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Ambushed | aka Hard Rush | Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)

RELEASE DATE: November 12, 2013 Anchor Bay presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Ambushed (aka Hard Rush), directed by Giorgio Serafini (Blood of Redemption). An agent (Dolph Lundgren) closes in on a cocaine smuggling operation run by Camastra (Vinnie Jones). When Agent Royce (Carly Pope) goes undercover, she finds herself in trouble – the case then becomes personal for Maxwell. Also starring Randy Couture (The Expendables). Watch the trailer.

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

RELEASE DATE: January 2014 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1982’s Cat People: Collector’s Edition, directed by Paul Schrader (writer of Taxi Driver). In this erotic remake of the 1942 classic, a young woman’s sexual awakening brings horror when she discovers her urges transform her into a monstrous black leopard. Starring Nastassja Kinski (Terminal Velocity), Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange) and John Heard. Cat People features music by Giorgio Moroder … Continue reading

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Horror Stories | DVD (Artsploitation Films)

RELEASE DATE: October 8, 2013 Artsploitation Films presents the DVD for 2012’s Horror Stories. A teenage girl is kidnapped by a psychopath with a speech impediment and tied up; she begins tell four different horror stories to her abductor. Each story is directed by a different director: Jung Bum-shik (Epitaph), Lim Dae-woong (To Sir, With Love), Hong Ji-young (The Naked Kitchen) and Kim Gok and Kim Sun (White). Watch the … Continue reading

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Bad Dreams & Visting Hours | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: Early 2014 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1988’s Bad Dreams & 1982’s Visting Hours. In Bad Dreams (trailer), a survivor of a sinister “mass-suicide” cult survives to tell the tale. Written by Steven E. de Souza (Die Hard) and directed by Andrew Fleming (The Craft). In Visiting Hours (trailer), a women-hating killer attacks a journalist. When the killer discovers that his attack didn’t kill the journalist, he visits her … Continue reading

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Gatchaman: 22-Disc Complete Collection | DVD (Section 23)

RELEASE DATE: October 29, 2013 Section 23 presents the Gatchaman: 22-Disc Complete Collection on DVD. Using amazing weapons powered by super-science, the international terrorist organization known as Galactor is out to steal all of Earth’s resources. Mankind’s only hope? The International Science Organization and their elite strike force, the Science Ninja Team! It’s time for the bad guys to get old-schooled science-ninja style as Japan’s original super team defeat evil, one … Continue reading

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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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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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