CHICKS IN CHAINS ON THE LAM FROM A PRISON HELL! Before her iconic turn in Coffy, Pam Grier starred alongside Margaret Markov in a grindhouse spin on Stanley Kramer's The Defiant Ones, fusing the Women in Prison film with the emerging Blaxploitation movement for a riotous romp of bullets, babes and blood! Lee (Grier), a tough prostitute and Karen (Markov), a revolutionary, are admitted to a tough women's prison where almost immediately (after some playful showering that prefigures Porky's) they clash. Packed off to a maximum security prison, their transport is ambushed by Karen's guerrilla friends and the two escape into the Filipino jungle. Chained together and with differing escape plans their clash intensifies as Lee wants to retrieve a stash of stolen cash to get her off the island and Karen wants to re-join her revolutionary group. Escape isn't easy as they come up against a series of obstacles including a corrupt cop, a bounty hunter, a sadistic Drug Lord and guerrillas who threaten to turn everything upside down. Chock full of girl fights, gun battles, nudity and humour, Black Mama White Mama, which was also known as Women in Chains and Hot, Hard and Mean, lives up to all its titles as well as featuring a brilliant Sid Haig (Spider Baby, House of 1000 Corpses) as a cowboy bounty hunter and Lynn Borden (Frogs, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry) as a lesbian guard from a script co-written by Jonathan Demme (Caged Heat) and a score sampled by Quentin Tarantino for Kill Bill. Special Edition Content: High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed mono PCM audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary with filmmaker Andrew Leavold, director of The Search for Weng Weng White Mama Unchained: An interview with star Margaret Markov Sid Haig's Filipino Adventure: An interview with star Sid Haig The Mad Director of Blood Island: A previously unseen archive interview with director Eddie Romero Trailer Gallery featuring promotional images and the original press book Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sean Phillips
This limited edition coffin contains eight of the most iconic cinematic masterpieces of the horror genre. Digitally restored in perfect high-definition picture and sound The Coffin includes a never-before-seen featurette about the restoration of Dracula and the first ever offering of Creature from the Black Lagoon in its restored Blu-ray 3D version. Dracula (1931)The original 1931 movie version of Bram Stoker's classic tale has for generations defined the iconic look and terrifying persona of the famed vampire. Dracula owes its continued appeal in large part due to Bela Lugosi's indelible portrayal of the immortal Count Dracula and the flawless direction of horror auteur Tod Browning. Frankenstein (1931)Boris Karloff stars as the screens most tragic and iconic monster in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Dr. Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) dares to tamper with the essential nature of life and death by creating a monster (Karloff) out of lifeless human body parts. Director James Whale's adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel and Karloff's compassionate portrayal of a creature groping for identity make Frankenstein a timeless masterpiece. The Mummy (1932)Horror icon Boris Karloff stars in the original 1932 version of The Mummy in which a team of British archaeologists accidentally revives a mummified high priest after 3 700 years. Alive again he sets out on an obsessive-and deadly-quest to find his lost love. Over 50 years after its first release this brooding dream-like horror classic remains a cinematic masterpiece. The Invisible Man (1933)Claude Rains delivers an unforgettable performance in his screen debut as a mysterious doctor who discovers a serum that makes him invisible. Covered by bandages and dark glasses Rains arrives in a small English village and attempts to hide his amazing discovery but the drug's side effects slowly drive him to commit acts of unspeakable terror. The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)The acclaimed sequel to the original Frankenstein has become one of the most popular horror classics in film history. The legendary Boris Karloff reprises his role as the screen's most misunderstood monster now longing for a mate of his own. Colin Clive is back as the proud and overly ambitious Dr. Frankenstein who creates the ill-fated bride (Elsa Lanchester). The last horror film directed by James Whale features a haunting musical score that helps make The Bride of Frankenstein one of the finest and most touching thrillers of its era. The Wolf Man (1941)Originally released in 1941 The Wolf Man introduced the world to a new Universal movie monster and redefined the mythology of the werewolf forever. Featuring a heart-breaking performance by Lon Chaney Jr. and groundbreaking make-up by Jack Pierce The Wolf Man is the saga of Larry Talbot a cursed man who transforms into a deadly werewolf when the moon is full. The dreamlike atmospheres elaborate settings and chilling musical score combine to make The Wolf Man a masterpiece of the genre. The Phantom of the Opera (1943)This lavish retelling of Gaston Leroux's immortal horror tale stars Claude Rains as the masked phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House. A crazed composer who schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine DuBois (Susanna Foster) the star of the opera company the Phantom also wreaks revenge on those he believes stole his music. Nelson Eddy as the heroic baritone tries to win the affections of Christine as he tracks down the murderous horribly disfigured Phantom. The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) - including Blu-ray 3D versionCaptured and imprisoned for scientific study a living amphibious missing link becomes enamoured with the head researcher's female assistant (Julie Adams). When the hideous creature escapes and kidnaps the object of his affection a crusade is launched to rescue the helpless woman and cast the terrifying creature back to the depths from which he came. Featuring legendary makeup artist Bud Westmore's brilliantly designed monster Creature from the Black Lagoon is an enduring tribute to the imaginative genius of its Hollywood creators. Special Features: Limited Edition Coffin packaging Dracula (1931): Dracula (1931) Spanish Version Introduction to the Spanish Version by Lupita Tovar Kohner Dracula: The Restoration The Road To Dracula Lugosi: The Dark Prince Feature Commentary by Film Historian David J. Skal Alternate Score By Philip Glass performed by the Kronos Quartet Dracula Archives Monster Tracks Pop-Up Facts (pop-up facts about the making of Dracula that can be read while watching the film) Trailer Gallery: Centennial Dracula Dracula's Daughter Son Of Dracula House of Dracula Frankenstein (1931): 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made A Monster Karloff: The Gentle Monster Monster Tracks Pop-Up Facts (pop-up facts about the making of Frankenstein that can be read while watching the film) Universal Horror Frankenstein Archives Boo!: A Short Film Feature Commentary With Film Historian Rudy Behlmer Feature Commentary With Historian Sir Christopher Frayling Trailer Gallery: Centennial Frankenstein The Bride of Frankenstein The Ghost of Frankenstein Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man House of Frankenstein The Mummy (1932): Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce Unraveling the legacy of The Mummy The Mummy Archives 100 Years of Universal: The Carl Laemmle Era Feature Commentary's with: Film Historian Paul M Jensen Rick Baker Scott Essman Steven Haberman Bob Burns Brent Armstrong Trailer Gallery: Centennial The Mummy Theatrical The Mummy's Tomb Theatrical The Mummy's Ghost The Mummy's Curse The Mummy's Hand The Invisible Man (1933): Now You See Him: Invisible Man Revealed 100 Years of Universal: Unforgettable Characters Production Photographs Feature Commentary with film historian Rudy Behlmer Centennial Trailer The Bride of Frankenstein (1935): 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics She's Alive! Creating The Bride of Frankestein The Bride of Frankenstein Archives Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen Trailer Gallery: Centennial Frankenstein The Bride of Frankenstein The Ghost of Frankenstein House of Frankenstein Trailer The Wolf Man (1941): 100 Years of Universal: The Lot Monsters By Moonlight: An Original Documentary The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth Pure In Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney Jr. He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce Wolf Man Archives Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver Trailer Gallery: Centennial The Wolf Man (1941) Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man Werewolf of London She-Wolf of London House of Frankenstein House of Dracula The Phantom of the Opera (1943): 100 Years of Universal: The Lot The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked Production Photographs Feature Commentary with Film Historian Scott MacQueen Phantom of the Opera Theatrical Trailer Centennial Trailer The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954): The Creature From The Black Lagoon in Blu-ray 3D 100 Years of Universal: The Lot Back to the Black Lagoon Production Photographs Feature Commentary With Film Historian Tom Weaver Trailer Gallery: Centennial The Creature From The Black Lagoon Trailer 1 The Creature From The Black Lagoon Trailer 2 Revenge of the Creature The Creature Walks Among Us
Honnouji Academy - where the school is ruled by students clad in special outfits called Goku Uniforms. Deriding the student body as 'pigs in human clothing' Student Council President Satsuki Kiryuin, along with her loyal underlings, the Elite Four, has the academy under their absolute control. One day, a vagrant schoolgirl named Ryuko Matoi appears and tries to get Satsuki, who recognizes her Scissor Blade, to talk. Was their encounter a mere coincidence or fate? The clash between the two wil.
In the 1890s a team of British archaeologists discover the untouched tomb of Princess Ananka but accidentally bring the mummified body of her high priest back to life. Three years later back in England a follower of the same Egyptian religion unleashes 'The Mummy' to exact grisly revenge on the despoilers of the sacred past. Product Features Main feature presented in original UK theatrical aspect ratio 1.66:1 and alternative full frame1.37:1 New audio commentary by film academic Kelly Robinson Archive audio commentary by Marcus Hearn and Jonathan Rigby An Appreciation of The Mummy by David Huckvale The Music of The Mummy Unwrapping The Mummy The House of Horror: Memories of Bray The Hammer Rep Company Original Promo Reel Stills Gallery Limited Edition Contents Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Graham Humphreys Soft cover book with new essays by Kat Ellinger, Lindsay Hallam and Kevin Lyons plus production stills 4 collectors' art cards
Diana (Claudia Koll) and Paolo (Paolo Lanza) are happily married despite her much greater sexual appetite: he's content to simply listen to the stories of her various adventures. But when she has an affair that's much too close to home, he throws her out, and she moves into a Venetian flat to embark upon an erotic voyage of discovery, while at the same time trying to win him back. Loosely inspired by the Mozart opera Cos fan tutte (the title is a direct translation), the film tackles a crucial question: why shouldn't women enjoy the same sexual freedom that they've long had to tolerate in their men? Especially when they have such shapely and inviting rears? Once again, Tinto Brass proves his unmatched skill at balancing eroticism and humour in this lively and beautifully photographed comedy, both wittier and more sexually explicit than the average soft-core romp. Special Features: High Definition Blu-ray and Standard Definition DVD Presentation of the film in widescreen for the first time! Optional English and Italian audio Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian audio Featurette on the film with director Tinto Brass Original Trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly illustrated artwork by The Red Dress Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic David Flint, illustrated with rare production stills
A day in the life of a group of troubled 15-year-olds growing up in West London. Special Features: The Making Of Deleted and Extended Scenes Composers Interview Kidulthood Trailer
Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the heavy-weight champion, Apollo Creed, in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.
Nikkatsu, the oldest film studio in Japan, inaugurated a star system in the late 1950s, finding talent and contracting to their Diamond Line for a series of wild genre pictures. This collection celebrates these Diamond Guys with three classic films from directors Seijun Suzuki (Branded to Kill), Toshio Masuda (Rusty Knife) and Buichi Saito (Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril). An old hand at tough guy action roles, Hideaki Nitani (Tokyo Drifter, Massacre Gun) stars in Suzuki's Voice Without a Shadow. Asako, a former telephone operator once heard the voice of a murder suspect which has continued to haunt her. Years later her husband invites his boss, Hamazaki, over for dinner and she realises his voice is suspiciously like that of the killer. Before she can investigate further, Hamazaki is found dead and her husband becomes the prime suspect Next, 50s subculture icon Yujiro Ishihara (Crazed Fruit) stars in Masuda's Red Pier as Jiro the Lefty, a killer with a natural talent. Shortly after arriving in Kobe, he witnesses a man die in a crane accident which turns out to be a cover-up for a murder. Jiro soon finds himself on the run, tailed by a determined cop Finally, in Saito's The Rambling Guitarist, mega star Akira Koabyashi (Battles Without Honour and Humanity) stars as wandering street musician Shinji, who falls in with mob boss Akitsu after saving one of his henchmen in a bar fight. Tasked by Akitsu with evicting an offshore fishery, Shinji finds himself in the middle of a very unusual domestic dispute Presented on Blu-ray and DVD for the first time in the West, these thrilling genre films feature Nikkatsu's leading talent at their best. Includes Special Edition Content: Limited Edition Blu-ray collection (3000 copies) High Definition digital transfers of all three films, from original film elements by Nikkatsu Corporation High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentation Original uncompressed mono audio Newly translated English subtitles Specially recorded video discussions with Japanese cinema expert Jasper Sharp on Diamond Guys Hideaki Nitani and Yujiro Ishihara Original trailers for all three films and trailer preview for Diamond Guys Vol. 2 Extensive promotional image galleries for all three films Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys Booklet featuring new essays on all three films and director profiles by Stuart Galbraith, Tom Mes and Mark Schilling
Nikkatsu, the oldest film studio in Japan, inaugurated a star system in the late 1950s, finding talent and contracting them to a series of wild genre pictures. This collection celebrates these Diamond Guys with three classic films from directors Buichi Saito (Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril), Ko Nakahira (Crazed Fruit), and Haruyasu Noguchi, who is a new discovery for the West. In Saito's Tokyo Mighty Guy, mega star Akira Kobayashi stars as Jiro in the rambunctious tale of a chef who opens a restaurant in the busy Ginza district. His culinary skills and dashing good looks bring in the women as well as unwanted trouble, while an explosive political scandal builds around his girlfriend's business Next, Jo Shishido (Massacre Gun, Retaliation), one of the most popular Diamond Guys in the West, stars in Danger Paws, a crime caper from Ko Nakahira about counterfeiting. When one billion yen goes AWOL, Joe the Ace (Shishido) spies an opportunity to get rich quick, but things soon go wrong as it turns out he isn't the only one who'll stop at nothing to get his hands on the missing cash Finally, Shishido stars once again in Noguchi's screwball classic Murder Unincorporated. When the mysterious Joe of Spades executes one of the bosses of a powerful syndicate, his colleagues, fearing for their own lives, call on the services of assassin agency Murder Unincorporated to take care of the problem. This unique entry showcases some of the most peculiar killing tactics to ever hit Japanese cinema! Presented on DVD and Blu-ray for the first time in the West, these thrilling genre films feature some of Nikkatsu's leading talent at the top of their game.
Elvis and JFK are living in a retirement home in LA when an ancient Egyptian monster named Bubba Ho-Tep starts sucking the souls of the residents.
Someone is Missing Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese's spine-chilling thriller that takes you to places that never let you go. U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) navigates what appears to be a routine investigation that quickly turns sinister. Featuring an all-star cast, including Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Max von Sydow, Michelle Williams, and based on the best-selling novel by Dennis Lehane, Shutter Island sizzles with so much suspense that it's hot to the touch. Special Features: Behind the Shutters and into the Lighthouse
A murder in 1944 draws together the great poets of the beat generation: Allen Ginsberg Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs.
Live From The Royal Albert Hall The Killers release their first live DVD on November 9th 2009. Filmed at London’s Royal Albert Hall during two very special shows in July, the film highlights how, in five short years, the Las Vegas band has become one of the biggest and most exciting live bands in the world, with the showmanship to match their incredible catalogue of songs. This package also includes the band’s first and only live CD with 80 minutes of live performance, as well as a behind-the-scenes documentary. Rather than filming one of their massive UK arena shows earlier this year (the band sold out an incredible 150,000 tickets in just two hours of going on sale), The Killers chose to film at the Royal Albert Hall, a venue with which they fell in love when they played an exclusive launch show for their million-selling (UK) third album, Day & Age, last November. This beautiful and historic room, built by Queen Victoria in memory of her Prince Albert in 1871, now holds a special place for the band. As, indeed, does the venue hold the band in its heart – an image of The Killers is painted within its corridors in a graffiti installation alongside other previous artists to have famously played there, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Hendrix, Clapton, Sinatra and Pavarotti. The Killers – Live From The Royal Albert Hall features tracks from the band’s three studio albums, Hot Fuss (2004), Sam’s Town (2006) and Day & Age (2008) - including huge hit singles Human, Spaceman, When You Were Young, Read My Mind, Mr Brightside, Somebody Told Me and All These Things That I’ve Done - as well as rarer tracks including a cover of Joy Division’s Shadowplay and fan favourite Sweet Talk (from the 2007 collection of rarities, Sawdust). The Killers recently wrapped up a summer of festival headline shows in the UK and Europe – performances from which are included as Bonus Material in the Live From The Royal Albert Hall DVD - and are now on tour in the US, playing sold out shows at venues including LA’s Hollywood Bowl and Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Huge headline shows in South America and South Africa will see the band touring up until Christmas.
Bad Lieutenant meets Lethal Weapon in this blackly-comic buddy cop thriller. In a department full of sleaze and corruption, Las Vegas cops Jim Stone (Nicolas Cage: Ghost Rider, Kick-Ass) and David Waters (Elijah Wood: Lord of the Rings trilogy) form an unlikely team as they begin an off-the-books investigation into a bailed heroin dealer. Discovering the dealer s huge underground safe beneath an apartment building, they hatch a plan to break into it for their own ends.
The original inspiration for the Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie hit movie on Blu-Ray in the UK for the first time! It shows us how car chases should be done in this high-octane, edge of your seat ride that is the forefather for modern day car-chase thrillers!
Based on the smash hit survival horror videogame from CAPCOM Dead Rising: Watchtower takes place during a large-scale zombie outbreak. When a mandatory government vaccine fails to stop the infection from spreading the four leads must evade infection while also pursuing the root of the epidemic with all signs pointing to a government conspiracy. Politics public paranoia and media coverage play an important role in the story’s narrative.
Welcome to Kura, an organization that investigates crime using the Mizuhanome system which senses the drive to kill. Sakaido is a brilliant detective and pilot of the Mizuhanome. To solve a case, he enters the world of the killer's unconscious mind: the id well. In the shadows of brutal and puzzling cases lurks John Walker, the Serial Killer Creator. Where will Sakaido's pursuit lead?
Dutch singer Caro Emerald burst into the limelight in 2010 when her debut album 'Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor' went straight to the No.1 spot in her native Holland. Later in the year it was released across Europe to universal acclaim and huge commercial success. Her second album 'The Shocking Miss Emerald', released in the spring of 2013, was a No.1 album in the UK and Holland and continues to be a top chart title in many territories. This performance was filmed at the BBC Radio...
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