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evilbaby
03-30-2003, 07:26 PM
Has anyone here seen this movie? Starring Steve Buscemi, Ned Beatty – it's clearly inspired by some of Peter Jackson's earlier films.

Basically, the story goes like this: Buscemi is a major mamma's boy and when she dies, it's like his life is over. Out of the blue, a salesman dressed entirely in white (played by John Glover) offers to resurrect his mother for $1,000. He jumps at the offer and voila! His mom's back....but, she's not quite the same. She has an unusal appetite and a penchant for murder.

I saw this film a few times on cable years ago and really enjoyed it's black humor. I ha thought that this was one of those films that would take forever and a day to get a DVD release but wouldn't ya know it? It's coming to DVD in April from Pathfinder Entertainment (check out their official site if you wish to see it for yourself.) It's not a special edition though but what worries me is that the official site doesn't list the DVD's specs, I checked out the Yahoo product listing for it and it said "full frame"!!!! NOOOOOOOOO! Dear god, I hope not. I want this DVD but not if it doesn't offer widescreen.

If anyone finds out otherwise, post it in this thread, ok?
patmcgahern
03-30-2003, 07:32 PM
A really great film and in my opinion one of Buscemis best. Its been on R2 dvd for about 4 years now and I think its W/S
Mortis
03-30-2003, 07:51 PM
I haven't seen this movie in a long time, but I like it, and will be picking up the DVD.
Jason25
03-30-2003, 08:14 PM
I own the LaserDisc, fun film.


Buscemi is great in this and the chick across the street from him isn't to bad looking at all.
KillerCannabis
04-06-2003, 11:40 AM
I've never seen this, but if its got Buscemi in it I'm all over it.
Mortis
04-07-2003, 02:07 AM
When is the release date?
evilbaby
04-10-2003, 04:28 AM
I just got an e-mail from Pathfinder, and here's what I was told;

"yes it will be in widescreen (1.85) and other special features are still gallery, biographies, trailer and audio commentary"

April 29th is the release date I believe.
Mortis
04-10-2003, 05:13 AM
Sweet. I'm definately picking that one up.
evilbaby
05-01-2003, 04:33 AM
Release date has been pushed back to June 17.
Mortis
05-01-2003, 08:19 AM
That sucks, but I can't wait to get this flick on DVD.
evilbaby
05-02-2003, 06:28 AM
This is a cool flick, and I hope ya'll will pick it up when it's released.
Zodiac-Mindwarp
05-03-2003, 03:56 AM
Ed And His Dead Mother is a lot of fun.

I thought John Glover was great as the saleman, but Steve Buscemi was equally excellent.

This is for sure one to add to my DVD wish list. I am already looking forward to June.