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The Contractor | DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD for The Contractor, directed by Sean Olson (G.I. Joe: Battle for the Serpent Stone short). Friendly and easy going contractor, Javier (Danny Trejo) takes a job for Paul (Brad Rowe) and Elizabeth Chase (Christina Cox), but all is not as it seems. When the Chase’s perfect lives begin to crumble, they find Javier’s secret. When he sabotages Paul’s car, ruins the … Continue reading

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Friday the 13th: The Complete Collection | Blu-ray (Warner) *Updated*

On September 13th, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will provide plenty of blood-curdling thrills when Friday The 13th: The Complete Collection debuts on Blu-ray (pre-order at Amazon.com). For the first time, all twelve films will be packaged together, (with seven of them making Blu-ray debuts) as a result of a strategic distribution alliance between Paramount and Warner announced last fall. The set also includes a Friday The 13th Killer Extras Bonus DVD. … Continue reading

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

RELEASE DATE: September 24, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1986’s Psycho III, directed by Anthony Perkins (Lucky Stiff). The specter of his domineering mother won’t leave poor Norman Bates alone in this campy second sequel to the Hitchcock classic. Starring Anthony Perkins, Diana Scarwid and Jeff Fahey. Watch the trailer.

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Wonder Women | DVD (Bayview Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: June 18, 2013 Bayview Entertainment presesnts the DVD for 1975’s Wonder Women (aka The Deadly and the Beautiful). Filipino Exploitation at its finest! An insurance investigator (Ross Hagen) battles Dr. Tsu (Nancy Kwan) and her all-girl army! Features: widescreen 35mm transfer, director commentary, on-set home movies, trailers, UK version scenes and footage from the uncompleted sequel, Warrior Women. Also starring Sid Haig, Roberta Collins, Vic Diaz and Maria De Aragon. Watch the … Continue reading

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