Chicago – What on Earth do metal rock stars, a British detective, a 30-year-old slasher flick, and a movie starring a kid from “That ’70s Show” have in common? Nothing but release dates that shuffle them into the world-famous Round-Up, our feature that captures synopsis, cast & crew, tech details, and special features for discerning buyers. Pick your favorite.
“Wallander: Faceless Killers, The Man Who Smiled, and The Fifth Woman” was released on Blu-ray on October 19th, 2010.
“Maniac” was released on Blu-ray on October 26th, 2010.
“The Dry Land” and “Metalocalypse: Season Three” will be released on Blu-ray on November 9th, 2010.
“Maniac”
Photo credit: Blue Underground
Synopsis: “Frank Zito (a career performance by co-writer/co-executive producer Joe Spinell of Rocky and The Godfather fame) is a deeply disturbed man, haunted by the traumas of unspeakable childhood abuse. And when these horrific memories begin to scream inside his mind,...
“Wallander: Faceless Killers, The Man Who Smiled, and The Fifth Woman” was released on Blu-ray on October 19th, 2010.
“Maniac” was released on Blu-ray on October 26th, 2010.
“The Dry Land” and “Metalocalypse: Season Three” will be released on Blu-ray on November 9th, 2010.
“Maniac”
Photo credit: Blue Underground
Synopsis: “Frank Zito (a career performance by co-writer/co-executive producer Joe Spinell of Rocky and The Godfather fame) is a deeply disturbed man, haunted by the traumas of unspeakable childhood abuse. And when these horrific memories begin to scream inside his mind,...
- 11/4/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
I was too young to catch the theatrical release of Bill Lustig's brutal low-budget slasher film Maniac in 1980, but I did see the film on VHS in the mid-80s. Watching Blue Underground's all-region 30th Anniversary Maniac Blu-Ray, which hits the streets on October 26th, brought back some ugly memories with high-definition clarity. Unlike many video upgrades that rehash readily available films without adding significant value, Blue Underground's Maniac -- over 7 hours of extras are included -- is a model for how to handle a catalog Blu-Ray release.
Frank Zito (Joe Spinell) is a sweaty psycho who was abused by his mother. When he sees a woman, he sees a mother. In response, he trolls the streets, beaches, and subways in search of murder victims. After the killings, he retreats to his dingy New York City bachelor pad, which is filled with cheap art, mannequins, and body parts.
Frank Zito (Joe Spinell) is a sweaty psycho who was abused by his mother. When he sees a woman, he sees a mother. In response, he trolls the streets, beaches, and subways in search of murder victims. After the killings, he retreats to his dingy New York City bachelor pad, which is filled with cheap art, mannequins, and body parts.
- 10/8/2010
- Screen Anarchy
One of our favorite films is finally getting the release that it deserves. That's right, kids! Bill Lustig's Maniac is finally hitting Blu-ray high definition, and along with its newly remastered picture it's home to a host of new extras!
The Blu-ray release will include 7.1 DTS-hd Master Audio, Dolby Digital Surround Ex and Dolby Surround 2.0 audio options while the DVD being released at the same time will feature 6.1 DTS-es, Dolby Digital Surround Ex and Dolby Surround 2.0 audio options..
Look for it in stores on October 26th.
Special Features (same for Blu-ray and DVD)
Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig and Co-Producer Andrew W. Garroni Audio Commentary #2 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Editor Lorenzo Marinelli, and Joe Spinell's Assistant Luke Walter Anna and the Killer featurette - Interview with Star Caroline Munro The Death Dealer featurette - Interview with Special Make-Up Effects...
The Blu-ray release will include 7.1 DTS-hd Master Audio, Dolby Digital Surround Ex and Dolby Surround 2.0 audio options while the DVD being released at the same time will feature 6.1 DTS-es, Dolby Digital Surround Ex and Dolby Surround 2.0 audio options..
Look for it in stores on October 26th.
Special Features (same for Blu-ray and DVD)
Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig and Co-Producer Andrew W. Garroni Audio Commentary #2 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Editor Lorenzo Marinelli, and Joe Spinell's Assistant Luke Walter Anna and the Killer featurette - Interview with Star Caroline Munro The Death Dealer featurette - Interview with Special Make-Up Effects...
- 7/27/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Now, I'm straight, but I have a huge man-crush on David Gregory.
And really, if you're a fan of subversive cinema, what's not to love?
For those of you that don't know, Gregory is the UK born horror hero behind such counterculture cult film DVD imprints as Blue Underground and Severin Films and many of the supplemental documentaries that pad out their unique releases. Dedicated, ambitious and massively prolific, this incredible force of frightful celluloid nature recently wrapped his debut feature length shocker, the shot in 16mm Plague Town and has just re-issued, among a slew of other bizarre titles, two of Jess Franco's weirdest and wildest (I'm a devout defender of Franco, more on that in further Blood Spattered Blog entries) – the slasher Bloody Moon and the certifiably insane Devil Hunter - on his cooler than thou Severin label.
Since I so admire those that practice what they preach,...
And really, if you're a fan of subversive cinema, what's not to love?
For those of you that don't know, Gregory is the UK born horror hero behind such counterculture cult film DVD imprints as Blue Underground and Severin Films and many of the supplemental documentaries that pad out their unique releases. Dedicated, ambitious and massively prolific, this incredible force of frightful celluloid nature recently wrapped his debut feature length shocker, the shot in 16mm Plague Town and has just re-issued, among a slew of other bizarre titles, two of Jess Franco's weirdest and wildest (I'm a devout defender of Franco, more on that in further Blood Spattered Blog entries) – the slasher Bloody Moon and the certifiably insane Devil Hunter - on his cooler than thou Severin label.
Since I so admire those that practice what they preach,...
- 10/29/2008
- Fangoria
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