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Weirdo The Beginning 2. Monstrosity 3. Tower of Evil 4. The Klansman Film NotesAbducted in Plain Sight – 2017 – Skye Borgman
All the Colors of the Dark – 1972 – Sergio Martino Ecco – 1963 – Gianni Proia The Forbidden – 1966 – Lee Frost/Benjamin Andrews The Possessed – 1965 – Luigi Bazzoni/Franco Rossellini Double Dragon – 1994 – James Yukich Hunger – 2009 –Steven Hentges Interview with the Assassin – 2002 – Neil Burger Jodorowsky’s Dune – 2013 – Frank Pavich Last Ride – 2009 – Glendyn Ivin Hara-Kira: Death of a Samurai – 2011 – Takashi Miike Surf II – 1984 – Randall M. Badat The Stay Awake – 1987 – John Bernard  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 Copyright all good?– 0:15 “Skinner” Review – 1:00 “Mondo Bizarro/Mondo Freudo” Review – 7:36 “Purgatory Road” Review – 14:04 “Audition” Review – 19:45 “Horror Express” Review w Jeremy – 27:15 “Suspiria 2018” Review w Jeremy – 38:54 Patreon Pick “Sorority House Massacre 2” Review – 54:33 Patreon Pick “The River Wild” – 59:42 The VHS Voyage “Wheels of Terror” Review –1:05:48 “Violent Cop” Pick a movie Review – 1:10:00 Pick a movie drawing – 1:14:35 Q&A – 1:15:10 Last week’s question of the week Answers. –Best Director/Actor Combination? – 1:17:03 Question of the Week –What is your favorite shootout? - 1:19:33 Update – 1:19:52 Patreon Prizes – 1:22:22 Video Reviews"Skinner" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films) Written Review by MrParka Severin Films finally brings the serial killer flick “Skinner” to Blu-Ray for the first time anywhere. Overshadowed by the giant hit “Silence of the Lambs,” this underseen, interestingly cast film gets another moment. “Skinner” follows the story of a serial killing drifter named Dennis Skinner (Ted Raimi) who rents out a spare room at the house of a quarreling couple, Geoff and Kerry Tate, the latter being played by Rikki Lake. It’s not long before Skinner is up to his old tricks, cutting up prostitutes and collecting their skin. Skinner has not only brought his duffel bag of cutting utensils with him, but a former victim (Traci Lords) with a vendetta, hiding in the shadows and ready to strike and stop the insanity for good. “Skinner” feels like it’s an incomplete film, a lot of the major moments seem to have no transitionary scenes. They sort of stumble into each other, leaving the audience not confused but unfulfilled. The film takes place in only a few primary locations, bouncing back and forth between Traci Lords in her seedy motel (which seems to be from the same ilk as a Psycho film) and Dennis’s primary locations; work, living quarters, river, and the strange, rundown, industrial ghetto filled with prostitutes in what would appear to be a low traffic area. The production design on all these locations is good and is amplified by their lighting. The director Ivan Nagy, being a photographer beforehand, seems to have given him a good eye. The bright colors really pop and are best showcased in the murder scenes. The effects are done by the now legendary KNB Effects; they are fairly well done, but a little on the light side. The most ridiculous and sloppy moment in the film is the introduction and the elimination of one of the film’s bit characters. The character of Eddie is introduced as a failed African American boxer and coworker of Dennis’s with a temper. He and Dennis have a brief negative exchange. We then cut to our titular character walking down the street with Eddie’s skin on, yelling rather ridiculous and stereotypical lines of dialogue in a very poor imitation of the character. The film takes zero time to establish Eddie as anything but a one dimensional character just to kill him off and proceeds to showcase his death as a somewhat embarrassing exercise in outdated racial stereotypes. It’s not really offensive, just nonsensical. The tone of the film flirts with being disturbing to silly and Ted Raimi is perfectly capable of doing that. As far as the film is concerned, however, it doesn’t exactly work. The entire film really feels like a mismatch of “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “Psycho” with a sleazy 90s small town setting. The performances are decent to good, the set production design and locations are pretty interesting, and some of the lighting is very well done, but the film never really comes together. It’s worth seeing and still remains a nice look into the 90’s serial killer films of the time. The special features tell a story that may be more interesting than the film itself. Included on the disc are interviews with Ted Raimi, Ivan Nagy (now deceased), the editor, and the writer. These interviews cover everything from the scandal with Nagy and his relationship with then girlfriend Heidi Fleiss to the post production and the problems in finding the elements. The special features are well worth your time and the price tag. The film looks and sounds great and it’s amazing to know the hard work that went into making this Blu-Ray possible. “Skinner” isn’t a great film, but it’s worth seeing as are the special features. Product Description: It’s been called “sleaze-oozing” (Flick Attack), “gut-churning” (The Bedlam Files) and “incredibly tasteless” (Cult Reviews). It featured the most intensely graphic scenes yet by KNB EFX Group (THE WALKING DEAD). Uncut, it remains perhaps the most disturbing – and rarely seen – shocker of the ‘90s: Ted Raimi (XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS) delivers an unnerving performance as psycho drifter Dennis Skinner who wears flesh-suits he slices from doomed prostitutes, falls for a lonely young housewife (Ricki Lake of HAIRSPRAY fame), and is himself hunted by a horribly scarred survivor (an equally unhinged performance by Traci Lords). Richard Schiff (THE WEST WING) co-stars in this still-potent sickie from veteran television director – and one-time Heidi Fleiss boyfriend – Ivan Nagy, now scanned in 4k from the original camera negative and including the complete hooker-flaying sequence. Special Features: A Touch of Scandal: Interview with Director Ivan Nagy Under His Skin: Interview with Star Ted Raimi Bargain Bin VHS For A Buck: Interview with Screenwriter Paul Hart-Wilden Cutting Skinner: Interview with Editor Jeremy Kasten Flaying Sequence Out-takes & Extended Takes Trailer Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Skinner” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/skinner-blu-ray/ "Mondo Bizarro/Mondo Freudo" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films) Description In 1966, the notorious producer/director/distributor team of Lee Frost and Bob Cresse (HOT SPUR, THE SCAVENGERS) combined the extremes of the Mondo genre with their own depraved aesthetic to create two shockumentaries that put Olympic International on the map and changed the face of exploitation forever. Cresse himself narrates MONDO FREUDO, “a world of sex and the strange & unusual laws that govern it” featuring Hollywood strippers, Tijuana hookers, London lesbians, Times Square Satanists and topless Watusi clubs. In MONDO BIZARRO, the team’s “hidden cameras” go “beyond the beyond” to expose Bahamian voodoo rites, Japanese massage parlors, Nazi theater, and an Arab sex slave auction that looks suspiciously like LA.’s Bronson Canyon. Both films have been scanned in 4k from the original Something Weird 35mm vault negatives. Special Features: Audio Commentary with Johnny Legend and Eric Caidin The Cadaver Is Infinity: Bob Cresse, Lee Frost and the Birth of American Mondo – Interview With Chris Poggiali Mondo Bizarro Trailer Mondo Freudo Trailer Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Mondo Bizarro/Mondo Freduo” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/mondo-freudo-bizarro-bluray/ "Purgatory Road" Blu-Ray Review (Unearthed Films) Salvation is yours... Unable to stop a thief from stealing his father's modest nest egg, young Vincent grows up blaming himself for his parents' sudden suicide. Becoming a priest [Gary Cairns] who operates a highway-based ministry with his ambivalent brother Michael [Luke Albright], Vincent's services include offering sage confessional advice to regular sinners while raining death on unrepentant thieves. Into the world of this antagonistic duo comes Mary-Francis [Trista Robinson], a psychotic, resourceful woman whose first act of "kindness" is to kill a thief whose actions threaten to expose the holy brotherly duo. Filled with gratitude for this act, Vincent invites Mary-Francis into their sacred world and triggers a gruesome chain of deadly events that threaten to dismantle the brothers' decades-long partnership. Commentary with Director Mark Savage Behind the Scenes Trailers Unearthed Films – http://www.unearthedfilms.com/ “Purgatory Road” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/purgatory-road-blu-ray "Audition" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) One of the most shocking J-horror films ever made, Audition exploded onto the festival circuit at the turn of the century to a chorus of awards and praise. The film would catapult Miike to the international scene and pave the way for such other genre delights as Ichii the Killer and The Happiness of the Katakuris. Recent widower Shigeharu Aoyama is advised by his son to find a new wife, so he seeks the advice of a colleague having been out of the dating scene for many years. They take advantage of their position in a film company by staging an audition to find the perfect woman. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu becomes enchanted by Asami, a quiet, 24-year-old woman, who is immediately responsive to his charms. But soon things take a very dark and twisted turn as we find that Asami isn't what she seems to be... Pulling the audience into a story that will lead to one of the most harrowing climaxes in cinema history, Miike twists and turns us through delirious editing and shocking visuals for one of the most depraved nightmares of all time! Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoriation of original vault elements Original 5.1 Dolby Surround Audio Optional English subtitles Audio commentary with director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan Brand new commentary by Miike biographer Tom Mes examining the film and its source novel Introduction by Miike Ties that Bind – A brand new interview with Takashi Miike Interviews with stars Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Renji Ishibashi and Ren Osugi Damaged Romance: An appreciation by Japanese cinema historian Tony Rayns Trailers Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Anton Bitel Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Audition” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/audition-blu-ray "Horror Express" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Horror royalty and Hammer alumni Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee reunite for this tale of mad monks, primitive humanoids and bloodthirsty zombies set aboard a train bound for Moscow - all aboard the Horror Express! Renowned anthropologist Saxton (Lee) boards the Trans-Siberian Express with a crate containing the frozen remains of a primitive humanoid which, he believes, may prove to be the missing link in human evolution. But all hell breaks loose when the creature thaws out, turning out to be not quite as dead as once thought! Directed by Spanish filmmaker Eugenio Martin, Horror Express remains one for the most thrilling (and, quite literally!) chilling horror efforts of the early 1970s. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from original film elements High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original Uncompressed mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary with Stephen Jones and Kim Newman Introduction to the film by film journalist and Horror Express super-fan Chris Alexander Murder on the Trans-Siberian Express - an interview with director Eugenio Martin Notes from the Blacklist - Horror Express producer Bernard Gordon on working in Hollywood during the McCarthy Era Telly and Me - an interview with composer John Cacavas Original Theatrical Trailer Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Fully-illustrated collector's booklet with new writing by Adam Scovell Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Horror Express” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/horror-express-blu-ray "Suspiria 2018" Blu-Ray Review GIVE YOUR SOUL TO THE DANCE A darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe’s artistic director, an ambitious young dancer and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare, others will finally wake up. “Suspiria” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Suspiria-Blu-ray-Dakota-Johnson/dp/6317570906/ Patreon Pick "Sorority House Massacre 2" DVD Review IT’S CLEAVAGE VS. CLEAVERS AND THE RESULT IS DELTA DELTA DEADLY! Five college women buy the old Hokstedter place for their new sorority house. They got it cheap because of the bloody incidents from five years before. They decide to stay in it for the night so they can meet the movers in the morning, but begin to get the creeps when the weird neighbor Orville Ketchum starts poking around. Shortly after the women take showers and consult a Ouija board they begin experiencing an attrition problem. “Sorority House Massacre 2” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Sorority-House-Massacre-Double-Feature/dp/B000092T4C/ Patreon Pick "The River Wild" Streaming Review (VUDU) THE VACATION IS OVER While on a family vacation, rafting expert Gail takes on a pair of armed killers while navigating a spectacularly violent river. “The River Wild” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/River-Wild-Blu-ray-Meryl-Streep/dp/B004BSWC8A/ The VHS Voyage "Wheels of Terror" VHS Review (Paramount Home Video) EVIL WAITS. WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. A small town is terrorized by an unknown stranger who kidnaps and abuses little girls. When her only child is kidnapped right in front of her, the school bus driver begins the desperate chase to catch the criminal. “Wheels of Terror” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/Wheels-Terror-VHS-Joanna-Cassidy/dp/6301920376/ Pick a Movie "Violent Cop" Streaming Review (Shudder) Detective Azuma is a Dirty-Harry style rogue cop who often uses violence and unethical methods to get results. “Violent Cop” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Violent-Cop-Blu-ray-Takeshi-Kitano/dp/B01K37H0JI/ Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionPlease leave a question below to have it answered on the next show! What is your favorite movie shootout? 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=2https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka%E2%80%99s-weekly-reviews-episode-91-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. I Heart Independent Cinema 10 Film Collection (What Masie Knew; The Innkeepers; Trust; Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work; Paris, Je T'aime; Transsiberian; Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans; The Proposition; Rampart; and Bernie) 2. Caravan to Vaccarès 3. Where the Boys Are ‘84 4. I Remember You DVDS 5. Murder Run/Unhinged 6. Internal Affairs 2 Film NotesSkinner - 1993 – Ivan Nagy
Mondo Bizarro – 1966 – Lee Frost Mondo Freudo – 1966 – Lee Frost Purgatory Road – 2017 – Mark Savage Audition – 1999 –Takashi Miike Horror Express – 1972 – Eugenio Martín Suspiria – 2018 – Luca Guadagnino Sorority House Massacre 2 – 1990 – Jim Wynorski The River Wild – 1994 – Curtis Hanson Wheels of Terror – 1990 – Christopher Cain Violent Cop – 1989 – Takeshi Kitano  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 Week 86 Copyright?– 0:10 “Crimson Peak” Review – 1:38 “The Fifth Cord” Review – 10:24 “Dis” Review – 18:33 “Black Shampoo” Review – 25:02 “Uninvited” Review – 31:55 “There’s Nothing Out There” Review – 39:55 Patreon Pick “A Measure Of Sin” Review – 46:05 Patreon Pick “The Ruins” – 51:14 The VHS Voyage “Blood Beach” Review –56:51 “For Your Height Only” Pick a movie Review – 1:04:47 Pick a movie drawing – 1:10:49 Q&A – 1:11:20 Last week’s question of the week Answers. –What is your favorite little creature flick? – 1:13:06 Question of the Week – What is your favorite actor/director combination? 1:16:20 Update – 1:16:35 Video Reviews"Crimson Peak" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) From the imagination of Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water) comes Crimson Peak, a lavish, stunningly realised journey into the dark heart of Gothic romance... Beginning in Buffalo, New York, during the 1880s, Crimson Peak stars Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland, Stoker) as Edith Cushing, an aspiring writer who is haunted by the death of her mother. Edith's falls in love with seductive stranger Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston, Avengers Assemble), who whisks her off to Allerdale Hall, his baronial, yet dilapidated English mansion built upon a mountain of blood-red clay. Here Edith meets Lucille (Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty), Thomas's sister who at times seems hostile and jealous. As Edith struggles to feel at home in the imposing residence, she gradually uncovers a horrendous family secret and encounters supernatural forces that will help her discover the terrible truth behind Crimson Peak. Boasting incredibly intricate and ornate production design and a rich visual style, del Toro's film is a grandiose, boldly baroque triumph of Gothic decadence, which expertly combines and contrasts the sublimely beautiful with the shockingly grotesque. Crimson Peak is presented here in sumptuous special packaging, with a wealth of extra features, affording unprecedented insight in to the making of this modern Gothic classic. FEATURES: High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original 5.1 and 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and optional English 2.0 DTS Headphone:X Audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Optional Descriptive Video Service® (DVS®) for the visually impaired Audio commentary by co-writer and director Guillermo Del Toro The House is Alive: Constructing Crimson Peak, a newly edited, feature-length documentary with cast and crew interviews and extensive behind the scenes footage Previously unseen Spanish language interview with Guillermo Del Toro The Gothic Corridor, The Scullery, The Red Clay Mines, The Limbo Fog Set; four featurettes exploring different aspects of Allerdale Hall A Primer on Gothic Romance, the director and stars talk about the key traits of Gothic romance. The Light and Dark of Crimson Peak, the cast and crew talk about the film’s use of color Hand Tailored Gothic, a featurette on the film’s striking costumes A Living Thing, a look at the design, modelling and construction of the Allerdale Hall sets Beware of Crimson Peak, a walking tour around Allerdale Hall with Tom Hiddleston Crimson Phantoms, a featurette on the film’s amazing ghosts Kim Newman on Crimson Peak and the Tradition of Gothic Romance, a newly filmed interview with author and critic Violence and Beauty in Guillermo Del Toro’s Gothic Fairy Tale Films, a new video essay by the writer Kat Ellinger Deleted scenes Original trailers and TV spots Double-sided, fold-out poster Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions Limited Edition packaging newly designed by Crimson Peak concept artist Guy Davis Limited edition 80-page, hard-bound book featuring new writing by David Jenkins and Simon Abrams, an archival interview with Guillermo del Toro, and original conceptual design illustrations by artists Guy Davis and Oscar Chichoni Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Crimson Peak” Blu-Ray – https://grindhousevideo.com/shop?keywords=crimson%20peak&olsPage=products%2Fcrimson-peak-limited-edition-blu-ray "The Fifth Cord" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) The success of Dario Argento's The Bird with the Crystal Plumage ushered in a host of imitators, seeking to capitalize on this new, modern take on the giallo thriller. Many were highly derivative, but a number nonetheless rose above the crowd thanks to skillful execution and a willingness to experiment stylistically. One such example is The Fifth Cord - which, in the hands of director Luigi Bazzoni (The Possessed, Footprints on the Moon), turns a conventional premise into a visually stunning exploration of alienation and isolation. When a man barely survives a brutal assault en route home from a New Year's party, washed-up, whisky-swilling journalist Andrea Bild (Franco Nero, Django) is assigned to report on the case. Before long, the maniac strikes again, this time with fatal results. As the body count rises, Andrea falls under suspicion himself, making it even more imperative that he crack the case. His only clue lies in a series of black gloves found at the location of every attack, each with a finger cut off... Adapted from a novel by David McDonald Devine, The Fifth Cord boasts a complex, Agatha Christie-esque plot, outstanding cinematography courtesy of future Oscar-winner Vittorio Storaro (Apocalypse Now) and supporting appearances by a raft of genre stalwarts, including Silvia Monti (A Lizard in a Woman's Skin), Edmund Purdom (Nightmare City) and Rossella Falk (Sleepless). Debuting here in high definition, arguably the most visually stunning giallo ever made now shines like never before. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack New audio commentary by critic Travis Crawford Lines and Shadows, a new video essay on the film’s use of architecture and space by critic Rachael Nisbet Whisky Giallore, a new video interview with author and critic Michael Mackenzie Black Day for Nero, a new video interview with actor Franco Nero The Rhythm Section, a new video interview with film editor Eugenio Alabiso Rare, previously unseen deleted sequence, restored from the original negative Original Italian and English theatrical trailers Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Haunt Love FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Kat Ellinger and Peter Jilmstad Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “The Fifth Cord” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/fifth-cord-the-blu-ray "Dis" Blu-Ray Review (Unearthed Films) What you sow you will reap. An ex-soldier with a criminal past takes refuge in the woods. A demonic figure seeks the seed of killers and the blood of the damned to feed his mandrake garden. DIS is an infernal descent into the root of the mandrake legend and a man who wanders too close to that legend and the unnamable terror behind it. What you sow you will reap. Bonus Materials Behind the scenes Introduction by director Adrian Corona Interview with Bill Oberst Jr. Still gallery Trailers Unearthed Films – http://www.unearthedfilms.com/ “Dis” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/dis-blu-ray "Black Shampoo" DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Review (VCI Entertainment) HE''S BAD...HE''S MEAN... HE''S A LOVIN'' MACHINE! John Daniels stars as Jonathan Knight, the owner of "Mr. Jonathans," the most successful hair salon for women on the Sunset Strip. Jonathan is tall, muscular, black and ballsy. His reputation as a lover has become so awesome that he is sought after almost as much in that capacity as in his experience as a hair stylist. Everything is cool for Jonathan until he messes with the mob in an effort to protect his young attractive receptionist from her former boss. Action explodes when the "lovin' machine" becomes the "killing machine". Jonathan, equipped with chainsaw in hand, gets down on the vicious mob gang. Bonus Material Director Commentary Interview with John Daniels VCI Entertainment – https://www.vcientertainment.com/ “Black Shampoo” DVD/Blu-Ray Combo – https://mvdshop.com/products/black-shampoo-blu-ray-dvd "Uninvited" DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Review (Vinegar Syndrome) This special limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com! At a secluded biochemical lab, which runs cruel tests on animals, a seemingly innocent looking cat has just escaped, but beneath its furry exterior, a terrifying monster has been seeded, emerging to brutally maim and kill anyone it finds threatening. Discovered by a group of teenage spring breakers and brought aboard a luxury yacht bound for the Cayman Islands, the cuddly fluff ball quickly begins gnawing away at the ship’s guests and crew. But to make matters even worse, it’s soon revealed that the cruise’s host, a renowned multimillionaire, is in fact on the run from the law and won’t return the boat to shore, killer mutant cat be damned! A mind-boggling piece of late 80s horror weirdness, mixing low-fi creature effects, explosive gore, crime thriller subplots, and a fairly logical cat monster, Greydon Clark’s (JOYSTICKS) UNINVITED stars George Kennedy (DEATH SHIP), Alex Cord (THE DEAD ARE ALIVE), and legendary character actor Clu Gulager (RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD). Vinegar Syndrome proudly brings this video store classic to Blu-ray, newly restored in 4k from its 35mm camera negative and includes a previously unreleased international cut which features exclusive footage, including an alternate ending! directed by: Greydon Clark starring: George Kennedy, Alex Cord, Clu Gulager, Toni Hudson, Clare Carey 1987 / 91 min / 1.85:1 Features Include: • Region A Blu-ray/DVD combo (due to studio restrictions) • Newly scanned & restored in 4k from it’s 35mm original camera negative • Commentary track with director Greydon Clark • Alternate International edit (93min) • “That Darn Mutant Cat!” – an interview with cinematographer Nicholas von Sternberg • Original theatrical trailer • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “Uninvited” DVD/Blu-Ray Combo – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/shop/uninvited-slipcover/ "There's Nothing Out There" DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Review (Vinegar Syndrome) This special limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com! Mike is always getting in the way of fun. His obsession with horror movies and their rules dictates that no matter where he goes, he can’t help but expect to find a monster lurking around every corner. But this time, his paranoia might be justified… After being invited to a remote lodge, along with some friends, Mike immediately begins to sense that something isn’t right, but none of his friends believe him. Unfortunately, they’re dead wrong, and a slimy alien frog monster has indeed landed in the nearby woods and set out to fulfill it’s mission of killing all human males and mating with females. Can Mike convince his friends that there IS something out there, before the men have their brains sucked out and the women are carrying green mutant fetuses? Made by then 19 year old cinematic wunderkind Rolfe Kanefsky, THERE’S NOTHING OUT THERE is a gag and gore filled horror comedy which lovingly riffs on some of the genre’s most used tropes. Produced and edited by acclaimed editor Victor Kanefsky (GANJA & HESS, BLOODSUCKING FREAKS), Vinegar Syndrome presents the Blu-ray debut of THERE’S NOTHING OUT THERE, newly restored from its 35mm interpositive and featuring more extra features than any other title in our catalog, including Kanefsky’s first feature, MURDER IN WINTER. directed by: Rolfe Kanefsky starring: Craig Peck, Wendy Bednarz, Mark Collver, Bonnie Bowers 1990 / 91 min / 1.85:1 Features Include: • Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from it’s 35mm interpositive • “There’s A Movie Out There” – new interview with writer/director Rolfe Kanefsky and editor Victor Kanefsky • ”40 Years Of Cutting” – new interview with Victor Kanefsky • New interview with actor Craig Peck • Brand new group commentary with director Rolfe Kanefsky, Joe Lynch (filmmaker), Jeff Reddick (filmmaker) and others • Archival ‘20th anniversary’ commentary with Rolfe Kanefsky • Archival group commentary with Rolfe Kanefsky, Victor Kanefsky, Craig Peck, Mark Collver and others • Commentary with The Hysteria Continues! • Archival interview with Rolfe Kanefsky • ”Copycat” – a short film about the film’s influence • ”Murder in Winter” – an early feature film by Rolfe Kanefsky (Blu-ray only) • ”Just Listen” – an early short film by Rolfe Kanefsky • ”Mood Boobs” – a short film by Rolfe Kanefsky • Behind the scenes of “Mood Boobs” • Theatrical trailer • Music video • Production stills gallery • Behind the scenes rehearsal footage • Pre-production footage and video storyboards • Original cast auditions • Animation test footage and deleted shots • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “There’s Nothing Out There” DVD/Blu-Ray Combo – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/shop/theres-nothing-out-there-slipcover/ Patreon Pick "A Measure of Sin" Blu-Ray Review (Brink Vision) A SUPER 16MM FEATURE FILM. SURVIVAL IS ALL THAT MATTERS. Every childhood is normal…to the child who lives it. For Meredith that means an enchanted seclusion that is shattered when she is deprived of her mother. Desperate and alone, Meredith must join a household with other women and their children, a sinister man who controls every facet of her existence, and a vicious bear that only she can see. As life in this world becomes increasingly strange and frightening, Meredith realizes that she must flee, even though she fears she has not learned enough to survive on her own. Brink Vision – http://www.brinkvision.com/ “A Measure of Sin” Limited Edition DVD – http://www.brinkvision.com/filmdetails/74/a-measure-of-the-sin-limited-edition-combo Patreon Pick "The Ruins" Blu-Ray Review Based on the terrifying best-seller by Scott Smith, "The Ruins" follows a group of friends who become entangled in a brutal struggle for survival after visiting a remote archaeological dig in the Mexican jungle where they discover something deadly living among the ruins. "The Ruins" stars Jonathan Tucker ("Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "The Black Donnellys"), Jena Malone ("Pride and Prejudice", "Donnie Darko"), Shawn Ashmore ("X-Men: The Last Stand"), Laura Ramsey ("She's the Man") and Joe Anderson ("Across the Universe"). Bonus Material Deleted Scenes “The Ruins” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Ruins-Unrated-Blu-ray-Shawn-Ashmore/dp/B00194XBPW/ The VHS Voyage "Blood Beach" VHS Review (Media Home Entertainment) JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO GO BACK IN THE WATER – YOU CAN’T GET TO IT. Something or someone is attacking people one by one on the beach. Some of them are mutilated, but most of them are sucked into the sand, disappearing without a trace. What is the creature responsible? Where does it live, and where did it come from? And is there any chance of it reproducing? Meanwhile, David Huffman and Mariana Hill are once-almost-married old friends, reunited over the death of her mother on the beach, and searching for clues in the abandoned buildings where they used to play when they were young. “Blood Beach” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Beach-David-Huffman/dp/B0001CNN4C/ Pick a Movie "For Your Height Only" DVD Review (Mondo Macabro) Product Description For Your Height Only is legendary amongst lovers of truly out there cinema. A film about a two and a half foot tall secret agent - A kung fu master and suave loving machine who struts his stuff in a Travolta style white suit! Can it be true that such a film exists? It can and it does and here it is! Unquestionably one of the most outrageous and whacked movies in the world. This double disc set also includes Challenge Of The Tiger - featuring the greatest clone of Bruce... Bruce Le. Released for the first time ever in a beautiful new 2.35: 1 scope transfer ... this is red hot martial arts action as two secret agents race around the globe to foil a crazed madman's plan for world domination! Remastered - Widescreen Digitally Restored Extensive Background Information Mondo Macabro Previews Mondo Macabro – http://mondomacabrodvd.com/ “For Your Height Only” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Your-Height-Only-Challenge-Tiger/dp/B000BLI5RI Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionPlease leave a question below to have it answered on the next show! Who is your favorite actor/director combination? 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=2https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka%E2%80%99s-weekly-reviews-episode-90-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Bloody New Year 2. Splatter University 3. A Climax of Blue Power 4. Rituals 5. The Psychic 6. The Puppet Masters 7. The Last Plane Out 8. Exeter 9. Candyman 10. The Hornet’s Sting and the Hell It’s Caused 11. The Hornet's Disciple and the Scars She Left DVDS 12. Show Me Love aka Fucking Amal Film NotesCrimson Peak – 2015 – Guillermo del Toro
The Fifth Cord – 1971 – Luigi Bazzoni Dis – 2017 – Adrian Corona Black Shampoo – 1976 – Greydon Clark Uninvited – 1988 – Greydon Clark There’s Nothing Out There – 1991 – Rolfe Kanefsky A Measure of Sin – 2013 – Jeff Wedding The Ruins – 2008 – Carter Smith Blood Beach – 1980 – Jeffrey Bloom For Your Height Only – 1981 – Eddie Nicart  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 Ghoulies Franchise – 0:10 “Ghoulies” Review – 0:50 “Ghoulies 2” Review – 13:59 “Ghoulies 3: Ghoulies Go to College” Review – 35:15 “Ghoulies 4” Review – 50:25 Ratings and Rankings – 1:01:56 “Sheborg” Review – 1:06:36 “Kiss of the Tarantula” Review– 1:11:01 Patreon Pick “Assassination Nation” Review – 1:16:51 Patreon Pick “Real Steel” – 1:24:26 The VHS Voyage “Video Murders” Review –1:32:27 “The Fits” Pick a movie Review – 1:39:06 Pick a movie drawing – 1:43:38 Q&A – 1:44:05 Last week’s question of the week Answers. –Who is the coolest actor? – 1:49:00 Question of the Week – What is your favorite little creature flick?– 1:52:00 Update – 1:52:21 Patreon Shout Out – 1:53:20 Video ReviewsGhoulies Franchise! Ghoulies - THEY’LL GET YOU IN THE END.A young man and his girlfriend move into the man’s old mansion home, where he becomes possessed by a need to control ancient demons. Ghoulies 2 - THEY’LL GET YOU IN THE END … AGAIN! Ghoulies II picks up a short time after the first movie, a few of the little nasties stow away on an amusement park ride and bring big bucks to a dying fair. The creatures are mad after an attempt to kill them, so the creatures go on a rampage through the fairgrounds, ultimately leading to an explosive conclusion! Ghoulies 3: Ghoulies Go to College - EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE TROUBLEMAKERS ARE ON THE LOOSE AGAIN! A college teacher brings the little creatures back to his campus, where they proceed to terrorize the faculty and students. Ghoulies 4 - A LITTLE BIT MAGIC, A LITTLE BLACK LEATHER... AND A LOT OF BLACK HUMOR While in pursuit of cop Johnathan Graves, his demonic nemesis, Faust, sends his disciple Alexandria to hunt down the amulet that will set him free. Meanwhile, the Ghoulies find their way through an open porthole and onto the streets of L.A., creating madness and mayhem as they search for a way to get back home. As the body count rises, it becomes an ultimate battle between a demonic killer, a rule-breaking cop, and our favorite creatures from the netherworld! Special Guest - Dustin Mills Dustin Mill's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Dwmills/posts Derek Bourgeois YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYX2LEg91cBhyH5lJckoSuA "Sheborg" Blu-Ray Review (Wild Eye Releasing) Part Woman. Part Machine. Total Destruction. An alien fugitive crash lands on earth and begins turning people into cyborgs that feed on animal flesh. Dylan and her best friend Eddie have to team up to stop the Sheborg before the whole town is assimilated into monstrous machines of destruction. Wild Eye Releasing – http://www.wildeyereleasing.com/ “Sheborg” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/sheborg-blu-ray "Kiss of the Tarantula) DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Review (VCI Entertainment) SO SILENT, SO DEADLY, SO FINAL Mommy and Daddy operate and live in a mortuary with their daughter, Susan, who collects tarantula spiders and has always been ostracized by her friends because... well she's a little bit strange. In true schlocky b-movie horror fashion, this is a real All-American Dysfunctional Family! So when Susan discovers that mommy dearest is plotting to have dear old dad killed... well this puts sweet little Susie over the top and she pulls out all the stops, making good use of her father's mortuary and her creepy little playmates to exact horrendous revenge! A 70s drive-in classic! Includes new 2018 commentary by David Del Valle. VCI Entertainment – https://www.vcientertainment.com/ “Kiss of the Tarantula” DVD/Blu-Ray Combo – https://mvdshop.com/products/kiss-of-the-tarantula-blu-ray-dvd Patreon Pick "Assassination Nation" Blu-Ray Review High school senior Lily and her three best friends live in a world of selfies, emojis, snaps and sexts. But when their town of Salem is besieged by a massive data hack, resulting in half the citizens' private info spewed into the public view, the community descends into anarchy. Lily is targeted after being falsely blamed for the hack—and bands together with her friends to survive a long, blood-soaked night. Special features Includes a digital copy of Assassination Nation (Subject to expiration. Go to NBCUCodes.com for details.) Deleted/Extended Scenes Gag Reel Trailers “Assassination Nation” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Assassination-Nation-Blu-ray-Odessa-Young/dp/B07HSJYD54/ Patreon Pick "Real Steel" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime) Enter the not-so-distant future where boxing has gone high-tech -- 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots have taken over the ring. Starring Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter turned small-time promoter, REAL STEEL is a riveting, white-knuckle action ride that will leave you cheering. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the thrill-packed arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback. Visually stunning and complete with knockout bonus material, REAL STEEL is a pulse-pounding, inspirational adventure filled with heart and soul. Special features Blu-ray(TM) Feature Film + Bonus|DVD Feature Film + Bonus|Bloopers|Making Of Metal Valley|Building The Bots|Audio Commentary With Director Shawn Levy|REAL STEEL Second Screen: Ringside With Director Shawn Levy|Deleted & Extended Scenes -- With Introductions By Director Shawn Levy|Countdown To The Fight: The Charlie Kenton Story|Sugar Ray Leonard: Cornerman's Champ "Real Steel" Blu-Ray - https://www.amazon.com/Real-Steel-Two-Disc-Blu-ray-Combo/dp/B005ZKYXZI/ The VHS Voyage "Video Murders" (Trans World Entertainment) THERE IS NO REHEARSAL! David Lee Shepherd, who desperately wants work in the video business, is luring hookers into his hotel room so that he can videotape himself strangling them. The police conclude that a serial killer is at work and thus begins an intense manhunt. “Video Murders” YouTube – https://youtu.be/lrpieyNQAJo Pick a Movie "The Fits" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime) While training at the gym 11-year-old tomboy Toni becomes entranced with a dance troupe. As she struggles to fit in she finds herself caught up in danger as the group begins to suffer from fainting spells and other violent seizures. “The Fits” Amazon Streaming – https://www.amazon.com/Fits-Royalty-Hightower/dp/B01GSZC32S/ Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionPlease leave a question below to have it answered on the next show! Question of the Week Favorite little creature 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?mt=2https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka%E2%80%99s-weekly-reviews-episode-89-audio-version-ghoulies-franchise/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Plague of the Zombies 2. November Patreon Shout Outs!Geek Street - https://www.patreon.com/SimplyDrunk/posts Film NotesGhoulies – 1984 – Luca Bercovici
Ghoulies 2 – 1987 – Albert Band Ghoulies Go to College – 1991 – John Carl Buechler Ghoulies IV – 1994 – Jim Wynorski Sheborg – 2016 – Daniel Armstrong Kiss of the Tarantula – 1976 – Chris Munger Assassination Nation – 2018 – Sam Levinson Real Steel – 2011 – Shawn Levy Video Murders – 1988 – Jim McCullough Sr. The Fits – 2015 – Anna Rose Holmer  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 “Molly” Review – 0:33 “Gas, Food, Lodging” Review – 7:12 “The Night Eats the World” Review– 11:58 “Cold Hell” Review – 15:57 Patreon Pick “Out of the Blue – 20:15 The VHS Voyage “Tales of the Unknown” Review –24:28 “Fucking Amal aka Show Me Love” Pick a movie Review – 33:13 Pick a movie drawing – 37:50 Q&A – 38:22 Last week’s question of the week Answers. –How do you feel about Kino Lorber? What is your favorite release? What release are you most looking forward to? – 41:27 Question of the Week, “Who is the coolest Actor/Actress of all time? – 42:30 Update – 42:45 Patreon Shout Out – 44:20 Room Tour – 44:36 Video Reviews"Molly" Blu-Ray Review (Artsplotation Films) In a post-apocalyptic world, one girl fights for survival against all odds. Mad Max meets Turbo Kid in Molly, in this electrifying and imaginative tale of one young woman's determined struggle to survive in an inhospitable world. In a barren landscape ravished by war, Molly, a super-powered young woman, roams the violent post-apocalyptic landscape, armed only with a bow and arrow, to confront the dangers around her. When a sadistic ringmaster who run an underground fight club hears of her supernatural abilities he sends his sociopathic marauders to capture her and make her a star attraction in his cage fights to the death. Artsploitation Films – http://www.artsploitationfilms.com/ “Molly” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Molly-Blu-ray-Julia-Batelaan/dp/B07C5M3FP5/ “Molly” DVD/CD – https://mvdshop.com/products/molly-dvd-cd "Gas, Food, Lodging" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Academy) THEY''RE SISTERS. BUT IT WILL TAKE A MIRACLE TO MAKE THEM A FAMILY. Adapted from the novel Don't Look and It Won't Hurt by Richard Peck, Allison Anders (Grace of My Heart) whipped up a storm at the 42nd Berlin International Film Festival with her masterfully crafted tale of a young woman trying to find love while struggling to bring up her two daughters. Abandoned by her husband, Nora (Brooke Adams, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Stuff) waitresses to keep her head above water while raising two teenagers in a small New Mexico town trailer park. Beautiful and rebellious, Trudi (Ione Skye, Wayne's World, Zodiac) quits school to work alongside her mother, while her sister Shade (Fairuza Balk, The Craft, American History X) whittles away her time watching old movie matinees. Their life is turned on its head when Trudi finds that she has fallen pregnant after a string of promiscuous relationships and the girls' absent father returns with hopes of mending the relationships he broke when he left. A wonderfully engaging story of the woes of teenagers reaching adulthood, Gas Food Lodging is a distinctly American portrayal of a mother trying to raise two wayward teens with growing pains, who are learning about love, life and each other. This director-approved restoration finally affords this 90s modern classic the home video treatment it rightly deserves. Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation, approved by director Allison Anders Original uncompressed 2.0 audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing The Road to Laramie: A Look Back at Gas Food Lodging, italicise title and remove commas a brand new interview with Allison Anders and Josh Olson Cinefile: Reel Women italicise(Chris Rodley, 1995), a documentary looking at the challenges women face in the film industry from independent to studio filmmaking, featuring interviews with Allison Anders, Kathryn Bigelow, Jane Campion, Penny Marshall, Gal Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Gas, Food, Lodging” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/gas-food-lodging-blu-ray "The Night Eats the World" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime) After waking up in an apartment the night after a raging party, Sam comes face to face with his new reality, an army of zombies have invaded the streets of Paris and he is the lone survivor. Petrified with fear, he barricades himself inside the building to survive. He wonders how long can he last in silence and solitude, and the answer comes when he learns that he's not all alone after all. “The Night Eats the World” Amazon Streaming – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HJW6SWC "Cold Hell" Streaming Review (Shudder) When Özge, a young Turkish-born taxi driver and Thai-boxer, witnesses a brutal murder, she is convinced the killer has seen her. A life-and-death struggle ensues when the madman begins his pursuit. Oscar-winning director, Stefan Ruzowitzky’s ferocious film is a must-see blend of serial killer thriller and hard boiled pulp. A SHUDDER EXCLUSIVE. Contains strong language, violence and gore. Contains strong language, violence and gore. Shudder – https://www.shudder.com/ “Cold Hell” Shudder Streaming – https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/cold-hell/3973916 Patreon Pick "Out of the Blue" DVD Review (IFC Films) THE TRUE STORY OF A SMALL TOWN MASSACRE Ordinary people find extraordinary courage in the face of madness. On 13–14 November 1990 that madness came to Aramoana, a small New Zealand seaside town, in the form of a lone gunman with a high-powered semi-automatic rifle. As he stalked his victims the terrified and confused residents were trapped for 24 hours while a handful of under-resourced and under-armed local policemen risked their lives trying to find him and save the survivors. Based on true events. IFC Films – http://www.ifcfilms.com/ “Out of the Blue” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Out-Blue-Karl-Urban/dp/B00151QYCQ/ The VHS Voyage "Tales of the Unknown" VHS Review (A.I.P. Studios) Four supernatural horror tales with a surreal and humorous twist to nearly every one. In ‘Jack Falls Down’, Jack Clayton is an unscrupulous insurance agent who is confronted by Death (aka: the Grim Reaper) with an offer to take the life of a office co-worker, named Leslie, in exchange for his own life. In ‘The Big Garage’, a newish businessman, knowingly only as ‘B’ finds himself trapped in a living nightmare when his car breaks down in a small town and he finds himself in more or less a prison of a garage in his frantic quest to search for his car. In ‘Living on Video’ an average guy named Joe inexplicit ably finds his entire life in front of any video screen that he comes into contact with with his privacy robbed. In ‘Warped’, Elizabeth is a young woman who arrives to stay with her cousin Voyola and senile aunt after a stay in a mental hospital, only to realize that her relatives are even MORE deranged than she in their attempts to hide a long-hidden family secret. “Tales of the Unknown” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/Tales-of-the-Unknown/dp/6301792696 Pick a Movie "Show Me Love" aka "Fucking Amal" DVD-R Review TWO GIRLS. ONE LOVE. Åmål is a small insignificant town where nothing ever happens, where the latest trends are out of date when they get there. Young Elin has a bit of a bad reputation when it comes to guys, but the fact is that she has never done *it*. Another girl in her school, Agnes, is in love with her but is too shy to do anything about it. For different reasons, Elin ends up at Agnes’ birthday party as the only guest. They have a girl’s night out together but after that Elin desperately avoids Agnes, refusing to even consider her own homosexuality. “Fucking Amal” aka “Show Me Love” DVD – https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fucking-Amal-Show-Me-Love-1998-Alexandra-Dahlstrom-Rebecka-Liljeberg-DVD-NEW/112040485500 Ask a question/Answer a QuestionPlease leave a question below to have it answered on the next show! Question of the Week Who is the coolest actor/actress of all time? 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=2https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka%E2%80%99s-weekly-reviews-episode-88-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Jungle Holocaust 2. Street Law 3. What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? 4. Let the Corpses Tan 5. Westworld Patreon Shout Outs!Alex Williams – Thank You!!! Film NotesMolly – 2017 – Colinda Bongers/Thijs Meuwese
Gas, Food, Lodging – 1992 – Allison Anders The Night Eats the World – 2018 – Dominique Rocher Cold Hell – 2017 – Stefan Ruzowitzky Out of the Blue – 2006 – Robert Sarkies Tales of the Unknown – 1990 – Greg Beeman/John Kim/Todd A. Marks/Roger Nygard Show Me Love – 1998 – Lukas Moodysson  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 “Dogs” Review – 1:25 “Day of the Animals” Review – 6:55 “Kingdom of the Spiders” Review– 10:43 “Spasms” Review – 15:27 The VHS Voyage “Strays” Review –20:33 “Midnight Express” Pick a movie Review – 24:12 Pick a movie drawing – 29:08 Q&A – 29:48 Las weeks question of the week Answers. Quintessential antihero?”– 32:46 Question of the Week –How do you feel about Kino Lorber? What is your favorite release? What release are you most looking forward to?–34:19 Update – 34:35 Patreon Shout Out – 36:37 Video Reviews"Dogs" Blu-Ray Review (Scorpion Releasing) David McCallum (Man From U.N.C.L.E, NCIS) stars in this horrifying tale of man's best friend turning into his worst enemy! On the quiet campus of the remotely-located South Western University, something strange is happening. All of the dogs in the area, once loyal gentle pets, are now banding together in wild packs and hunting down their former masters. Could the strange transformation have anything to do with the secret government experiments being conducted in the school's physics laboratory? More importantly, can the dogs be stopped before it's too late? Now watch this terrifying entry in the animal attack genre in glorious widescreen from a brand new HD master! Starring David McCallum Special Features: New HD master, Interviews with cast and crew, Theatrical Trailer, Liner notes by Lee Gambin, Fun Facts, Trivia Scorpion Releasing // 1976 // 91 Minutes // Rated R // Color // English // Region A Scorpion Releasing – http://scorpionreleasing.com/ “Dogs” Blu-Ray – https://roninflix.com/products/dogs "Day of the Animals" Blu-Ray Review (Scorpion Releasing) The Terrifying Movie of a World Gone Mad! Scientists warn that the depletion of the earth's ozone layer is reaching critical levels, particularly in higher altitudes. How critical? Enough to unleash the vengeful wrath of the entire animal kingdom! No human is safe, particularly a group of nature-loving hikers who are constantly menaced by every conceivable mountain-dwelling creature. Dogs, rats, snakes, hawks, owls, mountain lions and bears are out to send a clear message about chlorofluorocarbon abuse. Director William Girdler follows up his 1976 hit film, Grizzly, with this eco-sensitive, nature-runs-amok thrill-ride. Now see it from a brand new HD master from the original IP in correct widescreen scope format, along with a brand new 5.1 mix, first time anywhere in the world! Starring Leslie Nielsen, Jon Cedar, Christopher George, Richard Jaeckel, Lynda Day George, Michael Ansara, Ruth Roman Special Features: New HD master, Isolated Score by Lalo Schifrin, Interviews with Jon Cedar and Paul Mantee Scorpion Releasing // 1977 / 91 Minutes // Rated PG // Color // English // Region A Scorpion Releasing – http://scorpionreleasing.com/ “Day of the Animals” Blu-Ray – https://roninflix.com/products/day-of-the-animals "Kingdom of the Spiders" Blu-Ray Review (Code Red) Blu-ray includes Limited Edition Slipcover with artwork by Chris Labrenz while supplies last. William Shatner stars as vet "Rack" Hansen in this cult classic about an Arizona town infested with a horde of arachnids that turn on the humans. After livestock belonging to Rack's friend Walter Colby fall victim to a spider attack, entomologist Dian Ashlery arrives and tries to help Rack deal with the the crisis. But with the big county fast approaching, Mayor Connors refueses to let them quarantine the Colby's ranch. Soon the remaining residents of the town must barricade themselves to stave off the eight-legged invaders in the ultimate man vs. arachnid showdown! Starring William Shatner, Tiffany Bolling, Woody Strode Special Features: New 2K scan of the interpositive, reversible artwork, Jim Brockett: Spider Wrangler featurette, Audio Commentary with director John "Bud" Carlos, producer Igo Kantor, spider wrangler Jim Brockett and Cinematographer John Morrill, Rare Behind the Scenes footage, Theatrical Trailer Code Red // 1977 // 97 Minutes // Rated PG // Color // English // All Region Code Red – http://codereddvd.com/ “Kingdom of the Spiders” Blu-Ray – https://roninflix.com/products/kingdom-of-the-spiders "Spasms" Blu-Ray Review (Code Red) Blu-ray includes a Limited Edition Slipcover while supplies last. A scientist on a Pacific island finds a new source of true evil - a deadly snake. It is captured and transported to the civilized world. Disaster strikes when the creature escapses onto the city streets to terrorize the community and wreak a frenzied trail of carnage and destruction. SPASMS features some of the most amazing practical special effects make-up ever to grace the screeen. Starring Peter Fonda, Oliver Reed, Al Waxman Code Red // Horror // 1983 // 90 Minutes // Rated R // Color // English // All Region Please Note: When the film elements were found for Spasms, there was a section of the film missing. Code Red had to insert ten minutes of standard definition video footage into the new HD master to be able to present the full-length film. Code Red – http://codereddvd.com/ “Spasms” Blu-Ray – https://roninflix.com/products/spasms The VHS Voyage "Strays" VHS Review (Universal Home Video) THEY HAVE NINE LIVES. WE HAVE ONLY ONE. Family moves into new home and is attacked by stray cats. “Strays” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/Strays-VHS-Kathleen-Quinlan/dp/6302568293/ Pick a Movie "Midnight Express" Blu-Ray Review Midnight Express is the harrowing story of Billy Hayes, a young American tourist condemned to a Turkish prison for his futile attempt to smuggle hashish out of the country. Made an example of by a corrupt legal system and a victim of ineffectual diplomacy, Hayes is sentenced to 30 years and must overcome ruthless brutality and his own descent into madness in order to survive and, hopefully, escape. Nominated for six 1978 Academy Awards, and winner for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score, Midnight Express is led by the powerful direction of Alan Parker (Mississippi Burning, Evita), with searing performances from Brad Davis, John Hurt and Randy Quaid. It is an unforgettable look at one of the most dangerous prisons in the world, and one mans fight to get home. Features Commentary With Director Alan Paker The Making Of Midnight Express The Producers, The Production And The Finished Film Photo Gallery “Midnight Express” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Express-Blu-ray-Brad-Davis/dp/B0024FAG4Y/ Ask a question/Answer a QuestionPlease leave a question below to have it answered on the next show! Question of the Week General thoughts on Kino Lorber? Favorite releases? What releases are you looking most forward to? 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=2https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka%E2%80%99s-weekly-reviews-episode-87-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. The Life and the Times of Judge Roy Bean 2. Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 3. Village of the Damned 4. Super Fly 5. Dark of the Sun 6. The Swinging Barmaids 7. Mirror Mirror 2: Raven Dance DVDS 8. Out of the Blue Patreon Shout Outs!Jason Willard!! Thanks Film NotesDogs – 1976 – Burt Brinckerhoff Day of the Animals – 1977 – William Girdler Kingdom of the Spiders – 1977 – John “Bud” Cardos Spasms – 1983 – William Fruet Strays – 1991 – John McPherson Midnight Express – 1978 – Alan Parker  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 “Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion” Review – 0:50 “Waterworld” Review – 7:42 “Nemesis” Review– 14:57 “You Might Be the Killer” Review – 21:14 Patreon Pick “Upgrade” Review – 25:31 The VHS Voyage “I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses” Review –31:42 “The Horseman” Pick a movie Review – 35:35 Pick a movie drawing – 40:31 Tempe Contest Winners – 41:03 Q&A – 42:15 Question of the Week Answers. Collection display?”– 45:54 Question of the Week –Who is the quintessential antihero?–46:54 Update – 47:22 Top 25 and Bottom 5 of 2018 – 49:03 Video Reviews"Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Before the influence of Dario Argento's The Bird with the Crystal Plumage permeated every corner of the giallo genre, another strain of these distinctive Italian thrillers enjoyed considerable success. These "melodrama gialli", heavily inspired by Clouzot's Les diaboliques, relied less on graphic violence and high body counts and more on psychological tension. Minou (Dagmar Lassander, Lucio Fulci's The Black Cat) leads a pampered but dull life with her frequently absent husband, Peter (Pier Paolo Capponi, The Cat O' Nine Tails). One night, while out walking on the beachfront, Minou is accosted by a mysterious blackmailer (Simón Andreu, Death Carries a Cane) who informs her that Peter is a murderer. Driven by misplaced loyalty to her husband, Minou gives in to the blackmailer's every perverted whim in exchange for his silence. But as the blackmailer ups the ante, demanding that she submit to his increasingly obscene demands, can Minou hold on to what little remains of her sanity? Written by the prolific Ernesto Gastaldi (Torso), infused with a seductive score by the great Ennio Morricone (The Cat O' Nine Tails) and featuring a memorable turn by Nieves Navarro a.k.a. Susan Scott (Death Walks at Midnight) in the role of Minou's best friend, The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion is a trippy giallo delight that brings together the talents of many of the genre's leading lights on both sides of the camera. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack New audio commentary by Kat Ellinger, author and editor-in-chief of Diabolique Magazine Private Pictures, a newly-edited documentary featuring archival interviews with actress Nieves Navarro and director Luciano Ercoli, and new interview material with writer Ernesto Gastaldi The Forbidden Soundtrack of the Big Three, a new appreciation of the music of Forbidden Photos and 70s Italian cult cinema by musician and soundtrack collector Lovely Jon The Forbidden Lady, a Q&A with actress Dagmar Lassander at the 2016 Festival of Fantastic Films Original Italian and English theatrical trailers Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Twins of Evil FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by author and critic Michael Mackenzie Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/forbidden-photos-of-a-lady-above-suspicion-the-blu-ray "Waterworld" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) The most expensive film ever made at the time of its release, Waterworld has thrilled audiences through the years with its awe-inspiring action scenes, gargantuan maritime sets and ground-breaking special effects. A definitive post-apocalypse blockbuster, Waterworld stars Kevin Costner (The Untouchables) as The Mariner - a mutant trader, adrift in a dystopian future where Earth is submerged under water and humankind struggles to survive on boats and in ramshackle floating cities. The Mariner becomes embroiled with the Smokers, a gang of pirates who, led by villainous leader Deacon (Dennis Hopper, Blue Velvet), are seeking Enola (Tina Majorino, Napoleon Dynamite), a girl with a map to the mythical realm of "Dryland" tattooed on her back. Famous for both its epic scale and the controversy that swirled around its production, Waterworld is a key cult film of the 1990s, and an essential entry into the subgenre of ecologically-minded blockbusters. Presented here in an exclusive new restoration, in three different cuts, and with a wealth of extra material, this high-water mark of high-concept Hollywood can now be enjoyed as never before. Bonus Materials New restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative by Arrow Films, presenting the film in three cuts Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 stereo audio options Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Six collector’s postcards Double-sided fold-out poster Limited edition 60-page perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by David J. Moore and Daniel Griffith, archival articles and original reviews Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the original theatrical cut Maelstrom: The Odyssey of Waterworld, an all-new, feature-length making-of documentary including extensive cast and crew interviews and behind the scenes footage Original archival featurette capturing the film's production Global Warnings, film critic Glenn Kenny explores the subgenre of ecologically aware Hollywood blockbusters Production and promotional stills gallery Visual effects stills gallery Original trailers and TV spots High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the extended US TV cut, which runs over 40 minutes longer than the theatrical cut High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the extended European “Ulysses” cut, which includes censored shots and dialogue Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Waterworld” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/waterworld-limited-edition-blu-ray "Nemesis" Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review (MVD Rewind Collection) In The Future It Pays To Be More Than Human. Los Angeles, 2027. Troubled cyborg cop Alex (Olivier Gruner, Angel Town) is ordered by police commissioner Farnsworth (Tim Thomerson, Near Dark) to apprehend his former partner and lover Jared (Marjorie Monaghan, Regarding Henry), accused of smuggling data to information terrorists plotting to kill government officials. Systems cowboys, bio enhanced gangsters and cyborg outlaws all play a part in this battle of man vs. machine. Directed by Albert Pyun (Cyborg, Crazy Six), NEMESIS is a "provocative, sleek thriller" (LA Times) that features an all-star supporting cast that includes Brion James (Blade Runner), Thomas Jane (Boogie Nights), Academy Award® Nominee* Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Planet of the Apes), Thom Mathews (The Return of the Living Dead), Yuji Okumoto (Inception) and Deborah Shelton (Body Double). *2007: Best Supporting Actor, Little Children Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the main feature in both 2.20:1 and 1.78:1 aspect ratios Audio: English 5.1 Surround, English 2.0 Stereo Director’s Cut of the film (SD, 1.33:1) with optional commentary by Albert Pyun. (87:49) Japanese Extended Cut (SD, 1.33:1) (w/ Japanese subtitles burnt-in) (95:49) Introduction by Albert Pyun (2:19) Introduction by Olivier Gruner (3:13) Afterword by Albert Pyun (0:48) 'Making Of' featurettes (5:58, 7:13) Interview with Olivier Gruner (2:18) 'Making Of - Stunts & Effects' (2:43) 'Making Of - Visual Effects' (1:41) 'The Saga' featurette (7:26) 'Killcount' featurette (2:26) Trailers (23:58) TV Spots (4:39) Collectible Mini Poster MVD Rewind Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection/ “Nemesis” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://mvdshop.com/products/nemesis-collection-collectors-edition-blu-ray-dvd "You Might Be the Killer" Streaming Review (Shudder) As Sam flees from a masked killer at camp, it slowly dawns on him that HE might be the killer. With the help of his film buff friend Chuck, Sam navigates through horror movie tropes to try and make it out of this plot alive. A SHUDDER EXCLUSIVE. Shudder – https://www.shudder.com/ “You Might Be the Killer” Streaming Shudder – https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/you-might-be-the-killer/4644780 Patreon Pick "Upgrade" Streaming Review (VUDU) Upgrade is a thrilling and hyper violent vision of the future from the producers of Get Out and The Purge, and the creator of Saw and Insidious. After his wife is killed during a brutal mugging that also leaves him paralyzed, Grey Trace (Logan Marshall-Green, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Prometheus) is approached by a billionaire inventor with an experimental cure that will "upgrade" his body. The cure–an Artificial Intelligence implant called STEM–gives Grey physical abilities beyond anything experienced, and the ability to relentlessly claim vengeance against those who murdered his wife and left him for dead. “Upgrade” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Upgrade-Blu-ray-Logan-Marshall-Green/dp/B07D52YSMH The VHS Voyage "I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses" VHS Review (Intercity Video) A BIZARRE LOVE, A STRANGE DEATH Successful businessman Charles Kruschen (Donald Pilon) is accused of bludgeoning to death his beautiful but manipulative model wife Magdalene (Elke Sommer). As the trial draws to a close, Charles reflects on the events leading up to the terrible incident. “I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses” YouTube – https://youtu.be/XSXKnJcKCik Pick a Movie "The Horseman" Blu-Ray Review HE HAS SOME QUESTIONS. A tender drama unfolds between a grieving father and a troubled teenage girl as they drive northbound along the quiet outback roads of Australia. What she doesn’t know is that between stops, he is leaving behind a bloody trail of bodies in a revenge motivated killing spree. “The Horseman” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Horseman-Blu-ray-Peter-Marshall/dp/B003DT18ME/ Ask a question/Answer a QuestionPlease leave a question below to have it answered on the next show! Question of the Week Who is the quintessential antihero? 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=2https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka%E2%80%99s-weekly-reviews-episode-86-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Billy Jack Collection (Born Losers, Billy Jack, Trail of Billy Jack, Billy Jack Goes to Washington) 2. Dracula: Prince of Darkness 3. Fiend 4. Moebius Books 5. Beyond Terror: The Films of Lucio Fulci Film Notes Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion – 1970 – Luciano Ercoli
Waterworld – 1995 – Kevin Reynolds Nemesis – 1992 – Albert Pyun You Might Be the Killer – 2018 – Brett Simmons Upgrade – 2018 – Leigh Whannell I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses – 1978 – Murray Markowitz The Horseman – 2008 – Steven Kastrissios |
