NEW HORROR DVD & BLU-RAY RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF August 06, 2012
Here’s the new horror DVD & Blu-ray releases for the week of August 06, 2012:
DEATH WARMED UP (1984):
Brainwashed while under the care of a demented psychiatrist (Gary Day), young Michael (Michael Hurst) slays his parents with a shotgun. Released years later, Michael tracks the devious doctor to his remote island facility with vengeance on his mind. Unfortunately, there’s the matter of the doc’s failed experiments, who double as his security force. Shocker from New Zealand co-stars Margaret Umbers. AKA: “Death Warmed Over.” 78 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.
Being released on DVD on 8/11/2012
DEMENTED (1980):
Victimized in a brutal gang rape, a woman (Sally Elyse) returns home from institutionalization, still reliving the trauma of her experience. A band of callous local youths thought it would be fun to prey upon her fears, but nobody’ll be laughing when they drive her to snap. Harrowing revenge chiller co-stars Harry Reems, Deborah Alter. 87 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.
Being released on DVD on 8/11/2012
DEVIL SEED (2012):
Following a night of drinking, fun-loving college student Alexandra decides to get a psychic reading to learn about her future. The next day, she awakens to find herself with scratches all over her body and strange lapses in memory. Realizing that a demonic force is trying to take over her body, Alexandra enlists the help of a professor and his father to stop the evil from entering our world. Vanessa Broze, Michelle Argyris, Shantelle Canzanese star. 108 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH).
Being released on DVD on 8/7/2012
HORROR HIGH (1974):
A much-bullied high school nerd (Pat Cardi) ingests a potion that turns him into a freakish monster with the urge to kill! It soon falls to a hardened cop (Austin Stoker) to learn the true identity of the marauding beast and put an end to his vengeful bloodletting. Talk about a zero tolerance policy! Bloody exploitation thriller co-stars Rosie Holotik, Mike McHenry. AKA: “The Twisted Brain.” 84 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
Being released on DVD on 8/11/2012
MR. HUSH (2010):
An upstanding family man (Brad Loree), tormented by the memories of a Halloween night marked by tragedy, retreats to what he thinks will be the security of a small Pennsylvania town and a humble job at a restaurant owned by a friend. Unfortunately, the dark figure from his past–known as Mr. Hush–returns to bedevil him anew. Grim shocker co-stars Stephen Geoffreys, Steve Dash, and Jessica Cameron. 90 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English DTS 5.1; audio commentary; bloopers; interviews; music video; outtakes; theatrical trailers; more.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray Widescreen on 8/7/2012
STEVE NILES’ REMAINS (2011):
Based on the graphic novel by Steve Niles, this horror tale follows the survivors of a strange accident that turned most of the world’s population into zombies. Taking refuge in a vacant casino in Reno, Nevada, the group faces off against an army of the undead that seems to be growing smarter–and deadlier–with each passing moment. Miko Hughes, Lance Reddick, Grant Bowler star. 88 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; bonus short “Remains: Road to Reno” (2011); bloopers; theatrical trailers.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray Widescreen on 8/7/2012
THE BLACK RAVEN (1943):
A lonely roadside inn welcomes Death as a guest in this chilling story of maniacal murders among some stranded travellers. George Zucco, Charles Middleton, Noel Madison, Wanda McKay, and Glenn Strange star. 61 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
Being released on DVD & DVD-r Fullscreen on 8/7/2012
THE BOOGENS (1981):
A long-abandoned Colorado silver mine is reopened 70 years after a deadly and mysterious cave-in, but the excavation unleashes the bloodthirsty tentacled creatures responsible for the first disaster…creatures that are eager for some fresh victims. Chilling horror tale from Sunn Classic Pictures (“In Search of Noah’s Ark”) stars Rebecca Balding, Fred McCarren, Jeff Harlan. 96 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray Widescreen on 8/7/2012
INVASION OF THE GIRL SNATCHERS (1973):
A pair of knuckleheaded investigators tracks down the hideout of a heinous kidnapping ring, and discovers to their terror that the sinister slavers aren’t even of this earth. Bizarre low-end opus lensed in Louisville, Kentucky, stars Ele Grigsby, Hugh Smith, Elisabeth Rush. AKA: “The Hidan Of Maukbeiangjow.” 93 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.
Being released on DVD on 8/11/2012
Stay Bloody!!!
