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The Joker
07-15-2003, 08:13 PM
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I just picked this up for $10. Now I know many of you have made it a life's mission to intentionally steer clear of Brentwood releases...however, this is my 1st and the plots sounded cool on these flicks. Does anyone else have this one or has anyone watched it??? From my understanding....Zombie Hell House is the same as House By The Cemetery. I could be wrong though. Anyone???

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Deaddevilman
07-15-2003, 08:17 PM
They probably spent more on the cover then they did on making the films.

ekent
07-15-2003, 08:18 PM
It is indeed House by the Cemetary.

Also contained on there is Tombs of the Blind Dead part 3 (which is why I got it). It has the usual events, skeletons in hooded cloaks, European hotties, and of course, a rape scene. The regualr soundtrack is there as well :banana: and the miniature boat scenes are a riot, you'll see what I mean.

The one w/ Peter Cushing and John Hurt (Night of the Ghoul) was somewhat enjoyable as well.

The only one on here that I did not enjoy (and could not finish) was Horror Rises from the Tomb. Overall I think that this set is well worth the money. 3 out of 4 stars.

Hernster
07-15-2003, 08:20 PM
All I know is that ZFE is the 3rd Tombs of the Blind Dead film.

Not heard of the others, :(

Fredson
07-15-2003, 09:39 PM
Interesting movies in this set I think! What are the different specs on the movie? Can you tell us please?
Are that the movies which are in there:

"Horror rises from the tomb" aka "Blutmesse fuer den Teufel" aka "Mark of the Devil 4" - supposed to be really bad

Zombie Flesh Eater - is that really "Blind Dead 3"

Zombie Hell House - never heard of; any alternate title?
Night of the Ghoul - same thing

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satan x
07-15-2003, 10:07 PM
Unlikley to be many classics in that set, but for $10 how can you go wrong. Even if you only sit through them once.

Hernster
07-15-2003, 10:23 PM
Fredson;

Yep it is. :)

ekent
07-15-2003, 10:44 PM
zombie hell house aka House by the Cemetary

The Joker
07-16-2003, 02:54 AM
I'm planning on watching some of this dvd tonight :banana:

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Werner Von Wallenrod
07-16-2003, 03:38 AM
They're all full-frame (taken from VHS, it looks like), except House By the Cemetary, which is the same as the Diamond disc (a rip of the old EC laser, I believe). Blind Dead 3 looks particularly bad. But, then again, where else you gonna see it on DVD?

The Joker
07-16-2003, 07:06 AM
ok....I started by watching Zombie Hell House (House By the Cemetery)....I havent watched the other 3 movies yet. At first I put it on.....said to myself "what the fuck!!", the sound was kinda staticy.....similar to the snap crackling you'd hear while playing a record. The video looked a little blurry in some shots. Before I knew it, I'd gotten used to the sound and video and just started watching the movie. I really thought it was pretty cool overall!! A lot of throats being cut by good ol' Dr. Freudstein (now I understand Dave's last title, lol). So...as one should expect with a Brentwood release, the sound and video were not top notch by any means but the movie itself was good. So, 1 down and 3 to go!

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dwatts
07-16-2003, 07:45 AM
-- for $10 how can you go wrong--

Sure you can :)

I've had my fill of Brentwood. They're not even as good as VHS for the most part. Repeat viewings are highly unlikely.

I read a review of their disks somewhere, and the only interesting thing was the accusation that Brentwood stole "Carnival of Souls" from the Criterion disc. Apparently it looks VERY good - too good in fact. I have no idea of the worth of such a statement (even if it is true). If it is, then whatever set that was on would be worth it.

Other wise stay well away. Brentwood thrive on people asking - "How bad can it be?" and "It's cheap, and look at all the films you get!". But everytime I see one, I feel as though I was suckered.

rxfiend
07-16-2003, 08:14 AM
actually the Diamond DVD of House is better than the version included on this set.

Nemesis
07-16-2003, 08:15 AM
i almost bought one of their sets a few months back coz of the titles it had on it.. but then im anal about quality so if i liked a movie id end up going out and buying the legitimate copy anyway so the brentwood would be a waste..

The Joker
07-16-2003, 02:39 PM
yeah I completely see what all you guys are saying. I'm kinda anal about quality also....but lol, like dwatts said, I basically said "it's only $10, what the hell". I did like the 1st movie I've watched so, we'll see....hopefully the other 3 will be cool

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zombi3
07-16-2003, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by The Joker
ok....I started by watching Zombie Hell House (House By the Cemetery)....I havent watched the other 3 movies yet. At first I put it on.....said to myself "what the fuck!!", the sound was kinda staticy.....similar to the snap crackling you'd hear while playing a record. The video looked a little blurry in some shots. Before I knew it, I'd gotten used to the sound and video and just started watching the movie. I really thought it was pretty cool overall!! A lot of throats being cut by good ol' Dr. Freudstein (now I understand Dave's last title, lol). So...as one should expect with a Brentwood release, the sound and video were not top notch by any means but the movie itself was good. So, 1 down and 3 to go!

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If you liked House by the Cemetery, then you may want to splurge and pick up the Anchor Bay disc.

ekent
07-16-2003, 03:28 PM
Like I said, 3 outta 4 stars on this set, but not all brentwood as I realize that most of their movies are crap quality. If you are looking to just check out a flick, then brentwood is the way to go. No need to blow 20 bucks on a flick you've never seen before when you can get that flick, and 3 others for less than half of that.

Mortis
07-17-2003, 12:41 AM
I grabbed one of the ten packs from someone on here for $3. It was worth it just for Pieces, but there's some other cool flicks on there. I might pick them up seperate since I liked them so much.

MapleBob
07-17-2003, 05:30 AM
I picked this up a couple of weeks ago and so far, have only watched Horror Rises from the Grave, which seems to be a remake of a late 50's/early 60's film that scared the bejesus out of me as a child. Only this version had nudity and a gratuitous zombie scene. I kind of liked it. Especially the seance scene.

I only watched a little bit of Blind Dead 3, which I was enjoying, but I decided to save it for another day.

Can anyone tell me wich collection has the Blind Dead 4 on it?

TIA