Long overdue DVD releases:

[jagged halo]

Prison

Criminaly underrated 80s haunted prison flick from Renny Harlin. Stars the legendary Kane Hodder, albeit for one scene, as the murderous Charles Forsythe out for revenge, twenty years after being wrongly executed for the murder of another inmate.

Deadly Friend

The only reason I want this out as a special edition is to hear Cravens version of events, I'd like to know exactly why a promising flick turned in to a pile of shit. Rumours are that a directors cut is out there which leans more towards to science fiction minus those stupid gore scenes and ridiculous ending.

Scarecrows

William Wesleys low-budget shocker about a group of armed robbers who end up in a cornfield populated by a clan of hideous living scarecrows.

Low on plot, high on chills, this is a great way to kill ninety minutes, if you can get past the annoying scream-teen.

Come on Santa, gimme what I want you loathsome toad:D

[!MorganOnyx!]

Yup, I agree as far as SCARECROWS goes. I rented this movie when I was about 12 because I loved the cover artwork. I didn't love it, but it was a nice little genre flick that held some decent moments. I can't agree, however, on DEADLY FRIEND. It could've been a much better film, but given the concept, plot and storyline, I can't imagine them pulling it off successfully. It sucked and rightfully so. Never seen PRISON. :(

[the dead one]

Halo,

The rumor mill:

Expect a DVD of 'Scarecrows' sometime in 2007
(possible release by Dark Sky Films...)

'Deadly Friend'

There have been conflicting stories on this one, Warner was to release it during 2006---not a S.E. just the film and a trailer. On the other side of the coin---one of the indy DVD companies was going to have it ready for a DVD release the same year.

I'd say the odd's are more in favor of a Warner Bros. barebones affair sometime in 2007. :rolleyes: imho-

[m_burlock]

~The Burning (UNrated AND UNcut with frame-by-frame restoration re. "picture" and "sound" and in Widescreen!!)

[God of War]

Originally posted by m_burlock
~The Burning (UNrated AND UNcut with frame-by-frame restoration re. "picture" and "sound" and in Widescreen!!)
I'll second that

[!MorganOnyx!]

Originally posted by m_burlock
~The Burning (UNrated AND UNcut with frame-by-frame restoration re. "picture" and "sound" and in Widescreen!!)

I have it UNCUT on R2. It doesn't look like it's been remastered, but the grainy look works for me because it gives me that 80's 'video nasty' vibe. Humour me and tell me why UNRATED and UNCUT aren't the same thing? :confused:

[jagged halo]

Originally posted by !MorganOnyx!
Yup, I agree as far as SCARECROWS goes. I rented this movie when I was about 12 because I loved the cover artwork. I didn't love it, but it was a nice little genre flick that held some decent moments. I can't agree, however, on DEADLY FRIEND. It could've been a much better film, but given the concept, plot and storyline, I can't imagine them pulling it off successfully. It sucked and rightfully so. Never seen PRISON. :( You've never seen PRISON!?! you HAVE to see this film! it's excellent! Bootlegs are available from Dragon Entertainment, I own a copy, it's not a bad rip but the Telecine is a tad too far to the left and there's a fair amount of grain but exactly what you would expect from a VHS rip.

Sorry Morgan I can't agree with you re Deadly Friend, if you've read the book then you'll know it's a modern day teenage-frankenstein story which WORKS!! I agree the movie sucks in places but I blame Warners for meddling with Rubens script and telling Craven how to make films. Like derr!! leave the movie making to the movie makers I say!:mad:

[jagged halo]

Originally posted by the dead one
Halo,

The rumor mill:

Expect a DVD of 'Scarecrows' sometime in 2007
(possible release by Dark Sky Films...)

'Deadly Friend'

There have been conflicting stories on this one, Warner was to release it during 2006---not a S.E. just the film and a trailer. On the other side of the coin---one of the indy DVD companies was going to have it ready for a DVD release the same year.

I'd say the odd's are more in favor of a Warner Bros. barebones affair sometime in 2007. :rolleyes: imho- Hi Dead. I suppose it was wishful thinking on my part to expect a SE from warners and a Craven featurette where he trashes the entire organisation for ruining his film:D

[!MorganOnyx!]

Originally posted by jagged halo
Sorry Morgan I can't agree with you re Deadly Friend, if you've read the book then you'll know it's a modern day teenage-frankenstein story which WORKS!!

I can't read. :(

Ha ha no I haven't read the book, but I'm sure it puts the movie to even further shame. In all fairness it's been a while since I saw it, but the basketball scene was enough for me to make a decision! :p

Remake perhaps? Maybe you should shoot it? ;)

[jagged halo]

As a matter of fact, and don't laugh!:mad: I'm attempting to write a screenplay of my own, which stays more faithful to the novel. I'm not taking it seriously but I've always wanted to try my hand at writing. We'll see:D

[!MorganOnyx!]

Hmm fair play that's very intriguing. I never thought I'd hear somebody say they're going to begin to 'try their hand at writing' with a new adaption of DEADLY FRIEND!!! BUT, it's so crazy it just might work!! Post it yeah? Even early drafts so we can check it out. ;)

[jagged halo]

I'm not re-writing Deadly Friend, I am attempting to re-adapt Henstells novel 'Friend':rolleyes: I don't understand why you find the premise so diffcult to stomach? Frankenstein works this is another frankenstein tale for the modern world:D

[Valo the Crow]

coughs...werewolf the series...coughs

[jagged halo]

I recommend a packet of throat lozenges for that cough of yours.

[Psychocandy]

I agree with Scarecrows and Prison. Both are great movies. But Deadly Friend was just plain bad.

Some others that haven't been mentioned that i'd like to see are Lary Cohen's The Ambulance, Night Of The Creeps (of course), The Monster Squad and i'd love to see The Woman In Black appear on DVD again.

[jagged halo]

Yep all of those you mention are well overdue.

Deadly Friend was good in parts, for instance the first act, but as soon as Samanthas reanimated things go from bad to worse:(

[!MorganOnyx!]

Originally posted by jagged halo
I'm not re-writing Deadly Friend, I am attempting to re-adapt Henstells novel 'Friend':rolleyes: I don't understand why you find the premise so diffcult to stomach? Frankenstein works this is another frankenstein tale for the modern world:D

He he yeah well that's just it, has anybody made a good 'modern' adaption of the Frankenstein story? Or even a passable one? :confused:

I could be wrong....;)

[!MorganOnyx!]

Originally posted by Psychocandy
i'd love to see The Woman In Black appear on DVD again.

Damn fucking right. Since some old bag stole my video that was a tv recording, all I have is a copied dvd version from some dude of ebay.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK remains the scariest movie of all time.

[the ooze]

monster squad has a 20 year se tentatively planned for august!!!!!!!!!!!!

[XCoRyX]

Hide and Go Shriek
Silent Night Deadly Night 5 : The Toymaker :)

[!MorganOnyx!]

SLAUGHTER HIGH

How long has it been now??!! :mad:

[teenkiller]

!MorganOnyx! you stole my answer! Seriously though, I would love for Phantasm two to get a release around here. As well as The Burning. Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night Two as well. Well thats all for now GOoD JOURNEY my fellow schmoes.

[navyman]

Freakin PHANTASM 2
Also, anybody remember two short lived series called NIGHTMARE CAFE and VR.5? Those need to be released.

[teenkiller]

I remember Nightmare Cafe. Early 90s series from WES CRAVEN which starred ROBERT ENGLUND in a mysterious cafe. Short lived. I think there were actually less than ten episodes produced but I could be wrong. I'd pay to have it though. By the way, we need Return To Sleepaway Camp released already. Well thats all for now GOoD JOURNEY my fellow schmoes.

[!MorganOnyx!]

Originally posted by teenkiller
!MorganOnyx! you stole my answer! Seriously though, I would love for Phantasm two to get a release around here. As well as The Burning. Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night Two as well. Well thats all for now GOoD JOURNEY my fellow schmoes.

You geezers don't have PROM NIGHT 2?!!! CRAZY SHIT!!! I got the four disc box set for about £15 R2!!! I thought PROM NIGHT 4 was cool!!! :D

[teenkiller]

To my knowledge it has never been released. I know there is definitley no box set available here. I wound up getting a VHS transferred to DVD copy at a convention a few months ago but the image quality is pretty shitty. Well thats all for now GOoD JOURNEY my fellow schmoes.

[Elementmorgan]

Originally posted by !MorganOnyx!
SLAUGHTER HIGH

How long has it been now??!! :mad:

Completely and totally agreed!

[powersauce]

Night of the Creeps

[the dead one]

Originally posted by powersauce
Night of the Creeps

I picked NOTC on DVD for 5 bucks about a year ago, it is an un-official release by a company that calls itself 'Visions Entertainment'. The DVD isn't widescreen, sadly it is a fullscreen transfer BUT is very nice and clean, plus the disc features the alternate "Cemetery" ending and photo gallery.

Nice cover art to boot!:cool:

[Cronos]

Originally posted by !MorganOnyx!
SLAUGHTER HIGH

How long has it been now??!! :mad:
now that i've seen it i have to agree it needs a release
Originally posted by powersauce
Night of the Creeps
hopefully this'll be happening soon, especially considering it was one of the films that got a HD transfer, along with Monster Squad, From Beyond and The Burning all of which are getting released

*crosses fingers in hope of news regarding Creeps*

[teenkiller]

I NEED DEADLY FRIEND ON DVD!
Also Prison, and Blood Beach are good candidates because I really need to see both. I know it probably sucks but I NEED to see John Saxon in another starring role. Well thats all for now GOoD JOURNEY my fellow schmoes.

[jagged halo]

:(Scarecrows (http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=4520)

I don't know about you guys but i'm stoked at this latest news! Couldn't have asked for much more. Roll on September!:D

P.S Teenkiller: Deadly Friend has officially been released in Germany. Odd that we haven't had an R1 release just yet

[!MorganOnyx!]

Originally posted by jagged halo
:(Scarecrows (http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=4520)

I don't know about you guys but i'm stoked at this latest news! Couldn't have asked for much more. Roll on September!:D

I take it you steered clear of the R2 disc because it's bare bones? :confused:

I guess £11 is quite expensive for no extras, even if you do love the film.

[jagged halo]

I didn't bother with the R2 release because it wasn't an official release and it's a bare bones affair. Wesley's making the effort with HIS release.