Your 2013 SCREAM FACTORY forecast!

It's official... I am in LOVE with Shout! Factory (their MST3K sets are to die for!), but more importantly, I am in love with it's SCREAM FACTORY label! If you asked me a decade ago, "what company puts out the best horror/cult DVDs," I would have probably said Anchor Bay. Five years ago, I would've said Lionsgate! (Shitty cover art aside, their treatment of ALLIGATOR, THE GATE, THE WRAITH, and MONSTER SQUAD was fantastic!) Now, I can tell you without skipping a beat, that SCREAM FACTORY is where it's at! They deliver the best audio and video, tons of extras, and killer box art. Don't like the new cover art for the films they put out? Flip it over for the original theatrical poster art!

I've already been super-impressed with their current releases, and I'm drooling over their release slate for the next three months. Here's what we have to look forward to between now and the end of August:

MAY 21, 2013
THE BURNING (BLU-RAY/DVD COMBO)
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SPECIAL FEATURES:  
* Blood 'n' Fire Memories: A Detailed Look at the Creation of the Film's Make-Up Effects with Special Effects Artist Tom Savini.
* Slash & Cut: An Interview with Editor Jack Sholder
* Cropsy Speaks: An Interview with Actor Lou David
* Summer Camp Nightmare: An Interview with Actress Leah Ayres
* Behind the Scenes footage.
* Theatrical trailer.
* Make-up Effects Still Gallery
* Poster and Still Gallery
* Audio Commentary with Director Tony Maylam and International Film Journalist Alan Jones
* Audio Commentary with Stars Shelley Bruce and Bonnie Deroski


THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN (BLU-RAY/DVD COMBO)
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
* Small Town Lawman: An Interview with Actor Andrew Prine
* Survivor Stories: An Interview with Actress Dawn Wells
* Eye of the Beholder: An Interview with Director of Photography James Roberson
* Theatrical Trailer
* Poster & Still Gallery
* The Phantom of Texarkana
* Audio Commentary with Justin Beahm and Historian Jim Presley
* BONUS MOVIE: THE EVICTORS (DVD only)


JUNE 11, 2013
NINJA III: THE DOMINATION (BLU-RAY/DVD COMBO)
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
* TBA


JUNE 18, 2013
LIFEFORCE: COLLECTOR'S EDITION (BLU-RAY/DVD COMBO)
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
* Extended and theatrical cuts of the film!
* Dangerous Beauty with Mathilda May
* Space Vampires in London with Tobe Hooper* Carlsen's Curse with Steve Railsback
* Vintage Making of Lifeforce Featurette
* Theatrical Trailers
* TV Spot
* Audio commentary with Director Tobe Hooper
* Audio commentary with Make-Up Effects Designer Nick Maley


THE HOWLING: COLLECTOR'S EDITION (BLU-RAY & DVD)
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
* Audio Commentary With Director Joe Dante And Actors Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone and Robert Picardo
* Unleashing the Beast: The Making Of The Howling Multi-part Documentary
* Deleted Scenes And Outtakes
* Making Of A Monster: Inside The Howling Documentary
* Horror’s Hallowed Grounds – A Look At The Film’s Locations
* Photo Gallery
* Theatrical Trailers
(Note: Further extras may be added before the discs' release date!)


JUNE 25, 2013
DEAD SOULS (BLU-RAY)
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
* Audio Commentary
* Bloopers
* Tour of the Set
* TV Spots


JULY 30, 2013
THE FOG: COLLECTOR'S EDITION (BLU-RAY & DVD)
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
* New HD transfer of the film supervised by Director of Photography Dean Cundey
* Exclusive interview with Actress Jamie Lee Curtis discussing The Fog and covering her legendary early 80s “Scream Queen” career.
* Audio commentary featuring Actress Adrienne Barbeau, Actor Tom Atkins and Production Designer Tommy Lee Wallace
* Retrospective interview with Director of Photography Dean Cundey about his many legendary collaborations with John Carpenter
* Horror’s Hallowed Grounds – A Look At The Film’s Locations with host Sean Clark

Extras from the MGM prior release include:
* Tales From The Mist: Inside The Fog Featurette
* Fear On Film: Inside The Fog Featurette
* The Fog: Storyboard To Film Featurette
* Outtakes
* Theatrical Trailers & TV Spots
* Photo Gallery and Storyboards
* Audio Commentary With Writer/Director John Carpenter And Writer/Producer Debra Hill


THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN (BLU-RAY)
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
* Audio commentary with writer/director William Sachs
* Interviews with writer/director William Sachs and Academy Award winning makeup effects artists Rick Baker and Greg Cannom
* Theatrical Trailers
* Photo Gallery


AUGUST 06, 2013
SWAMP THING (BLU-RAY/DVD COMBO)
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
* TBA


AUGUST 20, 2013
4 ALL NIGHT HORROR MARATHON (SCHIZOID, THE VAGRANT, THE GODSEND, THE OUTING - DVD)
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
* TBA


X-RAY / SCHIZOID DOUBLE FEATURE (BLU-RAY/DVD COMBO)
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
* TBA


AUGUST 27, 2013
DARK ANGEL (BLU-RAY)
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
* TBA


Q: THE WINGED SERPENT (BLU-RAY)
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
* Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Larry Cohen
* Poster & Still Gallery


As you can see, I don't have all the info yet, but I will share every little awesome detail for these and other upcoming Scream Factory releases as I get them! Man.... I can safely say that every single one of these is a MUST BUY for yours truly and I can't wait to see what other surprises SCREAM FACTORY has in store for us later on down the road.

Other titles they have announced/confirmed for future release include: BODY BAGS, PRINCE OF DARKNESS, THE HORROR SHOW (a.k.a. HOUSE III), NIGHT OF THE COMET, DAY OF THE DEAD, SCANNERS II & III, THE VINCENT PRICE COLLECTION, THE AMITYVILLE TRILOGY, and COCKNEYS VS. ZOMBIES!

THE FOG and THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN coming to Blu-ray this July!

Here's a huge helping dose of awesome news for all you classic horror fans out there! Shout!/Scream Factory has announced that they are releasing THE FOG and THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN onto Blu-ray in July! Both discs will be loaded with cool extras, gorgeous high-def transfers, and rockin' cover art! Here's the lowdown via the press release I received the other day. Get excited and put aside some cash for these discs!

THE FOG ROLLS IN ON COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD & BLU-RAY, FROM SCREAM FACTORY!

A weather beaten old fisherman tells an ancient tale of betrayal and death to fascinated children as they huddle together by their campfire. As a piece of driftwood in a child’s hands glows with spectral light an eerie fog envelops the bay and from it’s midst emerge dripping demonic victims of a century old shipwreck… seeking revenge.

 THE FOG Collector’s Edition bonus features NEW SCREAM FACTORY EXTRAS: 
· New HD transfer of the film supervised by Director of Photography Dean Cundey

· Exclusive interview with Actress Jamie Lee Curtis discussing The Fog and covering her legendary early 80s “Scream Queen” career.

· Audio commentary featuring Actress Adrienne Barbeau, Actor Tom Atkins and Production Designer Tommy Lee Wallace.

· Retrospective interview with Director of Photography Dean Cundey about his many legendary collaborations with John Carpenter.

· Horror’s Hallowed Grounds – A Look At The Film’s Locations with host Sean Clark

Extras from the MGM prior release include:
· Tales From The Mist: Inside The Fog Featurette

· Fear On Film: Inside The Fog Featurette

· The Fog: Storyboard To Film Featurette

· Outtakes

 · Theatrical Trailers & TV Spots

· Photo Gallery and Storyboards

· Audio Commentary With Writer/Director John Carpenter And Writer/Producer Debra Hill.

Also, as always, the DVD & Blu-ray will have awesome custom artwork, BUT, it is dual-sided so you can flip the cover over and sport the original poster art! (Yet another reason to love Shout!/Scream Factory!)

I absolutely love THE FOG (read my old review for it HERE) and can't wait to get my paws on this Blu-ray!

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PRE-ORDER IT ON BLU-RAY AT AMAZON.COM FOR $26.94!


Also coming out on July 31st is the Blu-ray for THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN. This is the first time this title has been on Blu-ray and now you can enjoy one of the more notorious creature features of the late 70's in glorious high definition!

SYNOPSIS:
He was once the hero… now he’s the hunted!

Colonel Steve West has just returned from an incredible history-making flight to Saturn when he is hospitalized with an ailment that baffles the entire medical community. His flesh is melting and to stay alive he must consume human flesh and blood. The infected Colonel West escapes from the doctors’ supervision and hides in the surrounding community where he begins to hunt for human flesh. Who can stop the Incredible Melting Man?

This movie features the early makeup f/x work by the great Rick Baker, and has the (some would say dubious) honor of being riffed on Mystery Science Theater 3000! (Of course... you do know that this means we could very well see said episode of MST3K in the near future! YAY!)

Info on extras has yet to be announced, so keep your eyes peeled for more updates on this upcoming Shout! Factory release!

PRE-ORDER THE BLU-RAY ON AMAZON.COM FOR $17.97!

Coming to DVD & Blu-ray in May: Mama and ABCs of Death!

Next month, you can snap up either of these two major horror releases wherever movies are sold: The Guillermo del Toro produced MAMA comes to DVD and Blu-ray courtesy of Universal Home Video. I haven't seen it myself but it seems that most people liked it... until they saw the disappointing ending. Here's more info on the film and the specs on the DVD and Blu-ray:

From Academy Award® nominated actress Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty, The Help) comes the pulse-pounding tale of one mother’s twisted love in MAMA. Brought to life by Academy Award® nominee Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) and also starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (“Game of Thrones”), MAMA will be available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on May 7, 2013 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Also available on Digital Download on April 23, 2013.

MAMA is the haunting tale of two little girls who vanish without a trace from their suburban neighborhood the day that their parents were killed. But when the young sisters are found alive years later in a decrepit cabin, their uncle (Coster-Waldau) and his girlfriend, Annabel (Chastain), take them in. As they try to introduce the children to a normal life, Annabel begins to wonder if the traumatized girls are the only guests they have welcomed into their home or if someone or something still wants to come tuck them in at night.

The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack allows fans to watch MAMA anytime, anywhere on the device of their choice. It includes a Blu-ray™ disc, a DVD, a Digital Copy and UltraViolet™ for the ultimate, complete viewing experience.

· Blu-ray™ disc unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound.

· Digital Copy provides fans with a choice of digital options to watch on devices such as iPhone®, iPad®, Android™, computers and more.

· DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing the movie in more places, both at home and while away.

· UltraViolet™ is a revolutionary new way for fans to collect their moves and TV shows in the cloud. UltraViolet™ lets consumers instantly stream and download to tablets, smartphones, computers and TVs. Now available in both the United States and Canada.

BONUS FEATURES (BLU-RAY™ and DVD):
* MATRIARCAL SECRETS BD EXCLUSIVE: An in-depth exploration of the digital and practical effects employed to shape the film’s phantom presence.

* DELETED SCENES with Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Andy Muschietti and Producer/Co-Writer Barbara Muschietti.

* ORIGINAL SHORT WITH INTRODUCTION BY GUILLERMO DEL TORO with Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Andy Muschietti and Producer/Co-Writer Barbara Muschietti.

* THE BIRTH OF MAMA: MAMA began as a chilling short that announced a new voice in the horror genre. Exclusive interviews with Executive Producer Guillermo del Toro and the filmmakers track the bloodline of the feature and explore changes needed to make the transition to a film.

* FEATURE COMMENTARY with Director/Co-Writer Andy Muschietti and Producer/Co-Writer Barbara Muschietti.

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What?! They removed the baby from the cover art?!

Also coming out in May is "The ABCs of Death" (read my review HERE) which has built itself a sturdy cult May 21st, and features 26 short films from 26 different directors from around the world.
following. This (in my opinion) failed cinematic experiment is coming to DVD and Blu-ray through Magnet Releasing on

Here are the special features that both the DVD and Blu-ray releases will contain:

* 11(DVD)/14 (BR) Behind the Scenes, Making-ofs and Deleted Scenes.

* Filmmaker Commentary (Over 30 Filmmakers).

* BD-Live Feature Exclusive to Blu-ray – Additional Short Film Contest Submissions.

I'd probably pick it up for the making-ofs and commentaries alone, just to get some insight into why all of these filmmakers chose the topics and made the artistic decisions that were displayed in their final products. While I admittedly only enjoyed a handful of the short films (about six out of the twenty-six), I'd love to have some of my curiosity sated.

Also, not to be a stickler, but why was the baby photoshopped out of the cover art? That sort of propelled me to actively seek the movie out and watch it... now the artwork just looks... generic.

Once again, THE ABCS OF DEATH hits DVD and Blu-ray on May 21st. You can pre-order yourself a copy by clicking on the links below.

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THE TAINT available on Blu-ray + SCIENCE TEAM now in production!

This is old news (since the Blu-ray came out on March 12th of this year) but Drew Bolduc's THE TAINT has been picked up by Troma and given a nice 2-disc Blu-ray release. I reviewed the film a while back (read it HERE) and reveled in its ridiculous plot, over the top violence, and parodical view of misogyny. (The film has been attacked for its questionable content, but trust me folks, its only a boundary-pushing spoof, not a representation of the filmmakers' views on women.)

THE TAINT Blu-ray comes with a DVD of the film and is packed with some cool extras, including:

* Director's Commentary
* Cast Commentary
* Behind The Scenes Slideshow
* Deleted Scenes
* Introduction By Lloyd Kaufman
* Tromatic Extras

You can grab yourself a copy over at Amazon.com by clicking HERE.

In other Drew Bolduc news, the star/director of THE TAINT is working on a new film called SCIENCE TEAM. The production is set to begin in June in Richmond, Virginia with the aid of pledges obtained from their IndieGoGo campaign, (CLICK HERE to help fund it!) and it looks like they are really going to try and push the envelope this time around.

ABOUT SCIENCE TEAM:
We are Science Team. We need your help. We have lasers.

Science Team is a national organization whose main purpose is to maintain interstellar peace and protect America from the many alien threats that seek to destroy us.

We need your help to recruit more members to fight alongside us. We must build a super scientific alliance and raise funds to combat a giant sessile alien menace with telepathic powers capable of doing this:

Science Team must eliminate this evil extraterrestrial threat at all costs. We must proceed with extreme caution. People will die horrible and disgusting deaths. Inner and extraterrestrial demons will be engaged. Cool-looking technology will be used. People's minds will be blown out of their heads. 

Remember to bring your mind protectors.

Check out the SCIENCE TEAM promo below and, once again, please consider lending these guys some financial aid to get this insane film made!

Science Team Promo from Drew Bolduc on Vimeo.

CRUSH comes to DVD & Blu-ray on April 9th!

I recently received a heads-up from Millennium Entertainment that this new horror/thriller is coming to DVD & Blu-ray next week. Check out the synopsis and trailer below!

SYNOPSIS: Millennium Entertainment proudly announces the DVD and Blu-ray release of CRUSH for April 9, 2013. The teen-thriller stars Lucas Till, Crystal Reed, Sarah Bolger, Reid Ewing, Leigh Whannell and Caitriona Balfe and will be available DVD and Blu-ray.

High school heartthrob Scott has it all; good looks, popularity… and a secret admirer. But what starts out as a seemingly innocent crush soon turns deadly. Who's responsible? Scott’s long time friend Jules, frustrated with their platonic relationship? Bess, a shy classmate, increasingly jealous of his friendship with Jules? Or Jeffrey, a bright outcast whose crush on Bess has lead him to become increasingly obsessive? One thing's certain, time's running out and Scott must uncover the psychotic stalker before it’s too late.


The film is rated PG-13, and though it isn't something up my alley (my fiancee would probably enjoy it) I'll admit that it's good to see a woman going crazy over a dude for a change. Far too many times men turn out are the villains in these "Fatal Attraction" type films, so it's nice to see a film telling it like it really is, because WOMEN BE CRAZY!!!! (Just kidding! :: glances around nervously :: )

Once again, CRUSH hits DVD & Blu-ray next Tuesday (April 9th!) and you can pre-order it now at Amazon.com from the links below:

PRE-ORDER THE DVD FOR $26.09!
PRE-ORDER THE BLU-RAY FOR $26.99!

JOHN DIES AT THE END: Available on DVD & Blu-ray on April 2nd!

Based upon the popular novel by David Wong, JOHN DIES AT THE END follows two slackers who get caught up in an interdimensional adventure involving strange invaders who want to conquer the Earth. I actually saw it earlier this year after buying a "pre-theatrical rental" through Amazon and .... well... it was interesting to say the least. All eyes were glued to the TV, but most of us watching were scratching our heads a lot of the time. Apparently this is an adaptation that requires you to read the source material to fully appreciate the movie. Still, it was fun, and fans of the book should love it! Here's more info about this upcoming release:

SYNOPSIS: In JOHN DIES AT THE END, it’s all about the Soy Sauce, a drug that promises an out-of-body experience with each hit. Users drift across time and dimensions. But some who come back are no longer human. Suddenly a silent otherworldly invasion is underway, and mankind needs a hero. What it gets instead is John (Rob Mayes) and David (Chase Williamson), a pair of college dropouts who can barely hold down jobs...

Adapted from David Wong’s audacious trans-genre horror novel, JOHN DIES AT THE END with screenplay by and directed by Don Coscarelli (BUBBA HO-TEP) and also stars Clancy Brown, Glynn Turman and Paul Giamatti.

 BONUS FEATURES

-- Commentary with Writer/Director Don Coscarelli, Producer Brad Baruh, Chase Williamson and Rob Mayes
-- Deleted Scenes
-- Getting Sauced: The Making of John Dies at the End
-- Creature Corps: The Effects of Soy Sauce
-- Casting Sessions
-- Fangoria Interview with Paul Giamatti
-- Trailers

Both the DVD & Blu-ray hit stores and e-tailers on Tuesday, April 2nd!

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Tibor Takács' SPIDERS coming at you in 2D and 3D on March 12th!

Where have I seen this poster before?

Though he's been relegated to making various low-budget killer animal/nature runs amok films, Tibor Takács will forever hold a place in my heart for directing THE GATE. Even though he made an awful sequel to that classic, and worked on several failed TV series, and various low budget atrocities.... I can't hate the man that terrorized a young Stephen Dorff with pint-sized demons.

Now Tibor is back with an all new giant spider, 3D CGI-fest, aptly named SPIDERS! Here's the dirt on this upcoming creature feature:

"Millennium Entertainment announces the upcoming 3D + 2D Blu-ray, DVD and VOD release of SPIDERS for March 12, 2013. The film was released theatrically and on Premium VOD February 8, 2013. The Sci-Fi Horror stars Patrick Muldoon, Christa Campbell and Sydney Sweeney and will be available on 3D + 2D Blu-ray at an SRP of $34.99 and DVD + Digital Copy at an SRP of $29.99.

SPIDERS centers on mutant spiders that fall to earth from a disabled Soviet space station. With New York City threatened to be overrun, it's up to transit supervisor Jason Cole and health inspector Rachel Cole to save their daughter and prevent the colossal Queen Spider from uniting with her eggs and creating an army of massive killer spiders."

Ooohhh..... that's where.

Hahahaha. I love how a "transit supervisor" and "city health inspector" are the spider-stopping heroes of this film. Do they single-handedly save the day and crush the spider menace, or do they declare martial law and lead the military in a life or death battle against the arachnid invaders from space? Regardless, I'm all over this. I'm a sucker for any movie involving giant creatures attacking a metropolitan city, so this is a surefire rental for yours truly. (Truthfully, they had me at the poster, which kind of rips off the classic Ripley/Newt "ALIENS" poster. See what I mean? ----->)

SPIDERS has already had a limited theatrical release and hit Video on Demand services this past Friday. (Watch it instantly on Amazon.com for $6.99!) The DVD (which will be 2D and come with a digital copy) and the Blu-ray (which will contain both the 2D and 3D versions of the film), hit retailers (and e-tailers) on March 12th!

For more info about the movie, visit its IMDB page HERE.
To pre-order the DVD from Amazon.com ($14.99), CLICK HERE.
To pre-order the Blu-ray from Amazon.com ($19.99), CLICK HERE.

Before you make your final decision on renting or buying this flick, check out the trailer below:

Captain America comes to Blu-ray on May 21st, courtesy of Shout! Factory!

On May 21st, YOU can own CAPTAIN AMERICA on Blu-ray, thanks to those magnificent bastards at SHOUT! FACTORY! Previously available on DVD, this Blu-ray will feature better picture and audio (well, no duh!) and have a few extras. And for only $10 - $12, Albert Pyun's rubber-eared first avenger flick is most definitely worth it.

Synopsis:
Long ago, Steve Rogers (Matt Salinger) was a true American hero, a brave super soldier created by scientists to help the Allied Forces fight for freedom in World War II. But during a battle with the sinister Red Skull (Scott Paulin), he was lost, entombed in ice. Decades later, his body has been found and revived and Steve must again don the mantle of Captain America to help save the President of the United States (Ronny Cox) — and the world — from his arch-nemesis once and for all.

Press Release:
Steve Rogers happens to be the best candidate out of six hundred volunteers. He has the power to save millions. Only he could defeat a superhuman madman. But saving the world let him trapped in an icy grave until fate released him to finish a battle that started decades ago. Now an evil genius in on the verge of global domination and only Captain America can stop him! On May 21, 2013, Shout! Factory will unleash the long-awaited 1990 action sci-fi movie classic CAPTAIN AMERICA, starring Matt Salinger (What Dreams May Come), Ronny Cox (Total Recall, RoboCop), Ned Beatty (Toy Story 3, Superman), Darren McGavin (The X-Files), Michael Nouri (NCIS, Damages) and Scott Paulin (Castle, JAG), in a special Collector’s Edition Blu-ray.

Available for the first time on Blu-ray, CAPTAIN AMERICA COLLECTOR’S EDITION features a widescreen movie presentation in astonishing high-definition and insightful new interview with director Albert Pyun and actor Matt Salinger. This is a must-have for movie collectors, comic book enthusiasts and young aspiring heroes to complete their pop culture library!

You can pre-order the Captain America Blu-ray HERE at Amazon.com for the low, low price of $10.48! I know I'll be picking it up because I have a soft spot for this b-movie version of Cap, even if he is kind of a wuss. (The paragon of human strength, virtue, and democracy fakes being carsick twice in order to steal a vehicle!)

GORGO coming to Blu-ray on March 19th!

First off, a huge thanks to Kevin over at wtf-Film (which is sadly no longer updated) for sharing this on his Facebook page earlier today. Secondly... HOLY KAIJU SH*T! GORGO IS COMING TO BLU-RAY! And this isn't some cheapo DVD rip either; this is a legit "we totally give a f*ck about Gorgo" release!

VCI has released this title twice onto DVD (once in 2000 and then again in 2005) and each one had its flaws, which hopefully have been rectified now that they've supposedly gone back to original film elements and made an all new restoration for this release. We shall find out for sure on March 19th!

VCI's new disc promises a 1.85:1 widescreen aspect ratio in glorious HD, with enhanced 5.1 surround sound (with English and French audio options), and it will be PACKED to the gills with extras! (And it will sporting spiffy new cover art as well, as you can see..)

Special features on the disc include:

• "Ninth Wonder Of The World: The Making Of Gorgo" a new documentary by Daniel Griffith
•  Gorgo - Video Comic Book and Comic Book Cover Gallery
•  Extensive Lobby Card & Poster Gallery
• Photo Gallery
• Gorgo Toys and Collectibles Gallery
• Production Notes
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Pressbook Gallery
• Star Ciné Cosmos - French-language "fumetto" (comic book)
• Before and After Restoration Video

I'm one of those crazy people who buys a new edition of a film every time it comes out in a new format, or even a new DVD/Blu-ray release, so I'll be picking this up! You can pre-order the all new sexy edition of GORGO (on Blu-ray or DVD) right now at Amazon.com for the low price of $14.99!

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER THE BLU-RAY.
CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER THE DVD.

Upcoming SCREAM FACTORY release slate! Prepare to drool all over yourself!

Last year, Scream Factory wowed us with fantastic Blu-ray editions of HALLOWEEN II,  HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH, THEY LIVE, DEATH VALLEY, THE ISLAND, THE FUNHOUSE, and TERROR TRAIN. This year, they are looking to trump their previous triumphs with even more amazing cult and Horror DVD & Blu-ray releases! The first quarter alone is chock full of awesome, so you may want to have someone hide your wallets, grab yourself a towel, and gaze upon Scream Factory's upcoming release slate. BEHOLD:

DEADLY BLESSING (COLLECTOR'S EDITION - Now available!)
THE NEST (Available Feb. 19th)
PRISON (Available Feb. 19th)
TERRORVISION / THE VIDEO DEAD (Available Feb. 19th)
PHANTASM II (COLLECTOR'S EDITION - Available March 26th)
FROM BEYOND (COLLECTOR'S EDITION - Available March 26th)
THE VAMPIRE LOVERS (Blu-ray only - Available April 30th)
LIFEFORCE (COLLECTOR'S EDITION - Available April 30th)

But the awesome doesn't stop there my friends because Scream Factory has big plans for the rest of 2013. Here is the tentative list of films they'll be putting out on awesome collector's edition Blu-rays. Official extras and release dates To Be Announced:

THE FOG
THE BURNING
THE HOWLING
NIGHT OF THE COMET
DAY OF THE DEAD (Damn it... do I want to buy this again? YEAH I DO!)
THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN / THE EVICTORS
THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN
X-RAY (a.k.a. HOSPITAL MASSACRE)
SCHIZOID
THE GODSEND
SCANNERS II & III
THE HORROR SHOW (a.k.a. HOUSE III)
THE VAGRANT

Sheesh, there's eight or nine of these titles that I've never seen before! Color me excited! Dates for the above list of upcoming Scream Factory releases and extra features have yet to be announced, but rest assured I'll keep you updated as news comes down the pipeline!

"In Fear" Sundance Poster unveiled + "Dead Sushi" gets LA theatrical release tomorrow!

I just received an e-mail that showcased the cool-looking poster art for IN FEAR which premieres at the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, January 20th. The film stars Iain De Caestecker (U.K. TV show The Fades), Alice Englert (the forthcoming Beautiful Creatures), and Allen Leech (Downton Abbey), and tells the story of a young couple who gets lost in a maze of country roads and attempts to survive a night-turned-nightmare.

If you're attending the festival, or just curious about this particular movie and want to pop in to give it a look, here is the screening schedule for IN FEAR:

• Sunday, January 20, Midnight, Egyptian Theatre, Park City
• Sunday, January 22, 9:30pm, Broadway Centre Cinema 6, Salt Lake City
• Monday, January 23, 11:30pm, Prospector Square Theatre, Park City 
• Tuesday, January 25, 11:30am, Redstone Cinema 2, Park City

Not gonna be making it to Sundance at all next week? Do you live in or around Los Angeles? If you answered yes to both then you can get a look at a new film from the insane mind of Director Noboru Iguchi called DEAD SUSHI! The film is playing at the The Downtown Independent from Friday, January 18th up until Thursday, January 24th. For the full listing of screenings CLICK HERE. View the batshit insane trailer HERE.

Synopsis: "Keiko, the daughter of a legendary sushi chef, runs away from home when his Karate-style regimen becomes too severe. Finding work at a rural hot springs inn, she is ridiculed by the eccentric staff and guests, including the employees of a pharmaceutical firm there on a work retreat. But little do they know that a disgruntled former researcher has also come to the inn with a plan for revenge, using a serum he developed that can awaken the murderous instincts of ordinary sushi, turning it into bloodthirsty monsters! Keiko must use both her sushi training and her martial arts skills to save the others and defeat the flying killers.

From the director of “Machine Girl”, “Robogeisha” and “The ABCs of Death,”Noboru Iguchi brings us his latest horror film, DEAD SUSHI, an official selection of Fantastic Fest 2012, Fantasia Film Festival 2012, Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival 2012 and Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2012."

For everyone else, the only way you will see this flick next week is if you buy the DVD (pre-order it now at AMAZON.COM). The DEAD SUSHI Blu-ray will not be out until March 26th (pre-order it at AMAZON.COM for $13.49), unless you come across it at Best Buy, as it will be a "Best Buy Exclusive." The disc is unrated and offers up Behind the Scenes footage as an extra feature, plus two audio tracks and English subtitles. It's cost should be around $14.99.

It sounds like a fun and crazy movie, but pales in comparison to MONSTER ROLL, a short film/trailer about giant sea monsters battling kung-fu sushi chefs for the fate of Japan! The idea is hilariously awesome and the CGI work is fairly well done. Check it out for yourself below:

"ALIEN 2: SULLA TERRA" COMING TO REGION 1 BLU-RAY IN MARCH!

On March 22nd, MIDNIGHT LEGACY will be releasing a long lost cult "classic" to DVD and Blu-ray, namely "Alien 2: Sulla Terra" (a.k.a. "Alien 2: On Earth"). This Italian sequel/rip-off of Ridley Scott's "Alien," has deadly alien organisms reaching our home planet and killing off some scientists in a cave. While it isn't exactly a good movie, I'm super stoked that this cult rarity is finally getting some TLC. Here is what Midnight Legacy promises us for this limited edition release:

• Brand new 1.85:1 high definition transfer from the original 35mm negative featuring significant additional footage not seen anywhere in the world.
  
  
  
• English language audio fully restored from the original audio masters, and respectful of the original sound design.
  
  
  
• Special features include the only surviving trailer from the mega rare Dutch VHS, and effects outtakes transferred directly from the negative B-roll in full HD.
  
  
  
• Limited Collector's Edition designed as a true collector's item. Both Blu-ray and DVD come in a Collector's slipcase! Limited to 30,000 copies worldwide!
  

The release date once again is March 22, and you can already pre-order "Alien 2: On Earth" on Amazon! Get the DVD HERE; get the Blu-ray HERE! Check out the (Dutch) trailer for "Alien 2: On Earth" below and rejoice!

A big thanks to the folks over at HIGH-DEF DIGEST for bringing us this great news!

Issue #1 of The B-Movie Film Vault GENRE WATCH is online!

After weeks of tweaking code, painstakingly pouring through websites to get all the necessary info I needed, and putting it all into an easy to digest format, I am happy to present the first issue of The B-Movie Film Vault's GENRE WATCH! I'd tell you more about it, but I'm pretty darned tired and I think this new section of the Vault will speak for itself. Head on over and see what DVD, Blu-ray, and theatrical releases all of us cult and b-movie fans have to look forward to this month and feel free to leave a comment. Any feedback concerning the Genre Watch blog would be greatly appreciated.

Well g'night b-movie fans; I'll blog ya later!

"The Dark Knight" coming to DVD and Blu-Ray on December 9th!

WOOHOO! "The Dark Knight" is coming to DVD and Blu-Ray. I'll give you a minute to rejoice before I continue with this post......

Done? Great! Here are the DVD and Blu-Ray specs on this upcoming release, which you can pre-order today from Amazon.com!

The single-disc edition is pretty much bare bones, but the 2-disc has quite a few extras. Here's what you get:

* Gotham Uncovered: How Christopher Nolan and his team developed the new Bat-suit and Bat-pod and composer Hans Zimmer musically characterized the Joker’s reign of chaos.

* The Dark Knight IMAX® Scenes: View these 6 action-packed sequences--shot on the largest format possible--in their original IMAX framing, just as they were intended

* Gotham Tonight: 6 episodes of Gotham Cable's premier news program

* The Galleries: Poster art and production stills

* Digital Copy of the feature film

And besides having better sound and picture, the Blu-Ray disc comes with some great extras not found on the two-disc DVD:

* Movie with Focus Points (picture in picture) BD Live

* Gotham Uncovered: Creation of a Scene: Director Christopher Nolan and creative collaborators unmask the incredible detail and planning behind the film, including stunt staging, filming in IMAX®, and the new Bat-suit and Bat-pod.

* Batman Tech: The incredible gadgets and tools (in HD)

* Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight: Delve into the psyche of Bruce Wayne and the world of Batman through real-world psychotherapy (in HD)

* Gotham Tonight: 6 episodes of Gotham Cable's premier news program

* The Galleries: The Joker cards, concept art, poster art, production stills, trailers and TV spots

* Digital Copy of the feature film

Needless to say, my copy of this amazing film is pre-ordered. So what are YOU waiting for? Blog ya later b-movie (and Batman) fans!