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Maniac Cop 2 | Blu-ray & DVD (Blue Underground)

RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2013 You have the right to remain silent… forever! Blue Underground presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1990’s Maniac Cop 2, directed by William Lustig (Maniac Cop 3). A supernatural, maniac killer cop teams up with a Times Square serial killer. Starring Robert Davi, Claudia Christian and Michael Lerner. Watch the trailer.

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Last Hero in China | aka Deadly China Hero (1993) Review

"Last Hero in China" Theatrical Poster

Director: Wong Jing Cast: Jet Li, Nat Chan Pak Cheung, Alan Chui Chung San, Leung Kar Yan, Dicky Cheung, Chu Tiet Wo, Sharla Cheung Man, Gordon Liu, Anita Yuen, Chun Kwai Bo Running Time: 105 min. By Numskull First of all, I want to say that the World Video DVD for this movie has an unforgivable manufacturing defect. Although Cantonese and Mandarin both appear as language options, you can only … Continue reading

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Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence | Blu-ray & DVD (Blue Underground)

RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2013 The wrong arm of the law is back! Blue Underground presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1993’s Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence, directed by William Lustig (Maniac Cop 2). Maniac cop returns from the dead once more to seek revenge, destroying everthing and anyone that stands in his way. Starring Robert Davi, Robert Z’Dar and Caitlin Dulany. Watch the trailer.

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Danguard Ace: The Movie Collection | DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for The Danguard Ace: The Movie Collection (aka Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace). The inhabitants of Earth face a grim fate after all of the planet’s natural resources have been depleted by the evil Mr. Doppler. Danguard Ace, a super robot created by citizens of Earth, is their only chance to defeat the evil Mr. Doppler and save the human race! Watch the … Continue reading

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Witchboard | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: Early 2014 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1986’s Witchboard, directed by Kevin Tenney (Witchboard 2: The Devil’s Doorway). In Witchboard, a woman (Tawny Kitaen) finds an interest in her friend Brandon’s Ouija Board when he brings it by her party. This so called “board game” soon turns into a deadly game of survival. Also starring Todd Allen and Clare Bristol. Watch the trailer. Stay tuned for … Continue reading

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Witchboard 2: The Devil’s Doorway | Blu-ray & DVD (Olive Films)

RELEASE DATE: October 15, 2013 Olive Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1993’s Witchboard 2: The Devil’s Doorway, directed by Kevin Tenney (Witchboard). This sequel to the 1986 horror film Witchboard follows a young woman who finds a ouija board in her new apartment, and begins to think that the former tenant was murdered. Soon, she also starts to fear for her own life. Watch the trailer.

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Cult Movie Marathon Volume 1 | DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for Cult Movie Marathon Volume 1, which includes 1972’s Unholy Rollers, directed by Vernon Zimmerman (Fade to Black); 1973’s Invasion of the Bee Girls, directed by Denis Sanders (Shock Treatment); 1969’s The Devil’s Eight, directed by Burt Topper (Soul Hustlers); and 1986’s Vicious Lips, directed by Albert Pyun (Cyborg). Many of these films are presented on DVD for the first time!

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Cult Movie Marathon Volume 2 | DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for Cult Movie Marathon Volume 2, which includes 1985’s Savage Island, directed by Nicholas Beardsley; 1977’s Chatterbox, directed by Tom DeSimone (Angel III: The Final Chapter); 1986’s The Naked Cage, directed by Paul Nicholas (Chained Heat); and 1968’s Angels from Hell, diected by Bruce Kessler (Killers Three). Many of these films are presented on DVD for the first time!

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Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th | Blu-ray & DVD (1428 Films)

RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2013 1428 Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th. Over 7 hours of interviews, clips and behind the scenes anecdotes from the stars and filmmakers behind this beloved and enduring film series. Narrated by Corey Feldman, who starred in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. And don’t forget about the Friday the 13th: The Complete Collection on … Continue reading

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Darkman: Collector’s Edition | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: December 17, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for Darkman: Collector’s Edition, directed by Sam Raimi. This 1990 comic book-like movie stars Liam Neeson (Taken) as a tortured hero who can alter his face to resemble anyone on the planet; the catch is, in 99 minutes his face will revert back to normal no matter who he happens to be impersonating. The movie also features a score from composer … Continue reading

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Short Eyes | Blu-ray & DVD (Scorpion Releasing)

RELEASE DATE: TBA 2014 Scorpion Releasing presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1977’s Short Eyes, directed by Robert M. Young (Extremities). Grim, graphically violent drama in which the life of a man arrested for child sex offences turns into a living hell in prison. Featuring an original soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield (Super Fly). Definitely one of the best prison movies you’ve never seen. Starring Bruce Davison, José Pérez, Nathan George and … Continue reading

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Robotech: 20-Disc Complete Set | DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: November 5, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD collection for Robotech®: The Complete Set. It includes remastered versions of all 85 episodes from the three Robotech Wars: The Macross Saga, The Robotech Masters and The New Generation. It also includes the Robotech: 2-Movie Collection featuring the fan favorite — The Shadow Chronicles — and the latest film, Love Live Alive, as well as a bonus disc. For more details, … Continue reading

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Saturn 3 | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: December 3, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1980’s Saturn 3, starring Kirk Douglas, Farrah Fawcett and Harvey Keitel. Two lovers (Douglas and Fawcett) stationed at a remote base in Saturn are intruded upon by a retentive technocrat (Keitel) and a malevolent 8-ft robot (C-3PO reject). Saturn 3 is definitely one of the greatest science fiction thrillers of all time (at least to a few … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! DOA: Dead or Alive | Blu-ray | Only $8.79 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for DOA: Dead or Alive, directed by Corey Yuen (Righting Wrongs). This movie adaptation of the best-selling Tecmo video game series stars Jaime Pressly (Torque), Devon Aoki (Sin City), Kane Kosugi (Choy Lee Fut) and Eric Roberts (Best of the Best). Say what you want, but in the end, it’s all about Corey Yuen!

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Cityonfire and Mill Creek are giving away 3 DVD sets of ‘Kung Fu’ classics – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Cityonfire.com and Mill Creek Entertainment are giving away 3 DVD sets of Flying Fists of Kung Fu and Kickin’ It Shaolin Style to three lucky Cityonfire visitors (in other words, the 3 winners will get both titles, consisting of 24 movies on 6 discs). To enter, simply add a comment to this post telling us what your favorite “old school kung fu film” is, along with a brief explanation of why … Continue reading

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