タイトル『 The Messengers >
『 The Messengers >
『 The Cake Eaters >
『 The Cake Eaters >
『 Messengers 2: The Scarecrow >
『 Messengers 2: The Scarecrow >
『 Speak >
『 Speak >
『 In the Land of Women >
『 In the Land of Women >
『 Cold Creek Manor >
>,Kristen Stewart,Dylan McDermott,Penelope Ann Miller,John Corbett,Evan Turner (III)
price:$4.95
Sony Pictures
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review ("The message is, mediocre, at best".)   『The film did contain some good content for a horror film, O.K. visual effects, scary moments, and Kristen Stewart was interesting to watch. Other than that though, we've seen this stuff before, like: the crows sequences, which copies The Birds, and then later other scenes that resemble The Shining.』
(The Messengers)     『Roy Solomon, his wife Denise, their teenage daughter Jessica and their little son Ben move from Chicago to an old farm in North Dakota to rebuild their family, financially affected by the long unemployment of Roy and a car accident of Jessica that has brought serious problems to Ben. Roy plants sunflowers in the land and hires the stranger Burwell to help him until the harvest. When Jess sees ghosts and poltergeists in the house, her parents do not believe on her. She tries to prove that she is not insane or trying to call their attentions, and discovers the fate of the former owners. This is a spooky spine-chilling movie, that I enjoyed.』
(Stone the crows!)  『Sadly, this is about as derivative as it gets. Every haunted house cliché is dragged out along with a bit of The Birds and The Shining thrown in just for good measure. There are some genuinely creepy moments along the way but the formula is so tired and predictable that these moments are not enough to save the movie. Kirsten Stewart does a reasonable job of carrying the story along but the entire cast clearly lack conviction, and this lack of belief diminishes the film even more.』
(Crazy Crows!)   『3 of 5 stars for the suspense movie The Messengers. A family moves from civilization to the middle-of-no-where into an obviously haunted house about two steps better than the Addams Family house. We have an unbalanced daughter and a baby brother who "sees things". The house is part of a Sunflower farm. We hire a farm hand to help our family. Strange things start to happen specially with the local crow population. I won't spoil the suspense elements of the movie. Of course, had it been me, I'd never have moved into the house in the first place. This is a well made suspense movie with really odd things happening. Good suspense music. Good plot and well acted. I do recommend this movie.』
(RAIMI&TAPERT TEAM WITH THE PANG BROS)   『THE MESSENGERS
I have been a fan of Sam Raimi and all of them since the first "Evil Dead" film and every thing afterward, so you know I own any thing the man is connected to. When he and Rob Tapert created Ghost House Pictures you know I was excited and thus far I have not have hated anything they have put out. I do how ever like some more so than others but for the most part they are entertaining. The Messengers while not a classic or even completely original still manages to be good and I credit the performances mostly for that.
The Rollins family seems nice enough but that does not stop someone or something from picking them apart and hunting them down inside their own home. Years later the Solomon family move in and try to forget about the drunken driving accident that forced them to move. Once there things seem good at first until their daughter Jessica and their son Ben begin to notice something not of this world also live there. As time goes on the occurrences get more and more apparent as Jessica tries to protect her brother. At the same time their dad seems to be losing it Shining or Amityville style and their mother does not believe them. Their father has a hard time with the crops or basically sunflowers until he hires Burwell to help him, still the crows do not like what is taking place and start to get violent. As the family falls apart and the ghosts get restless it seems it is all up to Jessica to learn about what is really happening.
Sam and Rob's Ghost House Pictures did an excellent job casting this film because the strongest attribute this film has is the cast. Kristen Stewart is excellent in this as Jessica and does a marvelous job in the film, she also has a nice look to her like a very real down to earth feel and not a stuck up diva feel. Dylan McDermott does a great job as Roy the father of the family and play the part kinda like an Amityville film. Penelope Ann Miller as well is great in the mother role as Denise and does a great job as well. Still other than Kirsten the MVP of this film just may be John Corbett who plays Burwell. He does an excellent job and his turn in the end is great.
The story over all is fine I guess but it is just your typical ghost/revenge story so there really is nothing new here. Writers Todd Farmer [Jason X, My Bloody Valentine, Messengers 2, and the upcoming Halloween 3] and Mark Wheaton [Friday the 13th remake] made the characters a little interesting but the story was unoriginal for the most part. Directors the Pang Brothers [Bangkok Dangerous, The Eye, The Eye 2, Bangkok Dangerous remake] seemed to want to transition into more of an American style somewhat and that may be why the film suffers a bit. They did not completely switch up their style but they do feel a little more tame in this one.
I would not say that this is a bad movie and in fact I would say it is worthy of viewing from anybody, I bought it but a rental maybe the way to go for the average viewer. I am a huge fan of Sam and Rob so not only did I see this in theaters but I do own it. Do I recommend this film, yes, is it the best film ever, no. If you are a fan of Raimi or any one involved in this film it is highly recommended, I do think the casual fan would enjoy this as well. 』 『Desperate for a fresh start after a tough two years in Chicago, the Solomon family retreats to a desolate sunflower farm in North Dakota. But the calm of farm life is shattered when 16-year-old Jess (Kristen Stewart) and her 3-year-old brother Ben begin to see nightmarish apparitions throughout their new home– visions that nobody else can see. As the visions grow darker, they become fear-inspiring experiences and Jess’ parents (Dylan McDermott and Penelope Ann Miller) start to question their daughter’s sanity. Now, Jess must find a way to save her family and win』 『Lithe and tomboyish Kristen Stewart (Panic Room, The Safety of Objects) anchors the derivative but potently atmospheric horror movieThe Messengers. The story--a troubled family moves into one of those creepy farmhouses that scream "serial murder site" and find their lives disturbed by unearthly occurrences--is a puree of plot elements fromThe Sixth Sense, The Birds, The Amityville Horror, The Shining, the recent spate of Japanese horror remakes, and more. Despite this, the movie may get under your skin; between the bleached sunlight, the effective ambient sound, and scenes that linger unexpectedly on quiet suspense,The Messengerscreates a vivid and unsettling mood. There are still plenty of the abrupt jolts that make teenager girls clutch their dates, but this artful creepiness--combined with Stewart's engaging presence--will have a longer effect. Also featuring Dylan McDermott (The Practice), Penelope Ann Miller (Carlito's Way), and John Corbett (Northern Exposure, Sex and the City). Directed by the Pang Brothers, the duo responsible for Hong Kong hits likeThe Eye and Infernal Affairs. --Bret FetzerBeyondThe Messengersat Amazon.com  More Horror DVDs |  Things that go Bump in the Night |  Small Town Life on DVD | Stills fromThe Messengers(click for larger image)』
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『 In the Land of Women >
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タイトル『 Donnie Darko (Widescreen Edition) >
『 Donnie Darko (Widescreen Edition) >
『 S Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale (Widescreen) >
『 S Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale (Widescreen) >
『 Dark City (New Line Platinum Series) >
『 Dark City (New Line Platinum Series) >
『 Requiem for a Dream - Director's Cut >
『 Requiem for a Dream - Director's Cut >
『 American History X >
『 American History X >
『 Fight Club (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) >
>,Jake Gyllenhaal,Jena Malone,Mary McDonnell,Holmes Osborne,Maggie Gyllenhaal
price:$2.17
20th Century Fox
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Simply amazed!)     『I thought that maybe something was wrong with it because it was Blue Ray and cheaper than the non-blue ray but it was even better. Loved it!』
(Incredibly thought provoking)     『This movie is great! Everyone who watches will certainly take something different away from it!!!』
(Donnie Darko not great on blu-ray)   『This is one of my favorite films of all time, and when i heard it was on blu-ray, i couldn't wait to get it. after viewing it last night, i realized that this is just a straight transfer from the original DVD. So, if you are looking for that eye-popping detail, you won't see it here. just stick to your DVD that is already in your collection.』
(Donnie Darko directors cut)     『I just love this movie. The movie is mysterious and the directors cut explains what's doing on just a little more.』
(Darko on Blu-ray)    『I have to admit picture quality is not the best for BD standards but who cares, this movie is great and I love all the topics (time travel, tangent universe, CellarDoor, deus ex machina, etc). The main difference from the DVD version is that you have the Theatrical Cut and Director's Cut on a single disc, that's all. If you already have DD on DVD don't buy the BD. The extra material is just okay, no more no less.
Btw, that guy from the "darkomentary" is a total freak!』 『In the tradition of Urban Legends and Final Destination, Donnie Darko is an edgy, psychological thriller about a suburban teen coming face-to-face wit his dark destiny. Jake Gyllenhaal leads a star-filled cast (including Drew Barrymore, Noah Wyle, Jena Malone, Patrick Swayze and Mary McDonnell) as a delusional high-school student visited by a demonic rabbit with eerie visions of the past - and deadly predictions for the future. This "excitingly original" (Entertainment Weekly) nail-biter will keep you on the edge of your seat until the mind-bending climax.』 『This unclassifiable but stunningly original film obliterates the walls between teen comedy, science fiction, family drama, horror, and cultural satire--and remains wildly entertaining throughout. Jake Gyllenhaal (October Sky) stars as Donnie, a borderline-schizophrenic adolescent for whom there is no difference between the signs and wonders of reality (a plane crash that devastates his house) and hallucination (a man-sized, reptilian rabbit who talks to him). Obsessed with the science of time travel and acutely aware of the world around him, Donnie is isolated by his powers of analysis and the apocalyptic visions that no one else seems to share. The debut feature of writer-director Richard Kelly,Donnie Darkois a shattering, hypnotic work that sets its own terms and gambles--rightfully so, as it turns out--that a viewer will stay aboard for the full ride.--Tom Keogh』
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『 S Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale (Widescreen) >
『 Dark City (New Line Platinum Series) >
『 Dark City (New Line Platinum Series) >
『 Requiem for a Dream - Director's Cut >
『 Requiem for a Dream - Director's Cut >
『 American History X >
『 American History X >
I wanted to buy It↑
タイトル『 Starhunter - The Complete Series >
『 Starhunter - The Complete Series >
『 Starhunter 2300: The Complete Series >
『 Starhunter 2300: The Complete Series >
『 Earth 2 - The Complete Series >
『 Earth 2 - The Complete Series >
『 Outerworld >
『 Outerworld >
『 Invasion Earth - The World War Has Begun >
『 Invasion Earth - The World War Has Begun >
『 Space Above and Beyond - The Complete Series >
>,Michael Par,é; Tanya Allen; Claudette Roche; Murray Melvin; Stephen Marcus
price:$15.50
Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (You either love it or you hate it...)    『Starhunter is a bad show in many senses of the word. Much of the acting is abysmal, often including that of the main characters. The production values were considered low when it came out, and that was going on 10 years ago. It's got this weird lighting issue pervading most of the series where the characters are little more than black shapes wandering about their ship. And, as most of my fellow reviewers were quick to point out, most of the things Starhunter set out to do were done far better by Firefly a few years later.
Not exactly a glowing endorsement there. So why, you may ask, would you ever watch it?
Well, it takes a certain type of person to enjoy Starhunter, and I am proud to admit to being one of them. If you're thinking about buying this series, do yourself a favor and go in expecting the corniest sci-fi has to offer. It's for the same type of guilty pleasure that you would watch a movie showcased on Mystery Science Theater. Okay, maybe not that bad, but don't expect to be taking it too seriously. That said, in my humblest of opinions, Starhunter provides just as many moments of emotional engagement and genuine interest as it does campy laughs. The main story arc, involving main character Dante's search for his son and, to a lesser extent, a mysterious alien gene in human DNA, is intriguing enough, and isn't shoved in your face all the time. The small cast of three main characters allows for quite a bit of character development among them, and seeing how the show favors drama over action for the most part, you feel that you really know them by the end. I found it especially interesting to see the tension and trust issues caused by the two-faced Luc develop. The show builds to a pretty exciting climax, and I think season one works on its own as a standalone story. You can tell that the producers put a lot of heart into the show, even though it doesn't always translate well. Episodes were hit-and-miss for me, but taken as a whole, I quite enjoyed Starhunter. I would definitely recommend watching an episode or two before deciding to buy the series, but if you're the type of person who enjoys cheesy sci-fi and are willing to forgive Starhunter's more egregious faults, I think you'll find it to be a worthwhile experience.』
(No, it's not Firefly, but...)    『I often mourn the loss of series that are canceled after their first season, but I am gratified that studios have taken to releasing these "diamonds in the rough" on "The complete series" DVD sets. Many of these series I never heard of or never had the chance to watch. I had never heard of Starhunter nor of the sequel series, Starhunter 2300 either. However, based on some reviews here I decided to give them a shot. I will agree with several reviewers who have panned the production quality, because this is most emphatically NOT a Star Trek or even Firefly quality series. That said, about a disc into the series I found myself looking forward to the next episode. Not so much because it was a compelling storyline or for the amazing special effects. (Nearly 300 years in the future and they're still using weapons that fire projectiles from cartridges.) I was, however, becoming attached to the characters, in spite of some sketchy writing and the less-than-academy-award performances of Michael Paré, and the campy "Incoming transmission" intro to each episode. I actually found myself looking forward to Rudolpho's latest gems of wisdom, Carravagio's wisecracks and of course, the cute and perky Percy. So, if you're looking for another Star Trek series, keep looking. If you're looking for a pretty good story line, some low-budget but not insulting special effects, a good ensemble cast and 1056 minutes of escape, then check this series out. As an added bonus, the sequel series stars 3 of the more engaging characters from the first series.』
(Starhunter - The Complete Series) 『Very much a "C" or "D" series - not as good as I had hoped it to be』
(Probably the worst Science Fiction I have ever watched)  『Fooled by a few positive recommendations from friends and a few good reviews on Amazon I decided to give this series a shot. With the exception of the episode introductions which are decent, even fun there is absolutely nothing redeemable in this show.
I have watched bad Science Fiction in my time the last three seasons of X-Files leap to mind; its not that the series is bad because there are some good parts but the production values suck. You ever walked over broken glass? Like that.
I've seen better special effects in a movie in an MST 3000 showcase. This spoiled the first three episodes for me and I did not continue. I do not recommend this series to anyone. 』
(GREAT space-adventure series! A "must-have"!)     『I never saw STARHUNTER when it originally aired on TV but I bought the DVD set on a whim. What a pleasant surprise! This is a GREAT show with a fantastic cast--Tanya Allen in particular is a real scene-stealer. Also--the Opening&Closing THEME MUSIC is utterly spectacular! STARHUNTER is somewhat similar to FIREFLY (which came out 2 years later). If you're a fan of FIREFLY (or SPACE: ABOVE AND BEYOND), take a chance on STARHUNTER--you won't be disappointed!!!』 『This Complete Sci-Fi Series in a Deluxe Foil 4-Disc Package Features 22 Episodes on Four DVDs and Includes Unrated Bonus Footage! The year is 2275. Earth has colonized the entire solar system, but things are dangerous out there. Enter Dante Montana (Michael Paré, BloodRayne, Crash Landing), a reluctant bounty hunter haunted by his past, who, along with his crew, travels the universe in pursuit of dangerous interplanetary criminals, including The Raiders--an evil force that Dante believes kidnapped his son. Meanwhile, covert forces are waging a desperatewar to unlock the secrets of the Divinity Cluster--powerful knowledge that in the wrong hands would mean universal domination...』
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『 Outerworld >
『 Outerworld >
『 Invasion Earth - The World War Has Begun >
『 Invasion Earth - The World War Has Begun >
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タイトル『 From Beyond (Unrated Director's Cut) >
『 From Beyond (Unrated Director's Cut) >
『 Re-Animator >
『 Re-Animator >
『 Dagon >
『 Dagon >
『 Bride of Re-Animator >
『 Bride of Re-Animator >
『 Beyond Re-Animator >
『 Beyond Re-Animator >
『 Lifeforce >
>,Jeffrey Combs,Barbara Crampton,Ken Foree,Ted Sorel,Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
price:$14.98
DVD)
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (From Beyond... Pineal Envy)   『From Beyond: 6 out of 10: All the ingredients are here for a kick ass movie. First of You have Stuart Gordon director of the superlative Re-Animator and Dagon. In addition From Beyond is also a HP Lovecraft adaptation.
Moreover, there is the cast... Jeffrey Combs is a Lovecraft movie staple and a fine actor. Scream Queen Barbara Crampton famous for the greatest receiving head scene in cinematic history (Re-Animator again and the head in question was decapitated and alive) and is tied with Michelle Johnson as the quintessential blonde sex symbol of the eighties.
Heck the movie even has Dawn of the Dead hero the always-watchable Ken Foree.
There is nudity, bondage, brain eating, slime and silly monsters.
It simply does not gel as a movie.
Pacing and the script seem to be the enemy of the good here. For a movie with so many gladdening elements, it can be a true slog. From Beyond seems to drag just when the getting is well getting good.
The monsters are neither terribly scary nor funny they are just slimy puppets of various sizes. There is no sense of fun in the film and it certainly does not get one involved enough to care about the characters fates.
Barbara Crampton spends too much time in large oversized glasses and a tight bun in her hair and buy the time she lets her hair down (and her bondage gear on) Jeffery Combs is bald, naked and making guttural sounds.
As for the story... well I have seen the film twice and I have still no real idea what is going on. (Something to do with monsters from another dimension and the pineal gland) From Beyond is certainly worth a watch for fans of Gordon, Lovecraft or Crampton but I cannot help feel that this was a colossal missed opportunity.』
(JUST AS I REMEMBERED)    『I saw this film years ago and enjoyed it. It may not be indicative of 'great cinema', but it is a great example of both imaginative special effects and one of several of the odd characters of which only Jeffrey Combs is capable of creating.』
(The Pineal Gland Gone Awry!)    『It took a little while to figure out where this movie was coming from, and perhaps more importantly, where it was going. The opening sets up the spooky mansion, mad scientist&assistant, weird experiments--and a noisy next door neighbor lady&her little dog sneaking around--and a sort of funny, madcap scene. So one might think, Ah-oh, a comedy! But is it Lovecraft?
It is...and it isn't.
The script brings in a lot of 80's motifs: Kinky sex, a racially mixed cast, drugs, decadence, etc. The really funny thing is that, while having little to do with HP, it all ties in&works.
What really is "Lovecraftian" about the film is the theme. It asserts that the pineal gland in the forehead (often metaphorically associated with The Third Eye), if scientifically stimulated, acts as a bridge between our world and a dimension inhabit by psychically destructive worm and snakelike creatures that can enter our world and wreck havoc. The effects are quite good, you can relate to the actors, and there's plenty of chills `n thrills.
The Call of Cthulhu: The Celebrated Story by H.P. Lovecraft
Dagon
The H.P. Lovecraft Collection, Vol. 5: Strange Aeons』
(From Beyond)    『A young scientist discovers that other dimentions lie beyond our own. A machine he invents proves it. Is it Hell he uncovers? You be the judge.』
(repulsive, detestable, complete garbage) 『this movie was a waste of time to watch and a waste of my money to buy it. it is a unacceptable movie which reflects the serious mental problems the creators and the producers have !』 『The second H.P. Lovecraft adaptation by Stuart Gordon FROM BEYOND is pure Lovecraftian science-terror. Out-there scientist Dr. Pretorious (Ted Sorel) and his assistant Dr. Tillinghast (Jeffery Combs) are working towards breaking through earthly perceptions and revealing a new alternate universe. They do this by stimulating the pineal gland of the human brain which enables people to see the strange creatures that inhabit a parallel dimension. Unfortunately these creatures can now see humans as well and they are none too pleased with it. Dr. Pretorious is killed by the floating monstrosities but the police blame his assistant for the murder and lock him up. Only Dr. Katharine McMichaels (Barbara Crampton) believes the insane tales of Dr. Tillinghast and it's up to her to shut down the experiment that threatens to unleash the other-dimensional creatures on this universe forever. Great special effects and solid performances by Combs and Crampton complement a near-perfect realization by Gordon of Lovecraft's vividly detailed and chilling vision of scientific possibilities.System Requirements:Running Time: 85 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: R UPC: 027616085504 Manufacturer No: M108550』
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『 Bride of Re-Animator >
『 Beyond Re-Animator >
『 Beyond Re-Animator >
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タイトル『 Countess Dracula / The Vampire Lovers >
『 Countess Dracula / The Vampire Lovers >
『 Count Yorga, Vampire/The Return of Count Yorga >
『 Count Yorga, Vampire/The Return of Count Yorga >
『 Dracula Prince of Darkness (2 Disc Set) >
『 Dracula Prince of Darkness (2 Disc Set) >
『 Hammer Horror Series (Brides of Dracula / Curse of the Werewolf / Phantom of the Opera (1962) / Paranoiac / Kiss of the Vampire / Nightmare / Night Creatures / Evil of Frankenstein) >
『 Hammer Horror Series (Brides of Dracula / Curse of the Werewolf / Phantom of the Opera (1962) / Paranoiac / Kiss of the Vampire / Nightmare / Night Creatures / Evil of Frankenstein) >
『 The Return of Dracula/The Vampire >
『 The Return of Dracula/The Vampire >
『 Vampyros Lesbos >
>,Ingrid Pitt,George Cole,Kate O'Mara,Peter Cushing,Ferdy Mayne
price:$1.49
DVD)
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Double Exposure...)     『Ingrid Pitt is a horror goddess. Here, we have two of her best offerings together! COUNTESS DRACULA has an ancient Countess Elisabeth (Pitt), out to reverse the aging process through a series of literal blood-baths. This works out just fine for a while, until jealousy threatens to destroy the Countess' plans for a youthful future. Ms. Pitt does indeed don her birthday suit as well! In THE VAMPIRE LOVERS, Pitt returns as a vampiric seductress, biting necks and taking warm baths in -blessedly- clear water! TVL is the better movie, in that it is a more fulfilling / traditional vampire story. Of course, it doesn't hurt that many tops (and bottoms) seem to sail off throughout! Ingrid Pitt certainly is beautiful, able to enslave an entire household of vampire-babes. Awesome stuff! Her extra-long canines can find my throat any time... P.S.- Good lord, I almost forgot that Peter Cushing is in TVL as "the general"...』
(have to concur with the other one star reviewer) 『so bad they're bad . the other one star author here nails it . i'm a very big HAMMER fan and love their gothic output and the MUMMY films and CURSE OF THE WEREWOLF and so on . T and A does not redeem these warm discharges . ECCENTRIC CINEMA led me to anticipate adequate mediocrity with the beautiful MS. PITT . ONLY for complete HAMMERHEADS . smoldering scat . from two quite good directors too ? less so MR. SADSY .』
(Ingrid Pitt shines in these two horror features)    『Watched Ingrid Pitt in "The House that Dripped Blood" recently, and then saw that she was featured in this 2 DVD set, and thought I'd give it a try. I have to say that though my expectations weren't very high, I was pleasantly entertained. In "Countess Dracula", Pitt portrays an aging widow who discovers a rather gruesome youth serum, i.e. the blood of young virgins. This story is modeled on the real life historical figure of Countess Elizabeth Bathory, a 17th century noblewoman who literally took baths in virgins' blood to stay young. Ingrid Pitt does credibly well in both the role of the ruthless old widow as well as the luscious 'young' Countess (assuming the identity of the old countess' daughter, whilst the real daughter, portrayed by a very young and comely Lesley Anne-Down is imprisoned in an old hut in the woods guarded by a mute). The 'young" countess as portrayed by Ingrid Pitt needs a steady supply of virgins' blood to keep her youthful appearance, all in a bid to gain and keep the affections of a dashing young soldier. The acting is credible enough, and the plot isn't exactly unique (in fact it dragged in some parts), but what I love about these old movies are the sets and the creepy sense of menace that permeates the atmosphere. In the other feature (the more atmospheric and engaging of the two) "The Vampire Lovers", Pitt is once again in the main role, and the story this time is inspired by Sheridan Le Fanu's classic tale of "Carmilla", though I have to say that Pitt's portrayal of the predatory female vampire is much more feisty than the understated Carmilla of the original tale. With her um, considerable assets, Pitt portrays a lush, sexy, and utterly ruthless predator, preying upon all and sundry, regardless of gender. The lesbian theme is quite evident and I was happy to see my favorite classic horror actor Peter Cushing (as Gen Von Spielsdorf) in this as well. The picture and sound quality in both features are above average, and I actually liked the score. Overall, I wouldn't exactly rate these as stellar examples of horror classics, but they are definitely watchable( and a nice break from the tedium of academia), and I'm happy to add them to my library.』
(Ingrid Pitt Sux In This Bloody Duo from MGM Midnite Movies!)    『MGM Midnite Movies series presents two latter-day Hammer films, but let's not get carried away and call them classics! Both star Ingrid Pitt, the sexy, bloody and ruthless vampire lover.
This package has a flip DVD, a new movie on each side.
The first is Vampire Lovers. A baron has been on the hunt for a vampire family that killed his sister. Thinking his revenge is complete, he retires. Unfortunately he missed one. Carmilla travels with this guy on a horse (who is never explained) and wants (apparently) to build up the clan.
Thin plot is helped by the stoic General, seriously played by Peter Cushing. The softcore breast-flashing, the beheadings and blood dripping from fangs completes this later Hammer film. One could summarize and call it a lesbian vampire film -- the scenery, the haunting, scary music and some of the photographic shots are top notch.
Can't say it's as good as their earlier works, but for the completist, a must-buy. (3 stars)
Second on the list is Countess Dracula. Actually, no relation to Bela Lugosi's character (must be another family branch), she is fearful of getting old. So she uses blood sacrifices to keep her youth with a very large sponge dipped in the blood of virgins and rubs it all over herself. No, really!
The Countess awaits her daughter but when the Countess discovers youth through the blood of dead virgins, she has Capt. Dobi give her away to a dumb (in voice) gypsy. No wait, it gets better. Any nude girls you see are usually dead or buried in a closet. It seems the victims are randomly scattered either in the forest, in a wine cellar or closet. No rhyme or reason.
The Capt. Dobi is a sinister guy who knows of the virgin blood and he and the nurse hunt down virgins for the Countess. A young soldier is caught in the middle of a love triangle and all hell breaks loose.
The photography, with tilted camera angles and authentic costumes and landscape really helps a very thin yet convoluted plot. And the acting is a bit overdone. When Ingrid Pitt's character discovers she's turned old, she yells and grieves for several hours, a bit overdone. Unsatisfactory ending.
Extras include on The "Vampire Lovers" side a 12-minute reading by Ingrid Pitt of the movie's source novel, "Carmilla," accompanied by stills from the film, as well as trailers and audio commentaries by Ingrid Pitt and crew.
Other Ingrid Pitt films include:
The House That Dripped Blood Count Yorga, Vampire/The Return of Count Yorga 』
(Carmilla on the screen; a close adaptation of LeFanu's classic vampire story)     『J. Sheridan LeFanu's novella CARMILLA was published before Bram Stoker's DRACULA, and many readers have found it to be superior in writing style and in the fact that LeFanu doesn't reveal all of the apples in his vampire legends cart until close to the end. I have taught both stories, in America as well as China, in gothic British literature classes, and when I showed THE VAMPIRE LOVERS to graduate students in China, I was surprised when they seemed to be more blase about the nudity and Lesbian overtones than were my usually-more-worldly undergraduate students in the small Atlanta college. I show this film because it follows the LeFanu story rather closely -- more accurately than most cinematic versions of this pre-Dracula vampire.
The scene before the titles where veteran vampire hunter Douglas Wilmer (as the nobleman Baron Hartog), out to revenge the death of his sister at the hand of vampires, severs the head from the body of a beautiful blonde vampire huntress, is a shocking image to some viewers not anticipating such graphic violence. Originally, this image of his bloody sword and the severed bloody head -- as seen behind the main title --was shown in reverse colors to dampen the shock, at least for American audiences, but this is not the case for this DVD release. Also not censored are nude shots of the lovely and talented Ingrid Pitt as she emerges from her bath in front of her naive next victim. The frontal attributes of both female characters are shown on-screen prior to, and during, their brief romp on the sheets. Clearly, this film is not for the squeamish or prudish.
It is unfortunate that Douglas Wilmer as a Van Helsing type does not reappear until near the end, because his distinctive presence and Orson Welles voice are assets to any film in which he appears. Peter Cushing does not portray the vampire expert in this film, as he does in the Dracula films with Christopher Lee; here he is a general and father of the first on-screen victim of Marcilla, later to be known as Carmilla. George Cole is the father of the second intended victim, and he is as believable here as he is as the head servant Poole in the Jekyll and Hyde film MARY REILLY. The hero of the piece is portrayed by the young Jon FInch, who played MacBeth at about this time in the Roman Polanski version of that Shakespeare play. Finch is the young estate stewart who was the boy friend of the first victim, and he arrives in the nick of time to prevent Carmilla from taking away her second major intended victim to sleep with her in her coffin.
Other victims in the film are Kate O'Mara, who is employed as Carmilla's helper by bestowing sexual favors on her, the at-first capable male servant played by Harvey Hall, and a couple of hapless female victims who are either wondering alone in the forest or asleep in a humble cottage. Why female victims insist on wondering alone in the dark with amble cleavage being exposed is something that defies logic in these films, but perhaps most viewers are not seeking logic when they watch these dark fantasies. Another victim is the family doctor played by Ferdie Mane, who is thrown from his horse even though the horse does not rear and buck him off. The sequences where he and Jon Finch, shown riding through the forest at night, are obviously studio-photographed close shots that in no way appear realistic.
Why the pale horseman in black, showing himself to be a vampire, is almost always on the scene, but safely in the distance, is never explained. He delivers a set-up message to Dawn Addams in the beginning, but he is never identified as being Dracula or a member of the Karnstein family. Until the end when the vampire hunters are searching for Carmilla's resting place, he is usually laughing. If he is supposed to be a patriarch of the Karnstein clan, would it have hurt to be told this? Is it meant to be a mystery that we are expected to solve on our own? Perhaps.
At any rate, the color used in this film, as well as the music, which is enhanced by a harpsichord intended to reflect the music of the eighteenth century (1700s), are excellent. We can forgive the low-budget appearance of the production because we now know that a bigger budget, such as in BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA and the Frank Langella version based more on the Hamilton Deane play rather than on Stoker's novel, is no guarantee of a superior production.
COUNTESS DRACULA is, in my view, the lesser of the two films offered in the duo. Even though this story is based on the real-life exploits of the Countess Bathory from Hungary, it is not a vampire film and should probably not be sold as such. Even though it is given authenticity by the Hungarian participants (director, writer, actor, etc.) and even includes Nigel Green in its cast, well-known for his roles in THE IPCRESS FILE and ZULU, these touches are not enough to rescue this film from mediocrity.
If you are lover of vampire films, as I am, buy this combo for THE VAMPIRE LOVERS. Unless you are particularly prudish or object to the women getting the upper hand over the men until the very end, you will not be disappointed.』 『COUNTESS DRACULA VAMPIRE LOVERS』 『Polish-born actress Ingrid Pitt's erotically supercharged presence is the highlight of this double bill of vampire chills from Hammer Films. InCountess Dracula, Pitt stars as an aging noblewoman (inspired by the real-life Erzebeth Bathory) who discovers the secret to eternal youth in the veins of young virgins, while inThe Vampire Lovers(based on J. Sheridan LeFanu's "Carmilla"), Pitt's sensuous bloodsucker seduces Hammer starlets Madeleine Smith and Kate O'Mara and incurs the vengeful wrath of Peter Cushing.Countessis the more sober of the two films, with Jeremy Paul's script and Peter Sadsy's direction playing out more like an Old Dark House mystery than Hammer horror, whileLovers' aims for comic-book thrills with plenty of nudity and violence (much of which was trimmed from the American version, but reinstated here); in both cases, Pitt's sexy/scary performances make this DVD a memorably viewing experience for vintage and new-school horror fans alike.--Paul Gaita』
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『 Count Yorga, Vampire/The Return of Count Yorga >
『 Dracula Prince of Darkness (2 Disc Set) >
『 Dracula Prince of Darkness (2 Disc Set) >
『 Hammer Horror Series (Brides of Dracula / Curse of the Werewolf / Phantom of the Opera (1962) / Paranoiac / Kiss of the Vampire / Nightmare / Night Creatures / Evil of Frankenstein) >
『 Hammer Horror Series (Brides of Dracula / Curse of the Werewolf / Phantom of the Opera (1962) / Paranoiac / Kiss of the Vampire / Nightmare / Night Creatures / Evil of Frankenstein) >
『 The Return of Dracula/The Vampire >
『 The Return of Dracula/The Vampire >
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タイトル『 The Naked Jungle >
『 The Naked Jungle >
『 Elephant Walk >
『 Elephant Walk >
『 Diamond Head >
『 Diamond Head >
『 King Solomon's Mines >
『 King Solomon's Mines >
『 The Greatest Show on Earth >
『 The Greatest Show on Earth >
『 Will Penny >
>,Charlton Heston,Eleanor Parker,Abraham Sofaer,William Conrad,Romo Vincent
price:$9.98
Paramount
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Naked Jungle)     『Another great Heston movie of the period. Good action and acting. I love the movie.』
(great old movie)     『I remember watching this movie as a kid. I still love it. Charlton Heston is young and handsome, Eleanor Parker is at her haughty best and true love wins. It doesn't get any better.』
(Great Classic Film)     『Naked Jungle (1954) [VHS] What a great classic film. Charleton Heston and Eleanor Parker are electrifying together. Definitely a "keeper".』
(Better than a Bite in the Eye from a Marabunta)  『My parents took me to see this movie when I was six years old. For most of my life, I had vague recollections of people being horrifically devoured by ants in it, and I always wondered why my parents would want to see such a movie, much less take me along. So one day I searched around and found the movie as well as the short story that goes with it.
After all those years, the flick was a disappointment. It's scary only to six-year-olds. As to the plot... it was very fifties, an era when psychiatry was taken seriously, and all human behavior was readily explainable as repressed homosexuality (which was known to cause any sort of behavior).
My mother was undoubtedly the person who wanted to see Naked Jungle. She adored.. uh... strong male leads, and Charlton Heston is doing his very best Marlon Brando imitation in this one - an effort that nevertheless falls short. (Heston couldn't act his way out of a paper bag.)
The story on which the film is based, Leningen Versus the Ants, is very nice. Read that and skip this nonsense. It's only slightly better than a bite in the eye from a Marabunta. 』
(Interesting Is it scfi?)   『Charlton Heston's early days. Drama for the most part BUT having this magnificant ScFi type ending. The whole film hangs on the ending. It shows how special effects can tell the story not be it. On the whole an "interesting film".』 『In THE NAKED JUNGLE, Charlton Heston plays the powerful, brooding owner of a plantation in the wild and treacherous South American jungle, while Eleanor Parker plays his charming American mail order bride. He is wary of this beautiful and talented woman, and wonders why she would leave America for the rigors of jungle life. But with the advance of relentless killer ants making their way across the jungle, the two find their relationship changing as they fight to save the jungle.』
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『 King Solomon's Mines >
『 The Greatest Show on Earth >
『 The Greatest Show on Earth >
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タイトル『 A Nightmare on Elm Street 5-8: 4 Film Favorites >
『 A Nightmare on Elm Street 5-8: 4 Film Favorites >
『 A Nightmare on Elm Street 1-4: 4 Film Favorites >
『 A Nightmare on Elm Street 1-4: 4 Film Favorites >
『 Friday the 13th - From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Ultimate Edition DVD Collection) >
『 Friday the 13th - From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Ultimate Edition DVD Collection) >
『 Halloween Triple Pack (Halloween - The Curse of Michael Myers | Halloween H20 | Halloween Resurrection) >
『 Halloween Triple Pack (Halloween - The Curse of Michael Myers | Halloween H20 | Halloween Resurrection) >
『 Jason Goes to Hell >
『 Jason Goes to Hell >
『 Halloween 5 - The Revenge of Michael Myers (Divimax Edition) >
>,Robert Englund
price:$6.49
New Line Home Video
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (cd look used) 『cd look used and it was skipping. It was supossed to be new...I have no idea how new CD could be already scrached??? But I guess that's what I get for the price.』
(movies)     『After recieving my order from this seller, I will definitely use him again. Thank you』
(Not many favorites in this pack...)  『Getting straight to it, this is a weak bundle. Nightmare on Elm Street 5: Dream Child and Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare are the weakest of the series along with part 2 which was Freddy's Revenge. Freddy vs. Jason is a mixed bag. It's interesting seeing these two horror icons duke it out, but that may or may not be your cup of tea. The strongest is New Nightmare which brought Heather Lagenkamp as Nancy back into the franchise and offered a new twist rather than more of the same. I would say buy that one on its own and pass on this quad set. It's nice that they put these packs together for people on a budget and sometimes all or at least 3 of the films are pretty good. But not in this case.』
(5 6, Grab Your Crucifix, 7 8, Gonna Stay Up Late!!!)    『A Nightmare on Elm Street 5- I've read some reviews on this movie, and a lot of people don't like it. I honestly didn't think it was too bad! The night before graduation, Dan and Alice are having sex, then the nightmares begin again. Alice is in the shower, then she's transported to the asylum where Amanda Krueger was raped and where Freddy was born. (Robert Englund does another awesome job as Freddy Krueger!) If Alice can find Amanda in the real world, Freddy will die. Freddy is reborn and instead of haunting Alice's dreams, he haunts her unborn baby's dream, mixing reality and the real world. During her dreams, she sees her son, Jacob as a child, trying to help her stop Freddy. There was one cool part when Freddy is on a skateboard, coming after Alice's friend. A gross part for me was when Freddy is making Greta eat a lot of food at the 'rich-people' party her mom is having. Another friend, Yvonne tries to find Amanda while Alice tries to stop Freddy from haunting her child's dreams. If you love the Freddy series, and teenage pregnancies, you'll love A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5: THE DREAM CHILD!!!
Freddy's Dead- After trying to kill Alice and her unborn baby, Freddy is back and trying to get in touch with his daughter! His daughter is now an adult and working as a psychiatrist. She tries to help rebellious teens with their problems. When she meets a guy who claims he doesn't know who he is, she takes him to Springwood so he'll remember something. Meanwhile, the teens go to an abandoned house to get away from things. I think it's kinda funny when Freddy is attacking a deaf kid in his dreams, and Freddy is right behind him trying to get his attention. I also like when they show Freddy in the past when he was a kid, then as a teenager, then before the parents burned him alive, and the demon worms pick him to do the thing he is best known for. Can Freddy's daughter put an end to him once and for all? If you love the Freddy series, hopefully, you'll love FREDDY'S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE!!!
Wes Craven's New Nightmare- After The Final Nightmare, Wes Craven is having nightmares again, so he decides to write a new script. Beacuse the Nightmare films have ended, the 'real' Freddy decides to come to our world. Wes Craven, Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, John Saxon are some of Freddy's targets he tries to kill. He tries to get Heather's son, Dylan too. The real Freddy is a lot scarier and more evil than Robert Englund could ever portray! Heather decides to play Nancy one last time and kill Freddy...for good! If you love the Nightmare series, and a movie within a movie, you might like WES CRAVEN'S NEW NIGHTMARE!!!
Freddy Vs. Jason- If you love A Nightmare on Elm Street or Friday the 13th, or both, you'll definitely love Freddy Vs. Jason! Freddy is trying to come back again, but since no one remembers him, he sends Jason Voorhees to Elm Street and kill to get people to remember. When Jason doesn't back down, Freddy gets pissed and have an all-out battle at Camp Crystal Lake. I love the awesome fighting sequences between them. I love all the blood and gore when they slash at each other! I remember seeing this with a friend when it first came out. There were some parts we laughed at, some we thought were cool. If you love slashers fighting, you'll love FREDDY VS. JASON!!!』
(Could have done something new)    『As a whole, I give the entire Nightmare series 5 stars. Well maybe all except Freddy's Dead. But besides that, these 4-film fan packs are great. Inside of leaving reviews for both packs, I'll just list a few problems I have with them:
1. They have the same menus that are found in the Nightmare DVD boxset, and individual DVD releases. They could have at least done something new with the menus for a new release.
2. If your looking for deleted scenes from Freddy Vs. Jason, they aren't on here. It's just your standard widescreen/full screen movie with trailer and commentary.
3. An unrated version of Dream Child on DVD would be nice. I know it's next to impossible to get though cause apparently the film master got ruined and they can't transfer it to DVD. Ahh well...at least their is the trusty old VHS.
Besides these three problems, this set is good for two things. It's a nice addition to anyone's Freddy collection. And it's good for those who like to have Nightmare marathons.』 『Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 11/11/2008 Run time: 375 minutes』
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『 Friday the 13th - From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Ultimate Edition DVD Collection) >
『 Friday the 13th - From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Ultimate Edition DVD Collection) >
『 Halloween Triple Pack (Halloween - The Curse of Michael Myers | Halloween H20 | Halloween Resurrection) >
『 Halloween Triple Pack (Halloween - The Curse of Michael Myers | Halloween H20 | Halloween Resurrection) >
『 Jason Goes to Hell >
『 Jason Goes to Hell >
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タイトル『 Tremors [HD DVD] >
『 Tremors [HD DVD] >
『 Dragonheart [HD DVD] >
『 Dragonheart [HD DVD] >
『 Tremors 2: Aftershocks >
『 Tremors 2: Aftershocks >
『 Mercury Rising [HD DVD] >
『 Mercury Rising [HD DVD] >
『 Daylight [HD DVD] >
『 Daylight [HD DVD] >
『 Assault on Precinct 13 [HD DVD] >
>,Kevin Bacon,Fred Ward,Finn Carter,Michael Gross,Reba McEntire
price:$19.98
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Tremors)     『Trying to escape their dead-end life in the desert town of Perfection, Nevada, Valentine McKee and Earl Bassett find themselves sidetracked when corpses mysteriously start piling up around them. When Val and Earl have a run-in with some creepy tentacled creatures that have made lunch out of a road crew, they retreat back to the town to spread the news. Although these monsters are not exactly intellectuals, their mental powers are still mind-boggling. Detecting a human hiding in a car, they dig under the vehicle, causing it to sink into the earth. Val and Earl get help from several townspeople. With the help of Rhonda, Val and Earl kill one of the monsters. But there are three of them left, and they are each about 30 feet long. Walter starts calling the monsters graboids. When the survivors think they have outwitted the graboids by taking refuge atop the roofs of buildings, the graboids merely destroy the buildings' foundations, killing two people. The graboids are quick learners when it comes to stalking their prey, and the humans must continually be on their toes if they are to stay alive while they try to find a way to defeat the graboids. "Tremors" succeeds in what it sets out to be, an exciting and wonderfully entertaining horror thriller. A lot of fun and highly recommended.』
(Awesome movie)     『i actually bought this HD DVD because i recently purchased a hd dvd player for my xbox 360, and this movie was only about 3$ including shipping, so i couldn't pass up the deal. i mainly bought it because i can't find my VHS version and i wanted a better copy anyway! The picture has excellent quality and the sound compared to the VHS is....well... a huge leap (duh).』
(Reba is in it)   『I bought this movie because Reba Mac is in it&I like her. The movie is ok. Closer to kind of dumb. Large killer worms go after humans. Real ugly things (the worms). They travel under the ground then pop out. It's on tv quite a lot. One ate a car.』
(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.』 『Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward star as two country handymen who lead a cast of zany characters to safety in this exciting sci-fi creature comedy.
Just as Val McKee (Bacon) and Earl Bassett (Ward) decide to leave Perfection, Nevada, strange rumblings prevent their departure. With the help of a shapely seismology student (Finn Carter), they discover their desolate town is infested with gigantic man-eating creatures that live below the ground.
The race is on to overcome these slimy subterraneans and find a way to higher ground, in this enjoyable thriller co-starring Michael Gross and Reba McEntire. 』 『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』
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『 Mercury Rising [HD DVD] >
『 Mercury Rising [HD DVD] >
『 Daylight [HD DVD] >
『 Daylight [HD DVD] >
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タイトル『 The Descent (Original Unrated Cut) [Widescreen Edition] >
『 The Descent (Original Unrated Cut) [Widescreen Edition] >
『 The Cave (Widescreen Edition) >
『 The Cave (Widescreen Edition) >
『 The Devil's Rejects >
『 The Devil's Rejects >
『 28 Days Later (Widescreen Edition) >
『 28 Days Later (Widescreen Edition) >
『 The Ruins (Unrated Edition) >
『 The Ruins (Unrated Edition) >
『 Dog Soldiers >
>,Shauna Macdonald,Natalie Jackson Mendoza,Alex Reid,Saskia Mulder,MyAnna Buring
price:$4.49
Lions Gate Films
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (This is why i dont cave dive..........and also because I am lazy.)     『So, I bought this movie on the advice of a friend. Typically I am not into survival horror movies with a female lead. I usually prefer the man since they are more physically imposing and generally more effective in combat......yea yea mumble sexist under your breath all you want. Anyway, this movie has an all female cast going spelunking, however they get a bit of a surprise when they go to the wrong cave. I do not want to spoil anything for you but I think even without a monster menace the claustrophobic feeling and the attempts to escape would have made a pretty good movie.
The filmmaker goes that extra mile though and inserts these creatures into the story. You will learn about their origin and it is very cool. I really dont think I have felt a sense of dread and hopelessness as strongly as I did in this movie. The poor girls are constantly assaulted by the environment and flesh eating monsters and although you feel bad for them, these girls are pretty hardcore and do some ugly and violent things to survive......you go girls.
If you are in the market for a new horror movie...pick this up without delay. It is definitely in my top 5 and will probably be in yours too.』
(Scariest Movie You've Probably Never Seen)     『Something I was reading on-line awhile back said that this movie was the scariest movie that most have never seen. After reading that I had to go and rent it on Blu-Ray. Wow! They were right. So, I just ordered it from Amazon ($10). Can't wait to put it in my collection of "crazy flicks".
Advice: like most horror flicks, watch it in the dark. But this one especially!』
(The Descent)     『What is better than a bunch of bada** women stuck in a cave with man eating monsters? I'll tell you...watching them kick a** back! I love the movie and the quality was great!』
(a smart horror film? who would've thought!)     『9.5 THE DESCENT 9.0 VISUALS 9.3 SOUND 7.5 PACKAGING 8.0 EXTRAS
Most horror movies are not kind of women. Just look at the Carmen Electra scene from Scary Movie and you'll understand why such a statement is one of the truest in all of cinema. Women in horror movies are usually dumb, clumsy, get injured easily and die extravagant deaths - unless your a virgin (like we learn in Scream).
But The Descent doesn't follow the normal guidelines for a horror film. I was hestitant to see The Descent because I thought it was going to be another lackluster cheap thrills horror movie. Boy was I wrong...
Without giving to much away, the story is based around a group if adrenaline junky females who after one suffers a terrible accident they decide to cave dwelling in the Appalacian Mountains. There are no dumb blondes here, no ridiculous dialogue and no men. This is an all woman cast with an intelligent script! But things quickly go wrong and our band of smart, fiesty female warriors must do anything in their power to survive. But the best part is the way the film is played out. It starts out as a pyschological thriller when mother nature is the first negative of the trip. And while that is bad enough, things get much, much worse.
Where most horror films have some intense scene, then it dies off, then picks back up, then dies off again (and again and again and again) The Descent doesn't break its hold. Once the terror begins, it continues until the film ends. And at only 96 minutes, little space is wasted to catch your breath once the insanity begins.
I wish more horror films were this smart and well put together. Maybe in time the genre will pick itself back up from all these terrible PG-13 bores (I'm looking at you The Ring and The Grudge), but until then, I will thoroughly enjoy The Descent, knowing someone got it right.
9.0 VISUALS I actually have watched The Descent on blu-ray and DVD and there were alot of details in the blu-ray version that I didn't see in the DVD release. But again, this film does take place in dark, damp caves, so not alot of visuals to base this score off of.
9.3 SOUND The eerie sounds of caves, women howling in a frenzy and creepy creatures make this a treat for the sound geeks. Echoes are realistic and you get the sense they filmed this in an actual cave (newsflash: they didn't).
7.5 PACKAGING I like the cover, but the main screen is just okay. I flashlight shines on each option while a few lines of dialogue run on repetition until you choose an option.
8.0 EXTRAS The Descent comes with 2 commentaries. One is a cast commentary, which has most of the main characters and the director as they talk about a varied of things (such as the "vagina cave") and have a blast as they laugh over anything and everything. Not as annoying as it sound. The second is the crew commentary which is obviously more detail oriented. It plays a bit slower, but still an interesting listen.
"Descending: An Underground Experience" is a PiP type feature that runs through the whole film with production videos and designs for different sets.
"Descending" (yes, it is called this) is an interview with the director. A neat little look at the original title of the film, why he chose to make it and other assorted goods.
"The Descent: Beaneath the Scenes" A 40-minute documentary type piece where the cast and crew talk about their favorite sci-fi / horror films and behind the scenes moments.
"Deleted and Extended Scenes", there's not much to see here. Nothing too different from how the movie plays out.
"Caving: An HD Experience" is an odd look at caving. It's just shown through the camera's view and has no dialogue as we wonder through a cave for about 7 minutes. Fans of cave dwelling with find joy here, but without any commentary, the res of us will be bored by this.
"Storyboard to Scene Comparisons" is just like every other of these types of features. A few minutes of watching the storyboards compare to the actual film.
"Still Gallery", this has some great pictures which actually makes it wortwhile.
"Outtakes" is a short piece of bloopers and falls along with the crazy creatures tapping their man-jibblets. For some I could see people laughing hysterically at this, but I only found it mildly amusing.
IN CLOSING The Descent proved me wrong in every way I imagined. I thought it would be dumb, typical and not scary at all - but it proved to actually be quite frightening and instantly has become one of my favorite horror movies of all time. The bonus features are impressive, but I feel there's nothing superbly substantial here, but alot of good and decent featurettes. But that can't ruin a great looking film for its blu-ray release.
9.6/10 "INCREDIBLE"』
(Read the book by Jeff Long)  『I read the book The Descent by Jeff Long first, and LOVED IT! I was excited to find out there was a movie based on the book, until I watched the movie. I was convinced that the screenwriter did not actually read the book, but just heard about the story from a friend of a friend, and kind of made something up around the idea. The movie is good, but really has nothing to do with the book other than some demon like creatures in a cave- and I must say again, the book is such a great read. I might have rated this movie with more stars if I had not had such high expections unmet by comparing it to the book for the duration.
The Descent (the book) by Jeff Long one of those stories that you'll want to tell everyone about as you read it, and you'll be loaning out your copy to everyone that you can convince to take it. Tell then that if you're not a reader, read the first chapter. SO FREAKY! If you "kind of read sometimes", read the first three chapters. The first chapter is about some mountain explorers, the second chapter is around legends from a native african tribe, and the third chapter is from a military perspective. The rest of the book goes in to connecting the three perspectives (individual explorers, legends, and military involvment) into a thrilling story that will stick with you. If you're an avid reader, read all of The Descent and then it's sequel, Deeper. Deeper starts with some missing trick-or-treaters, and goes more into scientific and religious discussions around Long's idea of devils.』 『Six young women exploring a deep cavern are trapped underground after a cave-in and find themselves pursued by a human-like predator. Genre:Horror Rating:UN Release Date:8-JAN-2008 Media Type:DVD』 『Claustrophobia and bloody mayhem collide in the high-adrenaline horror flickThe Descent. Six women (including one who lost her husband and child the year before, and one who harbors a bitter secret) spelunk in an unexplored cavern system that turns out to harbor mysterious, predatory creatures. That sums up the story, but--as with writer-director Neil Marshall's previous low-concept movie,Dog Soldiers--the plot doesn't begin to describe the riveting, stomach-lurching thrills this movie provides. The script affords the relatively unknown cast (led by Shauna Macdonald and Natalie Mendoza, both excellent) just enough room to make their characters distinct and genuine, so that when they're dropped into utmost peril our empathy is engaged as much as our fear. The dynamic direction and editing make the cavern a palpable, physical presence, even before the creepy beasts crawl out of their nooks. This is not a movie for everyone; it is extremely gruesome and will induce panic attacks in anyone with even a mild fear of closed spaces. But for anyone seeking something smarter, faster, and more wrenching than static torture-fests likeSaworHostel,The Descentwill draw you into its unsettling ooze.--Bret Fetzer』
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Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Tremors with a great twist)   『If you remember the movie "Tremors" staring Kevin Bacon, you will like this movie. It is a rather another version of underground "creatures" but are much more gruesome than those in the other movie. Set in the froniter day, just like a certain sequal, this movie seperates itself in a couple of aspects, first because the native americans know of these creatues and have even already given them a name and secondly the creatures are way more out of this world. The design concept of the creatures is outstanding and the way the director intermingles them with the actors is done magnificently. The acting is above average, the down side is that the movie becomes pretty predicatble and the ending is somewhat the same as most of these types of movies. It does have plenty of moments of brilliance and is worth watching, however, if you are looking at this as a true horror movie, then you will be disappointed, it is more of a thirller movie.』
(Monsters Meet Cowboys/Cavalry/Indians)  『This monsters meet Cowboys/Cavalry/Indians movie was disappointing.
Good Points 1. Good film backdrop. The surrounding scenery was as dead looking, desolate and as ugly as the monsters.
2. Several characters were likable such as the forlorn love lost cowboy looking for his girl, the young cowboy and the black ex-slave cowboy starting his life over.
Bad Points 1. At the start of film a family of 1 man, 2 women and 2 children run and hide in a cellar while 1 man stays behind to fight. The wooden cellar door has obvious cracks and those hiding can clearly see the sky/stars. They also hear the scuffle and the man left above screaming in agony and fear. The viewer cringes at the obvious stupidity of the hiding people who instead of shutting off their lantern instead allow the light to SHINE up into the night through those cracks to pinpoint their exact hiding place.
2. The young cowboy taking the paralyzed girl (from toxin the monsters gave her) removes her from the wagon so both of them could sleep far apart on the hard cold ground with no blankets and a fire. It would have made more sense to sleep in the wagon close to each other for body heat and safer also monster or no monsters . With the horses still hooked up to the wagon and them laying in the wagon bed, if the monsters attacked, the spooked horses would have warned them awake giving the cowboy time to jump to the seat and get the horses to run. The horses may have bolted away on their own also so all the cowboy had to do was crawl from the bed to the seat and grab the reins (loosely tied to the seat). Either way, they get away. But then the point of the movie was to have them laying on the ground so the monsters could get to them easier since they are ground burrowers and are not very tall or built to climb into a high wagon bed, or chase a wagon pulled by horses.
3. Film Inconsistency #1: The Burrowers are supposed to bury their victims alive and eat them only after decomposition has begun. Yet on several occasions, including the young cowboy (fingers moving as being eaten), the cowboy on the fallen log (actually screaming while being eaten) and the young paralyzed girl, the victims are eaten alive.
4. Film Inconsistency #2 When forlorn cowboy leaves his shot in leg cowboy friend and 2 Indians for help, he is seen riding off with TWO horses. But, later is seen traveling towards the Army camp with just one horse. What happened to the 2nd horse?
5. The army and the cowboys grab the first Indian they find in this vast wasteland and torture him by cutting off his testicles (? Couldn't watch this scene) to get him to say where the 'kidnapped" family was when the army had no clue if this Indian was even involved in the kidnapping. The cowboys stood around and let it happen and only the black cowboy had the heart to try to feed the Indian.
6. The forlorn cowboy acted stupidly by bringing back the army (when he knew what happened to the first Indian #5) to "help" the uninjured female Indian (they captured her but she helped them anyway to save herself), the male Indian injured while trying to kill the cowboys but who saved all their lives by telling forlorn cowboy how to kill the creatures and the black cowboy who was accidentally shot in the leg. I KNEW watching this film that if he didn't find a settler family or Indian family to help them and brought back the army, the army would kill the Indians. Sure enough the next scene is the 2 Indians hanging side by side from a tree. The forlorn cowboy knew the army doctor was little more than a quake so there was nothing they could do for the injured Indian anyway. Logically, he should have told the 2 Indians to stay put and left them one of the 2 remaining horses. The injured cowboy and forlorn cowboy could have ridden out on the last horse for help. If the Army was all the help they could find, then forlorn should have secretly ridden back with food/water to at least give the Indians a chance at life. In retrospect, the black cowboy didn't fare so well under the army either as they killed him cutting off his leg. The only person who benefited from getting the army was the forlorn cowboy.
7. All the decent people died in this film except the forlorn cowboy. It would have been a nice touch to see that arrogant cruel army leader eaten by the monsters and some of his cruel men with him.
8. Lame rather abrupt ending. 』
(Awesome western creature flick!)    『Finally, another western horror to enjoy once again, and this one is very a interesting creature flick in the huge world of horror films! To a lot of people, this flick reminds them of 'TREMORS', another creature feature dealing with monsters that seek underground as a way of shelter and hunting their prey. To me, I can see why most think that but I mostly think of it to really be its own horror story. I feel the same way about 'The THAW' and how so many people think its a rip-off to 'The THING', but I wont go into all that much further since it has nothing to do with 'The Burrowers' haha. I just love the time this story takes place in and the pace isn't too bad. The ending for me is a real payoff! I LOVE how the creators behind this film decided to choose puppeteering and old school makeup effects instead of the low-budget, cheesefest CGI that we the audience are mostly dealt with in with viewing these low-budget horror films these days! Way to go on that!!!! The creatures are fantastic! I would of gave it five stars but it did take awhile to see these awesome creatures come on screen. The story is a little slow for my taste but I could easily enjoy watching it again with family and friends.』
(Amazing Indie Horror Film)     『From my review in RedFence Magazine:
"The cinematography in this piece achieved a level far beyond most indie fodder. Likewise, the filmmakers have fashioned fresh dialog, true characters, and time-period detail without succumbing to stodgy, history-spouting caricatures. J.T. Petty wrote a daring plot, opting for a series of late-night suspense sequences rather than the normal sweeping flow of most Westerns. This keeps the audience lost in the dark, placing them inside the exhausted heads of the main characters as they fight a losing battle, night after night.
On the whole, this film may be too bleak for its own good. When a Native American reveals that the burrowers eat human flesh because the settlers depleted their normal supply of buffalo, the film turns into a not-so-subtle metaphor for Manifest Destiny, and I found it hard not to squirm with physical and philosophical discomfort as the burrowers crept through the tall grass to claim their victims.
With modern audiences moving away from darker fair, and the constant battle for ticket sales that Westerns have fought since the 1970s, it's no wonder The Burrowers dug itself deep to the bottom of the DVD clearance pile at Wal-Mart.
But it's a shame. When great underground films stay below the surface, we're left with the hollow reboots and remakes that live in the neon lights of sprawling, corporate mega-plexes."』
(Interesting Idea...)   『This one has one thing going for it and that's its setting. The horror western is a virtually unsuccessful genre with few entries of note save "Curse of the Undead" and "Ravenous". The creatures are fascinating but highly derivative of the alien in "Xtro", sort of like Linda Blair's backwalk down the stairs in "The Exorcist" or the quickly glimpsed creature from "In The Mouth of Madness". They aren't shown in detail enough and when they are the facial features look a bit crude and unfinished. Worth a look for creature feature fans but some of the acting and characters had all the appeal of a TV miniseries. Always good to see Clancy Brown though... even as a a good guy.』 『The Dakota Territories. 1879. A handful of brave pioneers maintain isolated settlements in the badlands beyond civilization. Irish Immigrant Fergus Coffey is near to winning the hand of his beloved Maryanne when she is suddenly taken from him, her family brutally abducted in a nighttime attack on their homestead. Suspicion falls immediately on hostile Indians. Experienced Indian fighters Will Parcher and John Clay form a posse and set out to rescue the kidnapped settlers, taking along a naïve teenager hoping to prove himself a man, an ex-slave looking for his place, and their ranch-hand, Coffey. But as men vanish in the night, and horrific evidence accumulates with the dead and dying, the group discovers that their prey is far more terrifying than anything human, and their prospectsare far more terrible than death.』
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