Stephen Thrower's Nightmare USA: A Blu-ray Checklist

[NoirFan]

Spotlight on Ben:

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Michael Jackson performing at the Oscars® - YouTube

Ben (1972) 35MM Trailer - YouTube

BEN (1972) Theatrical trailer - YouTube

*The film is not mentioned by Thrower in the book but is included in the checklist*

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by Ruemorgue10

Posted on Facebook earlier today:

With CR's current catalog backlog backup, who knows when this will actually be released, but at least the process has begun.

[El_Fez]

Originally Posted by Boggle

Alright, so next on my list to purchase is The Boogeyman. However I've noticed there are two versions available. There's the 88 Films release and then there's also this, which comes with the soundtrack: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-B...Blu-ray/43186/

By the way, if you're looking to pick up The Bogeyman, Base.com has it on sale for about 8 bucks.

(Whoops - responded to the wrong person! )

[Boggle]

Originally Posted by El_Fez

By the way, if you're looking to pick up The Bogeyman, Base.com has it on sale for about 8 bucks.

(Whoops - responded to the wrong person! )

Good looking out. That's too cheap to really pass up. Thanks!

[NoirFan]

From the Synapse thread:

Originally Posted by Christian Muth

THE DEADLY SPAWN 4K restoration is progressing nicely, as is the 4K restoration of LEMORA as well

[NoirFan]

American Horror Project V.1 is $45.48 shipped from Family Video, and in-stock as I post this. As it is (slowly) nearing OOP status, this may be the cheapest it will be.

[Boggle]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

From the Synapse thread:

This is great, I had no idea Synapse was working on Lemora. I recorded it off Turner Classic Movies on my DVR months ago. Then when I put it on I was disappointed to see it was cropped and in standard def. Harsh. I just deleted it.

Otherwise though, TCM actually has some pretty awesome programming in the late hours. I recorded Dracula's Dog off there. Totally b!tchin'

[Damonstein]

Not a horror film but Malibu high is coming from vinegar syndrome.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by Damonstein

Not a horror film but Malibu high is coming from vinegar syndrome.

Thanks, I had assumed it was a sex comedy based upon the title/poster, and thus something I would avoid entirely, but Thrower labels it a 'fairly tough little drama'. Plus it was directed by Irv(in) Berwick, helmer of Hitch Hike to Hell and The Monster of Piedras Blancas! (Now where can I find a copy of The Street is my Beat? I guess I'll have to scan the TCM listings.)

[bruce holecheck]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

(Now where can I find a copy of The Street is my Beat? I guess I'll have to scan the TCM listings.)

I have some promo photo negatives to THE STREET IS MY BEAT, but I don't think it's the complete set. As for the film itself, I can't help but wonder if it may be the third Emerson Film Enterprises title that Ben Solovey (MANOS: THE HANDS OF FATE, THE ATOMIC BRAIN) will be restoring.

[NoirFan]

5/30 is the release date for Vinegar Syndrome's release of The Hearse.

[TripleHBK]

I've been slowly chipping away at this book since Christmas... I'm currently about one third of the way through it. Most sections have been very interesting, though a few of the interviews have dragged on. As I was reading two nights ago I started thinking how much I'd like an abridged version of this book in documentary/video form. Seeing clips from the films while being narrated by Thrower himself would be interesting and something I'd jump on.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by TripleHBK

Seeing clips from the films while being narrated by Thrower himself would be interesting and something I'd jump on.

The featurettes/interviews he does on the AHP box, Death Bed and the Axe/Kidnapped Co-Ed double-feature disc are precisely that, if you have access to those releases. (He also appears on/hosts various Franco and Fulci featurettes - unsurprisingly - as well as contributing to the two 'Video Nasties' documentaries.)

[TripleHBK]

Yeah I've seen him featured on a variety of other documentaries, including the 2 video nasty documentaries (which I loved) and will definitely check out the other two you mentioned, however I'm a sucker for Countdowns/retrospectives and wouldn't mind seeing this book turned into it's own feature length doc as well.

[NoirFan]

From the CR thread:

Originally Posted by Val Lewton

[NoirFan]

Effects (1980) Trailer - YouTube

Originally Posted by AGFA

We are beyond excited to announce that our second Blu-ray and theatrical release following THE ZODIAC KILLER will be EFFECTS (1980).

Cobbled together with loose change by George Romero’s friends in Pittsburgh, EFFECTS is a mesmerizing D.I.Y. frightmare that no one talks about, but everyone should. The movie was produced by John Harrison (composer of CREEPSHOW, who also stars) and stars Joe Pilato (DAY OF THE DEAD) and Tom Savini (DAWN OF THE DEAD). Landing somewhere between Michael and Roberta Findlay’s SNUFF and a student film by John Carpenter, EFFECTS is a meta-enhanced takedown on the philosophy of horror that doubles as a sleazy and terrifying movie on its own.

AGFA is currently working on a new 4K scan of EFFECTS from our original theatrical print — the only one in existence.

Stay tuned for more info on this summer’s release of EFFECTS!

Link


Thrower doesn't discuss the film in his book, but it is included in the check-list (with a release year of 1978) and slated for a review in Volume 2.

From Severin's Facebook page:

DRIVE-IN MASSACRE Special Edition Blu-ray streets (tomorrow). Here's some rare stills from the shooting of the opening double murder courtesy of Godfrey Daniels.

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[NoirFan]

Several check-list titles from Arrow are currently 50% off at B & N (you may or may not be able use coupons either in-store or online, I haven't tried):

Blood Rage
The Mutilator
The Hills Have Eyes
Driller Killer
Microwave Massacre
Eaten Alive


Link to entire sale


Credit to Booze Movies in the Deals forum for the initial post.


Edit (regarding using codes):

Originally Posted by dig311dug

This code works with this sale as well:
Online Coupon Code: BNMAR100

10% off $35-$59.99, 15% off $60-$99.99 & 20% off $100 or more.

[NoirFan]

Site review of Drive-in Massacre



According to Walt, Silent Scream continues to be delayed as he seeks an alternate authoring house.

Regarding Fatal Games:

Originally Posted by CODE RED DVD

the company who holds the material is currently in legal mess. once it's cleared, I am sure I will spend thousands on the film.

So authoring issues and 'legal messes' - business as usual!

[NoirFan]

The latest ish of Rue Morgue (subscribe to this magazine!) has an ad for Dracula v. Frankenstein (no 's') as a 'coming soon' title from Severin. A bit surprising to see this other edition arriving so quickly on the heels of the Shriek Show disc, I wonder how it will differ?

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(The photo is blurry because it is a close-up of a small portion of the ad.)

[Damonstein]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

The latest ish of Rue Morgue (subscribe to this magazine!) has an ad for Dracula v. Frankenstein (no 's') as a 'coming soon' title from Severin. A bit surprising to see this other edition arriving so quickly on the heels of the Shriek Show disc, I wonder how it will differ?

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(The photo is blurry because it is a close-up of a small portion of the ad.)

There were 2 other films called dracula vs frankenstein. Could it be one of those?