Horror DVD Releases: 11/14/2006
 By John Marrone

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Nov 13, 2006, 7:34 pm

The Bedroom Window (1987)

- trailer (windows media)

Plot Synopsis:  When screams draw Sylvia (Isabelle Huppert) to the bedroom window of her boyfriend’s apartment, she’s shocked to see a red-haired man attacking a woman. Unable to unlatch the window, she calls for her boyfriend, Terry Lambert (Steve Guttenberg), but by the time Terry joins her, the attacker has fled. Although Sylvia and Terry want to do the right thing and report the crime, Sylvia's marriage to Terry’s boss--a prominent figure in the community--makes it impossible for her to admit to her whereabouts without confessing to her extramarital dalliance. Chivalrous Terry pretends to be the witness, conveying the details that Sylvia has relayed to him. Unfortunately, the flaws in his testimony make him the chief suspect in both the attack and a series of murders. With nowhere else to turn, he seeks the help of Denise (Elizabeth McGovern), the woman who was attacked outside his bedroom window. Together the two set out to find the real killer and clear Terry’s name. Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle) directs this tense thriller, which offers some interesting twists and turns. ~ VideoUniverse.com

DVD Features:  Region 1 Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 - English
Closed Captioned - English
Subtitles - English, Spanish - optional
Additional Release Material:
Trailers
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus

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Christina (Full Dol) (1985)

Plot Synopsis:  Famed B-movie vixen Jewel Shepard (Hollywood Hot Tubs, Return of the Living Dead) stars as Christina Von Belle, the insatiable young heiress known as `The Playgirl Of The Western World.' But when Christina is kidnapped by a ruthless squad of lesbian commandos (led by infamous Euro-starlet-turned-porn-queen Karin Schubert of Bluebeard and Black Emmanuelle), she is forced to submit to a shocking ordeal of carnal degradation. For a frightened girl bound by more than desire, is there any limit to the ecstasy of the depraved? And even if Christina can flee her captors, can she escape her own forbidden hungers? Ian Sera (Pieces) and the stunning former Miss Bahamas Josephine Jacqueline Jones (Black Venus) co-star in this sumptuous sex saga from legendary writer/producer Harry Alan Towers (Love Circles, Venus in Furs, 99 Women) filmed on luscious locations throughout Spain, Paris and the south of France. ~ Amazon.com

DVD Features:  Full Frame
Standard Screen
Soundtrack English

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Christmas Evil (1980)

Plot Synopsis:  Harry Stadling (Brandon Maggert) is obsessed with Christmas! In fact he wants to "be" the authentic Santa Claus, with a real suit, sleigh and reindeer. Ever since he learned the "truth" about Santa, he's tried to make Christmas a reality. Growing up a toy maker, Harry is met with naysayers and critics who mock him for his yuletide beliefs. but he wants people to get the presents they deserve, even if that means giving the gift of murder! Cynics and uptight hypocrites beware! Lewis Jackson's classic black comedy horror film, Christmas Evil (aka You Better Watch Out!) is, according to cult film director/auteur John Waters, "the best seasonal film of all time. I wish I had kids. I'd make them watch it every year and, if they didn't like it, they'd be punished!"  Time to hang those stockings from the fireplace and get ready. the sadistic holiday chestnut Christmas Evil is here in an all-new "Director's Cut" edition. Transferred from the director's own personal film elements, this version of Christmas Evil is the original first cut of the film containing even more scenes and never-before-seen footage! ~ Amazon.com

DVD Features:  Region 1 Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.78:1
Audio: Dolby Digital 1.0 - English
Audio Commentary from Director Lewis Jackson
Bonus Audio Commentary by Director Lewis Jackson and Cult Director John Waters!
Director's Cut Version Featuring Never-Before-Seen Footage!
Storyboards
Original Comment Cards
Audition Tapes (26 min.)

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From Beyond the Grave (1973)

Plot Synopsis:  Horror legend Peter Cushing heads an impressive cast of British character actors in this classic horror film from Amicus Studios, whose classic anthology horror films include Asylum, Dr. Terror's House of Horrors and Tales from the Crypt. Based on the works of great English horror writer R. Chetwynd-Hayes, all four stories center on antiques bought or stolen from a mysterious shop. David Warner (The Omen) takes home a haunted mirror and unwisely holds a seance in front of it. Ian Bannen (Doomwatch) helps himself to a war medal but meets his match in Donald Pleasence's creepy matchseller. Ian Carmichael (School for Scoundrels) is saddled with an unwelcome guest after buying a cursed snuffbox. Finally, Ian Ogilvy (Conqueror Worm) purchases an antique door which opens into the past, with chilling results. ~ Amazon.com

DVD Features:  Widescreen
Soundtrack English

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Granny (1999)

Plot Synopsis:  Dismissed as a waste of time by some, and hailed as deliciously bad by others, Granny continues to intrigue and divide viewers with its strange yet simple premise. In typical horror movie fashion, the scene is set for a series of grisly murders when a group of fun-loving coeds gather for a party filled with raunchy dialogue. Unfortunately the festivities turn sour as an unexpected guest arrives dressed in clichéd grandmotherly clothes and proceeds to go on a slaughtering spree that is sure to deliver laughs if not genuine fright. ~ VideoUniverse.com

DVD Features:  Closed Captioned
Standard Screen
Soundtrack English
Color

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The Hunt (2006)

- trailer (flash)

Plot Synopsis:  Bow hunting enthusiast Jack Hamberg, his eight-year-old stepson Clint and former news cameraman Atticus Monroe are on a mission to make a deer hunting video. All that is needed to complete the video is a “kill.” Jack and Atticus reluctantly decide to trespass onto a nearby property where there may be more abundant prey. Once inside the restricted area, they come upon some frightening realizations. The hunters have become the hunted. Only one comes out alive with the tapes that captured the horrific events that transpired on “The Hunt.”  ~ VideoUniverse.com

- Official Site

DVD Features:  Region 1 Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.78
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
Additonal Release Material:
Featurette - "The Hunt Chronicles"
Trailer - Theatrical Trailer

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Maniac Cop (Ws Spec Dol Dts) (1988)

- trailer (flash)

Plot Synopsis:  Innocent people are being brutally murdered on the streets of New York by a uniformed police officer. As the death toll rises and City Hall attempts a cover-up, Frank McCrae heads the investigation. A young cop, Jack Forrest, finds himself under arrest as the chief suspect, having been the victim of a set-up by the real killer and a mysterious woman phone-caller. Forrest, his girlfriend Theresa, and McCrae set out to solve the puzzle before the Maniac Cop can strike again.  ~ Amazon.com

DVD Features:  Available Audio Tracks: English (DTS 6.1 ES), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Commentary by writer/producer Larry Cohen, director William Lustig, and actor Bruce Campbell
Featurette with Robert Z'Dar
Additional scenes filmed for Japanese Television broadcast
Trailer and TV spots

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Masters of Horror - John Mcnaughton - Haeckel's Tale (2005)

- trailer (flash)

Plot Synopsis:  In a time when the laws of science battled the secrets of magic, medical student Ernst Haeckel (Derek Cecil) believes the power of life, death and resurrection lay in his arrogant hands. But on a journey to visit his gravely ill father, he finds shelter in the home of an older man and his seductive young wife (Leela Savasta) who cannot be fulfilled by mortal hungers. Somewhere in the darkness of a nearby necropolis, a defiant necromancer (Jon Polito of Barton Fink, Miller's Crossing) will now summon them all to an orgy of the undead and unleash the ultimate depravity for those who do not heed the warning of Haeckel's Tale. Directed by John McNaughton in association with horror legend George A. Romero, this startling mix of erotic desire and gut-ripping horror is adapted by series creator/executive producer Mick Garris from the short story by Clive Barker. ~ Amazon.com

DVD Features:  Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen
Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Commentary by director John McNaughton
"Breaking Taboos: An Interview with John McNaughton" featurette
"Working With A Master: John McNaughton" featurette
"Behind The Scenes: The Making of Haeckel's Tale" featurette
On Set: An Interview with Leela Savasta
On Set: An Interview with Jon Polito
On Set: An Interview with Derek Cecil
Script To Screen: Haeckel’s Tale
Trailers
Still Gallery
John McNaughton Bio
Screenplay (DVD-ROM)
Screensaver (DVD-ROM) 

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Snake Dancer (1989)

Plot Synopsis:  Back in the bad old days of the 1970's, South Africa suffered under one of the most repressive governments the world has known. Most forms of fun were either frowned upon or banned outright. And the notion of a woman joyously dancing naked was enough to cause a riot. Particularly if her partner was a sensual, slithering snake! Snake Dancer tells the true story of a woman who dared to be different and, in doing so, showed a whole country that it was possible to break the rules and still survive. But above all, what the film shows is the incredible dancing and sensual live shows of the amazing Glenda Kemp, who stars as herself. And make no mistake; once you've seen her in action, you'll realize why her government tried to ban her - and why a whole nation cheered her on!  Snake Dancer features a great number of Glenda's sexy dance routines including several with her large pet python. These are still strong enough to raise an eyebrow or two, even in the liberal climate of today. But with its gaudy trappings, kitsch and camp costumes and unfamiliar accents, the film is never less than hugely enjoyable. All fans of 70's sexploition will love this one, and you may even learn a thing or two from watching it! ~ XploitedCinema.com

DVD Features:  Region 1 Keep Case
Full Frame - 1:33
Audio: Dolby Digital
1.0 - English Additional Release Material
Interview - Dirk de Villers - Director
Featurette - Documentary on South African cinema 

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ALSO BEING RELEASED ON DVD:

Angel - Seasons 1-5 (1999)
The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for his own redemption.
CLICK HERE to purchase from Amazon.com

The X-Files - Seasons 1 - 9 (1993)
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trailer (flash)
Two FBI agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic investigate the strange and unexplained while hidden forces work to impede their efforts.
Complete collection - over 500 dollars
CLICK HERE to purchase from Amazon.com


 

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