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Blue Movie | Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)

RELEASE DATE: TBA 2013 Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1978’s Blue Movie, directed by Italian cult director Alberto Cavallone (Man, Woman and Beast). A woman escapes from being raped only to find herself trapped by a sado-masochistic photographer who, among other nasty things, gets off on consuming fresh human excrement. This extremely rare movie will definitely get under your skin. Stay tuned for pre-orders.

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Deal on Fire! Death Wish 3 | Blu-ray | Only $5.86

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 1985’s Death Wish 3, directed by Michael Winner (Death Wish). This is Cannon Films at its finest! Charles Bronson returns as Paul Kersey, this time in New York battling a street gang that prey on the tenants of an old apartment building. Don’t forget, the price for Death Wish 2 and Death Wish 4 are also a steal!

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The Witness | DVD (Alebrije – Gaiam)

RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2013 Alebrije – Gaiam presents the DVD for The Witness (aka Witness: El Testigo), an exciting new flick dubbed as Puerto Rico’s first martial art movie! On what seemed to be a normal day, Chelo, unexpectedly witnesses a murder. In the midst of the chase by the perpetrators, the cops mistake him as the killer. He will be forced to fight for his life. Starring Jose A. … Continue reading

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The Bird With the Crystal Plumage | Blu-ray & DVD (VCI Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2013 VCI Entertainment presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1970’s Bird With the Crystal Plumage, directed by Dario Argento (Phenomena). An American writer (Tony Musante) traveling in Rome is the only witness to an attempted murder by a sinister man in a raincoat and black leather gloves, though he is powerless to do anything to stop him. Digitally Restored from 1080p HD Transfer! Watch the trailer. Stay tuned for pre-order … Continue reading

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Creepshow 2 | Blu-ray (Image Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: September 3, 2013 Image Entertainment presents the Blu-ray for 1987’s Creepshow 2, directed by Michael Gornick (cinematographer of the George A. Romero original). This sequel brings three more bone-chilling tales that include a vengeful wooden Native American, a monstrous blob in a lake, and a hitchhiker who wants revenge and will not die. Featuring Lois Chiles, George Kennedy, Dorothy Lamour and Tom Savini. Watch the trailer.

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The Shepherd: Border Patrol | DVD (Image Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2013 Image Entertainment presents the DVD (previously out of print) for The Shepherd: Border Patrol, directed by Isaac Florentine (Ninja 2). A texas cop (Jean-Claude Van Damme) battles ex-navy seals who are trying to traffic drugs from Mexico into the USA. Also featuring Scott Adkins, who appeared with Van Damme in The Expendables 2 and Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning. Watch the trailer.

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Well Go USA is takin’ it to ‘The King of the Streets’

Produced, written, directed and starring Yuen Song, the action-packed, martial arts-fueled The King of the Streets debuts on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital July 23rd from Well Go USA Entertainment. A story of guilt, redemption and rebirth, Yuen Song plays an angry young man looking to avenge the death of his parents some eight years earlier by local gangsters. The cast also includes Becki Li, Yang Junping, Hou Xu, Li Changhai, … Continue reading

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The Odd Angry Shot | Blu-ray & DVD (Synapse Films)

RELEASE DATE: August 13, 2013 Synapse Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1979’s The Odd Angry Shot. In between drinking cans of Fosters beer, Australian soldiers tread on a few landmines, and generally experience the war in Vietnam. This Australian war film stars Bryan Brown, John Hargreaves, John Jarratt and Graeme Blundell. Featuring a new transfer, commentary with director Tom Jeffrey, producer Sue Milliken and actor Graeme Blundell, Featurette … Continue reading

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Voyage of the Damned | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: September 24, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1976’s Voyage of the Damned, directed by Stuart Rosenberg (Cool Hand Luke). This film chronicles the tragic 1939 voyage of SS St. Louis, which carried hundreds of doomed German Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany. Starring Faye Dunaway, Oskar Werner and Lee Grant. Watch the trailer.

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Once a Thief (1991) Review

"Once a Thief" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: John Woo Cast: Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Cherie Chung, Paul Chu Kong, Kenneth Tsang, Declan Wong, John Woo, David Wu Tai Wai, Patrick Hon Jun Running Time: 108 min. By Numskull You know what we got here? A John Woo chick flick. Well, sort of. It’s “more accessible” (read: less violent) than the heroic bloodshed work he’s known for, and there’s a ho-hum romantic subplot (“Well, sort of” again). But … Continue reading

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Day of the Dead: Collector’s Edition | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: September 17, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1985’s Day of the Dead, directed by George A. Romero (the original Dawn of the Dead). A group of military officers and scientists dwell in an underground bunker as the world above is overrun by zombies. Starring Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander and Joseph Pilato. This special Collector’s Edition is guaranteed to satisfy both old and new fans! Watch … Continue reading

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Prince of Darkness: Collector’s Edition | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: September 24, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1987’s Prince of Darkness, written and directed by John Carpenter (The Thing). A research team finds a mysterious cylinder in a deserted church. If opened, it could mean the end of the world. This Collector’s Edition is guaranteed to be packed with awesome features! Starring Donald Pleasence, Jameson Parker and Victor Wong. Watch the trailer.

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Denzel Washington is a killer who comes ‘Shovel Ready’

Denzel Washington is in talks to star in Shovel Ready, an adaptation of Adam Sternbergh’s debut novel. Considering they’re making the movie prior to the novel’s January 14, 2014 release date (pre-order at amazon), producer Erwin Stoff (All You Need is Kill) definitely sees something special in the project. According to Deadline, Shovel Ready takes place in a bombed-out, near future New York City where most of the population escapes reality by … Continue reading

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Psycho II | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: September 24, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1983’s Psycho II, directed by Richard Franklin (Cloak & Dagger). After twenty-two years of psychiatric care, Norman Bates attempts to return to a life of solitude, but the specters of his crimes – and his mother – continue to haunt him. Starring Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles and Meg Tilly. Watch the trailer.

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Scanners II & III Double Feature | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Scanners II: The New Order & Scanners III: The Takeover (aka Scanner Force). Spawning from David Cronenberg’s original Scanners, these two cult favorites are your ticket to pure camp and wall-to-wall terror. They’re directed by Christian Duguay (Art of War, Screamers) and star David Hewlett, Deborah Raffin, Liliana Komorowska and Valérie Valois. Watch the trailers: Scanners II | Scanners … Continue reading

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