The time has come, the time is now… DISTRICT 9 hits theaters on Friday, and holy hell am I excited! Everything about this movie looks great, the word of mouth is booming, and I believe it will be nothing short of awesome. Which is good, cause there isn’t anything worth your time on DVD hitting shelves this week. THE LAST RESORT, WEEKEND MURDERS, and THE CRYPT? Yeesh… looks like a great time to leave the house and go to the theater to see a movie.
DISTRICT 9
Rated: R for bloody violence and pervasive language.
Starring Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt
Directed by Neill Blomkamp
Run Time: 1 hr. 53 min.
An alien race has come to earth on a one-way ticket, becoming stranded in Africa. Now seen as yet another mistrusted minority, the “non-humans” live in a dangerous ghetto and labor for little to no pay. But when a human encounters some strange non-human technology that begins to affect him in disturbing ways, his perspective on the situation changes drastically.
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THE LAST RESORT
Rated: R
Starring Marissa Tait, America Olivo, Paulie Rojas
Directed by Brandon Nutt
Run Time: 75 Min.
They were looking for the ultimate getaway, they planned for the perfect paradise vacation; what they’re about to get is a trip no one is prepared for. When a group of five girlfriends heads for the tropics, they relax, hit the beach and step out for a night of partying. All is fun and games, until someone gets hurt. Robbed by their tour guide and left for dead, the girls take shelter in an old abandoned resort. Their high hopes for safety are soon destroyed when an ancient evil is unleashed in this haunted haven. This vacation might have been the time of their lives, but THE LAST RESORT will most likely be the time of their death.
WEEKEND MURDERS
Rated: R
Starring JEveline Stewart, Peter Baldwin, Anna Moffo and Gaston Moschin
Directed Michele Lupo
Run Time: 98 minutes
A large English family meet at the family estate for the reading of their father’s will. Each expects to be the recipient of a tidy sum. But apart from the local constable (Gaston Moschin, GODFATHER 2 ) and a few other small awards to the help, the entire estate goes to the favorite daughter (Anna Moffo). No sooner than the will is read, murder is done. First the butler, then several members of the family! The local constable is joined by a Scotland Yard inspector (Lance Percival), who sees it as an open and shut case. However, it does not turn out that way…
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THE CRYPT
Rated: R
Starring Sarah Oh, Michael Ranallo, Cristen Irene
Directed by Craig McMahon
Run Time: 106 minutes
Six young criminals break into hidden catacombs underneath their town, and attempt to steal jewelry buried from the Great Depression only to find inhabitants guarding the precious belongings. After being trapped in this dark maze of crypts the group tries to escape alive.
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