Arrow Video has now given horror fans several big reasons to look forward to November, as they will keep the scary spirits alive post-Halloween with Us / UK Blu-ray releases of The Initiation and The Driller Killer, a Us Blu-ray / DVD release of C.H.U.D., and a UK Blu-ray / DVD release of Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf.
From Arrow Video’s official Facebook page: “New Us Title Announcement: C.H.U.D Dual Format Blu-ray & DVD
The ultimate underground movie experience
North American Blu-ray pre-order link should be live soon!
They’Re Not Staying Down There, Anymore!
From the subterranean depths it crawls! Finally making its long-awaited debut on Blu-ray, director Douglas Cheek’s cult ‘80s favorite C.H.U.D. is the ultimate underground movie experience.
In downtown Manhattan, a police captain’s hunt for his missing wife leads to the discovery of a series of mysterious disappearances in the area.
From Arrow Video’s official Facebook page: “New Us Title Announcement: C.H.U.D Dual Format Blu-ray & DVD
The ultimate underground movie experience
North American Blu-ray pre-order link should be live soon!
They’Re Not Staying Down There, Anymore!
From the subterranean depths it crawls! Finally making its long-awaited debut on Blu-ray, director Douglas Cheek’s cult ‘80s favorite C.H.U.D. is the ultimate underground movie experience.
In downtown Manhattan, a police captain’s hunt for his missing wife leads to the discovery of a series of mysterious disappearances in the area.
- 8/12/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
July 14th may not have a lot of genre-related titles arriving on DVD and Blu-ray, but the films making their home entertainment debuts this week are a rather stellar bunch nonetheless. For anyone who may have missed two of the best indie films this year in theaters—Ex Machina and It Follows—you’ll have a chance to catch up with both this coming Tuesday.
Scream Factory is also keeping busy this week with their high-def release of Philippe Mora’s cult classic, Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf, and they also have two double feature Blu-rays coming out as well. Severin Films has put together an extensive special edition release of the recent documentary Lost Soul, which follows the troubled production of Richard Stanley’s Island of Doctor Moreau and looks pretty incredible and for all you X-Men fans out there, the Rogue Cut version of Days...
Scream Factory is also keeping busy this week with their high-def release of Philippe Mora’s cult classic, Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf, and they also have two double feature Blu-rays coming out as well. Severin Films has put together an extensive special edition release of the recent documentary Lost Soul, which follows the troubled production of Richard Stanley’s Island of Doctor Moreau and looks pretty incredible and for all you X-Men fans out there, the Rogue Cut version of Days...
- 7/14/2015
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Scream Factory's bringing full moon frights to their Summer of Fear Part 2 with tomorrow's Blu-ray release of Howling II. To give Daily Dead readers a look at the film's high-definition upgrade, we have clips and trailers from the upcoming home media release.
Synopsis: "Your Sister Is A Werewolf!
After countless millennia of watching, waiting and stalking, the unholy creatures known as werewolves are poised to inherit the earth. Legendary horror icon Christopher Lee faces off against sexy cult favorite Sybil Danning (Battle Beyond the Stars, Chained Heat, Grindhouse) in this terrifying descent into a world of nightmares that turns out to be all too real!
After newscaster Karen White's shocking on-screen transformation and violent death (in the original The Howling), her brother Ben (Reb Brown, Yor, the Hunter of the Future) is approached by Stefan Crosscoe (Lee), a mysterious man who claims that Karen has, in fact, become a werewolf.
Synopsis: "Your Sister Is A Werewolf!
After countless millennia of watching, waiting and stalking, the unholy creatures known as werewolves are poised to inherit the earth. Legendary horror icon Christopher Lee faces off against sexy cult favorite Sybil Danning (Battle Beyond the Stars, Chained Heat, Grindhouse) in this terrifying descent into a world of nightmares that turns out to be all too real!
After newscaster Karen White's shocking on-screen transformation and violent death (in the original The Howling), her brother Ben (Reb Brown, Yor, the Hunter of the Future) is approached by Stefan Crosscoe (Lee), a mysterious man who claims that Karen has, in fact, become a werewolf.
- 7/13/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Scream Factory's bringing full moon frights to their Summer of Fear Part 2 with next Tuesday's Blu-ray release of Howling II, and we've been provided with three copies to give away to Daily Dead readers.
Synopsis: "Your Sister Is A Werewolf!
After countless millennia of watching, waiting and stalking, the unholy creatures known as werewolves are poised to inherit the earth. Legendary horror icon Christopher Lee faces off against sexy cult favorite Sybil Danning (Battle Beyond the Stars, Chained Heat, Grindhouse) in this terrifying descent into a world of nightmares that turns out to be all too real!
After newscaster Karen White's shocking on-screen transformation and violent death (in the original The Howling), her brother Ben (Reb Brown, Yor, the Hunter of the Future) is approached by Stefan Crosscoe (Lee), a mysterious man who claims that Karen has, in fact, become a werewolf. But this is the least of their worries.
Synopsis: "Your Sister Is A Werewolf!
After countless millennia of watching, waiting and stalking, the unholy creatures known as werewolves are poised to inherit the earth. Legendary horror icon Christopher Lee faces off against sexy cult favorite Sybil Danning (Battle Beyond the Stars, Chained Heat, Grindhouse) in this terrifying descent into a world of nightmares that turns out to be all too real!
After newscaster Karen White's shocking on-screen transformation and violent death (in the original The Howling), her brother Ben (Reb Brown, Yor, the Hunter of the Future) is approached by Stefan Crosscoe (Lee), a mysterious man who claims that Karen has, in fact, become a werewolf. But this is the least of their worries.
- 7/9/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Scream Factory's bringing full moon frights to their Summer of Fear Part 2 with the Blu-ray release of Howling II, starring Christopher Lee and Sybil Danning. Howling II hits Blu-ray on July 14th and we have release details on the werewolf sequel:
Press Release -- "After countless millennia of watching, waiting and stalking, the unholy creatures known as werewolves are poised to inherit the earth. Legendary horror icon Christopher Lee (The Lord of the Rings, Count Dracula) faces off against sexy cult favorite Sybil Danning (Battle Beyond the Stars, Chained Heat, Grindhouse) in this terrifying descent into a world of nightmares that turns out to be all too real! Fans of the popular Howlings movies rejoice as the long-awaited Blu-ray edition of Howling II hits home entertainment shelves everywhere on July 14, 2015 from Scream Factory™. This high-anticipated release contains extensive bonus content, including all-new interviews with actor Reb Brown, actress Sybil Danning,...
Press Release -- "After countless millennia of watching, waiting and stalking, the unholy creatures known as werewolves are poised to inherit the earth. Legendary horror icon Christopher Lee (The Lord of the Rings, Count Dracula) faces off against sexy cult favorite Sybil Danning (Battle Beyond the Stars, Chained Heat, Grindhouse) in this terrifying descent into a world of nightmares that turns out to be all too real! Fans of the popular Howlings movies rejoice as the long-awaited Blu-ray edition of Howling II hits home entertainment shelves everywhere on July 14, 2015 from Scream Factory™. This high-anticipated release contains extensive bonus content, including all-new interviews with actor Reb Brown, actress Sybil Danning,...
- 5/13/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
By Jesse Miller, MoreHorror.com
The Fog Original (1980)
Directed by John Carpenter
Written by John Carpenter & Debra Hill
Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh & Hal Holbrook
With all the horror films I watch, I sometimes forget how frightening something as simplistic as a shadow emerging from the fog can be and yet, you’ll find a few moments of these here in The Fog and each time, as the sailor’s ghosts lurk towards these unsuspecting poor souls, they’re as effective and chilling as they were the first time – Now, this is what makes The Fog so effective – John Carpenter’s understanding of horror and how he chooses to wonderfully build the mood and suck the audience into the worlds he establishes.
The setting of The Fog - Antonio Bay, California – feels surprisingly intimate and despite the fact that horrors come in the dead of the night...
The Fog Original (1980)
Directed by John Carpenter
Written by John Carpenter & Debra Hill
Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh & Hal Holbrook
With all the horror films I watch, I sometimes forget how frightening something as simplistic as a shadow emerging from the fog can be and yet, you’ll find a few moments of these here in The Fog and each time, as the sailor’s ghosts lurk towards these unsuspecting poor souls, they’re as effective and chilling as they were the first time – Now, this is what makes The Fog so effective – John Carpenter’s understanding of horror and how he chooses to wonderfully build the mood and suck the audience into the worlds he establishes.
The setting of The Fog - Antonio Bay, California – feels surprisingly intimate and despite the fact that horrors come in the dead of the night...
- 8/7/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Some pretty neat webisodes have popped up online for Mauro Borrelli's Box of Shadows, and we figured we'd point you to them so you can drink up some spooky to get you through this Monday afternoon!
From the Press Release
"The Box Of Shadows production team has posted two new webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with actors Aaron Dean Eisenberg and Liz Fenning, and director Mauro Borrelli describing his vision for the film for the first time.
“We wanted to give audiences a taste of the movie while we continue working on the more than 200 visual effects for the final feature,” said producer Ed Polgardy.
Webisodes 1 & 2 can be found on the Box Of Shadows website in the “Trailer” section, under “View Trailer & Videos”, and are also available on the Box Of Shadows Vimeo channel, YouTube channel, MySpace and Facebook pages. Webisode 3 will be posted later in the month. The...
From the Press Release
"The Box Of Shadows production team has posted two new webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with actors Aaron Dean Eisenberg and Liz Fenning, and director Mauro Borrelli describing his vision for the film for the first time.
“We wanted to give audiences a taste of the movie while we continue working on the more than 200 visual effects for the final feature,” said producer Ed Polgardy.
Webisodes 1 & 2 can be found on the Box Of Shadows website in the “Trailer” section, under “View Trailer & Videos”, and are also available on the Box Of Shadows Vimeo channel, YouTube channel, MySpace and Facebook pages. Webisode 3 will be posted later in the month. The...
- 6/14/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
More news from the Box of Shadows camp! Now that the film is in the can, editor Charles Bornstein, whose work you may be familiar with from little movies like John Carpenter's Halloween and The Fog as well as entries into the Friday the 13th, Psycho, Critters, and Return of the Living Dead franchises, has come on board to help craft the film as it makes its way to fans.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have Charles Bornstein editing this picture,” says director Mauro Borrelli. “He brings emotion to every moment and, best of all, is a master at cutting scary scenes.”
“We are very pleased with the material we have shot, and having Charles in the editing room will push it to an ever higher level,” said producer Ed Polgardy.
Bornstein's vast experience in the horror genre is a perfect match for Borrelli’s dark thriller about a 15th...
“We are absolutely thrilled to have Charles Bornstein editing this picture,” says director Mauro Borrelli. “He brings emotion to every moment and, best of all, is a master at cutting scary scenes.”
“We are very pleased with the material we have shot, and having Charles in the editing room will push it to an ever higher level,” said producer Ed Polgardy.
Bornstein's vast experience in the horror genre is a perfect match for Borrelli’s dark thriller about a 15th...
- 2/24/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Randy Roberts has been elected president of American Cinema Editors.
The editor served as vp of the honorary society for the past four years and has served on several of its committees.
He succeeds Alan Heim, who has completed his second consecutive term as president and therefore takes a required break from the role. Roberts appointed Heim to complete the final year of his vp term.
Roberts earned Ace Eddie Award nominations for "L.A. Law," "Early Edition" and "Chicago Hope," for which he also received an Emmy nomination. He is also a director and producer and is currently a supervising producer on "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit."
Heim earned an Academy Award for "All That Jazz."
Lillian Benson was re-elected as Ace secretary. Ed Abroms continues as treasurer.
Also elected to the Ace board are Anita Brandt Burgoyne, as well as incumbent members Kate Amend, Edgar Burcksen, Tina Hirsch and Harry Miller.
The editor served as vp of the honorary society for the past four years and has served on several of its committees.
He succeeds Alan Heim, who has completed his second consecutive term as president and therefore takes a required break from the role. Roberts appointed Heim to complete the final year of his vp term.
Roberts earned Ace Eddie Award nominations for "L.A. Law," "Early Edition" and "Chicago Hope," for which he also received an Emmy nomination. He is also a director and producer and is currently a supervising producer on "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit."
Heim earned an Academy Award for "All That Jazz."
Lillian Benson was re-elected as Ace secretary. Ed Abroms continues as treasurer.
Also elected to the Ace board are Anita Brandt Burgoyne, as well as incumbent members Kate Amend, Edgar Burcksen, Tina Hirsch and Harry Miller.
- 9/2/2008
- by By Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the horror spoof "Tales From the Hood", screenwriter Darin Scott, along with writer-director Rusty Cundieff, took genre blending to considerable extremes with lively if very mixed results.
With "Caught Up", Scott's directorial debut, he applies the technique to the classic crime/guy in the wrong place at the wrong time story with a similar, wildly uneven payoff. At times coming across like an urban David Lynch, Scott lacks the directing chops to effectively keep the diverse elements (not to mention acting styles) in check by creating a unifying, overall tone.
Those who like their urban crime movies straight up will likely pass up "Caught Up", although it could snag some video business.
The picture starts on what would appear to be a predictable path. Daryl Allen (Bokeem Woodbine), is the troubled young man who tries to get his life back on the right path but finds out fate has other ideas.
Thrown into jail for a robbery to which he had inadvertently become an accessory, Daryl emerges from prison five years later only to subsequently get caught up with an exotic fortuneteller (Cynda Williams) who bears an uncanny resemblance to the mother of his son and draws him into a crazed universe in which sleazy small-time operators, sadistic Rastafarian warlords, corrupt cops and bladder bags (don't ask) share equal billing.
Scott's script certainly has its fresh, unpredictable moments, but as the film progresses it becomes harder to distinguish the funny from the unintentionally funny. Whenever he decides it's time to go back to being serious, the transitions become harder and harder to pull off. The direction is part of the problem. So are the performances.
Lead Woodbine ("Jason's Lyric", "Dead Presidents") has a nice, quiet intensity that works well for the part, but whenever he's required to do anything beyond a specific range, the results aren't quite as convincing. Williams has some fun as the duplicitous temptress but she probably doesn't go far enough given Scott's anything-goes parameters. Other performances are high on the ham factor, while the touted appearances of Snoop Doggy Dogg and LL Cool J turn out to be no more than one-scene cameos.
At least you can't fault Scott's visual flair, which, with sturdy assists from DP Tom Callaway and production designer Terrence Foster, runs the style gamut from a tongue-in-cheek Bond-esque opening to vintage 1930s Warner Bros.' superimposition to BET music video slickness.
CAUGHT UP
LIVE Entertainment
A Heller Highwater production
in association with LIVE Film and Mediaworks
A Darin Scott film
Director-screenwriter: Darin Scott
Producer: Peter Weller
Director of photography: Tom Callaway
Production designer: Terrence Foster
Editor: Charles Bornstein
Costume designer: Tracey White
Music: Marc Bonilla
Casting: Tony Lee
Color/stereo
Cast:
Daryl: Bokeem Woodbine
Vanessa/Trish: Cynda Williams
Billy Grimm: Joseph Lindsey
Herbert/Frank Lowden: Clifton Powell
Ahmad: Basil Wallace
Kool Kat Daddy: Snoop Doggy Dogg
Roger: LL Cool J
Running time -- 95 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
With "Caught Up", Scott's directorial debut, he applies the technique to the classic crime/guy in the wrong place at the wrong time story with a similar, wildly uneven payoff. At times coming across like an urban David Lynch, Scott lacks the directing chops to effectively keep the diverse elements (not to mention acting styles) in check by creating a unifying, overall tone.
Those who like their urban crime movies straight up will likely pass up "Caught Up", although it could snag some video business.
The picture starts on what would appear to be a predictable path. Daryl Allen (Bokeem Woodbine), is the troubled young man who tries to get his life back on the right path but finds out fate has other ideas.
Thrown into jail for a robbery to which he had inadvertently become an accessory, Daryl emerges from prison five years later only to subsequently get caught up with an exotic fortuneteller (Cynda Williams) who bears an uncanny resemblance to the mother of his son and draws him into a crazed universe in which sleazy small-time operators, sadistic Rastafarian warlords, corrupt cops and bladder bags (don't ask) share equal billing.
Scott's script certainly has its fresh, unpredictable moments, but as the film progresses it becomes harder to distinguish the funny from the unintentionally funny. Whenever he decides it's time to go back to being serious, the transitions become harder and harder to pull off. The direction is part of the problem. So are the performances.
Lead Woodbine ("Jason's Lyric", "Dead Presidents") has a nice, quiet intensity that works well for the part, but whenever he's required to do anything beyond a specific range, the results aren't quite as convincing. Williams has some fun as the duplicitous temptress but she probably doesn't go far enough given Scott's anything-goes parameters. Other performances are high on the ham factor, while the touted appearances of Snoop Doggy Dogg and LL Cool J turn out to be no more than one-scene cameos.
At least you can't fault Scott's visual flair, which, with sturdy assists from DP Tom Callaway and production designer Terrence Foster, runs the style gamut from a tongue-in-cheek Bond-esque opening to vintage 1930s Warner Bros.' superimposition to BET music video slickness.
CAUGHT UP
LIVE Entertainment
A Heller Highwater production
in association with LIVE Film and Mediaworks
A Darin Scott film
Director-screenwriter: Darin Scott
Producer: Peter Weller
Director of photography: Tom Callaway
Production designer: Terrence Foster
Editor: Charles Bornstein
Costume designer: Tracey White
Music: Marc Bonilla
Casting: Tony Lee
Color/stereo
Cast:
Daryl: Bokeem Woodbine
Vanessa/Trish: Cynda Williams
Billy Grimm: Joseph Lindsey
Herbert/Frank Lowden: Clifton Powell
Ahmad: Basil Wallace
Kool Kat Daddy: Snoop Doggy Dogg
Roger: LL Cool J
Running time -- 95 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
- 2/27/1998
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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