Posts tagged MVD ENTERTAINMENT
COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - DAEI GOTHIC (RADIANCE BLU-RAY)

The Japanese ghost stories most horror fans know of stem from the explosion of J-Horror that happened in the 90s, but what about before that? Thankfully, the folks at Radiance Films share our appreciation for Global Ghost cinema, and have put together the three-film box set, “Daei Gothic: Japanese Ghost Stories.” Is this box set worthy of haunting your hallowed shelves?

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COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - KUNG FU RASCALS (VISUAL VENGEANCE BLU-RAY)

Today in the crypt we discuss Steve Wang, who you may know from his work on films like “The Guyver” (read our review) or perhaps as the person who helped Stan Winston create the original Predator design. Steve’s work in the effects industry led him to pursue his own film, “Kung Fu Rascals” which the team over at Visual Vengeance have lovingly brought to Blu-Ray for the first time ever!

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COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - CONFESSIONS OF A SERIAL KILLER (UNEARTHED FILMS BLU-RAY)

One forgotten film that those from the video store era may remember is Confessions of a Serial Killer. Long unavailable on disc in North America, Unearthed Films have given the film a definitive release, but does it still hold up in the face of our current proclivities towards ultra-violence?

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COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - THE GUYVER (UNEARTHED FILMS 4K UHD)

Produced by Brian Yuzna and directed by special effects guru Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang, “The Guyver” was a staple on cable channels trapped in analog. Now, Unearthed Films has given the film a new 4K UHD release, but does this hero still pack a punch?

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COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - THE CASE OF THE BLOODY IRIS (CELLULOID DREAMS 4K UHD)

Newly minted boutique label, Celluloid Dreams, debuts their 4K UHD release of “The Case of the Bloody Iris”,  a Giallo that may or may not ring familiar to casual observers. Is this newly minted restoration fitting like a slick, black glove on a killer's hand or does it falter under the flimsiness of Giallo-style storytelling?

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COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - SHINOBI TRILOGY (RADIANCE BLU-RAY)

Radiance Films are experts in curating treasures that may not be top of mind for every cinephile, but their track record of releasing important films should speak for itself. Now added to that list is Shinobi Limited Edition. A collection of three ninja films that laid the foundation for the Canon films of the 80s. Are these ninja movies a deadly discovery or better left alone?

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COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - THE WOLF HOUSE / LA CASA LOBO (KIMSTIM BLU-RAY)

The Wolf House (La Casa Lobo) from KimStim, is an art-house documentary drama that contains horrors of a different kind. Is this combination of art, history, and horror as compelling as it seems?

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COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - SHE IS CONANN (ALTERED INNOCENCE BLU-RAY)

Regarding Bertrand Mandico’s art-house fantasy opus, She Is Conann adaptation is the sincerest form of flattery as viewers are given a Queer representation of the Sumerian fantasy epic in a limited edition Blu-Ray from LBGTQIA+ label Altered Innocence. Is this adaptation blazing a bold, new trail or is it veering too far from familiar territory?

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COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - THE WRONG DOOR (VISUAL VENGEANCE BLU RAY)

SOV powerhouse Visual Vengeance is quickly becoming the gold standard for these long-forgotten amateur films. Their newest release, The Wrong Door is a classic example of a label taking a chance on something just outside their wheelhouse. Is this a door you want to walk through, or is it better to pass?

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COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - SCREAM QUEEN (VISUAL VENGEANCE BLU RAY)

This time in the crypt we take a look at the newest release from Visual Vengeance, Scream Queen. This “lost” film from the early 90s starring Linea Quigley is more meta than you might expect considering the period it was made, but is it a lost film worth finding?

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COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - THE ABOMINATION (VISUAL VENGEANCE BLU RAY)

Visual Vengeance understands what makes great SOV horror and continues their run of stellar releases with Bret McCormick’s The Abomination. Is this one of the “good” SOV releases, or is it just another example that proves the SOV haters right?

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