Author Archives: JJ Bona

John Carpenter wants big trouble in ‘Dead Space’

John Carpenter, the director behind genre classics like Halloween, The Thing and Escape from New York, wants to make a movie based on EA’s Dead Space videogame. In an interview with Game Informer, he said: “I maintain that Dead Space would just make a great movie because you have these people coming onto an abandoned, shut-down space ship and they have to start it up and something’s on board. It’s … Continue reading

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Nurse Diary: Wicked Finger | DVD (Impulse Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2013 Impulse Pictures presents the DVD for Katsuhiko Fujii’s Nurse Diary: Wicked Finger. The first film in Nikkatsu’s three picture “Nurse Diary” series, Katsuhiko Fujii is a strange mix of comedy, nudity and sex with an oh-so-crazy plot that will have you shaking your head in disbelief! Starring Etsuko Hara, Asami Ogawa and Hiroshi Unayama.

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A Boy and His Dog | aka Apocalypse 2024 | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1975’s A Boy and His Dog (aka Apocalypse 2024). THe movie is the story of a boy and his uniquely telepathic dog, who work together as a team in the post-apocalyptic world. Written and Directed by L.Q. Jones and starring Don Johnson, Susanne Benton and Jason Robards. Watch the trailer.

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All Night Horror Marathon | DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 20, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for the All Night Horror Marathon 2-disc DVD set, which includes 1980’s Schizoid (trailer), 1992’s The Vagrant (trailer), 1980’s The Godsend (clip) and 1987’s The Outing aka The Lamp (trailer). It’s like going back in time, and walking into the ‘horror section’ of your favorite video rental store!

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X-Ray & Schizoid Double Feature | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for X-Ray (aka Hospital Massacre) & Schizoid (aka Murder by Mail). 1982’s X-Ray is about a beautiful woman who is stalked by a maniac out to avenge a childhood Valentine’s Day humiliation. 1980’s Schizoid is a cult-slasher that stars Klaus Kinski (The Great Silence), Donna Wilkes (Jaws 2) and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future).

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Kickin’ It Shaolin Style: 12 Movie Set | DVD (Mill Creek Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: July 16, 2013 Mill Creek Entertainment presents the DVD for the Kickin’ It Shaolin Style: 12 Movie Set, which includes: Dynamite Shaolin Heroes, Shaolin Invincible Guys, The Cavalier, 18 Shaolin Riders, Stranger from Shaolin, Shaolin Kung Fu, Fist From Shaolin, Shaolin Brothers, Rebel of Shaolin, Shaolin Death Squad, Shaolin Super Dragon and The Magnificent. Star highlights: Lo Lieh, Chiu Chen, Kwan Wong, Carter Wong, John Cheung and Sing … Continue reading

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Flying Fists of Kung Fu: 12 Movie Set | DVD (Mill Creek Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: July 16, 2013 Mill Creek Entertainment presents the DVD for the Flying Fists of Kung Fu: 12 Movie Set, which includes: 7 Steps of Kung Fu, Ninja Fists of Fire, 18 Fatal Strikes, 5 Pattern Dragon Claws, Crane Fighter, Wu Tang Magic Kick, Tiger At The Top, Tai Chi Shadow Boxing, Drunken Tai Chi, Crazy Horse, Intelligent Monkey, Phantom Kung Fu and Mantis Under Falcon’s Claws. Star highlights: … Continue reading

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The Black Kung Fu Experience | DVD (PBS)

RELEASE DATE: June 11, 2013 PBS presents the DVD for The Black Kung Fu Experience. Meet kung fu’s black pioneers and heroes who fluorished at the junction of African American and Asian cultures. The Black Kung Fu Experience traces the rise of black kung fu in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. Featuring interviews with Ron Van Clief, Tayari Casel, Dennis Brown, Donald Hamby and many more. Watch the … Continue reading

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The Long Hair of Death | Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)

RELEASE DATE: Fall 2013 Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1964’s The Long Hair of Death (aka I lunghi capelli della morte), directed by Antonio Margheriti (Cannibal Apocalypse). The film follows a wrongfully executed witch who returns from the dead to get bloody revenge on the ones responsible for condemning  her. Starring Barbara Steele, George Ardisson and Halina Zalewska. Stay tuned for pre-order information.

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Robotech: Beyond the New Generation | DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: July 23, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Robotech: Beyond the New Generation. This 2-disc set includes two feature-length movies: Shadow Chronicles and the brand new, never-before-seen Love Live Alive, which takes place shortly after the events of Robotech: The New Generation. In addition, you get a great collection of extra features. Click here for details.

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Detective Dee & True Legend Double Feature | Blu-ray (Indomina)

RELEASE DATE: June 17, 2013 Indomina presents the Blu-ray Double Feature for Detective Dee & True Legend. Tsui Hark’s epic mystery film Detective Dee stars Andy Lau, Carina Lau, Li Bingbing and Tony Leung Ka-fai; Yuen Woo-ping’s True Legend stars Vincent Zhao, Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Andy On, David Carradine, Cung Le and Gordon Liu. Specially priced and together for the first time!

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Feel the ‘Aftershock’ Red Band trailer with ‘Hostel’ creator Eli Roth

THE MOVIE: Written and directed by Nicolás López, Aftershock takes place in Chile, where a group of friends are partying in an underground nightclub when a massive earthquake hits. Little do they know, the earthquake is just the beginning of their nightmare. Aftershock stars Cabin Fever’s Eli Roth (also serves as producer and co-writer), Andrea Osvárt, Ariel Levy, Nicolas Martinez, Lorenza Izzo, Natasha Yarovenko and a cameo from Selena Gomez. Aftershock is … Continue reading

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Flying Swords of Dragon Gate & True Legend Double Feature | DVD (Indomina)

RELEASE DATE: June 17, 2013 Indomina presents the DVD Double Feature for Flying Swords of Dragon Gate & True Legend. Tsui Hark’s Flying Swords of Dragon Gate stars Jet Li, Zhou Xun and Chen Kun; Yuen Woo-ping’s True Legend stars Vincent Zhao, Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Andy On, David Carradine, Cung Le and Gordon Liu. Specially priced and together for the first time!

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Q: The Winged Serpent | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1982’s Q: The Winged Serpent, directed by Larry Cohen (The Stuff). The film follows a winged Aztec serpent that escapes from its Manhattan skyscraper lair and perpetrates a series of bizarre slayings. Q: The Winged Serpent stars Michael Moriarty, David Carradine, Candy Clark, Richard Roundtree, Mary Louise Weller and Malachy McCourt. Watch the trailer.

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Night Train | DVD (Pathfinder Home Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2013 Pathfinder Home Entertainment presents the DVD for Diao Yi’nan’s Night Train. Wu works as a prison guard that kills prisoners on death row. One day, she starts a romance with a stranger named Li Yun. What she doesn’t know is Li is the husband of one of the prisoners she killed. Night Train is a gripping tale of love and revenge, an official selection at the … Continue reading

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