Much like last year, MGM currently has nothing significant planned for classic Halloween DVD releases this year. That means that the Midnite Movies are still on hiatus and their unreleased cult films from American International Pictures, Hammer Films and United Artists are still being untapped despite many new transfers and restorations being done. If you are interested in these films on DVD, please check out our umpteenth "Midnite Movies" campaign HERE.

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Code Red Gets TRAPPED!

On June 21st, Code Red will release the Canadian backwoods thriller TRAPPED, directed by cult director William Fruet (DEATH WEEKEND, KILLER PARTY, SPASMS), written by John Beaird (MY BLOODY VALENTINE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME) and photographed by award-winning cinematographer Mark Irwin (SCANNERS, VIDEODROME, THE BLOB, THE FLY, SCREAM)! An innocent camping weekend turns into terror for four young university students when they witness a murder! The film stars Henry Silva (CHAINED HEAT, SHARKEY'S MACHINE) and Nicholas Campbell (DEAD ZONE, THE BROOD). The DVD will feature a brand new 16x9 widescreen master, and the original theatrical trailer. MSRP is 19.98.

COMBAT SHOCK: 2-Disc Director’s Cut

Troma Team Video is proud to present the 2-Disc Never-Before-Seen Director’s Cut of Buddy Giovinazzo’s dark, nihilistic masterwork COMBAT SHOCK. COMBAT SHOCK has remained hidden in the underground video universe for more than 25 years, and has now fully ripened to disgust, revolt and depress a new generation of indie film viewers. Released theatrically in 1986, the film was dismissed mostly by mainstream critics, but scarred the retinas of the indie cult/horror counterculture and is now regarded as one of the supreme classics of 1980s underground cinema. Inspired by true ghastly headlines about tormented war veterans, Giovinazzo centers his story on Frankie Dunlan, a Vietnam veteran whose life is a festering sewer of poverty, hopelessness and violence. (READ MORE)

THE GIANT SPIDER INVASION DVD Cancelled

We just got word from MVD Entertainment that their May 5 release of the director’s cut of THE GIANT SPIDER INVASION has been cancelled. As we announced this release earlier, we apologize to any fans who were hoping to make this purchase, and if anything changes, we will let you know.

Blue Undergound to Re-Release TORSO,10TH VICTIM!

On July 28, Blue Underground will release the 1973 giallo classic TORSO on DVD. A series of sex murders shock a college campus, and four beautiful young girlfriends head for the safety of an isolated country villa. But as they succumb to their own erotic desires, their weekend of pleasure becomes a vacation to dismember at the hands - and blade - of the lecherous maniac. Directed by Sergio Martino (MOUNTAIN OF THE CANNIBAL GOD) and starring Suzy Kendall (THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE) and Tina Aumont (SALON KITTY), this Euro Horror chiller was originally released in America with much of its controversial violence removed by censors. Fully restored from the original negative materials, TORSO will be presented completely uncut and uncensored on DVD. Presented anamorphic 1.85:1 with both English and Italian language tracks, extras include the international “Carnal Violence” trailer as well as the original U.S. theatrical trailer. On the same date, Blue Underground will also release the 1960s cult classic THE 10TH VICTIM with Marcello Mastroianni and Ursula Andress. Both discs (previously available from Anchor Bay, but long out-of-print) retail for $14.95.

THE WARNER ARCHIVE DVD Collection!

Warner Home Video has just introduced “The Warner Archive,” a selection of rare films available exclusively on DVD through the WBShop.com. These are authorized DVDs transferred from the original masters, and of interest to DVD Drive-In readers are Hammer Films’ CRESCENDO, DOC SAVAGE MAN OF BRONZE, CAPTAIN SINDBAD, MY BLOOD RUNS COLD, BRAINSTORM (1965), CAPTAIN NEMO AND THE UNDERWATER CITY and a number of other titles from various genres. Reportedly, Warner is planning to add even more exclusive titles to this series. To check out The Warner Archive, click HERE.

THE LEGEND OF BLOOD CASTLE Comes To DVD!

On May 19, Mya Communication will release THE LEGEND OF BLOOD CASTLE on DVD. Considered one of the best adaptations of Elizabeth Báthory’s legend, this is a disturbing and chilling movie from Spanish horror cult director Jorge Grau (LET SLEEPING CORPSES LIE). Also known as THE FEMALE BUTCHER, the 1973 film concerns Countess Erzsebet Bathory (Lucia Bosé), who is accidentally splattered with the blood drops of one of her nubile maidservants, discovering that the blood can preserve her skin. Compelled to kill innocent young girls to use their blood, the Countess is helped by her husband Karl (Espartaco Santoni), who fakes his own death and pretends to be a vampire to fool the superstitious villagers about the source of the exsanguinations. In the meantime, Karl finds himself attracted to Marina (Ewa Aulin, CANDY), the young daughter of a local innkeeper, perhaps another victim for the Countess. The disc will include a 1.77:1 anamorphic transfer; English, Spanish and Italian mono audio tracks; deleted scenes; alternate scenes; the original Italian opening credits and a still gallery. The SRP is $24.99.

Severin Unearths NIGHTMARE CASTLE Negative!

Gothic horror fans will be delighted to know that Severin Films will be giving the first official DVD release to the 1965 Barbara Steele chiller NIGHTMARE CASTLE/THE FACELESS MONSTER (original title: Amanti d’oltretomba, or “Lovers Beyond The Tomb”). The original negative has recently been discovered in a Rome storage vault and apparently in good condition. Severin will be doing a new HD transfer in its original aspect ratio, so all those super cheap bootleg DVDs taken from 10th generation TV prints can now be discarded forever. The film was directed by Mario Caiano, and Severin recently shot a great interview with the 75 year old master at his home just outside of Rome. NIGHTMARE CASTLE also showcases the very first horror score by the legendary Ennio Morricone, and the beautiful black & white cinematography comes courtesy of Enzo Barboni. A new featurette with Steele will also be included. This uncut, uncensored and unsung hit of Italian horror history will have a street date of May 19 and retail for $19.95.

VCI To Release 1970 Apocalyptic Cult Film!

Once upon a time there were countries, cities, schools, movies, electric appliances, The Beatles, politicians, then… GLEN AND RANDA. On April 28, VCI Entertainment will release the rarely seen 1970 science fiction film, GLEN AND RANDA for the first time on DVD. Independent filmmaker Jim McBride follows a hedonistic, young couple as they roam the post-apocalyptic world in search of a fabled, unspoiled city of dreams. The record of the journey is Glen and Randa, a desperate odyssey by the last survivors of an atomic holocaust, stumbling through the wreckage of a vanished civilization. The upcoming DVD will include a 1.85:1 widescreen anamorphic transfer and include a video interview with director McBride.

Severin Unleashes THE SINFUL DWARF!

Severin Films announced the March 31 release of THE SINFUL DWARF, the infamous 1973 Danish-made/London-lensed shocker that has been called “perhaps the sleaziest film in EuroCult history.” Events surrounding this first ever North American DVD release are scheduled to include a rare theatrical screening at Austin’s Alamo Draft House on March 4th, as well as national protests from various outraged Little People’s organizations. Severin’s restoration of the still-controversial movie was made possible by the recent discovery of a pristine 35mm print found hidden in a janitor’s closet at The Danish Film Institute. (READ MORE)

American Scary: Late Night TV Done Right!

A nostalgic homage to the glory days of the late night horror shows, AMERICAN SCARY, features interviews and archival footage of the most famous hosts from the 1950s to present day. John E. Hudgens and Sandy Clark offer an affectionate tribute to horror show hosting, which will be available on DVD February 17, 2009 at an SRP of $19.95. (READ MORE)

Dark Sky's April DVD Releases!

On April 28, Dark Sky Films will release Special Edition DVDs of the cult favorites THE SHE-BEAST and THE CENTERFOLD GIRLS. THE SHE-BEAST: A small town in 18th century Transylvania is being terrorized by an evil witch. When a child is brutally attacked, the villagers capture the fiend and sentence her to death by dunking chair, but not before she casts a curse on them and their descendants. Two hundred years later, young newlyweds Veronica (Barbara Steele, BLACK SUNDAY) and Philip (Ian Ogilvy, AND NOW THE SCREAMING STARTS) pass through the town on a tour of the Carpathians, only to have their car pulled into a lake by an unseen force. (READ MORE)

Grindhouse Presents Fulci's CAT IN THE BRAIN!

Grindhouse Releasing and Box Office Spectaculars are proud to present the North American DVD premiere of Italian horror maestro Lucio Fulci's ultra-violent classic CAT IN THE BRAIN. The late, great Lucio Fulci is revered by horror movie fans around the world as the Italian “Godfather of Gore" for directing such films as ZOMBIE, THE BEYOND, and THE GATES OF HELL. CAT IN THE BRAIN is Fulci's ultimate statement about his own work. CAT IN THE BRAIN stars Fulci as himself in the twisted tale of a horror film director driven insane by his own creations. Tormented by visions of bizarre violence, murder and mayhem, Fulci seeks help from a sinister psychiatrist who draws him into a vortex of madness and death....like a cat, stalking the darkest corridors of the director's mind and clawing his sanity to bloody shreds. (READ MORE)

Image's Mighty HERCULES COLLECTION!

On March 31, Image Entertainment will release the HERCULES COLLECTION, a four-disc peplum set featuring such stars as Steve Reeves, Mark Forest, Reg Park, Gordon Scott and Richard Harrison. Titles in the set include HERCULES, MOLE MEN AGAINST THE SON OF HERCULES, HERCULES THE AVENGER, HERCULES AND THE BLACK PIRATE, HERCULES AND THE CAPTIVE WOMEN, HERCULES, PRISONER OF EVIL, HERCULES AND THE PRINCESS OF TROY, ATLAS IN THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS and GIANTS OF ROME. Image promises 2.35:1 widescreen transfers on most of these English-dubbed titles, and the set will retail for $19.98.

Argento's FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET Finally!

In possibly the first major DVD news for 2009, on February 24, Mya Communication (distributed by RYKO) will be releasing Dario Argento’s FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET, the last film of the director’s so-called "Animal Trilogy". Never before available on home video in the U.S., the film finally returns, fully uncut and with astounding picture and sound quality. A long and accurate restoration work was made directly on the original negative elements which had remained untouched for more than 30 years. (READ MORE)

Fly the Friendly Skies in 3-D!

On January 27, Shout! Factory will release THE STEWARDESSES 3D: 40TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION. It’s 1969 and the skies have never been friendlier. Experience a day in the life of a group of swinging stewardesses where anything goes. After THE STEWARDESSES opened in San Francisco in the summer of ’69, it ignited screens across the country, building a buzz that the Hollywood majors would die for. During the film’s run into the early ’70s, new scenes would be filmed and added to bring more story and “action” to the feature. This 2-DVD set presents the full, UNCUT film in the original 3D color and black-and-white restored editions as well as a color 2D version. So put your tray table down, make sure your seat is in the reclined, relaxed position and enjoy the trip. Bonus Features: * Three mini-documentaries about the film, * Movie stills, ads, trailers and more, * Includes 2 pairs of collectible 3D glasses. The set will retail for $19.98.

Dark Sky Enters the DEAD OF NIGHT!

On January 27, Dark Sky Films will release DEAD OF NIGHT, the 1977 TV anthology produced and directed by Dan Curtis (“Dark Shadows”), with a trilogy of spell-binding stories by Richard Matheson (“The Twilight Zone”). The segments are “Second Chance” starring Ed Begley Jr., “No Such Thing As A Vampire” starring Anjanette Comer and Patrick Macnee and “Bobby” starring Lee H. Montgomery and Joan Hackett. The dis disc will feature the following: new transfer from 35mm OCN, deleted scenes and outtakes, Robert Cobert’s “Dead of Night” stereo music score, a still gallery and “Dead of Night: A Darkness at Blaisedon” TV pilot (1969). It will retail for $14.98.

Wild Eye Releases Modern Homages to Drive-In, Grindhouse Cinema!

On December 15, Wild Eye Releasing will be unleashing two films by Keith Crocker, both which continue the grand tradition of exploitive drive-in and grindhouse horror! BLITZKRIEG: ESCAPE FROM STALAG 69 -- Controversial underground filmmaker Keith Crocker goes to war with this sprawling, blood-spurting homage to the Naziploitation and Women in Prison films of the 1970s, and it's quite possibly the only World War II movie ever made on Long Island! THE BLOODY APE -- Crocker's first feature, shot entirely on Super 8 and inspired by Edgar Allen Poe's Murders in the Morgue, has a bloodthirsty gorilla in heat, escaping from the local carnival and leaving a trail of dead strippers in the suburbs! The cops bungle the case while this super simian tears through town raping and ripping anyone he gets his paws on in this gory and gag-filled love letter to 1970s drive-in insanity. Both titles will be loaded with extras! Click HERE to view the cover art. For more information, visit www.wildeyereleasing.com.

MGM Revisits THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT!

On February 24, MGM will be releasing a new “Collector’s Edition” DVD of Wes Craven’s 1972 cult drive-in shocker, THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT. Extras will include an Audio Commentary with actors David Hess, Marc Sheffler and Fred Lincoln; a Wes Craven Featurette;“Celluloid Crime of the Century” (featurette);“Scoring Last House” (featurette);“Tales that Will Tear Your Heart Out” (featurette); Deleted Scene - Mari Dying at the Lake; Never Before Seen Outtakes; Wes Craven's Annotated Shooting Scripts and a Photo Gallery. The retail price for the disc is $19.99.

Sizzle Up Your October with HOT MOVES!

Before AMERICAN PIE, there was HOT MOVES! On 10/21, Code Red, thru BCI, will release this 1980s teen comedy and late night cable classic! When four horny Venice Beach teenagers lead by Barry (Michael Zorek, PRIVATE SCHOOL), make a pact to lose their virginity by the end of Summer, hilarity and madcap humor ensures, as everything they do goes horribly wrong in their quest to go all the way! Also starring Jill Schoelen (THE STEPFATHER, POPCORN, CUTTING CLASS), Deborah Richter (CYBORG) and Penthouse Pet/Scream Queen Monique Gabrielle (DEATHSTALKER II, AMAZON WOMEN ON THE MOON). The film will be presented in a brand new anamorphic widescreen transfer, and extras includes on camera interviews with stars Micheal Zorek, Adam Silbar, writer Peter Foldy, and director Jim Sotos, as well as an audio commentary with all four! The MSRP is 19.98.

SWEET SIXTEEN DVD Details!

On October 14th, Code Red, thru BCI, will release SWEET SIXTEEN on DVD. When Melissa Morgan (Aleisa Shirley), a gorgeous big city girl moves to a small Texas town, she creates quite a stir with her beauty and promiscuous attitude. She might be 15, going on 25, but all the boys at her new school are still anxious to get to know her. Shortly after her arrival, Melissa's dates start ending up dead. When the younger brother of a local hell raiser (Don Stroud) ends up dead, Melissa looks like the likely suspect. The town Sheriff (Bo Hopkins) must try to solve the killings before the killer strikes again. Along to help him is his Nancy Drew-ish daughter (Dana Kimmell, FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 3). What secret will be revealed when Melissa turns SWEET SIXTEEN?. Directed by Jim Sotos, the film features an all star cast that includes Patrick Macnee, Susan Strasberg, Larry Storch, Henry Wilcoxon, Sharon Farrell and Michael Pataki. It’s presented for the first time in a directors cut. Details: Brand New 16x9 anamorphic transfer of the Directors cut as well as the slightly different theatrical cut also in 16x9;
Introduction by HOSTEL producer Scott Spiegel; Audio conversation with star Aleisa Shirley and director Jim Sotos with Scott Spiegel at Spiegel's 'den'.; On Camera interview with stars Bo Hopkins, Shirley and director Sotos; Theatrical Trailer and Pressbook Still Gallery. The MSRP is 19.98.
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Warner's "Horror Double Feature" DVDs - Artwork

We previously announced that on October 7, Warner Home Video is releasing a batch of long–awaited 1960s horror classics on DVD as Best Buy store exclusives: CHAMBER OF HORRORS/BRIDES OF FU MANCHU and IT!/THE SHUTTERED ROOM. Click HERE to see the captivating artwork for these initial releases in Warner's "Horror Double Feature" series.

Grindhouse Releasing Presents '80s Horror Classics PIECES and THE BEYOND!

On October 28, Grindhouse Releasing and Ryko Filmworks present brand-new deluxe edition DVDs of two gory 1980s horror classics: PIECES and THE BEYOND. One of the most violent and outrageous entries in the 1980s slasher craze, PIECES tells the story of a chainsaw killer who collects body parts from his victims to create a grisly human jigsaw puzzle. The movie’s graphic gore was so hardcore that it was originally released to theaters without an MPAA rating. (READ MORE)

Warner Classic Horror Best Buy Exclusives!

Warner Home Video is releasing a batch of long–awaited 1960s horror classics on DVD as Best Buy store exclusives. October 7 will see the release of Christopher Lee in BRIDES OF FU MANCHU paired with Patrick O’Neal in CHAMBER OF HORRORS, and Carol Lynley and Oliver Reed in THE SHUTTERED ROOM paired with Roddy McDowall in IT! All features will have anamorphic widescreen transfers and retail for $19.98. In a related story, the Warner/Best Buy Sci-Fi exclusives released in July will be available for sale everywhere on October 7.

DRACULA VS. FRANKENSTEIN CD Soundtrack!

Elysee Productions is pleased to announce its forthcoming original soundtrack release, Al Adamson’s DRACULA VS. FRANKENSTEIN (1971), music composed and conducted by William Lava. Independent-International Pictures archived the original mono mixdown scoring masters from which this CD is produced. Every Lava composition is intact including a cue that was never used in the film! This 1000 pressing limited edition CD will include "Audio Liner Notes" - a track featuring producer Samuel M. Sherman discussing behind the scenes details of the musical score. Also included is the Independent-International Pictures Radio Spot-O-Rama, a compilation of horror and exploitation radio spots from the studio's archives. The CD will be available on October 15, but you can pre-order it now from the Elysee Productions website. Note that the first 100 copies sold will be signed by Samuel M. Sherman.

BCI's October Slate, STANLEY plus more!

This October, BCI has a number of fun cult and horror DVDs slated for release. October 21 brings a two-disc special edition of STANLEY (1972), William Grefe’s killer snake movie starring Chris Robinson and Alex Rocco. The two-disc set will include two audio commentaries, two documentaries on “the making of STANLEY”, a photo gallery, trailers…and more! October 14 will bring an “Exploitation Cinema” double feature of early 1980s gorefests MAUSOLEUM starring Bobbie Bressee and BLOOD SONG starring Frankie Avalon. MAUSOLEUM will feature and audio commentary with star Bobbie Bressee. On the same date, another “Exploitation Cinema” sees a re-release of GALAXINA double billed with Luigi Cozzi’s STAR CRASH, starring Christopher Plummer, Caroline Munro and Marjoe Gortner. October 14 sees the release of SWEET SIXTEEN: DIRECTOR’S CUT. The 1980s slasher film will include a new anamorphic widescreen transfer of the original theatrical version and director’s cut, an introduction by HOSTEL producer Scott Spiegel, on-camera interviews with stars Bo Hopkins and Aleisa Shirley and more!

Sizzling Drive-In Double Feature!

On August 12th, Mars Pictures, thru BCI, presents two sizzling 1970s drive-in classics on one hot disc! First is the home video premiere of BETWEEN THE COVERS! A fiercely beautiful female executive goes to a meeting filled with male executives. One by one they each describe their erotic stories in this comedy that is out of control. It is an exciting expose of a traveling salesman! Starring Euro hotties Marina Blumel, Angelika Duvier and Birte Tove (BAMBOO HOUSE OF DOLLS). The second co-hit in Blazing Color is SWINGING WIVES! An obsessed reporter interviews several Average-Joes who have encountered strange situations when meeting seductive married women! House calls will never be the same again when sexually repressed wives get turned on in this 1970s Euro film starring Astrid Frank (AU PAIR GIRLS)! Both will be presented in anamorphic widescreen. Both rated R of course. MSRP is 19.98.

BEYOND THE DOOR DVD Details!

On September 16, Code Red DVD will release the first official U.S. DVD of the Euro horror classic BEYOND THE DOOR! The film, which grossed over $15 million back in 1974, stars Juliet Mills as a young woman who is suddenly pregnant with the Devil's child! The film also stars Richard Johnson (ZOMBIE, THE HAUNTING). The DVD will feature: 16x9 1:85:1 widescreen presentation of the uncut European version; an audio commentary with director Ovidio G. Assonitis and Mondo Digital writer Nathaniel Thompson, moderated by Lee Christian; a second audio commentary with star Juliet Mills, HOSTEL producer Scott Spiegel and film historian Darren Gross; “Englishman In Italy” – a video interview with Richard Johnson; “Beyond The Door, 35 Years Later” – a featurette with writer Alex (INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN) Rebar, director Ovidio Assonitis and stars Juliet Mills and Richard Johnson; original trailers and a still gallery. The MSRP is $24.98.

"Exploitation Cinema" Double Features from BCI!

On September 16, BCI will release two enticing double feature DVDs as part of their “Exploitation Cinema” series. First off will be CEMETARY GIRLS (aka COUNT DRACULA’S GREAT LOVE) starring Spanish horror legend Paul Naschy, along with VAMPIRE HOOKERS, starring John Carradine and directed by Cirio H. Santiago. Both titles will have anamorphic widescreen transfers and the disc will retail for $12.98. Also retailing for $12.98 is a double disc of British horror classics directed by Norman J. Warren and written by David McGillivray (FRIGHTMARE, HOUSE OF WHIPCORD): SATAN’S SLAVE (starring Brit horror legend Michael Gough) and TERROR. These two titles will be presented widescreen on home video for the first time in America.

Vote For ICONS OF HORROR: HAMMER FILMS Cover Art!

Amazon.com is letting you vote for your favorite piece of cover art for Sony's ICONS OF HORROR: HAMMER FILMS by June 30, 2008. The winning artwork will be featured as the cover this highly anticpated release, which is now available for pre-order on DVD. Choose your favorite and vote by clicking HERE.

Hammer Horror Set Coming from Sony!

On October 14, Sony Home Entertainment will release ICONS OF HORROR: HAMMER FILMS which will contain the following Hammer Films classics: THE TWO FACES OF DR. JEKYLL, THE CURSE OF THE MUMMY'S TOMB, THE GORGON and SCREAM (TASTE) OF FEAR. Expect the set to include trailers and newly remastered transfers. The retail price is $24.96. Cover art and more details coming soon.

THE UNSEEN To Be Seen Again!

On August 19, Code Red DVD will release the 1981 thriller THE UNSEEN. The film stars Barbara Bach as a TV newswoman who, along with her sister and a crew member, discovers the horrifying secret dwelling at a farmhouse they are staying at. It also stars Doug Barr (DEADLY BLESSINGS, THE FALL GUY), Stephen Furst (ANIMAL HOUSE) and Sydney Lassick. The two-disc will have the following specs: Disc 1: Brand New Anamorphic 16x9 transfer from the original IP, Audio Commentary with Producer Tony Unger and star Stephen Furst moderated by Lee Christian, On-camera interview with co-stars Furst and Doug Barr, Still Gallery, Original Trailer and Code Red Trailers. Disc 2: On-camera interview with make up effect supervisor Craig Reardon, On-camera interview with Make up effect legend and the film's writer Tom Burman, Make up test slides and sketches and behind the scenes stills from Craig Reardon's personal collection. The MSRP is 24.98.

New "Drive-In Double Feature" from Dark Sky!

On September 30, Dark Sky Films will release another edition of their “Drive-In Double Feature” series with BARRACUDA/ISLAND FURY. In BARRACUDA, a seaside town is home to upstanding citizens, good ol' fashioned southern hospitality and a deadly rash of barracuda attacks! Another exploitation piece released in the wake of JAWS, the film stars William Kerwin (BLOOD FEAST) and Jason Evers (THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN’T DIE). ISLAND FURY has two young women discovering a cache of mob money as well as a clan of bloodthirsty cannibals who pick off vacationers one by one! Also more notoriously known as “Please Don't Eat the Babies,” this strange shocker was one of the last horror films from independent producer Mardi Rustam (EATEN ALIVE, EVILS OF THE NIGHT). The double feature disc will retail for $14.98.

"Fox Classics" Gets Cultish!

Fox Home Video’s "Fox Classics" line will unleash some interesting horror and mystery titles this year including CHANDU THE MAGICIAN starring Bela Lugosi, DR. RENAULT'S SECRET starring J. Carrol Naish and George Zucco, DRAGONWYCK starring Vincent Price and MANHUNT, directed by Fritz Lang. No date has been set yet, but expect them all to appear in ’08!

Update: Legend Films Releases Paramount Cult Titles!

Legend Films has licensed a number of library titles from Paramount for DVD release. Of interest to DVD Drive-In readers include THE SKULL, ZPG, THE POSSESSION OF JOEL DELANEY, THE STUDENT BODIES, JEKYLL AND HYDE TOGETHER AGAIN, THE BUSY BODY, THE MAN WHO COULD CHEAT DEATH, PHASE IV, THE DEADLY BEES,THE SENDER and THE PIED PIPER (just added). Some of these titles will be available for sale at the Legend Films website as of April 1st, and they will be available for retail everywhere else in June and July in separate batches. Click HERE to see the cover art for these titles!!

New Midnite Movies Website!

Fox and MGM have developed a new website devoted to our favorite DVD line, the Midnite Movies series. Nothing is mentioned yet about future releases, but the good news is that many of the out-of-print Midnite Movies double features are available again, and the site has links to where you can purchase them at the online Fox store for $11.98 a piece. Check out www.midnitemoviesdvd.com.

Code Red Signs with BCI/Navarre!

“BCI/Navarre is pleased to add Code Red to its line-up of exclusively distributed DVD labels. They have created some of the best cult titles over the last year; all of these will be re-released, along with over 20 new titles coming in the next year.” - Cliff MacMillan, Director of Acquisitions, BCI. The first of these will be SOLE SURVIVOR in April, followed by BOARDINGHOUSE, then THE DEAD PIT in May, as well as a re-issue of DOOM ASYLUM, DEVIL TIMES FIVE,THE FOREST, and DON'T GO IN THE WOODS, followed by other titles such as THE UNSEEN, CAN I DO IT TILL I NEED GLASSES, BEYOND THE DOOR, BUTCHER BAKER NIGHTMARE MAKER, THE VISITOR, THE MUTILATOR, THE NESTING, NIGHTMARE, SPASMS, TERROR CIRCUS, VELVET TRAP, RUNNING HOT, CAGED MEN, and many others to follow, including some drive-in 'double features' of all new products.

Dark Sky Films' Motherload for 2008!

In addition to their long-awaited releases of RICCO THE MEAN MACHINE and TRAGIC CEREMONY, Dark Sky Films has a number of drive-in and exploitation goodies set for DVD release in 2008. Some of the titles are: THE CENTERFOLD GIRLS, BONNIE'S KIDS, A WOMAN FOR ALL MEN, THE ROOMMATES (1973), LINDA LOVELACE FOR PRESIDENT, GAMES GIRLS PLAY (aka SEX PLAY, THE BUNNY CAPER), THE PSYCHIC KILLER, SIMON - KING OF THE WITCHES, THE ONE-ARMED EXECUTIONER, THEY CALL HER CLEOPATRA WONG, Michael Reeves’ THE SHE BEAST (aka REVENGE OF THE BLOOD BEAST) and a deluxe edition of DEADBEAT AT DAWN. More details to follow as they come in!

"Blood Island" Soundtrack!

We just got an awesome new must-have CD we had to tell you about. Tim Ferrante’s newly-formed Elysee Productions is pleased to present its first original soundtrack release. Now available for the first time in any form is Tito Arevalo's amazing score for the cult drive-in horror fave, MAD DOCTOR OF BLOOD ISLAND. Mastered from the original session tapes (recorded in full track mono at 15-ips), CD includes an eight-page full color booklet with liner notes and composer bio by Ferrante. This release is limited to 1,000 pressings. There are 34 tracks running a total of 50 mins. 41 secs. Price: $19.99. The company is planning on releasing similar soundtrack CDs if this one does well, so please give them your support. Check out the Elysee Productions website HERE for more information.

The Godzilla Collection!

On November 20, Classic Media will unleash THE GODZILLA COLLECTION, a deluxe DVD box set with eight classic Godzilla movies and more. Titles in the set are GOJIRA/GODZILLA KING OF THE MONSTERS, GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN, MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA, GHIDRAH THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER, INVASION OF ASTRO-MONSTER and these two exclusives to the set: ALL MONSTERS ATTACK (aka GODZILLA’S REVENGE and TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA. Click HERE for more information on THE GODZILLA COLLECTION.

Coming Soon from Retromedia!

Retromedia has sent us some info and cover art on some of the upcoming title they’re working on. Coming soon are THE STEEVE REEVES COLLECTION (GIANT OF MARATHON/WAR OF THE TROJANS, both 2.35:1 scope transfers from film, enhanced for 16x9), SCARED TO DEATH (1981) (1.85:1 enhanced for 16x9 from original film with lots of bonus features), THE EDGAR WALLACE COLLECTION (THE MAD EXECUTIONERS - 2.35:1 scope from film, enhanced for 16x9, and FELLOWSHIP OF THE FROG - full frame, transferred from film), THE ROBERT QUARRY COLLECTION (double feature of THE DEATHMASTER 1.85:1 enhanced 16 x 9 along with TEEN EXORCIST) and HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS 20th Anniversary Widescreen Edition (1.85:1, 16x9 from the original negative). Click HERE to view the cover art on these.

"Drive-In Movie" Article!

During the 1980s, one of the most exciting and influential movie experiences to ever hit Saturday afternoon television was Drive-In Movie on WNEW channel 5 in New York. The programming was unbeatable: motorcycle movies, teen sex comedies, Japanese giant monster epics, Hammer horror films, AIP classics and, most importantly, kung fu movies. Lots and lots of kung fu movies. Chris Poggiali gives us the full story -- as well as complete listings -- of one of the first programs to drag Chinese kung fu flicks out of the grindhouses and into the living rooms of mainstream America! Click HERE to read more.

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