Cold Prey II (2008, DVD Review)

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Director: Mats Stenberg

Cast: Ingrid Bolso Berdal, Marthe Snorresdotter Rovik, Kim Wifladt, Johanna Morck, Fridtjov Saheim, Per Schaanning, Andreas Cappelen, Mats Eldoen Vetle Qvenild Werring, Mads Sjogard Pettersen

Shout! Factory / Not Rated / Region 1 / Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) / Danish Dolby Digital Stereo / English Subtitles / 94 minutes

Disc Extras: Trailer / Deleted Scenes

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I remember checking out Cold Prey a few years ago simply because it was a Norwegian slasher movie. A lot of people seemed to really get a kick out of it, judging by the reviews. Me, I thought it was on the upside of average. It had moments of real suspense, solid cinematography, and high-end production values, but the first half was cheapened by the tired friends hanging out fluff. The good thing about Cold Prey II, the tired friends hanging out cliché is nixed. The rest of the movie, well… Continue reading →

Grindhouse Releasing is back with, not one, but two scheduled Fall releases

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anamericanhippieinisraelPOSTERAfter a two year hiatus—which saw Grindhouse Releasing co-founder Bob Murawski working on Sam Raimi’s Oz the Great and Powerful and the death of his partner Sage Stallone—the pioneering company is returning to a schedule of Blu-ray/DVD releases as well as theatrical showings. First on the docket, Amos Sefer’s An American Hippie in Israel (aka Ha-Trempist, aka The Hitch Hiker) and a British production starring the legendary Peter Cushing, the shocking thriller Corruption, both coming out September 10, 2013.

“An American Hippie in Israel is already drawing huge midnight movie crowds in Tel Aviv, where it’s become another Rocky Horror,” says company theatrical director David Szulkin. “We plan to do a full theatrical run of the film in the U.S. to promote the film’s release on Blu-ray and DVD.” Continue reading →

Screaming in High Heels: The Rise and Fall of the Scream Queen Era (2011, DVD Review)

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screaminginhighheelsDVDDirector: Jason Paul Collum

Cast: Brinke Stevens, Michelle Bauer, Linnea Quigley, Fred Olen Ray, David Decoteau, Kenneth J. Hall, Jay Richardson, Richard Gabai, Ted Newsom

Vicious Circle Films / Not Rated / NTSC Region 1 / 16:9 / Stereo / 63minutes

Disc Extras: Bonus Interview footage with Linnea, Brinke, and Michelle / Footage from the Flashback Weekend of Horror Q&A session

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Screaming in High Heels: The Rise and Fall of the Scream Queen Era made me reconsider my criteria for what makes a scream queen. Being female, for starters. Duh. Second, you’ve got to be in several horror movies. Preferably cheaper, lower grade flicks that are on the sleazy side. But the third, and my newest piece of criteria, is owning a certain pride for being in these films. These ladies can’t hang their heads in shame. That’s not to say they can’t admit some of their lesser movies are pieces of crap. They can make fun of themselves, while reaching out to fans who remain undying in their appreciation for their work. Scream queens are happy to have done fans of horror-dom proud. I say Brinke Stevens, Michelle Bauer, and Linnea Quigley fit the bill. It’s about time they got a documentary. Considering this feature is only 63 minutes, it covers a whole of stuff, and very well I might add, because I had a blast watching every minute of it. Continue reading →