Synapse Films

[X-human]

Fangoria scored some big scoops on what's coming up from Synapse films, in two articles:French chiller RÉSONNANCES to DVD via Synapse

Fango spoke recently to Don May Jr. of Synapse Films, who revealed that the DVD company has picked up the French horror film RÉSONNANCES for U.S. release later this year. “We were at the Fantasia film festival in Montreal when it played there last July, and Jerry Chandler, my business partner, just fell in love with the movie right away,” May tells Fango. “I was seeing something else when he saw that, and he came out of the theater and said, ‘Look, we’ve got to figure out who owns this thing, we’ve gotta know who these people are’; he just loved it.”

Describing RÉSONNANCES, directed by Philippe Robert, as “a cross between ALIEN, TREMORS and THE HITCHER,” May demurs from revealing much more about the plot, but does say, “On the surface—or below the surface, as it were—it’s about a bunch of people who are attacked by these creatures that burrow up from under the ground and attack them. That’s all I want to say, because there are all these elements that kind of tie in together, and if you pay close attention. there’s a really interesting twist at the end of the movie. It’s a DIY, low-budget movie, but it’s very ambitious; I believe it has close to 500 digital effects shots, with helicopters and ghosts and all kinds of crazy things, like a sequence with this thing ripping through a lot with cars flying up in the air.

“What appealed to us about it the most,” he continues, “was that these guys didn’t have any money at all, and what we saw on screen was a labor of love. These guys just went out and made the movie they wanted to make, and busted their butts to get these digital effects to work; it’s just unbelievable what these guys did. It’s a lot of fun; it’s a perfect popcorn movie for a Saturday afternoon, and it just impressed us very, very much. We don’t know exactly when the movie is coming out; we’re working on that right now and only finalized the deal in the last few weeks, so as more items come in, we’ll have a better idea what’s going to be on the disc.”

As for Robert’s personal contributions, May reveals, “We e-mailed him last week and said, ‘Whatever you’ve got, let’s get it together.’ We’re going to shoot for a audio commentary—his English isn’t so hot, so we might have to do that subtitled—and we’re going to try to put as much on this disc as we can. We believe this is one of the cooler horror movies to come out in quite a while; we spent two weeks at Fantasia last year, and this was one of the first films we saw that we really wanted for Synapse.” For a taste of what to expect, click here to go to the RÉSONNANCES page at Robert’s website, which is in French but contains a very cool trailer and a photo gallery.http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=4106

And the rest of their slate:
After giving Fango the scoop yesterday about Synapse Films’ acquisition of the French creature feature RÉSONNANCES, the company’s Don May Jr. filled Fango in on what’s up with some of its previously announced titles and shared a couple more surprises. Regarding the special edition of Frank Henenlotter’s BASKET CASE 2 (pictured), May tells us, “We’re waiting for [FX creator] Gabe Bartalos to turn in the making-of featurette. The HD mastering is done and it’s ready to go, and once the featurette is done we’ll be officially announcing it. I don’t know how long the documentary is going to be, but its gonna be like a substitute for not having an audio commentary. Frank is commentaried out at this point; he told us he hates to do them because he doesn’t like to listen to himself talk, and I can respect that.”

Synapse is also wrapping up work on John Fasano’s heavy-metal horror flick BLACK ROSES, to follow up its release of Fasano’s ROCK ’N’ ROLL NIGHTMARE last year. “We’ve got a commentary on that one, and the newly remastered picture from the negative is insane,” May says. “Vinnie Pastore is going to hate us when he sees how beautiful he looks when he’s sucked into the demonically possessed woofer.” In addition, the finishing touches are being put on a re-edit of Adam Wingard’s HOME SICK, starring fright fave Bill Moseley. “We’re adding opening and closing credit designs to the movie right now, and maybe a few more sound effects. We just submitted it to the Fantasia film festival two days ago, and are hoping we’ll get programmed there. If that happens, then we may have HOME SICK out in October for Halloween.”

And in a fresh bit of exciting news, May reveals, “We’re doing new remastered special editions of THOU SHALT NOT KILL…EXCEPT and RUNNING TIME with [writer/director] Josh Becker, Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell and all those guys,” May says of the killer-cult bloodbath and real-time crime thriller. “And right now—fingers crossed—we want to put some of their famous early short films that you never get to see on these discs.” One of them may be STRYKER’S WAR, an early 45-minute version of THOU SHALT NOT KILL. “We did transfer that,” May reveals, “and how we’re going to use it is still up in the air; it’s got some music issues we have to figure out first. You know, when these kids were making these movies, they didn’t care where they got their music, and sometimes it came from real composers with real songs that may or may not be usable. But we’ll look into that and see what we can come up with. We’re going to do new transfers on the two features, and Josh is working with us on putting extras together. As a matter of fact, Bruce is being filmed right now in Oregon for them.”

In the meantime, you can look for HORROR OF MALFORMED MEN and SNAKE WOMAN’S CURSE (see previous item here), the first two of several Asian shockers in Synapse’s future, to street August 28. The company has also been serving as the U.S. conduit for Impulse Pictures, releasing a series of softcore titles that will include 12 of the German SCHOOLGIRL REPORT films and 1973’s ANITA, starring THRILLER: THEY CALL HER ONE EYE’s Christina Lindberg and a young Stellan Skarsgard. In a more explicit vein, the company recently put out 42ND STREET FOREVER: XXX-TREME SPECIAL EDITION, a collection of vintage adult-film trailers. And finally, May reports that you can definitely expect a follow-up to SMALL GAUGE TRAUMA, last year’s collection of short genre films from the Fantasia festival. “We’re working on that right now,” he says, “and I can let you know that Robert [THE SEPARATION] Morgan’s THE CAT WITH HANDS is going to be on it, along with [Luis Berdejo and Jorge C. Dorado’s] LA GUERRA and maybe, maybe, maybe something from Nacho Cerdà.” —Michael Gingoldhttp://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=4116

Not sure if I'm going to pick up the single disk versions of Schoolgirl Report because I'm wondering if there's going to be an eventual boxset. Not sure how long I can hold out once the 4th entry of the series is released.

[MorallySound]

I cannot wait for Basket Case 2!!!!!!!! And I'll also be picking up Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except as well. And we'll see about that Running Time DVD and whats on it to replace the original Anchor Bay disc I own.

[ekent]

Don announced he was working on BLACK ROSES on his DEADPIT interview a couple of months ago. I know this because I creamed my jeans upon his mentioning it.

Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except, I think my current DVD will hold me over for eternity :) Crap movie, but that's what makes the commentary so fun. A remastered Stryker's War (which is actually better than Thou...) may be tempting. I already have a copy of Stryker's War in Crap-O-Vision.

[Noto]

Where is Maniac Cop 2 & 3?

[DrHerbertWest]

Where is Maniac Cop 2 & 3?

AGREED.

[Lucio Romero]

Where is Maniac Cop 2 & 3?

Not only that, but the brand new Document of the Dead with a bunch of new extras is a long time coming as well. It was supposed to be out over a year ago:(

LUCIO!!!!

[KamuiX]

Horror of Malformed Men and Snake Woman's Curse in August!!! :banana:

Can't wait for more Small Gauge Trauma and a re-release for Thou Shalt Not Kill as well!

[Katatonia]

I eagerly await the DVD of Black Roses!!!

I do own the old DVD of Thou Shalt Not Kill , but I'm sure I'll rebuy it. I'm sure with Synapse that the video/audio quality will be greatly improved.

[KillerCannabis]

I eagerly await EVERYTHING. Synapse constantly proves time and again that they are one of the best producers of DVDs period. Don May knows what fans want and always delivers.

[killnstalk]

Do they own any rights to release any 80s slashers?

[Evil Dead Guy]

I eagerly await the DVD of Black Roses!!!


Same here

[X-human]

I guess this is as good of place as any to post some updates from Don May:- The website redesign is almost there... the webcart/shopping section is still a bit buggy. Once it is fixed 100%, we'll continue to add the rest of our product (and other studios product) to the site for sale.

- Today should be the last day of QC for 42ND STREET FOREVER: EXPLOITATION EXPLOSION. A few last minute menu nav fixes (and my SUPER paranoia about things playing correctly, progressive scan, etc.) have dragged this on a bit longer than expected, but it should be going to press by the end of the week. The commentary is so informative and fun, I've listened to it about 4-5 times now. This one is on schedule for the January 29, 2008 release.

- We are finishing up the audio on HOME SICK right now. There was a bit of a problem when the audio mix originally got lost and Adam Wingard had to redo everything. Now, we got the restored audio and the levels are a bit uneven (I noticed this during the July Fantasia screening) and, unfortunately, the audio was mixed in 24fps instead of 29.97... so that's the delay. I had to go back in and re-EQ and re-sync everything. BUT, that being said, it's almost done. I'm a perfectionist and I want some things fixed, so it's taking me longer than expected.

- We are currently in authoring on PARTY 7 and KARAOKE TERROR. They should be done soon. MADAME O is headed to authoring this week. P7 and KARAOKE TERROR should be out April 29, 2008.

- SCHOOLGIRL REPORT #3 is finishing up the subtitling right now... and, yeah... in NTSC it's 95 minutes so this one IS uncut compared to the Japanese 79 minute release. We've checked it against the previous release and it is much longer than the Japanese DVD. So, no fears on this one. It's schedule for a February 26, 2008 release.

- Early next year, if I can get to LA at the end of January, we hope to start our high-definition restoration and mastering on THE KINDRED.

- We have quite a line up ready for SMALL GAUGE TRAUMA 2 and plan on releasing that in June or July '08. The last possible submission just came in on Friday...

- We have to AMAZING film from Argentina in the works right now, too. Look 'em up... ANIMALADA (horror film about a man in love with a sheep... it's insane) and ROSARIGASINOS (GANGS OF ROSARIO... a GOODFELLAS-like crime drama that is pretty amazing). These are getting prepped for release now and will be available in the Spring.

- Besides the SCHOOLGIRL REPORT series, we have some upcoming goodies coming from IMPULSE PICTURES. The one finishing up now, THE SECOND COMING OF EVA, is amazingly sexy!

- As soon as Josh Becker is ready (he's working on a new movie right now), we'll be starting the restorations and HD mastering on our new THOU SHALT NOT KILL... EXCEPT and RUNNING TIME releases. We were able to get some fun stuff from Bruce Campbell for these.

More to come... Jerry and I are hard at work! Right now the DVD market is in the shitter, so we're moving as fast as we can! All I can say is to support all us indie-DVD companies right now. We can use the support.

Our August releases did... ok.... not great, which was a shame. HORRORS OF MALFORMED MEN and SNAKE WOMAN'S CURSE could've done better. Honestly, these are two of the best titles we've ever produced, so it's a shame they didn't catch on as we'd hoped. The November POISONOUS SEDUCTRESS titles did even worse... I know these aren't for everyone, the economy is in the crapper and the DVD market is pretty bad, but we really need your support on these three! There was something in the NY POST about them on Saturday, so maybe this will help the sales somewhat. Eh, ya win some, ya lose some, ya know?

http://www.nypost.com/seven/1209200...icks_638230.htm

We'll keep you posted on any new developments... once the paperwork comes in, I'll have another horror classic to announce (hopefully soon).

:(

Malformed Men, Snake Woman and the Poison Seductress series is what it's all about for me so it's a shame that others aren't picking up on them. I'd like to reiterate that HD remasterings and bountiful extras are a privilege, not a right.

Reading that makes me worried about Mondo Macabro all over again. We've had good news with Panik House / Casa Negra so I'm hoping they're good too.

[zompirejoe]

Personally, I can't wait for THE KINDRED. I love that crazy , corny little monster flick. I seem to remember some time ago that Synapse was going to release THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN, but I guess that isn't going to happen. Anybody out there know anything about this ?

[Jeremy]

The producer to MELTING MAN apparently sold the rights to MGM in perpetuity, only to turn around and double-sell them to Synapse. Don May discovered the deception and got his money back.

Hopefully MGM will give us an INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN release in the Midnite Movies line.

[dwatts]

I bought the R2, Incredible Melting Man is a title I'd never upgrade, that's for damn sure. And the R2 version pretty much stinks. It's funny in a Troma way, be enough is enough for me.

[wago70]

I bought the R2, Incredible Melting Man is a title I'd never upgrade, that's for damn sure. And the R2 version pretty much stinks. It's funny in a Troma way, be enough is enough for me.

I see. Is the picture bad? I have the Orion VHS from the mid 90's which is okay.

[wago70]

Speaking of SYNAPSE...is there going to be an HD of BRAIN DAMAGE?

[dwatts]

I see. Is the picture bad? I have the Orion VHS from the mid 90's which is okay.

Well, it's not AHHHHHHH terrible, but it wouldn't win any awards. I also believe it's 4:3, not sure of OAR of the film though.

[Regurgitate]

Speaking of SYNAPSE...is there going to be an HD of BRAIN DAMAGE?

Maybe if Don May Jr. stopped playing Xbox360 for 10 minutes and updated his blog more we'd know!

[deplop cinema]

the synapse dudes are awesome, i met them at chiller theatre last year. they even talked about a possible HI DEF release of THE IMAGE some time in the future, once one of the formats catches on more.

[Jeremy]

My parents gave me the R2 German DVD of THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN as a Christmas present. I've been looking over it, and despite some concerns, I'm glad they got it for me. Expect a review in the new year.

[X-human]

November 18th will see the release of The Minoru Kawasaki Collection:
Executive Koala (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0830581/)
Rug Cop, The (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1085525/)
World Sinks Except Japan, The (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0844678/)

http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/synapse-films-presents-the-minoru-kawasaki-collection/

Haven't heard of 'em before, but they look good to me.

[KamuiX]

Oh wow!! Awesome...Executive Koala is awesomely hilarious and I've been looking forward to The Rug Cop for a while (c'mon...a toupee cop!!) This is great...I never thought more of this guys film would show up here in the states.

If you want a heads-up on Kawasaki, check out The Calamari Wrestler. It's way fun. I know Discotek also has Crab Goalkeeper on their upcoming schedule as well. Good times :D

[delicreep]

I like Synapse. They are an enthusiastic bunch, and their releases are almost always intriguing to me. I haven't had a DVD from them yet that didn't impress me. And, unlike Barrel and Grindhouse (who also do stellar work), Synapse will give updates on a range of titles, not just ones that are right around the corner.

In June, Synapse posted on their blog about an upcoming DVD of Patrick:

So, I'm sitting in a production facility today working on PATRICK and I figured I'd give you all a bit of an update. We have remastered PATRICK in anamorphic widescreen and we will be releasing it in October or November of this year. The remaster looks fantastic and our new transfer seems to have more picture information on all four sides when compared to the older out-of-print Elite version (just so you know).

A few of you that have heard about this release have asked us about the "Goblin" score version. The version we are releasing is the original uncut Australian version without the English dubbing. The "Goblin" scored version of PATRICK is indeed shorter and does not represent the original version. I did inquire about this version with the licensors and, while they didn't give me all the details, they said that the "Goblin" score version was problematic for them and that we wouldn't be able to do it. For those of you who WANT the "Goblin" score, you could certainly buy the excellent CD soundtrack that's currently available and listen to it along with our version of the movie! :)

Also, their latest batch of upcoming releases were mentioned:

We are also working on re-releases of the following films (to come out within the same month or so of PATRICK): SYNGENOR, DARK FORCES, THIRST and STRANGE BEHAVIOR. And, as Synapse Films, we absolutely PROMISE to have better cover art on these than the previous now out-of-print Elite versions! :)

[X-human]

Cobbled together from very recent posts by Don May Jr. over on AV Maniacs:This just in... we JUST signed the deal a few minutes ago...

Coming in 2010 from us on both Blu-Ray and DVD. Details to come, as soon as we know what we may be adding.
http://www.gomorrahy.com/images/embodiment_of_evil_poster02.jpg

There is a high def master done for it, but I really want to do something with the 2K scan... and we also will be programming it in select theatres before the release. Our version is gonna rock harder than any other version out there.

An to answer the question regarding the digital or 35mm of EMBODIMENT. We are looking into getting a 35mm print. Hopefully the same one they showed at the Fantasia Film Festival this year.

Mojica and his son are coming to the USA in early December on other business and they may stop by our offices, so we'll ask him if he's up for [convention appearances].

Blew my mind, and it really shouldn't have because he'd been talking a lot with them during the whole productions. I always assumed anyone else for some reason. This will probably be my most anticipated release and I'm glad I've held off from the ABUK Blu-ray despite how tempted I was.

Also:
OK, I can spill...

We are also doing... (this one many people will find out of left field, but we had a million requests):

THE VIOLENT SHIT FILMS (a possible box set of all of them)

27 NIKKATSU "ROMAN PORNO" TITLES + A NIKKATSU TRAILER COLLECTION DISC (this will not be a 42ND STREET FOREVER release, though). These are absolutely CRAZY movies... so perverse, offensive and nutty. See some title details here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nikkatsu_Roman_Porno_films

The titles are, uh, certainly odd and Nikkatsu's translations aren't all exactly correct (but quite funny). Here are some that I can remember off the top of my head.

PEARL DIVER: TIGHT SHELLFISH
RAPE!
The NURSE DIARY Series
SHE CAT
ZOOM UP: BEAVER BOOK GIRL
LOVERS ARE WET
FAIRY IN A CAGE

We also just signed a GREAT docu we saw at The Fantasia Films Festival this year called GRAPHIC SEXUAL HORROR. http://www.graphicsexualhorror.com/

We are currently translating/subtitling the DIY French horror film, RESONNANCES, as well as ASYLUM (aka I WANT TO BE A GANGSTER)... a great little gangster/surreal/horror film we just picked up.

That's all I got as far as new stuff at this time (there are other things, I just can't talk about them yet).

We just finished the HD transfer of THE ODD ANGRY SHOT and are awaiting materials for DARK AGE (as well as some other clearances for it before we get started).

We also have at least two more 42ND STREETs coming (in the planning stages), including one on Blu-ray... and BASKET CASE 3, THOU SHALL NOT KILL EXCEPT, and a bunch more I can't seem to remember at the moment.

[THUNDERCRACK!] Next year is the anniversary, so we're shooting for October 2010.

Which again blows my mind. I love Japanese porno so much it's not even funny.

[KamuiX]

The Nikkatsu announcement did not disappoint...I was hoping either for that, Shintoho horror, or Wakamatsu Pro. Can't wait to see these start to be released. Hopefully the other three from Hasebe's Rape! series are part of the deal.

[Jeremy]

AWESOME!

I saw a Nikkatsu flyer at the American Film Market this year announcing that they had created new masters of the Roman Porno titles and they were now available for international sales. I was pessimistic and assumed they would have trouble finding buyers, so I'm very much pleased with this announcement.

[Nailwraps]

Great to hear Synapse. It's a shame you can't get the rights to Basket Case, Maniac Cop 2 and 3, and Meet The Feebles. I can't wait to hear what the new SE of Basket Case 3 is gonna be! :D

[MorallySound]

Excellent news on all accounts!

[mcchrist]

hahaha! Violent Shit! :D

You've got my endorsement.

[pwrslave]

Violent Shit will finally be getting a legit release in the US...I am very impressed!

Way to go Synapse!

[Mutilated Prey]

Anyone gonna get or seen RESONNANCES?

Looks and sounds kinda fun :)

A perfect getaway for a group of friends turns into a nightmare in this amazing French micro-budget horror/sci-fi film! Thomas, Yann, Vincent and three female friends hop into their cars and travel to the French mountains for a relaxing weekend trip. On their way, a dangerous psychopath escapes from prison and there’s even talk of a ghostly female apparition haunting the area. After picking up a suspicious hitchhiker, a thick fog envelops their cars and sends them all over a steep cliff! Barely surviving the fall, they soon discover something even more horrifying. An ancient creature lives under the ground… listening and waiting. It’s ready to devour anyone and anything in its path and this group of friends is very much on tonight’s menu!

Shot on non-anamorphic standard definition video with a very limited budget, RESONNANCES is filled with great performances, inventive ideas and some pretty amazing low-budget special effects. Mix one part TREMORS, a heaping helping of THE THING and add a splash of THE EVIL DEAD’s directorial inventiveness you get this ambitious love letter to independent DIY genre filmmakers everywhere!

http://cdn.hometheaterforum.com/a/ad/1000x500px-LL-ad32bbc9_resonnancesdvdnews.jpg

[CPT HOOK]

There's a decent sale on Synapse titles going on at DVDEmpire right now.

I've got Embodiment Of Evil in my shopping cart, but I need one more title for free shipping over $25. I'm hoping to avoid any titles Synapse may be double dipping on blu-ray in the future.

So far the contenders are:
Effects
Nail Gun Massacre
Blue Sunshine
Thriller: They Call Her One Eye

Also, can anyone enlighten me on the differences between the two editions of Thriller. It looks like the limited edition runs 3 minutes longer. Is the limited edition worth the extra $5? Or is this movie a possible blu-ray contender?

[Cannibal Chris]

Thriller is great! The limited version has (I believe) a hardcore sex scene and maybe an extra scene of gore, but it's been a good year or so since I watched it, but I do distinctly remember loving the movie.

It's been longer since I've seen Blue Sunshine, but it's another one I remember enjoying as well.

I've seen Effects and I own Nail Gun Massacre, both of them were just 'okay' in my opinion.

[Steel76]

The Limited Edition of "Thriller" contains XXX footage.

[Mutilated Prey]

^ The glazing of the puckered starfish - thpppptttt!!!

[tropical marsh]

There's a decent sale on Synapse titles going on at DVDEmpire right now.

I've got Embodiment Of Evil in my shopping cart, but I need one more title for free shipping over $25. I'm hoping to avoid any titles Synapse may be double dipping on blu-ray in the future.

So far the contenders are:
Effects
Nail Gun Massacre
Blue Sunshine
Thriller: They Call Her One Eye

Also, can anyone enlighten me on the differences between the two editions of Thriller. It looks like the limited edition runs 3 minutes longer. Is the limited edition worth the extra $5? Or is this movie a possible blu-ray contender?

Thriller for $17.97 is a pretty good price, since it usually goes for around $25. I would recommend Nail Gun Massacre, but you do know what you're getting into, right? :cool:

[FinalSora]

Does anyone know if Synapse really has the rights to PLEDGE NIGHT? If so, is there any news about that one? That's a movie I barely ever hear mentioned.

[CPT HOOK]

Most Synapse titles are currently part of a B1G1 promotion at DeepDiscount. Glad I held off during the DVDEmpire Sale!

Just ordered:
Thriller: A Cruel Picture [Limited Edition] $20.27
Blue Sunshine FREE
or $10.14 per DVD!

and also:
Syngenor $11.23
Effects FREE
or $5.62 per DVD!


I've got Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare and Nail Gun Massacre in my cart, still deciding whether or not to pull the trigger on this one.

[FinalSora]

BTW, I asked Don May at Cinema Wasteland if they had the rights to PLEDGE NIGHT. He said NO. So consider that DVDAF listing debunked.

[CPT HOOK]

^ After posting that, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare and Nail Gun Massacre.

I received shipping notices for all three orders this morning.

[f.ramses]

I assume no because I haven't been able to find anything other than the initial announcement but has anyone heard anything about Thundercrack!?

[fceurich39]

michael felsher of red shirt pictures finished the documentaries interviews for the upcoming intruder blu-ray dvd combo pack

[MorallySound]

Just finished watching Synapse's Blu-ray of Radley Metzger's The Image. Amazing hi-def transfer of an exceptionally classy, intelligent, and depraved gem from the 'porno chic' era.

[CPT HOOK]

^ I've never seen The Image and I was planning to pass on it, but your description has me intrigued.

[Shannafey]

Just finished watching Synapse's Blu-ray of Radley Metzger's The Image. Amazing hi-def transfer of an exceptionally classy, intelligent, and depraved gem from the 'porno chic' era.

I didn't realize this was on Blu-Ray. That's a great film!!

[MorallySound]

I didn't realize this was on Blu-Ray. That's a great film!!

It's not out until June 14th. I got an advanced copy at April's Cinema Wasteland, Synapse had them out there early since Metzger was a guest at the convention.

[bloodthrill]

Spoke with Synapse about the unrated Intruder A.K.A. Nightcrew:The Final Checkout disc...a few things of note (taken directly from email conversation):

"The transfer and audio work are done, but we are waiting for Scott (Spiegel) to finish his commitments with HOSTEL III before we record the audio commentary. Red Shirt Pictures is putting together some cool supplements.We have a bunch of additional footage. Not just gore, but dialogue, too... We found an entirely different version of the film too, so we’ll be utilizing some of the extra footage found in that for supplements.

I wanted to have it out by Halloween, but I’m not so sure we’re gonna make it. Maybe November?"

An entirely different version of one of my top five slashers? I'm so in.Thanks for making my year, Synapse! :)

[Demoni]

An entirely different version of one of my top five slashers? I'm so in.Thanks for making my year, Synapse! :)

Yes, but looks like we´re not getting two versions of the movie as they say "so we’ll be utilizing some of the extra footage found in that for supplements". Looks like they´ll show the extra bits as extras.

Either way that´s cool.

[bloodthrill]

I see your point,but I 100% trust Synapse.. if it is worthwhile,it will be made available. Think of the soundless dialogue scene they went to great lengths to restore in "Death Dorm",simply because it was there.

I'm thinking the second version would end up being comprised of a lot of the same footage as the one we've all seen,with some bits Spiegel evidently didn't feel the need to include.

Since this edition has the director's involvement,(and apparent approval),I'm thinking these extra scenes must not have fit in the unrated DC,and therefore made better alternate/deleted scenes to be watched separately.

Either way, any footage not seen on the crummy Dragon/Wizard video releases will be a welcome treat...fingers crossed for extended meat slicer lobotomy (as seen in the digipak workprint footage).

[CPT HOOK]

Nothing major, but there's a small bit of alternate footage in the trailer for the previous Intruder DVD.

Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gb_jROtuBQ) (0:24 in)

When Renee Estevez says "This creep keeps calling here, he's driving us nuts!" the shot in the movie is slightly different. In the movie, it was shown through the rotary dial of the telephone. It is probably even the same video footage, just shown without the rotary dial overlap. So it is nothing substantial, but something that I found interesting.

[bloodthrill]

Yeah,there is definitely some alternate footage between the Intruder/Night Crew trailers present on other editions.One that comes to mind is Elizabeth Cox's character screaming when she realizes her ex-boyfriend is staring at her through the window while she changes. In the finished film, it appears she isn't even aware he's peeping her,and is seen calmly leaving the restroom. Also, Renee Estevez screams in the trailer when the killer grabs her by the throat, in the release version, she barely gasps before the knife falls, (and its noticeably a different take,not just a scream inserted over the same footage, like the Wizard Video re-edited trailer).

As I told Synapse,I would have thought with this being a lower budget project,every piece of film would have been on the screen,minus whatever effects turned out poorly,or the Motion Picture Idiots Of America made them snip out...but clearly there was a lot filmed,and for some reason unused, (perhaps Spiegel's commentary will shed some light on this).

Very excited to see this stuff,even if a lot of it ends up in a deleted scenes section, ( though hopefully not gore,as all of that belongs in the movie).

[ian]

Am really looking forward to seeing what they do with The Intruder. Sounds like they're going to do it right.

[MorallySound]

DVDBeaver review of "The Image" Blu-ray: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews54/the_image_blu-ray.htm

[JGrendel]

The intruder on blu-ray simply awesome

[MorallySound]

Synapse just added some new titles to their Coming Soon page on their website! Maniac Cop Blu-ray! Frankenhooker Blu-ray! An Impulse release of Sängkamrater!

http://synapse-films.com/coming-soon/

[bloodthrill]

Synapse, when might we see some (hopefully flippable) cover art for Intruder/Night Crew?

[maybrick]

Bugger. I just barely bought Maniac Cop.

[Katatonia]

Synapse just added some new titles to their Coming Soon page on their website! Maniac Cop Blu-ray! Frankenhooker Blu-ray! An Impulse release of Sängkamrater!

http://synapse-films.com/coming-soon/

Awesome! Maniac Cop & Frankenhooker? Sold! Nice to see The Exterminator coming too...the old DVD looks like crap.

[Chomp]

I'll definitely be picking up Synapse's BD of Maniac Cop over Arrow's.

All these releases are great, but still no word on Twins of Evil, eh?

[JGrendel]

I think Synapse just became my new best friend

[Steel76]

It definitely feels like Synapse is taking over the throne from Blue-Underground as the kings of cultfilms on the format :)

[X-human]

I'll get all three I'm sure but Frankenhooker is the one I'm most excited about. Glad to see Synapse reveal this now so people don't go ape for the Arrow disc for Maniac Cop. May had referenced it before but nothing official.

All these releases are great, but still no word on Twins of Evil, eh?

I had thought Hands of the Ripper was coming first for some reason but in a new interview on Fangoria shows I've got them flip flopped:And the extras for TWINS OF EVIL are being completed by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures’ Daniel Griffith; I know a lot of people are waiting for that one, and we’d like to have that out in November or December, also as a Blu-ray/DVD combo.
http://www.fangoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4781:synapse-disc-updates-intruder-cop-frat-etc&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=167

So that's excellent news. At this rate we won't have Hands of the Ripper until 12/12 though.

[Chomp]

Ah great news indeed. Twins of Evil is one of my most anticipated BD releases.

I'm interested in how Synapse will treat the Frankenhooker BD. I thought Unearthed Films did a pretty satisfactory job on the DVD (decent transfer, commentary, and interviews), so here's hoping Synapse ups the ante.

[CPT HOOK]

I already own Maniac Cop and Frankenhooker, but I will consider upgrading if the price is right.

On the "Coming Soon" link, I was kind of bummed to see that Frat House Massacre will be released on DVD only. :( I had a blast with the filmmakers previous film Camp Slaughter, and I've been really looking forward to this one.

[killit]

I already own Maniac Cop and Frankenhooker, but I will consider upgrading if the price is right.

On the "Coming Soon" link, I was kind of bummed to see that Frat House Massacre will be released on DVD only. :( I had a blast with the filmmakers previous film Camp Slaughter, and I've been really looking forward to this one.

yeah, i'm looking forward to frat house massacre too

[Katatonia]

On the "Coming Soon" link, I was kind of bummed to see that Frat House Massacre will be released on DVD only. :( I had a blast with the filmmakers previous film Camp Slaughter, and I've been really looking forward to this one.

Same here. I loved Camp Slaughter, and have Frat House Massacre on pre-order. I just wish it was coming to Blu too! :eek2:

[Dobby]

Same here. I loved Camp Slaughter, and have Frat House Massacre on pre-order. I just wish it was coming to Blu too! :eek2:

So your excited over Frat House Massacre which has been shelfed for over 3 years? :lol:

[MisterTwister]

Camp Slaughter was one of the biggest pieces of shit I've ever seen. I'll be avoiding Frat House Massacre.

[Mortis]

Alright, where's the Christmas Evil and Deadbeat at Dawn Blu-rays?

[CPT HOOK]

By now, we all know The Exterminator is coming, but blu-ray.com just announced a date of September 13th!



Alright, where's the Christmas Evil and Deadbeat at Dawn Blu-rays?

I believe Dark Sky still owns Deadbeat At Dawn.

[X-human]

Blu-ray.com has been posting a lot of just plain false news over the past few months, so I have my doubts. Can anyone find another source for the announcement?

[Katatonia]

Blu-ray.com has been posting a lot of just plain false news over the past few months, so I have my doubts. Can anyone find another source for the announcement?

The Exterminator Blu-ray you mean? Synapse lists it on their website (http://synapse-films.com/coming-soon/) and it's also up for pre-order at Amazon.

[X-human]

The Exterminator Blu-ray you mean? Synapse lists it on their website (http://synapse-films.com/coming-soon/) and it's also up for pre-order at Amazon.

Yeah but Synapse's site still doesn't show a release date. My first search on Amazon turned up nothing but after a better search now I see they list the 9/13 release date which is fantastic.

I figured all three releases were due in 2012, now I'm hoping to get'em before Twins of Evil! Sweet!

[X-human]

Via Fangoria:May confirmed that Synapse has picked up COUNTESS DRACULA, the 1971 erotic vampire opus directed by Peter Sasdy and starring the late Ingrid Pitt. “We just got the HD master from MGM,” May tells Fango, adding that the COUNTESS release will follow TWINS OF EVIL, coming this November or December, and HANDS OF THE RIPPER, out mid-next year.

In addition, May reveals to us that Synapse has acquired AT MIDNIGHT I’LL TAKE YOUR SOUL and THIS NIGHT I’LL POSSESS YOUR CORPSE, the first two films by José Mojica Marins featuring his Zé do Caixao/Coffin Joe character. Having previously issued the Coffin Joe revival movie EMBODIMENT OF EVIL, the company will bring us new releases of those earlier features with extras ported over from the previous Portuguese DVD boxed set.http://fangoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5234:dracula-and-more-coffin-joe-coming-from-synapse&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=167

Excellent news. Hopefully for Countess Dracula they'll transfer the alternate Network UK commentary with Kim Newman, Stephen Jones and Ingrid Pitt. I recently watched it again soon after Pitt's death and enjoyed it much more that before. That it will come sooner rather than later is also a boon. Synapse has gone from frustrating me with a lack of releases to frustrating me with a girth of releases for which I must splurge.

I also hope Coffin Joe will be on Blu-ray. I know it was shot on trims, that there's no negative to speak of, and what remains is perhaps more adhesive tape than film stock, but damn it I would love to have that as film like as possible.

[buck135]

Outstanding news. Strange that Synapse would buy the rights for Countess Dracula and not The Vampire Lovers seeing as they are set to release Twins of Evil soon. I'm not complaining though, the more Hammer on Blu-ray the better.

[JGrendel]

This is starting to become a very pricey year I'm telling ya.

[X-human]

Outstanding news. Strange that Synapse would buy the rights for Countess Dracula and not The Vampire Lovers seeing as they are set to release Twins of Evil soon. I'm not complaining though, the more Hammer on Blu-ray the better.

From what I've read, while MGM handled some distribution, it was licensed from Rank which also has Vampire Circus, Twins of Evil and Hands of the Ripper. So it would seem to make perfect sense and would cast doubt on Vampire Lovers getting the Synapse treatment.

The Australian (http://www.horrordvds.com/vb3forum/showthread.php?t=42444) release maybe all we have to hope for in the meantime.

[buck135]

From what I've read, while MGM handled some distribution, it was licensed from Rank which also has Vampire Circus, Twins of Evil and Hands of the Ripper. So it would seem to make perfect sense and would cast doubt on Vampire Lovers getting the Synapse treatment.

The Australian (http://www.horrordvds.com/vb3forum/showthread.php?t=42444) release maybe all we have to hope for in the meantime.

I see. I would have loved to see Synapse release the Karnstein Trilogy on Blu-ray.

[CPT HOOK]

I received shipping notification for Frat House Massacre. Really excited for this one, it will hopefully be a new guilty pleasure favorite like Camp Slaughter.

[Nailwraps]

Can you say "Joy!"?:

"MANIAC COP, scripted by Larry Cohen and starring Tom Atkins and Bruce Campbell as NYC police tracking the butcher in blue played by Robert Z’Dar, arrives October 11 on Blu-ray, retailing for $24.95, with an anamorphic 1.85:1 transfer and DTS 6.1 Surround sound. The extras (the first two of which are new to this edition) are:

“Out the Window” interview with Atkins

• “Three Minutes with Danny Hicks” featurette

• “MANIAC COP Memories” featurette with Z’Dar

• Motion still gallery

• Additional Japanese TV scenes

• Theatrical trailer

• TV spots and Spanish radio spot

Michael Felsher of Red Shirt Pictures, producer of the COP supplements, is also putting together the extras for Synapse’s upcoming releases of Scott Spiegel’s supermarket-slasher opus INTRUDER and Josh Becker’s killer-cult shocker THOU SHALT NOT KILL…EXCEPT. “For INTRUDER, we have an audio commentary with Scott Spiegel and [producer] Lawrence Bender,” Felsher tells Fango, “and a making-of documentary with Scott, Lawrence, [actress] Elizabeth Cox, Greg Nicotero, Howard Berger, Robert Kurtzman, Burr Steers, Craig Stark, Ted Raimi and others. There will also be trailers, audition footage, outtakes from the original NIGHT CREW short film, deleted and extended gore scenes from the workprint version, and more.

“For THOU SHALT NOT KILL, the previous commentary [by Becker and Bruce Campbell] will be there, plus a new one with me and lead actor Brian Schulze. There will also be a documentary featuring Josh Becker, Scott Spiegel, Ted Raimi, Robert Rickman, John Manfredi, Tim Quill and others.""

[fceurich39]

cool the intruder blu is gonna be awesome i wonder when it is coming out????

[dave13]

so does this mean the commentary on the previous synapse maniac cop dvd won't be included? that would be a disappointment.

[fattyjoe37]

I really hope the commentary is included. It's already gonna be annoying having to pick up both the Synapse & Arrow Blu-rays to get all the extras. If I have to keep the Synapse DVD as well then Maniac Cop (which I only think is OK) will be the title I have the most copies of on my shelves.

I don't think it's been posted elsewhere, but here are the Arrow bonus features for comparison:

- Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork
- Double-sided fold-out artwork poster
- Collector’s booklet featuring brand new writing on the film by author Troy Howarth and The Original Maniac: An interview with William Lustig, adapted from Calum Waddell’s book Taboo Breakers

SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Brand new High Definition transfer of film film
- Exclusive UK introduction to the film from star Tom Atkins
- Doomed Detective: Tom Atkins on Maniac Cop
- Lady of the Night: Laurene Landon remembers Maniac Cop
- Scripting a new Slasher Super-Villain: Larry Cohen on Matt Cordell
- Trailer

[x666x]

It's already gonna be annoying having to pick up both the Synapse & Arrow Blu-rays

Oh no! It will be great to have both versions on our shelves. Can't wait.

[CPT HOOK]

I will probably pass on the Maniac Cop blu-ray for now, I already own the Synapse DVD. But I'm 100% in for Intruder and Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except!


I just received Frat House Massacre in the mail today! This one looks like a blast!
"Cocaine-fueled sex, pounding disco music, unflinching carnage and rampant nudity... just another night at Delta Iota Epsilon Fraternity!"

[fceurich39]

I will probably pass on the Maniac Cop blu-ray for now, I already own the Synapse DVD. But I'm 100% in for Intruder and Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except!


I just received Frat House Massacre in the mail today! This one looks like a blast!
"Cocaine-fueled sex, pounding disco music, unflinching carnage and rampant nudity... just another night at Delta Iota Epsilon Fraternity!"

cant wait for intruder i still got the oop though shalt anchor bay dvd man synapse has had that title longer than it took nightmare to come out from code red

[spawningblue]

so does this mean the commentary on the previous synapse maniac cop dvd won't be included? that would be a disappointment.

Yeah kind of weird considering they released the prior DVD!?

[Nailwraps]

Maybe it was forgot to be mentioned.

[CPT HOOK]

I'd bet it will be on there, and it was just overlooked in the news story.

I think it is a combo pack anyway, so I'd imagine the included DVD is identical to the one we already have. So if it is not on the blu, it will still be on the DVD.

[Erick H.]

Just saw a screening of THOUGH SHALL NOT KILL...EXCEPT in Raleigh a couple of months ago,doubled with ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (the original,HATE having to add that ! ).I'd actually never seen it before,thought it was good,cheesy fun.The audience seemed to get a kick out of it.Might pick up this new disc.

[Katatonia]

I just received Frat House Massacre in the mail today! This one looks like a blast!
"Cocaine-fueled sex, pounding disco music, unflinching carnage and rampant nudity... just another night at Delta Iota Epsilon Fraternity!"

Watched it yet? :evil: I loved Camp Slaughter.

I bit and ordered it from Barnes & Noble yesterday. With the 20% member coupon right now, you can get it for under $10 shipped.

[CPT HOOK]

Watched it yet? :evil: I loved Camp Slaughter.

I bit and ordered it from Barnes & Noble yesterday. With the 20% member coupon right now, you can get it for under $10 shipped.

Mine was $10.98 from DVDPacific.

I haven't had time to watch it yet, I've had family visiting and the horror genre isn't really their cup of tea.

I will probably watch it early next week. If you see it first, report back and give us your review!

[Mikey Horror]

I would love to count the days till Intruder hits but I can't! Synapse, release date please, I'm dying here and Felsher is no help with all his teasing :)

[X-human]

so does this mean the commentary on the previous synapse maniac cop dvd won't be included? that would be a disappointment.

Forwarded email from Don May Jr. on this very question via a poster on AV Maniacs:Not sure yet. Talking to Bill. May have special on our site to order the DVD for $5.00 so people can get it.http://www.avmaniacs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11237&p=898367&viewfull=1#post898367

Disappointing but it sounds like Synapse's hands may have been tied by Bill Lustig.

[JGrendel]

Forwarded email from Don May Jr. on this very question via a poster on AV Maniacs:http://www.avmaniacs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11237&p=898367&viewfull=1#post898367

Disappointing but it sounds like Synapse's hands may have been tied by Bill Lustig.


That's a bummer, it's a sweet commentary

[CPT HOOK]

I think I will wait for reviews on both the Synapse and Arrow blu-rays, then make my decision. I already own the Synapse DVD, so I already have some of those extras.

Gotta say though, I kind of love the artwork on the Arrow blu-ray.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vYljM7G1qRw/Tj_1EuuuTEI/AAAAAAAACeM/gr-bQveuByI/s320/maniac-cop-3d-br-72dpi.jpg

[elDomenechHDG]

I think I will wait for reviews on both the Synapse and Arrow blu-rays, then make my decision. I already own the Synapse DVD, so I already have some of those extras.

Gotta say though, I kind of love the artwork on the Arrow blu-ray.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vYljM7G1qRw/Tj_1EuuuTEI/AAAAAAAACeM/gr-bQveuByI/s320/maniac-cop-3d-br-72dpi.jpg

I love BU but I'm gonna have to go with Arrow on this one. It pays to go the extra mile and Arrow is doing so by including a booklet and other goodies with their releases. And how can anyone not love that artwork? It's the icing on the cake.

[CPT HOOK]

Watched it yet? :evil: I loved Camp Slaughter.


I finally watched Frat House Massacre. It was maybe a little too weird for my taste. I enjoyed Camp Slaughter much more.

The big problem here is that the movie is nearly two hours long. And the "frat house massacre" doesn't begin until about an hour and a half into the movie. There are some interesting ideas here and there, but I didn't think it all really came together in the end.

They definitely captured that 70s/80s vibe though. The gore is pretty comparable to Camp Slaughter, maybe a little bit more here. They really amped up the sex and nudity this time around though. Actually, I don't think there was any nudity in Camp Slaughter, but there is quite a bit here (both male and female).

It reminded me quite a bit of Gutterballs. If you enjoyed that one, then Frat House Massacre might be worth a look.

[killit]

+1 for frat house. Cool movie. Only Coulda done with more nudity and less sadism. I'm a lover not a fighter

[Demoni]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vYljM7G1qRw/Tj_1EuuuTEI/AAAAAAAACeM/gr-bQveuByI/s320/maniac-cop-3d-br-72dpi.jpg

Arrow reviews:

http://10kbullets.com/reviews/m/maniac-cop-arrow-video-bluray/

http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/maniac-cop.html

[Katatonia]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vYljM7G1qRw/Tj_1EuuuTEI/AAAAAAAACeM/gr-bQveuByI/s320/maniac-cop-3d-br-72dpi.jpg

Arrow reviews:

http://10kbullets.com/reviews/m/maniac-cop-arrow-video-bluray/

http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/maniac-cop.html

Sounds like the transfer isn't an improvement over the Synapse release...and missing the killer 6.1 audio. Arrow wins on extras of course.

[Demoni]

Sounds like the transfer isn't an improvement over the Synapse release...and missing the killer 6.1 audio. Arrow wins on extras of course.

I like this film but I´m not too familiar with it to speak for myself but some reviews state that the Arrow colors are more natural and accurate.

Like you said, the Synapse edition wins in the Audio but loses in the extras.

For me, Arrow it is, I like better extras over a more potent audio.

It seems that all Arrow editions have a weaker audio when compared to the Synapse/Blue Underground releases.

[Katatonia]

Maniac Cop screen comparisons between the old Synapse DVD and the new Blu-ray: http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleiche/comparison.php?cID=674

[Zombie Dude]

Does anyone know if Synapse's blu releases are region free?

[Katatonia]

Does anyone know if Synapse's blu releases are region free?

Most have been region-free.

Intruder, Frankenhooker and Maniac Cop all have been region-free for instance.

[Zombie Dude]

Most have been region-free.

Intruder, Frankenhooker and Maniac Cop all have been region-free for instance.

Good to here. I want to pick up a few of these so I thought it'd be best to check here. :)

[dickieduvet]

Vampire Circus is locked, Dorm That Dripped Blood (Pranks) is region free!

[Zombie Dude]

Vampire Circus is locked, Dorm That Dripped Blood (Pranks) is region free!

That's good. I was planning on checking that one out.

[Horrorphilly]

Has anyone noticed on the BD of Vampire Circus,that the print has some rust colored spots? Im wondering if its just me,or if its a legit disc problem.I noticed it around the 20 minute mark in the middle of the screen.


Sean

[Demoni]

A comparison of Arrow and Synapse´s blu-ray of Maniac Cop:
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews55/maniac_cop_blu-ray.htm

Some highs and lows on both releases but just for the picture, Arrow for me...

[MorallySound]

DVD Beaver review of Maniac Cop: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews55/maniac_cop_blu-ray.htm

Look above your post. ;)

[Demoni]

Look above your post. ;)

?

[MorallySound]

?
The post was deleted I guess, since he posted about the DVDBeaver review right under yours which was quoted in my post.

[Demoni]

The post was deleted I guess, since he posted about the DVDBeaver review right under yours which was quoted in my post.

That explains it... :D

[MorallySound]

Red Scorpion Blu-ray/DVD combo pack details and extras - including a Jack Abramoff interview! And they are still working on more extras they haven't yet announced!

http://synapse-films.com/news/news-about-our-release-of-red-scorpion/

[elDomenechHDG]

I don't know if I'll be able to resist the awesome Arrow artwork and the fact that their release is out in 2 weeks. But, Holy Hannah, is the film THAT good? I hope all that work doesn't bankrupt the label :-)

[X-human]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VESlnGN7L._SL500.jpg
Debauchery

Director: Hidehiro Ito
Starring: Ryoko Watanabe, Serina Nishikawa, Mizuho Nakagawa
Run Time: 70 minutes
Release Date: April 10, 2012
Language: Japanese
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Format: DVD
Region: Region 1
Price: $24.95

Synopsis

Celebrating 100 years of NIKKATSU PRODUCTIONS, Impulse Pictures is proud to present THE NIKKATSU EROTIC FILMS COLLECTION, a continuing series of critically acclaimed, classic “eroductions” designed to shock and titillate fans of erotic cinema.

The sexy Ryôko Watanabe stars as Ami, a jaded housewife who pitches herself, body and soul, into the Tokyo decadence of the decade in an attempt to pep up her marriage. She secretly joins the elite “Madame Machiko Society Club” to experiment with discrete sex games and the thrill of making love to anonymous men. The sexual perversion and sick depravity she is subjected to, by her clients, is much more than she bargained for. Bondage, beads and whips are only the beginning! Can she escape this secret life she has chosen, or will it destroy her forever?

Features:
- Newly Translated, Removable English Subtitles
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- Liner Notes by Japanese Film Expert, Jasper Sharp
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BsEEjL1gL._SL500.jpg
True Story of a Woman in Jail: Sex Hell

Director: Koyu Ohara
Starring: Kozue Hitomi, Seri Kaori, Hiromi Maya
Run Time: 72 minutes
Release Date: April 10, 2012
Language: Japanese
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Format: DVD
Region: Region 1
Price: $24.95

Synopsis

Our series of films from NIKKATSU PRODUCTIONS continues with one of the most unusual and controversial “women in prison” films of all-time!

A group of young women is thrown into a horrible juvenile hall, due to their illegal acts. They soon wish they were back on the outside, as a gang of inmates subjects this “fresh meat” to the horrors of being locked up. Mayumi, a new inmate with a mysterious past, stands up for herself and fights back! NO ONE is going to push her around, and she hatches an escape plan to seek revenge on the person who had her incarcerated.

TRUE STORY OF A WOMAN IN JAIL: SEX HELL is a sleazy, sexually graphic and surprisingly violent entry in the “women in prison” genre. The opening uniform changing, nude medical examination sessions, communal scrubbings in the bathhouse, nimble-fingered lesbians and vicious catfights are all here… and more!

Features:
- Newly Translated, Removable English Subtitles
- Liner Notes from Japanese Film Expert, Jasper Sharp

Oh Synapse, how did we ever come to deserve you? :sperm:

[Mikey Horror]

No release date or specs yet, but God damn it's looking good so far.

http://images3.static-bluray.com/movies/covers/39443_front.jpg

[Zombie Dude]

No release date or specs yet, but God damn it's looking good so far.

http://images3.static-bluray.com/movies/covers/39443_front.jpg

Sweet. Looks like the perfect way for me to start my 42nd Street collection :D

[Nailwraps]

That's some sweet ass cover!

[MorallySound]

No release date or specs yet, but God damn it's looking good so far.

http://images3.static-bluray.com/movies/covers/39443_front.jpg

Woo hoo!

[Chomp]

I hate to be that guy but,...Twins of Evil? Wasn't that suppose to be out in January? Where are the two other Hammer BD's?

[buck135]

I hate to be that guy but,...Twins of Evil? Wasn't that suppose to be out in January? Where are the two other Hammer BD's?

If it wasn't you, it would be me. Let's go already dammit!

[delicreep]

If it wasn't you, it would be me. Let's go already dammit!

There are issues with the supplements.

[Chomp]

There are issues with the supplements.

Still?...wasn't that the issue as to why it wasn't released back in November?

[buck135]

There are issues with the supplements.

Fuck the supplements. Give me the damn movie at a reduced price.

[dave13]

has this cover art been posted yet?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5152rab4YsL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

a much bigger picture is available on amazon (http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B006OF25M6/ref=s9_newr_gw_d37_g74_ir07?pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0N20671T7JRZ80Y7K2VZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463383511&pf_rd_i=915398)

[MorallySound]

Specs for 42nd Street Forever Blu-ray Edition:

http://express.inf.br/movies/42nd-street-forever-on-blu-ray/

[SickNick89]

Specs for 42nd Street Forever Blu-ray Edition:

http://express.inf.br/movies/42nd-street-forever-on-blu-ray/

Can't wait for that commentary! I love the tracks on these discs. Probably my most listened to commentaries.

[Mikey Horror]

After the depressing Arrow Demons debacle, this is awesome news. Damn I would love for Synapse to get the distribution rights to Demons. If Anchor Bay still has them we'll never see them.

[SickNick89]

After the depressing Arrow Demons debacle, this is awesome news. Damn I would love for Synapse to get the distribution rights to Demons. If Anchor Bay still has them we'll never see them.

Seriously. I am a huge Demons 2 fan aswell and the promise of owning that on blu was thrilling.
Synapse is A1 in my book presentation-wise and I a thilled to have alot of these trailers (Thriller, Dr. Butcher, Grim Reaper ect.) in HD.

[Nailwraps]

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=8445

"Independent U.S. distributors Synapse Films have detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of director Joseph Zito's Red Scorpion (1988), starring action star Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, and Al White. The preliminary release date set by the distributors is June 12th.

Special Features:
All-New 2K High-Definition Digital Restoration of the Uncensored Version
Audio Commentary with Director Joseph Zito and Mondo Digital's Nathaniel Thompson
All-New DTS-HD MA 5.1 Soundtrack Mixed Specifically for This Release
HATH NO FURY – DOLPH LUNDGREN AND THE ROAD TO RED SCORPION Featurette
ASSIGNMENT: AFRICA – Video Interview with Producer Jack Abramoff
SCORPION TALES – Video Interview with Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini
Rare Original On-Set Behind-the-Scenes Video Footage
Animated Still Gallery
Liner Notes on the Making of RED SCORPION by Jérémie Damoiseau
Theatrical Trailer and TV Spots
Reversible Cover Design"

[ian]

The new Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except Blu-ray is pretty gosh darned awesome (http://www.rockshockpop.com/forums/content.php?2273-Thou-Shalt-Not-Kill…-Except).

[CPT HOOK]

^ Oh man! A Synapse sale would be very welcome right about now...

[evildeadfan123]

QUOTE=MorallySound;699965]Woo hoo![/QUOTE]

OH MY GOD. Can't wait until it comes out. I have all the 42nd Street Forever trailer complications, and the OOP 42nd Street Forever Presents Grindhouse Universe. I will be purchasing this when it becomes available.:evil::banana::p

[evildeadfan123]

The Blu-Ray edition of 42nd Street Forever comes out May 8, 2012, for $18.99, courtesy of amazon.com

[frightmares]

I never saw Red Scorpion but have heard a lot of buzz about the SE release. Is the movie really that good??

[spawningblue]

^ Oh man! A Synapse sale would be very welcome right about now...

Agreed! Maybe Horror Movie Empire will have another one soon :D

[Nailwraps]

Twins Of Evil scheduled for July!:
http://www.avmaniacs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48645&page=4

[Nailwraps]

Twins Of Evil details!:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=8629

"Independent distributors Synapse Films have detailed their upcoming Combo Pack (Blu-ray/DVD) release of John Hough's Twins of Evil (1971), a Hammer horror classic, starring Inigo Jackson, Judy Matheson and Peter Cushing. The preliminary release date set by the distributors is July 10th.

Two beautiful orphaned identical twins, Maria and Frieda Gellhorn (Playboy centerfold models Mary and Madeleine Collinson), move to the village of Karnstein to live with their uncle Gustav Weil (played by Hammer horror favorite, Peter Cushing), a fanatical puritan and leader of the local witch-hunting "Brotherhood." The village Count (Damien Thomas, Never Let Me Go), an evil man who secretly practices Satanism, uses black magic and transforms into a vampire. Unhappy with her new life, Frieda seeks escape and tragically falls under the spell of the Count. Now overcome with an insatiable hunger for human blood, Frieda has to hide her secret from her sister, and escape her uncle's killing grasp.

Special Features:
THE FLESH AND THE FURY: X-POSING TWINS OF EVIL (84 mins.) - An all-new, feature-length documentary exploring Hammer's infamous 'Karnstein' trilogy from the origin of Carmilla, to the making of TWINS OF EVIL! Featuring exclusive interviews with director John Hough, star Damien Thomas, cult film director Joe Dante, Video Watchdog editor Tim Lucas, and more!
THE PROPS THAT HAMMER BUILT: THE KINSEY COLLECTION – Featurette (Blu-ray Exclusive)
Motion Still Gallery (Blu-ray Exclusive)
Deleted Scene (Blu-ray Exclusive)
Original Theatrical Trailer & TV Spots (Blu-ray Exclusive)
Isolated Music & Effects Track (Blu-ray Exclusive)"

[X-human]

Along with True Story of a Woman in Jail: Continues (http://synapse-films.com/dvds/true-story-of-a-woman-in-jail-continues/) and Zoom In: Sex Apartments (http://synapse-films.com/dvds/zoom-in-sex-apartments/).

At this rate we can expect the next Hammer Blu-ray to be 'round February 2014; just in time for Valentine's Day. :P

[buck135]

I couldn't be happier. I love the Karnstein trilogy. Here's hoping the other two get released on blu in the near future.

[X-human]

Frankenhooker DVD Exclusive Release at Hamiltonbook:We have teamed up with the fine fellows at Synapse Films and will be the exclusive source for a new DVD edition of the Frank Henenlotter classic horror-comedy, Frankenhooker.

http://s16.postimage.org/ks5niecmd/frankenhooker.jpg

This is the uncut version in an all new 2K high-definition, anamorphic widescreen transfer, created from original vault materials and with digitally remastered 5.1 surround sound.

Special features include:

*Audio commentary with director Frank Henenlotter and make-up/effects designer Gabe Bartalos.
*A Salad That Was Once named Elizabeth--Patty Mullen Featurette
*A Stitch in Time: The Make Up Effects of Frankenhooker--Featurette
*Turning Tricks: Jennifer Delora Remembers Frankenhooker--Featurette
*Jennifer Delora's Frankenhooker Photo Scrapbook--Featurette
*Theatrical Trailer

(Thus it includes all the special features from the previous Blu-ray only edition.)

MSRP is $24.95--but we don't do list prices at Hamiltons so expect a lower price on release. Street date is a tentative June 5th.

While I like Blu-ray--and own many myself--I thought it was crazy that this flick was ONLY widely available on blu (unless you want to pay ridiculous secondary prices for the old, inferior dvd release) so we jumped at the chance to do this. http://forum.dvdtalk.com/dvd-talk/601201-frankenhooker-dvd-exclusive-release-hamiltonbook.html

So for all you Blu-ray haters out there HamiltonBook's got your back. ;)

[Nailwraps]

Hamiltonbook should do this for the 25th AE of Evil Dead 2. ;)

[Darga]

Hey, so I picked up the Vampire Circus blu ray like a year ago but just got around to trying to watch it the other night. Unfortunately, it wouldn't play on my PS3 though. Have there been any reported defects with this disc or is it just one of those rare compatibility issues with my PS3?

[dave13]

it plays fine on my ps3. does your machine have the latest updates?

[Drinkinstein]

Hamiltonbook should do this for the 25th AE of Evil Dead 2. ;)

Just order the Canadian blu-ray release, it includes a DVD version as well! (and a spiffy slipcover)

[Darga]

it plays fine on my ps3. does your machine have the latest updates?

Yup, it's all updated. Do you have the later smaller model? I've got one of the original big clunky ones. I'll have to try it out on somebody else's player this weekend.

[dave13]

Yup, it's all updated. Do you have the later smaller model? I've got one of the original big clunky ones. I'll have to try it out on somebody else's player this weekend.

no, mine's one of the older ones too....

[Katatonia]

42nd Street Forever Blu-ray review: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/42nd-Street-Forever-Blu-ray/39443/#Review

I am told that the DVD releases of 42nd Street Forever, Volumes 1 & 2, apparently contain a few trailers that are not on the Blu-ray.

Can anyone confirm the above?

[nateynate87]

Yup he is correct. Just off the top of my head The Legend of Nigger Charley is not on the blu ray.

[crikan]

42nd Street Forever Blu-ray review: http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/42nd-Street-Forever-Blu-ray/39443/#Review


Can anyone confirm the above?

The list of trailers that did and didn't make the cut can be found here (http://www.rockshockpop.com/forums/content.php?2346-42nd-Street-Forever-%E2%80%93-Blu-ray-Edition).

[Dobby]

Folks spot check your blu ray my disc is completely rotting. Make sure you have a good light source like a lamp shade. I guess the disc works OK for now but it just a matter of time. I doubt mine is the only disc fucked up with dots all over it. I got a feeling everybody got a rotted disc quite sure of that. Ow well can't win em all but you all need to check your disc peeps. Don't bother trying to wipe it off the problem is inside the disc. There is no way to remove the rotting off the disc arrgh. I'm on a fooking roll first that nailgun massacre crappy tape now this LOL! As long as this disc works guess I'll just live with it dope!

[Katatonia]

Nope, just checked and mine is okay Dobby. Maybe you can try contacting Don if you can't return it for an exchange? I'm sure he'd take care of it.

I have seen some of those little dots on some Blu-rays before however. I've heard that it's not actually going to affect the actual layer with the data pressed on it, it's just a manufacturing thing that happens once in as while...and shouldn't cause any playback issues.

[Dobby]

Nope, just checked and mine is okay Dobby. Maybe you can try contacting Don if you can't return it for an exchange? I'm sure he'd take care of it.

I have seen some of those little dots on some Blu-rays before however. I've heard that it's not actually going to affect the actual layer with the data pressed on it, it's just a manufacturing thing that happens once in as while...and shouldn't cause any playback issues.

If I tried selling this oh hell yeah the person would notice it. The dots and light scratches that look like rot are very visible. Not sure what to make of it just wasted my cash on this junk. Ow well live and learn when it stops playing it just stops life goes on. Will probably not be so quick buying Synapse products any time soon. I would have never noticed if not for the big ass finger smudge in the middle ring. That's what originally caught my eye and made me flip the disc. I also have no idea how to contact Synapse at all. Not sure I want the hassle nor do I want to invest anymore cash.

[Katatonia]

If I tried selling this oh hell yeah the person would notice it. The dots and light scratches that look like rot are very visible. Not sure what to make of it just wasted my cash on this junk. Ow well live and learn when it stops playing it just stops life goes on. Will probably not be so quick buying Synapse products any time soon. I would have never noticed if not for the big ass finger smudge in the middle ring. That's what originally caught my eye and made me flip the disc. I also have no idea how to contact Synapse at all. Not sure I want the hassle nor do I want to invest anymore cash.

See, that's exactly what I hate. Sure it might play now...but if I ever wanted to sell it in the future I'd have a rough time since the condition is flawed.

I'd go ahead and send a note through Synapse's website here (http://synapse-films.com/contact/) and see what they say.

[chrismac87]

If I tried selling this oh hell yeah the person would notice it. The dots and light scratches that look like rot are very visible. Not sure what to make of it just wasted my cash on this junk. Ow well live and learn when it stops playing it just stops life goes on. Will probably not be so quick buying Synapse products any time soon. I would have never noticed if not for the big ass finger smudge in the middle ring. That's what originally caught my eye and made me flip the disc. I also have no idea how to contact Synapse at all. Not sure I want the hassle nor do I want to invest anymore cash.

See this kind of attitude kind of irks me.

It's entirely possible you just got a bad disc, not necessarily that they all are bad. I'd see your point if this was say, you're second or third copy and they all shared the same problems; but this is the only one you have, and I can bet money that Synapse would replace it for you free of charge.

I got a copy of MANIAC COP back when the DVD came out and the disc was actually cracked from the middle to just near the edge. I actually didn't go to watch the movie till about two weeks later which meant I could no longer return it. All I did was mention this to Don and how I had to go get another copy and he offered to send one out to me right away, all I had to do was send him my defective disc which is the standard practice for any company.

[crikan]

Folks spot check your blu ray my disc is completely rotting. Make sure you have a good light source like a lamp shade.

Mine is flawless.

[Undeadcow]

Red Scorpion pre-order is down to $15 at Amazon.

[bruce h]

Preorder now up for Synapse's BASKET CASE 3, coming 10/9.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008S2CTWY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008S2CTWY&linkCode=as2&tag=cinema09-20


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T3lzrzH2fMo/SZB0FoiFmPI/AAAAAAAADxQ/qcJiYNlAflc/s400/gorebasketcase.jpg

[Undeadcow]

Preorder now up for Synapse's BASKET CASE 3, coming 10/9.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008S2CTWY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008S2CTWY&linkCode=as2&tag=cinema09-20
...Is this to be standard definition DVD only? Bad news, although I'm grateful for any release with proper OAR.

[Chomp]

Pass...a day late, and a penny short, Synapse.

Second Sight is releasing the Basket Case Trilogy on LE BD Steelbook, fuck yeah! And its Region Free.

[MisterTwister]

Good to see Synapse is finally releasing this!

[elDomenechHDG]

Synapse better get with the program - Second Sight (and other labels) are doing bigger and better things with movies and even coming up with better packaging. I'm way more excited over a Basket Case trilogy steelbook than a single film in a generic eco-pak. Ugh!!

[FulciLuvver]

Synapse better get with the program?!

So apparently extras-loaded editions of TWINS OF EVIL, RED SCORPION, INTRUDER, VAMPIRE CIRCUS, THOU SHALT NOT KILL EXCEPT, not to mention upcoming packed Blu-Rays of STREET TRASH, HANDS OF THE RIPPER, COUNTESS DRACULA and others don't qualify for the "program"

How do we know that Synapse doesn't have plans for BASKET CASE 2 and 3 for Blu later on with special features and all that?

Look I don't work for them or anything, and they don't need me to defend them, but what a bunch of snarky BS some people on here are giving them over one single release.

[elDomenechHDG]

Synapse better get with the program?!

So apparently extras-loaded editions of TWINS OF EVIL, RED SCORPION, INTRUDER, VAMPIRE CIRCUS, THOU SHALT NOT KILL EXCEPT, not to mention upcoming packed Blu-Rays of STREET TRASH, HANDS OF THE RIPPER, COUNTESS DRACULA and others don't qualify for the "program"

How do we know that Synapse doesn't have plans for BASKET CASE 2 and 3 for Blu later on with special features and all that?

Look I don't work for them or anything, and they don't need me to defend them, but what a bunch of snarky BS some people on here are giving them over one single release.



Whoa, whoa, don't get your panties in a bunch dude. Stop for a minute. I'm not a Synapse-hater. I just wish they were a bit more creative with their packaging choices, that's all. Some of us appreciate when our favorite films come in steelbooks, digibooks, whatever - it just makes the release a little more "special".

EDIT: Many people "don't give a shit" about packaging - that's fine. Some people won't even blink twice if their discs came in sleeves made out of toilet paper - that's OK too. But some of us like special packaging. That's not a crime.

[fattyjoe37]

I'll wait till I see what special features the Second Sight release has before I condemn the Synapse release. I love what Synapse has been doing with obscure films, but I want a release with the most interesting special features. Once I know which release that is, then I'll either grab the Second Sight trilogy or Synapse BC 3 (along with their previous BC 2 release that I don't yet own). And I, for one, don't give a shit about packaging. Packaging is not even a factor in whether or not I buy a release. I'd rather things be in a standard case for uniformity.

[Chomp]

The Second Sight Blu Ray BC Trilogy is chock full of extras including a brand new docu/interviews that were commisioned from Severin...I am pretty positive it will be in HD too.

BC3 was on Synapse's release schedule ever since BC2 was released. Sucks they are now finally releasing it...I'm sure they would have released it sooner but they ran into a few roadblocks...now they are peobably going to lose out on a bunch of sales due to the Steelbook...nature of the biz I guess.

[Darga]

Folks spot check your blu ray my disc is completely rotting. Make sure you have a good light source like a lamp shade. I guess the disc works OK for now but it just a matter of time. I doubt mine is the only disc fucked up with dots all over it. I got a feeling everybody got a rotted disc quite sure of that. Ow well can't win em all but you all need to check your disc peeps. Don't bother trying to wipe it off the problem is inside the disc. There is no way to remove the rotting off the disc arrgh. I'm on a fooking roll first that nailgun massacre crappy tape now this LOL! As long as this disc works guess I'll just live with it dope!

Did you ever contact Don through the Synapse website? They did quick job of replacing my defective Vampire Circus Blu ray.

[X-human]

Basket Case 3 has been in development for so long I wouldn't be surprised if Synapse had DVD only licensing. So as much as I love Synapse I have to agree that this is a day late and a penny short. DVD only when a Blu-ray is coming out from somebody else? Not too interested in that.

Chomp what roadblocks are you aware of? I'm sure Don didn't intend to have it this late out the gate so I'd but curious what the explanation is.

[Ash28M]

Did you ever contact Don through the Synapse website? They did quick job of replacing my defective Vampire Circus Blu ray.

What was wrong with your blu ray i haven't watched mine yet.

[buck135]

The fact that Synapse is releasing Hammer films on Blu-ray that look gorgeous is special enough for me.

[Zombie Dude]

Since we're on the Basket Case topic, does anyone know the cheapest place to order the steelbook?

[Nailwraps]

Review the Hammer House Of Horror Complete Series:

http://www.mondo-digital.com/hammerhouse.html

[Darga]

What was wrong with your blu ray i haven't watched mine yet.

Sorry, Ash28M- just seeing your post now. I had mine for several months and when I finally popped it in to watch it it just wouldn't load. I tried it on several players and never got it to work, so finally contacted Don and was able to get a replacement. I'm the only person I know who's had this problem, but you might want to check yours out just to make sure.

[MorallySound]

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg824/scaled.php?server=824&filename=definitivedocasylumdvdn.jpg&res=landing

The Definitive Document of the Dead is coming in November! Roy Frumkes has been working on an updated version of his original Dawn of the Dead documentary over the last decade and it's finally hitting the streets. I've been waiting for this thing since I ran into Frumkes in 2007 at a convention where Romero was a guest and he was filming a lot of interviews and such there.

THE DEFINITIVE DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD is a re-edited, remastered edition of Roy Frumkes’ portrait of George A. Romero, framed as a behind-the-scenes look at his 1979 classic DAWN OF THE DEAD. This version contains a wealth of new, exclusive material, including additional interviews with Romero’s family and friends, candid on-set footage from TWO EVIL EYES, LAND OF THE DEAD, DIARY OF THE DEAD and SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD and other surprises, plus a fresh audio commentary by Frumkes.

Plus another new Synapse release: Asylum (aka I Want to Be A Gangster). All the rest of the info in the link below:

http://www.fangoria.com/index.php/home/all-news/1-latest-news/7725-exclusive-new-document-of-the-dead-asylum-from-synapse

[buck135]

The Definitive Document of the Dead is coming in November! Roy Frumkes has been working on an updated version of his original Dawn of the Dead documentary over the last decade and it's finally hitting the streets. I've been waiting for this thing since I ran into Frumkes in 2007 at a convention where Romero was a guest and he was filming a lot of interviews and such there

AHHHHHHH! :banana: Awesome news! Day one! Thanks for the post Morally Sound! :D

[Demoni]

If I recall, the original "Document of the Dead" was 90 minutes and was shot over a weekend... so if this "update" was 10 years in the making what will the running time be? :D

[Mikey Horror]

If I recall, the original "Document of the Dead" was 90 minutes and was shot over a weekend... so if this "update" was 10 years in the making what will the running time be? :D

Yeah, I'm real curious to know the differences between this new version and the original to determine if it's worth a purchase or not.

[Demoni]

Yeah, I'm real curious to know the differences between this new version and the original to determine if it's worth a purchase or not.

I´m really into this recent wave of horror docs, but like you, I´m interested to know the upgrades as bonuses of this edition. The original "Document Of The Dead" and the doc of the Anchor Bay ultimate edition were great docs so this will have to be something enormous to make me get this.

[bruce h]

November pre-orders up:

The Definitive Document of the Dead:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0096ED4UE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0096ED4UE&linkCode=as2&tag=cinema09-20

Asylum: I Want To Be a Gangster:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0096ED4TU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0096ED4TU&linkCode=as2&tag=cinema09-20

Schoolgirl Report 9: Mature Before Graduation:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0096EN68O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0096EN68O&linkCode=as2&tag=cinema09-20

[X-human]

There is a limited edition version of Document of the Dead being released on Blu-ray as well:This EXCLUSIVE BD/DVD Combo is LIMITED to 1500 copies, and is only available right here from our website. It will not be sold in stores. The release contains a DVD of the new version of THE DEFINITIVE DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD (along with the new commentary), as well as a Blu-ray of the ORIGINAL 66 minute 16mm 1979 version of DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD, created for educational use at The School of Visual Arts, remastered in high-definition. Also included in this limited edition combo is a fold-out poster, created by artist Wes Benscoter, of the new George A. Romero painting used on the cover art.

Features:
- Limited to 1500 Units!
- Contains the new DVD version of The Definitive Document of the Dead, along with a high-definition Blu-ray of the original 1979 16mm version.
- A fold-out poster of the new George A. Romero painting used on the cover, created by Wes Benscoterhttps://synapse-films.com/synapse-films/the-definitive-document-of-the-dead-exclusive-limited-bddvd-combo/

I put in my preorder. Kinda sucks that only the original cut is in HD (new footage SD only?) but it'll be good to have all the same.

[Chomp]

Cool, I'll bite.

[buck135]

There is a limited edition version of Document of the Dead being released on Blu-ray as well:https://synapse-films.com/synapse-films/the-definitive-document-of-the-dead-exclusive-limited-bddvd-combo/

I put in my preorder. Kinda sucks that only the original cut is in HD (new footage SD only?) but it'll be good to have all the same.

Thanks X-Human. I appreciate the post. I would have kept my Amazon pre-order had you not posted this. Now there are 1499 of these available. :D It's very strange that the new material is on a DVD whereas the old footage is in HD.

[bruce h]

A lot of the footage recorded over the years since the original DAWN sessions was shot on different, non-HD formats -- that's why only the original, 16mm-based version is being made available on blu.

[Drinkinstein]

Just placed myself an order for the bluray/DVD combo too!

[Gore Lunatic]

Just pre-ordered my copy as well :)

[buck135]

A lot of the footage recorded over the years since the original DAWN sessions was shot on different, non-HD formats -- that's why only the original, 16mm-based version is being made available on blu.

I see. Thanks for the clairification.

[MorallySound]

Awesome news about the Limited Edition. I pre-ordered.

[Mikey Horror]

I pre-ordered too. I figured what the hell, beats regretting not getting it after it sells out. It's not like today isn't already a crazy expensive pre-order day between this, Twilight Time's Night of the Living Dead and the iPhone 5.

[Demon]

I think this Blu-Ray/DVD combo edition will be one of the rarest most sought after releases of the year... I fully expect the 1500 to be gone within a week at least.

[fattyjoe37]

There is a limited edition version of Document of the Dead being released on Blu-ray as well:https://synapse-films.com/synapse-films/the-definitive-document-of-the-dead-exclusive-limited-bddvd-combo/


Put my order in. Glad to support Synapse directly.

[Nailwraps]

Review for The Complete Hammer House Of Horror:

http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/e-h/hammerhouseofhorror80.htm

[buck135]

Review for The Complete Hammer House Of Horror:

http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/e-h/hammerhouseofhorror80.htm

I want this, but I need to get caught up on all of the new Hammer region B blu-rays now that I'm finally region free. It doesn't help matters that Criterion is releasing three must buy blu-rays in December (Qatsi Trilogy, Following, & Brazil).

[bruce h]

December pre-orders up:

Chiller: The Complete Series:
The television series Chiller was a five episode horror anthology that aired in the UK in 1995. Presented here for the first time in the U.S., these supernatural shockers feature malevolent spirits, a brutal serial killer and a haunted house set in contemporary England. Starring many of Britain's leading actors like Nigel Havers (Chariots of Fire, TV's Coronation Street), Martin Clunes (UK's Men Behaving Badly), Sophie Ward (Young Sherlock Holmes) and Kevin McNally (Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean series), this compelling collection will leave you chilled to the bone! Episodes include PROPHECY, TOBY, HERE COMES THE MIRROR MAN, THE MAN WHO DIDN'T BELIEVE IN GHOSTS and NUMBER SIX.
DVD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KUGQV8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009KUGQV8&linkCode=as2&tag=cinema09-20

I Love It From Behind:
A young girl named Mimei is working hard to get as many man-hood prints as possible. She's been collecting these works of art since high school, and her goal is to get 100 prints before her arranged marriage within the next month. Seeking help from her lesbian friends Masumi and Rei, she begins chasing various men around Japan. Mimei finally gets her last man and is met with a challenge! He'll allow her to make a print of his man-hood only if she can make him achieve ultimate ecstasy. She accepts, but finds out getting what she needs is a lot more difficult than she imagined! I LOVE IT FROM BEHIND! is jaw-dropping, naughty and fun!
DVD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KVHB5M/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009KVHB5M&linkCode=as2&tag=cinema09-20

Sex Hunter: Wet Target:
While rotting away in jail, Okamoto learns of the death of his beloved sister, Natsuko. Violently assaulted by a group of U.S. military men during a drunken joyride, she was found dead by local authorities. Haunted by the tragedy, Okamoto escapes from jail to hunt down and kill those who destroyed the life of his sister. What he uncovers during his investigation is much more horrifying than he could ever imagine! Fueled by rage, he meets the killers one by one as the film explodes into an unbelievable climax of bloodshed. A classic, violent thriller from the vaults of Nikkatsu Pictures, SEX HUNTER: WET TARGET is one of the most controversial entries in their erotic films series.
DVD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KUGQPO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009KUGQPO&linkCode=as2&tag=cinema09-20

[X-human]

Synapse Films on Facebook:Just letting everyone know... after many days of non-stop invoicing and packing, as of right now, all the "preorders" for our DEFINITIVE DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD LE BD/DVD COMBO (Synapse Films Website Exclusive) have been shipped (well, except for the two or three folks that didn't put all their information in their order, so we cannot even contact them to find out where they live)! Whew! What a crazy last few days it has been. It's not sold out quite yet of the 1500, but it's whittling down nicely!

I've heard reports of people getting theirs already too.

[buck135]

I've heard reports of people getting theirs already too.

I received my DVD/BD combo today as well. Big thanks to Morally Sound again for making me aware of this! :)

[Gore Lunatic]

Received mine yesterday. I haven't watched this since I got the original DVD several years ago. Looking forward to watching this in HD.

[fceurich39]

dont really care about this new remastered reeditied doc i just want the dawn of the dead ultimate edition on blu

[buck135]

I just finished watching this. The blu-ray is great. They did a nice job in restoring the original documentary. The DVD is a mixed bag. There are some pleasent suprises, such as Judy O'Dea, Lori Cardille, Greg Nicotero and Tom Savini among many others. Frumkes is on the set for Land, Diary & Survival. Then there is needless footage of the classic "Night of the Giving Head." It's safe to say this isn't a documentary that you will want the kids around when you're watching it. The addition of Romero's daughter was the best part of the new addition. To sum it up, it's hard to sell something as the definate version when you need to obtain the Arrow Dawn Blu-ray since this new DVD doesn't have the Lost Interview. The Arrow Dawn Blu-ray also has deleted scenes which were placed within this new updated interview. Bottom line, you need both.

[bruce h]

it's hard to sell something as the definate version when you need to obtain the Arrow Dawn Blu-ray since this new DVD doesn't have the Lost Interview. The Arrow Dawn Blu-ray also has deleted scenes which were placed within this new updated interview. Bottom line, you need both.

Didn't the old Synapse version have all this stuff, too?

Here's a little pic of my DEFINITIVE DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD cameo, haha. (I'm walking by in the background at the DEAD Trilogy hotel party.)

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/598482_4999037217542_1072998644_n.jpg

[bruce h]

Mondo Digital reviews:

DEFINITIVE DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD:
http://www.mondo-digital.com/documentdead.html

SCHOOLGIRL REPORT 9: MATURE BEFORE GRADUATION:
http://www.mondo-digital.com/schoolgirl9.html

[buck135]

Didn't the old Synapse version have all this stuff, too?

Nope. Only the deleted scenes. Not the interviews with Romero, Savini and Adrienne Barbeau.

[fallon6190]

Got mine this past Friday. Havent had a chance to watch it yet.

[MorallySound]

Am I glad I got the exclusive Blu-ray for Definitive Document of the Dead because the new cut of the doc, the so-called "Definitive" version is pretty bad... All of the new footage is shoddily placed and really doesn't offer too much insight other than cast members re-uniting and some funny family stories from Tina Romero. So having the Blu-ray of the School of Visual Arts 16mm version more than makes up for it because if I just got the stand-alone DVD of this "Definitive" version it'd be going up for sale.

[17thJuggalo]

Gotta agree, the "definitive" version is pretty bad. There's no transition between the various time periods of the documentary so it may be confusing for people that aren't hardcore fans. I haven't seen the Blu version of Document yet, but I've always liked that documentary so I don't mind that I picked this up.

[X-human]

Synapse Films update on Facebook:You know, I'm in a REALLY great mood today. Knowing what I know now, and the giant release(s) bomb that Synapse is about to drop, I have to do everything in my power to not just blurt out the names of a couple awesome titles we just acquired. Soon folks... very soon. But not soon enough for the speculation to get wildly out of control. Hahah!

Let the speculation begin, shall we?

I'm going with NotLD/Dawn. Maybe. We know Dawn and Martin are up for grabs. I don't know the true state of Night. I'm confident about Dawn, someone has to have that one and I'm sure Don would go all in on it. (Not so much on Day) Night would make an obvious pairing. I may be focusing too much on "a couple."

[Drinkinstein]

I'm hoping he's picked up some of the US rights to a few more Hammer releases!

[spawningblue]

I'm thinking Demons/ Demons 2. They seem to release a lot of the same titles as Arrow and with Arrow recently releasing these as well as Anchor bay losing their rights... just makes sense.

[elDomenechHDG]

My guesses are either THE KINDRED, which they had been trying to release for a long time, or they finally got clearance to use the lost footage for HALLOWEEN and are putting together a new ultimate cut.

[Chomp]

My guesses are either THE KINDRED, which they had been trying to release for a long time, or they finally got clearance to use the lost footage for HALLOWEEN and are putting together a new ultimate cut.

Oh yeah I totally forgot about that...shit, that was like 2-3 years ago that Don posted that...something about having footage of the young Myers POV shot's without the eye-hole filter? I can't remember all the details.

It would be awesome if it was Halloween with a color correction. Not sure how I feel about having an entirely new cut of the film, but seeing the footage as a bonus feature would be mind-blowing!

The Kindred would be pretty cool as well, but not quite sure it would garnish the kind of giddy tone as evident in Don's recent post. It sounds like its gotta be a big time name here.

[zbinks]

Synapse Films update on Facebook:

Let the speculation begin, shall we?

I'm going with NotLD/Dawn. Maybe. We know Dawn and Martin are up for grabs. I don't know the true state of Night. I'm confident about Dawn, someone has to have that one and I'm sure Don would go all in on it. (Not so much on Day) Night would make an obvious pairing. I may be focusing too much on "a couple."

+1

Dawn is completely absent from the Anchor Bay website. Night of the Demons could be a lesser possibility as that is also missing.

[dave13]

I'm hoping he's picked up some of the US rights to a few more Hammer releases!

that would be fantastic!

[MorallySound]

Synapse Films update...

Let the speculation begin, shall we?

I'm going with NotLD/Dawn. Maybe. We know Dawn and Martin are up for grabs. I don't know the true state of Night. I'm confident about Dawn, someone has to have that one and I'm sure Don would go all in on it. (Not so much on Day) Night would make an obvious pairing. I may be focusing too much on "a couple."

I, too, think this news sounds right.

And I'm sure The Kindred will indeed becoming because I know I've seen it on one of their release schedule Blu-ray inserts stating "Coming Soon", so I'd say that's already been announced and is not part of this announcement.

[shithead]

If Dawn or Night are announced, I'm gonna cream my pants!

[Nailwraps]

I'm going with NotLD/Dawn. Maybe. We know Dawn and Martin are up for grabs. I don't know the true state of Night.


The true state of NOTLD is that it's Public Domain. Anyone can own it (ANYone).

I'll take you up on your suggestion with Dawn Of The Dead (1978) however since that does look likely; it's not with Anchor Bay anymore (I checked the site), Synapse just release The Definitive Document Of The Dead and that seems now like a possible clue.

I wonder though if the annoucement will be the 3 secret titles that Don announced long ago. That said, my choices are Bad Taste and Meet The Feebles (with Bad Taste, seeing is how this year marks the 25th anniversary of the film, Peter Jackson's filmmaking career and his newest film The Hobbit, a new release is definitely in order).

[bruce h]

A pair of '70s US adult titles coming from Synapse's Impulse sublabel in February:

Same Time Every Year:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AKLLSNC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AKLLSNC&linkCode=as2&tag=cinema09-20

Serena: An Adult Fairytale:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AKLLSOG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AKLLSOG&linkCode=as2&tag=cinema09-20

[X-human]

The true state of NOTLD is that it's Public Domain. Anyone can own it (ANYone).

I wonder though if the annoucement will be the 3 secret titles that Don announced long ago. That said, my choices are Bad Taste and Meet The Feebles (with Bad Taste, seeing is how this year marks the 25th anniversary of the film, Peter Jackson's filmmaking career and his newest film The Hobbit, a new release is definitely in order).

Synapse wouldn't release NotLD without the involvement of Image Ten who produced it and still have the original negative. Don's had a lot of involvement with Image Ten on the Elite release and the Weinstein release. I'm sure he's been working towards that goal of getting it under the Synapse banner.

I'd forgotten about those "three titles" which I was shocked to learn WASN'T Vampire Circus, Twins of Evil or Hands of the Ripper once announced. "What could possibly be bigger than that?" I wonder if that fell through. I don't think it's anything else Hammer on his mind as the big titles like Dracula and Frankenstein are out of the question.

Bad Taste and Meet the Feebles has been in the back of my mind as well. They're not as "huge" but to actually work with Peter Jackson would be huge so I could see him being as excited about that as anything else.

[spawningblue]

So Synapse still hasn't announced the three titles?

[bruce h]

Some more Nikkatsu pink films coming in March from their Impulse sublabel, including one on blu! I haven't seen FAIRY IN A CAGE, but it's widely regarded as one of the best pinku eigas around.

Fairy in a Cage:
DVD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AY60AZA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=cinema09-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AY60AZA
Blu: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AY60AT6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=cinema09-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AY60AT6

Female Teacher: In Front of the Students:
DVD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AY6PK5A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=cinema09-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AY6PK5A

[fceurich39]

i wonder if they have the rights to dawn of the dead now since they got demons 1 and 2

[buck135]

i wonder if they have the rights to dawn of the dead now since they got demons 1 and 2

I hope so. I picked up a blu-ray of Dawn from Austria which contains the Argento cut. It's inferior to the Arrow and Starz bd's in picture quality. I would love it if Synapse or Shout! acquired the rights and releases all three versions.

[Mikey Horror]

I wish Synapse or Shout! would wrangle the Halloween rights from Anchor Bay.

[Nailwraps]

I hope so. I picked up a blu-ray of Dawn from Austria which contains the Argento cut. It's inferior to the Arrow and Starz bd's in picture quality. I would love it if Synapse or Shout! acquired the rights and releases all three versions.

I may have a hunch that Synapse may have gotten Dawn because:

A.) It's not on Anchor Bay's site anymore hence they lost the rights.

B.) Synapse just released The Definitive Document Of The Dead. A possible clue no less.

[dave13]

Some more Nikkatsu pink films coming in March from their Impulse sublabel, including one on blu! I haven't seen FAIRY IN A CAGE, but it's widely regarded as one of the best pinku eigas around.

Fairy in a Cage:
DVD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AY60AZA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=cinema09-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AY60AZA
Blu: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AY60AT6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=cinema09-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AY60AT6

Female Teacher: In Front of the Students:
DVD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AY6PK5A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=cinema09-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AY6PK5A

:lol: oh man, i love these releases. but where the hell is Pearl Diver: Tight Shellfish? my life will be incomplete until I have that film in my collection!

[Jimmy S]

Some more Nikkatsu pink films coming in March from their Impulse sublabel, including one on blu![/url]
Thanks for letting us know Bruce. Pre-order done as usual, I wasn't sure about the BR as all the other are on DVD and it won't fit with them... but the price are the same so why not, in the worst case scenario I'll by a cheap DVD copy on marketplace later if the "doesn't fit" factor annoy me too much.

[X-human]

Awesome. I love me some Roman Porono.

B.) Synapse just released The Definitive Document Of The Dead. A possible clue no less.

Synapse had that from the start and Anchor Bay's release was a special deal as far as I know.

But I actually suspect now that there may not be a Dawn of the Dead release from Synapse because they re-released Document. It seemed like a natural pairing and Synapse doesn't usually do a lot of tie in re-releases (unlike say Blue Underground). In fact they'll often delay things to finish out a pairing (like Street Trash) and be upfront about it. So I almost feel that when Don May knew he wasn't getting Dawn he just released Document without it.

But then again it makes a lot of business sense to make as much money from Document as possible and then release it with Dawn. Or release Dawn stand alone and then a few years later pair it with Document to tie up a few loose ends of cash.

It seems though Demons 1 and 2 were the titles he was most excited about. I'm not expecting anything "bigger" than those any time soon from Synapse anymore.

[buck135]

I'm shocked the Document of the Dead blu-ray hasn't sold out yet.

[fattyjoe37]

For a while I've thought of Synapse as the most customer friendly of all independent DVD labels, but something happened tonight that sealed it. I had ordered Six Days in Roswell from Amazon during Black Friday last November. I finally opened it today to find the disc bouncing around in the box, this caused a small scratch on the disc. The movie played fine, but when I hit special features on the main menu, the movie just started up again. I'm friends with Don May on Facebook and asked him if this was a known glitch of the disc (which was one of the first Synapse released). He responded that he had never heard of it before, but if Amazon wouldn't accept the return (as it had been a few months) that he could set me up with a new copy of the disc. I was able to process the return at Amazon, but the fact that he offered, let alone responded to a PM on Facebook from someone he doesn't know, shows how much Synapse cares about their customers.

[Nailwraps]

Info on the Demons 1 and 2 extras:

http://www.fangoria.com/index.php/home/all-news/1-latest-news/8483-exclusive-detailspics-new-demons-discs-bonus-features

[MorallySound]

Holy shit! One of the strangest and long sought after films from Canuxploitation's past is being erected from the grave via Synapse's erotic imprint Impulse Pictures!

http://oi45.tinypic.com/ofxzb9.jpg

"Those Evil Deeds of the Countess...SEXCULA!"

SEXCULA is a skin flick of legendary lost status. Shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, it was screened once before disappearing and sought after by cult aficionados for decades. Now, Impulse Pictures is proud to bring you the world premiere of SEXCULA. Sex film fans can finally get a look at this elusive crazy Canadian erotic/horror hybrid for the first time ever.
Starring a Marilyn Chambers lookalike in dual roles as Countess Sexcula, a buxom cutie with no qualms about lying nude on a table for the entire movie, and a horny bride who can’t wait for her ring. The nudity and sex are delivered nonstop in this campy horror romp. Watch in amazement at the naked picnic, the “girl-on-gorilla” strip tease, and stare in awe as a female pleasure-robot puts the plot into a time warp!

Bizarre only begins to describe… SEXCULA!

NTSC All Region
Chapter Selections
Liner Notes
Theatrical Trailer

YESSS! I cannot wait for this one!

[Dave]

How is the Document blu? Im thinking about getting it. Worth it or just get the DVD?

[MorallySound]

How is the Document blu? Im thinking about getting it. Worth it or just get the DVD?

The Blu-ray would be the way to go, as you'll likely get more enjoyment out of the 66-minute School for Visual Arts version of the original Document. The "Definitive" version isn't very good... All of the new footage and tie ins to the new films is rather mediocre...

[dave13]

Holy shit! One of the strangest and long sought after films from Canuxploitation's past is being erected from the grave via Synapse's erotic imprint Impulse Pictures!

http://oi45.tinypic.com/ofxzb9.jpg



YESSS! I cannot wait for this one!

"She'll suck more than your blood!"

:lol: that cover is amazing

and i love the title. its so phenomenally awkward to pronounce.

[MorallySound]

"She'll suck more than your blood!"

:lol: that cover is amazing

and i love the title. its so phenomenally awkward to pronounce.

And here's Canuxploitation.com's review for those who want to know a little more about the wild sexual world of Sexcula!

http://www.canuxploitation.com/review/sexcula.html

[dave13]

And here's Canuxploitation.com's review for those who want to know a little more about the wild sexual world of Sexcula!

http://www.canuxploitation.com/review/sexcula.html

nice review. i guess its because i've only seen their Nikatsu Roman Porno releases, but i didn't realize Impulse released hardcore stuff as well. i'm still interested, but the fact that its hardcore makes me hesitate a bit. call me a prude, but i don't actually own anything hardcore (In the Realm of the Senses and The ABCs of Love and Sex don't count, do they?), and it feels like i'd be crossing some kind of line by doing so. kind of like Jerry having to get orgy friends, or something like that....:rolleyes:

[crikan]

nice review. i guess its because i've only seen their Nikatsu Roman Porno releases, but i didn't realize Impulse released hardcore stuff as well. i'm still interested, but the fact that its hardcore makes me hesitate a bit. call me a prude, but i don't actually own anything hardcore (In the Realm of the Senses and The ABCs of Love and Sex don't count, do they?), and it feels like i'd be crossing some kind of line by doing so. kind of like Jerry having to get orgy friends, or something like that....:rolleyes:

Trust me Dave, you already have "Hardcore DVD owning" friends. ;)

But seriously, I wouldn't pop your cherry on these Impulse titles. Look into something like THE OPENING OF MISTY BEETHOVEN, or AFTERNOONS WITH PAMELA MANN for your first hardcore purchase.

That said, I understand your compulsion to keep going with the Impulse line. Due to the Nikkatsu series, Synapse has bought a enough good will with me I will be blind buying just about anything from the Impulse line for the foreseeable future. So much so I plan on getting both the DVD the BD of FAIRY IN A CAGE.

[X-human]

Trust me Dave, you already have "Hardcore DVD owning" friends. ;)

My thoughts exactly. And I'd define any movie as hardcore when you actually see the penetration of an orifice. :sperm:

So Synapse still hasn't announced the three titles?

I wanted to touch on this before but forgot. As far as I'm aware those three titles remain a mystery. It was many years ago, so maybe they trickled out over the past few years but I've never heard what specifically he was talking about. All I remember was it was teased just before Vampire Circus/Twins of Evil/Hands of the Ripper were announced but then Don followed up that Hammer wasn't what he was teasing. :shrug:

Don has already dropped four worthy titles since his original remark about a "couple" of titles for us to speculate on. So it's hard to get a read on what exactly he means which I guess it the point.

[bruce h]

i didn't realize Impulse released hardcore stuff as well.

The very first Impulse release (JUSTINE & JULIETTE) was hardcore, followed by another Swedish adult title THE SECOND COMING OF EVA. Then there's the pair of oddball hardcore docudramas REFINEMENTS IN LOVE and APHRODISIAC: THE SEXUAL SECRET OF MARIJUANA, and the recently released early '80s U.S. adult films SAME TIME EVERY YEAR and SERENA: AN ADULT FAIRY TALE.

The SCHOOLGIRL REPORT films, the Nikkatsu pinku eiga titles, and the three Brazilian pornochanchada releases (THE CHICK'S ABILITY, VIOLENCE AND SEX, and PORNO) are all softcore, along with the Christina Lindberg titles (MAID IN SWEDEN, WIDE OPEN, and ANITA, though hardcore versions of ANITA do exist around the world).

A pretty interesting variety, when you look at the label as a whole.

[bruce h]

Looks like the SEXCULA preorder is up -- love that cover art!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BB0YYP0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BB0YYP0&linkCode=as2&tag=cinema09-20

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Z0vrIpsOL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[Nailwraps]

http://www.kentaiblog.com/2013/02/demonic-phenomena.html?zx=9bd5af03a5a90cb4

[MorallySound]

Our national broadcaster digs up some dirt on the sordid and forgotten history of SEXCULA!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2013/02/12/bc-tax-credit-vampire-adult-film.html

[bruce h]

Mondo Digital on the upcoming Japanese pink releases of FAIRY IN A CAGE and FEMALE TEACHER: IN FRONT OF THE STUDENTS:

http://mondo-digital.com/fairycage.html

[bruce h]

DVD Beaver weighs in on the FAIRY IN A CAGE blu:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film4/blu-ray_reviews_58/fairy_in_a_cage_blu-ray.htm

[bruce h]

Next pair of Impulse Nikkatsu flicks announced:

FEMALE TEACHER HUNTING:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BSE8NI8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BSE8NI8&linkCode=as2&tag=cinema09-20

SHE CAT:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BSE8NFQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BSE8NFQ&linkCode=as2&tag=cinema09-20

http://dv1.us/p1/451/194451-d0.jpghttp://dv1.us/p1/452/194452-d0.jpg

[crikan]

^^ And what a sweet pair they are ;)

[Suicide]

So, I've just reviewed Sexcula (http://the-manchester-morgue.blogspot.com/2013/03/sexcula-impulse-pictures-dvd-review.html) for my site, and I think I have the first Sexcula DVD review out there. Such an odd movie, I'm not sure I liked it (I'm not big on porn like this) but it's pretty fascinating nonetheless. My review is a bit spoileriffic but there isn't much to the story to spoil anyway.

[bruce h]

Review of SEXCULA at Mondo Digital, from yesterday. :-)

http://www.mondo-digital.com/sexcula.html

[Suicide]

Ah, didn't even see that one.