Satan War (1979) Available February 25

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#horror – #horrormovies – #SatanWar – #AGFA – @filmarchive –

A D.I.Y. answer to THE AMITYVILLE HORROR from Texas actor Bart La Rue, SATAN WAR is an unforgettable Satanic panic artifact. When newlyweds Louise and Bill Foster move into a new house, they’re confronted by a supernatural entity. And things only get worse from there. Never legitimately released until now, SATAN WAR floats across the screen in a black cloud of pummeling synthesizers, hallucinogenic visuals, and unsettling themes.

STARRING: Sally Schermerhorn, Jimmy Drankovitch, Jane August, Reggie De Morton

Weekly Horror Releases: January 28, 2025

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This week’s horror 4K, Blu-ray and DVD releases!

Endless Night / Picture Mommy Dead (Peril & Distress Double Feature, 4K Ultra HD) Available March 4

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#horror – #horrormovies – #EndlessNight #PictureMommyDead – #KLStudioClassics – @KLStudioClassic –

This second P&D release includes two more classic and terrifying thrillers. PICTURE MOMMY DEAD (1966) – From cult filmmaker Bert I. Gordon, the director of The Food of the Gods and Empire of the Ants, comes this haunting thriller that will send chills down your spine. After Edward Shelley’s (Don Ameche) wealthy wife (Zsa Zsa Gabor) dies in a mysterious fire, he marries Francene (Martha Hyer), the governess of his daughter Susan (Susan Gordon). Francene is only interested in Edward’s money and wastes no time spending his inheritance. She then turns her attention to Susan—if Susan and Edward were both to die, the rest of the inheritance would go to Anthony (Maxwell Reed), Edward’s cousin and Francene’s former lover. Beautifully shot by Ellsworth Fredericks (Invasion of the Body Snatchers) and co-starring Wendell Corey and Signe Hasso. ENDLESS NIGHT (1972) – Based on the terrifying suspense novel by Agatha Christie, the legendary writer of Death on the Nile and Murder on the Orient Express, Endless Night stars Hayley Mills as a wealthy heiress who moves into a magnificent dream house with her new husband (Hywel Bennett). But when murder begins to make itself at home, the stage is set for a stunning climax that even hardcore Christie fans consider one of her darkest and most shocking twists ever. George Sanders, Britt Ekland and Lois Maxwell co-star in this gripping psychological thriller, masterfully adapted and directed by Sidney Gilliat; and featuring a haunting score by the great Bernard Herrmann (North by Northwest, Psycho).

STARRING: Martha Hyer, Britt Ekland, Don Ameche

Street Trash 2024 (2024) Available February 25

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#horror – #horrormovies – #StreetTrash2024 – #VinegarSyndromePictures – @VinegarSyndrome –

n the year 2050, global economic turmoil has destroyed the middle class in Cape Town, South Africa, which is now divided between the ultra-rich and the extremely poor, whose squalid existences are relegated to filthy encampments besieged by ongoing turf wars. Newcomer Alex, who’s on the run from local crime boss the Rat King, is rescued by long-time street-dweller Ronald and given refuge at his compound, inhabited by a ragtag group of colorful characters. However, her sense of security is short-lived as soon after her arrival, various members of the community begin to vanish. Determined to find out what’s going on, Ronald, Alex, and their friends discover that evil Mayor Mostert is eliminating all homeless people using an experimental chemical known only as “Viper” – a substance that melts through flesh and turns human bone into puddles of goo…

The second feature film by multi-award winning director Ryan Kruger (Fried Barry) and from the co-creators and producers of The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs, STREET TRASH is a spiritual sequel to the 80’s cult classic, shot in 35mm Techniscope and filmed entirely on location in South Africa. Executive produced by Roy Frumkes and Jim Muro, creators of the original Street Trash, and featuring impressive and explosive meltdown effects sequences designed by Kevin Bitters (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Adrian Smith (Resident Evil: The Final Chapter), Vinegar Syndrome Pictures presents the world Blu-ray debut of this gory and slimy action-comedy.

STARRING: Sean Cameron Michael, Donna Cormack-Thomson, Joe Vaz, Lloyd Martinez Newkirk

The Seventh Curse / Witch From Nepal Available February 25

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Golden Harvest was one of Hong Kong’s biggest and most prolific producers of big-budget genre films, with titles ranging from martial arts adventures to grisly horror and thrillers. Presented here are a set of genre-defying and genre-blending classics that skillfully intertwine horror, action, fantasy, and generally jaw-dropping weirdness.

Dr. Yuan is a world-famous adventurer whose exploits have found him playing everything from hostage negotiator to exploring the most offbeat corners of the globe. While in the jungles of Thailand, Dr. Yuan rescues a young woman from a bloodthirsty supernatural sect named the “Worm Tribe,” as they attempt to sacrifice her to their ancient evil deity. After a Worm Tribe elder forces the doctor to swallow a handful of bullets, Dr. Yuan becomes afflicted by the “seven blood curses,” which cause the bullets to burst from his body. Determined to find a cure before the seventh and final curse takes his life, Dr. Yuan returns to the jungle, where he must defeat the Worm Tribe and other unexpected supernatural obstacles.

An off-the-wall blending of action, adventure, and insane supernatural horror, Lam Ngai Kai’s (Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky) THE SEVENTH CURSE offers enough mind-boggling mayhem to satisfy even the most jaded genre film fan’s appetite, from thrilling action sequences, plentiful practical creature effects, and all the over-the-top blood and violence perfected by Cat III cinema. Featuring memorable performances by Hong Kong film legends Chin Siu-Ho (Fist of Legend), Chow Yun-fat (Hard Boiled), and Maggie Cheung (Hero), THE SEVENTH CURSE makes its US Blu-ray debut newly restored and fully uncut.

Joe and his girlfriend travel to Nepal to escape their busy lives. However, their vacation takes an unwelcome turn when Joe is injured while on safari and goes missing. Once found, he is brought to a hospital where a mysterious woman tells him that he’s been chosen to be the leader of a mystical tribe in order to fight against an evil sorcerer. Upon returning to Hong Kong, Joe tries to forget about his ordeal. However, the mysterious woman tracks him down, and the two soon fall madly in love. Unfortunately, the sorcerer is also in Hong Kong searching for the mysterious woman, and Joe soon finds himself embroiled in a savage fight between good and evil.

Starring international superstar Chow Yun-fat (The Killer), WITCH FROM NEPAL is a thrilling Hong Kong actioner fused with fantasy and supernatural horror. Directed by action choreographer Ching Siu-Tang (A Chinese Ghost Story) and culminating with an impressive final showdown that defies both time and space, this genre-bending oddity finally comes to US Blu-ray, newly restored and completely uncut.

STARRING: Chow Yun-Fat, Maggie Cheung, Siu-Ho Chin

New Life (2023) Available February 25

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#horror – #horrormovies – #NewLife – #BrainstormMedia –

A mysterious woman on the run, and the resourceful fixer assigned to bring her in. Their two unique stories inextricably link, as the stakes of the pursuit rise to apocalyptic proportions.

STARRING: Sonya Walger, Hayley Erin, Tony Amendola

The Last Circus (2010) Available February 25

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#horror – #horrormovies – #TheLastCircus – #MagnoliaPictures – @MagnoliaPics –

1937, Spain is in the midst of the brutal Spanish Civil War. A Happy circus clown is interrupted mid-performance and forcibly recruited by a militia. Still in his costume, he is handed a machete and led into battle against National soldiers, where he single handedly massacres an entire platoon. Fast forward to 1973, the tail end of the Franco regime. Javier, the son of the clown, dreams of following in his father’s career footsteps, but has seen too much tragedy in his life – he’s simply not funny and is only equipped to play the role of the Sad Clown. He finds work in a circus where he befriends an outlandish cast of characters, but as the Sad Clown he must take the abuse of the brutish Happy Clown Sergio, who humiliates Javier daily in the name of entertainment. It is here that he meets Natalia, a gorgeous acrobat, and abused wife of Sergio. Javier falls deeply in love with Natalia and tries to rescue her from her cruel and violent husband, unleashing Sergio’s jealousy. But Natalia is torn between her affection towards Javier and her lust for Sergio. With neither man willing to back down, this twisted love triangle evolves into a ferocious battle between Sad Clown and Happy Clown, escalating to unbelievable heights in this absurd, shocking, irreverent and unforgettable film.

STARRING: Carlos Areces, Antonio de la Torre, Carolina Bang, Manuel Tallafé

The Call (2020) Available January 28

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From the creator of Final Destination, Lin Shaye and Tobin Bell star in this terrifying tale of death from the fall of 1987. A group of small town friends must survive the night in the home of a sinister couple after a tragic accident.

STARRING: Lin Shaye, Tobin Bell, Chester Rushing

#AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead (2024) Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #AMFAD – #AllMyFriendsAreDead – #Cineverse – @Cineverse_ent –

A group of college friends rent an Airbnb for the biggest music festival of the year. But their weekend of partying quickly takes a turn, as the group is murdered one by one, in correspondence with the seven deadly sins.

STARRING: Jade Pettyjohn, JoJo Siwa, Ali Fumiko Whitney, Jennifer Ens

Glitch Ditch 34 Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #GlitchDitch34 – #DieStarPictures –

Die Star Pictures proudly presents Glitch Ditch 34, a raw, unfiltered, and wildly entertaining peek into the making of the cult classic Time Rippers!. From hilariously chaotic behind-the-scenes moments to jaw-dropping reveals of how the mind-bending effects came to life, this collection will thrill superfans and newcomers alike.

STARRING: James Balsamo

Glitch Ditch 33 Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #GlitchDitch33 – #DieStarPictures –

Die Star Pictures takes you behind the curtain once again with Glitch Ditch 33, a thrilling collection of candid moments from the making of the sci-fi phenomenon Time Rippers!. Witness the outtakes, the bloopers, and the creative breakthroughs that warped time and space into cinematic gold. Plus, take your creativity to the next level with exclusive stop-motion animation tutorials straight from the geniuses behind the film.

STARRING: James Balsamo

Glitch Ditch 32 Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #GlitchDitch32 – #DieStarPictures –

Die Star Pictures invites you to dive into the chaotic genius of James Balsamo with Glitch Ditch 32 a behind-the-scenes thrill ride through the madcap world of indie filmmaking. Packed with exclusive moments, wild bloopers, and off-the-rails shenanigans, this collection showcases the unhinged creativity behind Balsamo’s most jaw-dropping films.

STARRING: James Balsamo

Freelance (2024) Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #Freelance – #GravitasVentures – @GravitasVOD –

When a down-on-her luck video editor takes a mysterious, well-paying job cutting snuff films, she finds herself seemingly haunted by the people in her videos.

STARRING: Nicole Pastor, Jordan Fraser-Trumble, Stephen Degenaro, Jasper Bagg, Hannah Brook

Sweet Sweet Lonely Girl (2016) Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #SweetSweetLonelyGirl – #YellowVeilPictures –

Soon after moving in with her aging aunt Dora, Adele meets Beth, seductive and mysterious, who tests the limits of Adele’s moral ground and sends her spiraling down a psychologically unstable and phantasmagoric path.

STARRING: Quinn Shephard, Erin Wilhelmi, Susan Kellermann

Starve Acre (2023) Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #StarveAcre – #BrainstormMedia –

Based on the bestselling novel. Richard and Juliette’s idyllic family life is thrown into turmoil when their son starts acting strangely. At Starve Acre, their remote family home, Richard obsessively buries himself in exploring a folkloric myth that the ancient tree on their land is imbued with supernatural powers. After an unexpected discovery, the couple unwittingly allow dark and sinister forces into their home, awakening an evil rooted in the countryside that offers a disturbing possibility of reconnection between them.

STARRING: Matt Smith, Morfydd Clark

The Sacrifice Game (2023) Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #TheSacrificeGame – #Shudder – @shudder –

Everyone at the Blackvale School for Girls has gone home for the holidays except for students Clara and Samantha and their teacher, Miss Tanner. When a gang of cult killers arrives at the school, intent on summoning a demonic force, the girls must fight to survive the night—but the demon has other plans for everyone involved.

STARRING: Mena Massoud, Olivia Scott Welch, Chloë Levine

A Little More Flesh (2020) Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #ALittleMoreFlesh – #ArtLabel –

When deviant director Stanley Durall returns to his erotic thriller, God’s Lonely Woman, to record an audio commentary for a boutique label, he accidentally unleashes vengeful spirits — cursed spectres who are ready to enact brutal and bloody revenge for his past transgressions…

The A Little More Flesh films combine bold performances with transgressive scripts to create unique cinematic experiences critics have called “Funny, shocking, sad, beautiful and very, very clever” (Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Alliance of Women Film Journalists) and “The best film of the year. A completely new form of horror” (The Devil Times Five podcast). Bringing together an unforgettable cast of characters played by Elf Lyons, Harley Dee, Hazel Townsend, and many more, featuring cameos by Lloyd Kaufman (Troma), Laurence R Harvey (Human Centipede II), and Lauren Ashley Carter (The Woman), all shot on iPhones, brace yourself for an experience comparable to “recent masterclasses including Peter Strickland’s In Fabric and Jordan Peele’s Get Out” (Heller-Nicholas).

STARRING: Elf Lyons, Hazel Townsend, Harley Dee, Sean Mahoney

Kuso (2017) Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #Kuso – #Shudder – @shudder –

Broadcasting through a makeshift network of discarded televisions, KUSO is a shifting series of vignettes tangled in the aftermath of Los Angeles’s worst earthquake nightmare. Travel between screens and aftershocks into the twisted lives of the survived. Blending nightmarish visions, animation and a shocking image of a distorted America, this is the daring debut and Sundance sensation from director Steve, aka renowned musician Flying Lotus. Delirious, provocative and darkly hilarious, KUSO is as verbose with macabre, music, melancholy and unimaginable imagery. You won’t believe your eyes, or your mind.

STARRING: Hannibal Buress, George Clinton, David Firth, Arden Banks

The Keep (1983) (4K Ultra HD Set) Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #TheKeep – #VinegarSyndrome – @VinegarSyndrome –

Nazi-occupied Romania, 1941: In a small and gloomy village hidden deep in the mountains, German troops have arrived to lay siege. Although warned by the townspeople to stay out of a mysterious and ornately carved structure known only as “The Keep,” two arrogant soldiers ignore their orders and break into the obelisk, hoping to find stowed treasure, but instead unleash an ancient evil force which, with each new victim, grows stronger and more powerful. After suffering large casualties at its hands, Captain Klaus Woermann is informed that the only person who might be capable of defeating this monstrous and demonic entity is an elderly Jewish historian named Dr. Theodore Cuza, who is being held captive with his daughter in a concentration camp…

The legendary horror spectacle from director Michael Mann (Heat, Miami Vice), adapted from genre writer F. Paul Wilson’s New York Times best-selling novel, THE KEEP is a mesmerizing visual feast of supernatural terror enhanced by a remarkable original score by Tangerine Dream (Sorcerer) along with jaw-dropping special effects by Nick Maley (Superman, Lifeforce). Starring Scott Glenn (The Hunt for Red October), Jürgen Prochnow (David Lynch’s Dune, Das Boot), Alberta Watson (Hackers), and two-time Oscar® nominee Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings film franchise), Vinegar Syndrome is thrilled to at last offer the 4K UHD and Blu-ray debut of this highly sought-after and long unavailable cult film classic, newly restored for this release from its original camera negative and featuring exclusive new interviews with cast and crew revealing the fascinating production history of this one-of-a-kind cinematic experience.

STARRING: Scott Glenn, Alberta Watson, Jürgen Prochnow, Robert Prosky

The Coffee Table (2022) Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #TheCoffeeTable – #CinephobiaReleasing – @CinephobiaR –

Jesus and María are a couple going through a difficult time in their relationship. Nevertheless, they have just become parents. To shape their new life, they decide to buy a new coffee table. A decision that will change their existence.

STARRING: David Pareja, Estefanía de los Santos, Josep Maria Riera, Claudia Riera

Carnage for Christmas (2024) Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #CarnageforChristmas – #DarkStarPictures – @DarkStarPics –

It’s Christmas, so come with us on a blood-soaked sleigh ride to the conservative hometown of trans true-crime podcaster, Lola. Worried about the town’s reaction to her transition, Lola is ready to take on anyone this holiday season! However, she didn’t expect that person to be a Santa masked killer – paying grisly homage to the town’s own haunted legend, The Toymaker. Now Lola – who has her own connection to the original Toymaker murders – must put an end to these gruesome murders.

STARRING: Jeremy Moineau, Dominque Booth, Zarif, Olivia Deeble

Cannibal! The Musical (1993) Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #CannibalTheMusical – #DegausserVideo – @DegausserVideo –

Alferd Packer, awaiting his execution on the charge of cannibalism, recounts his harrowing story of survival in the snow-covered Colorado mountains while on an ill-fated quest for riches. After being convinced by a group of gold prospectors to join their expedition, Alferd loses his beloved horse, Liane, which unwittingly sets the men on an unplanned adventure, including encounters with a group of very unusual Indians, facing off with ultra-manly fur trappers, and, of course, fudge packing, all before becoming stranded in the freezing winter with no provisions. As tempers flare and stomachs growl, the posse is forced to make the only logical decision: eat each other!

From the deranged and brilliant minds behind the international TV sensation South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s legendary feature filmmaking debut CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL is the over-the-top, all-singing, and all-dancing story of real-life Colorado cannibal Alferd Packer! Starring Parker as Packer and featuring a guest appearance from legendary experimental filmmaker Stan Brakhage, this unpredictable and thoroughly unhinged musical memoir through one of the grislier footnotes in American history comes to Blu-ray from Degausser Video, newly restored from the best-surviving video and film materials; presented both from the video master plus, for the first time ever, from the only existing 35mm print, and featuring an exclusive and all new feature-length making-of documentary in addition to loads of archival extras and revealing new interviews!

STARRING: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Dian Bachar, Stan Brakhage

Blood-A-Rama Triple Frightmare II Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #BloodARamaTripleFrightmareII – #AGFA – @filmarchive –

Mutilation maniacs on the loose! Blood-A-Rama Triple Frightmare II collects three sun-baked, kitsch-gore horror classicks that were produced in the shadow of the iconic Blood Feast. In Love Goddesses of Blood Island aka Six She’s and A He—presented in its long-lost, original uncut version for the first time ever—a man (Bill Rogers, A Taste of Blood) washes ashore on an island inhabited only by women . . . with a taste for guts. Follow That Skirt aka Mondo Weirdo follows the exploits of a creepozoid slasher in a vortex of bad taste that would make John Waters proud. Finally, The Undertaker and His Pals tells the delightful story of a fast food joint that serves more than hamburgers. Featuring a commentary track from actor/comedian Patton Oswalt and an option to watch the full program in “drive-in” mode, this collection will provide you with a true night to dismember.

STARRING: Launa Hodges, Bill Rogers, Dale West, Warrene Ott

Black Eyed Susan (2024) Available January 28

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#horror – #horrormovies – #BlackEyedSusan – #VinegarSyndromePictures – @VinegarSyndrome –

Derek’s life has taken a turn for the worse. Barely surviving off of ride-share income and living in his car, a chance encounter with childhood friend Gil offers new hope in the form of an unusual job offer: serving as a live tester for a highly sophisticated and unsettlingly realistic AI-powered sex doll named Susan; one specifically designed to handle extreme physical abuse. Initially concerned about how working on such a project might affect his already fragile mental health, the allure of a regular salary is too hard to resist, and Derek agrees. As their sessions become increasingly intense and personal, Derek begins feeling an unexpected emotional attachment towards Susan, which forces him to confront more of his submerged inner demons…

From acclaimed underground writer/director Scooter McCrae (Shatter Dead) comes Black Eyed Susan. Starring Damian Maffei (The Strangers: Prey At Night) and newcomer Yvonne Emilie Thälker in their captivating screen debut as Susan, this unsettling exploration of contemporary sexuality and moral posturing, set against a science-fiction backdrop, offers a stark glimpse at a future that is likely just around the corner. Scored by renowned Italian composer Fabio Frizzi (The Beyond, Zombie) and photographed entirely on 16mm film, Vinegar Syndrome Pictures is proud to present Black Eyed Susan on Blu-ray, loaded with engrossing interviews and commentaries with the cast and crew.

STARRING: Damian Maffei, Yvonne Emilie Thälker, Marc Romeo, Scott Fowler

Opera (1987) (4K Ultra HD) Available January 28

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INCLUDES 2 RESTORED VERSIONS WITH 8+ HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES

It’s been acclaimed by aficionados worldwide as his biggest film (Bloody Disgusting), a breathtaking visual feast (Daily Dead) and up there with DEEP RED and SUSPIRIA (DVD Drive-In). Now experience Dario Argento’s last full-fledged masterpiece (Slant Magazine) in The Director’s Cut and U.S. Theatrical Version: When a young opera singer (Cristina Marsillach, in her career-defining performance) is stalked by a masked psychopath, she will be forced into a grisly aria of murder, memories and unimaginable torment. Ian Charleson (CHARIOTS OF FIRE), Urbano Barberini (DEMONS), Antonella Vitale (THE CHURCH), Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni (MOTHER OF TEARS) and Daria Nicolodi (TENEBRE) co-star in this definitive presentation of one of Argento’s best (IndieWire) – co-written by Franco Ferrini (PHENOMENA) with cinematography by Oscar® winner Ronnie Taylor (GANDHI) and music by Brian Eno, Bill Wyman and Claudio Simonetti – newly scanned in 4K from the original camera negatives at Cinecittà with over 8 hours of Special Features.Disc 1: 2.35:1 Director’s Cut / U.S. Cut + Special FeaturesCommentary Tracks With Cristina Marsillach And Ángel Sala*, Alan Jones And Kim Newman*, Nathaniel Thompson And Troy Howarth*New Interviews With Dario Argento, Franco Ferrini And Cristina MarsillachTrailers*Disc 2: 1.85:1 Director’s Cut + Special FeaturesNew Interviews With Fabrizio Spurio And Alan JonesArchival Featurette With Dario Argento, Ronnie Taylor, Daria Nicolodi, Urbano Barberini, Sergio Stivaletti And Claudio Simonetti2006 Q&A With Dario Argento, Franco Ferrini And Lamberto Bava

STARRING: Antonella Vitale, Antonino Iuorio, Barbara Cupisti, Bjorn Hammer

HNO’s Big Fat Friday Review: January 24, 2024

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Here’s a review of this week’s comic and movie releases and premieres!

Jacker / Jacker 2: Descent to Hell Available February 25

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Shot during a lull in production during their seminal SOV epic Burglar From Hell, New York based writer / director Phil Herman and his Falcon Video collective concocted JACKER, unleashing another notable fanzine favorite during the ‘90s mail order horror boom that was keenly inspired by the real life rash of carjackings that proliferated in the Tri-State area during the era. Its notoriety inspired the elaborate sequel JACKER 2: DESCENT TO HELL three years later and helped cement Phil Herman’s status as a distinctive and eccentric voice in the analog underground.

In JACKER (1993), Mike Rivers is a man on the edge. After killing his nagging wife, he embarks on a non-stop spree of violence; executing unsuspecting motorists for sport. The tenacious Detective Jackson harbors an unquenchable thirst for vengeance after Rivers murders his sister in cold blood. With Jackson hot on the trail and Rivers’ crime spree escalating, the two inevitably collide in a savage fight to the death. Featuring another early and revealing performance from future W.A.V.E. starlet Debbie D. (Eaten Alive: A Tasteful Revenge), Jacker combines thick Queens accents, a skateboard vs. car chase, and bowls of blood-soaked mini wheats for an unforgettable, mind-razing cult movie experience.

The psychotic car jacker Mike Rivers awakes and continues his reign of terror in JACKER 2: DESCENT TO HELL (1996). But this time, Rivers returns as a supernatural entity who can inhabit the bodies of his murdered victims. Focusing his ire on his loan disfigured survivor James, Rivers plunges him into a surreal, psychological hellscape that resembles a solarized version of Harmony Korine’s Trash Humpers. A New York lensed, analog grimefest with a dollop of prophetic social commentary which boasts a stellar cast including Joel D. Wynkoop (Creep, Lost Faith), Nancy Feliciano (Sickened), and Marilyn Ghigliotti (Clerks, Clerks III)!

STARRING: Phil Herman, Barry Gaines, Debbie D.

Influencer (2022) Available February 25

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#horror – #horrormovies – #Influencer – #Shudder – @shudder –

While struggling on a solo backpacking trip, social media influencer Madison meets CW, who shows her a more uninhibited way of living. But CW’s interest in Madison takes a darker turn.

STARRING: Emily Tennant, Rory J Saper, Cassandra Naud, Justin Sams

Iced (1989) Available February 25

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#horror – #horrormovies – #Iced – #DegausserVideo – @DegausserVideo –

A group of friends head off for a fun-filled getaway in the snowy mountains, where they’ve unexpectedly been offered a free stay at a luxury ski resort. Once they arrive at their cabin, however, the high spirits are soon dampened when they discover a newspaper clipping concerning the tragic death of their friend Jeff during a ski trip four years earlier – it’s clear that someone holds the group responsible for the accident. Sure enough, as the friends settle in for a cozy winter vacation full of skiing, sexual intrigue, and naked cocaine binges, a mysterious figure in ski gear and cracked goggles stalks the surroundings, intent on picking them off one by one in a variety of gruesome ways.

The directorial debut of Jeff Kwitny, who would go on to helm 1989’s Beyond the Door III, ICED – which began life under the title “Blizzard of Blood” – is a deliriously entertaining snowbound slasher penned by and starring Berserker (1987) star Joseph Alan Johnson, alongside a scene-stealing performance from Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday Addams. Featuring an astonishing amount of bare skin and a host of fun kills – including death by jacuzzi, icicle, and a glacially-paced snow plow – ICED is at long last thawed out by Degausser Video for its Blu-ray world premiere, newly restored from the best available tape master and loaded with a wealth of brand new bonus features.

STARRING: Joseph Alan Johnson, Lisa Loring, Debra De Liso, Doug Stevenson

Disembodied (1998) (4K Ultra HD) Available February 25

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#horror – #horrormovies – #Disembodied – #BleedingSkull –

Indebted to David Lynch’s ERASERHEAD, Ed Wood’s PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE, and Frank Henenlotter’s BRAIN DAMAGE, DISEMBODIED is a cinematic acid trip that blurs the line between horror and experimental art. The story follows Connie Sproutz, a gothed-out scientist who checks into the decrepit Grand Hotel to continue her experiments . . . and turn people into slime before eating them. Shot in Reno by director Willam Kersten on gritty 16mm film, this D.I.Y. passion project is filled with stop motion effects, gory body horror, and surrealist visuals. Bleeding Skull is honored to present a new 4K restoration of the original, uncut version of DISEMBODIED on disc for the first time ever—complete with a science lab full of extras and multiple versions of the film.

STARRING: Anastasia Woolverton, Hannah Nease