Horror/Gore DVD Shopping PART II (1 Viewer)

[MaxY]

Whoops, Just Decided to start a little early on the Gore and Horror Weekend and just finished watching...
Tales From The DarkSide
Now this is a fun little romp. Basically it is three stories told by a kid who is being held captive as a delaying tactic because his female captor (Blondie) is going to cook him for a Dinner Party.
The three stories are pretty basic stuff but well filmed and feature a decent amount of gore with very good production values. They feature Christian Slater, Julliane Moore, Jame Remur, Robert Klein, Steve Bushemi, and David Johansen.
The First Story is a Mummy Tale.
The Second one is a Black Cat Story.
The third one is a tale of a deal with the Devil.
This one is well worth a rent and should even be easy to find in rental stores as it is not some obscure Italian Art Gore Flick. For collectors it is worth a purchase.
Video is Beautiful 16x9 widescreen that is very filmlike.
I even took a couple of screenshots with my new digital Camera. They did not come out great but on another forum someone requested some screen shots from my TV so I did it. I figured I would share them here as they fit the story.
Note there are some lights from the equipment rack on the right, one has a light from a sliding glass door on the other end of a porch and shooting in the dark shows up some dead pixels on the camera.

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[Mark Zimmer]

After doing my review of Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (yes, it's as bad as--or worse than--you might have feared....but Bela is always fun), I tossed in my new disc of Black Christmas. I had been looking forward to this for a long time, but have to say it was pretty disappointing. This is a slow, lumbering movie that goes nowhere fast. Twenty minutes cut out of this thing would have improved it immensely. The gore is just about zero, suspense is negligible and the only thing good about it is that saucy wench Margot Kidder. The comic police desk sergeant is fairly entertaining as well. I'm so tired of "Killer POV" shots, and this just did the gimmick to death. It was old in the 1940s. The ending is okay, but pretty predictable. At least the disc was cheap with the Canadian exchange rate.

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[Samuel Des]

I would say I feel confident that should it happen again I will fix it in a DIY project.

"DIY"

Max, the last time I saw the Red Wings at Chicago, a fight broek out on the ice and[/] in the stands! This was back in Chicago Stadium. Boy, that was a great venue. And those Fins look awfully good.

With respect to Darkside, I love that scene where Slater gives that look straight into the camera. Always cracks me up.
Well, my next movie is on deck: Demons. (Thanks, Max Y. People really DO win!) I'll be getting to that tonight or tomorrow morning before colege football. Any preliminary comments on the software?
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[Justin_S]

Black Christmas is the BEST slasher film of all time in my opinion, and is also one of my top 5 favorite films. It is THE IMMORTAL CLASSIC! That is my opinion anyway.
[Edited last by Justin_S on September 28, 2001 at 03:02 PM]

 

[Wes Ray]

Justin, I agree. Black Christmas is much creepier than Halloween, and I'm a HUGE John Carpenter fan. I think it holds up really well after multiple viewings, because of the ending. I found the movie tense, scary, and unsettling. Not "lumbering". It wasn't meant to be a gore-fest. Why hold that against it? Tourist Trap has next to no gore and is scary as hell. Congratulations, Mark...I think your review is the first negative review I have EVER read of Black Christmas. Sorry you didn't like it.

 

[Mark Zimmer]

Makes sense though; I don't like A Christmas Story either. I think that part of why Black Christmas didn't do it for me was that I'd just watched Suspiria the other night. Now that's a seriously unsettling and creepy movie (plus buckets of gore ). Black Christmas just couldn't hold a candle to that. Doesn't it seem to you to take forever to get from one killing to the next? In between we don't really learn anything about any of the characters other than Kidder's but even she is mostly a foul-mouthed caricature as opposed to a believable person Spoiler:and she's offed pretty early on. For example, Mr. Harrison gets a lot of screen time. But can you tell me *anything* about his character besides being a little prudish? Far too much time was spent in tedious chatter about the politics of abortion. Just when you think they're done, here it comes again. sigh.
And the ending....spotted that one a mile away, I'm afraid, as soon as Peter appeared at the window. About the only thing that was done right about the ending was Spoiler:not showing the final murder. And of course, sparing us the "he's not quite dead yet" killer syndrome that afflicts Halloween. That at least lifted it above the usual type of inane finales that one finds in these films.
Maybe the fact that the killer has no modus operandi or even motive doesn't sit well with me; I'm not sure. The grossly improbable and boneheaded police procedure certainly doesn't help. "Tell her to leave the house but don't tell her why"??? Hmmm.....
Well, I may watch it again this weekend to see if my opinions alter any.
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[Edited last by Mark Zimmer on September 28, 2001 at 04:20 PM]

 

[Bob Morgan]

Went to BB and picked up Maniac, Slumber Party Massacre,and received Cannibal Holocaust today in the mail(thanks Marc!).
Unfortunately I have to work double shifts this weekend so I will have to wait until Monday to watch at least one of them.
Something to look forward to at least.
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[Stephen A]

NONHOSONNO (Sleepless)
Here's a review of the Italian R2 DVD:
Picture Quality:
It is in PAL. 16:9 enhanced 1.85:1, actually 1.77:1. Picture quality is very good. Even though Argento has gone back to making a giallo, the cinematography, the look of the movie is very diffrent from his 70's movies. It looks like one of his 90's movies. I myself prefer the look of the 70's giallos, but this DVD is a very good representation of how the movie was shoot. DVD wize it looks great.
Sound Quality:
The DVD includes:
Italian DD 5.1
Italian DTS 5.1
English DD 5.1
Subtitles: Italian and English
In comparing the Italian and English soundtracks I have to say the English dub is very bad. It cheapens the movie, most of the actors sound really stupid and the performances really suffer. The only good thing about the English dub is hearing Max Von Sydows original voice. But that is something I gladly sacrifice in order to listen to the movie in Italian. Everything sounds much better. It suits the movie, and this is comming from someone who does not speak Italian, I watch it with English subtitles. There are further diffrences between the soundtracks. They have two completly diffrent mixes. The Italian mix sound alot better. Both mixes are agressive, but there is more surround activity, especially split surround effects in the Italian mix. It also sounds more dynamic with deeper bass. The English mix sounds like pro-logic in comparison. The Italian mix is offered in both DD and DTS. The DTS track sounds even better than the DD track, more powerfull. fatter sounding (in a good way). But the diffrences are alot less than between the English and the Italian mixes. As you can probably tell, I really like the Italian DTS track! It sounds wonderfull on a good soundsystem.
It would be a shame if the comming R1 DVD did not include the Italian mix. The best we can hope for is probably English and Italian DD. So I'm glad I have this disc with the DTS track.
As for the movie, it's good. It's not one of his best. But it's his best since opera. Very nice to se him make a giallo again. And the train setpiece is just cool.

 

[Ricky f]

I was wondering could someone Please give a list of Slasher Movies on DVD.
I am talking slasher movies where there is a suprise killer, well the killer does not have to be a suprise I hope you kind of know what I mean. Kind of like " Curtains " I know it is not on DVD but still it is just an example.
If someone could be as kind to make a list of slasher movies on DVD, I would appreciate it.
I think someone asked this in an earlier thread but still if someone could make a list here I would really appreciate it.
Regards,
Ricky
P.S : Do not include Friday the 13th movies, Nightmare movies etc
Thank You
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[Edited last by Ricky f on September 29, 2001 at 11:02 AM]

 

[Christina_DQ]

Well after having a load of $$$ in my wallet for shopping this weekend(originally was for going to the casino with my brother,who could teach me how to play blackjack & win ect since he's a blkjk dealer). I decided to spend alittle bit of $$ on dvds & cds...the rest is for a new outfit(s) when i go out with friends later today.
I found...
Halloween 2...Goodtimes version for $9 & Sam Goody
& at Best Buy....
Maniac THX for $17
Humaniods from the Deep(1980) for $7!!!,which was a great deal since...every other store at the mall had it for $25 still.
I also found the Repo Man soundtrack & X's Los Angelas cd remastered which i've been trying to find for years
I watched Halloween 2 last night & will watch the others another time when i can since tonight i'm going out in drag with friends to some clubs,the mall & having fun
This was my first time seeing it in widescreen & it looked awsome! The movies also the best sequel in my opinion,not great,but still good & heads above the rest of the series which is quickly going deep into the ground.. It still has that creepy early 80's slasher atmosphere/feel to it. Great score,really dark & frightening.Some good kills & alittle bit of gore. While i think they never should've made any sequels to begin with,since it was scarier that MM was still out there at the end of the original,this is a worthy followup & it should've stopped there.
Dvd has no extra's as you know aside from brief production notes. I just wish a S.E. would be released,so we could see all the deleted scenes that have shown up on TV along with a commentary or documentay to get a behind the scenes scoop on what went on durring filming,since Carpenter & Rick didn't see eye to eye.
[Edited last by Christina_DQ on September 29, 2001 at 01:08 PM]

 

[Frank Doorhof]

Very good topic.
I saw RING today, and really this is awesome, one of the best endings I have ever witnessed.
My top horror movies you can't afford miss.
* Evil Dead series
* Dead Alive
* Evil Dead trap
* RING
* House by the Cemetary
* Event Horizon
* Phanthoms (only the movie is spoiled after an hour, first part is VERY CREEPY).
* Jeepers Creepers (when that one comes out)
At this moment this are the ones that jump in my mind.
Greetings from Holland,
Frank www.hometheater.nl www.htforum.nl

 

[Samuel Des]

Nobody likes a mouthful Of shaving cream

This afternoon, I got my copy of There's Nothing Out There, along with Night of the Living Dead (Elite). I just finished There's Nothing.
There's Nothing is an Image DVD. Like my other Image DVD, Twitch of the Death Nerve, the sound is just horrible. Fortunately, dialogue is intelligible. The picture is okay. Unfortunately, Image did nothing to "improve" either picture or sound.
But the content!

If you are a lover of B-films or horror, this is a no-brainer! There's Nothing gets right what Scream gets wrong -- nearly everything. And for all of its imperfections -- it is low budget, afterall -- there is no denying its one great virtue: its heart is in the right place. I am very happy with this purchase, and recommend that you go out and get it!
PS: There is a great Argento allusion, but I won't spoil it. Get it!

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[James_Kiang]

Well, I went ahead and picked up the basic edition of Suspiria. My brother and I watched it tonight. I thought I would share some of my thoughts on this one. Overall, I was pleased. I was expecting that it would have a poor quality image, be subtitled (not that that is a negative by any means) or badly dubbed, and gory. Well, I guess you could say I was wrong with all those expectations. The video quality was very good. I can't believe this was filmed around 1977. The fact that it wasn't subtitled just made it easier for me to get into the film; the dub, while not great, was not awful. Unfortunately, it fell short of the gore that I expected based on reading these threads. On the positive side, I have to agree with pretty much everyone that the score was extremely good and helped raise an already creepy atmosphere that much more. There were some moments that were quite suspenseful and a few images that were downright creepy. I do feel that there are a fair number of significant logic errors in the film but applying too much logic to it is probably not a good thing anyway. As a sight-unseen purchase I can't say I regret picking it up, though it does cast a little doubt on whether I will buy too many more of Argento's films - Opera still intrigues me.
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[Julie K]

I don't have a whole lot to add, except that I'm going to jump on the There's Nothing Out There bandwagon. What a wonderful little movie! Just as everyone else has said, if you're reading this thread and don't have TNOT, go and get it now. My only serious complaint about the movie is that you guys get to enjoy a bunch of nekkid females, yet I only get one quick shot of nekkid male buns. Alas, this is a common problem in horror films

I haven't been on any shopping binges lately, but I do have Dead Creatures coming in the mail. I will of course let everyone here know how that turns out.
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[Aric]

Spun Fright Night and Tenebre last night. I've seen Fright Night many times and is easily one of my classics from the 80s. It's got a pretty nice anamorphic transfer, while a little soft - is lightyears from my old LD. Really enjoyed Tenebre. Inferno and Bird with the Crystal Plumage coming up!

 

[Christina_DQ]

Don't worry Julie.....i'm hoping to get into filmmaking & one script i'm working on & just keeps evolving is a wild,in our face,drive-in,exploitation,slasher/social satire/homage to horror films(most notably The Burning) to show what( i think) real horror/slasher flicks are supposed to be about. Basically it's my answer + rebelling agaisnt the tame studio flicks made over the last few years. + most importantly, i just want the movie to be fun,which is another thing why most horror today isn't enjoyable-they take themselves way to seriously!
& i always noticed that nudity problem with only the girls every getting naked & the guys never(even durring sex!) which is offensive when you think about it ect(like the camera learing at the girls breasts ect,then purposely not going below the waist on guys ect-again check out The Burning for a example! great movie though). So in my script theres gonna be both to make up for that including full frontal to!
Hopefully i'll get to make it sometime,if whenever i get into film school which i'm trying to at the moment,but it's been tuogh,since i'm not rich.
[Edited last by Christina_DQ on September 30, 2001 at 12:59 PM]

 

[Ricky f]

I was just wondering has anyone seen Cutting Class ?
It is an 80's slasher. The reason I ask is because it being released on Region 2 DVD for halloween.
Please post your thoughts on the movie if you have.
Regards,
Ricky
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[Christina_DQ]

I have have!
It's a horror comedy by the way. At least that how it turned out with dark humor thrown in througout,though it comes off as rather tame.
Also it's really predictable & your standard direct to video fare(did this ever play in theaters?). Though it's worth watching for some of the camp value,but it's nothing great & i don't feel like seeing it again,let alone owning it. I remember the rock music durring the opening credits was cool though.
Gorewise-theres some,but of course it's realy quick & while not a huge gorefest(or that violent anyway)-some of the gore scenes seemed cut by you know who! Including a ax to the head & especially the killer's death.
I'd give it ** outa **** stars
It's watchable,but nothing great.
[Edited last by Christina_DQ on September 30, 2001 at 06:54 PM]

 

[Samuel Des]

Night of the Living Dead (1968 -- Elite)
Well, saw this last night after my third viewing of There's Nothing Out There. It is still an amazing movie, very tight (no filler scenes). The "lynch" ending still really gets to me (as it should). Apparently, the Elite DVD is the one to get. The Anchor Bay DVD has "added" scenes; the Elite DVD has commentary from Romero.
I was impressed by the quality of the picture, as well as the quality of the mono sound. I kind of wish they would make it in 5.1 -- even though that's not the way it was originally released

There were occasional "jerks" at some bookmarks, which weren't that bad. I think it is probably due to my DVD player, the Toshiba SD 1600.
I understand that Anchor Bay is working on re-releasing the Dead trilogy sometime in 2002 in a "deluxe" format, but I am unsure if this is correct. I'm really looking forward to this to upgrade my VHS copy of Dawn of the Dead (my favourite).
An obvious

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[Julie K]

Well, that's it then. I was planning on retiring my .sig from Tremors 2 after finding a suitable quote from the upcoming Tremors 3. But this dialog has been nagging me and refusing to get out of my mind. I really enjoyed There's Nothing Out There and have given one of the best lines a place in my .sig
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