My name is Scott MacDonald, and I am a Jess Franco-phile. I have more films in my collection by Franco than any other director, granted most directors do not have 207 films plus alternate versions to their name, and thus it is easier to have a lot of Jess Franco films than say Stanley Kubrick…
UHD Review – Burial Ground – Nights of Terror (Severin Films)
It could be argued that Burial Ground – Nights of Terror is the greatest film of all time.I am willing to make that argument.Also, the following review refers to Severin’s prior 2016 restoration (which was already excellent). Skip to the bottom for 4K notes. Screw your Avatars, The Blu-ray format was made for Burial Ground,…
Cushing Curiosities – Blu-ray Boxset Review (Severin Films)
Peter Cushing is not my dad. Please stop asking. I know that he and I have the same bone structure and body type AND level of success/talent, but I checked the DNA and it just ain’t matchin’. Despite not being my father, Peter Cushing was just great. I know you already know it, so let’s…
UHD Review – Zombie Holocaust (Dr. Butcher MD) – Severin Films
As a quick refresher to readers here the Italian cannibal film cycle started as a response to the “Mondo” film trend in the mid-70’s by a pair of films, Man from Deep River by Umberto Lenzi, and Last Cannibal World by Ruggero Deodato. It would be these 2 directors, and 2 of their subsequent films…
Danza Macabra Vol. One: The Italian Gothic Collection – Blu-ray Review (Severin Films)
If you’re anything like me -and for your sake, I hope you’re not- then you’re a fan of Italian gothic horror, a devotee of the candelabra, a Babs Steele stan, a see-through gown in a moonlit graveyard enthusiast, etc. The Italian gothics can be enjoyed on a dark and stormy night or a lazy Sunday…
Wings of Disaster: The Birdemic Trilogy – Blu-ray Review (Severin Films/Intervision)
Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010) is more than just the title of a film, it’s also a film. In this film, on a place resembling Earth, in a little burg called Half Moon Bay, software engineer/salesman Rod (Alan Bagh) manages to make the biggest sale of his career and lands a date with supermodel Nathalie…
Attack Force Z ( Severin Films) Blu-ray review
Attack for Z is a 1982 film based on true events during World War II. This film features screen icons Mel Gibson(Lethal Weapon, Apocalypto) and Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, Omen III: The Final Conflict) in early roles and also stars screen veteran John Phillip Law(The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Danger:Diabolik). Tim Burstall directed this movie,…
Blu-ray Review – Don’t Go in the House – Severin Films
Dan Grimaldi plays blue collar worker Donny “I’m not Donny Osmond” Kohler who becomes somewhat troubled after his abusive mother finally kicks the bucket. At first, he’s overjoyed to be free of her tyranny, but he’s so deranged that he starts doing what every boy does without his mommy around: he takes a flamethrower and…
Blu-ray Review – Delirium (1979) – Severin Films
A group of powerful politicians and businessmen have teamed up with a group of Vietnam vets to clean up the streets of St. Louis. They’ve got a good thing going until one of their (more than) slightly unhinged soldiers loses his shit and goes on a killing spree. As the cops and an overly inquisitive…
All or Nothing Blu-ray review
All or Nothing is a 2002 British drama film that takes a look at three families and their struggles in their daily lives. The film is written and directed by Mike Leigh and stars British screen legends Timothy Spall and Lesley Manville. The film takes place in London, that mainly focuses on taxicab driver Phil…