Cellar Dweller

dmeister · 08-06-2003, 01:11 PM

Just checked out an interesting flick tonight (you know I love my cheesy 80s horror) called Cellar Dweller. It actually had Jeffrey Combs in it for about five minutes, before being destroyed by a demon-ape-monster-from-hell. Cute flick. Hope they put it out on DVD at some point.

dmeister

y2doublet · 08-06-2003, 03:47 PM

I think MGM holds the rights to this. It was one of the "exclusive" VHS's Amazon, in conjunction with MGM, had for sale some months ago. The Burning, Clownhouse and After Midnight were some of the others so perhaps it'll be in the next batch of Midnite Movies or horror-DVD's they release. Haven't seen it myself but I hear it's decent.

Tawny · 08-06-2003, 06:21 PM

I don't remember this movie, but the title sounds familiar.What's it about?

Mortis · 08-06-2003, 06:21 PM

That flick sounds familiar. I'd like to check it out.

dmeister · 08-06-2003, 09:40 PM

Essentially, a comic book writer illustrates a creature that he inadvertently brings to life with the help of a grimoire. The creature basically gobbles up everyone in a boarding house of sorts. It's low-budget, but not without its charm. It actually reminds me a lot of Tales from the Darkside episodes. But, more interestingly, this movie represents one of those rare instances when the movie is actually less cheesy than the box cover art.

dmeister

bigdaddyhorse · 08-06-2003, 11:28 PM

It's a good, somewhat cheesy flick. I picked up the laserdisc (fullframe, looks to be un-matted 1.85) a while ago and enjoyed it, even though I got it primarily for Combs and he's outty after 4 or 5 minutes. Decent, if not obvious, low budget effects. Definitly worth a viewing. I'd trade my LD in for a dvd for sure, nothing extra here, just the film.

08-19-2005, 08:28 PM

Just watched an ancient vhs copy of this one. Really fun movie, i thought i'd only watch it for the monster effects and was expecting to be bored by the story, but found it all enjoyable. Much better than 90% of the high budget movies they churn out all the time. i feel refreshed.

Katatonia · 08-20-2005, 11:33 AM

I still have the VHS of Cellar Dweller around somewhere. I probably last watched it a year or two ago. It's a bizarre little film, mostly taking place in an "art school" in the middle of nowhere. It was an Empire Pictures release from Charles Band, and MGM almost definitely holds the rights to the title now. I'd like to see this and other old Empire pictures like Dungeonmaster and Spellcaster come to DVD... even some double feature DVD's would be sweet!

bigdaddyhorse · 08-20-2005, 05:04 PM

I made a dvdr from the laserdisc and watched it the other day. Definitly fun cheese. A legit dvd would be welcome.

Hellbilly · 08-20-2005, 05:19 PM

I recall some cool gore as well. It's been ages since I saw this though ... a DVD would be more then welcomed.

ZoSo · 08-20-2005, 06:04 PM

I recall seeing this on the old rental shelves.... picture of a cellar staircase... a set of legs walking down... and a big giant hairy clawed monster hand reaching from between the steps grabbing at the feet! SCARY!

08-06-2003, 01:11 PM	#1
dmeister Maniac Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 956	Cellar Dweller Just checked out an interesting flick tonight (you know I love my cheesy 80s horror) called Cellar Dweller. It actually had Jeffrey Combs in it for about five minutes, before being destroyed by a demon-ape-monster-from-hell. Cute flick. Hope they put it out on DVD at some point. dmeister

08-06-2003, 03:47 PM	#2
y2doublet Toxic Crusader Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Bergman-country Posts: 651	I think MGM holds the rights to this. It was one of the "exclusive" VHS's Amazon, in conjunction with MGM, had for sale some months ago. The Burning, Clownhouse and After Midnight were some of the others so perhaps it'll be in the next batch of Midnite Movies or horror-DVD's they release. Haven't seen it myself but I hear it's decent. __________________ "It ain't good being a no-jive turkey so close to Thanksgiving."

08-06-2003, 06:21 PM	#4
Mortis GARBAGE DAY! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 7,399	That flick sounds familiar. I'd like to check it out. __________________ Punish!

08-06-2003, 09:40 PM	#5
dmeister Maniac Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 956	Essentially, a comic book writer illustrates a creature that he inadvertently brings to life with the help of a grimoire. The creature basically gobbles up everyone in a boarding house of sorts. It's low-budget, but not without its charm. It actually reminds me a lot of Tales from the Darkside episodes. But, more interestingly, this movie represents one of those rare instances when the movie is actually less cheesy than the box cover art. dmeister Last edited by dmeister; 08-06-2003 at 09:42 PM.

08-06-2003, 11:28 PM	#6
bigdaddyhorse Detroit Hi-on Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Under a rock Posts: 11,957	It's a good, somewhat cheesy flick. I picked up the laserdisc (fullframe, looks to be un-matted 1.85) a while ago and enjoyed it, even though I got it primarily for Combs and he's outty after 4 or 5 minutes. Decent, if not obvious, low budget effects. Definitly worth a viewing. I'd trade my LD in for a dvd for sure, nothing extra here, just the film. __________________ "!" My Fucking DVDS

08-06-2003, 06:21 PM	#3
Tawny You guys got sour balls? Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,607	I don't remember this movie, but the title sounds familiar.What's it about?

08-19-2005, 08:28 PM	#7
sacateca Guest Posts: n/a	Just watched an ancient vhs copy of this one. Really fun movie, i thought i'd only watch it for the monster effects and was expecting to be bored by the story, but found it all enjoyable. Much better than 90% of the high budget movies they churn out all the time. i feel refreshed.

08-20-2005, 11:33 AM	#8
Katatonia Hellbound Heart Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 16,003	I still have the VHS of Cellar Dweller around somewhere. I probably last watched it a year or two ago. It's a bizarre little film, mostly taking place in an "art school" in the middle of nowhere. It was an Empire Pictures release from Charles Band, and MGM almost definitely holds the rights to the title now. I'd like to see this and other old Empire pictures like Dungeonmaster and Spellcaster come to DVD... even some double feature DVD's would be sweet! __________________ "Through unlit corridors of purest oblivion. Submerged in a sea of darkness without end. To feel nothing...hear nothing...for a thousand eternities." - Evoken - Quietus DVD Profiler Collection

08-20-2005, 05:04 PM	#9
bigdaddyhorse Detroit Hi-on Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Under a rock Posts: 11,957	I made a dvdr from the laserdisc and watched it the other day. Definitly fun cheese. A legit dvd would be welcome. __________________ "!" My Fucking DVDS

08-20-2005, 05:19 PM	#10
Hellbilly Water-squirting greatness Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Franconia Posts: 13,675	I recall some cool gore as well. It's been ages since I saw this though ... a DVD would be more then welcomed. __________________ "Common sense turns me on"

08-20-2005, 06:04 PM	#11
ZoSo The Fucking King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Corning, NY Posts: 1,081	I recall seeing this on the old rental shelves.... picture of a cellar staircase... a set of legs walking down... and a big giant hairy clawed monster hand reaching from between the steps grabbing at the feet! SCARY! __________________ =============================== - Smelling of death since 1976! - I warned you not to go out tonight. Drugs of choice: #1 \| #2 The Faces of Fu: Check It Out!

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