Posts Tagged ‘cult’
Children of the Corn (1984) Blu-ray Review: The Corn Kids Bring New Meaning to Cult Classic
Children of the Corn remains both fascinating and disturbing as it spins its terrible tale of a town overcome by frenzied youth
Read MoreMonstrosity (1987) / Weirdo: The Beginning (1989) Blu-rays Review: Why? WHY?
Garagehouse Pictures releases a pair of awful horror obscurities which may either induce vomiting, blindness, or death, depending on how lucky you are.
Read MoreThe Midnight Man (1974) Blu-ray Review: I Could Stay Here All Night
One of Burt Lancaster’s most elusive (and intriguing) features finally hits home video in the U.S. thanks to Kino Lorber.
Read MoreThe House That Would Not Die (1970) Blu-ray Review: A Clear Case of Repossession
Barbara Stanwyck’s lackluster TV-movie debut is pulled out of the vault by Kino Lorber.
Read MoreZombie: 40th Anniversary Limited Edition (1979) Blu-ray Review: A Real Eye-Opener
Blue Underground gives Lucio Fulci’s groundbreaking “massacre-piece” a gorgeous new 4K restoration, and the results are even more shocking than ever.
Read MoreCabin Boy (1994) Blu-ray Review: Still Floating After All These Years
Kino Lorber bravely launches a Special Edition release for one of the most hated films of the mid ’90s.
Read MoreTiger by the Tail (1970) Blu-ray Review: The Lyons’ Tiger’s a Bear, Oh My
Christopher George, Tippi Hedren, Charo, and a lot of wood paneling star in this odd little thriller from Kino Lorber Studio Classics.
Read MoreGodmonster of Indian Flats Blu-ray Review: Please, Don’t Act So Sheepish
The American Genre Film Archive and Something Weird Video present something so delightfully awful, it’ll leave you ecstatically screaming “Ewe!”
Read MoreThe Martian Chronicles (1980) Blu-ray Review: Is There Life on Mars?
Kino Lorber Studio Classics blasts off into the crazy surreal cosmos of this sci-fi miniseries.
Read MoreJack the Giant Killer (1962) Blu-ray Review: The Original Mockbuster
Kino Lorber Studio Classics debuts the infamous Harryhausen knock-off in HD, complete with the incredulous musical variation as a bonus.
Read MoreSchlock (1973) Blu-ray Review: The Dawn of Landis
John Landis’ campy homage to classic monster movies surfaces in High-Definition for a limited time from Turbine Media Group.
Read MoreBruce’s Deadly Fingers (1976) Blu-ray Review: How Low Can You Go?
VCI keeps the memory of Bruceploitation alive and kicking by cloning a German Blu-ray release for this one.
Read MoreThe Seven-Ups (1973) Blu-ray Review: This One Gets Seven Thumbs Up
Twilight Time proudly unleashes the intense, unofficial sequel to “The French Connection”. And it’s nothing short of awesome.
Read MoreWuthering Heights (1970) Blu-ray Review: Subtly Mind-Blowing
AIP’s only Gothic romance is just as weird as you’d expect, and can now be seen in High-Definition thanks to Twilight Time.
Read MoreLeatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) Blu-ray Review: Indie Codependent
The Warner Archive Collection revs up the gas for Jeff Burr’s controversial buzzer.
Read MoreThe City of the Dead (1960) Blu-ray Review: A City Still Worth Visiting
After an marred first release, VCI’s second check-in to this Horror Hotel with Christopher Lee checks out.
Read MoreThe Twilight People (1972) Blu-ray Review: The Island of Dr. Romero
John Ashley and Pam Grier highlight this hilariously cheesy slice of Filipino rip-off cinema.
Read MoreSuspiria (1977) Blu-ray Review: Dario Argento at His Non-Giallo Peak
The only thing more beautiful than the last 12 minutes of this Synapse Films restoration are the first 86.
Read MoreCries of Ecstasy, Blows of Death / Invasion of the Love Drones Blu-ray Review: A for Effort
Pop Cinema releases two cool SWV double features, albeit in compressed, condensed form.
Read MoreThe Teenage Prostitution Racket (1975) Blu-ray Review: Don’t Try This at Home, Kids
Unapologetically sleazy and unintentionally hilarious, another Italian exploitation mess-terpiece arrives in the U.S. from RaroVideo.
Read MoreNight School (1981) Blu-ray Review: Maybe Some of It Will Rub Off on You
The Warner Archive Collection cordially invites you to attend the premiere of Rachel Ward’s slasher movie debut in High-Definition.
Read MoreGate II (1990) Blu-ray Review: Fun, but for Big Fans Only at Best
Scream Factory re-opens the door to the hotspot below with a stunningly clear 2K scan.
Read MoreHack-O-Lantern (1988) Blu-ray Review: Every Night is Halloween
Massacre Video brings us a High-Def release of this cult Satanic Panic ’80s horror oddity.
Read MoreThe Aftermath (1982) Blu-ray Review: A Little Movie with a Long Wake
VCI Entertainment re-releases Steve Barkett’s wild, low-budget post-apocalyptic cult classic co-starring the one and only Sid Haig.
Read MoreThe Violent Years (1956) Blu-ray Review: Ed Wood’s Teenage Girl Gang Terrorists
With everything from original production materials to a bonus feature Ed allegedly worked on, this AGFA/SWV BD is packin’ a lot of Wood.
Read MoreDeathdream (1974) Blu-ray Review: We Are the Dead of Night, We’re in the Zombie Room
Blue Underground brings the creepy Bob Clark/Alan Ormsby cult classic back to life with a gorgeous new 2K scan.
Read MoreThe Green Slime (1968) Blu-ray Review: Would You Believe It When You’re Dead?
The Warner Archive Collection gives the campy U.S./Japanese cult classic a stellar new HD transfer.
Read MoreThe Illustrated Man (1969) Blu-ray Review: Rod Steiger’s Shorts, Illustrated
The Warner Archive Collection puts an awful lot of effort into an awful Ray Bradbury adaptation.
Read MoreTrailer Trauma 4: Television Trauma (2017) Blu-ray Review: TV Spots-a-Go-Go
Garagehouse Pictures unveils its most ambitious compilation ever ‒ and the result is nothing but incredible.
Read MoreYor, the Hunter from the Future (1983) Blu-ray Review: Still the Man
Mill Creek Entertainment releases Antonio Margheriti’s wild fantasy movie mashup, complete with an all-new commentary by star Reb Brown.
Read MoreThe Sword and the Claw (1982) Blu-ray Review: Witness the Unbelievable
The AGFA returns with a double-billing of ham-fisted fighting flicks which may cause you to question your sanity.
Read MoreHell Night (1981) Blu-ray Review: “A” for Effort
Scream Factory goes all-out for the minor low-budget college slasher flick with Linda Blair.
Read MoreJoe Versus the Volcano (1990) Blu-ray Review: When Tom Met Meg
John Patrick Shanley’s quirky fantastical romance hits Blu waves with a stellar transfer from the Warner Archive Collection.
Read MoreThe Gumball Rally (1976) Blu-ray Review: Real Cars. Real Actors. Real Fun.
The Warner Archive Collection revs its engines up for one of the greatest cross-country race flicks to hail from the ’70s.
Read MoreThe Man with Two Brains / My Blue Heaven Blu-rays Review: Get Martinized
The Warner Archive Collection re-releases two of Steve Martin’s best films, this time in glorious High-Definition.
Read MoreFreebie and the Bean (1974) Blu-ray Review: How Can Something So Wrong Feel So Right?
Look out, world ‒ because James Caan and Alan Arkin are on the loose again, thanks to the Warner Archive Collection.
Read MoreWeb of the Spider (1971) Blu-ray Review: Get Caught in This One
Garagehouse Pictures ups the ante of awesomeness by bringing us a fresh HD print of a classic cult Italian horror flick.
Read MoreInnocent Blood (1992) Blu-ray Review: A Parisian Vampire in Pittsburgh
The Warner Archive Collection unveils a gorgeous new uncut transfer of John Landis’ star-studded horror/action/comedy.
Read MorePopcorn (1991) Blu-ray Review: Hot Buttered Death
Synapse Films turns up the heat on one of early ’90s most underrated horror movies.
Read MoreThe Hidden (1987) Blu-ray Review: The Best Movie John Carpenter Never Made
The Warner Archive Collection proudly delivers this amazing horror/sci-fi/action/comedy hybrid starring young Kyle MacLachlan.
Read MoreThe Lift (1983) / Down (2001) Blu-rays Review: Same Shaft, Different Play
Blue Underground opens the doors to Dick Maas’ epically strange tale of a killer elevator, as well as his poorly-timed Americanized remake.
Read MorePhenomena (1985) Blu-ray Review: Argento at His Most Bewildering
Synapse Films releases Il Maestro’s bizarre cult classic in three different forms, including the rare U.S. “Creepers” cut.
Read MoreTom Sawyer (1973) / Huckleberry Finn (1974) Blu-ray Review: Wild Oates and Foster Kids
Twilight Time proudly proclaims “I’ll be your Huckleberry” with these ’70s Mark Twain musicals from Arthur P. Jacobs and Reader’s Digest.
Read MorePhantasm: 5 Movie DVD Collection Review: The NeverEnding Horror Story
Don Coscarelli’s franchise has always reflected the times. Now, the time has come to repackage and re-release it. Again.
Read MoreThe Loved One (1965) Blu-ray Review: I’m Lovin’ It
The Warner Archive unleashes an outrageous black comedy cult classic that covers a lot of desecrated ground.
Read MoreSnake in the Eagle’s Shadow / Drunken Master (1978) Blu-ray Review: A Whole Loaf of Kung Fu
Twilight Time breaks out one of its most unusual releases yet with this double-feature of classic Jackie Chan kung fu flicks in HD.
Read MoreThe Creep Behind the Camera / The Creeping Terror Blu-ray Review: Creepshots, Redefined
Synapse Films releases a docudrama about one of cinema’s most inept movies, along with a new 2K scan of the original creature feature.
Read MoreThe Intruder (1975) Blu-ray Review: A Lost Regional Horror Film Comes Home to Slay
After 42 years of obscurity, the lost ’70s proto-slasher ‒ complete with marquee value guest stars Mickey Rooney, Yvonne De Carlo, and Ted Cassidy ‒ finally gets a chance to see the night.
Read MoreRe-Animator Limited Edition Blu-ray Review: One of Horror’s Truly Finest Films
Arrow pulls out all the stops for an all-time horror classic.
Read MoreTerror in a Texas Town (1958) Blu-ray Review: The Dark Side of the West
Arrow Academy releases Joseph H. Lewis’ wonderful western/film noir hybrid, which features Sterling Hayden as a Swedish sailor who brings a whaling harpoon to a gunfight.
Read MoreS.O.B. (1981) Blu-ray Review: Julie Andrews’ Most Revealing Role
The Warner Archive Collection releases Blake Edwards’ bitingly funny stab at Hollywood, featuring his famous wife’s only nude scene.
Read MoreDoberman Cop (1977) Blu-ray Review: Sonny Chiba Does It Doggy Style
Arrow Video unleashes a truly mind-blowing 1970s exploitation action-comedy equivalent to fusion cuisine starring the larger-than-life Shin’ichi Chiba.
Read MoreWolf Guy (1975) Blu-ray Review: Lycanthropy, Grindhouse Style
Arrow Video throws us a bone in the form of a shapeshifting werewolf feller like no other.
Read MoreMadhouse (1981) Blu-ray Review: A Film Where No One is Fully Committed
Arrow Video’s recently discharged slasher flick is so lazy, its composer ripped-off his own work.
Read MoreBrain Damage (1988) Blu-ray Review: The Greatest Drug Parable Never Aired
Frank Henenlotter’s rude, crude, cult horror-comedy classic receives a fresh fix from Arrow Video in this must-have release.
Read MoreWorld Without End (1956) Blu-ray Review: Make Dystopia Great Again
The Warner Archive Collection travels through time and space to bring us one of cinema’s first ‒ and strangely optimistic ‒ views of a post-apocalyptic future.
Read MoreFrom Hell It Came (1957) Blu-ray Review: This Is More Like “Heaven-Sent”
One of the most amusingly bad drive-in monster movies ever conceived receives a beautiful new HD transfer from the Warner Archive Collection.
Read MoreInquisition (1976) Blu-ray Review: “Let’s Face It, You Can’t Torquemada Anything!”
Spanish horror legend Paul Naschy’s directorial debut gets the full treatment in this shocking, sleazy, and sinful release now available from Mondo Macabro.
Read MoreThe Blood of Fu Manchu / The Castle of Fu Manchu Blu-ray Review: Toppling Towers
The world hears from Christopher Lee’s most infamous character again in Blue Underground’s HD double feature of two cult collaborations from Jesus Franco and Harry Alan Towers.
Read MoreCops vs. Thugs (1975) Blu-ray Review: Kon’nichiwa, Dirty Harry-san!
Arrow Video busts Kinji Fukasaku’s gritty, offbeat crime drama out of the Toei vaults.
Read MoreVoodoo Black Exorcist (1974) Blu-ray Review: The Epitome of So Bad, It’s Good
The Film Detective brings us the first widescreen 2K scan of this truly abominable, incoherent ‒ and yet, undeniable entertaining ‒ Euro horror messterpiece. And it’s glorious!
Read MoreThe Sheik (1921) / The Son of the Sheik (1926) Blu-ray Review: Happy Valentino’s Day
Kino Lorber unleashes two of the greatest works from legendary Silent Film heartthrob Rudolph Valentino.
Read MoreThe Yakuza (1974) Blu-ray Review: That Time Robert Mitchum Went to Japan
Like a trusty katana, the Warner Archive Collection whips out this neglected, gritty, emotional ’70s cult classic with much grace and dignity.
Read MoreThe Climber (1975) Blu-ray Review: The Stuff Scarfaces Are Made Of
An all-growed-up Joe Dallesandro stars in this nifty (and violent) little Italian crime drama, recently rescued from obscurity by Arrow Video.
Read MoreThe Dismembered (1962) Blu-ray Review: I’d Rather Be in Philadelphia
Garagehouse Pictures digs up one of the goofiest ‒ and yet, strangely intriguing ‒ lost regional horror comedies ever.
Read MoreThe Valley of Gwangi / When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth Blu-rays Review: More Animated than Ever
The Warner Archive Collection shows off two showcases of animators Ray Harryhausen and Jim Danforth in these splendid catalog releases.
Read MoreDjango, Prepare a Coffin (1968) Blu-ray Review: Can You Dig It?
Terence Hill digs a name for himself in the only legitimate unofficial prequel to the Sergio Corbucci cult classic.
Read MoreDrive-In Massacre (1976) Blu-ray Review: Well Worth the Price of Admission
Severin Films presents one of the best bad movies ever, fully restored from original elements discovered ‒ naturally ‒ in the remains of a drive-in.
Read MoreMondo Bastardo: Odds and Ends from the International World of Exploitation
From Brazilian horrors to 3D European westerns, this assortment of weird and unusual films knows its target audiences quite well.
Read MoreTrailer Trauma 3: 80s Horror-Thon Blu-ray Review: The Ultimate Party Mix
Imagine a seven-and-a-half-hour compilation of nothing but horror movie previews from the ’80s. Then go one step further.
Read MoreMoby Dick (1930) DVD Review: The Version You Never Thought Possible
For those of you who think they know Dick, the WAC salutes you.
Read MoreThe Search for Weng Weng DVD Review: The Height of the World’s Shortest Star
Filipino cinema’s least-likely leading man was only 2-foot 9-inches tall, but his appeal to cult cinema aficionados is immeasurable.
Read MoreC.H.U.D. (1984) Blu-ray Review: The A-List B-Grade Latchkey Monster Flick
Arrow Video’s two-disc Limited Edition release of this ’80s horror flick is worth crawling through a mutant-infested sewer for.
Read MoreDoc Savage: The Man of Bronze Blu-ray Review: A Hero? Yes. Super? Hell, No.
One of the pulp world’s first heroes makes for one of film world’s worst zeroes.
Read MoreVamp (1986) Blu-ray Review: From Dusk Till… Hey, Wait a Minute!
Though the extras for this Arrow Video release are a bit on the anemic side, I can still sink my teeth in this fun ’80s vampire cult classic.
Read MoreThe Initiation (1984) Blu-ray Review: Old School’s Out Forever
Arrow Video brings us a new HD transfer of the sorority slasher many of us kids ditched out on the first time around.
Read MoreThe Horrible Dr. Hichcock (1962) Blu-ray Review: Truth in Advertising?
Twenty-three years after my first attempt at watching it, this Riccardo Freda/Barbara Steele gothic horror movie about a necrophiliac surgeon still can’t raise the dead to save its life.
Read MoreDead-End Drive-In Blu-ray Review: The Australian Escape From New York
This Ozploitation feature could have been a spinoff in the Mad Max universe.
Read MoreThe Monster of Piedras Blancas (1959) Blu-ray Review: Beheading Your Way
The outright evil, bloodthirsty cousin of ‘The Creature from the Black Lagoon’ makes its long-awaited splash to home video courtesy a beautiful HD release by Olive Films.
Read MoreAmerican Ninja / American Ninja 2: The Confrontation Blu-rays Review: The Dawn of Dudikoff
Olive Films unleash one of the Cannon Group’s greatest franchises in High-Definition via releases fans are sure to get a high-flying kick out of.
Read MoreBlood Bath (1966) Blu-ray Review: Alternately Bloody Good and Awfully Bad Stuff
Arrow Video brings us the ultimate release of the Roger Corman horror film best known for its bizarre and convoluted production history.
Read MoreDillinger (1973) Blu-ray Review: Times Were Tough, So He Got with the Times!
Arrow Video brings us John Milius’ directorial debut, featuring eager performances by Warren Oates, Ben Johnson, Harry Dean Stanton, and Richard Dreyfuss.
Read MoreThe Stuff (1985) Blu-ray Review: The Thing Nightmares Are Made From
Larry Cohen’s comical, horrifying look at rampant commercialism, American gluttony, and corporate greed gets another chance to creep around thanks to Arrow Video.
Read MoreBlood Rage (1987) Blu-ray Review: Because Florida
Cult cinema’s perennial Thanksgiving slasher flick finally finds a home for the holidays.
Read MoreThe Strangler (1964) DVD Review: There’s Always the Son
The great Victor Buono stars as a bastardized Boston serial killer, now available from the Warner Archive Collection.
Read MoreManos: The Hands of Fate Blu-ray Review: As Close to Perfect as It Will Ever Be
The infamous, long-standing contender of The Worst Movie Ever Made is ready to recruit new followers in this eagerly awaited release from Synapse Films.
Read MoreEaten Alive Blu-ray Combo Review: A Strangely Entertaining Cult Film Worthy of Rediscovery
Another bizarre, sweaty, and dread-filled tale of Southern madness, courtesy of Tobe Hooper.
Read MoreThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Complete Series DVD Review: Still the Best
Is it a very long DVD review? A semi-comprehensive episode guide? Why, it’s all those things, and still more!
Read MoreCannibal Ferox Blu-ray Review: Umberto Lenzi’s Unforgiving Subgenre Swan Song
The notorious cash-in of a craze beget by the cash-in of a cash-in makes its much-needed (?) High-Definition debut courtesy the finely deranged folks at Grindhouse Releasing.
Read MoreSpider Baby Blu-ray Review: An Extremely Offbeat but Amazing Movie
This really is the most maddening story ever told, but in a good way.
Read MoreThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss Osbourne / Island of Death Blu-rays Review
Much like The Damned before them, the folks at Arrow Video USA have fallen in love with some genuine video nasties.
Read MoreBlack Patch (1957) DVD Review: A Genuinely Magnificent, Forgotten B Western
Imagine if David Lynch traveled back in time to the ’50s, made a TV show, then re-edited it into a feature film to create the Spaghetti Western movement.
Read MoreThe Bounty (1984) / U Turn (1997) Blu-rays Review: Twilight Time Goes South
The two best bad trips you can possibly book this season.
Read MoreLong Weekend (1978) Blu-ray Review: Nature Can Be a Real Mother
The ’70s Australian eco-horror classic finally gets the treatment it deserves from Synapse Films.
Read MoreGone with the Pope Blu-ray Review: Duke Mitchell’s Unsung Swan Song Finds a Voice
The film that takes the expression “Years in the Making” to a whole new level finally gets a chance to be seen by all.
Read MoreThe St. Valentine’s Day Massacre (1967) Blu-ray Review: Corman Slays ‘Em
The movie that almost put gangsters films back on the map returns for another round (of ammunition).
Read MoreFright Night (1985) 30th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review: Brewster’s Thirties
Yes, it’s “Still a better love story than Twilight” time.
Read MoreStay Hungry DVD Review: A Special Peculiarity as Sports Films Go
An oddly interesting mix of socialism and bodybuilding politics.
Read MoreDarkman Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: Delivers the Fun Quotient
Sam Raimi’s ultracool, post Evil Dead B-movie.
Read MoreThe Blob (1988) Blu-ray Review: Everybody’s in the Pink Now
Twilight Time delivers a dazzling HD re-release of the cult favorite ’80s remake and it’s swell, kids!
Read MoreIn the Flesh: The Complete Season Two DVD Review: The Undead Return. Again.
Because who doesn’t long for a BBC drama that includes gay zombie love?
Read MoreCurtains (1983) Blu-ray Review: A Shining Example of “Less Is More”
Synapse Films unveils a finely-aged Canadian slasher flick.
Read MoreDeath Bed: The Bed That Eats (1977) Blu-ray Review: When Nightmares Become Reality
Surreal, creepy, and ripe with an unmistakable element of subculture artistry.
Read MoreBloody Moon / Bloody Birthday / The Baby (1973) Blu-rays Review: Bad, Bizarre, & Bizarrely Beautiful
Severin Films re-releases three outrageous horror classics in High-Def.
Read MoreThe Future, the Past, and Creepy Dolls: Twilight Time Breaks the Eclectic Mold
The niche Blu-ray label unveils, among other things, its first double feature release.
Read MoreLosers, Lineages, Lust, Lemons, and Lynch: Five Comedies From Twilight Time
What do Woody Allen, James Stewart, Kurt Russell, David Lynch, and a couple of horny teenage girls have in common? They’re all on Blu-ray now.
Read MorePerformance (1970) Blu-ray Review: Mick Jagger Highlights Psychedelic Cult Classic
For those of you who wonder what that whole “sex, drugs, and rock and roll” thing is like.
Read MoreThe Swimmer (1968) Blu-ray Review: The Last Great Studio-Made Cult Film
Burt Lancaster delivers a performance that will positively send chills down your spine. And those blue swimming trunks sure won’t help any.
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