Horror and Suspense

• Shivers Steelbook | Blu Ray | (13/10/2014) from £24.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Being Terrified Is Just The Beginning... Initially reviled in its native land (some critics took exception to the fact the film was largely funded by the Canadian taxpayer) Shivers is an intensely claustrophobic subversive masterpiece and an essential entry in the oeuvre of one of the horror genre's most gifted auteurs. Some 40 years after its release it still retains its power to shock. Starliner Island is an idyllic community. Cut off from the rest of the world the luxury apartment block affords its occupants the chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city. But this isolation is to prove fatal when a new breed of parasite - a combination of aphrodisiac and venereal disease which arouses sexual aggression in its hosts - is let loose in the building resulting in an orgy terror and mayhem. Known under a host of alternate titles such as The Parasite Murdersand They Came From Within! Shivers is the startling debut full-length feature from director David Cronenberg which anticipates the body-horror concerns of his later films such as The Fly and Videodrome. Special Features: High definition digital transfer Newly created and exclusive content Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork to be revealed! Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film and more!

• Butcher Boys | DVD | (24/03/2014) from £6.39   |  Saving you £9.60 (150.24%)   |  RRP £15.99

  From the creator of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre comes this gut wrenching non-stop rollercoaster ride through the hellish underbelly of inner city America. A birthday celebration at an upscale restaurant sets in motion events that bring a group of friends face to face with the macabre world of cannibals the Butcher Boys international predators who deal in human flesh dead or alive.

• Amour | DVD | (18/03/2013) from £8.95   |  Saving you £7.04 (78.66%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Focusing on the lives of an elderly couple and the strain their relationship undergoes after one of them suffers a mild stroke, Amour is one of the most powerfully moving, emotionally devastating pieces of cinema ever made. From one of, if not the greatest director working today – Michael Haneke. Winner of the 2012 Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

• The Stranglers of Bombay (Standard Edition) | Blu Ray | (21/06/2021) from £10.00   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Part historical adventure, part crime-revenge thriller, and sharing elements of Hammer's horror films, The Terror of the Tongs portrays exotic villains and shocking violence in a plot which unfolds at breakneck speed. Penned by the great Jimmy Sangster, the film is set in British-occupied Hong Kong, and concerns one man's crusade to crush the feared Red Dragon Tong gang who had brutally murdered his daughter. The Terror of the Tongs was the first film in which star Christopher Lee received top-billing in a role that he clearly relished, as Chung King, the sadistic head of the Red Dragon Tong. It was one that would also serve as a dry run for one of his most famous character portrayals in the later Fu Manchu series of films. Special Features High Definition remaster Original mono audio Audio commentary with writer Jimmy Sangster, assistant editor Chris Barnes and film historian Marcus Hearn Hatchet Men: Inside 'The Terror of the Tongs' (2018, 22 mins): documentary written and directed by Hammer expert Marcus Hearn, narrated by Claire Louise Amias, and featuring film historians Alan Barnes and Jonathan Rigby Hammer's Women: Yvonne Monlaur (2018): British cinema expert Laura Mayne explores the life and career of the French-born film, stage and television actress Stephen Laws Introduces 'The Terror of the Tongs' (2018, 22 mins): scene-setting appreciation by the acclaimed horror author Hammer and Tongs (2018, 11 mins): a new appreciation of James Bernard's score by David Huckvale, author of Hammer Film Scores and the Musical Avant-Garde Shear Terror (2018, 3 mins): interview with assistant costume designer Yvonne Blake Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: promotional photography and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing

• Love From A Stranger | DVD | (07/04/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Evilspeak | Blu Ray | (25/01/2016) from £25.63   |  Saving you £-0.64 (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Banned as a video nasty during the horror film purge of the early 1980s, EVILSPEAK returns to UK shelves remastered and uncut for BluRay! Starring genre legend Clint Howard (CARNOSAUR/ THE WRAITH) as a bullied military academy student who manages to tap into an ancient satanic ritual and unleash everything from flesh-hungry pigs to heart-tearing demonic forces, EVILSPEAK is a garish, gruesome rollercoaster romp that rarely pauses for breath. Also featuring a starring turn from veteran actor R.G. Armstrong (PAT GARRETT AND BILLY THE KID), EVILSPEAK is first class genre cinema, from the golden era of VHS splatter, 88 Films is proud to present this colourful bout of carnage in HD!

• Graduation Day | DVD | (13/10/2014) from £16.16   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Prey For the Devil | Blu Ray | (23/01/2023) from £7.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Sister Ann (Jacqueline Byers) believes she is answering a calling to be the first female exorcist but who, or what, called her? In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, Ann seeks out a place at an exorcism school reopened by the Catholic Church. Until now these schools have only trained priests in the Rite of Exorcism but a professor (Colin Salmon) recognizes Sister Ann's gifts and agrees to train her. Thrust onto the spiritual frontline with fellow student Father Dante (Christian Navarro), Sister Ann finds herself in a battle for the soul of a young girl, who Sister Ann believes is possessed by the same demon that tormented her own mother years ago. Determined to root out the evil, Ann soon realizes the Devil has her right where he wants her. Product Features Audio Commentary with Director Daniel Stamm and Actress Jackie Byers Possessed: Creating Prey for the Devil A Lullaby of Terror The Devil's Tricks: Visual Effects Prey For The Devil Cast-Read: The Original First Draft Screenplay (Blu-ray exclusive) Speak No Evil: A Real Exorcist & Church Psychologist Discuss Possession (Blu-ray exclusive)

• Children of the Corn IV: the G | DVD | (16/05/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The horror returns when the children of a small midwestern town are haunted by an unspeakable evil that lurks somewhere out behind the corn fields. A bright young medical student must solve the frightening mystery that plagues the children before a sinister stranger can claim their souls for his own! It's a pulse-pounding race against time and terror that will leave even the most die-hard suspense fans on the edge of their seats!

• Black Death | Blu Ray | (18/10/2010) from £14.95   |  Saving you £8.04 (53.78%)   |  RRP £22.99

  From Christopher Smith, director of cult hits Creep, Severance and Triangle, comes a brutal and terrifying epic that guarantees to chill the blood and stir the soul.

• The Firstling | DVD | (29/06/2015) from £6.18   |  Saving you £9.81 (61.40%)   |  RRP £15.99

  THE FIRSTLING tells the frightening story of a young pregnant woman (Rebecca Da Costa; Freerunner) who is having trouble determining whether she is losing her grip on reality or if her pregnancy has enabled her to see into a spiritual world that could threaten the life of her unborn child. Also starring Milo Ventimiglia (TV’s Heroes) Gabriel Macht (TV’s Suits) Andie MacDowell (Four Weddings and a Funeral) Academy Award® winner Lou Gossett Jr. (An Officer & A Gentleman) and Johnathon Schaech (The Prince).

• Someone at the Door | DVD | (02/02/2015) from £7.98   |  Saving you £4.00 (66.78%)   |  RRP £9.99

  When Sally inherits a country house, her young brother Ronald, an aspiring journalist, hits on a sensational way to make his first big scoop: Sally will 'disappear', and he will be arrested for her murder! At his trial she will reappear, his acquittal will follow, and he will be able to supply his paper with an exclusive story. Sally and her fiance, Bill, fall in with the scheme. However, there are complications which they had not foreseen...This humorous thriller was among several '30s films featuring Aileen Marson, a tragically short-lived British actress whose career briefly flourished on both sides of the Atlantic. Marson's co-stars include impeccable comedic actor and singer Billy Milton, and veteran screen villain Noah Beery; the film is directed by leading silent-era director/actor/writer Herbert Brenon nominated for Best Director at the very first Academy Awards ceremony in 1927. Someone at the Door is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.

• Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers | Blu Ray | (23/03/2015) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  One of the most controversial classics of the video-era comes to Blu-ray in this new director-supervised HD scan from the original 35mm materials! HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS was heavily censored upon its original UK release after the British censors failed to appreciate the movie’s mix of macabre gore and crimson-caked comedy. Now unleashed in all of its uncensored glory this colourful bout of carnage from ace B-movie expert Fred Olen Ray (SCALPS) brings together two of cinema’s most beloved scream queens in Michelle Bauer (NIGHTMARE SISTERS) and Linnea Quigley (RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD). Quigley plays a stripper who is being tracked by a private investigator that suspects she might know something about a slate of citywide murders - whilst Bauer essays the prostitute-servant of a shady cult-leader. The catch? Her newfound sect worships the chainsaw and likes nothing better than to sacrifice a few new victims. As such our loyal sanguine-loving lady takes to the streets and try and pick up some horny Hollywood street cruisers! Packed with babes boobs and blood and also highlighting a standout performance from Leatherface himself Gunnar Hansen HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS belongs in the collection of any self-respecting splatter movie buff. Also includes: LINNEA QUIGLEY’S HORROR WORKOUT - Bonus feature directed by PUPPET MASTER’s Kenneth Hall and starring the beautiful blonde icon of HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS in an alluring creature-packed fear-fitness video! Join former PLAYBOY pin-up Linnea as she whips zombies and other monsters into shape with all of the cheeky and sexy charm that you would expect from the legendary Scream Queen! -With Bonus Audio Commentary!!

• The Devil's Backbone | DVD | (25/03/2002) from £7.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (150.19%)   |  RRP £19.99

  As Guillermo Del Toro films go The Devil’s Backbone is a defining moment in his career, breaching the gap between International Art House and mainstream Hollywood success, it being his last film before Blade 2. Based within an orphanage during the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s, the film is driven by its characters and, just like his previous films (Cronos and Mimic), it draws on the supernatural to outline and re-define exactly what it is that drives them. Although Del Toro insists that this is not a film about the Civil War, by trapping and threatening its inhabitants the orphanage inevitably becomes a mirror for the events outside. These four walls become a place of protection for boys who have been orphaned during the war, a place for them to lead a relatively normal existence full of school life, bullying and adventure. Their main source of the latter being Santi, a young ghost who haunts the halls looking for revenge for his recent murder. Yet the pivotal character who evokes real fear in the children is not the spirit, but the greedy, selfish Jacinto (Eduardo Noriega), a former orphan, whose experiences have left him with deep emotional scars. With a strong cast and even stronger imagery (created by cinematographer Guillermo Navarro) Del Toro whips up a hauntingly effective film about love, life and the afterlife. On the DVD: entering the extras literally through the keyhole, there are several opportunities to obtain a deeper understanding of this disturbing film. A "Behind the Scenes" featurette includes the cast’s own character profiles and interpretation of the story, as well as Del Toro explaining his thoughts about the film and how he achieved some shots. Two of the sequences—"Aerial Bombardment" and "The Ghost"--can be seen in further technical detail, with film footage and computer animation combined to make a whole scene. A selection of storyboards can also be viewed which run alongside the soundtrack to the scene, with the option to intercut between storyboard and finished film. A theatrical trailer, a picture gallery and written biographies are standard. The film and additional features are in Spanish with English subtitles and menu. With Dolby 5:1 sound and a widescreen picture, the film not only looks and sounds, but also feels fantastically chilling. --Nikki Disney

• I, Monster (Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (19/10/2020) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Horror icons Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing team up once again for an Amicus take on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, with Lee occupying the role of the scientist and his deadly alter ego. Directed by Stephen Weeks, making his first feature aged twenty-two, I, Monster presents an inventive take on an iconic tale. Special Features: New 2K restoration by Powerhouse Films from original film materials Two presentations of the film: the original 75-minute theatrical cut; and the extended 80-minute version Original mono audio Audio commentary with director Stephen Weeks (2020) The BEHP Interview with Peter Tanner Part One, 19141939 (1987): an archival audio recording, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring the celebrated editor in conversation with Roy Fowler and Taffy Haines Introduction by Stephen Laws (2020): appreciation by the acclaimed horror author Stephen Weeks at the Manchester Festival of Fantastic Films (1998): archival video recording of the director in conversation Interview with Milton Subotsky (1985): archival audio recording of the famed producer Interview with Carl Davis (2020): the renowned composer discusses his score Image gallery: publicity and promotional material Original theatrical trailer Kim Newman and David Flint trailer commentary (2017): short critical appreciation by the genre-film experts New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition exclusive 36-page booklet with a new essay by Josephine Botting, Milton Subotsky on I, Monster, an archival interview with Stephen Weeks, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits World premiere on Blu-ray Limited edition of 3,000 copies

• Christmas Evil | Blu Ray | (09/12/2019) from £15.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  As a boy, Harry Stadling (Brandon Maggart) worshipped Santa Claus until he caught his mommy rockin' around the Christmas tree with him. Now all grown-up and his memories of the holiday's forever twisted, Harry decides to don ol' Saint Nick's signature red jacket and long white beard and hit the streets, spreading some blood-soaked Christmas cheer of his own... Forget White Christmas, It's A Wonderful Life and all the other hackneyed trash, declared auteur of outrage, John Waters, Go for the best seasonal film of all-time: Christmas Evil! Making its long-awaited UK Blu-ray debut in a jingle bells and whistles edition from 88 Films, Lewis Jackson's disturbing shocker is an essential addition to your festive fright collection! Extras: Restored in 4k from 35mm archival elements Commentary track with Lewis Jackson Commentary track with Lewis Jackson & Brandon Maggart Commentary track with Lewis Jackson & John Waters Archival video interviews with Lewis Jackson & Brandon Maggart Original theatrical trailer Deleted scenes & Screen tests Storyboards & comment cards gallery Booklet by Film journalists Dave Wain and Matty Budrewicz

• Sleepy Hollow 4K UHD + Blu-ray Fabelo SteelBook | Blu Ray | (11/09/2023) from £34.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Master storyteller Tim Burton (Batman, Edward Scissorhands) weaves an eerie, enchanting version of this classic tale of horror. Johnny Depp is Ichabod Crane, an eccentric investigator determined to stop the murderous Headless Horseman. Christina Ricci is Katrina Van Tassel, the beautiful and mysterious girl with secret ties to the supernatural terror. Features the complete classic story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving. Product Features Sleepy Hollow - Behind The Legend Reflections on Sleepy Hollow

• BBC Ghost Stories Volume Four: The Signalman / Stigma / The Ice House (DVD) | DVD | (17/09/2012) from £14.99   |  Saving you £5.00 (33.36%)   |  RRP £19.99

  As a Christmas treat in the late 1960s and 70s, the BBC produced adaptations of ghost stories based on the works of MR James, the Cambridge academic and author of some of the most spine-tingling tales in the English language, which were broadcast to terrified viewers in the dead of winter. This was a tradition that was briefly revived by the BBC between 2007 and 2010. These adaptations, which have a subtlety and style all of their own, have been a major influence on many contemporary British horror filmmakers and have come to be some of the most sought after British TV titles of all time by their legions of eager fans. Volume four includes 1976's The Signalman, 1977's Stigma and 1978's The Ice House. Although most films in the series were based on the works of MR James, The Signalman was scripted by Andrew Davies (Pride & Prejudice) from a Charles Dickens story, while the last two films on this volume were based on original scripts.

• The Possession | Blu Ray | (21/01/2013) from £6.99   |  Saving you £18.00 (257.51%)   |  RRP £24.99

  The Possession is the terrifying true story of a girl's increasingly erratic behaviour after buying an antique wooden box at a yard sale, and how her family must unite and enlist the help of experts in order to overcome an unspeakable evil.

• The Ward | DVD | (17/10/2011) from £4.99   |  Saving you £11.00 (220.44%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The Ward tells the tale of Kristen (Amber Heard), a troubled young woman who is institutionalized. Shortly after arriving Kristen awakens with cuts and bruises on her body. When she turns to the other patients for help they have no answers. Soon enough Kristen begins to worry for her sanity as well as her well-being as she begins to hear strange noises and see harrowing visions. One by one the other patients start to go missing and Kristen soon realises she is being haunted by an evil ghost. But what does it want with her? And can she escape before it’s too late? Disturbing horror from iconic director John Carpenter (Halloween, Escape from New York).