NEW HORROR DVD & BLU-RAY RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
Here’s the new horror DVD & Blu-ray releases for the week of September 17, 2012. The Halloween season is here!!
4 MOVIE COLLECTION: HOSTEL (2006)/HOSTEL: PART II (2007)/THE TATTOOIST (2007)/THE HUNT FOR THE BTK KILLER (2005)
Two-disc set includes “The Hunt For The BTK Killer,” the unrated director’s cuts of “Hostel” and “Hostel: Part II,” and “The Tattooist.”
Being released on DVD on 9/18/2012
4 MOVIE COLLECTION: THE MESSENGERS (2007)/THE BODY (2001)/RING AROUND THE ROSIE (2005)/THE NET 2.0 (2006)
First, after the discovery of crucified remains in a Palestinian shop in modern-day Jerusalem that may be “The Body” of Jesus, an Israeli archeologist (Olivia Williams) and Vatican-assigned priest (Antonio Banderas) launch an investigation. They find themselves up against various factions claiming ownership of the find for political and religious reasons. With Jason Flemyng, Derek Jacobi. Next, in the eerie chiller “Ring Around The Rosie,” a young woman (Gina Philips) honors her grandmother’s dying wish to clean out the family’s run-down mountain estate, only to find a malevolent spirit has taken up residence. With Randall Batinkoff, Jenny Mollen, and Tom Sizemore. Then, arriving in Istanbul to start a new job, a computer systems analyst has her identity stolen, her bank account emptied, and her credit cards invalidated. Suspected of theft and the murder of a police officer, she then tries to master “The Net 2.0” to clear her name. Stars Nikki Deloach, Demet Akbag. Two-disc set also includes “The Messengers.” 6 1/3 hrs. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo.
Being released on DVD on 9/18/2012
4 MOVIE COLLECTION: HOLLOW MAN (2000)/HOLLOW MAN 2 (2006)/FORTRESS 2: RE-ENTRY (1994)/THE HARVEST (1994):
First, in “Fortress 2: Re-Entry,” futuristic fugitive Christopher Lambert, on the run with his family, is recaptured by authorities and placed in a high-tech prison satellite orbiting 26,000 miles above the Earth. Surrounded by the world’s toughest criminals and under constant surveillance, there’s no way Lambert can escape…or is there? Sci-fi actioner also stars Pam Grier, Patrick Malahide. Next, “The Harvest” is an intense thriller focusing on a screenwriter living in Central America who investigates a gruesome black market in human organ trade after he discovers one of his body parts is missing. Miguel Ferrer, Leilani Sarelle, Harvey Fierstein, and Henry Silva star; look for George Clooney as a “lip-syncing transvestite.” Two-disc set also includes the director’s cut of “Hollow Man,” “Hollow Man 2.” 6 2/3 hrs. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo.
Being released on DVD on 9/18/2012
BAIT (2012):
When Australia is abruptly slammed by a freak tsunami, the patrons of a coastal supermarket find themselves trapped within by eight feet of floodwater. Worse still, the establishment now has another visitor looking to pick up something for dinner…a 12-foot great white shark! Take the express checkout to terror with Xavier Samuel, Sharni Vinson, Phoebe Tonkin, and Julian McMahon. AKA: “Bait 3D.” Not in 3D. 100 min. Soundtrack: English.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray 3D/DVD Combo on 9/18/2012
BLACK SUNDAY (REMASTERED EDITION) (1960):
This vampire fantasy, directed by Mario Bava in his first solo effort, made a horror goddess out of actress Barbara Steele. Condemned in the 1600s as a witch and gruesomely executed, Steele returns from the grave to massacre her family’s survivors, including her look-alike descendant. With John Richardson, Ivo Garrani. AKA: “The Demon’s Mask.” 86 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; audio commentary; featurette; theatrical trailer.
Being released on DVD, DVD Widescreen, & Blu-ray Widescreen on 9/18/2012
COWBOYS & ALIENS (2011):
Director Jon Favreau’s sci-fi western set in 1873 Arizona focuses on amnesia-stricken outlaw Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig). Wanted by the ruthless Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford) for stealing his gold, he is assisted by the mysterious Ella (Olivia Wilde). But when Jake learns that aliens are abducting locals, he uses the strange metal band that has been fused to his wrist to stop them-and uncover the truth about his past. With Sam Rockwell, Paul Dano; based on the graphic novel by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. PG-13 version; 119 min./Unrated version; 135 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, DVS stereo, French Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), French, Spanish. Also includes a DVD version of the film. Two-disc set.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray/DVD Unrated on 9/18/2012
DAIMAJIN TRIPLE FEATURE:
The first entry in the Japanese horror series that blended monsters and costume drama, “Daimajin” (1966) shows how a giant stone warrior comes to life at the behest of the son and daughter of a lord killed by a scheming nobleman. Miwa Takada, Jun Fujimaki star. AKA: “Majin: The Monster Of Terror.” The samurai statue is back in “Return Of Daimajin” (1966), rising from a lake and wreaking havoc on friend and foe alike. With Kojiro Hongo, Shiho Fujimura. AKA: “Return Of The Giant Majin.” And impoverished villagers, suffering under a warlord’s tyranny, turn to the living colossus for help in “Daimajin Strikes Again” (1966). With Hideki Ninomiya, Shinji Hori. AKA: “Wrath Of Daimajin.” 4 hrs. on two discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: Japanese, English; Subtitles: English. In Japanese with English subtitles/Dubbed in English.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray on 9/18/2012
DEEP RISING (1998)/THE PUPPET MASTERS (1994):
First, the sci-fi/action thriller “Deep Rising” stars Treat Williams as the leader of a band of mercenaries planning to hijack and loot a posh ocean liner on its maiden voyage. When they get there, however, the ship is virtually deserted, and the crooks and a group of survivors soon discover why when they’re preyed upon by a giant, squid-like creature. Famke Janssen, Wes Studi, Djimon Hounsou also star. Next, the spellbinding sci-fi suspenser “The Puppet Masters,” based on a novel by Robert A. Heinlein, concerns a small Iowa town whose residents are being taken over by alien parasites that attach themselves to their human hosts. Donald Sutherland, Julie Warner, and Will Patton try to halt the invasion before it spreads; with Eric Thal, Keith David, and Yaphet Kotto. 3 1/2 hrs. total. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray on 9/18/2012
HALLOWEEN 3: SEASON OF THE WITCH (COLLECTOR’S EDITION) (1982):
A diabolical plot that will give 50 million children their most terrifying Halloween ever…a mad warlock out for blood…an army of robotic assassins. There’s all this and more (but not Michael Myers!) in “the night nobody comes home!” Tom Atkins, Stacy Nelkin, Dan O’Herlihy star. 98 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; featurettes; photo gallery; theatrical trailers; TV spots.
Being released on DVD, DVD Special Edition, & Blu-ray Special Edition on 9/18/2012
HOSTEL (2006)/HOSTEL: PART II (2007):
Includes the unrated director’s cuts of “Hostel” and “Hostel: Part II.”
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray on 9/18/2012
INTRUDERS (1994):
Inspired by real accounts, this acclaimed telefilm focuses on people who claim to have been abducted by aliens. Psychiatrist Richard Crenna investigates the cases of two women who reported similar experiences although they live in different parts of the country. Mare Winningham, Daphne Ashbrook also star; Dan Curtis (“Dark Shadows”) directs. 162 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
Being released on DVD on 9/21/2012
JUDGE DREDD (1995):
Sylvester Stallone is Judge Dredd, the comic book-inspired hero who serves as judge, jury and executioner in crime-ridden, futuristic Mega City-One. When arch-enemy Rico escapes from prison, he schemes to have Dredd thrown behind bars and replace the city officials with DNA clones. Rob Schneider, Armand Assante and Diane Lane co-star in this special effects-filled actioner. 96 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; “making of” featurette.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray Widescreen on 9/18/2012
MY SOUL TO TAKE (2010; my review):
Seven teenagers, each born on the day a schizophrenic murderer known as the Riverton Ripper was left for dead, find themselves suspects when a new wave of killings begins. How are their fates–and their very souls–linked to the supposedly dead Ripper, and will any of them survive? Writer/director Wes Craven’s spine-chilling shocker stars Max Thieriot, John Magaro, Zena Grey. 108 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DVS Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), French, Spanish; alternate opening; alternate endings; deleted scenes; extended scenes; audio commentary by Craven, others.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray Widescreen on 9/18/2012
NIGHT OF THE DEMONS (2009):
This remake of the original 1988 frightfest has a group of young friends inhabiting New Orleans’ infamous Broussard Mansion on Halloween night for an all-night party. However, the event eventually gets shut down and the gang discovers the shocking secret that the home is host to demons looking to possess souls to escape an ancient curse. Shannon Elizabeth, Monica Keena, and Edward Furlong star, with a cameo appearance from Linnea Quigley. 96 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary; interviews; behind-the-scenes footage.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray Widescreen on 9/18/2012
PUPPET MASTER DVD & BLU-RAY 3-PACK:
Three-disc set includes “Puppet Master,” “Puppet Master II,” and “Puppet Master III: Toulon’s Revenge.”
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray Widescreen on 9/18/2012
PUPPET MASTER II (1990):
Those diabolical, creepy puppets are back and ready to hack…and cut and drill! This follow-up finds the monstrous marionettes seeking out their creator and then going in search of victims to supply the “brain fluid” needed for the formula that keeps them alive. Elizabeth McLellan, Collin Bernsen, and Steve Welles star. 88 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; audio commentary; featurettes; more.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray Widescreen on 9/18/2012
PUPPET MASTER III: TOULON’S REVENGE (1991):
After suffering heavy casualties during World War II, the Nazis are desperate for help from Andre Toulon, the Puppet Master. When he refuses, the Gestapo murders his wife, forcing him to call on his entourage of tiny terrors for some nasty revenge. Shock-filled prequel stars Guy Rolfe, Sarah Douglas, and Richard Lynch. 86 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1;
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray Widescreen on 9/18/2012
THE SCORPION KING 3: BATTLE FOR REDEMPTION (2011):
Sizzling sword-and-sorcery sequel finds the now-deposed Mathayus (Victor Webster) hiring out his battlefield skills to Egypt’s King Horus (Ron Perlman), whose grip on his own empire is threatened by the machinations of his treacherous brother (Billy Zane). Action abounds with Kimbo Slice, Dave Batista, Krystal Vee. 106 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), Spanish, French; bonus digital copy. Also includes a DVD version of the film. Two-disc set.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray/DVD Combo on 9/18/2012
THE VICTIM (2011; my review):
When she witnesses the accidental death of her best friend during a deep-woods double date gone horribly wrong, a terrified stripper (Jennifer Blanc) flees the pick-ups who want her silenced. She stumbles across the cabin of a recluse (Michael Biehn, who wrote and directed), and finds herself an unlikely, and very deadly, protector. Effective grindhouse shocker co-stars Danielle Harris, Ryan Honey. 83 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray Widescreen on 9/18/2012
