The extraordinary Jonathan Ross discusses his favorite movies with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Kick-Ass (2010)
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) – Dennis Cozzalio’s 2015 year-end list
The Woman in Black (2012)
Stardust (2007)
The Green Knight (2021) – Our podcast interview with director David Lowery, Dennis Cozzalio’s best-of-2021-so-far list
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
The Astro-Zombies (1968) – Dennis Cozzalio’s drive-in director list
The Corpse Grinders (1971) – Dennis Cozzalio’s drive-in director list
Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living And Became Zombies (1964) – Dennis Cozzalio’s drive-in director list
Blood Feast (1963) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
The Wizard of Gore (1970)
Police Story (1985) – Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989)
Re-Animator (1985) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Society (1989)
Eraserhead (1977) – Karyn Kusama’s Blu-ray review
Faster Pussycat Kill Kill (1965) – Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls (1970) – Michael Lehmann’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Randy...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Kick-Ass (2010)
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) – Dennis Cozzalio’s 2015 year-end list
The Woman in Black (2012)
Stardust (2007)
The Green Knight (2021) – Our podcast interview with director David Lowery, Dennis Cozzalio’s best-of-2021-so-far list
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
The Astro-Zombies (1968) – Dennis Cozzalio’s drive-in director list
The Corpse Grinders (1971) – Dennis Cozzalio’s drive-in director list
Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living And Became Zombies (1964) – Dennis Cozzalio’s drive-in director list
Blood Feast (1963) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
The Wizard of Gore (1970)
Police Story (1985) – Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Honey, I Shrunk The Kids (1989)
Re-Animator (1985) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Society (1989)
Eraserhead (1977) – Karyn Kusama’s Blu-ray review
Faster Pussycat Kill Kill (1965) – Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls (1970) – Michael Lehmann’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review, Randy...
- 10/5/2021
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Soon we’re going to be watching Zack Snyder leave behind the quest for a “grown-up” superhero movie and return to his old playground, the zombie movie. Army of the Dead looks like a huge amount of fun and leaves us wondering why nobody has made a zombie heist movie before, but one of the plot details that has leaked about the film is that Area 51 plays a significant role.
This suggests that the zombie plague may be extraterrestrial in origin. Like most subversions of the zombie apocalypse genre (although Army of the Dead promises a much smaller and more contained “apocalypse” so that all that cash they steal is still worth something) this is actually a plot twist you can trace back to the earliest roots of the genre.
In Night of the Living Dead, the zombie apocalypse is the result of strange radiation emerging from a probe that has returned from Venus.
This suggests that the zombie plague may be extraterrestrial in origin. Like most subversions of the zombie apocalypse genre (although Army of the Dead promises a much smaller and more contained “apocalypse” so that all that cash they steal is still worth something) this is actually a plot twist you can trace back to the earliest roots of the genre.
In Night of the Living Dead, the zombie apocalypse is the result of strange radiation emerging from a probe that has returned from Venus.
- 5/18/2021
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
The renowned graphic novel from Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura comes to life in the feature film I Kill Giants, which has been acquired for Us distribution by Rlje Films. In today's Horror Highlights we also have a look at Comet TV's December viewing guide, the Indiegogo campaign for a Twin Peaks fan project, and we also enter the woods to watch the eerie short film The Temple of Lilith.
Rlje Films Acquires Us Distribution Rights to I Kill Giants: Press Release: "Los Angeles, Dec. 5, 2017 – Rlje Films, a brand of Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje), Umedia and Xyz Films announced today that Rlje has acquired the U.S. rights to the highly anticipated I Kill Giants, which premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival to critical praise. Based on the acclaimed Man of Action graphic novel by Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura with a screenplay by Joe Kelly, the film was directed by Anders Walter,...
Rlje Films Acquires Us Distribution Rights to I Kill Giants: Press Release: "Los Angeles, Dec. 5, 2017 – Rlje Films, a brand of Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje), Umedia and Xyz Films announced today that Rlje has acquired the U.S. rights to the highly anticipated I Kill Giants, which premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival to critical praise. Based on the acclaimed Man of Action graphic novel by Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura with a screenplay by Joe Kelly, the film was directed by Anders Walter,...
- 12/6/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Gather the family around the table, count your blessings, eat lots of food, and then maybe check out the MST3K marathon! Also: a look at Comet TV's November programming, Afm screening details for The Ninth Passenger, Blood Bound, and Occupation, My Neighbors are Dead podcast details, and three clips from Live-Evil.
MST3K Turkey Day Marathon Announced: Press Release: "It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without turkey—cinematic turkey, that is! This Thanksgiving, grab a heaping helping of Mexican three-layer dip and pureed giblets and join your fellow MSTies for the beloved traditional Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day Marathon. Hosted by show creator Joel Hodgson and MST3K stars Felicia Day and Jonah Ray, this year’s marathon features six classic episodes of MST3K never before included in a Shout! Factory Turkey Day Marathon.
Starting at 12 pm Et / 9 am Pt on Thursday, November 23rd, the holiday marathon will showcase six classic MST3K episodes,...
MST3K Turkey Day Marathon Announced: Press Release: "It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without turkey—cinematic turkey, that is! This Thanksgiving, grab a heaping helping of Mexican three-layer dip and pureed giblets and join your fellow MSTies for the beloved traditional Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day Marathon. Hosted by show creator Joel Hodgson and MST3K stars Felicia Day and Jonah Ray, this year’s marathon features six classic episodes of MST3K never before included in a Shout! Factory Turkey Day Marathon.
Starting at 12 pm Et / 9 am Pt on Thursday, November 23rd, the holiday marathon will showcase six classic MST3K episodes,...
- 11/14/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Ryan Lambie Oct 17, 2017
This year's The Mummy reboot shares a surprising amount with the 1985 sci-fi horror classic, Lifeforce...
Nb: The following contains spoilers for 2017's The Mummy and 1985's Lifeforce.
See related The Snowman review
When Universal Studios made The Mummy back in 1932, it was in the wake of Tut-mania: the fascination with Ancient Egypt following the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb a decade earlier. As Egyptian-inspired symbols and designs began to appear on everything from jewellery to cigarette ads, stories began to circulate that the pharoah's tomb was cursed - and thus The Mummy, about a group of archaeologists who provoke the wrath of a long-dead Imhotep (Boris Karloff, hypnotic as always) emerged.
The Mummy's success was such that it became a long-running franchise: Universal made four direct sequels between 1940 and 1944, with a comedy spin-off, Abbott And Costello Meet The Mummy, joining them in 1955. The UK's Hammer Film...
This year's The Mummy reboot shares a surprising amount with the 1985 sci-fi horror classic, Lifeforce...
Nb: The following contains spoilers for 2017's The Mummy and 1985's Lifeforce.
See related The Snowman review
When Universal Studios made The Mummy back in 1932, it was in the wake of Tut-mania: the fascination with Ancient Egypt following the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb a decade earlier. As Egyptian-inspired symbols and designs began to appear on everything from jewellery to cigarette ads, stories began to circulate that the pharoah's tomb was cursed - and thus The Mummy, about a group of archaeologists who provoke the wrath of a long-dead Imhotep (Boris Karloff, hypnotic as always) emerged.
The Mummy's success was such that it became a long-running franchise: Universal made four direct sequels between 1940 and 1944, with a comedy spin-off, Abbott And Costello Meet The Mummy, joining them in 1955. The UK's Hammer Film...
- 10/16/2017
- Den of Geek
"Thank you for not smoking." Comet TV's October viewing guide is here and it will feature the Robocop trilogy! Also: details on Splathouse Podcast Season 2, and Holy Blood: Mexican Horror Cinema, with a trailer for The Elf capping off today's second Horror Highlights!
Comet TV's October Programming Guide Revealed: Press Release: “Airing On Comet in October
You Don’T Need A Subscription To Watch These Great Movies…
They’Re Airing For Free On Comet!
Robocop Trilogy
Robocop (1987)
Robocop 2 (1990)
Robocop 3 (1993)
Friday, October 6
Starting at 8P/7C
Sunday, October 8
Starting at 2P/1C
Saturday, October 21
Starting at 10P/9C
Thursday, October 26
Starting at 4P/3C
New On Comet In October
Andromeda
Classic Space Opera is coming to Comet! Based on materials from sci-fi legend Gene Roddenberry, Andromeda stars all action hero Kevin Sorbo as the Captain of the Andromeda Ascendant, a highly advanced ship whose crew is charged with restoring power and stability to the Systems Commonwealth.
Comet TV's October Programming Guide Revealed: Press Release: “Airing On Comet in October
You Don’T Need A Subscription To Watch These Great Movies…
They’Re Airing For Free On Comet!
Robocop Trilogy
Robocop (1987)
Robocop 2 (1990)
Robocop 3 (1993)
Friday, October 6
Starting at 8P/7C
Sunday, October 8
Starting at 2P/1C
Saturday, October 21
Starting at 10P/9C
Thursday, October 26
Starting at 4P/3C
New On Comet In October
Andromeda
Classic Space Opera is coming to Comet! Based on materials from sci-fi legend Gene Roddenberry, Andromeda stars all action hero Kevin Sorbo as the Captain of the Andromeda Ascendant, a highly advanced ship whose crew is charged with restoring power and stability to the Systems Commonwealth.
- 10/3/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Tobe Hooper, who died over the weekend at 74, was a leader in the Vietnam-era boom in independent, ultra-violent horror films. His 1974 “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” is considered the last in a trio of low-budget horror breakouts that included George Romero’s 1968 “Night of the Living Dead” and Wes Craven’s 1972 “Last House on the Left.”
Though grosses for these films were unreliably reported, “Texas” appears to have done the best. Its reported $30 million domestic take (adjusted, around $140 million today) was at least 100 times its budget (also a guess, though some reports have it as high as $300,000 in 1974 value). Producers recouped costs and little else from distributor Bryanston (best known for the Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey’s “Frankenstein” and “Dracula” movies, as well as taking over distribution of “Deep Throat”).
Like Romero and Craven, the hit boosted Hooper’s career. But unlike his peers, Hooper struggled to establish his brand after “Texas.
Though grosses for these films were unreliably reported, “Texas” appears to have done the best. Its reported $30 million domestic take (adjusted, around $140 million today) was at least 100 times its budget (also a guess, though some reports have it as high as $300,000 in 1974 value). Producers recouped costs and little else from distributor Bryanston (best known for the Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey’s “Frankenstein” and “Dracula” movies, as well as taking over distribution of “Deep Throat”).
Like Romero and Craven, the hit boosted Hooper’s career. But unlike his peers, Hooper struggled to establish his brand after “Texas.
- 8/29/2017
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Pete Dillon-Trenchard May 13, 2017
So many spoilers, as we go looking for references in Doctor Who series 10, Oxygen...
This article contains spoilers for Doctor Who series 10, up to and including Oxygen.
See related Vib-Ribbon to return?
Space zombies, near-death experiences and what we can only hope is a temporary change for the Doctor… In Oxygen, writer Jamie Mathieson has quite literally played a blinder. And for the more observant among us, there were a handful of pop culture references and callbacks to earlier stories. Here’s our weekly round-up of the ones we noticed, along with the odd bit of wild speculation and things we just found interesting.
Oh, and look out for an extra article on Monday which takes a closer look at a few bits of graphic design this series - including the answer to a question which has been plaguing some of us for a couple of weeks now.
So many spoilers, as we go looking for references in Doctor Who series 10, Oxygen...
This article contains spoilers for Doctor Who series 10, up to and including Oxygen.
See related Vib-Ribbon to return?
Space zombies, near-death experiences and what we can only hope is a temporary change for the Doctor… In Oxygen, writer Jamie Mathieson has quite literally played a blinder. And for the more observant among us, there were a handful of pop culture references and callbacks to earlier stories. Here’s our weekly round-up of the ones we noticed, along with the odd bit of wild speculation and things we just found interesting.
Oh, and look out for an extra article on Monday which takes a closer look at a few bits of graphic design this series - including the answer to a question which has been plaguing some of us for a couple of weeks now.
- 5/13/2017
- Den of Geek
Ted V. Mikels, a grindhouse legend and B-movie mainstay for decades, passed away in his Las Vegas home on October 16, reports the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The cause of death hasn’t been specified beyond mention of a “long illness,” but it is known that the 87-year-old filmmaker known for such films as “Girl in Gold Boots,” “The Astro-Zombies” and “The Doll Squad” will leave a lasting legacy in his corner of the film world.
Read More: Herschell Gordon Lewis, Horror’s ‘Godfather of Gore,’ Dies at 87
Born Theodore Mikacevich on April 29, 1929 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mikels had an interest in everything from photography to fire-eating in his younger years. He began producing educational documentaries and short films in the 1950s, by which time he lived in Bend, Oregon, before making his first film, “Strike Me Deadly,” in 1963. He became highly prolific thereafter, staking a claim for himself in the realm...
Read More: Herschell Gordon Lewis, Horror’s ‘Godfather of Gore,’ Dies at 87
Born Theodore Mikacevich on April 29, 1929 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mikels had an interest in everything from photography to fire-eating in his younger years. He began producing educational documentaries and short films in the 1950s, by which time he lived in Bend, Oregon, before making his first film, “Strike Me Deadly,” in 1963. He became highly prolific thereafter, staking a claim for himself in the realm...
- 10/18/2016
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
American independent filmmaker Ted V. Mikels died yesterday at his home in Las Vegas after an unspecified “long illness,” according to The Las Vegas Review-Journal. While Mikels filmed a Brylcreem commercial with Joe Dimaggio and a promo reel for Chris Rock, he will be best remembered by fans of cult cinema, sci-fi and horror thanks to films such as The Black Klansman, Girl In Gold Boots, and The Astro-Zombies. He was 87.
Mikels was born Theodore Mikacevich in St. Paul Minnesota. As a youth, Mikels dabbled in photography and acting, as well as performing magic, acrobatics, and fire-eating. He discovered filmmaking when he began shooting his own performances. “I figured out that you have to move the camera around to get different angles, and then you have to edit the film when you’re done,” the director told Unitshifter in 2008.
Mikels moved to Bend, Oregon in the 1950s ...
Mikels was born Theodore Mikacevich in St. Paul Minnesota. As a youth, Mikels dabbled in photography and acting, as well as performing magic, acrobatics, and fire-eating. He discovered filmmaking when he began shooting his own performances. “I figured out that you have to move the camera around to get different angles, and then you have to edit the film when you’re done,” the director told Unitshifter in 2008.
Mikels moved to Bend, Oregon in the 1950s ...
- 10/18/2016
- by Mike Vanderbilt
- avclub.com
Should any film ever be remade? Well, Hollywood certainly thinks so, and there seems to be an unending supply of directors who think they can improve on what’s gone before. Whatever the final result, and of course every filmmaker sets out to make the best film they can, the new production will always be subjected to the harshest scrutiny when compared with an often loved original. Clearly unfazed by any potential negativity, studio execs seem convinced that the most suitable target for remakes is the good old horror flick.
Recently, we’ve had updated versions of well-known films that have lacked any real quality, from the disappointing (Carrie) to the downright awful (Halloween), but nevertheless this trend shows few signs of letting up.
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The problem is that horror fans are arguably more passionate than most about their genre and as such take easy offence...
Recently, we’ve had updated versions of well-known films that have lacked any real quality, from the disappointing (Carrie) to the downright awful (Halloween), but nevertheless this trend shows few signs of letting up.
More News From The Web
The problem is that horror fans are arguably more passionate than most about their genre and as such take easy offence...
- 2/24/2016
- by John Townsend
- We Got This Covered
Dr. DeMarco (John Carradine) has some time to kill after getting fired, and he uses that free time to create a monster capable of killing in The Astro-Zombies. Fans of the Ted V. Mikels movie are in luck, as Kino Lorber recently announced an upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release of the 1968 film.
Kino Lorber announced The Astro-Zombies Blu-ray and DVD news on Facebook, revealing that the new release will feature a "brand new 2016 HD master." While an exact release date has yet to be revealed, the Blu-ray and DVD are expected to come out soon.
Written and directed by Ted V. Mikels, The Astro-Zombies stars Wendell Corey, John Carradine, Tom Pace, Joan Patrick, Victor Izay, and Tura Satana as Satana.
Synopsis (via Blu-ray.com): "After being fired from the Space Agency, the disgruntled (not to mention crazy) Dr. DeMarco creates an Astroman from a criminal's dead body. However, he loses control of his creation,...
Kino Lorber announced The Astro-Zombies Blu-ray and DVD news on Facebook, revealing that the new release will feature a "brand new 2016 HD master." While an exact release date has yet to be revealed, the Blu-ray and DVD are expected to come out soon.
Written and directed by Ted V. Mikels, The Astro-Zombies stars Wendell Corey, John Carradine, Tom Pace, Joan Patrick, Victor Izay, and Tura Satana as Satana.
Synopsis (via Blu-ray.com): "After being fired from the Space Agency, the disgruntled (not to mention crazy) Dr. DeMarco creates an Astroman from a criminal's dead body. However, he loses control of his creation,...
- 2/18/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Space Vampires + Nudity – Coherent Plot = How Did This Get Made?!?! Nobody sets out to make a bad movie. But the truth is, it happens all the time. And every time it does, there’s a fun misadventure or cautionary tale that led to its creation. This is that story for the 1985 summer […]
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- 11/13/2015
- by Blake Harris
- Slash Film
As I talked about last week, Ridley Scott’s direction and H.R. Giger’s concept art for Alien set the bar for science-fiction horror crossovers high, but it’s Dan O’Bannon’s screenplay that imbued the film with a sense of sexual horror that establishes its visceral and uncomfortable tone as a horror movie. Lifeforce, one of Dan O’Bannon’s later projects, deals with similar themes of sexual panic. A box office bomb adapted from the 1976 novel The Space Vampires, directed by Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Poltergeist), and produced with little oversight by The Cannon Group, Lifeforce is in many ways a spiritual sequel to the first Alien film, albeit on a more global scale. Visually and tonally, Alien and Lifeforce are entirely different, as the latter film lacks all the claustrophobia and body horror that gives Alien its iconic look. My previous piece in...
- 10/13/2015
- by Nathan Smith
- SoundOnSight
Over the past few years DefTone Pictures Studios and director Adam R. Steigert have brought us various titles such as the much anticipated independent science-fiction horror film Not Human (formally Ombis: Alien Invasion) which is now available on DVD/VOD; and the cult phenomena horror/ comedy A Grim Becoming, currently screening in film festivals. And now DefTone Pictures Studios Inc is about to take you on another science fiction thrill-ride in 2016 with S.T.A.R. [Space Traveling Alien Reject]
The once famous award winning horror and science fiction writer Greg Vincent is now a struggling, alcoholic. Looking for inspiration for his next book, so that he can pay off his debts with the notorious Italian crime lord Angelia Branco, he finds himself struggling. In attempt to find his next story, Greg finds himself doing meet and greats at a local library in the outskirts of Metsburgh. Enter S.T.A.R, a reject...
The once famous award winning horror and science fiction writer Greg Vincent is now a struggling, alcoholic. Looking for inspiration for his next book, so that he can pay off his debts with the notorious Italian crime lord Angelia Branco, he finds himself struggling. In attempt to find his next story, Greg finds himself doing meet and greats at a local library in the outskirts of Metsburgh. Enter S.T.A.R, a reject...
- 9/28/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
1985 was the year of Back To The Future, Rocky IV and Rambo II. But what about these 20 movies, that also deserve a fair share of love?
Thirty years ago, Marty McFly was riding high with the smash hit Back To The Future, while Sylvester Stallone enjoyed his most successful year yet with the one-two punch of Rambo: First Blood Part II and Rocky IV. It was an era of family sci-fi and teen comedies and bullet-spraying action, where The Breakfast Club and Teen Wolf rubbed shoulders with Death Wish 3 and Commando. Then there were low-key dramas like Out Of Africa and The Color Purple, which were both awards magnets at the Oscars.
Away from all those big hits, 1985 saw the release of a wealth of less successful movies, some of which found a second life on the then-huge home video circuit. Here's our pick of 20 underappreciated films from the year of Rambo,...
Thirty years ago, Marty McFly was riding high with the smash hit Back To The Future, while Sylvester Stallone enjoyed his most successful year yet with the one-two punch of Rambo: First Blood Part II and Rocky IV. It was an era of family sci-fi and teen comedies and bullet-spraying action, where The Breakfast Club and Teen Wolf rubbed shoulders with Death Wish 3 and Commando. Then there were low-key dramas like Out Of Africa and The Color Purple, which were both awards magnets at the Oscars.
Away from all those big hits, 1985 saw the release of a wealth of less successful movies, some of which found a second life on the then-huge home video circuit. Here's our pick of 20 underappreciated films from the year of Rambo,...
- 9/2/2015
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
It has taken nearly 30 years, but it seems that Tobe Hooper’s 1985 sci-fi horror epic, Lifeforce, is finally earning the respect it deserves.
Lifeforce is the movie that pretty much killed Tobe Hooper's mainstream directing career. The first of his three-movie deal with the great Cannon Films, the film recouped less than half of its $25 million budget (which, for Cannon, might as well be Avatar money) upon its theatrical release and made Hooper something of a laughingstock in the process. Maybe because his previous movie, Poltergeist, had been so commercial (which has more to do with Spielberg’s influence than Hooper's), a lot of the audience for Lifeforce assumed Hooper didn't know what he was doing — they concluded that the movie just got away from him. Nope. Tobe Hooper knew exactly the movie he was making. Lifeforce is a crazy movie. It was designed as a crazy movie. It...
Lifeforce is the movie that pretty much killed Tobe Hooper's mainstream directing career. The first of his three-movie deal with the great Cannon Films, the film recouped less than half of its $25 million budget (which, for Cannon, might as well be Avatar money) upon its theatrical release and made Hooper something of a laughingstock in the process. Maybe because his previous movie, Poltergeist, had been so commercial (which has more to do with Spielberg’s influence than Hooper's), a lot of the audience for Lifeforce assumed Hooper didn't know what he was doing — they concluded that the movie just got away from him. Nope. Tobe Hooper knew exactly the movie he was making. Lifeforce is a crazy movie. It was designed as a crazy movie. It...
- 6/19/2015
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
On the heels of Animal, its most-watched original movie to date – and the SXSW 2015 premiere of its original movie The Boy – Us horror channel Chiller have announced new original content for 2015 and 2016, including its first-ever original series, Slasher, and two new original movies, Lifeforce and Siren.
Says Dave Howe, President, Syfy & Chiller:
Chiller delivers a broad range of compelling horror programming, from classic edge-of-your-seat thrillers to thought-provoking psychological dramas. Given Chiller’s success in the original film space with Animal and The Boy, we’re thrilled to premiere our first-ever original series, Slasher, later this year.
Chiller’s first original series, Slasher, follows the plight of a young woman who returns to the small town where she was born, only to find herself the centerpiece in a series of horrifying copycat murders – based on the widely-known, grisly killings of her parents. The eight-part season serves as the first instalment of an anthology series,...
Says Dave Howe, President, Syfy & Chiller:
Chiller delivers a broad range of compelling horror programming, from classic edge-of-your-seat thrillers to thought-provoking psychological dramas. Given Chiller’s success in the original film space with Animal and The Boy, we’re thrilled to premiere our first-ever original series, Slasher, later this year.
Chiller’s first original series, Slasher, follows the plight of a young woman who returns to the small town where she was born, only to find herself the centerpiece in a series of horrifying copycat murders – based on the widely-known, grisly killings of her parents. The eight-part season serves as the first instalment of an anthology series,...
- 5/5/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Chiller has original and reimagined onscreen scares lined up for this year and the next, as they've just announced that their first original series, Slasher (directed by Todd & The Book of Pure Evil’s Craig David Wallace), will premiere late this year, along with a reimagining of Tobe Hooper's 1985 space vampire flick, Lifeforce. Also in development at Chiller (and slated for a 2016 debut) is Siren, a full-length film adaptation of David Bruckner's highly regarded V/H/S segment, Amateur Night, which gave viewers a chilling new perspective on the line, "I like you."
Press Release (via The Futon Critic) -- "New York - May 5, 2015 - On the heels of its most-watched original movie to date (Animal) and the SXSW 2015 premiere of its original movie The Boy, Chiller announces new original content for 2015 and 2016, including its first-ever original series, Slasher, and two new original movies, Lifeforce and Siren.
"Chiller...
Press Release (via The Futon Critic) -- "New York - May 5, 2015 - On the heels of its most-watched original movie to date (Animal) and the SXSW 2015 premiere of its original movie The Boy, Chiller announces new original content for 2015 and 2016, including its first-ever original series, Slasher, and two new original movies, Lifeforce and Siren.
"Chiller...
- 5/5/2015
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
To celebrate the success of the Rosetta mission, we take a timely look at Lifeforce, an exceedingly strange comet-based sci-fi from 1985...
In olden times, comets were seen as portents of death and disaster, so goodness knws what they’d have thought of the Rosetta mission: the ambitious attempt to put a landing craft on the jagged bulk of a comet called Churyumov-Gerasimenko - a delicate procedure that’s still ongoing at the time of writing. Our ancestors probably would have thought we were completely mad. Or in league with the devil for creating such advanced machinery in the first place.
Then again, who knows what they would have thought of Lifeforce, the 1985 film about an exploratory mission to Halley’s Comet, which inadvertently causes a trio of space vampires to attack London - and all from the director Tobe Hooper, who brought us The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Lifeforce is,...
In olden times, comets were seen as portents of death and disaster, so goodness knws what they’d have thought of the Rosetta mission: the ambitious attempt to put a landing craft on the jagged bulk of a comet called Churyumov-Gerasimenko - a delicate procedure that’s still ongoing at the time of writing. Our ancestors probably would have thought we were completely mad. Or in league with the devil for creating such advanced machinery in the first place.
Then again, who knows what they would have thought of Lifeforce, the 1985 film about an exploratory mission to Halley’s Comet, which inadvertently causes a trio of space vampires to attack London - and all from the director Tobe Hooper, who brought us The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Lifeforce is,...
- 11/12/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
“Don’t worry. A naked girl is not going to get out of this complex!”
Lifeforce screens midnights this Friday and Saturday (September 5th and 6th) at The Hi-Pointe Theater (1005 McCausland Ave., St. Louis, Mo 63117)
The guys at Destroy the Brain are following up last month’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre with another film from director Tobe Hooper. His 1985 opus Lifeforce was exciting, trashy sci-fi from the nuts at Cannon Films, with a better than average cast, some decent special effects, an interesting premise, and yes, the hottest space vampire ever seen on screen! The plot of this gonzo sci-fi horror/hybrid is incomprehensible yet strangely compelling: A space crew brings back three bodies from an alien ship. All naked. Two guys and one girl. The guys don’t count for much. They’re not that important. What is important is the naked alien woman, (Mathilda May). She is to be lusted after,...
Lifeforce screens midnights this Friday and Saturday (September 5th and 6th) at The Hi-Pointe Theater (1005 McCausland Ave., St. Louis, Mo 63117)
The guys at Destroy the Brain are following up last month’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre with another film from director Tobe Hooper. His 1985 opus Lifeforce was exciting, trashy sci-fi from the nuts at Cannon Films, with a better than average cast, some decent special effects, an interesting premise, and yes, the hottest space vampire ever seen on screen! The plot of this gonzo sci-fi horror/hybrid is incomprehensible yet strangely compelling: A space crew brings back three bodies from an alien ship. All naked. Two guys and one girl. The guys don’t count for much. They’re not that important. What is important is the naked alien woman, (Mathilda May). She is to be lusted after,...
- 9/2/2014
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Humankind’s collision with otherworldly life forms can make for unforgettable cinema.
This article will highlight the best of live-action human vs. alien films. The creatures may be from other planets or may be non-demonic entities from other dimensions.
Excluded from consideration were giant monster films as the diakaiju genre would make a great subject for separate articles.
Readers looking for “friendly alien” films such as The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), It Came from Outer Space (1953) and the comically overrated Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) are advised to keep watching the skies because they won’t find them here.
Film writing being the game of knowledge filtered through personal taste that it is, some readers’ subgenre favorites might not have made the list such as War of the Worlds (1953) and 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957).
Now let’s take a chronological look at the cinema’s best battles between Us and Them.
This article will highlight the best of live-action human vs. alien films. The creatures may be from other planets or may be non-demonic entities from other dimensions.
Excluded from consideration were giant monster films as the diakaiju genre would make a great subject for separate articles.
Readers looking for “friendly alien” films such as The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), It Came from Outer Space (1953) and the comically overrated Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) are advised to keep watching the skies because they won’t find them here.
Film writing being the game of knowledge filtered through personal taste that it is, some readers’ subgenre favorites might not have made the list such as War of the Worlds (1953) and 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957).
Now let’s take a chronological look at the cinema’s best battles between Us and Them.
- 7/13/2014
- by Terek Puckett
- SoundOnSight
Throughout the 80s and 90s, the horror genre was all about sequels. In the 2000s, it’s been all about remakes. But something interesting has been happening in the last couple years, a movement that looks to be replacing those nonstop remakes with something a little bit different.
I’m of course talking about TV adaptations of popular horror movies, and recent shows like Bates Motel and Hannibal have proven that the small screen is a terrific way to reboot popular properties, while at the same time not angering or alienating the diehard fans of those properties. True, the move from the big screen to the small screen is nothing new in the world of horror, but the results have never been as successful or impressive as they have been in recent years.
Due to the success of the aforementioned shows, and horror on TV in general, it was a...
I’m of course talking about TV adaptations of popular horror movies, and recent shows like Bates Motel and Hannibal have proven that the small screen is a terrific way to reboot popular properties, while at the same time not angering or alienating the diehard fans of those properties. True, the move from the big screen to the small screen is nothing new in the world of horror, but the results have never been as successful or impressive as they have been in recent years.
Due to the success of the aforementioned shows, and horror on TV in general, it was a...
- 1/13/2014
- by John Squires
- FEARnet
A totally overlooked film is Tobe Hopper’s Lifeforce, Scream Factory recently gave it some love with a kick ass special edition Blu-ray release but it seems there is still a large contingent that is unaware of the film. Even fewer realize that it is based on a 1976 novel written by Colin Wilson titled The Space Vampires.
News broke today that Ringleader Studios is moving forward with a TV show based on the same novel. … Continue reading →
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News broke today that Ringleader Studios is moving forward with a TV show based on the same novel. … Continue reading →
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- 11/22/2013
- by Dave Dreher
- Horror News
Many folks are unaware of the fact that Tobe Hooper’s 1985 classic Lifeforce, starring Steve Railsback, Patrick Stewart, and Mathilda May, was actually an adaptation of Colin Wilson’s 1976 novel The Space Vampires. Fans of horror on TV are about to be reminded.
Deadline is reporting that Beverly Hills-based Ringleader Studios (The Amityville Horror: The Lost Tapes) has acquired rights to adapt Wilson’s novel for television. Ringleader is plotting a small-screen episodic series, also titled Lifeforce, as well as a graphic novel, video game, and additional media tie-ins.
The plot follows a group of astronauts who discover a derelict spaceship and return to Earth with three humanoid aliens that unleash a life-sucking plague upon humanity. Ex-Electronic Gaming Monthly editor and Ringleader Studios founder Steve Harris will exec produce. Al Zuckerman of Writers House negotiated the deal on behalf of Colin and Joy Wilson.
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Deadline is reporting that Beverly Hills-based Ringleader Studios (The Amityville Horror: The Lost Tapes) has acquired rights to adapt Wilson’s novel for television. Ringleader is plotting a small-screen episodic series, also titled Lifeforce, as well as a graphic novel, video game, and additional media tie-ins.
The plot follows a group of astronauts who discover a derelict spaceship and return to Earth with three humanoid aliens that unleash a life-sucking plague upon humanity. Ex-Electronic Gaming Monthly editor and Ringleader Studios founder Steve Harris will exec produce. Al Zuckerman of Writers House negotiated the deal on behalf of Colin and Joy Wilson.
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- 11/21/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Lifeforce turned into TV series. Colin Wilson’s The Space Vampires must be some book. It was first adapted into a theatrical film in 1985 called Lifeforce, a movie directed by Toby Hooper. There is no word yet were the TV series will land but CBS or TNT would [...]
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Continue reading: Lifeforce: Colin Wilson’s ‘The Space Vampires’ Turned into a TV Series...
- 11/21/2013
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Ringleader Studios has acquired the rights to produce a television series adaptation of Colin Wilson's 1976 novel "The Space Vampires".
The story follows a group of astronauts who discover a derelict spaceship and return to Earth with three humanoid aliens that unleash a life-sucking plague upon humanity.
Ringleader is planning a small-screen episodic series along with a graphic novel, video game, and other media tie-ins.
The property was previously adapted by Tobe Hooper into the 1985 cult film "Lifeforce" starring Steve Railsback, Patrick Stewart, and Mathilda May.
Source: Deadline...
The story follows a group of astronauts who discover a derelict spaceship and return to Earth with three humanoid aliens that unleash a life-sucking plague upon humanity.
Ringleader is planning a small-screen episodic series along with a graphic novel, video game, and other media tie-ins.
The property was previously adapted by Tobe Hooper into the 1985 cult film "Lifeforce" starring Steve Railsback, Patrick Stewart, and Mathilda May.
Source: Deadline...
- 11/21/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Exclusive: Beverly Hills-based Ringleader Studios (The Amityville Horror: The Lost Tapes) has acquired rights to adapt Colin Wilson’s 1976 novel The Space Vampires for television. The intergalactic sci-fi tale previously got the feature film treatment in Tobe Hooper’s 1985 pic Lifeforce, starring Steve Railsback, Patrick Stewart, and Mathilda May. Ringleader is plotting a small-screen episodic series, also titled Lifeforce, as well as a graphic novel, video game, and additional media tie-ins. Plot follows a group of astronauts who discover a derelict spaceship and return to Earth with three humanoid aliens that unleash a life-sucking plague upon humanity. Ex-Electronic Gaming Monthly editor and Ringleader Studios founder Steve Harris will exec produce. Al Zuckerman of Writers House negotiated the deal on behalf of Colin and Joy Wilson.
- 11/21/2013
- by JEN YAMATO
- Deadline TV
Ringleader Studios has plans to bring Lifeforce to the small screen. Deadline reports that they have secured the rights to re-adapt the 1976 Colin Wilson novel, "The Space Vampires," and will be using the title of Tobe Hooper's 1985 cult classic for an ongoing series and other related media tie-ins including a video game and a graphic novel. Set in the late 21st century, "The Space Vampires" follows an Earth spacecraft, the Hermes, that uncovers a massive derelict craft filled with bat creatures and three humanoids in suspended animation. When the Hermes' crew brings the bodies back to Earth, they accidentally awaken an evil force intent on stealing the life-force energy of the entire planet. The original film starred Steve Railsback and Mathilda May and,...
- 11/20/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Stars: Steve Railsback, Mathilda May, Peter Firth, Frank Finlay, Patrick Stewart, Michael Gothard | Written by Dan O’Bannon | Directed by Tobe Hooper
Based on a book by Colin Wilson known as Space Vampires and adapted by Dan O’Bannon for the silver screen Lifeforce is one of the most unique versions of the vampire legend ever put to screen. Featuring enough nudity to keep any eighties teenage boy happy Tobe Hooper created an epic sci-fi horror that not only pays homage to Hammer but also creates a truly unique experience. Much loved by the fans who have discovered it and looked back on with fondness by the people who starred in it and worked on it behind the scenes, Lifeforce is one of the treasures of the horror world that should be truly loved.
Arrow Video have paid respect to Lifeforce in the best way, giving it a re-mastering that...
Based on a book by Colin Wilson known as Space Vampires and adapted by Dan O’Bannon for the silver screen Lifeforce is one of the most unique versions of the vampire legend ever put to screen. Featuring enough nudity to keep any eighties teenage boy happy Tobe Hooper created an epic sci-fi horror that not only pays homage to Hammer but also creates a truly unique experience. Much loved by the fans who have discovered it and looked back on with fondness by the people who starred in it and worked on it behind the scenes, Lifeforce is one of the treasures of the horror world that should be truly loved.
Arrow Video have paid respect to Lifeforce in the best way, giving it a re-mastering that...
- 11/17/2013
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
★★☆☆☆ Lifeforce (1985), director Tobe Hooper's foray into space-based terror, is very much a product of its time. Starring Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Mathilda May and Frank Finlay (as well as a brief surprise appearance by future Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Patrick Stewart), Lifeforce is one of those films with an unmistakable 1980s air which stands up surprisingly well after nearly thirty years - well, almost. Whilst exploring the farthest reaches of space, the crew of the space shuttle Churchill discover a massive 150 mile-long alien spaceship hidden within the corona of Halley's Comet and decide to board.
Though the ship initially seems devoid of life the Churchill's crew soon find out what inhabited it, with potentially devastating results for not only them but the entire human race. Lifeforce falls into a group of films that everyone remembers, but which no-one can be sure they actually saw. Made in the wake of...
Though the ship initially seems devoid of life the Churchill's crew soon find out what inhabited it, with potentially devastating results for not only them but the entire human race. Lifeforce falls into a group of films that everyone remembers, but which no-one can be sure they actually saw. Made in the wake of...
- 10/15/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Despite a career of ups and downs, a number of Tobe Hooper’s films have stood the test of time as firm cult favourites. “Lifeforce” is certainly one of these, a big budget curiosity that wasn’t particularly well received on its original release back in 1985, but which some fans have come to look on with a growing affection. His next outing after his 1982 Spielberg collaboration “Poltergeist”, the film saw Hooper choosing to adapt Colin Wilson’s novel “The Space Vampires”, and was an undeniably ambitious affair, mixing science fiction and horror to apocalyptic effect, with a script co-written by Dan O’Bannon of “Alien” and “Return of the Living Dead”. The film has been given a new lease of life by Arrow Video, and is available now in region 2 Blu Ray and special Steelbook editions with a brand new restoration of the print supervised by Hooper himself. Including both...
- 10/9/2013
- by James Mudge
- Beyond Hollywood
Director: Tobe Hooper. Review: Adam Wing. I'm ashamed to admit this, but I'd never even heard of Lifeforce before it dropped through my letterbox. Quite how this 80's favourite passed me by remains a mystery, but thanks to Arrow Video, I can now enjoy the fully-restored deluxe Blu-ray edition in the comfort of my own home. Originally released back in 1986, Lifeforce was directed by American horror maestro Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre) hot off the heels of Poltergeist. Known for pushing the envelope, for his 1986 release, Lifeforce, Hooper decided to adapt Colin Wilson's novel The Space Vampires and in doing so, created a horror/sci-fi with a massive cult following. Who else feels a little silly now? That'll be just me then. The opening act borrows heavily from Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece - both films were written by Dan O'Bannon - but with Hooper at the...
- 10/3/2013
- 24framespersecond.net
Fans of classic (and perhaps more than a tiny bit camp) horror sci-fi rejoice, Arrow Video has announce the highly anticipated deluxe Blu-ray & SteelBook editions of Tobe Hooper’s cult sci-fi classic Lifeforce. The restored Blu-ray discs will be released in the UK on 14th October marking the first time that the movie will be available on this format in the UK. The carefully restored Blu-ray will also feature an extensive amount of extra features and boasts a restoration of the movie that was overseen by director Tobe Hooper himself. Originally released back in 1986, Lifeforce was directed by American horror maestro Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre) hot off the heels of his previous horror hit, Poltergeist. Known for pushing the envelope, for his 1986 release, Lifeforce, Hooper decided to adapt Colin Wilson's edgy novel The Space Vampires and in doing so, created a horror/sci-fi epic with a devoted cult following.
- 9/20/2013
- 24framespersecond.net
Y'know why I think that 2001: A Space Odyssey is such a classic? Because it doesn't just devolve into a space horror movie, even when Hal's insanity gave it the chance to. Eat that, Prometheus! Which brings us to Last Days on Mars, a movie that seems like it might be interesting until you realize that it probably won't be. For once I'd like to see a movie where astronauts land and are attacked by something other than aliens. Like vampires. Space vampires. But I digress, trailer after the jump.
- 9/18/2013
- by David Hoffman
- GetTheBigPicture.net
Director Tobe Hooper made quite a name for himself in the 70′s and 80′s with horror films like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Funhouse, Salem’s Lot and Poltergeist. I’m sure he surprised many fans following up a “family friendly” blockbuster like Poltergeist with a sci-fi film that was anything but. Based on the novel The Space Vampires by Colin Wilson, Lifeforce is a strange tale of intergalactic visitors who seduce and destroy everything in their path.
On a voyage to study Haley’s Comet, a space crew headed by Colonel Tom Carlsen (Steve Railsback) discover a space vessel inhabited by giant bat-like creatures and decide to take a specimen back to Earth. When a shuttle is sent from Earth to retrieve the team, they discover the crew is missing and the shuttle they were in is burned to a crisp. The rescue team stumbles upon the source...
On a voyage to study Haley’s Comet, a space crew headed by Colonel Tom Carlsen (Steve Railsback) discover a space vessel inhabited by giant bat-like creatures and decide to take a specimen back to Earth. When a shuttle is sent from Earth to retrieve the team, they discover the crew is missing and the shuttle they were in is burned to a crisp. The rescue team stumbles upon the source...
- 6/20/2013
- by Derek Botelho
- DailyDead
Scream Factory brings us 1985's space vampire flick Lifeforce to Blu-ray for the first time ever. Although Tobe Hooper's blend of sci-fi and horror didn't fare well at the box office when first released, it's gained a cult following over the years thanks to video and DVD. Lifeforce Collector's Edition includes both the theatrical cut and a longer director approved version.
An alien spacecraft is discovered in the midst of Halley's Comet by astronauts sent to investigate. Upon entering the ship, they find three humanoids which are in a type of sleep state. They bring the bodies aboard their vessel and discover too quickly that was a mistake. The aliens take over the Earthbound craft by killing everyone on board. Led by their seductively beautiful leader, they arrive on Earth and begin draining the life out of everyone they encounter.
I would say that Lifeforce is probably Tobe Hooper...
An alien spacecraft is discovered in the midst of Halley's Comet by astronauts sent to investigate. Upon entering the ship, they find three humanoids which are in a type of sleep state. They bring the bodies aboard their vessel and discover too quickly that was a mistake. The aliens take over the Earthbound craft by killing everyone on board. Led by their seductively beautiful leader, they arrive on Earth and begin draining the life out of everyone they encounter.
I would say that Lifeforce is probably Tobe Hooper...
- 6/10/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Eric Shirey)
- Cinelinx
Every horror-loving teenage boy in the ’80s remembers the first time they saw Mathilda May. It was director Tobe Hooper‘s name and some fantastic-looking gore and effects photos in Fangoria magazine that made Lifeforce a must-see, but by the time the end credits rolled all of that had been forgotten. The film was (and still is) goofy fun, but even today the most memorable aspect of the entire movie is Miss May, in the buff, for roughly 90% of her screen time. If that’s not enough of a reason to give the film a watch the actual plot involves space vampires (Buck Rogers shout out!), zombie-like victims, massive destruction and mayhem in the streets of London, and Patrick Stewart saying the word “naughty” as only he can. Keep reading to see what I learned from the commentary track for Tobe Hooper’s Lifeforce. Lifeforce (1985) Commentators: Tobe Hooper (director), Tim Sullivan (moderator) 1. Hooper’s longer cut of...
- 6/6/2013
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
There's so much to like about the 1985 science fiction / horror / action-packed apocalypse flick Lifeforce that one finds it very easy to overlook the film's numerous problems. I mean, why worry about boring stuff like editorial cohesion and tonal consistency when you have a flick jam-packed with spaceships, vampires, lasers, mass murder, and one of the most gorgeous naked ladies to ever grace the silver screen? No movie geek worth their stripes could dismiss Tobe Hooper's Lifeforce without admitting that there's some pretty amazing stuff on display in this adorably weird movie. Or if not amazing then at least novel, diverting, and audacious. The movie does borrow from a ton of other sci-fi films, but it has also inspired a few moments in films like Species, The Hidden, and 28 Days Later, so it all seems fair in the end.
Look, the movie is based on a novel called The Space Vampires,...
- 6/4/2013
- by Scott Weinberg
- FEARnet
While we’e been covering many of the Scream Factory releases for our Us readers, Arrow Video has been releasing horror classics in the UK for a while now and they recently announced their next set of Blu-ray releases. Take a look at release details, cover art, and bonus features for The Fall of the House of Usher, Lifeforce, Deranged, and Squirm. We’ve also included details for Motel Hell, which we covered earlier this week.
Motel Hell: “It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent fritters!” cackle the brother-and-sister team behind the finest smoked meats in the county. They also run the friendly Motel Hello (the ‘o’ in the neon sign sometimes goes on the blink), and no matter how many times you’ve seen Psycho or The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, you can be sure that everything will be perfectly above board here as Vincent...
Motel Hell: “It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent fritters!” cackle the brother-and-sister team behind the finest smoked meats in the county. They also run the friendly Motel Hello (the ‘o’ in the neon sign sometimes goes on the blink), and no matter how many times you’ve seen Psycho or The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, you can be sure that everything will be perfectly above board here as Vincent...
- 5/4/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Charles Band, who currently runs Full Moon Features, started Wizard Video in 1980 and was a pioneer in the early days of the home video market. He specialized in horror flicks, and was responsible for first bringing titles like Halloween, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and I Spit on Your Grave to the home market.
During a recent warehouse cleaning, Band discovered a treasure trove of original, mint-condition VHS boxes. These are not the typical cardboard slipcovers most people think about when they think of VHS boxes (those of us old enough to remember VHS.) These are oversized boxes - some cardboard, some plastic clamshell boxes - that had a brief run in the early 1980s before everyone moved to the cheaper, smaller cardboard sleeves.
Band is now releasing these original cases with authentic VHS reproductions of the movies inside. Rolling out four a month for the next nine months, some of the...
During a recent warehouse cleaning, Band discovered a treasure trove of original, mint-condition VHS boxes. These are not the typical cardboard slipcovers most people think about when they think of VHS boxes (those of us old enough to remember VHS.) These are oversized boxes - some cardboard, some plastic clamshell boxes - that had a brief run in the early 1980s before everyone moved to the cheaper, smaller cardboard sleeves.
Band is now releasing these original cases with authentic VHS reproductions of the movies inside. Rolling out four a month for the next nine months, some of the...
- 2/7/2013
- by Alyse Wax
- FEARnet
Whether you have fond memories of visiting the video stores during the days of VHS or weren’t born yet and are looking for a retro horror collectibles, we think you’ll be interested in the latest announcement from Charles Band. He recently stumbled upon a large batch of original oversized VHS boxes and will be selling them starting this month. Titles include Zombie, Return of the Zombies, Zombie Lake, Space Zombies, The Screaming Dead, and more:
Los Angeles, CA, Feb 7, 2013 – Horror legend and home video pioneer Charles Band had been putting off his warehouse cleaning for years. But during a recent overhaul of his extensive collection of collectibles, he unwittingly resurrected a veritable treasure trove of vintage horror limited-edition VHS boxes coveted by horror fans and serious collectors. Starting February 12, fans will be able to purchase these original boxes with authentically duplicated VHS copies inside – at an incredibly reasonable price.
Los Angeles, CA, Feb 7, 2013 – Horror legend and home video pioneer Charles Band had been putting off his warehouse cleaning for years. But during a recent overhaul of his extensive collection of collectibles, he unwittingly resurrected a veritable treasure trove of vintage horror limited-edition VHS boxes coveted by horror fans and serious collectors. Starting February 12, fans will be able to purchase these original boxes with authentically duplicated VHS copies inside – at an incredibly reasonable price.
- 2/7/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
As a child of the 80′s, the video store was my second home. There were a few shops here in St. Louis that carried some big box titles and among them, I always remembered Wizard Video. One of Wizard Video’s most notorious releases was I Spit on Your Grave. In the past few years, VHS tapes have become a collector’s item of sorts. Some people I know go crazy and try and collect all the VHS tapes they can find. I am a bit more selective with what I pick up (I tend to go for big boxes and releases that have some nostalgia for me). There is no doubt that there is still a market in VHS. Is it the best format to watch a film, no. However, there is a certain allure to watch a film on VHS. It feels more organic and feels dynamic and...
- 2/7/2013
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
Oh, how fondly we remember those giant VHS boxes horror films came in back in the day. Sure, they were a bitch to fit onto your shelf, but the packaging was so cool.
Horror guru Charles Band and Full Moon Features have discovered Wizard Video's treasure trove of these classic boxes, and you can get yours, with its authentically duplicated film, beginning next week.
The videos become available on February 12th, but you can check out the new Wizard Video website now, and by all means "like" Wizard Video on Facebook.
Take a look below for all the details, including a list of the titles and when they become available. Click the image under the details for a better look at the artwork.
From the Press Release
Horror legend and home video pioneer Charles Band had been putting off his warehouse cleaning for years. But during a recent overhaul of his extensive collection of collectibles,...
Horror guru Charles Band and Full Moon Features have discovered Wizard Video's treasure trove of these classic boxes, and you can get yours, with its authentically duplicated film, beginning next week.
The videos become available on February 12th, but you can check out the new Wizard Video website now, and by all means "like" Wizard Video on Facebook.
Take a look below for all the details, including a list of the titles and when they become available. Click the image under the details for a better look at the artwork.
From the Press Release
Horror legend and home video pioneer Charles Band had been putting off his warehouse cleaning for years. But during a recent overhaul of his extensive collection of collectibles,...
- 2/7/2013
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
Jeff Conaway, character actor Charles Napier and 'Batman' star Michael Gough among those left out of segment on Sunday's show.
By Gil Kaufman
Jeff Conaway in "Grease"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
Some people watch the Oscars to see the pretty dresses, look for potential nip slips, revel in the weepy acceptance speeches, root against the leading contenders and yes, a few even tuned in for host Billy Crystal's paint-by-numbers movie spoofs.
But then there are those of us who wait for the annual "In Memoriam" segment that pays tribute to those the movie world has last over the past year, eager to see who has been omitted. In the past two years, that list has included "Airplane!" star Peter Graves and "Lost Boys" actor Corey Haim. In 2010, some fans were outraged that former pin-up and "Charlie's Angels" star Farrah Fawcett (who appeared in films including "Logan's Run" and...
By Gil Kaufman
Jeff Conaway in "Grease"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
Some people watch the Oscars to see the pretty dresses, look for potential nip slips, revel in the weepy acceptance speeches, root against the leading contenders and yes, a few even tuned in for host Billy Crystal's paint-by-numbers movie spoofs.
But then there are those of us who wait for the annual "In Memoriam" segment that pays tribute to those the movie world has last over the past year, eager to see who has been omitted. In the past two years, that list has included "Airplane!" star Peter Graves and "Lost Boys" actor Corey Haim. In 2010, some fans were outraged that former pin-up and "Charlie's Angels" star Farrah Fawcett (who appeared in films including "Logan's Run" and...
- 2/27/2012
- MTV Music News
Jeff Conaway, character actor Charles Napier and 'Batman' star Michael Gough among those left out of segment on Sunday's show.
By Gil Kaufman
Jeff Conaway in "Grease"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
Some people watch the Oscars to see the pretty dresses, look for potential nip slips, revel in the weepy acceptance speeches, root against the leading contenders and yes, a few even tuned in for host Billy Crystal's paint-by-numbers movie spoofs.
But then there are those of us who wait for the annual "In Memoriam" segment that pays tribute to those the movie world has last over the past year, eager to see who has been omitted. In the past two years, that list has included "Airplane!" star Peter Graves and "Lost Boys" actor Corey Haim. In 2010, some fans were outraged that former pin-up and "Charlie's Angels" star Farrah Fawcett (who appeared in films including "Logan's Run" and...
By Gil Kaufman
Jeff Conaway in "Grease"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
Some people watch the Oscars to see the pretty dresses, look for potential nip slips, revel in the weepy acceptance speeches, root against the leading contenders and yes, a few even tuned in for host Billy Crystal's paint-by-numbers movie spoofs.
But then there are those of us who wait for the annual "In Memoriam" segment that pays tribute to those the movie world has last over the past year, eager to see who has been omitted. In the past two years, that list has included "Airplane!" star Peter Graves and "Lost Boys" actor Corey Haim. In 2010, some fans were outraged that former pin-up and "Charlie's Angels" star Farrah Fawcett (who appeared in films including "Logan's Run" and...
- 2/27/2012
- MTV Movie News
Note: This is the second article in this series of posts. Click here to see the first entry.
Every year I spend the majority of the month of October watching as many horror movies as I possibly can. So I decided to take it upon myself to list off the greatest horror movies ever made. I felt the need to break up the list into several categories. You see, usually when people ask me for recommendations of what horror films they should see, they still have some idea of what sub genre they are interested in watching. So as appose to having one big jumbled list, I’ve broken it down to help with those looking for recommendations in a specific area. Please Note: by the end of the month, the last entry in this series will include a list of what I think are without a doubt, the 31 greatest horror movies ever made.
Every year I spend the majority of the month of October watching as many horror movies as I possibly can. So I decided to take it upon myself to list off the greatest horror movies ever made. I felt the need to break up the list into several categories. You see, usually when people ask me for recommendations of what horror films they should see, they still have some idea of what sub genre they are interested in watching. So as appose to having one big jumbled list, I’ve broken it down to help with those looking for recommendations in a specific area. Please Note: by the end of the month, the last entry in this series will include a list of what I think are without a doubt, the 31 greatest horror movies ever made.
- 10/4/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
(As our editor Matt Holmes turns 25 today, he’s out of office and we are going to re-publish some old favourites. Such as this beauty from Gareth Bunkham)
Power up the DeLorean, turn the time circuits on and get the flux capacitor… fluxing, ‘Back to the Future‘ has landed back in U.K. cinema’s for a refreshing, and unique, nationwide re-release. This is something we’ve been asking studio’s to do for some time, put serious money in giving genuine classics that glourious chance to find a whole new audience.
To celebrate the release, he’s a re-running of an old favourite. 52 reasons (in no particular order) why Back to the Future might just be the greatest film of all time… (and make sure you check it out in theatres now)…
1. The Opening Scene
The opening scene in ‘Back to the Future’ is quite simply: perfect.
It flawlessly...
Power up the DeLorean, turn the time circuits on and get the flux capacitor… fluxing, ‘Back to the Future‘ has landed back in U.K. cinema’s for a refreshing, and unique, nationwide re-release. This is something we’ve been asking studio’s to do for some time, put serious money in giving genuine classics that glourious chance to find a whole new audience.
To celebrate the release, he’s a re-running of an old favourite. 52 reasons (in no particular order) why Back to the Future might just be the greatest film of all time… (and make sure you check it out in theatres now)…
1. The Opening Scene
The opening scene in ‘Back to the Future’ is quite simply: perfect.
It flawlessly...
- 7/25/2011
- by Gareth Bunkham
- Obsessed with Film
Photo by Mary Taylor Self-dubbed "humorcore" band Psychostick decided to shift their bizarre musical focus from the usual favorite themes (beer, boobs and sandwiches) and dip their toes into the realm of monsters (both real and imaginary) with their upcoming album Space Vampires vs. Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D. Sporting a title that sounds like a crappy direct-to-dvd flick, this record is designed to be hilarious. Hit the jump for more background on the band and what to expect from their latest bout of insanity... Since their formation in 2000, this Phoenix-based quartet has released two full-length albums and toured with the likes of Three Days Grace, Hellyeah, Five Finger Death Punch, Hatebreed, Chimaira, Machine...
- 7/8/2011
- FEARnet
Japanese Space Zombies? Chainsaw Katanas? Eihi Shiina? I say hell yes to that!
Once again, we dove into the insane realm of Japanese horror, but unlike his previous entry, the manic and very tongue-in-cheek Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl, director Yoshihiro Nishimura paid homage to one of his greatest influences, George A. Romero with this ultra bloody addition to the zombie horror genre, Helldriver.
Making a name for himself with his audacious and brutal Tokyo Gore Police in 2008, Nishimura goes for absolute broke with this endeavor, combining wickedly profane mutations, massive bloodletting, and a biting social satire to create a solid entry in Japanese horror.
The Setup
Kika was just an average girl trying to live an average life. But soon she and her crippled father are living on the run, trying desperately to stay hidden from the psychotic canniablistic duo of her mother Rikka and her uncle. One day,...
Once again, we dove into the insane realm of Japanese horror, but unlike his previous entry, the manic and very tongue-in-cheek Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl, director Yoshihiro Nishimura paid homage to one of his greatest influences, George A. Romero with this ultra bloody addition to the zombie horror genre, Helldriver.
Making a name for himself with his audacious and brutal Tokyo Gore Police in 2008, Nishimura goes for absolute broke with this endeavor, combining wickedly profane mutations, massive bloodletting, and a biting social satire to create a solid entry in Japanese horror.
The Setup
Kika was just an average girl trying to live an average life. But soon she and her crippled father are living on the run, trying desperately to stay hidden from the psychotic canniablistic duo of her mother Rikka and her uncle. One day,...
- 5/1/2011
- Cinelinx
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