Stars: Randy Couture, Oleg Prudius, Natalie Eva Marie, Neal McDonough, Rashad Evans, Frank Mir, Chuck Zito, Jonathan Camp, Bai Ling | Written and Directed by Daniel Zirilli
Everett Grant has beef with Russian mobster Maxim Vasiliiv played by Oleg Prudius or if you’re a pro wrestling fan, Vladimir Kozlov. It seems Everett’s security company has been cutting into the Russian mob’s profits and they’re not happy about that. Since Phoenix is an action film, they decide to settle it with a fight to the death. That would be Everett’s death via a bullet to the head made to look like suicide.
WWE wrestler Natalie Eva Marie plays Everett’s daughter Fiona, Phoenix to her friends. She’s told of his death by General Shackleton. She knows he would never have killed himself and decides to put her hand-to-hand combat trainer’s skills to work finding answers.
Everett Grant has beef with Russian mobster Maxim Vasiliiv played by Oleg Prudius or if you’re a pro wrestling fan, Vladimir Kozlov. It seems Everett’s security company has been cutting into the Russian mob’s profits and they’re not happy about that. Since Phoenix is an action film, they decide to settle it with a fight to the death. That would be Everett’s death via a bullet to the head made to look like suicide.
WWE wrestler Natalie Eva Marie plays Everett’s daughter Fiona, Phoenix to her friends. She’s told of his death by General Shackleton. She knows he would never have killed himself and decides to put her hand-to-hand combat trainer’s skills to work finding answers.
- 9/12/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Vinegar Syndrome’s annual “Halfway to Black Friday” sale is now live through Memorial Day Weekend, and as always, it’s a Huge celebration for fans of the label.
The “Halfway to Black Friday” sale is live through Monday at 11:59pm Est, and for starters, you can take advantage by saving 50% off nearly Everything in Vinegar’s shop.
The cornerstones of the celebration include Paul Verhoeven’s Showgirls on 4K Uhd, exclusively restored by Vs and featuring a consummate selection of extras.
Ulli Lommel’s notorious horror classic, The Boogeyman makes its worldwide Uhd debut, freshly scanned and restored by Vs from its 35mm original negative and featuring a fresh slate of interviews along with a heaping helping of archival goodies.
Three weird and nasty Spanish rarities have been freshly scanned and restored by Vs and collected in Villages of the Damned: Three Horrors from Spain.
And Lamberto Bava...
The “Halfway to Black Friday” sale is live through Monday at 11:59pm Est, and for starters, you can take advantage by saving 50% off nearly Everything in Vinegar’s shop.
The cornerstones of the celebration include Paul Verhoeven’s Showgirls on 4K Uhd, exclusively restored by Vs and featuring a consummate selection of extras.
Ulli Lommel’s notorious horror classic, The Boogeyman makes its worldwide Uhd debut, freshly scanned and restored by Vs from its 35mm original negative and featuring a fresh slate of interviews along with a heaping helping of archival goodies.
Three weird and nasty Spanish rarities have been freshly scanned and restored by Vs and collected in Villages of the Damned: Three Horrors from Spain.
And Lamberto Bava...
- 5/26/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The They Live episode of Wtf Happened to This Adaptation? was Written and Narrated by Andrew Hatfield, Edited by Mike Conway, Produced by Lance Vlcek and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian. Here is the text of Hatfield’s script:
I bet you thought when we started covering adaptations that we would be going to the Stephen King well more than a few times and believe me, we will. Today though, we are covering our second John Carpenter helmed adaptation after we discussed The Thing in the inaugural episode. While that one was pretty well known for being a more faithful adaptation of the book his hero Howard Hawks had adapted, not a lot of people may realize that They Live was sparked from a very short comic that adapted a very short story.
We came here to chew bubble gum and find out what the f*ck happened to this adaptation,...
I bet you thought when we started covering adaptations that we would be going to the Stephen King well more than a few times and believe me, we will. Today though, we are covering our second John Carpenter helmed adaptation after we discussed The Thing in the inaugural episode. While that one was pretty well known for being a more faithful adaptation of the book his hero Howard Hawks had adapted, not a lot of people may realize that They Live was sparked from a very short comic that adapted a very short story.
We came here to chew bubble gum and find out what the f*ck happened to this adaptation,...
- 3/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Arrow Video announced a killer August lineup for their video channel, including Children of the Corn, the uncut version of Tenebrae, and much more:
London, UK - Arrow Video is excited to announce the August slate of titles on their subscription-based Arrow Video Channel, including the action-packed black-and-white nautical nightmare Lake Michigan Monster, the uncut version of Argento's Tenebrae and Stephen King's Children of the Corn.
Lake Michigan Monster has been acclaimed at film festivals around the globe, taking home the Gold Audience Award for Best International Film at Fantasia, Best Visual Effects - Feature at FilmQuest, Best Ensemble Cast at GenreBlast and Best Wisconsin Film at the Beloit International Film Festival. Writer, director and star Ryland Brickson Cole Tews has crafted an inventive and irreverent homage to the classic monster films of yore with the bizarre Captain Seafield, joined by a colourful crew of misfits on a mission...
London, UK - Arrow Video is excited to announce the August slate of titles on their subscription-based Arrow Video Channel, including the action-packed black-and-white nautical nightmare Lake Michigan Monster, the uncut version of Argento's Tenebrae and Stephen King's Children of the Corn.
Lake Michigan Monster has been acclaimed at film festivals around the globe, taking home the Gold Audience Award for Best International Film at Fantasia, Best Visual Effects - Feature at FilmQuest, Best Ensemble Cast at GenreBlast and Best Wisconsin Film at the Beloit International Film Festival. Writer, director and star Ryland Brickson Cole Tews has crafted an inventive and irreverent homage to the classic monster films of yore with the bizarre Captain Seafield, joined by a colourful crew of misfits on a mission...
- 7/23/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
We're back with another edition of Horror Highlights! In today's installment, watch the short film The Mother of Beauty, check out the new red band trailer for Becky, and find out what's coming to the Arrow Video Channel:
The Mother Of Beauty Short Film: "In ‘The Mother of Beauty’ a single mother-to-be lives in isolation on the edge of the wilderness. She makes a living through her work with vulture culture: using the remains of dead animals to create art and memorialize the lives that once were. As she attempts to overcome the struggles of parenthood, the forces of life and death pull her in opposing directions, and she must find a way to reconcile the two before they tear her apart."
Director: Nick Meunier
Producer: J.W. Cole
Co-producer & Writer: Lonnie Nadler
Starring: Tristan Risk
Director Of Photography: Steven Hayes
Production Design: Rob Warren
Editor: Adam MacKay
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Becky Red Band Trailer: "Spunky and rebellious,...
The Mother Of Beauty Short Film: "In ‘The Mother of Beauty’ a single mother-to-be lives in isolation on the edge of the wilderness. She makes a living through her work with vulture culture: using the remains of dead animals to create art and memorialize the lives that once were. As she attempts to overcome the struggles of parenthood, the forces of life and death pull her in opposing directions, and she must find a way to reconcile the two before they tear her apart."
Director: Nick Meunier
Producer: J.W. Cole
Co-producer & Writer: Lonnie Nadler
Starring: Tristan Risk
Director Of Photography: Steven Hayes
Production Design: Rob Warren
Editor: Adam MacKay
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Becky Red Band Trailer: "Spunky and rebellious,...
- 6/3/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Tonight, Joe Bob Briggs returns for the Season 2 premiere of The Last Drive-In on Shudder. With so many horror fans staying inside these days, this is the perfect time for the return of the series, and Joe Bob talks special guests, world premieres, and more in our recent interview:
How do you feel about the success that The Last Drive-In has had since it first premiered, and the positive reaction on social media and from people you’ve met at recent conventions?
Joe Bob Briggs: Well, I'm amazed. The good vibes just keep on coming, and more and more people are joining our little group. So I'm very happy with everything that's going on with the show. I'm still not sure exactly why we're so popular because we're using the format that I've used twice before, going back to the ’80s. I think there's a desire for community right now.
How do you feel about the success that The Last Drive-In has had since it first premiered, and the positive reaction on social media and from people you’ve met at recent conventions?
Joe Bob Briggs: Well, I'm amazed. The good vibes just keep on coming, and more and more people are joining our little group. So I'm very happy with everything that's going on with the show. I'm still not sure exactly why we're so popular because we're using the format that I've used twice before, going back to the ’80s. I think there's a desire for community right now.
- 4/24/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Happy (Good) Friday, everyone! Even though time isn’t much of a construct these days, the weekend is officially here and if you’re like me, you’re looking for ways to entertain yourself at home during this whole pandemic mess. And with the economy being what it is right now, I know it’s helpful for many folks out there to save money wherever you can, so I thought I would dive into all the great films over at Tubi TV to compile a list of more than 50 different cult films you can currently stream for free.
Just a note: there are a lot of definitions of “cult film,” so I did my best to not include a bunch of titles that horror fans throw around ad nauseam here, and I even opened up my search parameters a bit to include horror, sci-fi, and genre-adjacent titles that I feel...
Just a note: there are a lot of definitions of “cult film,” so I did my best to not include a bunch of titles that horror fans throw around ad nauseam here, and I even opened up my search parameters a bit to include horror, sci-fi, and genre-adjacent titles that I feel...
- 4/10/2020
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
To celebrate the DVD release of WWE: Getting Rowdy – The Unreleased Matches of Roddy Piper (available to buy from 2nd September) – we are giving away a copy to one lucky winner.
Unearthed from deep within the WWE vault comes unreleased matches and interviews from one of the most controversial and entertaining Superstars in WWE history, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper! Witness “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff, Mr. Perfect, “Ravishing” Rick Rude, and more pay the piper as they take on “Hot Rod” in this collection of hidden gems! Just when you think you have all the answers, he changes the questions!
This set captures the anarchic spirit and pioneering persona that helped “Rowdy” Roddy Piper shape the landscape of modern sports-entertainment!
Not only does it includes rare, unreleased, and never-before-seen matches against other legendary Superstars – including both WWE matches and bouts from Roddy’s time battling the New World Order in WCW – but...
Unearthed from deep within the WWE vault comes unreleased matches and interviews from one of the most controversial and entertaining Superstars in WWE history, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper! Witness “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff, Mr. Perfect, “Ravishing” Rick Rude, and more pay the piper as they take on “Hot Rod” in this collection of hidden gems! Just when you think you have all the answers, he changes the questions!
This set captures the anarchic spirit and pioneering persona that helped “Rowdy” Roddy Piper shape the landscape of modern sports-entertainment!
Not only does it includes rare, unreleased, and never-before-seen matches against other legendary Superstars – including both WWE matches and bouts from Roddy’s time battling the New World Order in WCW – but...
- 9/2/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Now, I’ve been opinionated here lately, but I haven’t compiled any sort of list, and we all like a list, don’t we? So, I figured I’d create a list that is purely my opinion but, from knowing how many people in and out of wrestling feel, it will be a series of opinions shared by many too. We can all shoot the breeze and throw around who we think are the best at something, and it’s all just opinion. We all have different views on what makes the best, what we feel are the best. So, this is my opinion of the ten best talkers in the history of pro-wrestling. Please let me know if you agree or disagree, I’d love to hear your thoughts on who makes your list and who tops it.
10. Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho is still cutting damn good promos today,...
10. Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho is still cutting damn good promos today,...
- 9/2/2019
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
We’ve got a ton of great titles on the docket for this final week of home media releases in August. Michael Dougherty’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters is hitting various formats on Tuesday, and if you’re looking for some oddball entertainment, The Banana Splits Movie should undoubtedly do the trick. For all you sci-fi fans out there, the classic V miniseries is finally making its way to Blu, and Scream Factory is also giving both The Leech Woman and Fear in the Night the HD treatment as well.
Vinegar Syndrome is showing some love to Hell Comes to Frogtown this week, and the Warner Archive Collection is bringing home several of their films on DVD, including Wolfen, Of Unknown Origin, The Hand, and Dracula Has Risen From the Grave. Also, one of the more disturbing psychological thrillers I’ve seen in some time, Ladyworld, is being released on DVD on August 27th,...
Vinegar Syndrome is showing some love to Hell Comes to Frogtown this week, and the Warner Archive Collection is bringing home several of their films on DVD, including Wolfen, Of Unknown Origin, The Hand, and Dracula Has Risen From the Grave. Also, one of the more disturbing psychological thrillers I’ve seen in some time, Ladyworld, is being released on DVD on August 27th,...
- 8/27/2019
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Fans of Professional Wrestling know that besides Hulk Hogan, one of the next best-known athletes in the squared circle was the late, great “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, born Roderick George Toombs, Piper was billed as being from Glasgow, Scotland due to his heritage and his costumed persona as a Mad Scottsman. Entering the ring to the theme of bagpipes, Roddy, with his shaggy hair and devilish smile, often played the dirty fighting villain. Not content to rely on just wrestling, Roddy’s acting career included starring roles in movies “Hell Comes to Frogtown” and most notably John
Five Actors Who Should Play Roddy Piper in a Biopic...
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- 8/20/2019
- by Virginia Repka-Franco
- TVovermind.com
Yeah, everyone knows Roddy Piper and his kick ass (no pun intended) performance in John Carpenter’s 1988 sci-fi/horror flick They Live. But it seems few recall his performance from the same year as Sam Hell in the post-apocalyptic mindfuck that is Hell Comes to Frogtown. A masterpiece of absurdity, it’s a film that I hold […] The post Vinegar Syndrome To Release 4K Restoration of Cult Classic Hell Comes To Frogtown appeared first on Dread Central.
- 5/24/2019
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
Stars: Roddy Piper, Keith David, Peter Jason, Meg Foster, George ‘Buck’ Flower | Written and Directed by John Carpenter
They Live marked the end of an amazing run for John Carpenter, before his creative decline in the 1990s and beyond. Well, it had to end somewhere – and what a brilliantly bold way to bow out.
As a teenager, John Nada (“Rowdy” Roddy Piper) ran away from home, from a violent father. He’s been a drifter ever since. He shows up in L.A. with a set of tools and sleeping bag, hoping just to make it to his next hot meal. At work he meets Frank (Keith David), who hasn’t seen his family in six months. Frank brings him to a settlers’ site, where the impoverished underclass eke a living. Overlooking the site is a church, with some very strange comings and goings. John checks it out, and discovers...
They Live marked the end of an amazing run for John Carpenter, before his creative decline in the 1990s and beyond. Well, it had to end somewhere – and what a brilliantly bold way to bow out.
As a teenager, John Nada (“Rowdy” Roddy Piper) ran away from home, from a violent father. He’s been a drifter ever since. He shows up in L.A. with a set of tools and sleeping bag, hoping just to make it to his next hot meal. At work he meets Frank (Keith David), who hasn’t seen his family in six months. Frank brings him to a settlers’ site, where the impoverished underclass eke a living. Overlooking the site is a church, with some very strange comings and goings. John checks it out, and discovers...
- 10/26/2018
- by Rupert Harvey
- Nerdly
I was never really a big fan of wrestling, but I still became a fan of Roddy Piper through his iconic roles in films like They Live and Hell Comes To Frogtown. So his passing was still pretty affecting to me. And from most accounts he seemed like a nice guy, even if he played an all-time great asshole on the WWF (or WWE as it's known today). And now he's getting his own documentary, Roddy Piper: In His Own Words,... Read More...
- 10/19/2017
- by Damion Damaske
- JoBlo.com
Dave Eves joins for the first exploration of Arrow Video. We borrow the format of Criterion Now, but we get deeper into the label, talking about the history, the Us launch, recent and upcoming releases, and how we purchase the discs. We also talk about some of our favorite releases, and share the results from the poll. We also explore this year’s release of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Pulse in a little more detail. This show will continue periodically as we have some titles to talk about.
Episode Notes
6:50 – All About Arrow Video
41:30 – Our Favorite Arrow Releases
58:00 – Recent and Upcoming Releases
1:10:30 – Pulse
1:19:00 – Short Takes (Hell Comes to Frogtown, Children of the Corn)
Episode Links Arrow Films Arrow Academy Second Run Films Arrow USA – Indiegogo Blu-Ray.com – The Official Arrow Video Thread Blu-Ray.com – Arrow Video Us Discussion Thread Arrow Video Deck blog Facebook...
Episode Notes
6:50 – All About Arrow Video
41:30 – Our Favorite Arrow Releases
58:00 – Recent and Upcoming Releases
1:10:30 – Pulse
1:19:00 – Short Takes (Hell Comes to Frogtown, Children of the Corn)
Episode Links Arrow Films Arrow Academy Second Run Films Arrow USA – Indiegogo Blu-Ray.com – The Official Arrow Video Thread Blu-Ray.com – Arrow Video Us Discussion Thread Arrow Video Deck blog Facebook...
- 10/19/2017
- by Aaron West
- CriterionCast
This week, join Jacob and Tab for a Bad Movie Night! These movies aren’t really horror, but they are bizarre cult films that will make you question your sanity. Strap in for She (1982) and Hell Comes to Frogtown! Subscribe and Listen to Past Episodes: iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Web Player “Test […]...
- 9/14/2017
- by Sean Miller
- bloody-disgusting.com
While there has been no official statement about this release , some serious doubts have come up regarding Cinespectral FIlms’ Blu-Ray release of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark and whether it will ever hit the consumer’s hands. We were the first ones to publish the news last October and feel it necessary to bring the recent developments to the attention of our readers.
Cinespectral had announced some delays with the manufacturing of the mediabook earlier this year due to failing some quality checks. Keep in mind, this release was only coming out via mediabook, with three different variants. Blu-Ray.com forums started becoming very active. Some users requested pictures of the release and they were provided. However, Cinespectral announced that a statement would be made on Monday, July 31st. No update was made via their Facebook on Monday and Elvira fans started getting worried. Many started filing claims to PayPal requesting a refund.
Cinespectral had announced some delays with the manufacturing of the mediabook earlier this year due to failing some quality checks. Keep in mind, this release was only coming out via mediabook, with three different variants. Blu-Ray.com forums started becoming very active. Some users requested pictures of the release and they were provided. However, Cinespectral announced that a statement would be made on Monday, July 31st. No update was made via their Facebook on Monday and Elvira fans started getting worried. Many started filing claims to PayPal requesting a refund.
- 8/1/2017
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
Stars: Roddy Piper, Sandahl Bergman, Brian Frank, Rory Calhoun, William Smith, Lee Garlington, Cliff Bemis | Written by Randall Frakes | Directed by Donald G. Jackson, R.J. Kizer
Arrow Video are well known for their line of cult favourites from horror and science fiction films of the past and here we see them go to the vault and come out with a big pile of stinking cheese in the form of Hell Comes to Frogtown.
Directed by the late Donald G. Jackson and R.J Kizer, Hell Comes to Frogtown follows the character of Sam Hell, played by professional wrestler and part-time actor, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper (They Live), who is taken prisoner by a female government who have taken over the United States after a nuclear war. Sam Hell must rescue a group of fertile women who are being held captive by a mutant tyrant. Oh, and the mutants in question, well…...
Arrow Video are well known for their line of cult favourites from horror and science fiction films of the past and here we see them go to the vault and come out with a big pile of stinking cheese in the form of Hell Comes to Frogtown.
Directed by the late Donald G. Jackson and R.J Kizer, Hell Comes to Frogtown follows the character of Sam Hell, played by professional wrestler and part-time actor, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper (They Live), who is taken prisoner by a female government who have taken over the United States after a nuclear war. Sam Hell must rescue a group of fertile women who are being held captive by a mutant tyrant. Oh, and the mutants in question, well…...
- 12/14/2016
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Now this is interesting… German company Cinespectral Films will be releasing 1988’s Elvira: Mistress of the Dark and Hell Comes to Frogtown onto Blu-ray and we have some details for you… sort of. The news comes via Destroy the Brain… Continue Reading →
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- 11/1/2016
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Ryan Lambie Oct 3, 2016
An animated superhero movie featuring Marlon Brando? A Bill Murray comedy? Just two of the strange, starry films we may never get to see.
Film history is littered with movies that have wound up on the shelf for some reason, either because of financial difficulties or, in the case of The Day The Clown Died, because its director and star decided it was too embarrassing to be released. We've written about all sorts of shelved or cancelled films before, from Roger Corman's infamous Fantastic Four to the unreleased John Goodman comedy, Spring Break '83.
Every so often, though, we'll hear about curious-sounding projects that generate a bit of news before vanishing again. An animated film featuring the voices of Marlon Brando and Brendan Fraser, perhaps, or a modern comedy about old Greek gods featuring Christopher Walken as Zeus.
Here, then, are five strange, star-laden movies that,...
An animated superhero movie featuring Marlon Brando? A Bill Murray comedy? Just two of the strange, starry films we may never get to see.
Film history is littered with movies that have wound up on the shelf for some reason, either because of financial difficulties or, in the case of The Day The Clown Died, because its director and star decided it was too embarrassing to be released. We've written about all sorts of shelved or cancelled films before, from Roger Corman's infamous Fantastic Four to the unreleased John Goodman comedy, Spring Break '83.
Every so often, though, we'll hear about curious-sounding projects that generate a bit of news before vanishing again. An animated film featuring the voices of Marlon Brando and Brendan Fraser, perhaps, or a modern comedy about old Greek gods featuring Christopher Walken as Zeus.
Here, then, are five strange, star-laden movies that,...
- 9/30/2016
- Den of Geek
I think the worst is over. Now that the kids are back in school and Pumpkin Beers are invading store shelves, it must be fall, right? Like it or not it’s still summer. Don’t be surprised to find yourself at a Labor Day BBQ marinating in your own sweat. Let’s try to chase summer away with a visit from the neighborhood Ice Cream Man.
Little Gregory’s only friend in the world is the Ice Cream King. Imagine the shock when the King is shot dead while he’s enjoying a treat. Gregory is so distraught he’s taken to Wishing Well Sanitarium. Decades later he (played by Clint Howard) is released and wants to reclaim the ice cream throne. As the Ice Cream Prince he hopes to bring joy to all the kids in town. But when a friend goes missing, Johnny and his Rocketeers start...
Little Gregory’s only friend in the world is the Ice Cream King. Imagine the shock when the King is shot dead while he’s enjoying a treat. Gregory is so distraught he’s taken to Wishing Well Sanitarium. Decades later he (played by Clint Howard) is released and wants to reclaim the ice cream throne. As the Ice Cream Prince he hopes to bring joy to all the kids in town. But when a friend goes missing, Johnny and his Rocketeers start...
- 9/14/2016
- by Jeremy Jones
- Destroy the Brain
Arrow Video has announced their December release slate, including several Blu-rays that horror fans will want to pencil in on their holiday wish lists.
Arrow Video announced that they will release Creepshow 2 on both a limited edition and standard edition Blu-ray with a 2K restoration of the original film elements.
Other December Blu-ray releases include a Us/UK Blu-ray and DVD release of 2001's Pulse, aka Kairo, as well as UK Blu-ray releases of Donnie Darko, The Guyver, Cohen & Tate, The Burning, Hell Comes to Frogtown, and Hellgate. Below, we have official details and cover art images of all the aforementioned releases. Are you planning on adding these films to your home media collection?
From Arrow Video: "New Us Title Announcement: Creepshow 2 Limited Edition Blu-ray + Standard Blu-ray
One of the greatest horror anthologies of all time.
Unleashed December 13th. North American Blu-ray pre-order link should be live soon!
Arrow Video announced that they will release Creepshow 2 on both a limited edition and standard edition Blu-ray with a 2K restoration of the original film elements.
Other December Blu-ray releases include a Us/UK Blu-ray and DVD release of 2001's Pulse, aka Kairo, as well as UK Blu-ray releases of Donnie Darko, The Guyver, Cohen & Tate, The Burning, Hell Comes to Frogtown, and Hellgate. Below, we have official details and cover art images of all the aforementioned releases. Are you planning on adding these films to your home media collection?
From Arrow Video: "New Us Title Announcement: Creepshow 2 Limited Edition Blu-ray + Standard Blu-ray
One of the greatest horror anthologies of all time.
Unleashed December 13th. North American Blu-ray pre-order link should be live soon!
- 9/9/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Across her diverse filmography, Blake Lively has hung tough against the menaces of gun-toting criminals (The Town, Hick, Savages), mean rich teens (Gossip Girl), aging (The Age of Adaline), moving away from your friends (the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants films), and being in Green Lantern (Green Lantern). Yet her latest project — the watery survival flick The Shallows — will pit the actress against her deadliest foe yet. After a surfing incident strands the starlet on a solitary outcropping of rock, a hungry shark encircles her as the tide rises. Teen soap opera alumna vs.
- 6/24/2016
- Rollingstone.com
In 1978, a pair of young, wannabe filmmakers made a 12-minute, 35mm short called Xenogenesis. One of those wannabes was a visionary artist by the name of James Cameron. The other—who Cameron calls “the best kept secret in Hollywood”—was a precocious storyteller by the name of Randall Frakes. Over the following four decades, the two […]
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- 5/13/2016
- by Blake Harris
- Slash Film
“Eat lead, Froggies!”
Hell Comes To Frogtown screens October 7th at Schlafly Bottleworks Restaurant and Bar in Maplewood
Remember that movie you saw in the late ‘80s where the giant frog is chasing Roddy Piper with a chainsaw, trying to cut his chastity belt so it will explode and destroy his testicles? It’s showing at the ‘Strange Brew’ film series this week!
Danger Diabolik, Tarantula, The Thing With Two Heads – You never know what’s brewing at Webster University’s Award-Winning Cult Film Series (Riverfront Times Best Film Series 2015) Strange Brew. It’s always the first Wednesday evening of every month, and they always come up with some cult classic to show while enjoying some good food and great suds. The fun happens at Schlafly Bottleworks Restaurant and Bar in Maplewood (7260 Southwest Ave.- at Manchester – Maplewood, Mo 63143).
In the low budget 1988 spoof Hell Comes To Frogtown, the late...
Hell Comes To Frogtown screens October 7th at Schlafly Bottleworks Restaurant and Bar in Maplewood
Remember that movie you saw in the late ‘80s where the giant frog is chasing Roddy Piper with a chainsaw, trying to cut his chastity belt so it will explode and destroy his testicles? It’s showing at the ‘Strange Brew’ film series this week!
Danger Diabolik, Tarantula, The Thing With Two Heads – You never know what’s brewing at Webster University’s Award-Winning Cult Film Series (Riverfront Times Best Film Series 2015) Strange Brew. It’s always the first Wednesday evening of every month, and they always come up with some cult classic to show while enjoying some good food and great suds. The fun happens at Schlafly Bottleworks Restaurant and Bar in Maplewood (7260 Southwest Ave.- at Manchester – Maplewood, Mo 63143).
In the low budget 1988 spoof Hell Comes To Frogtown, the late...
- 10/5/2015
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
There's a new stoner comedy in town.
"American Ultra" (in theaters August 21) stars Kristen Stewart as Phoebe and Jesse Eisenberg as Mike, an unmotivated stoner/sleeper agent whose secret agent skills come to life when he's thrown into a dangerous government operation.
We're not accusing you of anything, (paranoid much?), but something tells us you'd enjoy this stoner tale, and perhaps a few other stoner-friendly films from movie history. Out of the goodness of our hearts we put together a list of movies suitable to watch with a little herbal refreshment. From the classic ("Friday," "The Big Lebowski") to the bizarre, ("Hell Comes to Frogtown," "Heavy Metal") we've got you covered.
Break out the Bagel Bites, get comfy, and click through this list of the best movies to watch while expanding your mind. And a word of caution to any stoners reading this while on the clock: Most of these videos are Nsfw.
"American Ultra" (in theaters August 21) stars Kristen Stewart as Phoebe and Jesse Eisenberg as Mike, an unmotivated stoner/sleeper agent whose secret agent skills come to life when he's thrown into a dangerous government operation.
We're not accusing you of anything, (paranoid much?), but something tells us you'd enjoy this stoner tale, and perhaps a few other stoner-friendly films from movie history. Out of the goodness of our hearts we put together a list of movies suitable to watch with a little herbal refreshment. From the classic ("Friday," "The Big Lebowski") to the bizarre, ("Hell Comes to Frogtown," "Heavy Metal") we've got you covered.
Break out the Bagel Bites, get comfy, and click through this list of the best movies to watch while expanding your mind. And a word of caution to any stoners reading this while on the clock: Most of these videos are Nsfw.
- 8/20/2015
- by Alexis Taylor
- Moviefone
Last month, the world sadly lost "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, a legendary figure on film and in the ring, and a true gentleman. One of the last projects Piper appeared in was Portal to Hell!!!, a short film in which a doorway to Lovecraftian creatures is opened. Portal to Hell!!! will premiere next month at Tiff, and now the short film's official trailer has been revealed.
In addition to his prolific career within the wrestling ring, many remember Piper from his terrific turns in a lengthy list of films, including John Carpenter's They Live and Hell Comes to Frogtown. Featuring Piper going up against Cthulhu-like monsters as a building super with a sense of humor, Portal to Hell!!! looks to remind viewers why they cherished Piper and will continue to admire his powerful onscreen presence.
Directed by Vivieno Caldinelli from a screenplay by Matt Watts, Portal to Hell!!! stars the late Roddy Piper,...
In addition to his prolific career within the wrestling ring, many remember Piper from his terrific turns in a lengthy list of films, including John Carpenter's They Live and Hell Comes to Frogtown. Featuring Piper going up against Cthulhu-like monsters as a building super with a sense of humor, Portal to Hell!!! looks to remind viewers why they cherished Piper and will continue to admire his powerful onscreen presence.
Directed by Vivieno Caldinelli from a screenplay by Matt Watts, Portal to Hell!!! stars the late Roddy Piper,...
- 8/13/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Roderick Toombs, better known by his stage name 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper has died at his home in Hollywood. The 61-year-old reportedly suffered a heart attack in his sleep.Born in Saskatchewan and raised in Manitoba, Piper was expelled from junior high school for carrying a switchblade: an event that didn't sit well with his father, who was a Mountie. Leaving home early, he drifted into odd jobs at gyms, becoming an amateur boxer and wrestler before taking up the latter professionally at the age of 15. He quickly rose to fame, first for the National Wrestling Alliance, followed by the WCW and eventually the WWE. There were many awards, including "Best Heel" and "Most Hated Wrestler". People love a villain.Given his big personality, a move into movies was a logical step. He made his screen debut in an uncredited bit-part in Carl Reiner's The One And Only in 1978. A handful of roles later,...
- 8/3/2015
- EmpireOnline
If your childhood was spent watching WWF in the 80’s, it no doubt took a Bulldog off the top rope this weekend, with the news that ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper (the state name of Roderick George Toombs) passed away at the age of 61 due to cardiac arrest. His larger than life persona delighted many a generation of wrestling fans, and if there ever was a Heel (wrestling speak for a bad guy) hall of fame, he would have an entire wing dedicated to him. But we’re not called The Wrestling Bit, so we look to Hot Rod’s massive contribution to the cinematic, and more importantly, pop culture landscape. No, not the music video for The Goonies that he appeared in with a handful of other WWF Superstars, or even cult classic Hell Comes to Frogtown. I am, of course, talking about They Live, John Carpenter’s underrated cult masterpiece.
- 8/2/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
Equally as legendary onscreen as he was in the ring, we're saddened by the news that "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has passed away at the age of 61.
According to Variety, Piper died from a heart attack last night at his home in Hollywood. A formidable force in the wrestling ring since the late 1970s, Piper cemented his star status within the horror and sci-fi genres by playing the lead role of Nada in John Carpenter's They Live (1988).
Piper also had memorable roles in Hell Comes to Frogtown, The Outer Limits TV revival series, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Pro Wrestlers vs. Zombies, to name a few. Our thoughts go out to Roddy Piper's family and friends and we'll continue to update this post with comments from those that knew him.
John Carpenter's remembrance from Twitter:
I'm devastated by the passing of my friend Roddy Piper. Great wrestler, underrated actor,...
According to Variety, Piper died from a heart attack last night at his home in Hollywood. A formidable force in the wrestling ring since the late 1970s, Piper cemented his star status within the horror and sci-fi genres by playing the lead role of Nada in John Carpenter's They Live (1988).
Piper also had memorable roles in Hell Comes to Frogtown, The Outer Limits TV revival series, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Pro Wrestlers vs. Zombies, to name a few. Our thoughts go out to Roddy Piper's family and friends and we'll continue to update this post with comments from those that knew him.
John Carpenter's remembrance from Twitter:
I'm devastated by the passing of my friend Roddy Piper. Great wrestler, underrated actor,...
- 7/31/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Rockerick Toombs, better known as 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper, has died at the age of 61. TMZ reports that the Canadian-born pro wrestling legend passed away due to cardiac arrest on Thursday night in his Hollywood home.
Piper was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and was apparently still free of the disease when he died. Piper found international fame with the WWF in the early 1980s, jumped over to the WCW, returned to the retitled WWE and ultimately making appearances up until last year.
He's also known for his big and small screen career with most notably the lead role in John Carpenter's 1987 cult sci-fi classic "They Live" along with numerous direct to video fare including "Hell Comes To Frogtown" and "Jungleground". He also appeared on shows like "The Outer Limits," "Highlander: The Series" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia".
Sincerest thoughts and condolences go out to all of Piper's friends and family.
Piper was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and was apparently still free of the disease when he died. Piper found international fame with the WWF in the early 1980s, jumped over to the WCW, returned to the retitled WWE and ultimately making appearances up until last year.
He's also known for his big and small screen career with most notably the lead role in John Carpenter's 1987 cult sci-fi classic "They Live" along with numerous direct to video fare including "Hell Comes To Frogtown" and "Jungleground". He also appeared on shows like "The Outer Limits," "Highlander: The Series" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia".
Sincerest thoughts and condolences go out to all of Piper's friends and family.
- 7/31/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Reviewed by Kevin Scott, MoreHorror.com
Hell Comes to Frogtown (1987)
Written by: Donald G. Jackson, Randall Frakes
Directed by: Donald G. Jackson
Cast: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper (Sam Hell), Sandahl Bergman (Spangle), William Smith (Captain Devlin), Cec Verrell (Centinella), Kristi Somers (Arabella), Rory Calhoun (Looney Tunes), Cliff Bemis (Leroy).
I don’t really know what to make of the name “Hell Comes to Frogtown”. I think it has served a dual purpose in being clever, and keeping me from seeing this film. The play on words is the clever part. Our hero’s name is Sam Hell, and guess what-he’s headed to Frogtown. Then again, it would be quite logical to assume that this could be a low budget Jim Henson film wannabe, and I guess it is. However, after I watched it, I’ve come to realize that it’s way more subversive than that. The two lead actors...
Hell Comes to Frogtown (1987)
Written by: Donald G. Jackson, Randall Frakes
Directed by: Donald G. Jackson
Cast: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper (Sam Hell), Sandahl Bergman (Spangle), William Smith (Captain Devlin), Cec Verrell (Centinella), Kristi Somers (Arabella), Rory Calhoun (Looney Tunes), Cliff Bemis (Leroy).
I don’t really know what to make of the name “Hell Comes to Frogtown”. I think it has served a dual purpose in being clever, and keeping me from seeing this film. The play on words is the clever part. Our hero’s name is Sam Hell, and guess what-he’s headed to Frogtown. Then again, it would be quite logical to assume that this could be a low budget Jim Henson film wannabe, and I guess it is. However, after I watched it, I’ve come to realize that it’s way more subversive than that. The two lead actors...
- 7/15/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
From anime to pitch-black thrillers, here's our pick of the underappreciated movies of 1987...
Sometimes, the challenge with these lists isn't just what to put in, but what to leave out. We loved Princess Bride, but with a decent showing at the box office and a huge cult following, isn't it a bit too popular to be described as underappreciated? Likewise Joe Dante's Innerspace, a fabulously geeky, comic reworking of the 60s sci-fi flick, Fantastic Voyage.
What we've gone for instead is a mix of genre fare, dramas and animated films that may have garnered a cult following since, but didn't do well either critically or financially at the time of release. Some of the movies on our list just about made their money back, but none made anything close to the sort of returns enjoyed by the likes of 1987's biggest films - Three Men And A Baby, Fatal Attraction...
Sometimes, the challenge with these lists isn't just what to put in, but what to leave out. We loved Princess Bride, but with a decent showing at the box office and a huge cult following, isn't it a bit too popular to be described as underappreciated? Likewise Joe Dante's Innerspace, a fabulously geeky, comic reworking of the 60s sci-fi flick, Fantastic Voyage.
What we've gone for instead is a mix of genre fare, dramas and animated films that may have garnered a cult following since, but didn't do well either critically or financially at the time of release. Some of the movies on our list just about made their money back, but none made anything close to the sort of returns enjoyed by the likes of 1987's biggest films - Three Men And A Baby, Fatal Attraction...
- 5/13/2015
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Director: Donald G. Jackson, R.J. Kizer. Review: Adam Wing. Picture the scene. I was twelve years old at the time. Every Saturday night my dad would come home with a video from the rental store. He loved his action movies and I was introduced to the works of Stallone, Schwarzenegger and Seagal at a very young age. I couldn't get enough of film night and my love of action cinema came from there. One particular evening stands out to this day, it was the night my dad introduced us to Hell Comes to Frogtown. "What's it about then, Dad?" I enquired somewhat despondently. "Well it's about giant frogs taking over the world." I was disappointed. That was obvious. It sounded rubbish. Children don't disguise their feelings in the way that grown-ups do, so an air of unrest was inevitable as we gathered on the sofa to watch his latest acquisition.
- 4/2/2014
- 24framespersecond.net
Most home video releases are mass produced and marketed by faceless conglomerates interested only in separating you from your hard-earned cash. If you look closely though you’ll find smaller labels who love movies as much as you do and show it by delivering quality Blu-rays and DVDs of beloved films and cult classics, often loaded with special features, new transfers, and more. But yes, they still want your cash, too. Arrow Films is not only the UK’s best specialty Blu-ray/DVD label, but they’re also one of the most exciting regardless of geographical boundaries. Part of their appeal can be found in their unabashed affection for genre entertainment, but they’re equally adept and interested in more highbrow fare. They love movies as much as we do, and the proof is in a catalog diverse enough to include both Cinema Paradiso and Hell Comes to Frogtown. They have two new releases hitting UK shelves...
- 2/19/2014
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Feature James Clayton 7 Feb 2014 - 06:15
With the new RoboCop out now, James considers some sci-fi films that might, just might, benefit from an imaginative remake...
They remade RoboCop. I'm still finding it hard to get my head around that fact, even as I arrive at the moment I get to see the new reboot in cinemas. RoboCop remade. Paul Verhoeven's dystopian masterpiece of 1987 - the ultimate techno-tinged sociopolitical action movie - remade. Really? I mean, really?
I'm pretty sure that in ancient aeons past a divinely-appointed prophet laser-scribed "Thou shalt not remake RoboCop, creep!" on a titanium slab of commandments to be observed by obedient future generations. Nothing is sacred though and, alas, RoboCop is remade, rebooted and upgraded in line with modern filmmaking standards for today's drastically altered multimedia marketplace.
To fill you in on the details you probably already know, the PG-13 rated reboot (really?) is...
With the new RoboCop out now, James considers some sci-fi films that might, just might, benefit from an imaginative remake...
They remade RoboCop. I'm still finding it hard to get my head around that fact, even as I arrive at the moment I get to see the new reboot in cinemas. RoboCop remade. Paul Verhoeven's dystopian masterpiece of 1987 - the ultimate techno-tinged sociopolitical action movie - remade. Really? I mean, really?
I'm pretty sure that in ancient aeons past a divinely-appointed prophet laser-scribed "Thou shalt not remake RoboCop, creep!" on a titanium slab of commandments to be observed by obedient future generations. Nothing is sacred though and, alas, RoboCop is remade, rebooted and upgraded in line with modern filmmaking standards for today's drastically altered multimedia marketplace.
To fill you in on the details you probably already know, the PG-13 rated reboot (really?) is...
- 2/6/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Stars: Roddy Piper, Sandahl Bergman, Brian Frank, Rory Calhoun, William Smith, Lee Garlington, Cliff Bemis | Written by Randall Frakes | Directed by Donald G. Jackson, R.J. Kizer
Arrow Video are well known for their line of cult favourites from horror and science fiction films of the past and here we see them go to the vault and come out with a big pile of stinking cheese in the form of Hell Comes to Frogtown.
Directed by the late Donald G. Jackson and R.J Kizer, Hell Comes to Frogtown follows the character of Sam Hell, played by professional wrestler and part-time actor, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper (They Live), who is taken prisoner by a female government who have taken over the United States after a nuclear war. Sam Hell must rescue a group of fertile women who are being held captive by a mutant tyrant. Oh, and the mutants in question, well…...
Arrow Video are well known for their line of cult favourites from horror and science fiction films of the past and here we see them go to the vault and come out with a big pile of stinking cheese in the form of Hell Comes to Frogtown.
Directed by the late Donald G. Jackson and R.J Kizer, Hell Comes to Frogtown follows the character of Sam Hell, played by professional wrestler and part-time actor, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper (They Live), who is taken prisoner by a female government who have taken over the United States after a nuclear war. Sam Hell must rescue a group of fertile women who are being held captive by a mutant tyrant. Oh, and the mutants in question, well…...
- 2/2/2014
- by Chris Cummings
- Nerdly
Some films stay with you. Which is definitely the case with Arrow Video's upcoming release, Hell Comes to Frogtown. I remember watching this as a young child. My dad would bring a film home every Saturday night. The quality would vary of course, and even at the tender age of eight or nine I didn't expect much from a cheesy action sci-fi movie starring wrestler turned actor Rowdy Roddy Piper. Ever the critic I suppose. What did I know? The film has stayed with me ever since, though I've never had the chance to buy it until now. Arrow Video are releasing this cult classic on DVD and Blu-Ray in a Dual Format Edition, available for the first time on January 27, 2014. So bad it's good? You better believe it. Synopsis: With the 20th Century drawing to a close, nuclear war has wiped out civilization as we know it. The embattled...
- 1/17/2014
- 24framespersecond.net
Some films stay with you. Which is definitely the case with Arrow Video's upcoming release, Hell Comes to Frogtown. I remember watching this as a young child. My dad would bring a film home every Saturday night. The quality would vary of course, and even at the tender age of eight or nine I didn't expect much from a cheesy action sci-fi movie starring wrestler turned actor Rowdy Roddy Piper. Ever the critic I suppose. What did I know? The film has stayed with me ever since, though I've never had the chance to buy it until now. Arrow Video are releasing this cult classic on DVD and Blu-Ray in a Dual Format Edition, available for the first time on January 27, 2014. So bad it's good? You better believe it. Synopsis: With the 20th Century drawing to a close, nuclear war has wiped out civilization as we know it. The embattled...
- 1/17/2014
- 24framespersecond.net
If you, like us, once relished walking a video store's aisles and picking up giant VHS clamshell cases of ridiculous-looking sci-fi action movies with titles like Hell Comes to Frogtown, Immortal Combat or Ghost Warrior, you're going to get a massive smile pressing play on the trailer for Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. Sadly this isn't a trailer for a movie, but game developer Ubisoft is clearly turning to the past for inspiration here. This is its version of an '80s movie where a ragged soldier has to save the world. In fact, Ubisoft even hired Terminator and Aliens star Michael Biehn to voice the main character Sgt. Rex Powercolt, a cybercommando born from "the toxic ashes of Vietnam War 2." If none of the words in that sentence make you happy...
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- 4/12/2013
- by Peter Hall
- Movies.com
Feature Ryan Lambie Jan 7, 2013
After its trailer appeared last year, the $130 million fantasy film Empires Of The Deep went all quiet. Ryan wonders what happened...
Almost three years ago, a strange press conference took place in Beijing. On a stage bathed in flashing lights, women with low-body fat danced around on a stage, their dresses billowing. They wore strange, striped rubber appliances on their heads which looked a bit like shower caps. The guest of honour at the press conference was Olga Kurylenko, the actress who'd appeared in the Bond film Quantum Of Solace not long earlier.
The press conference was to promote the impending release of Empires Of The Deep - a $130 million special effects extravaganza which would mark China's triumphant entry into blockbuster filmmaking. Bankrolled by one Jon Jiang, a real estate magnate with very deep pockets, the film was billed as a Grecian fantasy movie under the sea,...
After its trailer appeared last year, the $130 million fantasy film Empires Of The Deep went all quiet. Ryan wonders what happened...
Almost three years ago, a strange press conference took place in Beijing. On a stage bathed in flashing lights, women with low-body fat danced around on a stage, their dresses billowing. They wore strange, striped rubber appliances on their heads which looked a bit like shower caps. The guest of honour at the press conference was Olga Kurylenko, the actress who'd appeared in the Bond film Quantum Of Solace not long earlier.
The press conference was to promote the impending release of Empires Of The Deep - a $130 million special effects extravaganza which would mark China's triumphant entry into blockbuster filmmaking. Bankrolled by one Jon Jiang, a real estate magnate with very deep pockets, the film was billed as a Grecian fantasy movie under the sea,...
- 1/4/2013
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
By Michael Juvinall, MoreHorror.com
The Days of the Dead horror convention invaded Indianapolis, Indiana this past weekend for three days of pure madness, mayhem, and a bloody great time! Celebrities, vendors, and all manner of monsters were unleashed upon the unsuspecting attendees at this weekend’s show.
The Dotd organizers, Adolfo Dorta, Ricardo Lara, and Bill Philputt deserve a round of applause for putting on one hell of a show this year. It was a well-organized and well executed experience from top to bottom, in the midst of a 106 degree heat wave happening outside.
Highlights of the show included an awesome lineup of celebrity guests featuring the inimitable John Waters, “The Pope of Trash”, the actor, writer, and director known for his shocking films such as Multiple Maniacs, Pink Flamingo’s, and Hairspray, performing his standup show “This Filthy World” and signing autographs. Other celebrities on hand posing for...
The Days of the Dead horror convention invaded Indianapolis, Indiana this past weekend for three days of pure madness, mayhem, and a bloody great time! Celebrities, vendors, and all manner of monsters were unleashed upon the unsuspecting attendees at this weekend’s show.
The Dotd organizers, Adolfo Dorta, Ricardo Lara, and Bill Philputt deserve a round of applause for putting on one hell of a show this year. It was a well-organized and well executed experience from top to bottom, in the midst of a 106 degree heat wave happening outside.
Highlights of the show included an awesome lineup of celebrity guests featuring the inimitable John Waters, “The Pope of Trash”, the actor, writer, and director known for his shocking films such as Multiple Maniacs, Pink Flamingo’s, and Hairspray, performing his standup show “This Filthy World” and signing autographs. Other celebrities on hand posing for...
- 7/12/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The good, the bad, the guilty pleasures … whatever you've seen recently, we'd like to hear about it
What films have you seen recently? Whatever you've been watching, we'd like you to tell us about it.
You can either leave a comment in the thread below, or tweet your thoughts with the hashtag #gdnreview. We'll pick the best and show them off here once a week.
Here's what some @guardianfilm followers had to say about recent films they'd seen:
@laura_louise94
I've seen @Avengers for the second time, absolutely superb! Tom Hiddleston steals the screen throughout.
@tomsmovies
The Raid - Action cinema spectacular. Nothing to it beyond pulsating violence and good choreography, genre fans won't mind
@Miss_ELT
Have just seen Life During Wartime. Epic & much overlooked black comedy
@Old_Red_Dog
The Rum Diary: good addition to the 'Johnny Depp Hunter S Thompson' mini-genre, though still like watching someone else get high
Meanwhile,...
What films have you seen recently? Whatever you've been watching, we'd like you to tell us about it.
You can either leave a comment in the thread below, or tweet your thoughts with the hashtag #gdnreview. We'll pick the best and show them off here once a week.
Here's what some @guardianfilm followers had to say about recent films they'd seen:
@laura_louise94
I've seen @Avengers for the second time, absolutely superb! Tom Hiddleston steals the screen throughout.
@tomsmovies
The Raid - Action cinema spectacular. Nothing to it beyond pulsating violence and good choreography, genre fans won't mind
@Miss_ELT
Have just seen Life During Wartime. Epic & much overlooked black comedy
@Old_Red_Dog
The Rum Diary: good addition to the 'Johnny Depp Hunter S Thompson' mini-genre, though still like watching someone else get high
Meanwhile,...
- 5/11/2012
- by Adam Boult
- The Guardian - Film News
Rage
2010 USA 85min
Writer and Director: Chris Witherspoon
Starring: Rick Crawford, Audrey Walker, Chris Witherspoon, Anna Lodej, and M.L. Maltz
Review by J Astro
Rage was handed to me for review with no cover art or explanation, just a plain white disc with red lettering in a clear plastic cover. Within roughly the first ten minutes of watching it, it occurred to that I had actually heard of this movie before, having noticed a few reviews of it on various other individual blogs and sites in the past few weeks. Rage has been getting some solid attention recently, and deservedly so, because it is a standout among indie horror efforts. It’s by no means flawless or my new favorite movie of the year or anything, but it sure beats the hell out of most other “home grown” horror-thriller exploits. And I was happy to go into it “blind...
2010 USA 85min
Writer and Director: Chris Witherspoon
Starring: Rick Crawford, Audrey Walker, Chris Witherspoon, Anna Lodej, and M.L. Maltz
Review by J Astro
Rage was handed to me for review with no cover art or explanation, just a plain white disc with red lettering in a clear plastic cover. Within roughly the first ten minutes of watching it, it occurred to that I had actually heard of this movie before, having noticed a few reviews of it on various other individual blogs and sites in the past few weeks. Rage has been getting some solid attention recently, and deservedly so, because it is a standout among indie horror efforts. It’s by no means flawless or my new favorite movie of the year or anything, but it sure beats the hell out of most other “home grown” horror-thriller exploits. And I was happy to go into it “blind...
- 2/6/2012
- by Justin
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
The Woman In Black
2012 UK 95mins
Director: James Watkins
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Ciaràn Hinds, Janet McTeer, Misha Handley, and Liz White
Hammer Film Productions
Review by J Astro
Atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere. That is the key to The Woman In Black, legendary English studio Hammer Film Productions’ first original big-screen venture in decades. The Hammer brand, so infamous and beloved from the late Fifties and into the early Seventies for producing titillating tales of the macabre that helped to redefine classic monster icons and to introduce the fright genre en masse to the likes of Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Oliver Reed and countless others has returned, after lying dormant for many years. Upon being resurrected by its new backers, Hammer has recently had a hand in unleashing Let Me In on theater-goers, which was the English language remake of the popular Swedish vampire chiller Let The Right One In. Hammer has...
2012 UK 95mins
Director: James Watkins
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Ciaràn Hinds, Janet McTeer, Misha Handley, and Liz White
Hammer Film Productions
Review by J Astro
Atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere. That is the key to The Woman In Black, legendary English studio Hammer Film Productions’ first original big-screen venture in decades. The Hammer brand, so infamous and beloved from the late Fifties and into the early Seventies for producing titillating tales of the macabre that helped to redefine classic monster icons and to introduce the fright genre en masse to the likes of Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Oliver Reed and countless others has returned, after lying dormant for many years. Upon being resurrected by its new backers, Hammer has recently had a hand in unleashing Let Me In on theater-goers, which was the English language remake of the popular Swedish vampire chiller Let The Right One In. Hammer has...
- 2/2/2012
- by Justin
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Born Of Earth
2008 USA 84mins
Director: Tommy Brunswick
Starring: Daniel Baldwin, James Russo, Shannon Zeller, Jennifer Kincer, and Brad Dourif
Entertainment One
Review by J Astro
Here it is, the year 2012, and we’re just getting around to this monstrous offering from back in ’08… not because we’re lazy, but because, from what I understand, it’s only now getting distribution attention. One could be forgiven for not exactly waiting with bated breath for this release. I had never even heard of it before, honestly. And for good reason – it just ain’t that special.
My main issue with throwaway films like Born Of Earth is a matter of simple volume. I honestly feel that too many movies get made nowadays “just because.” The market is over-saturated with knock-offs and cheap copies. Somebody gets themselves a fistful of cash and borrows a camera and decides to churn out some bare-bones semblance of horror flick.
2008 USA 84mins
Director: Tommy Brunswick
Starring: Daniel Baldwin, James Russo, Shannon Zeller, Jennifer Kincer, and Brad Dourif
Entertainment One
Review by J Astro
Here it is, the year 2012, and we’re just getting around to this monstrous offering from back in ’08… not because we’re lazy, but because, from what I understand, it’s only now getting distribution attention. One could be forgiven for not exactly waiting with bated breath for this release. I had never even heard of it before, honestly. And for good reason – it just ain’t that special.
My main issue with throwaway films like Born Of Earth is a matter of simple volume. I honestly feel that too many movies get made nowadays “just because.” The market is over-saturated with knock-offs and cheap copies. Somebody gets themselves a fistful of cash and borrows a camera and decides to churn out some bare-bones semblance of horror flick.
- 1/30/2012
- by Justin
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Def-con 4
1985 Canada 88min
Director: Paul Donovan, et al
Starring: Lenore Zann, Maury Chaykin, Tim Choate, Kate Lynch, Kevin King, and Jeff Pustil
Hell Comes To Frogtown
1988 USA 86min
Director: Donald G. Jackson and R.J. Kizer
Starring: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Sandahl Bergman, William Smith, Rory Calhoun, Cliff Bemis, Nicholas Worth, and Kristi Somers
Image Entertainment
Review by J Astro
Two cinematic blasts from Hollywood’s not-too-distant Cold War-inspired past are re-packaged together as a post-apocalyptic tag team on this two-for-one offering, which was made available by the folks at Image Entertainment just a few weeks ago (release date December 13, 2011). Each feature on this single-sided disc comes with its own title screen, scene selections, and a theatrical trailer. The DVD itself plays a few other vintage trailers (C.H.U.D., anyone?) before the main film selection menu. Otherwise, it’s all a pretty bare bones affair. But with mega-blockbusters like these,...
1985 Canada 88min
Director: Paul Donovan, et al
Starring: Lenore Zann, Maury Chaykin, Tim Choate, Kate Lynch, Kevin King, and Jeff Pustil
Hell Comes To Frogtown
1988 USA 86min
Director: Donald G. Jackson and R.J. Kizer
Starring: “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Sandahl Bergman, William Smith, Rory Calhoun, Cliff Bemis, Nicholas Worth, and Kristi Somers
Image Entertainment
Review by J Astro
Two cinematic blasts from Hollywood’s not-too-distant Cold War-inspired past are re-packaged together as a post-apocalyptic tag team on this two-for-one offering, which was made available by the folks at Image Entertainment just a few weeks ago (release date December 13, 2011). Each feature on this single-sided disc comes with its own title screen, scene selections, and a theatrical trailer. The DVD itself plays a few other vintage trailers (C.H.U.D., anyone?) before the main film selection menu. Otherwise, it’s all a pretty bare bones affair. But with mega-blockbusters like these,...
- 1/23/2012
- by Justin
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
A double dose of 80′s cheese is being packaged together for a double feature DVD.
Def-Con 4 and Hell Comes to Frogtown are coming on December 13, 2011.
Two cult classic, post-apocalyptic B-movies in one set. Def-Con 4: The Last Defense. The Last Hope. Howe (Tim Choate), Jordan (Kate Lynch), and Walker (John Walsch) are three astronauts who return to earth two months after a nuclear holocaust and must confront a new and terrifying reality. All the cities and towns have been destroyed. Shanty towns have been constructed from the refuse of the old world. Civilization has given way to barbarism. And the battle for the future of the world has just begun. Hell Comes To Frogtown: Welcome To The Future. A Mutant-Filled Industrial Nightmare. Sam Hell (Roddy Piper) is a muscle-bound combination of wise guy cool and deadly force. It’s up to Hell and the armed and dangerous...
Def-Con 4 and Hell Comes to Frogtown are coming on December 13, 2011.
Two cult classic, post-apocalyptic B-movies in one set. Def-Con 4: The Last Defense. The Last Hope. Howe (Tim Choate), Jordan (Kate Lynch), and Walker (John Walsch) are three astronauts who return to earth two months after a nuclear holocaust and must confront a new and terrifying reality. All the cities and towns have been destroyed. Shanty towns have been constructed from the refuse of the old world. Civilization has given way to barbarism. And the battle for the future of the world has just begun. Hell Comes To Frogtown: Welcome To The Future. A Mutant-Filled Industrial Nightmare. Sam Hell (Roddy Piper) is a muscle-bound combination of wise guy cool and deadly force. It’s up to Hell and the armed and dangerous...
- 10/8/2011
- by Jason Bene
- Killer Films
0:00 - Intro 4:17 - Headlines: Rip Ryan Dunn and Peter Falk, Jamie Foxx to Star in Django Unchained, WarGames Remake, Ron Howard to Direct Spy vs. Spy Movie, Spy Kids 4 Will Use Aromoscope 20:25 - Review: The Tree of Life 1:02:00 - Review: Cars 2 1:25:45 - Trailer Trash: The Muppets 1:31:45 - Top 5: Best Movies of 2011 So Far 1:42:45 - Other Stuff We Watched: Wipeout, 101 Ways to Leave a Game Show, The Killing, Game of Thrones, The Muppets Take Manhattan, Cedar Rapids, Hell Comes to Frogtown, Triangle, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, Kiss Me Deadly, The Harvest, Gremlins 2:27:25 - Junk Mail: Total Number of Movies Watched and Episode 189 in 3 Minutes, Picking Favourite Sports Teams, Reality TV Drinks and Junk Mail Selection Process, Directorial Continuity in a Film Series,...
- 6/29/2011
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
From the director of Firestarter, Class of 1999, Showdown in Little Tokyo, and Commando comes Groupie, a psycho thriller about a psychopathic rock groupie terrorizing a popular rock band on their comeback tour.
Groupie marks the first time Mark L. Lester has stepped behind the camera since 2005's highly rated Syfy original Pterodactyl. Taryn Manning (Hustle & Flow) stars as a mysterious groupie that hooks up with a famous rock band named "The Dark Knights" looking to rise again on their comeback tour. As she insinuates herself more and more into their lives and career, the more death and mayhem follows.
Hal Ozsan ("90210") co-stars at the band's troubled lead singer, along with Betsy Rue (famously naked in My Bloody Valentine 3D) and the venerable Eric Roberts as the band's almost assuredly soon-to-be-dead manager. Michael Feifer (Dracula's Guest) and Randall Frakes (Hell Comes to Frogtown) are credited with the screenplay.
Allegro Entertainment...
Groupie marks the first time Mark L. Lester has stepped behind the camera since 2005's highly rated Syfy original Pterodactyl. Taryn Manning (Hustle & Flow) stars as a mysterious groupie that hooks up with a famous rock band named "The Dark Knights" looking to rise again on their comeback tour. As she insinuates herself more and more into their lives and career, the more death and mayhem follows.
Hal Ozsan ("90210") co-stars at the band's troubled lead singer, along with Betsy Rue (famously naked in My Bloody Valentine 3D) and the venerable Eric Roberts as the band's almost assuredly soon-to-be-dead manager. Michael Feifer (Dracula's Guest) and Randall Frakes (Hell Comes to Frogtown) are credited with the screenplay.
Allegro Entertainment...
- 4/18/2011
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
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