It's a crime what prison can do to a girl! 1983 marked a landmark in cinematic history - the birth of the 'Chicks in Chains' genre. The idea of babes behind bars trapped in close confines with the ever present threat of violence and promise of titillation proved a massive hit with audiences who flocked to see Chained Heat in the US and on our side of the pond Scrubbers. Scrubbers was a bleak look at life in an English girls' borstal and despite it's fair share of bare breasts demanded by the genre it is perhaps most notable for the early career appearances by the likes of Kathy Burke Robbie Coltrane Miriam Margolyes and Pam St. Clement (Pat Butcher in Eastenders) and for appearing uncannily like a youth version of the cult Australian TV series Prisoner: Cell Block H. Taking this caged heat idea to a new level Scrubbers actually sees a recently released lesbian inmate breaking back into the prison to be reunited with her lover. Meanwhile another inmate moved to a separate cell from her girlfriend breaks out of prison re-offends and is luckily incarcerated only one cell block away from her beloved. Unfortunately her former lover has since found a new companion. As passions burn and tensions run high betrayal bitchiness and jealousy all play their part in leading the inmates into a vicious feud that can only end in tears.
When a man is shipwrecked he manages to make his way to the closest island. But when he explores he discovers the results of a scientist's experiment gone horribly wrong.
What happens when a young girl is sentenced to Borstal and locked away from the everyday world? Blazingly well acted by a cast including Pam St Clement Kathy Burke Robbie Coltrane Miriam Margoyles and many others some of whom had actually done time 'Scrubbers' exposes a brutal society in which the strong survive and the weak are no match for the cruelties of the system. Through the hatred of lesbian Carol and promiscuous teenage mother Annetta we follow the endless rounds of violence bitching and brawling that have made Britain's borstals notorious breeding grounds for crime.
Titles Comprise: City Rats: Welcome to the world of the City Rats where troubled souls collide to reveal a dark and twisted side of London. Small-time crook Pete (Danny Dyer) tries to get back on the straight-and-narrow after a stint behind bars but quickly finds his past catches up with him. Borstal Boy: Brendan Behan a sixteen year-old republican is going on a bombing mission from Ireland to Liverpool during the Second World War. His mission is thwarted when he is apprehended charged and imprisoned in Borstal a reform institution for young offenders in East Anglia England. Dead Man Running: As the recession hits the criminal world as hard as it is hitting Wall Street notorious gangster and loan shark Mr. Thigo (Curtis 50 Cent Jackson) arrives in London with his trusted aide Fitzroy (Ashley Walters) to make a brutal example out of one of his late payers.
For the life of him real estate agent Bob Carter (John Ritter) can't figure out why three of his listings are such a tough sell. Sure the homes have blood-soaked histories. True the owners are all dead or insane. But these are top-notch houses in turnkey condition ready to move in! However today Bob has a sure thing; a newlywed couple in search of the tract home of their dreams. The couple are delighted by what they see...until Bob tells them the fates of the previous owners. T
James Farrow (Andrew Bowen) a young student pressures his girlfriend into having an illegal abortion. They soon head to see an abortionist whose negligence results in the death of the young girl. James begins to be haunted by visions of his girlfriend and is drawn to the house in which they met. He seeks advice from the mysterious Professor Ambrose (Michael York) whose life has been torn apart by a number of gruesome tragedies in his own family and who is tormented by the ghost of
Bewitched stars Elizabeth Mopntgomery as Samantha an average everyday housewife mother... and witch! Her husband Darrin is an ad agency executive and a mortal!
Littlefoot Cera Spike Ducky and Petrie are back in an enchanting new feature-length adventure from the beloved The Land Before Time series! Littlefoot has witnessed an amazing sight: a 'stone of cold fire' that fell through the night sky and landed somewhere in the Smoking Mountains. But Littlefoot is the only one in the Great Valley who saw the stone and he can't find anyone who believes him. Petrie's long-lost uncle Pterano has his own reasons for wanting to find the
If you don't think Austin Powers is one of the funniest movies of the 1990s, maybe you should be packed into a cryogenic time chamber and sent back to the decade whence you came. Perhaps it was the 1960s--the shagadelic decade when London hipster Austin Powers scored with gorgeous chicks as a fashion photographer by day, crime-fighting international man of mystery by night. Yeah, baby, yeah! But when Powers' arch nemesis, Dr Evil, puts himself into a deep-freeze and travels via time machine to the late 1990s, Powers must follow him and foil Evil's nefarious scheme of global domination. Mike Myers plays dual roles as Powers and Dr Evil, with Elizabeth Hurley as his present-day sidekick and karate-kicking paramour. A hilarious spoof of 60s spy movies, this colourful comedy actually gets funnier with successive viewings, making it a perfect home video for gloomy days and randy nights. Oh, behave! -- Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
What happens when a young girl is sentenced to Borstal and locked away from the everyday world?Blazingly well acted by a cast including Pam St Clement Kathy Burke Robbie Coltrane Miriam Margoyles and many others some of whom had actually done time 'Scrubbers' exposes a brutal society in which the strong survive and the weak are no match for the cruelties of the system.Through the hatred of lesbian Carol and promiscuous teenage mother Annetta we follow the endless rounds of violence bitching and brawling that have made Britain's borstals notorious breeding grounds for crime.
A foursome of female agents are out to stop a vicious evil mastermind from unleashing the bubonic plague in this action packed thriller which is rumoured to have inspired Charlie's Angels!
Can They Be Stopped? Ever present, ever listening, the evil dead lie in wait for the one ancient incantation that will give them license to possess the living. Watch the horror as five vacationing college students unwittingly resurrect these slumbering demons, and are forced into battle with the supernatural forces that occupy the forests and dark bowels of man's domain.The innocent must suffer. The guilty must be punished. One by one, the students are possessed by these demons whose thirst for revenge is insatiable. As the night wanes, only one man remains... Ash. He must now defend himself while trying to uncover the horrible secret of The Evil Dead..
A rather jarring mix of period drama, trashy romance and all-star blockbuster, Duel of Hearts is a swashbuckling, bodice-ripping tale of slightly dubious quality. Based on a novel by Barbara Cartland, it provides the usual dollops of intrigue and love, although its choice of a female protagonist does at least give it some twist. The splendidly named Lady Caroline Faye (Alison Doody) is the story's plucky heroine, fighting to prove the innocence of her beau Lord Vane Brecon and discover his troubling inner turmoil. Donning a disguise that seems to consist largely of wearing her hair in a different manner, Lady Caroline places herself among the very people that would seek Brecon's undoing. Those looking for high quality drama should probably go elsewhere, but this is an entertaining enough piece of silliness, combining the history of Regency England with the production values of a daytime American soap opera. On the DVD: Duel of Hearts on DVD has had very little effort put into it, which is perhaps no surprise given the rather slapdash nature of the main feature. The sound has been digitally remastered but the picture quality hasn't, and has that dubious made-for-television look. The interactive menu is unattractive and unimaginative and there are no extras. --Phil Udell
Evil Dead (Dir. Sam Raimi 1982): In the literary tradition of Stephen King and the cinematic mode of George Romero (Night of the Living Dead) The Evil Dead is a visual and aural attack on the senses which requires a strong stomach and a healthy sense of humour! Whilst holidaying in the Tennessee woodlands five innocent teenagers unwittingly unleash the spirit of the evil dead. One by one the teenagers fall victim to the frenzied flesh-eating monsters amidst a tour-de-force display of stunning special effects. The Hills Have Eyes (Dir. Wes Craven 1977): The Carter family taken a wrong turn when crossing the desert for California and are attacked by a savage group of cannibals. For the Carters who have to revert to their own primitive instincts it is a battle for survival: the lucky ones died first...
Directed by Peter Hunt (On Her Majesty's Secret Service) featuring a score by Elmer Bernstein unique opening credits by Bond optical effects veteran Maurice Binder and gritty performances by Roger Moore and Ray Milland 'Gold' is a superb adaptation of Wilbur Smith's acclaimed novel concerning a group of greed-driven businessmen conspiring to flood a South African gold mine...
A married man on a trip to New York suddenly comes to the bleak realisation that 'you can't go home again'. A sensitive tale of love and romance which frequently blends scenes from the past with the present.
During a cricket match at a lunatic asylum patient Crossley relates a strange story to a composer Anthony Fielding and his wife Rachel. Crossley once lived with Australian aborigines who taught him the secret of a deadly shout which has the power to kill anyone within earshot. Crossley moves in with the couple and starts an affair with Rachel. Meanwhile Anthony wants to harness the energy of the shout for his music and will not rest until he has discovered the truth about his guest's stange powers...
The NY Dolls' only show in almost 30 years poignantly capturing the final performance of bassist Arthur 'Killer' Kane who recently passed away. The band agreed to re-form for their first gig in 27 years after Morrissey a former president of the U.K New York Dolls fan club and who has held the pioneering punk rock band in high esteem for many years made a personal approach. This DVD serves to illustrate why David Johansen Sylvain Sylvain and Arthur Kane had such a massive influence on rock's superheroes of today the likes of which include Aerosmith Guns N' Roses and Motley Crue. Tracklist: 1. Looking For A Kiss 2. Puss n' Boots 3. Subway Train 4. It's Too Late 5. Another Piece Of My Heart 6. Bad Girl 7. Lonely Planet Boy 8. Private World 9. In My Girlish Ways 10. Vietnamese Baby 11. Pills 12. Mystery Girls 13. Frankenstein 14. Out In The Street 15. Babylon 16. Trash 18. Jet Boy 19. Personality Crisis 20. Human Being
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