price：$3.49
Universal Studios
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (This valley is just one long smorgasbord!) 『With this review getting me past the halfway point in my "31 horror movie reviews for the 31 days of October" concept I had, leading up to the 31st by Halloween, I figure I should add my input on yet another classic, namely "Tremors." "Tremors" is one of those movies with a universal appeal, whether or not you're a hardcore fan of horror movies. It's got a strong plot, consistent series of events, awesome action and intensity, and characters that are very likable and the kind you want to see survive. Although it's not as graphic as other movies of the genre, highlighted by the PG-13 rating, there are some good monster-related gore scenes, like when a construction worker jackhammers a monster through the ground and blood bubbles up. There's also a lot of good laughs throughout the movie, including some brilliant one-liners that make for some down-to-earth comedy. Even more, we have a budding romance in the sub-plot that makes for a happy ending at the end. The monsters, although are kept underground in the earlier half of the movie, are amazing when shown. And of course, great monsters make a great monster movie.
The sound and picture quality of the disc is really nice, too. What's more, there's lots of extra features here that beef up the quality of the disc. I actually got this in the "Tremors 4-Pack", which has all four movies in the series, and at a great price too. Overall, I can't think of a single bad thing about this movie, or the disc it comes on. For those seeking a highly-entertaining, down-to-earth monster movie, "Tremors" will sound off a 10 on the Richter Scale! Thanks for the time, and peace.』
(Hey it's our old pal Stumpy!) 『I remember seeing this movie as a kid after watching "Beetlejuice" and the infamous sandworms of Saturn. So when seeing this film with giant carnivorous worms, I was instantly hooked. Years later this films still manages to pack a punch and still hold my attention longer than most films today.
Fred Ward and Kevin Bacon are unlikely pair to be in such a oddball buddy film turned Scifi horror straight out the Atomic Age. Micheal Gross and the fiery, redheaded Reba McEntire (who by the way looks good carrying a machine gun, wow where can I find a woman like that?:)) play a believable married couple. With Reba's levelheadedness and Gross' paranoid but not over the top gun fanatic-turned-survivalist is an interesting combination (which strangely reminds me of my brother who seems to emulate Burt down to the wall of guns).
Even his motto has become my brother's favorite saying, " If you need it and don't got it, you sing a different tune,".
Anyway, this film manages to be scary and funny at the same time, a feat not easily accomplished in today's hack'em-up-while-their-screamin' horror flicks. Also, it's somewhat kid friendly as there aren't buckets of red corn syrup pouring off every inch of celluloid. The director seems to have studied Hitchcock's Less-is-more method when it comes to death scenes, though a few gory bits are bound to pop up.
It's a very fun film from beginning to end and is well thought out, and is worth a watch. Also it's a great popcorn movie for a rainy day. Definitely worth owning.』
(Don't Waste Your Money) 『One of my favorite movies!! Unfortunately, the picture and sound quality (dolby 2.0) on this DVD are very poor (even on an upconvert player).
Not worth buying! Hopefully a better product will be released in the future.』
(Good Entetainment) 『Just a fun movie. Never made it big in the movies but an enjoyaable experience overall. Some swearing but it fits -- not just for the sake of using the F word which, incidentally, is never used.』
(Still Creepy After All These Years) 『This is a scary movie with good suspense-horror and excellent special-effects as huge worm-like creatures go after humans in the desert. It kind of sounds like one of those hokey 1950s sci-fi films but it isn't. This can really scare you at times.
Despite the ton of profanity in here and some dumb dialog and dumb characters, for sheer suspense for an hour-and-a-half, this has it in spades. The story is involving. Once you get hooked, you can't put this film down. One thing for sure: you will not be bored.
It's hard to believe this film has been out about 20 years. 』 『The race to higher ground is on when two handymen and a local seismology student discover that their little town of Perfection, Nevada, is infested with stinky subterranean man-eating worms. A very well-done comedy-horror film that salutes a host of horror films from bygone years.』 『Who would have guessed that this clever, fast-paced creature feature from 1990 would become a beloved miniclassic worthy of its own Collector's Edition DVD?Tremorsdidn't actually break any new ground (even though its tunneling worm monsters certainly did), but it revved up the classic monster-movie formulas of the 1950s with such energetic enthusiasm and humor that it made everything old seem new again. It's also got a cast full of enjoyable actors who clearly had a lot of fun making the film, and director Ron Underwood strikes just the right balance of comedy and terror as a band of small-town rednecks battles a lot of really nasty-looking giant worms. The special effects are great, the one-liners fly fast and furious between heroes Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward (and yes, that's country star Reba McEntire packin' awesome firepower), and it's all done with the kind of flair one rarely associates with goofy monster flicks like this. Followed by a direct-to-video sequel (Tremors: Aftershocks), this horror thriller was given the deluxe treatment for its DVD release. Bonus features include an original "making-of" documentary, previously unseen video showing the creation of the worm-creatures, outtakes from the film, the original ending not shown in theaters, theatrical trailers, and a gallery of production photographs. If you're a fan, consider this a must-have disc!--Jeff Shannon』
price：$1.96
Sony Pictures
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (As much of a hoot as a howl - and all the better for it) 『In no way a conventional horror movie, nonetheless, it is, alongside the Coppola `Dracula' and the `Branagh' Frankenstein, all brought out within a couple of years of one another in the early nineties, supposedly, part of a revisionist trilogy of that traditional staple horror fare.
Directed by Mike Nichols with a script by Wesley Strick and Jim Harrison (of Legends of the Fall fame), Nicholson is at his brilliant best as the jaded lead editor of a publishing house recently acquired by a billionaire asset stripper played in suitably predatory fashion by the excellent Christopher Plummer. He gets the `shot in the arm' needed to fight back against the twin evils of rampant capitalism and cuckolding protégé Spader, who has more than an eye on Nicholson's wife, Nelligan, and his mentor's job, when travelling back from a business trip through the frozen wilds of a New England winter. When asked to visit Plummer, ostensibly to be offered a `sideways' move but, in reality, a lower prestige job, he encounters Plummer's slightly wayward daughter, Pfeiffer, who plays her spoilt little rich girl part to perfection and who, initially at any rate, is only too willing to ally herself to Nicholson as a way of spiting her presumably negligent father.
There are, too, turns by stalwart Brit actors, Prunella Scales and Eileen Atkins and Frazier's David Hyde Pierce. The movie has wit, irony, elegance and a superb and, by turns, lushly romantic and jazzy Ennio Morricone score: all this and some wonderfully amusing moments make for a truly enjoyable experience even if the label `horror' normally turns you off. 』
(A Classy Werewolf Story) 『Here's a werewolf movie done with some style and some class. This may be the only werewolf-business world story combination. It features effective villains played by James Spader and Christopher Plummer and the always unpredictable Jack Nicholson.
Nicholson has the lead role, naturally, and is refreshingly low-key, especially for him. I don't believe he ever raised his voice in this movie, acting very subdued throughout.
There isn't as much action as you see in most modern-day horror movies but yet this is such an intense story that you don't lose interest. It's pretty good in the visual department, too, and it doesn't hurt to have Michelle Pfeiffer to ogle.』
(This Wolf Blows The House Down) 『Jack Nicholson makes the perfect gentle, mild-mannered protagonist as Will, who becomes slowly transformed after being bitten on a stretch of dark lonely road in the snow after hitting a wolf with his car and then climbing out to investigate in perhaps the creepiest scene in the movie ("A wolf in Vermont? Are you sure?" everyone keeps asking him). Great star power, atmosphere, and lush interiors in this film, with Pfeiffer as the blue-blood, sarcastic street-smart and estranged daughter of Will's ruthless boss (played beautifully by Christopher Plummer) who replaces Will as senior editor of the publishing house he takes over, with younger, upstart punk Stewart (played by the flawless James Spader who is seemingly BORN to play these kinds of roles) and who we could really refer to as a "wolf-in-sheep's clothing" because he has everyone fooled that he is really a nice guy instead of the ruthless backstabbing coward he really is. David Hyde Pierce is also perfectly cast as Will's coworker and buddy who stands by him and whose role could have been expanded so he would have had more screen time, but hey, I'll take what I can get. The story is a refreshing and original modernization of the werewolf tale that has been told a thousand different ways that we have all seen throughout the history of cinema, complete with humor and gore and plot twists that keep it fresh and exciting. They even retained the mystical element of the story as well, but keeping it relevant with this day and age (Will's transformation enables him to deal with these hard situations in a way he was not previously capable of, so it is a joy, in a way, to see him come into his own so the deserving people get what's coming to them) and the effects on the different interpersonal relationships of the characters. The strange, slow-mo ending sequences of the film fall short compared to the first part of the movie (would a climactic werewolf battle include using gardening tools as weapons and attempted rape? um, probably not, but hey, suspension of disbelief is important here), but are unique and interesting enough to keep you guessing as to how the action will end and who will survive. Sit down with a hot cup of tea on a stormy night and enjoy this great re-telling of a classic horror movie story complete with humor, horror, and some great star power, which also includes Prunella Scales (remember Fawlty Towers?), David Jenkins, Kate Nelligan, Eileen Atkins, Ron Rifkin (who has one of the funniest lines in the film), and Allison Janney and David Schwimmer in bit parts - no pun intended!』
(It's a Gift!) 『There isn't much I can add to the many fine reviews of this underrated film, except this: when one looks at all the many werewolf movies produced, going back to Lon Cheny, Jr's THE WOLFMAN, the one constant is that lycanthropy is a curse, an unwarranted damnation. What struck me after watching this film recently is the possibility that the transformation of man (or woman) into wolf can be viewed as a blessing, a gift. It certainly is for Nicholson's character Will Randall. Notice he never maims or kills except in self defense (OK, he DID slaughter the innocent deer, but that is a normal event in the animal kingdom). What he gets out of it is an escape from the treacherous brutality and betrayal of homosapiens and the freedom to make his life what he wants it to become--we get a clue of this early on from his truthful, but tasteless (and funny) remark at the party about the decline of civilization and the triumph of pop and therapeutic culture. He has no use for the world humanity has unmade, and werewolfism becomes his ticket out of it. Added to this is the likely possibility that he'll wind up with his new love as an added bonus. Seems like the perfect happy ending to me!』
(Where's Creepy Jack?) 『Jack Nicholson as a werewolf. Now THAT should be some serious entertainment. Imagine the irascible actor in his typical "rip you a new one" form--only this time he's got the physical traits to literally make it happen. So it was with gleeful anticipation that I recently pulled up a chair to watch WOLF, a film originally released in the Nineties. And I was so. . .
. . .underwhelmed. Jack, playing an editor at a publishing house where corporate takeover is, well, taking over, goes through his role with all the intensity and grit of a plow horse going to the barn. Bitten by a wolf, he begins to experience other-worldly powers, yet for all his energy the filmmakers might as well have given him a sedative. Love interest Michelle Pfeifer looks good and disinterested at the same time, while "villain" James Spader is, I suppose, comic relief. The "showdown" between Jack and James as this film draws to its yawning conclusion is just. . .silly.
Another reviewer has dubbed WOLF a "thinking man's" werewolf movie, and while I agree the film elicits thought, for me it pertained to second-guessing thought. Like why-did-I-just-lose-90-minutes-of-my-life second-guessing? And, come on: The jumps and leaps by the assorted werewolves were so lame they reminded me of the lousy special effects from The Six Million Dollar Man. Which pretty much sums up my feelings for this movie. Lousy. Snarl. --D. Mikels, Author, The Reckoning』 『A MILD-MANNERED BOOK EDITOR METAMORPHOSES AFTER HE IS BITTEN ON THE HAND BY WOLF. WITH INVIGORATED PHYSICAL STRENGTH, HEIGHTENED SENSES AND OTHER MYSTERIOUS CHANGES. HE GETS REVENGE ON A SCHEMING CO-WORKER WHO TRIES TO STEAL HIS JOB AND HIS WIFE. HE FINDS A NEW VERY BEAUTIFUL LOVE INTEREST.』 『Sophisticated to a point, this well-executed wolf-man tale works due to its clever setting and enormous star power. We all know Jack Nicholson can go nuts, but the script makes his character aware of his changes, sometimes for the better, early on. The setting, a publishing house in the middle of a takeover, gives the characters dramatic life before the horror elements kicks in. A senior editor about to get the boot, Nicholson's character becomes a new man after being bitten by a wolf. He takes on challenges at work, lives a more robust life, and attracts a new love. But will his newfound energy consume him? Director Mike Nichols keeps the action alive in the first half, but the film peters out at the end with cheap theatrics and the overuse of slow motion. Michelle Pfeiffer has little to do as simply the love interest with a grittier than average personality. Better is James Spader as a smarmy colleague. Nicholson is in fine form, relying on his keen gift to spark interest (a twitch of the head, a look in the eyes), instead of heavy doses of movie makeup. Giuseppe Rotunno's sweeping camerawork sets the mood quite well. Easy to recommend, with the added feature it's hardly gratuitous.--Doug Thomas』
price：$1.46
Sony Pictures
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (great.) 『I love witch movies. this one was exciting, and scary and cruel and it was the latter that bothered me most. but a totally worthwhile movie. glad i bought it. the DVD case does come with much less plastic than you'd expect, it seems they're on some plastic reducing kick. you'll notice this in other DVDs as well.』
(Lame) 『This isn't a horror movie although it claims itself to be. It's more like an epsiode of Dawson's Creek with Samantha from Bewitched thrown in. If you like real horror movies, run from this one. Seriously! Tom C.』
(love this movie) 『I own copies of "The Craft" on VHS&DVD, and I swear to God I love it. I have not seen it in like forever, but may do so tonight. When I first saw "The Craft", it seriously got me interested in witchcraft and that is something that I am not afraid to admit.』
(Mystick Realistick Teen Flick Fusion BD OK) 『After repeated viewings, Craft retains power and interest. Two DVDs and the BD; I should be bored; but it plays to stay. Medium power film has roots and style a'plenty with weird ways mixed with mundane. Great Playlist and a ride. BD has DTS power and great pic (soft by nature)』
(Blu-ray: Sony gives "The Craft" the DTS-HD MA treatment and if you enjoyed the film, you will dig the lossless soundtrack!) 『In 1996, with a plethora of teen horror movies coming out to theaters, one supernatural film that stood out was "The Craft".
The film was directed by Andrew Fleming ("Grosse Pointe", "Paranormal Girl", "Dick") and featured a story written by Peter Filardi ("Flatliners", "Salem's Lot"). Joining the two are composer Grame Revell ("Pineapple Express", "The Ruins", "The Condemned", "Eleventh Hour") and cinematographer Alexander Gruszynski ("The In-Laws", "Nancy Drew" and "Madea Goes to Jail").
VIDEO&AUDIO:
"The Craft" is presented in 1080p High Definition (1:85:1). For a film that was released in 1996, "The Craft" actually looks good for being nearly 13-years-old. The film is not exactly vibrant nor do you see tons of detail but the film does manage to retain the film's grain and blacks are nice and deep. If anything, outdoor scenes manages to look nice, colorful and bright but for the most part, it's a good transfer but nothing that would be scene as reference or spectacular.
As for audio, this is where things get interesting. "The Craft" is one of the few Blu-ray releases in 2009 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to utilize an a 5.1 DTS-HD MA lossless track instead of DolbyTrue HD. The film gives a choice of English, French and Portuguese lossless tracks but what I was truly impressed by is how immersive the soundtrack for this film was.
So far, Sony has done a good job of bringing out the audio track for 90's films this year such as "Air Force One" and now, the same can be said with "The Craft". From lighting, to rain, ambient noises, conversations in the background and crickets, you hear it utilized quite nicely through the surround channels.
The sound effects really are utilized through the surround channels. So, the film goes beyond the front and center channel speakers for dialogue and music. Also, you'll notice some scenes utilizing LFE quite a bit, so overall, fans of the film will truly enjoy the lossless soundtrack of "The Craft".
Subtitles are presented in English, English SDH, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Koeran and Thai.
SPECIAL FEATURES
"The Craft" comes with the following special features (all presented in standard definition and in English stereo/English Mono with English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese and Thai subtitles):
* * Director's Commentary - Director Andrew Fleming's audio commentary about "The Craft". Fleming is good at discussing certain parts of the film and how they had a technical adviser who runs a large covenant of witches, thus lending accuracy to the film. * Conjuring the Craft - (24:33) A featurette featuring the screenwriter, director and producer along with the talent talking about the film and their experiences on working about the film. Also, how the crew hired an actual witch to help in the consulting of the film. * The Original "Behind the Scenes of The Craft" - (6:00) Featuring the cast and director talking about the film and their characters. Plus clips from the film. * Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary - Deleted scenes which include: Healing Bonnie, Confrontation and Nancy performs magic. Optional commentary of why the scenes were cut by Director Andrew Fleming.
JUDGMENT CALL:
"The Craft" was a pretty solid supernatural thriller back in 1996 and even over a decade later, the film continues to be entertaining and fun. Nor does it try to approach the supernatural or witchcraft storyline in a lame manner.
For the most part, very solid performances by Fairuza Balk, Robin Tunney, Neve Campbell and Rachel True. The film was before Neve Campbell became well-known for "Party of Five" and Fairuza Balk before "The Waterboy" but the crew did a good job in selecting Fairuza Balk (who is familiar with wicka) as the main antagonist of the film. Balk somehow has this dark look to her in the film but for the most part, she did a fantastic job portraying Nancy Downs. It was interesting to find out through the special features that Balk was familiar with witchcraft and that the director and producers felt that she embodied the role of Nancy. And of course, for the role of our main protagonist, Robin Tunney did a fantastic job playing the role of the protagonist Sarah Bailey.
"The Craft" definitely receives a solid picture and audio transfer. But as mentioned in the video&audio portion, the fact that Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is testing out the DTS-HD Master Audio codec with this release is quite interesting. I am starting to prefer the DTS-HD Master Audio for lossless audio and for this film, it definitely made the film much more enjoyable as the sound effects really utilize the surround channels. In fact, one time I thought there was a cricket in my house but it was actually from the film.
Overall, "The Craft" was an enjoyable film featuring a solid screenplay, good choice of casting and for the most part, giving an edge to this dark teenage film. Although the film is Rated-R, the film is by no means is "The Craft" a slasher film nor is their nudity. But for fans who truly enjoyed this film, "The Craft" definitely gets a solid HD release on Blu-ray. Definitely worth checking out!』 『WHEN FOUR TEENAGE OUTCASTS BECOME EXPERTS IN THE ANCIENT ARTS OF WITCHCRAFT, THEY SEEK REVENGE ON THOSE WHO SLIGHTED THEM IN THE PAST.』 『IfBuffy the Vampire Slayerrepresents the lighter side of high school as a macabre experience, here's a movie that asks the burning question, "What happens when angst-ridden teenagers develop supernatural powers?" More to the point, how do four outcast teenaged witches handle their ability to cast wicked spells on the taunting classmates who've nicknamed them "The Bitches of Eastwick"? The answer, of course, is "don't get mad, get even." That's about all there is to this terminally silly movie, which makes up for its ludicrous plot by letting its young female cast have a field day as they indulge their dark fantasies. Fairuza Balk is enjoyable as the most wicked of the witches, and is therefore the focus of the film's most dazzling special effects. But it's Neve Campbell from television'sParty of Fivewho made this film a modest box-office hit, just before she became her generation's fright-movie favorite inScreamand its popular sequel.--Jeff Shannon』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Another brilliant Trek story) 『"Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" is....fun. Its also, like Wrath of Khan and The Voyage Home, smart, full of intrigue, packed with cool heroes and villians, with great emsemble acting, taut direction and a clever screenplay. This time around, the Federation discovers their most hated enemy, the Klingons, are facing extinction. They set about wanting to make a peace pact with them, however reluctantly. Captain Kirk, who lost his son, David, to the murderous hand of the Klingons in "Search for Spock" definitely wants nothing to do with his foes. "Let Them Die" he says to Spock. Anyway, after a dinner meeting with Klingon representatives, their chancellor is assassinated, and Kirk and McCoy are framed. From this point on, the film takes on the tone of a detective story, with Spock and the rest of the Enterprise crew racing against time to clear their allies' names and find the true killer before all out war devastates the galaxy. Brilliant stuff, giving you the best of what the Star Trek mythology is all about. See it.』
(star trek - the discovered dvd) 『this is a very difficult dvd to find and buy, so when i found what i thought i couldn't, i jumped, bought and viewed. and i might add, was not disapointed. the delivery of the item was solid and 'on the ball'. i didn't expect it to be dressed in an original sleeve so i wasn't suprised when it arived in a plain but durable wrapper. bottom line is that it is a pleasure to buy from a reliable vendor who sends what it says and says what it will send. now, the movie? of course it is good; probably the best of the bunch. to see the original players/actors age with grace with a knock-out story-line. the physical science applied is what will probably be faced when humans reach that final frontier with little left to someone's imagination . when i taught physics in high school ages ago, i used this movie as a go-to for not only entertainment but more for 'this is a real possibility'. like why would i buy an item of so-so quality and enjoyment?』
(fantastic) 『One of my all time favorite Star Trek Movies.If U like Star Trek like I do you will NOT be dissapointed in this movie!!!』
(The voyage home is the best) 『I liked all three movies but it wasn't until they got to "The search for Spock" that they got the editing right on the Star Trek movies. Very intertaining though.』
(Decent Ending) 『As I mentioned earlier, the "Golden Years" of Star Trek were from 1979-1986. The Undiscovered Country is by far the best Trek movie released after 1986. However, the movie does have some faults. Many flaws are exposed when you watch the movie a second. By this I mean that some things simply do not hold up under closer scrutiny. All in all, TUC was a decent way to end the original TOS films.』 『The crews of the enterprise and the excelsior must stop a plot to prevent a peace treaty between the klingon empire and the federation. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 05/01/2007 Starring: William Shatner Mark Lenard Run time: 113 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Nicholas Meyer』 『Star Trek Vleft us nowhere to go but up, and with the return ofStar Trek IIdirector Nicholas Meyer,Star Trek VIrestored the movie series to its classic blend of space opera, intelligent plotting, and engaging interaction of stalwart heroes and menacing villains. Borrowing its subtitle (and several lines of dialogue) from Shakespeare, the movie finds Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) and his fellowEnterprisecrew members on a diplomatic mission to negotiate peace with the revered Klingon Chancellor Gorkon (David Warner). When the high-ranking Klingon and several officers are ruthlessly murdered, blame is placed on Kirk, whose subsequent investigation uncovers an assassination plot masterminded by the nefarious Klingon General Chang (Christopher Plummer) in an effort to disrupt a historic peace summit. As this political plot unfolds,Star Trek VItakes on a sharp-edged tone, with Kirk and Spock confronting their opposing views of diplomacy, and testing their bonds of loyalty when a Vulcan officer is revealed to be a traitor. With a dramatic depth befitting what was to be the final movie mission of the originalStar Trekcrew, this film took the veteran cast out in respectably high style. With the torch being passed to the crew ofStar Trek: The Next Generation, only Kirk, Scotty, and Chekov would return, however briefly, inStar Trek: Generations.--Jeff Shannon』
price：$3.99
Paramount
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Hauntingly beautiful....) 『I consider this film, "The Man Who Fell to Earth", and "Walkabout", Roeg's best films. I wish he were still making this type of beautiful movie. I saw this when it first came out and still remembered it, but it didn't ruin my pleasure in another viewing. As other reviewers have stated, it "haunts" you. As for those that complained about the nude scene, I think that it was the most tender depiction of loving marital sex to this date. Sutherland didn't have 6-pack abs, but he did look like an attractive man in his unique way; and bless Christie for her natural breasts. It's nice to see actors in movies today with their unreal great bodies, but it's hard to relate to them in a serious film.』
(Nicholas Roeg's "Don't Look Now") 『Based on a short story by Daphne du Maurier, "Don't Look Now" is a truly creepy and totally engrossing dark thriller set in Venice. Shades of "Exorcist" and "Fallen," but with several psychic twists that will stay with you for days. Also has a nicely realized love scene with Christie and Sutherland. The first time I saw the movie I walked home from the theater in a blizzard, almost in a trance... One of my favorites.』
(Moody, atmospheric thriller) 『The Bottom Line:
Don't Look Now is a horror movie that draws much of its suspense from its starkly threatening cinematography and a director who manages to consistently convince the audience that something very wrong is about to happen; though the final reveal of who the red-caped figure is seems completely arbitrary and the narrative has its slow moments, this is on the whole a very interesting and novel horror film.
3/4』
(So close to perfect...) 『After the tragic death of their young daughter, an architect (Donald Sutherland) and his wife (Julie Christie) move to Venice, where he attends to the arduous restoration of a church. There, the couple meet an elderly pair of English sisters (Hilary Mason, Clelia Matania), one of whom is a psychic who claims to be aware of their daughter's presence. Eventually, Sutherland's character experiences premonitions that seem to coincide with a series of murders...
This movie has been recommended to me by at least a few people of excellent taste, and its enduring popularity speaks for itself. Nonetheless, "Don't Look Now" was an enormous disappointment for me, a film that very nearly achieves greatness by exploring the nature and consequence of loss and fate, and then abandons its potential in lieu of cheap and typical antics.
Sutherland and Christie are perfectly cast and perform their parts with exceptional sensitivity. They're invariably credible, both as a loving married pair and grieving, haunted parents. In particular, Nicolas Roeg's direction of Sutherland is exceptional - he conveys even more with a grunt, a questioning glance or yearning stare than he ever does when speaking. Simultaneously creepy and affable, Hilary Mason shines as the psychic whose talents permit her to predict the story's most ruinous occurrences. Massimo Serato and Renato Scarpa are also quite fine as a comforting bishop and a sly police detective. Serato was a terrific character actor, accomplished in roles of authority figures, and especially those of ecclesiastical positions. Though his screen time here is limited, his quiet charisma is as compelling as that of the leads.
By and large, Roeg's direction is as deft as in anything else he's helmed. He shoots and tracks his actors with an obsessive focus here, and his macabre proceedings are interspersed with no small amount of clever, artful symbolism. While his composition is hardly fastidious - the persistent utilization of zooming hand-held shots results in a variety of intentionally disorienting scenes - it's always effective. Shot during the winter in some especially deteriorated locations, La Dominante has never looked quite so dreary on-screen. These surroundings facilitate a suitably gloomy milieu, and Roeg surely felt at home in such a gray and chilly environment!
As evidenced here, Roeg knows quite well how to guide characterization, pace a story with measured deliberation and make the best of an impressive location. His failure, as well as the film's, rests in his inability to effectively exhibit this story's two most potent scenes. The powerfully ominous opening and penultimate sequences that lead to these crucial moments are meticulously edited and flawlessly shot...after which the climaxes seem just that much more underwhelming. In the first of these, the effect of what could have been a chilling scene is negated by its ludicrous slow motion presentation, replete with a silly, low-pitched cry of despair; that Sutherland's performance during the entirety of this scene is so tremendous only indicates how much better it could have been if Roeg hadn't opted for inappropriate gimmickry. However, nothing else is as disappointing, as utterly insulting as this movie's ridiculous ending. While the ultimate course of events is telegraphed in one of the protagonist's visions nearly forty minutes prior, how it actually occurs is a slap in the face, a sudden, unexpected turn into schlock territory that degrades the entire story. If this was silly, insubstantial B-fare on a double bill, the ending would have been great, goofy, hilarious fun, but it isn't. This is an impeccably acted, ingeniously shot, brilliantly cut feature film of considerable depth, a meditation on the classic failure of prophecy to prevent tragedy, and of the emptiness and hopeless longing that accompanies the loss of a loved one.
Maybe the ending of this story comes off well in the Daphne Du Maurier novel from which this movie was adapted, but on-screen, it's entirely risible. Either Roeg lacks the essential Kubrickian understanding of what does and doesn't work in an adaptation, or he has a wretched sense of humor.
In spite of its brief and insurmountable flaws, "Don't Look Now" is still a unique and substantial movie that deserves a quality DVD edition. This isn't such a product. Most of the Paramount discs that I've viewed have been exceptional, so I was surprised that this was so shoddy. The famously unlistenable fidelity of the Warner Home Video editions that were released in the U.K. and Australia is reportedly worse than that of this one, which is interesting because the sound of it is awful. Much of the dialogue is barely audible and horribly mixed. The print transfer is quite bad - peculiarly grainy, and rather dim besides.
If you really want to understand what everyone is saying, you'll probably need to enable the English subtitles as I did on a second viewing. Unfortunately, quite a lot of what's spoken in English isn't afforded accompanying text, nor is any of the movie's ample Italian dialogue. As a result, those who can't speak Italian (like ME ME ME) will find it slightly difficult to understand what's going on now and again. I'm not exaggerating when I type that the dubbed French-language audio track is the single worst-produced dub that I've ever heard in my entire life. It's voiced competently, but it sounds as though it was recorded in a bathroom.
If you're looking for a specific scene then you'll have quite a task on your hands, as the movie is split into only fifteen parts. In the scene selection menu, these are presented two per screen in order to make the number seem larger and inconvenience the browsing audience. The noisy, sloppily edited theatrical trailer is also included, and it seems like the antithesis of a special feature.
For fans of this feature or of Roeg's work in general, I wish that I could recommend any edition of this movie as an alternative to this one, but the British Optimum Home Entertainment edition is said to have the same awful sound quality as the Warner DVD. All I can suggest, is this: rent, don't buy. At any price, it's just not worth paying for.』
(worst movie purchase ever) 『I enjoy all types of movies yet this one is just lame, check it out well before you buy』 『
Working with elements of the traditional horror genre - second sight, ESP, warnings from the dead, a mad killer - and a cinematography of disquieting beauty and dreamlike sense of dislocation, director Nicolas Roeg weaves a fabric of anxiety that questions all reality. The evocative use of the back streets of Venice is a sinister participant in the action based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier. This intensely erotic and macabre film boasts outstanding performances by Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland.』
『Nicolas Roeg'sDon't Look Nowonce seemed radically new with its kaleidoscopic imagery, dreamlike editing, and willingness to let mystery be mysterious on several levels of reality/illusion--plus art-house darling Julie Christie in a long, nude love scene! Nowadays, this 1974 adaptation of a Daphne du Maurier ghost story looks almost classical. Following the drowning of their child in England, Laura (Christie) and John Baxter (Donald Sutherland) have come to dank, eternally dying Venice, where he is supervising the restoration of a moldering church and she is either slipping into or climbing out of madness with the help of a pair of creepy spinster sisters, one of whom can "see" even though blind. John may share this psychic power, though he resists accepting it as the canals fill with murder victims, surface realities turn shimmery as water, and a red-coated figure--the daughter's ghost?--keeps flickering in the corner of our vision. Though surreal and perplexing, the film does eventually add up, and the ending remains a real throat-grabber.--Richard T. Jameson』
price：$2.99
Universal Studios
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Session 9 Destined for Cult Classic Status) 『The uber creepy "Session 9" concerns itself with an asbestos abatement crew working in an abandoned psychiatric hospital. Simple enough premise, but the hospital is none other than the Danvers State Mental Hospital, an all too real and terrifying location for even a puppet show, much less an atmospheric psychological horror/thriller. Disturbing and moody, the location supplements credible perfomances from the films stars David Caruso, Stephen Geveson, Josh Lucas, Brendan Sexton III. But Peter Mullan's work as crew leader Gordy is worth the price of the disc alone. Relying on story and cinematography, Brad Anderson weaves an always interesting tale about madness and the complex inner-workings of damaged minds with compelling and gleeful terror. Disc includes commentary, deleted scenes and an alternate ending.』
(creeped me out) 『I found this to be a good story and a creepy scary movie; the acting was excellent - the beginning of the story doesn't prepare you for the psychological twist that is the basis for the film. This is a movie I have not forgotten; a good ensemble cast whose characters evoke empathy from the viewer. Because it was not an out and out horror film, more of a frightening psychological thriller, it leaves the viewer guessing as to whether or not the supernatural is involved or what is real -- what is imagined...i appreciated the film a lot. Defintely recommend this.』
(Frighteningly Dull. Save Money. Choose Something Else.) 『I can't believe how many people think this is a five-star scary movie. Too tedious to be a "thriller" and sooo boring there's just no chance for suspense. The eeriest parts of the film are actually in the deleted scenes, where it appears as if a scary movie had actually been made and then re-shot with the creepyness (and plot) removed. Even the "star" of the film, the Danvers Asylum itself, has it's potential as a dire and forboding edifice watered down by showing exteriors shot on a beauitful, sunny day. Some say the director was being 'ironic". Irony is not scary. Neither is Session 9.』
(Scary) 『Session 9 was quite a surprise. So many movies talk about the scares but so few deliver. The creepiness of Danver's rivals the Overlook Hotel in the Shining. The slow disintegration of these five men allows the tension to build.
By casting with good actors instead of those with bigger names but half the talent the director has made a movies that keeps you discussing it well after the credits roll.』
("I live...in the weak...and the wounded!") 『Nowadays, there are so few real, quality horror films that get enough recognition. Sure, there are a good deal of great films that are under the radar of the mainstream, but when a really good horror movie of recent times comes around, it's definitely worth notice. And "Session 9" is worth the notice!
Taking influence largely from "The Shining", in my opinion, "Session 9" is a psychological horror film with a great deal of intense and mysterious atmosphere that's laid on thicker than Thanksgiving gravy. The powerful sense of dread and chilling mystery presented throughout the film is simply enticing and definitely makes you want to see the whole thing. In addition to the asylum, which is one of the big reasons why the film is so great, this film delves pretty deeply into psychology with the recorded sessions of the asylum patients. This part definitely sucked me in, because psychology has always been a topic of great curiosity to me.
Running at 1 hour and 40 minutes, this movie is longer than most slashers and about as long as more psychological films. However, the length of the film doesn't drag it down or make it boring, because the movie is able to fill all 100 minutes with interest and mystery. Honestly, the asylum is one of the greatest locations I've seen in a while in horror films. The written part is also done excellently, showcasing a strong plot and chilling series of events. In addition, the acting is great, with the actors showing how truly talented they are, regardless of how much mainstream attention they get.
Overall, with a dark and bleak feeling throughout, and a bitter ending, this is not a fun film by any means. However, "Session 9" is a film that will suck you into its mystery, depth, darkness and bleak appeal. If the feeling of this movie is too strong, I recommend washing it off with another great, modern-day horror film such as "Planet Terror" (even if it isn't 100% horror, it's great nonetheless). But as for this film, well, "Session 9" is the psychological horror film to beat of modern movies! Highly recommended for those interested in such a film, and to close, just because I love the quote so much, I need to say it again. "Where do you live?" --- "I live...in the weak...and the wounded!". Thanks for the time, and peace.』 『Five men from an elimination company enter an abandoned insane asylum and face their inner fears as well as the evil that resides in the hospital. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 09/02/2003 Starring: David Caruso Josh Lucas Run time: 97 minutes Rating: R Director: Brad Anderson』 『Few things are more sure-fire creepy than huge abandoned buildings, andSession 9has one of the eeriest buildings you've ever seen. A hazardous-materials-cleanup company has been hired to eliminate asbestos tiles and other toxic material from a gigantic mental hospital that had been shut down in the 1980s. But as one member of the team starts to nose into old files in the office, he uncovers a series of tape recordings of psychiatric sessions--nine of them--related to a notorious sexual abuse case. Soon, toxic materials and dark spirits start to merge. LikeThe Blair Witch Project(and most horror movies, really),Session 9is longer on atmosphere and dream logic than story--but the atmosphere is effectively unsettling. A strong cast (including Peter Mullan, David Caruso, and Brendan Sexton III) do an effective job of slowly cracking under stress and evil influences.--Bret Fetzer』
price：$3.95
Sony Pictures
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Covenant) 『I had never heard of this movie until my son told me about it. He knows how much I loved Twilight so he thought I would like it. No, it's not about vampires. It's in a class of it's own. I loved this movie. I've watched in five times so far. It is great.』
(THIS SUCKED, AND IT SUCKED HARD 3.5 OUT OF 10) 『Holy hell almighty! No wonder critics hated this film so much (A rating of only 3% fresh on RottenTomatoes.com). I knew this film was going to be really stupid, but damn it sucked worse than I thought it would! Shame on these producers because they are the same producers behind the excellent horror-action Underworld films, and shame on the director too; Renny Harlin who directed Deep Blue Sea and Die Hard 2 (Both great films). Bad Sony Pictures! Bad! This film is incompetent on just about every level and was obviously created for teenage girls; the same teenage girls who went crazy for the God-awful Twilight film. While this film is above the quality of the awful Twilight film because it has more interesting ideas to boot, but it still sucks pretty damn hard. The teenage girls will be the only ones who like this film about teenage warlocks with six-packs who shave their body hair. If this doesn't appeal to you then just walk away. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: There are four brothers who are known as the 'Sons of Ipswich' at Spenser Academy who are more than 300 years old and hide their powers because in the 17th century their kind were being killed by witch hunters. So they hide their powers away from most people. After awhile they meet a new student who seems like a fairly likable friend, but then they realize "Oh s***, the banished fifth brother has returned!" Now they must use their powers, rescue their damsels in distress, and destroy the fifth brother. LAME. The story is a cluttered incoherent, convoluted, and abysmal mess of storytelling. MUSIC: This was obviously designed for teens... and it sucks. I hated the music, it wasn't horrible like Twilight's but this score still sucked pretty bad. ACTION: This film is loaded with stupid special effects, cheesy fight scenes, it's stuffed with cliches, hot women who are too stupid to save themselves, and scene with a locker room of naked men, YAY... The only quality that can be derived from this atrocious film is the fact you can laugh at some parts because they're so bad that they're funny. Other than that you are left with one truly awful supernatural thriller. On top of the cheesy action scenes you are treated to an incredibly boring film as well. Crappy, crappy, crappy. ACTING: These actors were terrible and there were no redeeming qualities to their acting. The dialogue was also a horrid mess that can't accomplish being even remotely believable. But that probably doesn't matter to the teenage girls this film is geared towards, they'll love any male actor who they is hot despite their horrid acting. OVERALL: Unless you are a teenage girl who is intent on seeing this film just to fantasize about guys with six-packs and no body hair, a pointless and hackneyed storyline doesn't matter to you, if bad special effects amaze you, and if you enjoy terrible musical scores then by all means watch this film. As for the rest of us we'll just go watch Underworld instead. THE GOOD: Those "so bad it's funny" moments. THE BAD: Everything else』
(Strictly For The Gen Y Crowd) 『Oh boy, what a dopey, poorly written, poorly acted piece of garbage. The special effects are a joke. The main characters all graduated from the Paul Walker/Hayden Christensen school of acting, which is not a compliment unless of course you enjoy watching completely emotionless, wooden, and monotone performances. Plot, you want plot, well it's male model witch vs male model witch in an epic showdown filled with all of the poor special effects you can handle. Oh yeah, there's also some dopey chicks thrown in for good measure, you know, for the proverbial love interest/damsel in distress who needs rescuing subplot.
In case you're wondering, no, I did not pay good money to see this in the theater. I caught in on cable because there was absolutely nothing else on and because it was free.
This is a movie for gen y tweens who I'm sure will love it, as they typically don't care about stuff like plot, pacing, acting, script, or special effects quality. A little beefcake/T&A, lots of "stuff" on the screen to satisfy their short attention spans, and a sappy subplot love story and they're happy. Everyone else will most likely not be happy with this movie, not at all.』
(Nude Ipswitch Male Student Rave) 『A next movie of a who-knows-what-for mix of modern cars and Dark Age stories slightly watch-able for comic hints deploying some same gender affairs, handsome young actors not ashamed to strip before cameras and techno-tricks substituted a real human professionalism of Jackie Chan et al.
Something like The Lost Boysbut even lesser sensible.
』
(The Covenant was...) 『This was just a solid and entertaining flick. I'm not saying it's a film on par with Citizen Kane, but you can get your popcorn ready and at least have fun. It was based on a comic book, which was specifically developed for a film adaptation. Good stuff all around.』 『
In 1692, in the Ipswich Colony of Massachusetts, five families with untold power formed a covenant of silence. One family, lusting for more, was banished, their bloodline disappearing without a trace. Until now.
Four young students at an elite private school who are descendants of the original families who settled in Ipswich Colony in the 1600s, are bound by their sacred ancestry and special powers. When the body of a dead student is discovered after a party, secrets begin to unravel that threaten to break the covenant of silence that has protected their families for hundreds of years.
price：$5.99
Universal Studios
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (a geat film) 『its a very great film, I wonder why this marvelous piece of cinema isnt famous』
(Watch it for the music) 『I took this DVD out of the library yesterday on a whim. I had seen it once, in 1972, when I was in high school and in the midst (mist) of reading K.V. Jr.'s full oeuvre in their brightly-colored Dell paperback incarnations. I remembered being pleasantly surprised at the time that the movie didn't totally butcher the story; I remembered Valerie Perrine's body and Billy Pilgrim's vacant stare; but I had not known Glenn Gould at the time. Last night I watched this and was overwhelmed by the perfect musical choices of Gould (he is given a simple "Music - Glenn Gould" credit at the beginning of the film) and, of course, by his playing, which is unmistakable from the first notes of J.S. Bach from his piano. I would love to know how closely he worked with George Roy Hill on the choices for this soundtrack, how much was newly-recorded especially for the film, and how much was from previously-recorded material (though those questions don't really matter as much as the perfect matching of images and sounds).
Watch this movie for the music; there's not a false note. 』
(So it goes) 『Making a visual representaion of a novel is always a challenge. Make it a Kurt Vonnegut novel and it only gets 10 times harder. Therefore I didn't get my expectations up when I decided to watch the film version of Slaughterhouse Five.
However, I was surprised at how well this film did covering such an in depth novel. I found this to be a wonderful portrayal of Pilgrim's extraordinary experiences along with the emotions and the confusion associated with it.
I still do recommend reading the book first since the film does skip a lot of the best phrases, verses, and concepts that make the story so great. Yet the film is a real tribute to a wonderful story.』
(Space / Time Drifter...) 『First off, I've never read the book. That said, I must say that what I find most intriguing about the Billy Pilgrim character (Michael Sacks) in SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE is how much of a true pilgrim he is. He is unhitched from time, while simultaneously, due to his own pleasant personality and ever-calm demeanor, Billy is also a traveler through space. He drifts through life as a disengaged observer, like a cork floating down a stream. Billy is a warm, innocent human being who is utterly removed from his own existence! He watches / feels things unfold like a character in a play. He reminds me of Peter Sellars' Chauncy Gardener in BEING THERE. Adrift in a universe that simply takes him wherever it will. The main segments of Billy's life are presented from his own disengaged viewpoint. We get to go along with him on his bizarre journey. It's like following a leaf blowing in a hurricane! The very fabric of time / space / existence is unravelled, and tied into a knot of events all happening in no particular order. Billy is happy throughout! He has the perfect temperament to deal w/ the chaos of such shifting events. Personally, I'd go nuts! For Billy there is peace within the non-sensical trip to nowhere. He simply enjoys the ride. Even tragic events can't flatten him. Billy's nature is that of an ancient bhuddist monk, even when in a youthful body (during WWII). His attitude is infectious! The story is as mind-boggling as it is hysterically funny. The life of Billy Pilgrim is quite a trip! Special mention must be made of Ron Liebman's Lazzaro character, as well as Valerie Perrine's Montana Wildhack! The fact that Ms. Perrine spends much of her screen-time naked doesn't hurt! Highest recommendation...』
(Life in the Slaughterhouse) 『Film adaptions of novels (from Madame Bovary to Catch 22) have proved how easy failure transcends effort. However, The film version of Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five proves the exception: graceful, smartly directed and beautifully acted. Rediscover a real treasure and see this film.』 『Kurt vonneguts billy pilgrim time-trips from bombed-out dresden to the planet tralfamador. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 05/25/2004 Starring: Michael Sacks Kevin Conway Run time: 104 minutes Rating: R Director: George Roy Hill』 『Billy Pilgrim (Michael Sacks) has a problem with time: he keeps jumping about in his own life, principally between three key scenes. The "present" is a kind of glowing suburban bliss involving a dutiful wife, large house, and presidency of the local Lions; the "past" is being a prisoner of World War II and experiencing the firebombing of Dresden from the wrong side; the "future" takes place in a glass dome on the planet Tralfamadore, to which Billy has been mysteriously spirited along with the woman of his fantasies (Montana Wildhack, played by Valerie Perrine). It isn't meant to make too much sense, since the point is to represent a man (and a century) that has witnessed things too unbearable for a wholly sane person to make sense of. In fact author Kurt Vonnegut's anguished cry on the insanity of war is one of those completely unfilmable books, so director George Roy Hill gets points even for trying. The whole package is thought provoking in a wholly Vonnegutian way. All this, and Glenn Gould playing Bach as well.--Richard Farr』
price：$1.46
Legend Films
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (30th Anniversary Edition - TERRIBLE beyond belief) 『It is just unfathomable that anyone could possibly think this was a good idea - take a beloved classic film and:
1. Cut 15 minutes of footage. 2. Add 15 minutes of poorly shot new footage with excruciatingly bad acting, writing and direction. 3. Dump the original music score and replace it with painfully amateurish electronic drivel. 4. Add insult to injury by deceptively marketing it as the definitive 30th Anniversary Edition.
Words cannot express how terrible this edition is. Really, it is THAT bad. I have seen student films and amateur fan edits done better. The new footage is so badly written and acted it would almost be funny if it wasn't cut into this classic film.
Stay far, far away from this version. Get any other version that has the real Night of the Living Dead.』
(2007 DVD from GT MEDIA, 1968 film.) 『This was the original zombie film, which spawned many remakes and sequels, none of which, were as good as the original. A low-budget horror film, that gets the most out of it's tight budget, effectively. Resident Evil reinvented the zombie film, adding action, combined with sci-fi, which was pretty effective, especially the first film in the series.』
(Woul Have Given It a Zero) 『Three things:
1: The "new" footage is obviously and distractingly modern. It simply does not fit with the actual footage. The beard on the priest is a very modern cut. A detail like that should never have gotten past the director of the "new" footage.
2: The "actors" in the new footage are astoundingly bad.
3: The score is horrible. It lacks the tension of the original music.
Russo should be ashamed of himself.』
(Night of the Living Dead-The Original B&W.I have it on VHS.) 『Creepy little movie yet poor taste,Gore isn't as bad as the next in the installments,Wouldn't define as Classic Horror but Classic Shock.』
(Undoubtedly a seminal horror film and a landmark for zombie movies everywhere!) 『With time running out before Halloween and remembering my promise to myself to write 31 horror movie reviews by the time of the 31st, I felt as though I were running low, considering how in the past I've already reviews plenty of horror movies. Then I thought, "Hhmm...I haven't done a review for Night of the Living Dead yet!". So here it is, a review of what is considered probably the most important and influential zombie movie of all time.
Although it's not the first movie in the zombie-horror subgenre, ("White Zombie" beat it, being made in 1932) "Night of the Living Dead" is without a doubt, the most infleuntial zombie movie of all time, and probably the greatest one, too. Although it lacks the gore of later Romero classics such as "Dawn of the Dead" or "Day of the Dead", "Night of the Living Dead" is still a revolutionary horror film for several huge reasons.
First off, having a black guy as a hero was a big step at the time, considering this movie was made in the late '60s. Romero wanted to show that with the changing times, there was no racial boundaries on who gets to be the hero in a movie. And although I'm a white guy, I like his decision a lot, because it showcases a call to revolution.
Also, the movie itself is a social and political statement, about the new society, in this case, literally devouring the old one. Had the new society's devourment of the old society only been for the better this day and age...it's tough for me to be young and growing up in our culture these days! But Romero definitely had a brilliant idea with that underlying message in mind.
Now, we're on to the zombies. Combining the claustrophobic atmosphere of the house and the overpowering feeling of fear and doom caused by the start of the zombie apocalypse, "Night of the Living Dead" gets everything right. Although fast zombies were to be later featured in more recent horror films, the zombies in "Night of the Living Dead" are the epitome of classic, death-paced, flesh-eating horrid fiends.
I saw the movie online so I know nothing about the different DVD versions but I hear that the Millennium Edition is the best to get, so getting that one is probably the best thing. However, I did read that when purchasing any version of "Night of the Living Dead", none of the money will go to George A. Romero or any of the makers, so watching it online might be a good alternative. Any way you watch it, this is a zombie movie classic! Thanks for the time, and peace.』 『This is one of the true cult classics and one of the scariest movies of all time. The dead are walking and hunger for human flesh. A group of panicked survivors are barricaded in a deserted farmhouse while the army of flesh eating zombies hovers outside their door. This over-the-top disk includes a restored original black and white version, and a color version that will thrill the horror film fan and horrify the film purist. We've added a 5.1 surround sound mix, and bonus features including a hilarious audio commentary by Mike Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000.』 『We can hardly imagine how shocking this film was when it first broke into the film scene in 1968. There's never been anything quite like it again, though there have been numerous pale imitations. Part of the terror lies in the fact that it is shot in such a raw and unadorned fashion that it feels like a home movie, and is all the more authentic because of that. It draws us into its world gradually, content to establish a merely spooky atmosphere before leading us through a horrifically logical progression that we hardly could have anticipated. The story is simple: Radiation from a fallen satellite has caused the dead to walk, and hunger for human flesh. Once bitten, you become one of them. And the only way to kill one is by a shot or blow to the head. We follow a group holed up in a small farmhouse who are trying to fend off the inevitable onslaught of the dead. The tension between the members of this unstable, makeshift community drives the film.Night of the Living Deadestablishes savagery as a necessary condition of life. Marked by fatality and a grim humor, the film gnaws through to the bone, then proceeds on to the marrow.--Jim Gay』 『George Romero's classic 1968 zombie-fest (shot in black and white) offers some disturbing images, even decades later. In a Pittsburgh suburb people are being stalked by zombies ravenous for human flesh. In a house whose occupant has already been slain, two separate groups of people unite and board themselves in, hoping to fend off the advancing ghouls. Through radio and TV reports they learn that radiation from outer space is thought to be responsible for the wave of zombie attacks all over the eastern United States. Once the humans are trapped, Romero shifts the focus to the internal feuding between them as they decide how to handle their dreadful situation. What unfolds is an examination of human nature, and of the fear and selfishness that keep many citizens from getting involved in the world's problems. Appropriately, both the zombies and the authorities who later hunt them are equally soulless. This film could also be read as a criticism of white males--it is not merely a coincidence that the film's two most rational, constructive characters are a woman and a black man. It is also no coincidence that the sequel takes place in a mall infested by the undead--a perfect analogy for consumer culture.--Bryan Reeseman』
price：$6.49
Warner Home Video
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Batman Returns) 『My grandkids are big fans of Batman and loved the movie. IT was good quality.』
(Batman Returns) 『The product arrived quickly and was in excellent condition. I was very pleased with my experience and will probably do business with this seller again.』
(Good movie, bad dvd) 『this is just a re-release of the original bare bones dvd. no bonus content at all.』 『The legendary hero returns to do battle against the mysterious Cat Woman and the diabolical Penguin -- who, with the help of his evil band of vandals, has a plan to destroy Gotham City as well as Batman.』
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