Lucio "King of the Eyeball Gag" Fulci made his name with a series of gory, gooey horror epics, and The Beyond stands above all as his outré masterpiece. The largely incoherent plot has something to do with a turn-of-the-century curse and a doorway to hell in the cellar of an old New Orleans hotel. Fulci shows his usual sensitivity with wooden acting, clumsy dialogue, and buckets of oozing blood and pus, but don't let that get in the way of enjoying this mad tale of zombies from hell invading Earth and eating their way through a cast of humans: crucified martyrs, blind visionaries, creepy hotel handymen, befuddled cops, and a plucky pair of heroes desperately fleeing a horde of hungry undead. The blood-red art direction is eerily beautiful, and Fulci's relentless long takes, punctuated by jolting shock cuts and eruptions of grotesque violence, create a mood of sheer paranoid horror right down to the final, mind-bending image. And don't forget the Fulci claim to fame: eyes are gouged out, eaten away, melted with acid, and (shudder) popped out by a spike through the back of the skull. Yech! If you dare ignore such piddling details as narrative logic and let yourself get carried away on the creepy visuals, it's a deliciously stylish treat, an edgy bit of Gothic gore pitched in all its bone-crunching, flesh-ripping, organ-splatting glory. This sadistic, sanguinary hell-spawn tale is for gore-hounds only. --Sean Axmaker, Amazon.com
Based on the novels by Bernard Cornwell, Sharpe (1993-7) ran to 14 full-length television films that follow the adventures of the titular soldier through the later years of the Napoleonic Wars. The programmes are an outstanding achievement for the small screen, dominated by Sean Bean's central performance as the heroic, troubled outsider who turns out to be a resourceful and loyal leader. Bolstered by a strong supporting cast, particularly Daragh O'Malley as Harper and (in later episodes) Abigail Cruttenden as Jane, Sharpe is often visually striking, the action tense and gripping. Consistency is maintained by all 14 episodes being directed by Tom Clegg. On the DVD: Sharpe on DVD contains a photo gallery and several screens of background text. The sound is full-bodied stereo while the very "sharp" picture has been transferred slightly letterboxed at 14:9. Though looking much better than the original TV transmissions the occasionally cropped framing makes it apparent the films were shot in 16:9 widescreen, so it is regrettable they have not been transferred to DVD in that format. Otherwise these are first-rate releases. --Gary S Dalkin
Flesh ripped clean from the bone… And the blood runs red…The bloody kills and red herrings come thick and fast as Dario Argento weaves a twisted web of sadistic intrigue in this classic Giallo from the genres golden era.A black gloved killer hacks a psychic to death but there was a witness… Marcus Daly, an English pianist, rushes to the scene but he’s too late to save her. He sets out to solve the murder but at every turn the mysterious slayer strikes, cutting off each line of enquiry with acts of grisly violence, each more shocking than the last! A surreal masterpiece from Dario Argento with a pounding score from cult prog rockers Goblin, Deep Red will leave you battered and breathless! Special Feature:Includes a tour of the Profondo Ross shop with long time Argento Collaborator Luigi Cozzi and a bookelt by Argento biographer Alan Jones!
Beethoven: A St. Bernard puppy 'adopts' a new home after escaping from dog thieves. The Newton family just haven't realised the trouble that 185lbs of dog can get into... (Dir. Brian Levant 1992) Beethoven's 2nd: Beethoven has fallen in love with the fetching Missy and is ready to settle down with a family of his own. Like it or not George Newton his hapless owner is about to discover the meaning of chaos - times four! Tchaikovsky Chubby Dolly and Mo a quartet of irresistible puppies that have definitely inherited their father's talent for getting into mischief. Trouble ensues when Missy's evil owner Regina heartlessly severs Beethoven from his lady love and plots to steal the pups too. Will Beethoven and the puppies be reunited with Missy? Will Regina get her comeuppance? Will George Newton ever know peace and quiet again? (Dir. Rod Daniel 1993)
Following the death of his girlfriend Nina, Rob is grief-stricken. But after a failed suicide attempt he begins to move on from the tragedy and falls for his colleague Holly. When Nina comes back from the grave to haunt them during their most intimate moments Rob and Holly try to figure a way out of their predicament. Special Features: A Look Behind Nina Forever Things That Are Not There Things That Were Not There
First published in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's The Wind In The Willows has become one of the best-loved books of all time, enchanting generations of children and adults alike. Voiced by an all-star cast including David Jason as TOAD, Michael Hordern as BADGER, Richard Pearson as MOLE and Ian Carmichael as RATTY with Una Stubbs and Beryl Reid. Brought to the screen by award-winning animation team Cosgrove Hall, The Wind In The Willows movie introduces us, for the first time, to our four intrepid animal friends. Toad decides that motor cars are the only way to travel, however his driving skills don't matchup to his enthusiasm. Our countryside friends come to his rescue and try to help him stay on the right side of the road, and the law, in this exciting adventure. BAFTA and Emmy award-winning, this movie set the template for the hugely successful five series of The Wind In The Willows that followed.
He's hunky, he's brooding, he's a do-gooder, and he was Buffy's first boyfriend. Angel, the tortured vampire destined to walk the earth with a soul, got his own series after three seasons on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and did what any new star might do: he moved to L.A. (the City of Angels--get it?) and set up shop. Angel (co-created by Buffy mastermind Joss Whedon) finds the titular vampire (David Boreanaz) as a kind of supernatural private investigator, fighting evil one case at a time and, like his ex-girlfriend, keeping the world from getting destroyed by vengeful demons and such. A darker, more film noir version of Buffy, Angel lacked the peppy humour that permeated Sunnydale but more than made up for it in its soul-wrenching gravitas, and it elevated Boreanaz to leading-man status, a role he filled out ably and then some. Initially, the stoic vampire was paired with Irish demon Doyle (the late Glenn Quinn) and fellow Sunnydale transplant Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), but Angel finally found its footing when Doyle was dispatched (giving his powers of precognition to Cordelia) and replaced by Buffy alum Wesley (Alexis Denisof), a fallen watcher who, like his friends, was hoping for a new start in L.A. However, pesky law firm Wolfram and Hart (a front for the demon mafia, as it were) reared its ugly head and discovered Angel's presence, thus setting the stage for a battle of good and evil--and if you're a regular Joss Whedon fan, you know that it's a never-ending war. This first season features guest appearances by various Buffy characters, including werewolf boy Oz (Seth Green), rogue slayer Faith (Eliza Dushku), deliciously evil vamp Darla (Julie Benz), and Buffy herself (Sarah Michelle Gellar), all of whom helped get the show off and running in style. --Mark Englehart
Fresh out of jail motor-mouth con man Gabriel Cane (Woods) sets up a bet with local gangster John Gillon (Dern) in which ageing prize fighter 'Honey' Roy Palmer must knock out 10 opponents within 24 hours. The con is on but exactly who is scamming who?
Derek Noakes (Ricky Gervais) is a tender innocent man whose love for his job and the people he cares for shines through. He works in a retirement home with his mate and landlord Dougie (Karl Pilkington); the home's manager and his best friend Hannah (Kerry Godliman) who is smart witty and always puts other people first; and there is Derek's slightly odd friend Kev (David Earl) who doesn't work at the home but is always around. This complete box set includes all episodes from series 1 and 2.
Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend Sarah - a teenager with an active imagination - summons the Goblins from her favourite book Labyrinth to take her baby step-brother away. When little Toby actually disappears Sarah must follow him into the world of the fairy tale to rescue him from the wicked Goblin King! Guarding his castle is The Labyrinth itself - a twisted maze of deception populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers. To get through it in time to save Toby Sarah will have to outwit the King by befriending the very Goblins who protect him in hope that their loyalty isn't just another illusion in a place where nothing is as it seems!
From the creator of Two Pints Of Larger And A Packet Of Crisps Susan Nickson comes BBC 3's latest comedy series Grown Ups. The series follows the trials and tribulations of a group of twenty somethings facing the dilema of whether to settle down or to carry on partying. Episode Listing: 1.Sour Milk 2.Givesies 3.Naked Splitty Dress Girl 4.Refkectomoz 5.Poorly 6.Tronsian Tronsian O Answawdd Da 7.Suprise! 8.Chimps
Damien is back in this remake of the chilling 1976 horror classic.
The early 1980s experienced a wave of technology fever, and it seemed like every machine wanted to be bionic. There was K.I.T.T. the car, Street Hawk the motorbike, Airwolf the helicopter, and Blue Thunder--which looked like the Mechano version of Airwolf. In what seems a moment of Austin Powers humour, it's explained that this super chopper cost "five million dollars"! Its supposed reason for being is aerial crowd control, but as Murphy (Roy Scheider) discovers--when not suffering 'Nam flashbacks--there's a government plot to silence a Senator who's disgruntled with urban pacification standards. Director John Badham obviously loved fiddling about with technology--he directed Wargames after all--and here there are lingering shots of buttons and switches, multiple takes of turns in the air, and any excuse used for a bit of primitive computer imagery. The secondary characters quickly begin to seem like wallpaper: Daniel Stern's spunky co-pilot has but one plot device to execute, and Malcolm McDowell plays the same tired old Brit baddie he's played for years. Ultimately it's the protracted aerial battle finale (which played havoc with LA air traffic control) that stays with you. Oh, and a gratuitous cameo from a nude contortionist! On the DVD: There are no special features here, except a trailer and filmographies. --Paul Tonks
The murder of his brother has left Jake moody and frustrated. The killer was a martial arts champion who is now asking for volunteers to star in his new kickboxing movie. Jake decides to take him up on his invitation....
Available for the first time on DVD this is the classic show headed by Carl Perkins the Godfather of rock 'n' roll along with a superstar cast including Eric Clapton George Harrison and Ringo Starr recorded at London's Limehouse Studios in 1985.- Johnny Roy & Jerry Lee- Boppin' The Blues- Put Your Cat Clothes On- Honey Don't- Matchbox- Mean Woman Blues- Turn Around- Going To Jackson- What Kind Of Girl- Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby- Your True Love- Spoken Intro To Sunrise- The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise- Medley (That's Alright Mama/Blue Moon Of Kentucky/Night Train To Memphis).- Glad All Over- Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On- Gone All Down The Line- Blue Suede Shoes- Blue Suede Shoes (Encore)
First published in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's 'The Wind In The Willows' has become one of the best loved books of all time, enchanting generations of children and adults alike. Voiced by an all-star cast including DAVID JASON as Toad, MICHAEL HORDERN as Badger, RICHARD PEARSON as Mole and IAN CHARMICHAEL as Ratty with UNA STUBBS and BERYL REID. Brought to the screen by award winning animation team Cosgrove Hall, 'The Wind In The Willows' original movie introduces us, for the first time, to our...
Collection of eight fan favourite episodes of the acclaimed US sitcom about the middle-aged Seattle psychiatrist. Having recently moved from Boston to his former hometown of Seattle, Dr Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) soon finds himself on the radio as the host of his own call-in advice show. When he's not dealing with his listeners' problems, he's getting caught up in disputes involving his retired police detective father, Martin (John Mahoney), his father's physical therapist, Daphne (Jane Leeves), his younger brother, Niles (David Hyde Pierce), his radio show producer, Roz (Peri Gilpin), and his father's mischievous dog, Eddie. The episodes are: 'A Midwinter Night's Dream', 'Frasier Crane's Day Off', 'Daphne's Room', 'Moon Dance', 'The Two Mrs. Cranes', 'Ham Radio', 'Ski Lodge' and 'Three Valentines'.
David Jason is the gritty and dogged Detective Inspector Jack Frost a man who has little time for paperwork or the orthodox approach. This release features all the episodes from Series Five of A Touch of Frost. Episode titles: Penny For The Guy House Calls True Confessions No Other Love.
When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers (Jack Black and Michael Cera) are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world in Sony Pictures' comedy "Year One".
The Fugitive: Vicky and Kevin Gordon find a beautiful ebony horse that has been mistreated and help restore his health. The Hostage: An escaped convict holds Kevin and Black Beauty hostage and forces Vicky to get food and clothing so he can complete his bid for freedom. The Recruiting Sergeant: Black Beauty is in danger of losing his freedom when a unit of British Army soldiers arrives in the village and Kevin is tricked into joining up. Sailor on a Horse: Vicky visits an old cottage believed to be haunted and finds an ex-sailor living there who proves to be a friend indeed when a lawyer threatens to evict the Gordon family from their home. Father and Son: Doctor Gordon tries to sort out a dispute between a grandfather and his son-in-law over the future of little Stan.
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