The last defence. The last hope. The battle for the future of the world has begun. In the 1980s, faced with the demise of the drive-in and the rise of the multiplex, New World Pictures the independent studio established by Roger Corman increasingly relied on smaller-scale productions, made with an eye to the cable TV and home video markets. Among these was Def-Con 4, an example of so-called Canuxploitation or Canadian exploitation cinema, riding on the coat-tails of the boom in post-apocalyptic disaster movies that began in the previous decade. Two months after the planet is ravaged by nuclear war, astronauts Howe (Tim Choate), Jordan (Kate Lynch, The Twilight Zone) and Walker (John Walsch, Blow Out) are forced to return to earth now an apocalyptic wasteland consumed by radiation and roamed by cannibal gangs. Forced into desperate pacts with unlikely allies, among them eccentric survivalist Vinny (Maury Chaykin, WarGames), the astronauts must draw on all their resourcefulness to survive this brave new world. Bearing more than a passing resemblance to George Miller's Ozploitation classic Max Mad, Def-Con 4 is an inventive and action-packed low budget sci-fi romp, elevated by a pounding score by New World stalwart Christopher Young (Hellraiser) and making its UK High Definition debut with this brand new restoration from Arrow Video. Special Edition Contents: Brand new 2K restoration from the original 35mm interpositive High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original lossless mono soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brave New World, a new video interview with New World Pictures editor Michael Spence Nemesis Descending, a new video interview with composer Christopher Young New video interview with author Chris Poggiali on the history and legacy of New World Pictures Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Neil Mitchell
Three astronauts return to Earth two months after a nuclear holocaust and confront a new and terrifying reality. Civilisation has given way to barbarism. One of their number is eaten alive by the disease crazy mutants. The battle for freedom and the world's future has begun...
Episodes Comprise: Season 4: 1. Nightcrawler 2. One Man's Worth Part I 3. One Man's Worth Part II 4. Proteus Part I 5. Proteus Part II 6. Family Ties 7. Bloodlines 8. Weapon X Lies and Video Tape 9. Lotus and the Steel 10. Love in Vain 11. Have Yourself a Morlock Little X-Mas 12. Beyond Good and Evil Part 1 13. Beyond Good and Evil Part 2 14. Beyond Good and Evil Part 3 15. Beyond Good and Evil Part 4 Season 5: 1. Phalanx Covenant Part I 2. Phalanx Covenant Part II 3. Storm Front Part I 4. Storm Front Part II 5. The Fifth Horseman 6. Jubilee's Fairytale Theatre 7. Old Soldiers 8. Hidden Agendas 9. Descent 10. Graduation Day
Happy Birthday to Me typifies the horror genre prior to the self-reflection and irony that saturated the genre in the late '80s and '90s. A solid cast, decent acting, a well-written script, and relatively high production values result in a solid movie that is engaging on its own in addition to offering a glimpse into the history of '80s horror. The plot follows the rules of the genre (later parodied in such films as the Scream and Scary Movie series). A number of teenagers (played by actors who appear visibly older than their characters) from an elite prep school get into mischievous sexual situations fueled by alcohol and pot smoking. As teens start to disappear, murdered in a variety of violent ways, the film suggests a number of suspects. Is the killer the troubled star played by Melissa Sue Anderson who lost her overbearing, social-climbing mother in a car accident that she survived? Or is it the stern school mistress, the wacky, cool social clown, the social misfit, or none of the above? The film keeps you guessing until the final scene. Happy Birthday is a must-see for serious fans of the horror genre and this release is a solid digital mastering of the movie. Hardcore fans should note that the DVD release was not able to secure the rights to the original soundtrack so this version features an alternate soundtrack of largely nondescript '80s electronic music. --Brian Saltzman
Born into a world that hates and fears them the X-Men are mutants genetically gifted human beings with superpowers - The next link in human evolution and the world's newest and most persecuted minority. The X-Men are an elite team comprised of Cyclops Jean Grey Beast Rogue Gambit Jubilee Storm and Wolverine - Sworn to fight for mutant rights against hostile Government agencies whilst at the same time protecting mankind from mutant supremacist Magneto who seeks to destroy the human race in return for the atrocities committed against mutant kind. Released for the first time in chronological order this release is the starting point to building the first ever complete X-Men series on DVD. This DVD contains the first seven episodes from Season One of the unstoppable X-Men making it an essential purchase for any cartoon or comic book fan. Episodes Comprise: 1. Night of the Sentinels (Part 1) 2. Night of the Sentinels (Part 2) 3. Enter Magneto 4. Deadly Reunions 5. Captive Hearts 6. Cold Vengeance 7. Slave Island
X-Men: Season 1 & 2 Box Set (4 Discs)
There came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth's Mightiest Super Heroes and heroines found themselves united against a common threat. On that day The Avengers were born to fight the foe no single super hero could withstand! Through the years, their roster has prospered, changing many times, but their glory has never been denied! Heed the call, then- for now, The Avengers assemble! Assisted by Iron Man and Captain America, The Avengers ranks of Wasp, Wonder Man, Tigra, Scarlet Witch and Hawkeye do battle with many of the Avengers major comic book foes including Ultron, Kang the Conqueror, Baron Zemo and the other Masters of Evil, Zodiac and many more. Featuring over four hours of action from all 13 episodes of the classic 1999 series
X-Men: Season 5 - Vol.2
Cyclops Storm Gambit Rogue Beast Wolverine Children of the Atom students of Charles Xavier mutants - feared and hated by the world they have sworn to protect. These are the strangest heroes of all! The uncanny X-Men! The amazingly successful Marvel'' comics-based show X-Men enters its final Season. The penultimate release in this historic collection features more dramatic sagas whilst a series of unlikely mutant alliances help combat the continued threat to human safety. This DVD includes the first five episodes from Season Five of X-Men... Mister Sinister and Magneto team up with the X-Men to save Earth... Storm's wedding plans are thrown into disarray... and the dangerous resurrection of Apocalypse is nearly complete. Episodes Comprise: 1. Phalanx Covenant Part I 2. Phalanx Covenant Part II 3. Storm Front Part I 4. Storm Front Part II 5. The Fifth Horseman
In X-Men mutants people with genetically endowed superpowers are a persecuted by a hateful and fearful populous. One shelter from this is Professor Xavier's Academy for Gifted Children. But the school has a secret function as a training centre for mutants to control their abilities so they can function in regular society. It also serves as a secret headquarters of a superhero team called the X-Men - formed both to be a positive example of mutants and as an opposing force against those mutants who seek to force the world to kneel to their perceived superiority.
Born into a world that hates and fears them the X-Men are mutants genetically gifted human beings with superpowers - The next link in human evolution and the world's newest and most persecuted minority. The X-Men are an elite team comprised of Cyclops Jean Grey Beast Rogue Gambit Jubilee Storm and Wolverine - Sworn to fight for mutant rights against hostile Government agencies whilst at the same time protecting mankind from mutant supremacist Magneto who seeks to destroy the human race in return for the atrocities committed against mutant kind. This DVD contains the first six episodes from Season Two of the unstoppable X-Men making it an essential purchase for any cartoon or comic book fan. Episodes Comprise: 1. 'Til Death Do Us Part: Part 1 2. 'Til Death Do Us Part: Part 2 3. Whatever It Takes 4. Red Dawn 5. Repo Man 6. X-ternally Yours
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