Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 6th, 2009
“You know those shows that say don’t try this at home? This is one of those.”
Scare Tactics is really nothing new. In 1948 one of the very first television shows to air on network television was a converted radio program originally called Candid Microphone and renamed Candid Camera for television. It was the brain child of Allen Funt, who began the idea while in the armed services, secretly recording fellow servicemen in awkward positions for his Armed Forces Radio program.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 6th, 2009
“Welcome to The Hundred Acre Wood, where voices come together in joyful celebration and, the seasons gently turn like pages in a book. A time of giving, shared with good friends and a silly old bear named Winnie The Pooh.”
“Oh Bother”A.A. Milne was quite an eclectic writer. He wrote murder mysteries that even appeared on Alfred Hitchcock Presents. From that fertile mind would also come a place known as the Hundred Acre Wood. In that select place some of literature’s finest characters had the greatest adventures any boy could imagine.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 5th, 2009
“In 1982 controversial film director Wilson Wyler Concannon released his only film, The Hills Run Red. Because of its graphic depiction of sadism and murder the film was quickly pulled from theaters. All known prints vanished and no cast member was ever found. Over the years film historians attempted to find the film, but all that remained was a crudely made trailer. Director Wilson Wyler Concannon was never heard from again.”
Believe it or not, The Hills Run Red was a project saved at one point by the Man Of Steel himself, Superman. Okay, it’s not like the famous Kryptonian hero actually swooped in and rescued anyone on the project, but he does deserve some credit for the film’s ultimate release.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 5th, 2009
The idea of a British television series being adapted for American screens is really nothing new. Lately a lot has been written about the phenomenon as if it’s some recent trendy invasion of English telly. We’ve been watching British hits since at least the 1970’s. In those days it was the sit-com that got the most attention from across the pond. Till Death Do Us Part and Steptoe And Son became All In The Family and Sanford And Son, respectively. Both shows became even bigger hits here in the states and are remembered by more folks on both continents than the originals today.
Posted in: Contests, Uncategorized by Gino Sassani on October 2nd, 2009
First Look Studios has graciously given us two copies of Infestation on DVD to give away as part of our “31 Nights Of Terror”.
To enter to win a copy of this Zombie madness, just follow these two steps...
Contest is now closed. The Winners were: Bruce Hamilton and Anne Taylor. Congratulations!
An E-Mail notification was sent. If you do not get the e-mail, please check your spam filter and contact us ASAP. Any prize unclaimed within 2 weeks will be forfeit and added to our end of year Holiday giveaway.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 2nd, 2009
“In the future, a computer program called Skynet will declare war on the human race. Machines have traveled back in time taking human form to terminate John Connor, the future leader of the resistance; Sarah Connor, John’s mother, teacher, and protector; Cameron, a terminator reprogrammed to defend them at all costs; Derek Reese, John’s uncle and a commanding officer with the resistance. Together they fight to stop Skynet from ever being created. The battle for our tomorrow starts today.”
Well actually, to be perfectly honest, it started back in October of 1984 with the release of James Cameron’s blockbuster Terminator. It was the story of a future Armageddon
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on October 2nd, 2009
Paramount has graciously given us a copy of Tales From The Darkside: The Second Season on DVD to give away.
To enter to win a copy of this Fright fest, just follow these two steps…
Contest is now closed The Winner was David with his Silence Of The Lambs quote. Way to go David.
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on October 1st, 2009
Our friends at First Look Studios have graciously given us three copies of The Unrated edition of It’s Alive on DVD to help kick off our “31 Nights Of Terror “ celebration.
To enter to win a copy of this brand new horror film, just follow these two steps...
Contest is now closed. The Winners were: Keith James, Mindee Larson, and Jimmy Hughes. Congratulations!
An E-Mail notification was sent. If you do not get the e-mail, please check your spam filter and contact us ASAP. Any prize unclaimed within 2 weeks will be forfeit and added to our end of year Holiday giveaway.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 30th, 2009
Wallace and Gromit is the brainchild of animator Nick Park. The British filmmaker tried for years to bring his clay creations alive, but on his own finished a mere 10 minutes in a little over 2 years. When he met up with Aardman Animations, he was teamed up with the creative talents he needed to make his dream come alive, and come alive these two characters did indeed. They’ve become an overnight sensation in the UK and now all over the world. I was introduced to the characters with the full length feature Wallace And Gromit In The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit. Sadly this “complete” collection does not include that longer film.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 30th, 2009
“There’s always a story. You just have to find it.”
What happens when you’re a popular murder mystery writer and someone starts to use your stories and ideas to kill people in the real world? At first you become the prime suspect, particularly if you’re found to be completely self centered and annoyingly arrogant. That’s where a pretty good alibi might come in handy. Is playing poker with the Mayor and the Chief of Police good enough? So, you’re no longer a suspect. Now what do you do? You sign on as a consultant for the special crimes squad of the police department, and you help catch the real killer.
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