Right now is an excellent time to be a fan of the horror genre and collector of physical media, as there are so many incredible companies doing great work in the space.
Here are five labels every horror fan should be aware of…
Vinegar Syndrome
If you have a deep interest in film preservation and film archives, you may already know the term “vinegar syndrome” which refers to the chemical process that causes a breakdown of film reels over time. These reels smell strongly like vinegar, hence the name.
Vinegar Syndrome the label was founded in 2012 with the goal to preserve and restore films from the 1960s through the 1980s. Preservation has always been top of mind with Vinegar Syndrome. Still, because of their fantastic preservation and restoration work, we also get some of the best DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K releases on the market from their archive.
While Vinegar Syndrome...
Here are five labels every horror fan should be aware of…
Vinegar Syndrome
If you have a deep interest in film preservation and film archives, you may already know the term “vinegar syndrome” which refers to the chemical process that causes a breakdown of film reels over time. These reels smell strongly like vinegar, hence the name.
Vinegar Syndrome the label was founded in 2012 with the goal to preserve and restore films from the 1960s through the 1980s. Preservation has always been top of mind with Vinegar Syndrome. Still, because of their fantastic preservation and restoration work, we also get some of the best DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K releases on the market from their archive.
While Vinegar Syndrome...
- 3/22/2023
- by Jeff Rauseo
- bloody-disgusting.com
With offerings like Death Line and Stage Fright in their August lineup, Arrow's service continues to be a go-to destination for lovers of cult cinema:
"London, UK - Arrow Video is excited to announce the August 2021 lineup of their new subscription-based Arrow platform, available to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland.
The August lineup leads with the Arrow release of Noel David Taylor's bizarre filmmaking comedy Man Under Table, available exclusively to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK and newly launched in Ireland. The feature debut from writer/director Noel David Taylor, who also stars as Guy, a beleaguered, hilariously obnoxious scriptwriter navigating his way through the chaotic indie film scene in a dystopian Los Angeles, Man Under Table world premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival and screened at the Chattanooga Film Festival. The film will debut on Arrow August 2nd.
Man Under Table...
"London, UK - Arrow Video is excited to announce the August 2021 lineup of their new subscription-based Arrow platform, available to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland.
The August lineup leads with the Arrow release of Noel David Taylor's bizarre filmmaking comedy Man Under Table, available exclusively to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK and newly launched in Ireland. The feature debut from writer/director Noel David Taylor, who also stars as Guy, a beleaguered, hilariously obnoxious scriptwriter navigating his way through the chaotic indie film scene in a dystopian Los Angeles, Man Under Table world premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival and screened at the Chattanooga Film Festival. The film will debut on Arrow August 2nd.
Man Under Table...
- 8/2/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
It’s an unfortunately quiet time for Mystery Science Theater 3000 fans. About a year ago, it was announced that Netflix was not going to be picking up the series for another season. While waiting for the contract to run out so they could move the series elsewhere, creator Joel Hodgson was able to fall back on doing a third tour of live shows through the country. This plan dissipated once Covid reared its ugly head.
As we wait for time to move forward so that MST3K can breathe again, we can at least take solace in Thanksgiving, the holiday where MST3K truly gets to thrive. Since its inception, MST3K has been linked to Thanksgiving and it’s been an annual tradition to celebrate the series with a Turkey Day marathon. Especially in the digital age, Turkey Day means getting to sit down and enjoy six classic episodes of MST3K...
As we wait for time to move forward so that MST3K can breathe again, we can at least take solace in Thanksgiving, the holiday where MST3K truly gets to thrive. Since its inception, MST3K has been linked to Thanksgiving and it’s been an annual tradition to celebrate the series with a Turkey Day marathon. Especially in the digital age, Turkey Day means getting to sit down and enjoy six classic episodes of MST3K...
- 11/23/2020
- by Gavin Jasper
- Den of Geek
In another packed edition of Horror Highlights, we have the lineup for Scream Factory's 31 Nights of Horror, details on Black Mansion Films and their funding campaign, information on Roommate Wanted and its Salem Horror Fest premiere, an announcement on the Guardian Project from Supernatural's Mark Pellegrino, and word of Mr. Mercedes coming to Peacock:
Scream Factory, Shout! Factory TV Host '31 Nights of Horror' Streaming Every Night in October: "This October, Shout! Factory TV and Scream Factory proudly present 31 Nights of Horror. Fans can tune in each evening throughout the entire month for a macabre movie that’s sure to satisfy cravings for all things creepy. Each night of the stream will feature a genre favorite such as Witchboard, Bad Moon, Sleepaway Camp, The Exorcist III, Clive Barker’s Nightbreed: Director’s Cut and many more.
Viewers will also be treated to a deadly double feature every Saturday...
Scream Factory, Shout! Factory TV Host '31 Nights of Horror' Streaming Every Night in October: "This October, Shout! Factory TV and Scream Factory proudly present 31 Nights of Horror. Fans can tune in each evening throughout the entire month for a macabre movie that’s sure to satisfy cravings for all things creepy. Each night of the stream will feature a genre favorite such as Witchboard, Bad Moon, Sleepaway Camp, The Exorcist III, Clive Barker’s Nightbreed: Director’s Cut and many more.
Viewers will also be treated to a deadly double feature every Saturday...
- 9/22/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Gavin Jasper Feb 21, 2020
Mike, Kevin, and Bill are ready for another go at the MST3K classic Hobgoblins with RiffTrax, but they need your help to make it happen!
Since 2009, RiffTrax has been broadcasting live shows across North American movie theaters with RiffTrax Live. Brought to us by Fathom Events, RiffTrax Live has featured everything from Plan 9 From Outer Space to The Room to Krull. As of now, there have been thirty installments, ending with last year’s mockery of The Giant Spider Invasion.
One annual tradition is the Kickstarter for RiffTrax Live, which they first started back in 2014 when they were trying to fund a box office riffing of Twilight. To fund the shows for a year, they ask fans for help over the course of 31 days. It ends up working out great for everyone involved. RiffTrax easily conquers their monetary goal with no issue. They end up...
Mike, Kevin, and Bill are ready for another go at the MST3K classic Hobgoblins with RiffTrax, but they need your help to make it happen!
Since 2009, RiffTrax has been broadcasting live shows across North American movie theaters with RiffTrax Live. Brought to us by Fathom Events, RiffTrax Live has featured everything from Plan 9 From Outer Space to The Room to Krull. As of now, there have been thirty installments, ending with last year’s mockery of The Giant Spider Invasion.
One annual tradition is the Kickstarter for RiffTrax Live, which they first started back in 2014 when they were trying to fund a box office riffing of Twilight. To fund the shows for a year, they ask fans for help over the course of 31 days. It ends up working out great for everyone involved. RiffTrax easily conquers their monetary goal with no issue. They end up...
- 2/20/2020
- Den of Geek
Kirsten Howard Feb 25, 2019
The Gremlins animated series will be a prequel, following Mr Wing as he has some adventures with his Mogwai...
Typing away with a little joy in our hearts as we write this, because if we can't have a new Gremlins film - and it appears we cannot, as Chris Columbus was still "actively talking about it" last April and we haven't heard a whisper since - then we are more than happy to have some kind of Gremlins-related visual media to enjoy until everyone in charge of the potential Gremlins movie reboot/reimagining/sequel/whatever gets their act together.
Variety has confirmed that WarnerMedia is planning a Gremlins animated series for its new streaming service! Filed firmly under "period piece" the prequel series "will follow Mr. Wing, the Chinese grandfather played in the films by Keye Luke, as a young man as he goes on adventures with the friendly Mogwai Gizmo.
The Gremlins animated series will be a prequel, following Mr Wing as he has some adventures with his Mogwai...
Typing away with a little joy in our hearts as we write this, because if we can't have a new Gremlins film - and it appears we cannot, as Chris Columbus was still "actively talking about it" last April and we haven't heard a whisper since - then we are more than happy to have some kind of Gremlins-related visual media to enjoy until everyone in charge of the potential Gremlins movie reboot/reimagining/sequel/whatever gets their act together.
Variety has confirmed that WarnerMedia is planning a Gremlins animated series for its new streaming service! Filed firmly under "period piece" the prequel series "will follow Mr. Wing, the Chinese grandfather played in the films by Keye Luke, as a young man as he goes on adventures with the friendly Mogwai Gizmo.
- 2/25/2019
- Den of Geek
Horror movies have tended to be cyclical in their quality. For every 1987, there’s a 1988 (the year of Halloween 4 and Hobgoblins). But every now and again we get enough high quality horror over an extended period time to allow us to ignore the dross that tends to get served up in between.
The ‘Teens’ (are we calling it that?) has been one such decade. Since 2010 we’ve seen some modern classics of the genre with some great new talent coming on the scene. Whether you’re looking for blood and gore or creepy fake grandparents, the Teens (I’m running with it) have got something for you.
To help narrow down the field, in this article we’ll be discussing 5 of the most immersive and unsettling films of the last nine years. Films that won’t have you jumping out of your seat, but will make you think you’re...
The ‘Teens’ (are we calling it that?) has been one such decade. Since 2010 we’ve seen some modern classics of the genre with some great new talent coming on the scene. Whether you’re looking for blood and gore or creepy fake grandparents, the Teens (I’m running with it) have got something for you.
To help narrow down the field, in this article we’ll be discussing 5 of the most immersive and unsettling films of the last nine years. Films that won’t have you jumping out of your seat, but will make you think you’re...
- 1/18/2019
- by Guest
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
For this final week of home media releases, June is closing things out on a strong note, as we have plenty of horror and sci-fi offerings to get excited about. For those who may have missed it during its theatrical run earlier this year, Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead’s The Endless arrives on both formats (and is absolutely worth your time).
Arrow Video is keeping busy with a pair of Special Edition releases–The Addiction and Vigil–and Vinegar Syndrome is serving up a double dose of cult filmmaking with their multi-format presentations for Grave Robbers and their Blood Theatre/The Visitants double feature. Scream Factory has put together a stellar Blu for The Curse of the Cat People, and for those in the mood for more feline-themed horror, Cat Sick Blues arrives on DVD this Tuesday. And for those of you Puppet Master fans out there, you’re...
Arrow Video is keeping busy with a pair of Special Edition releases–The Addiction and Vigil–and Vinegar Syndrome is serving up a double dose of cult filmmaking with their multi-format presentations for Grave Robbers and their Blood Theatre/The Visitants double feature. Scream Factory has put together a stellar Blu for The Curse of the Cat People, and for those in the mood for more feline-themed horror, Cat Sick Blues arrives on DVD this Tuesday. And for those of you Puppet Master fans out there, you’re...
- 6/25/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
As someone with a taste for short filmmaking, I’m always on the prowl to see what sort of unique, exciting short genre works are on the horizon. So when I stumbled upon the crowdfunding campaign for Gacha Gacha, a bizarro movie about a woman discovering a disgusting creature in a capsule toy by the director of the absolutely bonkers Australian slasher movie Cat Sick Blues, my interest was piqued.
Now, with Gacha Gacha’s Kickstarter in its final week (full disclosure: I donated nine dollars to the campaign), I reached out to Gacha Gacha director Dave Jackson to talk about collecting, tiny critters, and of course, gooey tanuki.
In your campaign, you mention that Gacha Gacha focuses on "the nightmare of obsession and the short-lived highs of being a collector." What made you want to make a movie about this theme?
Dave Jackson: I think it's something a lot of genre fans experience.
Now, with Gacha Gacha’s Kickstarter in its final week (full disclosure: I donated nine dollars to the campaign), I reached out to Gacha Gacha director Dave Jackson to talk about collecting, tiny critters, and of course, gooey tanuki.
In your campaign, you mention that Gacha Gacha focuses on "the nightmare of obsession and the short-lived highs of being a collector." What made you want to make a movie about this theme?
Dave Jackson: I think it's something a lot of genre fans experience.
- 4/10/2018
- by Perry Ruhland
- DailyDead
Ellen Ripley in all her butt-kicking glory is kicking off today's Horror Highlights. Funko's Ellen Ripley Rock Candy collectible will hit stores soon! Also: details on Splathouse podcast's Hobgoblins (1988) discussion, Alamo Drafthouse and Kodak's first-ever Reel Film Day, and release details for Bigfoot the Movie.
Funko's Ellen Ripley Rock Candy Collectible: From Funko: "A Pop! and ReAction just aren't enough - Ellen Ripley will be joining the Rock Candy line soon!
Coming soon!"
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Splathouse Podcast Presents a Hobgoblins Discussion: From Splathouse: "For your consideration: Our four panelists (Sarah, Mike, John, and Jim) are joined by a Twitter friend (@parkerandcooley), an Academy Award nominee (Christopher Walken), a quiet coyote, and Rick Sloane (writer/director of The Visitants and Vice Academy). Can the gang survive the chaos or will they be seduced by the evil, mind-altering Hobgoblins? Find out this week!
Plus! All the regular bullshit you love: What Do Ya Know?...
Funko's Ellen Ripley Rock Candy Collectible: From Funko: "A Pop! and ReAction just aren't enough - Ellen Ripley will be joining the Rock Candy line soon!
Coming soon!"
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Splathouse Podcast Presents a Hobgoblins Discussion: From Splathouse: "For your consideration: Our four panelists (Sarah, Mike, John, and Jim) are joined by a Twitter friend (@parkerandcooley), an Academy Award nominee (Christopher Walken), a quiet coyote, and Rick Sloane (writer/director of The Visitants and Vice Academy). Can the gang survive the chaos or will they be seduced by the evil, mind-altering Hobgoblins? Find out this week!
Plus! All the regular bullshit you love: What Do Ya Know?...
- 2/20/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Diehard Daily Dead readers know that Patrick Bromley (also the host of the F This Movie! podcast) is a big fan of Jackson Stewart’s Beyond the Gates (for proof, look no further than his love letter to the movie), so it is rather fitting that Patrick was recently a special guest on the Splathouse podcast to discuss the VHS board game horror movie, and you can listen to the new episode right here, right now.
Listen to the new Splathouse episode below, and in case you missed it, check out the podcast’s episode on The Pit, featuring Daily Dead’s Scott Drebit as a special guest.
From the Splathouse Podcast: “Turn the lights down and the volume up! This week The Splathouse Gang (all rights reserved) look at Jackson Stewart’s VHS-era horror tone poem to video culture, family, and the boardgame occult: Beyond the Gates (2016).
Writer/director...
Listen to the new Splathouse episode below, and in case you missed it, check out the podcast’s episode on The Pit, featuring Daily Dead’s Scott Drebit as a special guest.
From the Splathouse Podcast: “Turn the lights down and the volume up! This week The Splathouse Gang (all rights reserved) look at Jackson Stewart’s VHS-era horror tone poem to video culture, family, and the boardgame occult: Beyond the Gates (2016).
Writer/director...
- 2/6/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Murder Weapon
Stars: Linnea Quigley, Karen Russell, Lyle Waggoner, Lenny Rose, Stephen Steward, Michael Jacobs Jr, Allen First, Richard J. Sebastian, Eric Freeman, Rodger Burt, Allen Tombello | Written by Ross A. Perron | Directed by David DeCoteau
When mobster daughters Dawn (Linnea Quigley, Creepozoids) and Amy (Karen Russell, Vice Academy) by chance meet in an insane asylum, the pair hatch a plan to free themselves. They do this by manipulating and downright blackmailing their psychiatrists Dr. Randolph (Lyle Waggoner, Wonder Woman) and Dr. Gram (Lenny Rose, Beach Babes From Beyond). Once successfully free, the pair decide to celebrate their freedom by holding a little get together. They decide to invite their ex-boyfriends Kevin (Stephen Steward), Eric (Michael Jacobs Jr), Cary (Allen First), Billy (Richard J. Sebastian), Jeff (Eric “Garbage Day!” Freeman), Bart (Rodger Burt) and Al (Allen Tombello) to celebrate their release and hopefully get a little of welcome home action.
Stars: Linnea Quigley, Karen Russell, Lyle Waggoner, Lenny Rose, Stephen Steward, Michael Jacobs Jr, Allen First, Richard J. Sebastian, Eric Freeman, Rodger Burt, Allen Tombello | Written by Ross A. Perron | Directed by David DeCoteau
When mobster daughters Dawn (Linnea Quigley, Creepozoids) and Amy (Karen Russell, Vice Academy) by chance meet in an insane asylum, the pair hatch a plan to free themselves. They do this by manipulating and downright blackmailing their psychiatrists Dr. Randolph (Lyle Waggoner, Wonder Woman) and Dr. Gram (Lenny Rose, Beach Babes From Beyond). Once successfully free, the pair decide to celebrate their freedom by holding a little get together. They decide to invite their ex-boyfriends Kevin (Stephen Steward), Eric (Michael Jacobs Jr), Cary (Allen First), Billy (Richard J. Sebastian), Jeff (Eric “Garbage Day!” Freeman), Bart (Rodger Burt) and Al (Allen Tombello) to celebrate their release and hopefully get a little of welcome home action.
- 12/9/2016
- by Mondo Squallido
- Nerdly
Stars: Tom Bartlett, Paige Sullivan, Steven Boggs, Tamara Clatterbuck, Duane Whitaker, Daran Norris, Billy Frank, Jeffrey Culver | Written and Directed by Rick Sloane
As someone who grew up haunting video stores throughout the late 80s and well into the 90s, director Rick Sloane was something of an icon. You see I was one of those teenagers who loved to rent any and all T&A comedies I could lay my hands on, and Sloane was the man behind Vice Academy and its six, yes six(!) sequels. Why Vice Academy? Well my other love at the time was horror movies, and in particular those featuring scream queens such as Linnea Quigley, Michelle Bauer, Brinke Stevens and Monique Gabrielle… and Vice Academy – and its immediate sequel – starred the one and only Ms. Quigley – it was, at least for me at the time, kismet: Linnea Quigley and T&A comedy? Sounded like heaven...
As someone who grew up haunting video stores throughout the late 80s and well into the 90s, director Rick Sloane was something of an icon. You see I was one of those teenagers who loved to rent any and all T&A comedies I could lay my hands on, and Sloane was the man behind Vice Academy and its six, yes six(!) sequels. Why Vice Academy? Well my other love at the time was horror movies, and in particular those featuring scream queens such as Linnea Quigley, Michelle Bauer, Brinke Stevens and Monique Gabrielle… and Vice Academy – and its immediate sequel – starred the one and only Ms. Quigley – it was, at least for me at the time, kismet: Linnea Quigley and T&A comedy? Sounded like heaven...
- 11/18/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
"All my work! Thirty years, I have tried to prevent this from happening." Lucky for us (and unlucky for the film's characters), the vault was opened and McCreedy's (Jeffrey Culver) work was released with mischievous and deadly results in Rick Sloane's Hobgoblins (1988), coming to Blu-ray this fall courtesy of Vinegar Syndrome.
Special features for Vinegar Syndrome's Hobgoblins Blu-ray have not yet been revealed, but we'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on further details. In the meantime, we have a look at the Blu-ray cover art, trailer, and synopsis below. Are you looking forward to Hobgoblins coming out on Blu-ray?
From Vinegar Syndrome: "What the world needs now is Hobgoblins on Blu-ray! Coming in October from Vinegar Syndrome."
Synopsis (via Blu-ray.com): "A young security guard must track down diminutive aliens who kill people even as they make their fantasies come true."
Cover art via Blu-ray.com:...
Special features for Vinegar Syndrome's Hobgoblins Blu-ray have not yet been revealed, but we'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on further details. In the meantime, we have a look at the Blu-ray cover art, trailer, and synopsis below. Are you looking forward to Hobgoblins coming out on Blu-ray?
From Vinegar Syndrome: "What the world needs now is Hobgoblins on Blu-ray! Coming in October from Vinegar Syndrome."
Synopsis (via Blu-ray.com): "A young security guard must track down diminutive aliens who kill people even as they make their fantasies come true."
Cover art via Blu-ray.com:...
- 9/2/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Results, revelations and revenge is the trinity of terror present in Toby Osborne's arthouse horror 'Virginia Obscura'. Production has just begun on the Summer 2013 release and the first look at a piece of poster art plus the full synopsis are right here. The concept...'At the heart of most slasher films, there's a bunch of sex-crazed teenagers getting drunk and wild, but what if a masked killer doesn't crash the party? Instead what if, 20 years later, their darkest sins are suddenly exposed...and punished.' The new horror project stars a whole mixture of classic 80's horror and b-movie stars plus some fresh genre faces as well. We have Matt Mitler ('Basketcase 2'), Ken Abraham ('Creepozoids', 'Hobgoblins') and Linnea Quigley ('Return Of The Living Dead') all on board and will also enjoy roles also from newcomers Christopher Marrone ('Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies'...
- 11/28/2012
- Horror Asylum
By Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com
Production has begun for the upcoming horror film Virginia Obscura, a grindhouse-meets-arthouse horror/thriller, starring Matt Mitler (The Mutilator), Ken Abraham (Creepozoids), Linnea Quigley (Return Of The Living Dead), Jessica Cameron (Silent Night) and Christopher Marrone (Abraham Lincoln vs Zombies) in a film by Toby Osborne.
Check out a larger version of the poster below the press release.
From The Press Release:
“I’m thrilled to bring together an incredible cast of stars from the 1980’s horrors and cult B-movies that we know and love, as well as the next generation of genre stars following in their footsteps,” says Osborne who is making his directorial debut, based on his original script which placed in the top 25 at Screamfest and Shriekfest Film Festivals.
About The Cast:
Matt Mitler is the iconic star of cult-classics The Mutilator, Basketcase 2, Deadtime Stories, Breeders, The Occultist, and Mutant War. He...
Production has begun for the upcoming horror film Virginia Obscura, a grindhouse-meets-arthouse horror/thriller, starring Matt Mitler (The Mutilator), Ken Abraham (Creepozoids), Linnea Quigley (Return Of The Living Dead), Jessica Cameron (Silent Night) and Christopher Marrone (Abraham Lincoln vs Zombies) in a film by Toby Osborne.
Check out a larger version of the poster below the press release.
From The Press Release:
“I’m thrilled to bring together an incredible cast of stars from the 1980’s horrors and cult B-movies that we know and love, as well as the next generation of genre stars following in their footsteps,” says Osborne who is making his directorial debut, based on his original script which placed in the top 25 at Screamfest and Shriekfest Film Festivals.
About The Cast:
Matt Mitler is the iconic star of cult-classics The Mutilator, Basketcase 2, Deadtime Stories, Breeders, The Occultist, and Mutant War. He...
- 11/27/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Between doing server switches and freaking out my fellow Fango staffers (and countless others) with my love of Joe Dante's Gremlins this week, a bunch of news rolled in that we didn't get a chance to cover for you in the past few days. Usually when we do the"In Brief" we limit the coverage to horror films only, but this time we're throwing in a little bit of everything, including several event listings.
So here's our latest roundup of bite-sized nuggets of horror news from Fango and around the 'net.
Los Angeles' first annual Vampire-con, which we've been following regularly has unveiled the lineup for their film festival. They'll be showing Count Yorga: Vampire, The Lost Boys, Midnight Son, The Velvet Vampire, and Tony Scott's The Hunger. The screenings feature special guests, panels and more. Visit http://www.vampire-con.com for all the details. After months of rumors and spectulation,...
So here's our latest roundup of bite-sized nuggets of horror news from Fango and around the 'net.
Los Angeles' first annual Vampire-con, which we've been following regularly has unveiled the lineup for their film festival. They'll be showing Count Yorga: Vampire, The Lost Boys, Midnight Son, The Velvet Vampire, and Tony Scott's The Hunger. The screenings feature special guests, panels and more. Visit http://www.vampire-con.com for all the details. After months of rumors and spectulation,...
- 8/1/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
In this incarnation of our Videolog column (which began in 1982 with VHS and Betamax), Starlog now posts information Tuesdays on the genre titles being released (or re-released) on DVD and Blu-ray. Prices listed are Msrp, though the clickable links lead to Amazon where the savings is significant. Here’s what’s out this week (mostly today):
DVD Releases for June 23, 2009
Hobgoblins 1 & 2 (Micro Werks, $14.98 each): If you thought Ghoulies was a second-rate rip-off of Gremlins, then you should check out Rick Sloane’s notorious 1987 knockoff and its sequel. The former, first released in 1987, comes with Sloane commentary, a Making-of, cast interviews and a still gallery. The latter, a brand-new feature, has more commentary from Sloane, a Making of, cast interviews, deleted scenes and a still gallery.
Inkheart (New Line, DVD $28.98; Blu-ray $35.99): Brendan Fraser, Eliza Bennett, Helen Mirren, Paul Bettany, Jim Broadbent and Andy Serkis star in director Iain Softley...
DVD Releases for June 23, 2009
Hobgoblins 1 & 2 (Micro Werks, $14.98 each): If you thought Ghoulies was a second-rate rip-off of Gremlins, then you should check out Rick Sloane’s notorious 1987 knockoff and its sequel. The former, first released in 1987, comes with Sloane commentary, a Making-of, cast interviews and a still gallery. The latter, a brand-new feature, has more commentary from Sloane, a Making of, cast interviews, deleted scenes and a still gallery.
Inkheart (New Line, DVD $28.98; Blu-ray $35.99): Brendan Fraser, Eliza Bennett, Helen Mirren, Paul Bettany, Jim Broadbent and Andy Serkis star in director Iain Softley...
- 6/23/2009
- by no-reply@starlog.com (ALLAN DART)
- Starlog
Many of you may not be familiar with the name Rick Sloane right off the top of your head. If you ever watched "Mystery Science Theater 3000" or USA Network's "Up All Night", chances are you're familiar with his work. Heck, without Sloane's cinematic output, the programmers of "USA Up All Night" would have had around fourteen empty hours they'd have had to fill with umpteenth repeats of Zapped Again!, Nymphoid Barbarian in Dinosaur Hell, Dr.Alien, and the (the title escapes me) one about the leprechaun that grants the horny teenagers wish about getting into the pants of the girl of his dreams only to find himself shrunk down to near microscopic size inside of her vagina clinging to her pubic hairs for dear life. You don't see stuff like that every day.
Throughout Rick Sloane's 25-year career he's done films with the likes of Martin Sheen, Wings Hauser,...
Throughout Rick Sloane's 25-year career he's done films with the likes of Martin Sheen, Wings Hauser,...
- 6/23/2009
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
Because you demanded it! And by you I mean someone you don't know. Look. Someone somewhere out there demanded it. Was it you? Because if we find out the rest of us are going to come to your house. Let he who demanded a Hobgoblins 2 and a 20th Anniversary special edition DVD of the original speak up now. I'm waiting.
The original Hobgoblins may be more (in)famous for having been riffed on by "Mystery Science Theater 3000" that it is for its own bad movie merits. That still did not deter filmmaker Rick Sloane from making a sequel to his notorious 1988 horror comedy about ancient critters that look like fanged angora throw pillows from hell that escape from their film vault prison and raise hell as only one would expect from fuzzy murderous muppet monsters with hallucinatory powers that can make unsuspecting victims believe their wildest fantasies are coming true.
The original Hobgoblins may be more (in)famous for having been riffed on by "Mystery Science Theater 3000" that it is for its own bad movie merits. That still did not deter filmmaker Rick Sloane from making a sequel to his notorious 1988 horror comedy about ancient critters that look like fanged angora throw pillows from hell that escape from their film vault prison and raise hell as only one would expect from fuzzy murderous muppet monsters with hallucinatory powers that can make unsuspecting victims believe their wildest fantasies are coming true.
- 5/7/2009
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
• The new Micro Werks DVD outfit gave Fango the scoop on cover art and details for new special-edition discs (coming June 23) of Rick Sloane’s notorious Gremlins knockoff Hobgoblins (a Mystery Science Theater 3000 favorite) and his new sequel Hobgoblins 2. The first flick has been digitally remastered in widescreen, and the follow-up “shot in 35mm and made to look painstakingly identical to the original,” per the company.
Extras on Hobgoblins include:
• Audio commentary by writer/director Sloane
• Hobgoblins: The Making of a Disasterpiece documentary
• Interviews with the original cast
• Still gallery
• Remastered 35mm trailer
Hobgoblins 2 comes with:
• Audio commentary by Sloane
• Making-of featurette with cast interviews
• Deleted scenes
• Still gallery
• 35mm theatrical trailer
Retail price is $14.98 each. Micro Werks (which has yet to set up an official website) also has five discs in Johnny Legend’s The Vampire Chronicles series streeting on the 23rd for $9.98 each. The contents are...
Extras on Hobgoblins include:
• Audio commentary by writer/director Sloane
• Hobgoblins: The Making of a Disasterpiece documentary
• Interviews with the original cast
• Still gallery
• Remastered 35mm trailer
Hobgoblins 2 comes with:
• Audio commentary by Sloane
• Making-of featurette with cast interviews
• Deleted scenes
• Still gallery
• 35mm theatrical trailer
Retail price is $14.98 each. Micro Werks (which has yet to set up an official website) also has five discs in Johnny Legend’s The Vampire Chronicles series streeting on the 23rd for $9.98 each. The contents are...
- 5/6/2009
- Fangoria
Who doesn't love cute, adorable, fuzzy little amimaws? Hobgoblins 2 is out! These vicious, evil, vile litttle fuzzies are the best/worst pet in the world. Just as cute as the vermin in Critters, Ghoulies, Gremlins, and Troll, Hobgoblins just beg to be hugged to death.
In the new sequel to one of the worst films of all time by Rick Sloane, young Kevin is once again a victim the nasty old curse of the Hobgoblins. Kevin has to help old Mr. McCreedy break out of a mental hospital in order to save his friends before the Hobgoblins can create their wildest fantasies and worst fears. Hobgoblins 2 Stars Josh Mills, Sabrina Bolin, Jason Buuck, Jordana Berliner, Josh Green, Roland Esquivel and Chanel Ryan. Watch the trailer...
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In the new sequel to one of the worst films of all time by Rick Sloane, young Kevin is once again a victim the nasty old curse of the Hobgoblins. Kevin has to help old Mr. McCreedy break out of a mental hospital in order to save his friends before the Hobgoblins can create their wildest fantasies and worst fears. Hobgoblins 2 Stars Josh Mills, Sabrina Bolin, Jason Buuck, Jordana Berliner, Josh Green, Roland Esquivel and Chanel Ryan. Watch the trailer...
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- 3/23/2009
- by Superheidi
- Planet Fury
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