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Drive-In Double Feature: The Dungeon of Harrow & Death By Invitation | DVD (Vinegar Syndrome)

RELEASE DATE: May 7. 2013 Vinegar Syndrome presents Drive-In Collection: The Dungeon of Harrow & Death By Invitation on DVD. 1962’s The Dungeon of Harrow follows two survivors of a shipwreck as they find themselves trapped on a remote island, run by a mad baron keen on torture. 1971′s Death By Invitation is an effectively gritty tale of 20th century witchery toped off with a pleasant touch of psychedelia. Watch the trailers.

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The Telephone Book | Blu-ray & DVD (Vinegar Syndrome)

RELEASE DATE: May 7, 2013 Vinegar Syndrome presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1971’s The Telephone Book, which tells the story of a sex-obsessed hippie who falls in love with the world’s greatest obscene phone caller and embarks on a quest to find him. Features commentary with Merv Bloch, original music soundtrack, gallery and trailers. Watch the trailer.

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Deal on Fire! Gamera Double Feauture | Blu-ray | Only $5.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray Double Feature for 1995’s Gamera: Guardian of the Universe and 1996’s Gamera: Attack of the Legion. Both films are directed under the acclaimed direction of Shusuke Kaneko (Necronomicon) and written by Kazunori Itp (Ghost In the Shell). At about $3 a movie, this is truly a monster deal!

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Bunohan: Return To Murder | DVD (Oscilloscope Laboratories)

RELEASE DATE: May 7, 2013 Oscilloscope Laboratories presents the DVD for Dain Said’s Bunohan: Return To Murder. After a deathmatch in Thailand Adil, a kickboxer, is on the run from Ilham, a hitman (and his half-brother). The chase brings them to their hometown of Bunohan, where each man’s struggle leads to betrayal, corruption and murder. Check out the trailer.

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Ninja Masters | DVD aka Coweb (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: June 11, 2013 Lionsgate Home Entertainment presents the DVD for Ninja Masters (aka Coweb), starring Kane Kosugi (Ninja 2), Luxia Jiang (King of Triads), Sam Lee (Beast Cops) and Eddie Cheung (Kings of Triads). Ninja Masters follows the story of a newly recruited bodyguard who fights her way to find the kidnapped couple she protects. Watch the trailer.

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Director of ‘Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever’ is back in action with ‘Angels’

Thai film director Wych Kaosayananda (Fah), mostly known for his 2002 American film debut Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever, is back with a new action-thriller called Angels, starring Sahajak Boonthanakit (Streetfighter: Legend of Chun Li), Dustin Nguyen (The Rebel), Gary Daniels (City Hunter) and Ammy Chanicha (The Hangover 2). Angels, an English-language/Thai production, follows two friends: one a cop in Thailand, the other special forces, who hunt down the murderer of … Continue reading

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Double Feature: Universal Soldier: The Return & Second in Command | Blu-ray (Mill Creek)

RELEASE DATE: May 7, 2013 Mill Creek Entertainment presents the Jean-Claude Van Damme Blu-ray Double Feature which contains 1999’s Universal Soldier: The Return (trailer), directed by Mic Rodgers (who is mostly known for his stunt work in movies like Braveheart and Sin City) & 2006’s Second in Command (trailer), directed by Simon Fellows (Until Death).

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Midway | Blu-ray (Universal)

RELEASE DATE: June 4, 2013 Universal presents the Blu-ray for 1976’s Midway, which revolves around the most important naval battle of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. Midway is directed by Jack Smight (Damnation Alley) and sports an all-star cast that includes Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford, Toshiro Mifune (Seven Samurai), Robert Mitchum and Robert Wagner. Watch the trailer.

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The Incredible Melting Man | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: Summer 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1977’s The Incredible Melting Man, directed by William Sachs (Galaxina). The film is about an astronaut who is transformed into a murderous gelatinous mass after returning from an ill-fated space voyage. The Incredible Melting Man stars Alex Rebar, Burr DeBenning, Myron Healey, Michael Alldredge, Ann Sweeny and Lisle Wilson. Watch the trailer.

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Lionsgate to release ‘Coweb’ under the new title ‘Ninja Masters’

Lionsgate Home Entertainment brings the kick-ass martial arts film Ninja Masters (aka Coweb) to DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand June 11. Ninja Masters features Kane Kosugi (Ninja 2), Luxia Jiang (King of Triads), Sam Lee (Beast Cops) and Eddie Cheung (Kings of Triads). Ninja Masters follows the story of a newly recruited bodyguard who fights her way to find the kidnapped couple she protects. The Ninja Masters DVD includes … Continue reading

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Jackie Chan Beginnings Double Feature: Shaolin Wooden Men & To Kill with Intrigue | DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: June 18, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for their second Jackie Chan Beginnings Double Feature, which contains 1976’s Shaolin Wooden Men & 1977’s To Kill with Intrigue. Please check back for updates regarding extra features and languages. Be sure and read our Jackie Chan reviews.

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Back to 1942 | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: May 14, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Back to 1942, which revolves around the devastating famine that ravaged the Henan province while Nationalists and Japanese troops fought during World War II. The film stars Xu Fan, Zhang Guoli, Chen Daoming, Zhang Mo and Zhang Hanyu as well as Academy Award winners Adrien Brody and Tim Robbins. Watch the trailer.

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Dino King | aka Tarbosaurus | 3D Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Han Sang-Ho’s Dino King (aka Tarbosaurus: The Duel Begins, Speckles: The Tarbosaurus or Tarbosaurus 3D). Dino King is the story of a Tarbosaurus named Speckles who, 70 million years ago, roamed the Korean Peninsula the same way they roamed the rest of the earth. Watch the trailer.

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She Cat | DVD (Impulse Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: May 7, 2013 Impulse Pictures presents the DVD for 1983’s She Cat. Directed by Shingo Yamashiro, She Cat is not only one of the more intricately plotted features in the Nikkatsu Erotic Films Collection , but it’s also one of the longest and sexiest entries. Expert direction, the amazingly ample assets of lead actress Ai Saotome, steamy shower scenes and an action-packed gun fight finale make this film … Continue reading

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Stoker | Blu-ray & DVD (20th Century Fox)

RELEASE DATE: June 18, 2013 Fox Home Entertainment presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Stoker, directed by Park Chan-wook’s (Oldboy). After India’s father dies, her Uncle, who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her mother. She comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives and becomes increasingly infatuated with him. Starring Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska and Matthew Goode. Watch the trailer.

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