Dark Force Entertainment Discussion Thread

[GilaFilms]

In honor of De Falco's nickname...perhaps he could finally track down the negs to and bring us a proper release of the 1979 horror film THE DEMON, starring Cameron Mitchell and NEWHART's Jennifer Holmes. Rescue that puppy from budget label hell.

[LawnFurniture]

I know people have been talking about the Amityville sequels (myself included) on this forum. Well, apparently Amityville Horror: The Evil Escapes and Amityville 1992: It's About Time are gonna be in theaters one day only as a double feature.

https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/...sting-trailer/

[bsend]

Nice price on God's Bloody Acre. Going to hold off for now.

[CODE RED DVD]

Originally Posted by LawnFurniture

I know people have been talking about the Amityville sequels (myself included) on this forum. Well, apparently Amityville Horror: The Evil Escapes and Amityville 1992: It's About Time are gonna be in theaters one day only as a double feature.

https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/...sting-trailer/

Amityville Horror: The Evil Escapes is a TV movie. most likely they will project a digital file.

Originally Posted by ThatDeviantGuy

I'm wondering why Backlot Murders was at such a low price compared to the other releases, maybe because DeFalco owned the rights himself?

He paid to release the film. He doesn't own it. He made it cheap to win buyers. but he still got complaints about the cost. most people don't understand of his "shipping included" on the purchase price.

[LawnFurniture]

Originally Posted by CODE RED DVD

Amityville Horror: The Evil Escapes is a TV movie. most likely they will project a digital file.

Anything will be better than the bargain bin dvd that has been widely available over the last 15 years. Looks like Multicom has a 4K version available so it easily be the best the film has ever looked. Bill, you should put out the 3 Amityville titles that Multicom has available for license. . Especially Amityville: It's About Time and Amityville: A New Generation.

[Marsupial Werewolf]

Originally Posted by LawnFurniture

Anything will be better than the bargain bin dvd that has been widely available over the last 15 years. Looks like Multicom has a 4K version available so it easily be the best the film has ever looked. Bill, you should put out the 3 Amityville titles that Multicom has available for license. . Especially Amityville: It's About Time and Amityville: A New Generation.

I agree with that.

It's About Time and A New Generation are the only sequels after part 3-D (sue me, I think it's silly fun) that are worth remembering. Especially It's About Time. Really fun movie.

[Member-222782]

The Amityville sequels are all hit or miss but it wouldn't feel right if only one or two were released. A box set is needed. I don't know if Bill still has access to the Multicom library; if he does I think he should ask about these films.

[Ruined]

Originally Posted by tek8080

GOD'S BLOODY ACRE/SO SAD ABOUT GLORIA is on sale for $19.99. Down from $27.99

https://darkforcedvd.bigcartel.com/p...ray-dark-force

Great buy Gods Bloody Acre is a massive step up from the DVD, one of code reds better films too IMO.

[HorrorBlu]

Are either of those planned for a standalone release?

I know the God's Bloody Acre DVD has extras that don't appear to be carried over.

[Marsupial Werewolf]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

The Amityville sequels are all hit or miss but it wouldn't feel right if only one or two were released. A box set is needed. I don't know if Bill still has access to the Multicom library; if he does I think he should ask about these films.

Rights are all over the place, though. I'd totally take the Multicom ones from Dark Force or Code Red and be happy with that.

[Ruined]

Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

Are either of those planned for a standalone release?

I know the God's Bloody Acre DVD has extras that don't appear to be carried over.

I've not heard of any blu standalones of either.

[Dark Force]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Meh, I like you David...you have a good sense of humor and “thick” skin. My point is and always been that Code Red aka Bill dosent actually put anything OOP. What does it mean when a Code Red is OOP?

For decades Bill puts titles OOP to keep selling them, repressing them, and selling them in different formats. Bill will try and sell every single defective copy of The Carrier. If had been able to sell them fast, he would have repress more. Years ago, when he threw a hissy fit and took Necromancy off the market (while many customers like myself wanted to buy)...I dared him to destroy all copies...fast forward to the present and he is still selling it (albeit at a higher price cause its "OOP" and "rare) .

I want to see Banana Man take the remaining (hundreds of copies) of The Carrier with you and a couple of your minions (maybe Ruined can help?) to a California beach...start a huge bonfire and throw all remaining copies in there...that would make a great special feature. Thus, The Carrier would be OOP...not Bill stashing hundreds of copies in his bathroom to sell at a later day.

haha appreciate that Blu Titan the dark forces like you as well. And yes after many years of being in this business and making movies I did develop a "thick skin". As you know the cult label business is relatively new to me but I was able to catch on very quickly from a long track record of making and distributing movies in the past. I like all of you have been a fan of cult movies since a very early age so I think this business came a little naturally to me. Of course without the help of Code Red and Bill Olsen it would not have been possible. So the dark forces are eternally indebted and grateful to him. Like making new movies this is definitely a tough business but to me it is very rewarding to be able to revive older movies that I was a fan of and bring them back into circulation and even the spotlight to some degree. Hopefully Dark Force is able to continue to grow and improve. We appreciate all the fans of cult movies and their opinions even if they differ from ours. Always a pleasure to stop in Titan.

[Dark Force]

Originally Posted by dawnofthediscs

Anybody pick up that Cop Killers T-Shirt? What's the fit like? Cheap, boxy, Juggalo fit, I assume? DeFalco doesn't seem like the type of dude to cut into his bottom line with premium materials.

Actually that COP KILLERS t-shirt is very high quality. I have a top guy that makes those t-shirts and they don't cheap out. We only did a very limited test run of them to see how they would sell but I don't think you would be disappointed in the quality.

[dawnofthediscs]

Originally Posted by Dark Force

Actually that COP KILLERS t-shirt is very high quality. I have a top guy that makes those t-shirts and they don't cheap out. We only did a very limited test run of them to see how they would sell but I don't think you would be disappointed in the quality.

What are they pressed on? What does the tag say? Hanes, Anvil, Gildan, American Apparel, Next Level, Bella+Canvas?

[splintersan]

Originally Posted by dawnofthediscs

What are they pressed on? What does the tag say? Hanes, Anvil, Gildan, American Apparel, Next Level, Bella+Canvas?

This has become a big thing for me. If I'm buying a t-shirt it needs to be on good quality shirt, Fright-Rags and Cavity Colors do it right but you pay for that quality at about $30 a shirt. Holy Mountain Printing on the other hand is cheap as **** and the shirts are not the greatest, not terrible but at $15-$20 price tag they are a step down from the other guys. Not as soft or comfortable and the ink is pretty heavy. I grabbed a "WATCH HOOPER" shirt from them and while I love the shirt, I don't wear it as much as I want to because my other shirts are more comfortable.

[dawnofthediscs]

Originally Posted by splintersan

This has become a big thing for me. If I'm buying a t-shirt it needs to be on good quality shirt, Fright-Rags and Cavity Colors do it right but you pay for that quality at about $30 a shirt. Holy Mountain Printing on the other hand is cheap as **** and the shirts are not the greatest, not terrible but at $15-$20 price tag they are a step down from the other guys. Not as soft or comfortable and the ink is pretty heavy. I grabbed a "WATCH HOOPER" shirt from them and while I love the shirt, I don't wear it as much as I want to because my other shirts are more comfortable.

We are most certainly are on the same page. I used to work in a screen-printing shop and that forever changed how I buy shirts. Fright Rags and Cavity Colors have excellent shirts, super soft, but $30. I bought a Vinegar Syndrome shirt and it was super soft and only cost me like $18. There's a company called StudioHouse Designs that does a great series of VHS stacks, but they're boxy Juggalo fits and lose softness quickly, I wear them way less.
It would be great to knoW how they define "High Quality" here. I've printed on every brand you can think of, so I'm a weirdo about shirts. I love American Apparel and whatever FR and CC use.

[splintersan]

Originally Posted by dawnofthediscs

We are most certainly are on the same page. I used to work in a screen-printing shop and that forever changed how I buy shirts. Fright Rags and Cavity Colors have excellent shirts, super soft, but $30. I bought a Vinegar Syndrome shirt and it was super soft and only cost me like $18. There's a company called StudioHouse Designs that does a great series of VHS stacks, but they're boxy Juggalo fits and lose softness quickly, I wear them way less.
It would be great to knoW how they define "High Quality" here. I've printed on every brand you can think of, so I'm a weirdo about shirts. I love American Apparel and whatever FR and CC use.

Funny. I used to work in a screen-printing shop as well years ago, although I ran their embroidery machines and only helped out with screen printing when we were low on staff/sick days/holidays. American Apparell is where it's at. Now that you mentioned it my VS shirt I grabbed two BF ago was very soft, I love that shirt. I'm not sure what the price was though. Both Cavity Colors and Fright Rags you are paying for the artists as well so the price is higher due to that. A lot of their work, especially FR is commissioned so they need to recoup that cost. CC is done in house but why lower your cost when the direct competition charges $27. One thing that bugs me a lot about FR is I live near them, I could literally stop in and hand them cash for their shirts but I still have to pay $5 postage to have them send it 15 miles away. I really wish they would work out a deal to sell locally at a store or open a small storefront. I would buy a lot more from them.

[Marsupial Werewolf]

Received both FREEWAY 2 and CHAOS today. Once again, two day shipping across the whole country. Thanks, Dark Force!

[dawnofthediscs]

I notice DF is selling the newly "OOP" Code Red Blu of "Spontaneous Combustion" due to "legal reasons"
Looks like MVD/Sunset Films picked up the rights and the pre-order goes up 9/18 and the Blu releases 10/23

https://mvdb2b.com/s/SpontaneousCombustion/DVD18-050

[Member-222782]

Last minute ditch before their rights expire. I'd wait a bit more maybe there's going to be a fire sale