The final film, for now, in our Russ Meyer coverage is “Beneath The Valley Of The Ultravixens” which comes to us again from Severin Films. Is this the peak of Meyer’s cinematic universe, or merely an exercise in overindulgence?
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Unearthed Films has made a literal business out of releasing some of the most challenging or “extreme” horror films out there, and there is no better example than “Feed,” from Director Brett Leonard. Is this extreme horror going to tide you over or leave you hungry for more?
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Anchor Bay Entertainment gives us a look inside the man behind the mask in "DINNER WITH LEATHERFACE"
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It’s been 20 years since Keanu Reeves battled demons, both internal and external, in “Constantine”, a look at the brand new 4k UHD Release of the film from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment below.
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One title that straddled the generational divide is Troma’s short-lived, “Toxic Crusaders: The Series” which they’ve just released in HD for the first time ever. Is this childhood memory worth remembering?
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Meyer made a career out of proving that there was a market for nudie films that walked the line between pornography and on-screen sexuality, and thanks to The Russ Meyer Trust and Severin Films the Meyer catalog is getting released for the first time in HD, this time we talk about “Supevixens.” Is this Meyer at his best, or just big boobs bouncing for 106 minutes?
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When Shudder started releasing “Exclusives and Originals” we started to get modern classics like “Terrified,” “Tigers Are Not Afraid,” and “Haunt” just to name a few. Another one to add to the list is Damian McCarthy’s “Oddity” which is getting a Blu-Ray release from Acorn Media. Is this oddity worth bringing into your home?
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On the list of weirdest movies ever we’d like to add, “Abruptio” from Writer / Director Evan Marlowe and recently released by the revived Anchor Bay Entertainment. Is this the kind of weird you want to add to your collection?
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This new 4KUHD 20th Anniversary Steelbook is THE defining edition of “Shaun of the Dead” that you must have in your collection!
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“Scala!!! Or, The Incredibly Strange Rise And Fall Of The World's Wildest Cinema And How It Influenced A Mixed-Up Generation Of Weirdos And Misfits” is a film that documents what it looks like when the right mixture of place, time, and people conjoin to do what people do best, connect. This is yet another sterling addition to Severin’s growing catalog of genre-based documentary films, and also a necessary addition to every genre fan’s collection.
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One connoisseur in the Italian Genre arena is Joe D’Amato, whose brand of off-beat and low-budget films are as much an acquired taste as caviar, and Severin Films’ latest 4K UHD release of “2020 Texas Gladiators.” Is this Penne Post-Apocalyptic slice of HD mayhem worth carving out space on your crowded shelves?
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Paul Vecchiali’s “Don’t Change Hands” comes to Blu-Ray from Severin Films and offers up some proof points that challenging gender norms is a tradition in genre film. Is this Erotic French Thriller going to scare up some steam for North American audiences?
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"Stir of Echoes” has just received a lux 4K UHD Steelbook treatment from Lionsgate as we celebrate 25 years since the film’s original release. Is this supernatural shocker worth a second chance, or is it better left buried?
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From “Possession” to “Cape Fear,” many genre heavyweights grapple with the ramifications and limitations of acceptable obsession and bring them to their most horrifying limits. One of the best films to do this is “Creep,” from Director Patrick Brice and Actor/Producer Mark Duplass. The 2014 film celebrates 10 years most fittingly with a limited edition release from Second Sight Films. Does this release do justice to one of the creepiest found footage films ever?
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When we think of legacies in genre work, it is impossible not to think of Shelley Duvall and her contribution as Wendy in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” as well as a larger body of work in and out of genre film. Her final starring role is in Scott Goldberg’s “The Forest Hills,” a psychological thriller/horror film about mental health and werewolves, but will it make us howl for more?
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Severin Films has made a name for themselves as purveyors of global genre cinema, and their recent release of “The Red Light Bandit,” for the first time ever on Blu-Ray, is a monument to their intention to challenge viewers and raise awareness of the history and nuance to non-North American genre film.
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Just like asking someone’s favorite movie, the “best” year for genre film is going to depend entirely on vibes for most people, and that’s a problem that MVD Visual is aiming to fix with their Blu-ray release of “1982: The Greatest Geek Year Ever!” Is this a convincing and entertaining argument, or just a nostalgia-trap of memories?
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From visionary director Alexandre Aja (Crawl) and the creative minds behind “Stranger Things” comes this psychological horror-thriller. As evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, a mother (Halle Berry) and her twin sons find their only protection is their house and their deep-rooted family bond. Needing to stay connected at all times — even tethering themselves with ropes — they urge each other to never let go.
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Provocative and semi-forgotten are the kinds of films that boutique labels such as Severin Films dabble in, and with one of their latest releases, “The Mad Bomber” we travel back to 1970s LA for explosive mayhem. Is this a trip back in time worth taking?
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The team behind the most successful box set in Severin’s history, “All The Haunts Be Ours Volume 1" releases a second volume offering a more holistic and Global view of Folk Horror. We take a deep dive into the 22 films that expand upon this already stellar collection.
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