Terror (1978)

Hellbilly · 09-20-2006, 05:39 PM

Once seen, totally forgotten about it. Just done watching this fine slasher with a supernatural twist directed by Norman J. Warren. The scene that finally triggered my memory was

Spoiler:

the levitating car!

Such an awesome sequence.

Trying to remember which company released this on tape back in the days. I'm thinking Warner but I'm not sure. Anyone got a clue?

MrKateB · 09-20-2006, 05:57 PM

seems like it was one of those big-boxed cheap releases that kept getting re-released with different covers etc.

Shokk · 09-20-2006, 06:09 PM

My favorite Norman Warren film.I look forward to it's upcoming dvd release..

Hellbilly · 09-20-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Shokk

My favorite Norman Warren film.I look forward to it's upcoming dvd release..

Is there a new DVD coming out? I watched the Rhino disc. It's fullscreen but the transfer is ok.

Shokk · 09-20-2006, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellbilly

Is there a new DVD coming out? I watched the Rhino disc. It's fullscreen but the transfer is ok.

Not sure on the specs yet..

Its supposed to be out 9/26..we shall see.

09-20-2006, 06:40 PM

hi if im looking this up on ebay will it be under crypt of terror?

09-20-2006, 10:22 PM

Hmm...I have this on the Horrible Horrors collection. I was gonna get the Minotaur disc as well. I haven't watched it, but if I have it on two discs, I should check it out sooner rather than later.

eric_angelus · 09-20-2006, 11:20 PM

Love this movie! It seemed to always be playing at drive-ins as second or third billed to just about every horror movie when I was a kid. I have the horrible horrors set, but will be picking the new version up as well.

Shokk · 09-28-2006, 09:44 PM

Looks like The Terror will indeed be a widescreen presentation...Land Of The Minotaur is a pretty cool (though tame) flick also.This is a must have.

Hellbilly · 09-29-2006, 03:29 AM

Cool! I will definitely double dip

ReelFear · 09-29-2006, 06:23 PM

I picked up this disc a few days ago.
Land of The Minotaur is a film I've wanted to see for years. The print is OK, with some washed out color and some minor print damage. it is widescreen and features a great Brian Eno score.

the real reason to buy this disc is TERROR of course. The print is crisp and colorful! The best these eyes have ever seen it look! there is some hiss on the audio track near the end, but the film looks really good, so you probably wont care.

all this for under $10 bucks, you cant go wrong!

wago70 · 09-29-2006, 09:03 PM

Thanks for posting!

Katatonia · 10-29-2006, 02:27 PM

Both films are presented 16x9 anamorphic enhanced...even though that isn't listed on the package anywhere. Not the greatest transfers or sound elements used, but still surprisingly good. No extra features. And like the other Crypt of Terror releases, it's a flipper disc and comes with an outer slipcover.

The Cemetery of Terror & Grave Robbers disc is also worth checking out. Two underated 80's Slashers, from Mexico of all places.

Hellbilly · 10-29-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Katatonia

The Cemetery of Terror & Grave Robbers disc is also worth checking out. Two underated 80's Slashers, from Mexico of all places.

Cool. I bought that as well but haven't checked em out yet. Will do soon though.

Ash28M · 12-12-2010, 10:55 PM

Checked out Terror today for the first time and really enjoyed it. Why had I barley heard of this? This one is way underrated. It may not flow as well as it could of but there were lots of creepy scenes and imagery that in many ways kept me on edge. Some of the scenes must of also been influenced by Suspiria. The transfer on the Crypt of Terror DVD was more then I could of hopped for.

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09-20-2006, 11:20 PM	#8
eric_angelus Testacular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 1,906	Love this movie! It seemed to always be playing at drive-ins as second or third billed to just about every horror movie when I was a kid. I have the horrible horrors set, but will be picking the new version up as well. __________________ "You gotta be quick...you gotta be quick with me...I'm from Erie, PA!" On Facebook The reason I'm in debt

09-28-2006, 09:44 PM	#9
Shokk Lord Of The Thighs Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Buffalo,New York Posts: 1,489	Looks like The Terror will indeed be a widescreen presentation...Land Of The Minotaur is a pretty cool (though tame) flick also.This is a must have. __________________ Are You Morbid..?

09-29-2006, 03:29 AM	#10
Hellbilly Water-squirting greatness Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Franconia Posts: 13,664	Cool! I will definitely double dip __________________ "Common sense turns me on"

10-29-2006, 02:27 PM	#13
Katatonia Hellbound Heart Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 15,890	Both films are presented 16x9 anamorphic enhanced...even though that isn't listed on the package anywhere. Not the greatest transfers or sound elements used, but still surprisingly good. No extra features. And like the other Crypt of Terror releases, it's a flipper disc and comes with an outer slipcover. The Cemetery of Terror & Grave Robbers disc is also worth checking out. Two underated 80's Slashers, from Mexico of all places. __________________ "The machines are faster and the bombs are worse, as we're all sucked into this unholy curse." - Saint Vitus - War Is Our Destiny DVD Profiler Collection

09-20-2006, 05:57 PM	#2
MrKateB Asshole Extraordinaire Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,349	seems like it was one of those big-boxed cheap releases that kept getting re-released with different covers etc.

09-20-2006, 06:40 PM	#6
killnstalk Guest Posts: n/a	hi if im looking this up on ebay will it be under crypt of terror?

09-20-2006, 10:22 PM	#7
Numania Guest Posts: n/a	Hmm...I have this on the Horrible Horrors collection. I was gonna get the Minotaur disc as well. I haven't watched it, but if I have it on two discs, I should check it out sooner rather than later.

09-29-2006, 06:23 PM	#11
ReelFear Maniac Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: USA Posts: 869	I picked up this disc a few days ago. Land of The Minotaur is a film I've wanted to see for years. The print is OK, with some washed out color and some minor print damage. it is widescreen and features a great Brian Eno score. the real reason to buy this disc is TERROR of course. The print is crisp and colorful! The best these eyes have ever seen it look! there is some hiss on the audio track near the end, but the film looks really good, so you probably wont care. all this for under $10 bucks, you cant go wrong!

09-29-2006, 09:03 PM	#12
wago70 Robinson Crusoe on Mars Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Francisco - down by them two ol' sheds Posts: 2,979	Thanks for posting!

12-12-2010, 10:55 PM	#15
Ash28M HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 5,640	Checked out Terror today for the first time and really enjoyed it. Why had I barley heard of this? This one is way underrated. It may not flow as well as it could of but there were lots of creepy scenes and imagery that in many ways kept me on edge. Some of the scenes must of also been influenced by Suspiria. The transfer on the Crypt of Terror DVD was more then I could of hopped for. __________________ My Updated DVD/Blu-Ray Collection My Horror/Movie Reference Books Last edited by Ash28M; 12-12-2010 at 10:58 PM.

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