Dark Force Entertainment Discussion Thread

[dawnofthediscs]

Hey there Dem.... I mean Tom. I was wondering if you could provide some info on your upcoming release of Yeti? Is this disc coming from a new scan? What was the disc sourced from? Did you provide any sort of color-correction? What aspect ratio will the film be presented in? Any details you could provide on this subject would help me immensely. Sincerely.

Love,

Your pal

Dawn of The Discs XOXO

[xXx$uicide_Ma$terxXx]

Originally Posted by moviegeek1992

Didn’t Dark Force have some copies earlier this year?

They had exactly 1 copy when I posted about it. Not sure if there were any other times after diabolik sold any that DF had some.

[GasmaskAvenger]

Originally Posted by xXx$uicide_Ma$terxXx

Diabolik got the last ones in stock like a year ago

Meanwhile I dropped $40 something for it on eBay. A very well spent $40, I must admit.

[leoganzi]

Originally Posted by Ruined

Same video transfer as code red standalone

In fact, I already own the CR disc. What I meant was that I would like to see a newly remastered version from other label since the current version of the film needs to be redone with a fresh scan.

[moviegeek1992]

I'm also tempted in grabbing the Italian Blu-ray for the Italian audio, even though it's supposed to be watched in English. But the reviews about it's bad PQ have me on the fence, plus the back artwork claims its runtime is 88 minutes, so does that mean it's cut?

[Marv Inc.]

If MVD get onboard with The Farmer its sure to be a big seller.

[leoganzi]

Originally Posted by moviegeek1992

I'm also tempted in grabbing the Italian Blu-ray for the Italian audio, even though it's supposed to be watched in English. But the reviews about it's bad PQ have me on the fence, plus the back artwork claims its runtime is 88 minutes, so does that mean it's cut?

The Italian release from Cecchi Gori is the same uncut version. The cover incorrectly lists the runtime as 88 mins, but it's 91 mins actually.

[Hedji]

Originally Posted by moviegeek1992

A re-release of House on the Edge of the Park would be awesome!

The prices on eBay right now are very reasonable for an OOP title like this.

[The Great Owl]

Peter Marciani, an aging New York City hit man played by Yul Brynner (The Magnificent Seven), emerges from retirement and travels to Naples to hunt down a Mafia boss who killed his brother years before. With his suave black blazer and his calm demeanor, our protagonist quickly gains a foothold in the new locale and finds a ravishing love interest in the form of Anny, a dancer played by Barbara Bouchet (Casino Royale, Don't Torture a Duckling). His mission is complicated by his introduction to Angelo, a crafty young con artist played by Massimo Ranieri (The Light at the Edge of the World), who yearns to follow in the older man's footsteps as an assassin. Meanwhile, a police inspector, played by Martin Balsam (12 Angry Men, Psycho), is hot on our lead's trail.

The 1976 Italian exploitation feature, Death Rage (Con La Rabbia Agli Occhi), directed by Antonio Margheriti (Yor, the Hunter from the Future), is a fiercely engaging outing that combines the aesthetics of brutal American fare like Dirty Harry or Death Wish with the debonaire grace of the James Bond 007 films. The narrative does not exactly break new ground, but there is much excitement to be had in watching Brynner's Marciani take out mobster pursuers in a subway tunnel or shoot cars over cliffs. A stylish music score by Guido De Angelis and Maurizio De Angelis completes the effect to deliver a movie that makes me feel cooler than I really am while watching it.

The aspects of the plot involving Marciani and his new apprentice, Angelo, borrow a few narrative cues from the Charles Bronson/Jan-Michael Vincent film, The Mechanic, but to good result. The Italian cityscapes, the music, the killings, and the final payoff are well worth the price of admission.

This Dark Force Entertainment brings grindhouse right to our doorstep with an impressively filmic presentation that is marred somewhat by apparently source inherent green lines and print damage. There are a couple of short exchanges in the Italian language that sadly not subtitled, these are only a few seconds of film, and I get the gist of the tale. Despite the few warts that will ideally merit a replacement disc, I applaud Dark Force for bringing this cool flick to my attention.

[moviegeek1992]

SUBTITLE UPDATE: The new release was pulled from the Dark Force store due to numerous complaints of subtitles missing on a small number of insignificant scenes. We have yet to begin work on it due to our resources being currently busy on upcoming releases. We will have more information once we are able to fit this title back into our assembly line.

My copy of Death Rage just arrived in the UK, glad I got my order in when I did, as this movie looks awesome, and I would have been annoyed to miss out on getting it ASAP.

[Frightener22]

"IT'S OFFICIAL: DARK FORCE DRIVE-IN #8 is packed with kung-fu 70's ass-kickin' action! The main feature CHINESE HERCULES starring the timeless YANG SZE (aka Bolo Yeung) PLUS the co-hit BRUCE'S NINJA SECRET starring the amazing BRUCE LE! Experience the true drive-in feel with brand new HD masters of these 70's drive-in martial arts epics created from excellent 35mm prints. Prepare for the DARK FORCE DRIVE-IN SERIES to "KICK" into high gear. More details coming up: Darkforcedvd.com"

[Ruined]

Originally Posted by WillieMLF

Ah, someone complaining about the quality of a CR title. God bless'em! If I had a nickle for every complaint about CR quality....

Ruined will be along shortly to tout how this is the thirteenth title in Ruined Investments Quality Movie Retirement Pyramid Plan. Returns will be at 10000% once the markets wise up to a retirement plan consisting solely of Code Red blu-ray 'investments'. It will seem like you're printing your own money once the markets catch on. Get in on the ground floor!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164119711200

[moviegeek1992]

ATTENTION: The Dark Force Superstore will be closing later today for restocking. Please finish up all your shopping and proceed to the checkout. Upon reopening we will have exciting details on the new DARK FORCE CLUB promotion. A great new special offer for all of our Dark Force fans. Don't miss out on some of the biggest Dark Force releases of the year including YETI and THE BANKER:
darkforcesuperstore.com

[bthabetler]

I am SO excited for Chinese Hercules, and the bonus movie is just icing. Any idea when the release date might be?

[xXx$uicide_Ma$terxXx]

DEMON STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS TONIGHT LIVE:
Special live address tonight from the Dark Force headquarters in West Hollywood at approximately 8:00pm PST by the Demon regarding current Dark Force developments and operations. This will include the new DARK FORCE CLUB, the Dark Force Superstore reopening, upcoming new titles and the state of the current Code Red inventory. BANANA MAN will make a special appearance as well with a health update. Stay tuned for more emerging details on this new development: Darkforcedvd.com

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[whiteberry]

I hope we get The Farmer contract signing tonight.

[moviegeek1992]

HUGE DARK FORCE SUPERSTORE REOPENING THIS WEEKEND!! LOW INVENTORY ALERT: The below Code Red titles are nearly sold out, extreme low inventory. LAST CHANCE to pick these scarce titles up at the best prices around.
DARK FORCE CLUB memberships will be available for sale. More details TBA.
RELEIF FUND SALE on specified Code Red titles for financial aid to correct the subtitling issue on the recent Dark Force DEATH RAGE release.
ALL THIS AND MORE WHEN THE DARK FORCE STORE REOPENS: darkforcesuperstore.com

I'll be getting a Dark Force membership for sure!

[whiteberry]

Originally Posted by moviegeek1992

I'll be getting a Dark Force membership for sure!

It comes with an autographed 8x10 of Dave flexing.

[whiteberry]

They are live now...the delay was apparently due to some problems with Dave's smoke machine.

[whiteberry]

Bananaman is addressing the nation in his tighty whities from the oval office his storage locker.