Deathdream

In honor of its 50th anniversary, director Bob Clark’s Deathdream (aka Dead of Night) makes its world-wide debut on 4K UHD and Remastered Blu-ray on May 21st from a brand new 4K restoration, overflowing with exclusive new and archival extras.  

Charles and Christine (Academy Award® nominees John Marley and Lynn Carlin) receive the tragic news that their son Andy (Richard Backus) has died in Vietnam. As Charles and their daughter (Anya Ormsby) begin to process their grief, Christine refuses to believe her son has been killed. Indeed, when Andy shows up at the front door soon thereafter, the family joyfully welcomes him home and chalks the whole thing up to a clerical error. As the days go by, Andy’s behavior becomes stranger and more erratic and when his true violent nature is revealed, sides are drawn in the family – setting up an unforgettable ending.

Inspired by the W. W. Jacobs short story The Monkey’s Paw, screenwriter Alan Ormsby and director Bob Clark created one of the first Vietnam vet parables, a film that Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times called, “a potent and compelling thriller!”  

The 4K UHD and Blu-ray special features include audio commentaries with co producer/director Bob Clark, writer/make-up artist Alan Ormsby, and others; cast and crew retrospective interviews; restored theatrical trailer; extensive still galleries; and more. 

  

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Let's Go To "Hell Together"

Photo credit: Irvin Rivera

Singer-songwriter David Archuleta has revealed the official music video HERE  for his current hit single, “Hell Together.”

“The video (directed by Lily Judge) is a simple concept to portray the emotions of leaving a place you once felt as your purpose and identity but now no longer do. You know you’re supposed to leave but also feel hesitant and scared to leave a place that was what you knew and was your world. The dancing (featuring dancer Oliva Cava who has graced the stage with a plethora of renowned artists, including Anitta, J Balvin, Young Miko, and Marc Anthony) represents the energy of love that propels you forward into the next chapter of your life. It also represents my mom’s love and passion as she herself is a dancer.” says David

 

“Hell Together” HERE written by David Archuleta, Ryan Nealon, Sam Derosa (lovelytheband, Kylie Morgan) and Jordan Sherman (Niall Horan, Lauren Spencer Smith) debuted at #5 on the iTunes all-genre chart upon release with various Tik Tok videos going viral including this one of David and his mom  HERE and another with multi-platinum violinist & Youtube sensation Lindsey Stirling HERE. “Hell Together” with its massive popularity, has already proven to be one of David’s most riveting and most successful songs to date over his 15 year career.

Metro Weekly says - “Hell Together” is powerful and meaningful – qualities that are not always guaranteed when it comes to pop music. It shows a much more mature side of David Archuleta, who is not the young boy who appeared on everyone’s TV screens so many years ago. He’s a grown man, and one who is using his voice to expel his demons and help others with theirs.

 

David shares some insight about the evolution of the song - ""Hell Together" is inspired by what my mom said to me after I left my Mormon faith and religion altogether. It was a scary place to leave something that was all I knew and that gave me my purpose to live, but it was something I knew I needed to do as I felt a new sense and purpose for life. A few days after I publicly announced leaving the Mormon church my mom texted me saying she had decided to leave too. I was shocked as she was so devout. I asked what made her feel she needed to leave because she didn’t need to follow my example. She said - “If you go to Hell, we’re all going to Hell with you. We’re a family and we’ll always be there for each other, in good or in bad!” I was really moved by that.” 

 

"Hell Together" has a gospel vibe to it as it references the roots of church that are still very much a part of what has defined me despite the journey I’ve had of leaving my faith. It has an uplifting energy. Most people within the church would think you feel dark and lost leaving your faith, but that was not the case for me. I felt like I found myself! It’s meant to show the joy and how by leaving my religion is how I found a greater light. And, more importantly, how much it meant to still have a support system of family still there for me so I wasn't alone when at first I believed I was going to be alone.""

 

Just this past week David was invited back on American Idol to perform “Hell Together” marking the first time in a decade that he performed on the show.  Watch David’s triumphant performance  HERE

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Film Buff Friday

On May 7th, Arrow Video will release the crime thriller Night Falls On Manhattan from director Sidney Lumet, who brings his gritty realism to this adaptation of former NYPD officer Robert Daley’s novel. Assistant DA Sean Casey (Andy Garcia) is assigned to prosecute a drug dealer whose case has deep ties to his family. As the young attorney uncovers the truth about the arrest, his career, family, and life are threatened. The Limited Edition Blu-ray features an all-star cast that includes Academy Award® nominees Richard Dreyfuss, Ian Holm, and Lena Olin, as well as James Gandolfini, Vincent Pastore, Frank Vincent, Bobby Cannavale, and Ron Liebman.

 

The special features include two audio commentaries; a documentary about the director; on-set interviews with cast and crew; behind the scenes footage; trailers and TV spots.

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The Shootist

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The Shootist [Limited Edition] A dying gunfighter spends his last days looking for a way to die with a minimum of pain and a maximum of dignity. Legendary director Don Siegel (Dirty Harry) directs the iconic John Wayne as an ageing gunfighter dying of cancer in his final screen appearance, a superb adaptation of Glendon Swarthout's classic western novel, The Shootist.  Watch trailer »

The Cat and the Canary

Paul Leni directs one of the most influential films in the early history of genre cinema, which set the stage for the 1930s Universal horror cycle

Based upon the 1922 stage production by John Willard, The Cat and the Canary is a perfect blend of horror and black comedy and stands at the apex of a cycle of films adapted from mystery plays throughout the 1920s. It later inspired James Whale's The Old Dark House and has been remade several times - but never bettered.

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The Black Mass

"an intelligent, disturbing true crime chiller"

     —James Whittinton, NYX TV

A true-crime thriller inspired by real events, The Black Mass is set over a 24-hour period in Florida during the winter of 1978. The film follows a serial killer in the days leading up to his final, unhinged rampage, providing a disturbing and terrifying look into the warped psyche of a notorious murderer, as well as the ramifications of his violence for those who fell victim to it, and for those who survived.

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• Extra Features, Slide Show, Movie Trailers & more!

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Conan The Barbarian

THIEF. WARRIOR. GLADIATOR. KING. Ripped from the pages of Robert E. Howard's beloved pulp stories, and brought to the screen by maverick director John Milius, Conan the Barbarian is one of the most beloved fantasy-action adventures in Hollywood history, which not only popularized a new subgenre - the sword-and-sorcery film - but also made a cinematic icon of its star, former bodybuilding sensation Arnold Schwarzenegger. In an ancient land, young Conan witnesses his family being slaughtered by an evil snake cult ransacking his village. Raised as a slave, the adult Conan (Schwarzenegger) rises up through the fighting pits, becoming an unparalleled and fearsome warrior. Unexpectedly freed, Conan and his companions - two fighters, Subotai (Gerry Lopez) and Valeria (Sandahl Bergman), as well as a Wizard (Mako) - are enlisted by King Osric (Max von Sydow) to free his daughter from the hypnotic clutches of the same cult that murdered Conan's family long ago, led by the shape-shifting sorcerer Thulsa Doom (James Earl Jones). Crom has commanded it: at long last, Milius' glorious ode to the days of high adventure (co-written by Oliver Stone) has been restored in glorious 4K with hours of bonus features and a heart-racing Atmos remix that immerses you in the action, accompanied throughout by an electrifying, career-best score by the late Basil Poledouris (RoboCop). If you do not listen... then to hell with you!

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• LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY CONTENTS
• Brand new 4K restoration from the original negative by Arrow Films
• Double-sided fold-out poster
• Six double-sided collectors’ postcards
• Illustrated collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by Walter Chaw and John Walsh, and an archive set report by Paul M. Sammon
• DISC ONE – FEATURE
• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations of three versions of the film via seamless branching: the Theatrical Cut (127 mins), the International Cut (129 mins) and the Extended Cut (130 mins)
• Newly restored original mono audio and remixed Dolby Atmos surround audio on all three cuts
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing on all three cuts
• Archive feature commentary by director John Milius and star Arnold Schwarzenegger (Extended Cut only)
• Brand new feature commentary by genre historian Paul M. Sammon, author of Conan: The Phenomenon (Extended Cut only)
• Newly assembled isolated score track in lossless stereo (Extended Cut only)
• DISC TWO – EXTRAS
• Conan Unchained: The Making of Conan, an archive documentary from 2000 featuring interviews with Schwarzenegger, Milius, Stone, Jones, Lopez, Bergman, Poledouris and several others
• Designing Conan, a newly filmed interview with production artist William Stout
• Costuming Conan, a newly filmed interview with costume designer John Bloomfield
• Barbaric Effects, a newly filmed interview with special effects crew members Colin Arthur and Ron Hone
• Young Conan, a newly filmed interview with actor Jorge Sanz
• Conan & The Priest, a newly filmed interview with actor Jack Taylor
• Cutting the Barbarian, a newly filmed interview with assistant editor Peck Prior
• Crafting Conan’s Magic, a newly filmed interview with visual effects crew members Peter Kuran and Katherine Kean
• Barbarians and Northmen, a newly filmed interview with filmmaker Robert Eggers on the film’s influence on The Northman
• Behind the Barbarian, a newly filmed interview with John Walsh, author of Conan the Barbarian: The Official History of the Film
• A Line in the Sand, a newly filmed interview with Alfio Leotta, author of The Cinema of John Milius
• Conan: The Rise of a Fantasy Legend, an archive featurette on the film’s literary and comic book roots
• Art of Steel: Sword Makers & Masters, an archive interview with sword master Kiyoshi Yamasaki
• Conan: From the Vault, an archive compilation of on-set cast and crew interviews
• A Tribute to Basil Poledouris, a series of videos produced by the Úbeda Film Music Festival, including video of Poledouris conducting a concert of music from the film in 2006 (remixed in 5.1 surround) and interviews with collaborators
• Rarely-seen electronic press kit from 1982, featuring over half an hour of on-set footage and cast and crew interviews (from a watermarked tape source)
• Outtakes, including a deleted cameo by Milius
• Split-screen “Valeria Battles Spirits” visual effects comparison
• Conan: The Archives, a gallery of photos and production images from 2000
• Conan the Barbarian: The Musical, an affectionate comic tribute to the film by Jon & Al Kaplan
• US and International teaser and theatrical trailers
• Image gallery

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Mondo New York

 “Home to Outcasts, Misfits, Losers, Perverts, Lunatics, Gangsters, Pranksters, Outlaws, Neurotics, Psychotics, Maniacs, Brainiacs, Hippies, Yippes, Yuppies, Junkies, Flunkies, Monkeys, All trying to claw their way to the top of trash heap, all screaming me, me,

I want my fame my fortune, my lousy 15 minutes, my what the fuck whatever it is –

You want it, We Got it! It’s Mondo New York.” - Lydia Lunch, Mondo New York (Opening 1988)

Night Flight and MVD Rewind Collection are thrilled to announce the release of the Mondo New York Collector's Edition Blu-ray DVD, a must-have addition to any film enthusiast's collection. This special edition, produced from the original negative with remastered sound, is the first time the film has ever been released on DVD. It offers an immersive experience, taking fans deep into the iconic underground scene of 1980s New York City. Mondo New York, created and produced by Stuart S. Shapiro and directed by Harvey Keith and Nelson Sullivan, is a captivating documentary that explores the eccentric and avant-garde culture of the city that never sleeps. From the eccentric nightlife to the quirky artists who defined an era, this film has become a cult classic, and now, fans can experience it like never before. John Sex The Mondo New York Collector's Edition Blu-ray DVD includes a treasure trove of exclusive bonus features, including in-depth interviews with key figures who were instrumental in shaping the New York underground scene. These interviews shed new light on the film's creation and the vibrant personalities involved: Stuart Shapiro, Producer and Creator: Get behind-the-scenes insights from Stuart Shapiro, the mastermind behind Mondo New York. Discover the creative process, challenges, and inspirations that brought this groundbreaking documentary to life. Joey Arias: Join the incomparable Joey Arias, a legendary performer known for their unique style and contributions to the NYC underground scene. Explore the evolution of Arias's career and their role in Mondo New York. Joe Coleman: Delve into the mind of the enigmatic artist Joe Coleman, whose dark and captivating works are featured in the film. Learn about his artistic journey and how he became a central figure in the documentary. Shannah Laumeister: Gain insight into the making of Mondo New York from Shannah Laumeister, an accomplished filmmaker in her own right. Discover her perspective on capturing the city's eccentricities and creative spirit. The Mondo New York Collector's Edition Blu-ray DVD is a time capsule that promises an unforgettable journey through the performances of New York’s Underground Stars such as Joey Arias, Karen Finley, Ann Magnuson, John Sex, Joe Coleman, and Dean Johnson and many others. With pristine remastered visuals and exclusive interviews, this edition is a must-have for fans and collectors alike. Also available is the Mondo New York: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on vinyl featuring songs from John Sex, Manitoba's Wild Kingdom, Dean and the Weenies, Phoebe Legere, Luis Perico Ortiz and Johnny Pachecho and more. Distributed by MVD Rewind Collection, Mondo New York will also be released in theaters by Night Flight Pictures and America Genre Film Archive. Pre-order Collector's Edition Blu-ray + CD: https://rb.gy/0i5606 DVD: https://rb.gy/cx7bra Pre-order Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Vinyl: https://rb.gy/md1yse

Barbarella

"Roger Vadim's ultra-kitsch sci-fi classic somehow improves with age"

     —Dan Geary, Total Film

Slip out of your spacesuit and into something more comfortable! It's time to join Barbarella on a series of cosmic adventures in this Dino De Laurentiis production directed by Roger Vadim (And God Created Woman) and starring Jane Fonda as the intergalactic glamour puss created by comic book artist Jean-Claude Forest. It is the year 40,000AD. When evil scientist Durand Durand (Milo O'Shea) creates a deadly weapon with the potential to cause mass devastation, the President of Earth dispatches Barbarella (Fonda) to hunt him down. Crash-landing in an icy wilderness somewhere within the Tau Ceti planetary system, Barbarella is rescued by Mark Hand (Ugo Tognazzi, La Cage Aux Folles) and guided by the blind angel Pygar (John Phillip Law, Danger: Diabolik) to Durand's lair in Sogo, a city of corruption and debauchery, where an encounter with the Great Tyrant Black Queen (Anita Pallenberg, Performance) and her minions throws her mission into jeopardy. With an all-star cast including David Hemmings and Marcel Marceau, and glorious retro-futuristic costumes and art design dripping with 60s psychedelia, Barbarella defined an era and has never looked better than this brand new 4K restoration, loaded with never-before-seen bonus features!

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• LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY CONTENTS
• Brand new 4K restoration from the original negative by Arrow Films
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tula Lotay
• Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tula Lotay
• Six double-sided collector’s postcards
• Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Anne Billson, Paul Gravett, Véronique Bergen and Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, and select archival material
• DISC ONE - FEATURE
• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
• Original lossless English mono audio, plus remixed Dolby Atmos surround and lossless French mono (featuring the voice of Jane Fonda)
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Audio commentary by film critic Tim Lucas
• Alternative opening and closing credits
• Isolated score
• DISC TWO - EXTRAS
• Another Girl, Another Planet, an appreciation of Barbarella by film critic Glenn Kenny
• Paul Joyce’s behind the scenes featurette, Barbarella Forever!
• Love, a two-hour in-depth discussion between film and cultural historians Tim Lucas & Steve Bissette on the impact and legacy of Barbarella
• Dress to Kill, a 30-minute interview with film fashion scholar Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén on Jacques Fonteray’s world-changing costume designs
• Framing for Claude, an interview with camera operator Roberto Girometti
• Tognazzi on Tognazzi, actor/director Ricky Tognazzi discusses the life and work of his father and Barbarella star Ugo Tognazzi
• An Angel’s Body Double, actor Fabio Testi discusses his early career as a stuntman and body double for John Phillip Law on Barbarella
• Dino and Barbarella, a video essay by Eugenio Ercolani on producer Dino De Laurentiis
• Trailer
• US TV and radio spots
• Image gallery

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Deadgirl

 

Unearthed Films Announces the 15th Anniversary Edition of the

Shocking Horror Classic Deadgirl on Blu-ray     

On October 24th, Unearthed Films releases a new 15th anniversary Blu-ray edition of directors Gadi Harel and Marcel Sarmiento’s controversial film Deadgirl. When high school outcasts Rickie and JT find a naked dead girl chained to a table in an abandoned building, they do not expect her to be the living undead. The boys find themselves lured into a dark and twisted journey that will test the limits of both. Featuring searing performances by Shiloh Fernandez and Noah Segan (who won the 2009 Fright Meter Award for Best Actor for his performance), Deadgirl is a horror film that takes you into the darkest recesses of the teenagers' psyche you won’t soon forget.  

  

The special features include new interviews with co-director Gadi Harel, writer Trent Haaga, actor Noah Segan, actor Shiloh Fernandez, and special makeup effects artist & designer Jim Ojala; a new behind-the-scenes gallery; a new extended makeup FX gallery; audio commentary with the cast & crew; audio commentary by actor Jenny Spain; Exquisite Corpse: The Making of Deadgirl; Jenny Spain's audition; deleted scenes; a promotional stills gallery; and the theatrical trailer. 

  

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The Desperate Hours

Director William Wyler (Detective Story, Roman Holiday) pairs up two Hollywood legends - Humphrey Bogart (Casablanca) and Fredric March (The Best Years of Our Lives) - for their only appearance together. The result is an electrifying tour de force pitting two giants of the silver screen against each other. Three escaped cons, led by the ruthless Glenn Griffin (Bogart), force their way into a suburban home, intending to hide out while they await the arrival of an all-important package. But what should have been an overnight stay extends into a protracted hostage situation, pitting Glenn against the embattled family patriarch, Daniel Hilliard (March) - a man with everything to lose. Adapted by Joseph Hayes (The Third Day) from his own novel and stage play and inspired by actual events, The Desperate Hours is a classic tale of suspense from a master filmmaker at the height of his creative powers, now fully restored from the original VistaVision negative.

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Bonus Materials

• Brand new restoration by Arrow Films from a 6K scan of the original VistaVision negative
• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
• Original restored lossless mono audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing on all films
• Brand new audio commentary by film historian Daniel Kremer
• Trouble in Suburbia – brand new appreciation of the film by José Arroyo, Associate Professor in Film and Television Studies at the University of Warwick
• The Lonely Man – brand new visual essay by Eloise Ross, co-curator of the Melbourne Cinémathèque
• Scaled Down and Ratcheted Up – brand new audio interview with Catherine Wyler, daughter of director William Wyler
• Lobby cards gallery
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jennifer Dionisio
• Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Philip Kemp and Neil Sinyard

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