MGM August midnight movies!

03-29-2003, 06:42 AM

Just found this on dvd drive in web page...
Copied from their page...

Here are the details on MGM's August DVD promotion. All will be released on August 26 and retail for $14.95 each. Lot's of goddies here:

MIDNITE MOVIES:
COUNTESS DRACULA/THE VAMPIRE LOVERS--COUNTESS DRACULA: Letterbox 1.66:1; complete, uncensored British cut; commentary track with Director Peter Sasdy, Screenwriter Jeremy Paul and star Ingrid Pitt; trailer. THE VAMPIRE LOVERS: l.85:1, 16x9; commentary track with Director Roy Ward Baker, Screenwriter Tudor Gates and star Ingrid Pitt; excerpts from "Carmilla" read by Ingrid Pitt, accompanied by stills gallery; trailer. This includes all of the restored footage from MGM's VHS edition, plus the full-frontal nude shot of Ingrid Pitt emerging from the bathtub that has never appeared on any previous U.S. video release! This transfer also corrects a day-for-night scene that was mistakenly presented as "day" on the VHS.

COMEDY OF TERRORS/THE RAVEN--COMEDY OF TERRORS: 2.35:1, 16 x 9; interview with Screenwriter Richard Matheson; trailer. THE RAVEN: 2.35:1, 16 x 9; interview with Director Roger Corman; interview with Screenwriter Richard Matheson; rare promotional record featuring the voices of Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre and Paul Frees; trailer.

THE HAUNTED PALACE/TOWER OF LONDON--THE HAUNTED PALACE: 2.35:1, 16 x 9. New high definition transfer--first home video release in original widescreen aspect ratio! Interview with Director Roger Corman; trailer. TOWER OF LONDON--Letterbox 1.66:1; interview with Producer Gene Corman; trailer. (Note: Director Roger Corman was invited to participate in the discussion of this film, but chose to defer to his brother).

THE TOMB OF LIGEIA/AN EVENING OF EDGAR ALLEN POE--THE TOMB OF LIGEIA: 2.35:1, 16 x 9; two audio commentaries--commentary track # 1 with Director Roger Corman; commentary track # 2 with star Elizabeth Shepherd and film historian David Del Valle (from the Image laserdisc); trailer. AN EVENING OF EDGAR ALLEN POE: 1.33:1 (shot for television).

THE HOWLING: SPECIAL EDITION--1.85:1, 16 x 9; 5.1sound mix; new 48-minute documentary; commentary track from the Image laserdisc; deleted scenes; outtakes; trailer; more.

HORROR PROMOTION:
THE GHOUL: 70th ANNIVERSARY RESTORED EDITION--Karloff fans rejoice! Available for years only in murky transfers made from a ragged, cropped Czechoslovakian print, MGM's new transfer is the first U.S. release utilizing the film's original 35mm elements held by the British Film Institute. Extensive digital restoration was used to remove thousands of instances of film damage and clean up the soundtrack. The result is a transfer of THE GHOUL that looks and sounds better than anything available for 70 years.

RAW MEAT (a.k.a. DEATHLINE)--1.85:1, 16 x 9. Original uncut British version, featuring gory footage trimmed from the U.S. release.

SQUIRM--1.85:1, 16 x 9. New high definition transfer of the original uncut version approved by director Jeff Lieberman. Audio commentary by Director Jeff Lieberman

BURNT OFFERINGS--1.85:1, 16 x 9; audio commentary with Director Dan Curtis, Screenwriter William F. Nolan and star Karen Black; trailer.

CLOWNHOUSE--1.85:1, 16 x 9; trailer

I, MADMAN (a.k.a. HARDCOVER)--1.85:1, 16 x 9; trailer.

ONCE BITTEN--1.85:1, 16 x 9; trailer.

HORROR DOUBLE FEATURES:
POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE/POLTERGEIST III--POLTERGEIST II: 2.35:1, 16 x 9. POLTERGEIST III: 1.85:1, 16 x 9. Both films include trailers.

GHOULIES/GHOULIES 2--Both films are 1.85:1, 16 x 9, and include trailers.

TROLL/TROLL 2--Both films are 1.85:1, 16 x 9, and include trailers.

03-29-2003, 07:01 AM

Damn....I think I need to change my undergarments!

I gotta start saving my dough....these great movies all come out on my birthday!!!!!!! I love Troll....Troll 2 is absolute pants, but I'll buy the disc anyways.

Sweeeeeeeeet deal!!! Thanks for the info betterdan!

WesReviews · 03-29-2003, 07:05 AM

This list has changed a little since I first learned of the August titles, but it still looks very, very impressive. Bravo to MGM for releasing so many great horror titles at once. Looks to be an even more expensive August than last year!

One question though...Troll 2...why, God, why?

03-29-2003, 07:07 AM

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Originally posted by WesReviews
One question though...Troll 2...why, God, why?

Gotta agree with you there! Good ol' NILBOG.....geezus, that movie gives me the shudders just thinkin' about it! (and not in a good way!)

03-29-2003, 07:08 AM

Yeah, I just saw this at the Drive-In too.

I knew about SQUIRM (posted about it a good while back), but not all these others, most of which I also love! Can't wait to snatch these up!

On another note, I have to admit to being disappointed that THE BURNING, DEADLY BLESSING, THE BLOOD ON SATAN'S CLAW, JUST BEFORE DAWN, THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN, and FINAL EXAM are still absent, but hopefully they'll get releases soon.

DefJeff · 03-29-2003, 07:10 AM

that Troll/Troll 2 disc is mine on release day!

Hellbilly · 03-29-2003, 07:14 AM

I, Madman & Clownhouse, Squirm & Raw Meat. Those are mine!

03-29-2003, 07:17 AM

Never seen Clownhouse is it any good? What's it about? I didn't really care for I Madman if it's the same movie I'm thinking about. Did it have some book character come to life and kill people? I can't wait for Squirm, The Howling S.E. and Burnt Offerings though.

03-29-2003, 07:18 AM

Troll 1&2, Ghoulies 1&2, Poltergeist 2&3, Howling SE, Burnt Offerings, Comedy of Terrors/The Raven.......all mine!

03-29-2003, 07:21 AM

I really hate the TROLL films, so I won't be getting that, but I'll be getting the GHOULIES films as I adore Part 2.

03-29-2003, 07:23 AM

What about Squirm blairmonster? I first saw this at the drivein when I was little and it terrified me

Ever since then I have loved this weird movie.

WesReviews · 03-29-2003, 07:26 AM

Burnt Offerings, Squirm, Raw Meat, The Howling (is it just me, or is it weird that The Howling is a Midnite Movie and not a stand-alone SE?) The Ghoul, and most of the Midnite Movies. May pick up Poltergeist II and III if i'm in the mood. hehe.

03-29-2003, 07:28 AM

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Originally posted by betterdan
What about Squirm blairmonster? I first saw this at the drivein when I was little and it terrified me Ever since then I have loved this weird movie.

Haven't seen it yet...but based on the good reviews I'm hearing, I'll probably pick this one up as well!

WesReviews · 03-29-2003, 07:32 AM

I'm glad to see that MGM went with the title "Raw Meat" and not "Deathline". When I originally heard of its inclusion in the Aug. slate, it was going to be released as "Deathline". Looks like they're going with "Raw Meat" though.

Better title.

Hellbilly · 03-29-2003, 07:34 AM

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Originally posted by betterdan
Never seen Clownhouse is it any good? What's it about?

It's about three psycho's who escape from a mental institution, dress up as clowns terrorizing three boys (one with a clown-phobia) who happen to be "Home Alone". Great, scary movie.

03-29-2003, 06:42 AM	#1
betterdan Guest Posts: n/a	MGM August midnight movies! Just found this on dvd drive in web page... Copied from their page... Here are the details on MGM's August DVD promotion. All will be released on August 26 and retail for $14.95 each. Lot's of goddies here: MIDNITE MOVIES: COUNTESS DRACULA/THE VAMPIRE LOVERS--COUNTESS DRACULA: Letterbox 1.66:1; complete, uncensored British cut; commentary track with Director Peter Sasdy, Screenwriter Jeremy Paul and star Ingrid Pitt; trailer. THE VAMPIRE LOVERS: l.85:1, 16x9; commentary track with Director Roy Ward Baker, Screenwriter Tudor Gates and star Ingrid Pitt; excerpts from "Carmilla" read by Ingrid Pitt, accompanied by stills gallery; trailer. This includes all of the restored footage from MGM's VHS edition, plus the full-frontal nude shot of Ingrid Pitt emerging from the bathtub that has never appeared on any previous U.S. video release! This transfer also corrects a day-for-night scene that was mistakenly presented as "day" on the VHS. COMEDY OF TERRORS/THE RAVEN--COMEDY OF TERRORS: 2.35:1, 16 x 9; interview with Screenwriter Richard Matheson; trailer. THE RAVEN: 2.35:1, 16 x 9; interview with Director Roger Corman; interview with Screenwriter Richard Matheson; rare promotional record featuring the voices of Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre and Paul Frees; trailer. THE HAUNTED PALACE/TOWER OF LONDON--THE HAUNTED PALACE: 2.35:1, 16 x 9. New high definition transfer--first home video release in original widescreen aspect ratio! Interview with Director Roger Corman; trailer. TOWER OF LONDON--Letterbox 1.66:1; interview with Producer Gene Corman; trailer. (Note: Director Roger Corman was invited to participate in the discussion of this film, but chose to defer to his brother). THE TOMB OF LIGEIA/AN EVENING OF EDGAR ALLEN POE--THE TOMB OF LIGEIA: 2.35:1, 16 x 9; two audio commentaries--commentary track # 1 with Director Roger Corman; commentary track # 2 with star Elizabeth Shepherd and film historian David Del Valle (from the Image laserdisc); trailer. AN EVENING OF EDGAR ALLEN POE: 1.33:1 (shot for television). THE HOWLING: SPECIAL EDITION--1.85:1, 16 x 9; 5.1sound mix; new 48-minute documentary; commentary track from the Image laserdisc; deleted scenes; outtakes; trailer; more. HORROR PROMOTION: THE GHOUL: 70th ANNIVERSARY RESTORED EDITION--Karloff fans rejoice! Available for years only in murky transfers made from a ragged, cropped Czechoslovakian print, MGM's new transfer is the first U.S. release utilizing the film's original 35mm elements held by the British Film Institute. Extensive digital restoration was used to remove thousands of instances of film damage and clean up the soundtrack. The result is a transfer of THE GHOUL that looks and sounds better than anything available for 70 years. RAW MEAT (a.k.a. DEATHLINE)--1.85:1, 16 x 9. Original uncut British version, featuring gory footage trimmed from the U.S. release. SQUIRM--1.85:1, 16 x 9. New high definition transfer of the original uncut version approved by director Jeff Lieberman. Audio commentary by Director Jeff Lieberman BURNT OFFERINGS--1.85:1, 16 x 9; audio commentary with Director Dan Curtis, Screenwriter William F. Nolan and star Karen Black; trailer. CLOWNHOUSE--1.85:1, 16 x 9; trailer I, MADMAN (a.k.a. HARDCOVER)--1.85:1, 16 x 9; trailer. ONCE BITTEN--1.85:1, 16 x 9; trailer. HORROR DOUBLE FEATURES: POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE/POLTERGEIST III--POLTERGEIST II: 2.35:1, 16 x 9. POLTERGEIST III: 1.85:1, 16 x 9. Both films include trailers. GHOULIES/GHOULIES 2--Both films are 1.85:1, 16 x 9, and include trailers. TROLL/TROLL 2--Both films are 1.85:1, 16 x 9, and include trailers.

03-29-2003, 07:05 AM	#3
WesReviews HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pikeville, KY Posts: 1,464	This list has changed a little since I first learned of the August titles, but it still looks very, very impressive. Bravo to MGM for releasing so many great horror titles at once. Looks to be an even more expensive August than last year! One question though...Troll 2...why, God, why? __________________ "This Scientology stuff for real? Sounds like some weird cult you'd find in a Troma movie." - S-10 Oh, The Horror! Reviews - Horror movie reviews... all decades, all sub-genres. ACTION ALLIANCE - Action film talk with action film fans. "Life differs from the play only in this... it has no plot, all is vague, desultory, unconnected till the curtain drops with the mystery unsolved." - Edward George Bulwer-Lytton

03-29-2003, 07:08 AM	#5
Cujo108 Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, I just saw this at the Drive-In too. I knew about SQUIRM (posted about it a good while back), but not all these others, most of which I also love! Can't wait to snatch these up! On another note, I have to admit to being disappointed that THE BURNING, DEADLY BLESSING, THE BLOOD ON SATAN'S CLAW, JUST BEFORE DAWN, THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN, and FINAL EXAM are still absent, but hopefully they'll get releases soon. Last edited by Cujo108; 03-29-2003 at 07:11 AM.

03-29-2003, 07:10 AM	#6
DefJeff Franca Stoppi's #1 fan Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hamden, CT Posts: 3,112	that Troll/Troll 2 disc is mine on release day! __________________ Thrash explains TWIN PEAKS!: <thrashard76> its the ultimate tribute to Italian cinema, no real plot but fun just the same My Growing DVD Collection

03-29-2003, 07:14 AM	#7
Hellbilly Water-squirting greatness Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Franconia Posts: 13,666	I, Madman & Clownhouse, Squirm & Raw Meat. Those are mine! __________________ "Common sense turns me on"

03-29-2003, 07:01 AM	#2
blairmonster Guest Posts: n/a	Damn....I think I need to change my undergarments! I gotta start saving my dough....these great movies all come out on my birthday!!!!!!! I love Troll....Troll 2 is absolute pants, but I'll buy the disc anyways. Sweeeeeeeeet deal!!! Thanks for the info betterdan!

03-29-2003, 07:17 AM	#8
betterdan Guest Posts: n/a	Never seen Clownhouse is it any good? What's it about? I didn't really care for I Madman if it's the same movie I'm thinking about. Did it have some book character come to life and kill people? I can't wait for Squirm, The Howling S.E. and Burnt Offerings though.

03-29-2003, 07:18 AM	#9
blairmonster Guest Posts: n/a	Troll 1&2, Ghoulies 1&2, Poltergeist 2&3, Howling SE, Burnt Offerings, Comedy of Terrors/The Raven.......all mine!

03-29-2003, 07:21 AM	#10
Cujo108 Guest Posts: n/a	I really hate the TROLL films, so I won't be getting that, but I'll be getting the GHOULIES films as I adore Part 2.

03-29-2003, 07:23 AM	#11
betterdan Guest Posts: n/a	What about Squirm blairmonster? I first saw this at the drivein when I was little and it terrified me Ever since then I have loved this weird movie.

03-29-2003, 07:26 AM	#12
WesReviews HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pikeville, KY Posts: 1,464	Burnt Offerings, Squirm, Raw Meat, The Howling (is it just me, or is it weird that The Howling is a Midnite Movie and not a stand-alone SE?) The Ghoul, and most of the Midnite Movies. May pick up Poltergeist II and III if i'm in the mood. hehe. __________________ "This Scientology stuff for real? Sounds like some weird cult you'd find in a Troma movie." - S-10 Oh, The Horror! Reviews - Horror movie reviews... all decades, all sub-genres. ACTION ALLIANCE - Action film talk with action film fans. "Life differs from the play only in this... it has no plot, all is vague, desultory, unconnected till the curtain drops with the mystery unsolved." - Edward George Bulwer-Lytton

03-29-2003, 07:32 AM	#14
WesReviews HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pikeville, KY Posts: 1,464	I'm glad to see that MGM went with the title "Raw Meat" and not "Deathline". When I originally heard of its inclusion in the Aug. slate, it was going to be released as "Deathline". Looks like they're going with "Raw Meat" though. Better title. __________________ "This Scientology stuff for real? Sounds like some weird cult you'd find in a Troma movie." - S-10 Oh, The Horror! Reviews - Horror movie reviews... all decades, all sub-genres. ACTION ALLIANCE - Action film talk with action film fans. "Life differs from the play only in this... it has no plot, all is vague, desultory, unconnected till the curtain drops with the mystery unsolved." - Edward George Bulwer-Lytton

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