DVD and Blu-Ray Releases for November 9, 2010
Hey Fiends! We have another week of digital media for you. Chaos will reign, Graboids in Hi-Def and Video game love story synergy lie beyond the break.
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Antichrist: (The Criterion Collection)
Format: DVD | Blu-Ray
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Lars von Trier (Europa, Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark) shook up the film world when he premiered Antichrist at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. In this graphic psychodrama, a grief-stricken man and woman—a searing Willem Dafoe (Platoon, The Last Temptation of Christ) and Cannes best actress Charlotte Gainsbourg (Jane Eyre, 21 Grams)—retreat to a cabin deep in the woods after the accidental death of their infant son, only to find terror and violence at the hands of nature and, ultimately, each other. But this most confrontational work yet from one of contemporary cinema’s most controversial artists is no mere provocation. It is a visually sublime, emotionally ravaging journey to the darkest corners of the possessed human mind; a disturbing battle of the sexes that pits rational psychology against age-old superstition; and a profoundly effective horror film.
The Brazen Bull
Format: DVD
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The latest creation from visionary indie director Douglas Elford-Argent, The Brazen Bull is an ice cold tale of misguided ambition and savage revenge. Set in the bowels of an iconic derelict Los Angeles high-rise, we follow Lauren and her real-estate investing fiance as they discover first hand what happens when a madman leads not with emotion, but rather chilling rationality. The Man in question, played by Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, Donnie Brasco) brings a heaping helping of sanity and jet-black humor to the crazy table. The result is a wonderfully off-kilter horror/thriller that never goes where we expect, but rather draws the audience deeper into a surprising world that has dark corners even in the brightest rooms.
Damned by Dawn
Format: DVD | Blu-Ray
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Spoken of only in fearful whispers, a supernatural force holds a chilling grip over a remote, primitive farming community where Claire (Renee Wilner) arrives to visit her ailing grandmother. On her deathbed, the old woman warns Claire about the cost of interfering with a powerful spirit coming to claim her soul, and when the rest of the family fails to heed these ancient traditions, the dead are called up from their graves for a bloody night of retribution that leaves carnage and monstrous mayhem in its wake! A riveting rollercoaster of terror in the tradition of The Evil Dead and Drag Me to Hell, this acclaimed new vision of horror reveals that there truly are things in the night much more frightening than death!
Dead Enders
Format: DVD
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A disturbed woman, haunted by the death of her “one true love, ” kidnaps and brutalizes those she believes to be his living successor. Held captive in a subterranean prison, Robert begins to fight for his survival from a sadistic captor willing to kill anyone that disturbs her suicidal plans. To save himself, Robert must survive booby-trapped mazes, implements of torture, and an evil presence which feeds his captors insanity and hides from the world, the dark secrets of “Max”.
THIS FILM IS NOT AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX.
Mark of the Damned (Cinema Insomnia, Double Disc Danger Pack)
Format: DVD
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Thrill seekers BEWARE! Your Danger Ring is flashing! It s warning you of a world far beyond normal things– Mad scientists, masked men, vampire girls, demons, monsters, rocket-packed heroes, zombie hunters, and even Kung-Fu robots.This two part CINEMA INSOMNIA Halloween special hosted by Mr. Lobo is loaded with slumber party fun, off-beat humor, vintage TV ads, Drive-In movie trailers, retro craziness, and informative interviews on location in Richmond, Virgina–detailing the making of ERIC MILLER s homegrown Midnight Movie adventure MARK OF THE DAMNED. Also, there is a hilarious musical cooking segment with NOVEMBER FIRE recording artist SLOB ZOMBIE and a taste of his new hit single 40 HOUR WEEKEND as well as a CINEMA INSOMNIA music video, WATCHING TV–featuring RON DANTE of THE ARCHIES. These back to back episodes of the national TV show are dedicated to two VERY important people to CINEMA INSOMNIA who left us in 2009, MR. LOBO s mentor BOB WILKINS of CREATURE FEATURES and KATIE, MR. LOBO s BIGGEST FAN!
THIS FILM IS NOT AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Vol. XIX [Limited Edition]
Format: DVD
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You are cordially invited to step aboard the stranded Satellite of Love as its crew continues its ongoing assignment of viewing (and mocking) the most . . . ahem . . . misunderstood . . . films of all time! Join hosts Joel Hodgson and Mike Nelson as they celebrate the very first and only 19th DVD box set of the hilarious cult phenomenon Mystery Science Theater 3000 with their loyal, albeit morally misguided, crew Tom Servo, Crow T. Robot and, of course, Gypsy! Episodes include: Robot Monster, Bride of the Monster, Devil Doll, and Devil Fish.
DEVIL FISH IS NOT AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Format: DVD | Blu-Ray (2 disc Blu-Ray/DVD Combo + Digitial Copy
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Game on! Scott Pilgrim just met the girl of his dreams…literally. But in order for them to date, he must defeat her seven evil exes — a rogues’ gallery — including an infamous skateboarder, a vegan rock star and fearsome identical twins! From the genre-smashing director of Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead comes “a true original” (Entertainment Weekly) powered up by wit, action and groundbreaking visuals that you will want to watch again as soon as it’s over!
Shaolin Rescuers (Shaw Brothers)
Format: DVD
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The legendary Five Venoms come together once more under celebrated director Chang Cheh (The Five Venoms) in Shaolin Rescuers. This spirited 1979 tale of heroism and friendship unites two blue-collar workers against a corrupt priest and his temple-terrorizing minions. Lo Meng (Hard Boiled) stars as a tofu maker, and Kuo Chue (The Brave Archer series) plays his sparring partner, a waiter with a talent for turning anything he touches into a weapon. When they meet a put-upon mill worker and a wounded Shaolin disciple, the action builds to one of the most thrilling final battles in the Shaw Brothers’ canon: a masterfully executed five-on-five brawl that puts an over-the-top arsenal of weaponry in the lethal hands of the Venoms.
Ticked-Off Trannies With Knives
Format: DVD
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Read the title, I think it explains enough.
Tremors
Format: Blu-Ray
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Who would have guessed that this clever, fast-paced creature feature from 1990 would become a beloved miniclassic worthy of its own Collector’s Edition DVD? Tremors didn’t actually break any new ground (even though its tunneling worm monsters certainly did), but it revved up the classic monster-movie formulas of the 1950s with such energetic enthusiasm and humor that it made everything old seem new again. It’s also got a cast full of enjoyable actors who clearly had a lot of fun making the film, and director Ron Underwood strikes just the right balance of comedy and terror as a band of small-town rednecks battles a lot of really nasty-looking giant worms. The special effects are great, the one-liners fly fast and furious between heroes Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward (and yes, that’s country star Reba McEntire packin’ awesome firepower), and it’s all done with the kind of flair one rarely associates with goofy monster flicks like this. Followed by a direct-to-video sequel (Tremors: Aftershocks), this horror thriller was given the deluxe treatment for its DVD release. Bonus features include an original “making-of” documentary, previously unseen video showing the creation of the worm-creatures, outtakes from the film, the original ending not shown in theaters, theatrical trailers, and a gallery of production photographs. If you’re a fan, consider this a must-have disc! –Jeff Shannon
Zombie Girl: The Movie
Format: DVD
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Emily Hagins is making a zombie movie. It’s feature-length, it’s bloody, and the zombies don’t run — just like it should be. But there’s one difference between her film and every other zombie movie you’ve ever seen: Emily is twelve.
Emily is part of a new generation of teenagers raised on technology and expressing themselves through video. Only — she’s doing it on a feature-length scale!
Emily has the vision and her mom has the driver’s license. Together, their journey is a fascinating look at a growing world of young moviemakers and bloodiest mother / daughter story you’ve ever seen.
Andy Triefenbach
Andy Triefenbach is the Editor-in-Chief and owner of DestroytheBrain.com. In addition to his role on the site, he also programs St. Louis' monthly horror & exploitation theatrical midnight program, Late Nite Grindhouse. Coming from a household of a sci-fi father and a horror/supernatural loving mother, Andy's path to loving genre film was clear. He misses VHS and his personal Saturday night 6 tape movie marathons from his youth.
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