Modern blockbuster cinema came of age with the release of three huge science fiction/fantasy extravaganzas in the late 1970s. In 1978 Superman was the last of these, a gigantic hit unfairly overshadowed by Star Wars (1977) and Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). Christopher Reeve is completely convincing as both Superman and mild-mannered alter ego Clarke Kent, sparking real chemistry with Margot Kidder's fellow reporter Lois Lane. Very much a film of two halves, the opening tells the origin of Superman from the apocalyptic fate of Krypton to his nostalgically rendered boyhood in the mid-West. After a wonderful sequence introducing the Fortress of Solitude the film changes gear as the adult Clarke Kent arrives in Metropolis and Superman battles arch-nemesis Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman). Though the tone becomes lighter and introduces comedy, Superman succeeds because Donner plays the titular character straight. From Marlon Brando's heavyweight cameo to the surprisingly wrenching finale, Superman unfolds as an epic modern myth, a spiritual fable for a secular age and a fantastic entertainment for the young at heart. With breathtaking production design, still special effects, gorgeous cinematography, thrilling set-pieces, wit, romance and John Williams' extraordinarily rich music score, Superman has the power to make you believe a man can fly.On the DVD: Superman is presented in an extended director's cut which adds eight minutes to the theatrical original. The restored material is so artfully integrated many viewers may not even notice, but it would have been nice to at least have the opportunity to watch the original via seamless branching. The sound has been remixed into extraordinarily powerful Dolby Digital 5.1--the superb main title sequence is worth the price alone--and the anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 image is, except for some unavoidably grainy effects shots, pristine. The commentary by Richard Donner and writer Tom Mankiewicz reveals more about the background than all but the most dedicated fan will ever need to know, while film music aficionados will revel in the opportunity to listen to John Williams' score isolated in Dolby Digital 5.1. On the second side of the disc are a eight alternate John Williams music cues, a selection of deleted scenes and the screen tests of a variety of would-be Lois Lanes, introduced and with optional commentary by casting director Lynn Stalmaster. These are fascinating, and show how right for the part Margot Kidder really was. A DVD-ROM only feature presents the storyboards plus various Web features, while the real highlight is a 90-minute documentary divided into three sections covering pre-production, filming and special effects. The picture quality on all the extras is very good indeed. An enthralling package, DVD doesn't get much better than this. --Gary S Dalkin
A box-office smash, an Academy Award-winner and a fan favourite since it first flew into theaters, Superman: The Movie assembles a cast and creative contingent as only a big movie can. As its heart (and for three sequels) is Christopher Reeve's intelligent, affectionate portrayal of a most human Man of Steel. Reeve, Marlon Brando (Jor-El), Gene Hackman (Lex Luthor) and Margot Kidder (Lois Lane) give performances that fuel the film's aura of legend. Watching Superman isn't just like being a kid again. It's better. Includes theatrical version on both 4K and remastered Blu-Ray Disc. Extras: Commentary by Director Richard Donner and Creative Consultant Tom Mankiewicz Taking Flight: The Development of Superman Making Superman: Filming the Legend Screen Tests Music-Only track Theatrical Trailers and TV Spot.
It's time for the Christmas break, and the sorority sisters make plans for the holiday, but the strange anonymous phone calls are beginning to put them on edge. When Clare disappears, they contact the police, who don t express much concern. Meanwhile Jess is planning to get an abortion, but boyfriend Peter is very much against it. The police finally become concerned when a 13-year-old girl is found dead in the park. They set up a wiretap to the sorority house, but will they be in time to prevent a sorority girl attrition problem? Extras: Film and Fur: Remembering Black Christmas with Art Hindle Victims and Virgins: Remembering Black Christmas with Lynne Griffin Black Christmas Legacy Original TV and Radio Spots
Decades before blockbuster Extended Cuts were common, Superman proved a true Man of Tomorrow. Superman: The Movie received an ahead-of-its-time makeover for its television premiere - nearly 40 more minutes of story, creating a two-night television event. Audiences had already been swept off their feet by Christopher Reeve's Last Son of Krypton, and now there was more to enjoy. Unseen in decades, this version is paired here with Richard Donner's definitive vision of his film, the Special Edition Director's Cut (2000), to create a supersized celebration of Metropolis' favourite son that preserves the director's intent while feeding superfan demands. Extras: (On Superman: The Movie Special Edition Disc); Commentary by Director Richard Donner and Creative Consultant Tom Mankiewicz, 3 Documentaries: Taking Flight: The Development of Superman, Making Superman: Filming the Legend, and The Magic Behind the Cape, Screen Tests, Restored Scenes, Additional Music Cues, Music-Only track
When George and Kathy Lutz and their children move to to Amityville, Long Island, they believe they have found the perfect family home. But the house has a shocking story and within its walls a demonic presence lies in wait that runs the Lutz's lives into a living nightmare. Their only hope is to get out before its too late.One of the most acclaimed and terrifying horror films of the 1970s, director Stuart Rosenberg's (Cool Hand Luke) The Amityville Horror features powerhouse performances from James Brolin (Westworld), genre film icon Margot Kidder (Superman), Rod Steiger (In the Heat of the Night), and cult star Don Stroud (Django Unchained). With a chilling screenplay by Sandor Stern and an unnerving score by Lalo Schifrin (Mission: Impossible), 88 Films is proud to present The Amityville Horror on UHD, stunningly restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative.Product FeaturesBrand new 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) in 1.85:1 Aspect RatioPresented in High Dynamic Range (HDR10)High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio Also IncludedDTS-HD MA 5.1 EnglishDTS-HD MA 2.0 EnglishOptional English SubtitlesAudio Commentary with Josh Saco and Claire DonnerAudio Commentary with Film Critics Kim Newman and Sean HoganAudio Commentary with Parapsychologist Dr Hans HolzerGet out of Amityville, Get Into New Jersey - Locations Featurette'Brolin Thunder' - An Interview with actor James Brolin'Child's Play' - An Interview with actor Meeno Peluce'Amityville Scribe' - An Interview with screenwriter Sandor Stern'The Devil in the Music' - An interview with composer Lalo Schifrin'For God's Sake, Get Out!' - featuring James Brolin and Margot KidderIntro by Dr. Hans Holzer PhD in ParapsychologyOriginal TrailerTV SpotRadio SpotsStills Gallery
Director Richard Lester (A Hard Day's Night) took over the franchise with this first sequel in the series, though the film doesn't look much like his usual stylish work. (Superman III is far more Lesteresque.) Still, there is a lot to like about this film, which finds Superman grappling with the conflict between his responsibilities as Earth's saviour and his own needs of the heart. Choosing the latter, he gives up his powers to be with Lois Lane (Margot Kidder), but the timing is awful: three renegades from his home planet, Krypton, are smashing up the White House, aided by the mocking Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman). The film isn't nearly as ambitious as its predecessor, but the accent on relationships over special effects (not that there aren't plenty of them) is very satisfying. --Tom Keogh
When George and Kathy Lutz and their children move to to Amityville, Long Island, they believe they have found the perfect family home. But the house has a shocking story and within its walls a demonic presence lies in wait that runs the Lutz's lives into a living nightmare. Their only hope is to get out before its too late. One of the most acclaimed and terrifying horror films of the 1970s, director Stuart Rosenberg's (Cool Hand Luke) The Amityville Horror features powerhouse performances from James Brolin (Westworld), genre film icon Margot Kidder (Superman), Rod Steiger (In the Heat of the Night), and cult star Don Stroud (Django Unchained). With a chilling screenplay by Sandor Stern and an unnerving score by Lalo Schifrin (Mission: Impossible), 88 Films is proud to present The Amityville Horror on Blu-ray, stunningly restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative. Product Features Brand new 4K Remaster from the Original Negatives High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio DTS-HD MA 5.1 English DTS-HD MA 2.0 English Optional English Subtitles Audio Commentary with Josh Saco and Claire Donner Audio Commentary with Film Critics Kim Newman and Sean Hogan Audio Commentary with Parapsychologist Dr Hans Holzer Get out of Amityville, Get Into New Jersey - Locations Featurette 'Brolin Thunder' - An Interview with actor James Brolin 'Child's Play' - An Interview with actor Meeno Peluce 'Amityville Scribe' - An Interview with screenwriter Sandor Stern 'The Devil in the Music' - An interview with composer Lalo Schifrin 'For God's Sake, Get Out!' - featuring James Brolin and Margot Kidder Intro by Dr. Hans Holzer PhD in Parapsychology Original Trailer TV Spot Radio Spots Stills Gallery
101 Films presents Black Christmas, director Bob Clark's final foray into the world of horror. Taking the babysitter and the man upstairs urban legend, Bob Clark manages to redefine the genre, in the process creating one of the earliest examples of the slasher that went on to inspire so many great films that came in its wake. As Christmas break begins, a group of sorority sisters make plans for the holiday. Jess (Olivia Hussey) and Barb (Margot Kidder) begin to receive anonymous, lascivious phone calls that put them on edge. Initially, Barb encourages the mysterious caller, but stops when he responds threateningly. Soon, Barb's friend Claire (Lynne Griffin) goes missing from the sorority house and a local adolescent girl is murdered, leading the girls to suspect a serial killer is on the loose. The police finally begin to get concerned when a teenage girl is found dead in the park - they set up a wiretap to the sorority house, but no one realizes just how near the killer really is! Product Features Audio Commentary with Director Bob Clark Audio Commentary with actors John Saxon and Keir Dullea Audio Commentary with actor Nick Mancuso Film and Furs: Remembering Black Christmas with Art Hindle Victims and Virgins: Remembering Black Christmas with Lynne Griffin Black Christmas Legacy 40th Anniversary reunion panel: Fan Expo Canada 2014 TV and Radio Spots 12 Days of Black Christmas Featurette Black Christmas Revisited Featurette Midnight Screening Q&A with Bob Clark, John Saxon, and Carl Zittrer
The few remaining residents of a Canadian sorority house are celebrating the onset of Christmas vacation when a thirteen year-old girl is found dead in the park. Soon it is discovered that one of the sorority sisters is missing which triggers a terrifying chain of murders within the house... Director Bob Clark's tense effective film is a precursor to the 'slasher' films Friday 13th and Halloween that would come a half decade later.
A group of eight sorority sisters find themselves being harassed by threatening and intimidating mystery phone-calls during Christmas break.
For the Superman completist a bumper collection of all five films in the Superman saga. Superman: The Movie - Special Edition sees the birth of a legend as we are introduced to the titular superhero and his Kryptonian origins. Also included is the expanded edition which features an additional eight minutes of screen time. This is followed by Superman II - Special Edition in which our boy in blue must do battle with three escaped super criminals bent on destroying the earth. Presented here in both its theatrical and director's cut versions the latter is expanded by an alternate beginning and ending as well as 15 minutes of restored footage of Marlon Brando as Jor-El. In the third instalment in the franchise Superman III - Deluxe Edition Superman learns of his Achilles heel when he is exposed to kryptonite. The penultimate Superman IV - The Quest For Peace sees the Man of Steel take on Nuclear Man culminating in an explosive showdown of epic proportions. When the Super One returns to Earth in Superman Returns - Special Edition he discovers that the woman he loves Lois Lane has moved on with her life and must figure out how to protect a world that has learned to survive without him.
Based on terrifying true events, The Amityville Horror tells the story of George and Kathy Lutz who believe they have found the perfect family home on the coast of Long Island. But the house has a shocking history and within its walls a demonic presence lies in wait that will turn the Lutz's lives into a living nightmare. Their only hope is to get out before it's too late! Features: Brolin Thunder' A New Interview with Actor James Brolin Child's Play' A New Interview with Actor Meeno Peluce Amityville Scribe' A New Interview with Screenwriter Sandor Stern The Devil in The Music' A New Interview with Composer Lalo Schifrin My Amityville Horror' Feature-Length Documentary with Daniel Lutz For God's Sake Get Out' Archive Interviews with James Brolin and Margot Kidder Intro by Dr Hans Holzer, PhD. in Parapsychology (Author of Murder in Amityville') Audio Commentary by Dr Hans Holzer Original Trailer, TV Spot, Radio Spots DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and Uncompressed Stereo Audio Options New Optional English Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired
The Long Island colonial house on the rivers edge seemed perfect. Quaint spacious and affordable it was just what George and Kathy Lutz had been looking for. But looks can be deceiving...and their new dream home soon becomes a hellish nightmare as the walls begin to drip blood and satanic forces haunt them with sheer unbridled evil. Now with their lives - and their souls - in danger the Lutz's must run as fast as they can from the home they once lived...or fall prey to its terri
101 Films presents the Bob Clark Horror Collection: collecting for the first time Clark's seminal early 70's chillers Black Christmas, Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things, and Deathdream (aka Dead of Night), in a limited edition 3-disc set, complete with booklet and newly commissioned artwork. Black Christmas It's time for Christmas break, and the sorority sisters make plans for the holiday, but the strange anonymous phone calls are beginning to put them on edge. When Clare disappears, they contact the police, who don't express much concern. Meanwhile Jess is planning to get an abortion, but boyfriend Peter is very much against it. The police finally begin to get concerned when a 13-year-old girl is found dead in the park. They set up a wiretap to the sorority house, but will they be in time to prevent a sorority girl attrition problem? Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things Led by a mean-spirited director, a theatre troupe travels by boat to a small island for buried criminals. The group gets more than they bargained for when the dead rise from their graves. Can they stay put until daylight against the undead onslaught, or do they flee into the pitch-black night? Will anyone survive? Deathdream In this shattering variation on The Monkey's Paw , grief-stricken suburban parents refuse to accept the news that their son Andy has been killed in Vietnam. But when Andy returns home soon after, something may be horribly wrong: Andy is alive and well... or is he? Special Features Black Christmas Audio Commentary with Director Bob Clark Audio Commentary with actors John Saxon and Keir Dullea Audio Commentary with actor Nick Mancuso Film and Furs: Remembering Black Christmas with Art Hindle Victims and Virgins: Remembering Black Christmas with Lynne Griffin Black Christmas Legacy 40th Anniversary reunion panel: Fan Expo Canada 2014 TV and Radio Spots 12 Days of Black Christmas Featurette Black Christmas Revisited Featurette Midnight Screening Q&A with Bob Clark, John Saxon, and Carl Zittrer Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things Commentary with Alan Ormsby, Jane Daly and Anya Cronin Alan Ormsby Interview Memories of Bob Clark Confessions of a Grave Digger: Interview with Ken Goch Grindhouse Q&A Cemetery Mary - Music Video Dead Girls Don't Say No - Music Video Trailer Photo Gallery Deathdream Brand New Audio Commentary with Travis Crawford and Bill Ackerman Brand new feature-length documentary - Dreaming of Death
If these walls could talk... the screams would wake the dead. Based on the chilling best seller this spooky study in psychological terror throws open the doors to your deepest darkest fears! The Long Island colonial house on the river's edge seemed perfect. Quaint spacious and affordable it was just what George and Cathy Lutz had been looking for. But looks can be deceiving... and their new dream home soon becomes a hellish nightmare as the walls begin to drip blood and
Superman The Movie: The movie that makes a legend come to life. You know the story. The planet Krypton is doomed. Only one man Jor-El knows it and rockets his infant son to refuge on a distant world called Earth. As Jor-El''s son grows to manhood he learns he possesses super-powers he must hide from ordinary mortals around him. It takes a big movie to contain the considerable talents of Marlon Brando Gene Hackman Jackie Cooper Glen Ford Margot Kidder Valerie Perrine and at its heart the most human portrayal of the Man of Steel Christopher Reeve. Superman an Academy Award winner (1978) for special achievement in visual effects is more than big enough. Directed by Richard Donner Superman: The Movie makes us believe this epic story all over again. Superman II: A nuclear explosion in outer space has freed rebel General Zod and his evil cohorts from their captivity in a fragment of Kryptonite. Having been banished from Krypton for their treachery against Jor-El they now plot revenge on his son - Superman. Arch villian Lex Luthor offers his services to Zod meanwhile Lois Lane has discovered Clark Kent''s identity. Will Superman surrender his superhuman powers to marry her or will he save the city of Metropolis? Original cast members from Superman create a blend of thrills humour and humanity that makes this sequel great fun for the whole family. Superman III: After Superman: The Movie's epic storytelling and Superman II's awesome battles how could the first two hits be topped? In Superman III meet Gus Gorman (Richard Pryor) a half-witted computer programming natural. For him a keyboard is a weapon and Superman faces the microelectronic menace of his life. Christopher Reeve reprises his most beloved role deepening his character's human side as Clark Kent reunites with an old flame (Annette O'Toole) at a Smallville High class reunion. And when Superman becomes his own worst enemy after Kryptonite exposure Reeve pulls off both roles with dazzling conviction. Incredible visual effects abound - but above all it has heart heroism and high-flying humor. All in superabundance of course. Superman IV: Christopher Reeve not only dons the hero's cape for the fourth time in Superman IV: The Quest For Peace but also helped develop the film's provocative theme: nuclear disarmament. For me it's the most personal of the entire series Reeve says. It directly reflects what Superman should be and should be doing. Superman does a lot this time around. To make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants archvillain Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) creates a new being to challenge the Man of Steel: the radiation-charged Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow). The two foes clash in an explosive extravaganza that sees Superman save the Statue of Liberty plug a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna and rebuild the demolished Great Wall of China. Your quest for superheroic excitement is over!
Superman: The Movie At the heart of this Academy Award®-winning*, fan-favorite box-office smash (and for three sequels) is Christopher Reeve's intelligent, affectionate portrayal of a most human Man of Steel. Reeve, Marlon Brando (Jor-El), Gene Hackman (Lex Luthor) and Margot Kidder (Lois Lane) give performances that fuel the film's aura of legend. Watching Superman isn't just like being a kid again. It's better. Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Director Richard Donner began shooting Superman II while concurrently filming Superman: The Movie, though the theatrical version of the film was ultimately directed by Richard Lester. In 2006, Donner's original unique vision was released for the first time. Jor-El (Marlon Brando in footage cut from the theatrical version) appears in key scenes that amplify Superman lore and deepen the relationship between father and son. Lois Lane plots more schemes to unmask Clark Kent as Superman. With so many changes, large and small, including a different beginning and resolution, this version is an eye-opening alternate experience. Superman II: Theatrical Cut Unwittingly released from Phantom Zone imprisonment, three superpowered Planet Krypton criminals (Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas and Jack O'Halloran) plan to enslave Earth just when Superman (Christopher Reeve) decides to show a more romantic side to Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). Gene Hackman also returns as Lex Luthor in this sequel that features a top supporting cast, witty Richard Lester direction, and visuals that astound and delight. Superman III: Meet Gus Gorman (Richard Pryor), a naive computer-programming natural. For him a keyboard is a weapon and, as a result, Superman faces the microelectronic menace of his life. Christopher Reeve reprises his signature role, deepening his character's human side as Clark Kent sees Lana Lang (Annette O'Toole) at a Smallville High class reunion. And when the Man of Steel becomes his own worst enemy after exposure to Kryptonite, Reeve pulls off both roles with dazzling skill. Relive Superman III with all its heart, heroism and high-flying humor. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Christopher Reeve not only dons the title hero's cape for the fourth time but also helped develop the movie's provocative theme: nuclear disarmament. To make the world safe for nuclear arms merchants, Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman) creates a new being to challenge the Man of Steel: the radiation-charged Nuclear Man (Mark Pillow). The two foes clash in an explosive extravaganza that sees Superman save the Statue ofLiberty, plug the volcanic eruption of Mount Etna and rebuild the demolished Great Wall of China. STEELCASE containing 5 steelbooks. Superman: The Movie (Steelbook 1) Steelbook Finishes Full Gloss On Disc Special Features Commentary by Director Richard Donner and Creative Consultant Tom Mankiewicz Taking Flight: The Development of Superman Making Superman: Filming the Legend Superman Screen Test Music-Only Audio Track Theatrical Trailers & TV Spot Superman II: Theatrical Cut & Donner Cut (Steelbook 2) Steelbook Finishes Spot Gloss on Title Treatment and Superman (front) Spot Gloss on Title Treatment and Superman logo (reverse) Theatrical Cut - On Disc Special Features Introduction by Director Richard Donner Commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz Superman II: Restoring the Vision Featurette Deleted Scenes Donner Cut - On Disc Special Features Commentary by Director Richard Donner and Creative Consultant Tom Mankiewicz Introduction by Richard Donner Featurette Superman II: Restoring the Vision Additional Scenes 8 1940s Famous Studios Superman Cartoons: Japoteurs, Showdown, Eleventh Hour, Destruction, Inc., The Mummy Strikes, Jungle Drums, The Underground World and Secret Agent Superman III (Steelbook 3) Steelbook Finishes Full Gloss On Disc Special Features Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler The Making of Superman III [1983 TV special] Additional Scenes Theatrical Trailer Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (Steelbook 4) Steelbook Finishes Full Gloss On Disc Special Features Commentary by Co-Screenwriter Mark Rosenthal Additional Scenes Theatrical Trailer Premium Extras (Steelbook 5) Superman '78 #1 Collectible Comic Book Certificate of Authenticity Photo Book 3D 'Phantom Zone' Lenticular 5 film Steelcase
What The Devil Hath Joined Together Let No Man Cut Asunder! Before 1973, Brian De Palma was impossible to pigeonhole: he made comedies, political satires and openly experimental pieces. But with Sisters (originally released as Blood Sisters in the UK) he turned to the suspense thriller and discovered his natural home and a style that would lead directly to later masterpieces like Carrie, Dressed to Kill and Blow Out. When Danielle (Margot Kidder) meets potential boyfriend Philip (Lisle Wilson) after appearing on the TV show Peeping Toms (a nod to the Michael Powell shocker), she invites him home, only to attract the ire of her twin sister Dominique. From across the courtyard, Rear Window style, reporter Grace (Jennifer Salt) witnesses Philip being murdered by one of the twins but the police find no body or any physical evidence. Naturally, Grace takes things into her own hands, and discovers more about the sisters' relationship than she bargained for Strongly influenced by Alfred Hitchcock and Roman Polanski, and with a score by the great Bernard Herrmann (Citizen Kane, Psycho), Sisters was the first true Brian De Palma film. Features: Brand new High Definition digital transfer High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentation Original Mono audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray) What the Devil Hath Joined Together: Brian De Palma's Sisters A visual essay by author Justin Humphreys All new interviews with co-writer Louisa Rose, actress Jennifer Salt, editor Paul Hirsch and unit manager Jeffrey Hayes The De Palma Digest a film-by-film guide to the director's career by critic Mike Sutton Archive audio interview with star William Finley (excerpt) Theatrical Trailer Gallery of Sisters promotional material from around the world Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys
The Wild, Wild West just got wilder with Tom and Jerry on the ranch! This time, the rivals team up to help a cowgirl and her brother save their homestead from a greedy land-grabber, and they're going to need some help! Jerry's three precocious nephews are all ready for action, and Tom is rounding up a posse of prairie dogs. But can a ragtag band of varmints defeat a deceitful desperado determined to deceive a damsel in distress? No matter what happens, with Tom and Jerry in the saddle, it'll be a rootin'-tootin' good time!
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