Here's a Planet Fury-approved selection of notable genre DVD releases for the months of February and March 2013.
The Blob (1958) Criterion Collection Blu-ray & DVD Available Now
This entertaining low-budget favorite gets some well-deserved respect from the folks at Criterion. A gelatinous creature from outer space begins to devour the inhabitants of a small town. Each time it consumes a new body, it grows bigger. A couple of teens (including the wooden Steve McQueen) attempt to warn the town and save the population from certain blech! Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. directs the mayhem with a sure hand while Bart Sloane's great special effects still pack a punch. Followed by the bizarre comedy sequel, Son of Blob, in the early ’70s (directed by Larry Hagman!) and a great, underrated remake in 1988 by Chuck Russell.
Special Features:
* New high-definition digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
* Two audio commentaries: one by producer Jack H. Harris...
The Blob (1958) Criterion Collection Blu-ray & DVD Available Now
This entertaining low-budget favorite gets some well-deserved respect from the folks at Criterion. A gelatinous creature from outer space begins to devour the inhabitants of a small town. Each time it consumes a new body, it grows bigger. A couple of teens (including the wooden Steve McQueen) attempt to warn the town and save the population from certain blech! Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. directs the mayhem with a sure hand while Bart Sloane's great special effects still pack a punch. Followed by the bizarre comedy sequel, Son of Blob, in the early ’70s (directed by Larry Hagman!) and a great, underrated remake in 1988 by Chuck Russell.
Special Features:
* New high-definition digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
* Two audio commentaries: one by producer Jack H. Harris...
- 3/18/2013
- by Bradley Harding
- Planet Fury
Scream! Factory has announced a couple of collector's editions DVDs for die-hard horror fans this February.
First up is Prison, about a man executed for a crime he didn't commit whose ghost returns to to haunt the prison and seek revenge on an especially brutal guard. Extras include an audio commentary track with director Renny Harlin, an all-new "Making Of" featurette, and a Pdf of the first draft script.
Then we have a double feature of Terrorvision and The Video Dead. Terrorvision is about a man whose satellite dish picks up a "signal" from a distant world, causing monsters to indescriminately pop up on his TV. In the same vein, The Video Dead is about an old, haunted TV set that only plays one old zombie movie - and seems to be bringing said zombies into real life. Terrorvision includes an all-new "Making Of" featurette and commentary tracks with writer/director Ted Nicolaou,...
First up is Prison, about a man executed for a crime he didn't commit whose ghost returns to to haunt the prison and seek revenge on an especially brutal guard. Extras include an audio commentary track with director Renny Harlin, an all-new "Making Of" featurette, and a Pdf of the first draft script.
Then we have a double feature of Terrorvision and The Video Dead. Terrorvision is about a man whose satellite dish picks up a "signal" from a distant world, causing monsters to indescriminately pop up on his TV. In the same vein, The Video Dead is about an old, haunted TV set that only plays one old zombie movie - and seems to be bringing said zombies into real life. Terrorvision includes an all-new "Making Of" featurette and commentary tracks with writer/director Ted Nicolaou,...
- 11/21/2012
- by Alyse Wax
- FEARnet
In a very short period of time, Scream Factory has become the number one company to watch for cult horror releases. They have new titles planned every month and, in February, we’ll see the release of TerrorVision, The Video Dead, and Prison. We covered the initial announcement and we’re back with details on the presentation, bonus features, and cover artwork:
“Scream Factory™ invites loyal fans and collectors to embark on a journey filled with thrills, chills and 80s high-camp spills when Prison (starring Viggo Mortensen in an early career role) and a double feature presentation of Terrorvision and The Video Dead debut on home entertainment shelves everywhere on February 19, 2013. Prison Collector’s Edition and Terrorvision/ The Video Dead Double Feature are presented in Two Blu-ray + DVD combo packs. Each boasts original theatrical key art, anamorphic widescreen movie presentation and exciting bonus content.
Available for the first time on Blu-ray and DVD,...
“Scream Factory™ invites loyal fans and collectors to embark on a journey filled with thrills, chills and 80s high-camp spills when Prison (starring Viggo Mortensen in an early career role) and a double feature presentation of Terrorvision and The Video Dead debut on home entertainment shelves everywhere on February 19, 2013. Prison Collector’s Edition and Terrorvision/ The Video Dead Double Feature are presented in Two Blu-ray + DVD combo packs. Each boasts original theatrical key art, anamorphic widescreen movie presentation and exciting bonus content.
Available for the first time on Blu-ray and DVD,...
- 11/20/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Scream Factory have announced, via their Facebook page, the extras on the upcoming collector’s edition Blu-ray & DVD combos of Prison and the double feature Bd & DVD combo pairing of Terrorvision and The Video Dead – both of which are coming soon on February 19th 2013.
Prison:
Commentary with Director Renny Harlin Hard Time: The Making of “Prison” – An all-new retrospective with Director Renny Harlin, Producer Irwin Yablans, Screenwriter C. Courtney Joyner, Actor Tom Everett, Stunt Coordinator Kane Hodder, Special Makeup Effects Creator John Carl Buechler, Executive Producer Charles Band, Composer Richard Band, Production Designer Philip Duffin, and Production Assistant Patrick Denver U.S. Theatrical Trailer, Poster & Still Gallery and Original First-Draft Screenplay (Pdf format)
Terrorvision:
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Ted Nicolaou and Stars Diane Franklin and Jon Gries Monsters on Demand: The Making of “Terrorvision” – An all-new retrospective with Writer/Director Ted Nicolaou, Stars Gerrit Graham, Mary Woronov,...
Prison:
Commentary with Director Renny Harlin Hard Time: The Making of “Prison” – An all-new retrospective with Director Renny Harlin, Producer Irwin Yablans, Screenwriter C. Courtney Joyner, Actor Tom Everett, Stunt Coordinator Kane Hodder, Special Makeup Effects Creator John Carl Buechler, Executive Producer Charles Band, Composer Richard Band, Production Designer Philip Duffin, and Production Assistant Patrick Denver U.S. Theatrical Trailer, Poster & Still Gallery and Original First-Draft Screenplay (Pdf format)
Terrorvision:
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Ted Nicolaou and Stars Diane Franklin and Jon Gries Monsters on Demand: The Making of “Terrorvision” – An all-new retrospective with Writer/Director Ted Nicolaou, Stars Gerrit Graham, Mary Woronov,...
- 11/20/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
To say that we're big fans of The Scream Factory is a bit of an understatement as these cats are pumping out high quality Blu-rays and DVDs of some of the most hard to find horror flicks around. That trend continues with their latest announcement... The Video Dead!
The label broke the news on its Facebook page...
"The much-demanded The Video Dead (1987) -- with zombies that come out of a TV set -- is finally coming out in 2013."
While they didn't get into specifics, it's nice to know the flick is officially on its way. Written and directed by Robert Scott, The Video Dead stars Michael St. Michaels, Rocky Duvall, Diane Hadley, Roxanna Augesen, and Jennifer Miro.
For more visit the official The Scream Factory website, and "like" The Scream Factory on Facebook.
Synopsis
An unlabelled crate from an unknown source is delivered to a house in the woods. The homeowner unwisely accepts the delivery,...
The label broke the news on its Facebook page...
"The much-demanded The Video Dead (1987) -- with zombies that come out of a TV set -- is finally coming out in 2013."
While they didn't get into specifics, it's nice to know the flick is officially on its way. Written and directed by Robert Scott, The Video Dead stars Michael St. Michaels, Rocky Duvall, Diane Hadley, Roxanna Augesen, and Jennifer Miro.
For more visit the official The Scream Factory website, and "like" The Scream Factory on Facebook.
Synopsis
An unlabelled crate from an unknown source is delivered to a house in the woods. The homeowner unwisely accepts the delivery,...
- 10/2/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
By Chris Wright, MoreHorror.com
The Video Dead Movie Review (1987)
Directed By: Robert Scott
Written By: Robert Scott
Starring: Rocky Duvall (Jeff Blair), Roxanna Augesen (Zoe Blair), Sam David McClelland (Joshua Daniels), Michael St. Michaels (Henry Jordan), Thaddeus Golas (Deliveryman 1), Douglas Bell (Delivery Man 2), Jennifer Miro (The Woman), Libby Russler (Maria), Victoria Bastel (April Ellison), Garrett Dressler (Mr. Ellison), Melissa Martin (B Movie House wife), Cliff Watts (Garbageman)
I went in to this movie wanting to be highly entertained by a good zombie film but came out happy it is partially forgotten as “The Video Dead” is the video dud! This movie was intended to be a 1980’s style comedy zombie movie but the video tape is broken from start to finish. This direct to video movie was released in 1987 by Embassy Home Entertainment and is pretty rare as it has never been released on DVD.
The plot revolves around...
The Video Dead Movie Review (1987)
Directed By: Robert Scott
Written By: Robert Scott
Starring: Rocky Duvall (Jeff Blair), Roxanna Augesen (Zoe Blair), Sam David McClelland (Joshua Daniels), Michael St. Michaels (Henry Jordan), Thaddeus Golas (Deliveryman 1), Douglas Bell (Delivery Man 2), Jennifer Miro (The Woman), Libby Russler (Maria), Victoria Bastel (April Ellison), Garrett Dressler (Mr. Ellison), Melissa Martin (B Movie House wife), Cliff Watts (Garbageman)
I went in to this movie wanting to be highly entertained by a good zombie film but came out happy it is partially forgotten as “The Video Dead” is the video dud! This movie was intended to be a 1980’s style comedy zombie movie but the video tape is broken from start to finish. This direct to video movie was released in 1987 by Embassy Home Entertainment and is pretty rare as it has never been released on DVD.
The plot revolves around...
- 9/8/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
If you have Netflix and are a horror fan in need of something to watch this Labor Day weekend, one look at this gargantuan list I compiled of the new terror titles Netflix has added for instant streaming in just the first three days of this month should keep you busy until Labor Day next year. You'll find something for everyone, from older titles to recent releases, famous to obscure, classic to not-so-classic, monsters to maniacs - you name it.
For the record, I considered compiling this list in alphabetical order or by year of the film's release, but then I realized I had already spent well over an hour just sorting through the massive catalogue of titles Netflix has now made available for instant streaming and realized Labor Day would be over by the time I finished arranging this list in any kind of order. Ready? Here you go.
For the record, I considered compiling this list in alphabetical order or by year of the film's release, but then I realized I had already spent well over an hour just sorting through the massive catalogue of titles Netflix has now made available for instant streaming and realized Labor Day would be over by the time I finished arranging this list in any kind of order. Ready? Here you go.
- 9/3/2010
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
You remember the VHS cover: a zombie, clawing its way out of a TV set. And that title? Totally 80’s, totally in blue neon with drippy, gruesome, haunted house lettering: The Video Dead, my friends. Heck it used to be on USA every Saturday growing up, hawked by Rhonda Shear or Commander USA. Well, as you know, it’s not on DVD ... yet.
Cut to: Mr. Chris MacGibbon — ghoul about town, trying to do the right thing, giving us another shot of 80’s zombies, finally. I had the pleasure of throwing a few questions Chris’ way and if we all play our cards right, we’ll be slipping The Video Dead right next to our copies of Humaniods From the Deep. Why? Because we can, and we’ll have Chris to thank for it.
Heather Buckley: When was the first time you watched The Video Dead?
Chris MacGibbon: I first...
Cut to: Mr. Chris MacGibbon — ghoul about town, trying to do the right thing, giving us another shot of 80’s zombies, finally. I had the pleasure of throwing a few questions Chris’ way and if we all play our cards right, we’ll be slipping The Video Dead right next to our copies of Humaniods From the Deep. Why? Because we can, and we’ll have Chris to thank for it.
Heather Buckley: When was the first time you watched The Video Dead?
Chris MacGibbon: I first...
- 11/13/2009
- by Heather Buckley
- DreadCentral.com
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