Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 12th, 2009
“On the full moon of the seventh lunar month, the gates of Hell open and the spirits of the dead are freed to roam among the living” – Chinese Myth. I wonder if there’s a roaming charge on that plan. Lionsgate brings back their popular Ghost House Underground series from last October. The series title […]
Posted in News and Opinions by William O'Donnell on October 11th, 2009
What is it that makes us cheer for the bad guy sometimes? Is because the villain is often the most interesting character, such as Hannibal Lecter in anything they place him in? If so, can one construct this likeability? Rob Zombie is certainly making great efforts to make his “devil’s rejects” a super team of […]
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on October 9th, 2009
Warner Brothers has graciously given us a copy of The Hills Run Red on DVD to give away. To enter to win a copy of this Fright fest, just follow these two steps… Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 8th, 2009
Horror fans have suffered through a severe case of déjà vu of late. All of the major titles of the 80’s and 90’s slasher cycle have now been either remade or are currently in production. There isn’t a big title remaining. Now it appears anything is fair game. Are we really that desolate of originality […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Archive Authors on October 7th, 2009
Of the many films based on books by prolific writer Stephen King, Misery ranks near the top. Falling somewhere between the horror and thriller genres, this film about a twisted obsession is frightening because the premise seems very real. Directed by Rob Reiner (A Few Good Men), who first visited King territory with his 1986 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Posted in Brain Blasters by David Annandale on October 4th, 2009
When The Exorcist was first released, Pauline Kael opined, in her New Yorker review, that the film was the best recruiting poster for the Jesuit order since Going My Way. There is more than a grain of truth to her statement, given how cool all the priests are in the film, but there is more. […]
Posted in Brain Blasters by David Annandale on October 3rd, 2009
So I guess this column should join in with the Halloween fun. I’ll be popping in and out with various short film musings and recommendations, some of which might run the risk of being rehashes. If so, I apologize, but my reasoning is that the film deserves to be fresh in your mind for the […]
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… Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address […]
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… Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and […]
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… Fill out your name and email […]
Posted in News and Opinions, Release Announcements, The Reel World by William O'Donnell on October 30th, 2011
The Toronto After Dark film festival has left it’s claw marks all over the Big Smoke and in the fallout, audiences were floored by two feature length delights by Canadian film collective ASTRON-6. Father’s Day, a revenge tale about a vigilante group tracking a “father-rapist,” and Manborg, a lo-fi, sci-fi epic about a cybernetically […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on November 11th, 2024
“Nuns, guns and gasoline.” Mike Mendez released his first film in 1997. Killers was also just released on Blu-ray from Synapse films. The better of this Synapse double release is The Convent. For me this was the peak of Mendez’s low-budget horror films. Synapse must agree with that assessment, because they decided to give The […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on November 5th, 2024
” I think their whole family’s like some weird medical experiment. I think they’re, like, circus people.” Be honest, who hears the theme music when anyone even mentions The Addams Family? I know I do, and then I have to resist the urge to do the finger snaps. Just in time for 31 Nights of […]
Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on November 1st, 2022
Next year we hope to return to our usual 31 Nights Of Terror. This year we are going to offer you some Halloween Spotlight titles that would be a great idea to pick up for the scary season. So… we’re still your October Night Mayor and here’s a great idea for Halloween from our friends […]
Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on October 27th, 2022
Next year we hope to return to our usual 31 Nights Of Terror. This year we are going to offer you some Halloween Spotlight titles that would be a great idea to pick up for the scary season. So… we’re still your October Night Mayor and here’s a great idea for Halloween from our friends […]
Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on October 27th, 2022
Next year we hope to return to our usual 31 Nights Of Terror. This year we are going to offer you some Halloween Spotlight titles that would be a great idea to pick up for the scary season. So… we’re still your October Night Mayor and here’s a great idea for Halloween from our friends […]
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on October 15th, 2019
31 Nights Of Terror is in full swing here at Upcomingdiscs. Our really good friends over at RLJE Films have decided to contribute to your nightmares. They have given us a copy of their horror/comedy Satanic Panic on DVD. We’re passing it along to a lucky follower out there. The film stars Jerry O’Connell, Rebecca […]
Posted in Contests by Gino Sassani on October 1st, 2019
31 Nights Of Terror is back at Upcomingdiscs. It’s our 11th annual event. We always like to kick things off with some free stuff for all of our followers out there. We’re going to start things off with Bonehill Road. It’s out of the frying pan and into the fire for Emily & Eden, who […]
Posted in News and Opinions by Gino Sassani on January 25th, 2019
On Dec 1st, 2008 after eight years working at Upcomingdiscs as a writer, I became the owner. It’s been 10 years, and in that time I’ve found a few ways to make my mark upon the site. In that time I was able to gather a wonderful local Tampa staff that has allowed the site […]
Posted in Super Round Up by Gino Sassani on October 30th, 2018
Howdy, Partners. Johnny’s working down at the bunkhouse today, so here I am to let you know what might be causing a stampede down at your video store. We’re heading into the final hours of our 31 Nights Of Terror and it’s been a howling good time here on the Upcomingdiscs ranch. Here’s a couple […]
Posted in Tuesday Round Up by J C on October 23rd, 2018
Here we go again, indeed! It’s time for another Tuesday Round Up, and Universal takes it all with Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again (4K), the sequel to the blockbuster ABBA musical. Meanwhile, Shout! Factory heads out west for Valley Girl and goes Hollywood with Get Shorty. Finally, Lionsgate plunders Black Sails: The Complete Series […]
Posted in Tuesday Round Up by J C on October 16th, 2018
This week’s Round Up can be summed up in one word: Groovy. Lionsgate takes up arms (and chainsaw) for an epic battle in Ash vs. Evil Dead: The Complete Series, while also seeking retribution in Reprisal. Elsewhere, RLJE faces the dry heat of Arizona (4K), Indican Pictures doesn’t feel much with Painless, and Showtime stays unfaithful […]
Posted in Tuesday Round Up by J C on October 9th, 2018
We are reaching unprecedented heights with this week’s Round Up! Thanks to Universal, we’ll be scaling the tallest building in the world alongside Dwayne Johnson in Skyscraper (4K). Elsewhere, Warner Bros. counts to The 100: Season 5, and heads west with occult investigator John Constantine in Constantine: City of Demons — The Movie (4K). HBO […]
