Dark Force Entertainment Discussion Thread

[JoelGoodsen]

Originally Posted by Profondo

Edge Of The Axe is meant to be one of the titles in the rumored forthcoming Arrow Larraz box set...

Ah great stuff! Any projected release date on this one?

[painiac]

Originally Posted by JoelGoodsen

Ah great stuff! Any projected release date on this one?

just rumors, but maybe October if they really want to have a blowout month

[Boggle]

I would pay for a copy of Terror on Tour. What a craptastic movie. Kino Lorber rep said it was tied up with legal issues.

[painiac]

i'm upset that my copy of House That Vanished does not bear the scars of being stepped on

[Leslie Dame]

Originally Posted by JoelGoodsen

DEMON,

A few titles that need a release my friend.

Killer's Delight (aka The Dark Ride) (1978)
The Demon (1979)
Funeral Home (1980)
Phobia (1980)
Night of the Demon (1980)
Nightmares (aka Stagefright) (1980)
Terror on Tour (1980)
Home Sweet Home (1981)
Day of Judgement (1981)
The Fan (1981)
House of Death (1982)
Superstition (1982)
Next of Kin (1982)
The Killing Hour aka The Clairvoyant (1982)
Honeymoon Horror (1982)
Ghost Dance (1982)
Hotline (1982)
Island of Blood (aka Whodunit) (1982)
Skullduggery (1983)
Deadly Lessons aka Highschool Killer (1983)
Deadline (1984)
Shadows Run Black (1984)
Evil Judgement (1984)
Silent Madness (1984)
Rocktober Blood (1984)
The Prey (1984)
The Deadly Intruder (1985)
Blood Tracks (1985)
Midnight Ripper aka You'll Die At Midnight (1986)
Girls School Screamers (1986)
Hunter's Blood (1986)
The Wind aka Edge Of Terror (1986)
BodyCount (1986)
Anguish (1987)
Blood Sisters (1987)
Blood Frenzy (1987)
Open House (1987)
Night Screams (1987)
Fatal Pulse (1988)
Edge of the Axe (1988)
Iced (1988)
Party Line (1988)
Rush Week (1988)
Freeway Maniac (1989)
Houseboat Horror (1989)
Massacre (1989)
Curfew (1989)
Mirage (1990)

Anguish (1987) - I own the German Blu. Solid release includes two versions of the movie. Recommended if you are 'region free'.
The Demon (1979) - I know a guy from another forum who works at some film archive institute in South Africa. He said they have the original uncut negative (I think). The director passed away in 2009, he wasn't quite sure who owns the movie now.
Honeymoon Horror (1982) - According to Bill only a tape print exists?
Rocktober Blood (1984) - Apparently owned by MGM?
The Prey (1984) - Last I heard Image Entertainment have been sitting on it for years with no release plans.

[JoelGoodsen]

Thanks Leslie. Some good info there.

City Of Blood (1987) is another South African title that is fun. Would be interesting to know about that one.

[GilaFilms]

Originally Posted by JoelGoodsen

DEMON,

A few titles that need a release my friend.

Killer's Delight (aka The Dark Ride) (1978)
The Demon (1979)
Funeral Home (1980)
Phobia (1980)
Night of the Demon (1980)
Nightmares (aka Stagefright) (1980)
Terror on Tour (1980)
Home Sweet Home (1981)
Day of Judgement (1981)
The Fan (1981)
House of Death (1982)
Superstition (1982)
Next of Kin (1982)
The Killing Hour aka The Clairvoyant (1982)
Honeymoon Horror (1982)
Ghost Dance (1982)
Hotline (1982)
Island of Blood (aka Whodunit) (1982)
Skullduggery (1983)
Deadly Lessons aka Highschool Killer (1983)
Deadline (1984)
Shadows Run Black (1984)
Evil Judgement (1984)
Silent Madness (1984)
Rocktober Blood (1984)
The Prey (1984)
The Deadly Intruder (1985)
Blood Tracks (1985)
Midnight Ripper aka You'll Die At Midnight (1986)
Girls School Screamers (1986)
Hunter's Blood (1986)
The Wind aka Edge Of Terror (1986)
BodyCount (1986)
Anguish (1987)
Blood Sisters (1987)
Blood Frenzy (1987)
Open House (1987)
Night Screams (1987)
Fatal Pulse (1988)
Edge of the Axe (1988)
Iced (1988)
Party Line (1988)
Rush Week (1988)
Freeway Maniac (1989)
Houseboat Horror (1989)
Massacre (1989)
Curfew (1989)
Mirage (1990)

Phobia - Significant rights issue
Home Sweet Home - MGM
Terror on Tour - MGM but with rights issue
Superstition - Lionsgate
The Fan - Paramount
Night of the Demon - only a tape master exists

[Leslie Dame]

Freeway Maniac (1989) - Cannon. Probably with MGM or Warner maybe?
House of Death (1982) - I recall this one being somewhat problematic. Rights issue or no good print. Maybe it was both.
Shadows Run Black (1984) + Girls School Screamers (1986) - if memory serves both are still with Troma?
Blood Frenzy (1987) - not quite sure but I think tape master only? Or the owners are douchebags or something like that.

[indravayu]

Haha, definitely want to see Skullduggery (1983) on Bluray. As bad as it is, it actually has a bit of a cult following, judging from all the posts I see about it on various Facebook horror/grindhouse groups.

There are several genuinely good flicks on that list, though - hope they make it to HD.

[Keeth]

I'd pay for ANGUISH! I keep hoping for some nice U.S. label to announce an upcoming bd release...

KILLER'S DELIGHT & HUNTER'S BLOOD are two more I'd love to see get bd releases. Also, SUPERSTITION, it's a fun mess.

[Fiocca_Cola]

Originally Posted by JoelGoodsen

DEMON,

A few titles that need a release my friend.

Killer's Delight (aka The Dark Ride) (1978)
The Demon (1979)
Funeral Home (1980)
Phobia (1980)
Night of the Demon (1980)
Nightmares (aka Stagefright) (1980)
Terror on Tour (1980)
Home Sweet Home (1981)
Day of Judgement (1981)
The Fan (1981)
House of Death (1982)
Superstition (1982)
Next of Kin (1982)
The Killing Hour aka The Clairvoyant (1982)
Honeymoon Horror (1982)
Ghost Dance (1982)
Hotline (1982)
Island of Blood (aka Whodunit) (1982)
Skullduggery (1983)
Deadly Lessons aka Highschool Killer (1983)
Deadline (1984)
Shadows Run Black (1984)
Evil Judgement (1984)
Silent Madness (1984)
Rocktober Blood (1984)
The Prey (1984)
The Deadly Intruder (1985)
Blood Tracks (1985)
Midnight Ripper aka You'll Die At Midnight (1986)
Girls School Screamers (1986)
Hunter's Blood (1986)
The Wind aka Edge Of Terror (1986)
BodyCount (1986)
Anguish (1987)
Blood Sisters (1987)
Blood Frenzy (1987)
Open House (1987)
Night Screams (1987)
Fatal Pulse (1988)
Edge of the Axe (1988)
Iced (1988)
Party Line (1988)
Rush Week (1988)
Freeway Maniac (1989)
Houseboat Horror (1989)
Massacre (1989)
Curfew (1989)
Mirage (1990)

I hear criterion might be secretly working on Iced

[JoelGoodsen]

I've heard Criterion are also prepping 'The Willies' for Blu Ray too.

[stinky bean]

I'd like to see Dark Force release Heavy Metal Massacre!

[painiac]

Originally Posted by stinky bean

I'd like to see Dark Force release Heavy Metal Massacre!

makes far too much sense to happen in this terrible world

but on the topic, Rocktober Blood, i just need all the heavy metal themed movies i can get my hands on

[willo007]

Offerings is currently $14.99 at Amazon.

[Ruined]

Originally Posted by zbinks

Clearly they're working on a Clownhouse release featuring rare, behind the scenes footage.

[nick1091]

Originally Posted by jebhdb

Am I correct based on your comments that the commentary is the only thing of redeeming value regarding this release? Is the movie worth watching at all, or is it a complete piece of crap?

Watched this last night - I'd call it entertaining, and admittedly this is my first DF title, but if you're any sort of Code Red collector, it's likely you've seen worse.

It feels pretty representative of its time - pretty standard set-up and the kills run the gamut from pretty cool to meh. The quality of acting varies (the long term career actors like Priscilla Barnes and Charles Fleischer versus the people for whom this movie's their biggest credit); I would've actually preferred seeing Corey Haim and the guy who played the lead singer switch roles. I'm also kind of curious

[Show spoiler]if there were some script rewrites or something before shooting; there seem to be some type of clues on who the killer is (at least sometimes), but other times it seems like everyone's aware exactly who it is.

That being said, it's definitely worth the 17 bucks. You've got the gore and the T&A you'd expect from a movie like this, and while it's not breaking any new ground, the plot moves along and some of the cheesy dialogue is fun in its campy way. It's pretty clear Fleischer and Barnes are having a good time.

Hoping to check out the commentary this weekend. As everyone else has said, shipping was super fast and I like they put the little cardboard piece in to keep the mailer stiff.

[redrunner97]

Originally Posted by zbinks

Clearly they're working on a Clownhouse release featuring rare, behind the scenes footage.

Close the forum. No comment will ever beat this one.

#savage

[bsend]

Originally Posted by Fiocca_Cola

I hear criterion might be secretly working on Iced

Did Goodsen officially sign up for the essay portion? No Goodsen essay, no buy.

[bsend]

Originally Posted by painiac

makes far too much sense to happen in this terrible world

but on the topic, Rocktober Blood, i just need all the heavy metal themed movies i can get my hands on

Rocktober Blood deserves a better release than the owners gave it. I am holding out until a better release comes along (I wish I did that for Moon Stalker).