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DVDs
THE BERMUDA DEPTHS.
Bermuda Depths, DVD.
$10.00
Warner Bros., 2009 (1978 television release), full screen, 1.33:1 aspect ratio, color, 97 minutes, not rated. Manufactured-on-Demand DVD-R product (*may not play in all machines). Contents: 1 disc. Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy. Made-for-Television film, directed by TOM LOTANI. Screenplay by WILLIAM OVERGARD. Produced by ARTHUR RANKIN JR. & JULE BASS. Starring LIEGH McCLOSKEY, CARL WEATHERS, CONNIE SELLECA, JULIE WOODSON, RUTH ATTAWAY, and BURL IVES as Paulus. "What secrets lurks 20,000 feet below the waves in the paranormal realm called The Bermuda Triangle? The answer involves a beauty (Selleca) who has sold her soul for eternal youth-- and a giant sea turtle that leaves death in its wake." Dvd case and liner like new, disc itself is like new. $10 price includes all shipping costs.
Blacula.
Blacula, DVD.
$10.00
MGM, 2004 (1972 theatrical release), DVD format, 16 x 9 widescreen, 1.85:1 aspect ration, color, 93 minutes, rated PG. Contents: 1 disc. Genre: Funkadelic Horror. Directed by WILLIAM CRAIN. Starring WILLIAM MARSHALL, DENISE NICHOLAS, VONETTA McGEE, GORDON PINSENT, and THALMUS RASULALA. "Urban action and fatal attraction give rise to a groove from beyond the grave in this funkadelic, fangadelic soul cinema sensation! The eternally cool William Marshall puts a fresh spin on the age-old legend of the vampire, condemned to wander the earth with an insatiable lust for blood." Disc like new, case and liner near new. $10 price includes all shipping costs.
CHOKE CANYON.
Choke Canyon, DVD
$14.00
Code Red, 2009 (1986 theatrical release), anamorphic widescreen, 1.33:1 aspect ratio, color, 95 minutes. Contents: 1 disc. Genre: Action-adventure. Directed by CHUCK BAIL. Starring StEPHEN COLLINS, JANET JULIAN, LANCE HENRIKSEN and BO SVENSON. "A maverick scientist declares total war on corporate criminals trying to hide their toxic waste in Choke Canyon. Filled with careening off-road chases and exciting plane and helicopter dogfights, Choke Canyon is directed by veteran action director Chuck Bail (Gumball Rally) and photographed by award-winning cinematographer Dante Spinotti (X-Men, Last of the Mohicans)." DVD case and liner are near new, disc itself is like new. $14 price includes all shipping costs.
DEAD OF NIGHT / THE QUEEN OF SPADES.
Dead of Night / Queen of Spades, DVD.
$60.00
Anchor Bay, 2003 (1945 & 1949 theatrical releases), original full-frame presentation, 103 minutes (Dead of Night), 95 minutes (Queen of Spades). Contents: 2 discs plus snap-case. Genre: Horror-Drama. Dead of Night, 1945 release, black & white, directed by CHARLES CRICHTON. Starring MICHAEL REDGRAVE, MERVYN JONES, GOOGIE WITHERS, BASIL RADFORD and FREDERICK WALK. "An anthology film, containing 4 tales of terror, one of which is the famous 'Ventriloquist'. Considered by many to be one of the most influential horror films ever made. This is the uncut and complete UK version of Dead of Night, now newly restored from original archival materials for the first time in decades." The Queen of Spades, 1949 release, black & white, directed by THOROLD DICKINSON (Gaslight). Starring YVONNE MITCHELL, DAME EDITH EVANS and ANTON WALBROOK. 1950 British Academy Award Nominee for Best British Film. "Based on the celebrated short story by Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, this masterful tale is about a dashing Russian army captain who wagers his very soul on a final twist of fate to gain the sinister secret of gaming fortunes." DVD case and liner are near new, both discs are like new. Rare and out of print DVD. $60 price includes all shipping costs.
EQUINOX: THE CRITERION COLLECTION.
Equinox, DVD.
$14.00
The Criterion Collection, 2006 (1970 theatrical release), Special Edition Double Disc DVD Set (2 discs), color, 82 minutes, monaural, 1.33:1 aspect ratio. Contents: 2 discs + 1 booklet in snap-case. Film originally released in 1970. "Deep within the woods and canyons of California, four teenagers happen upon an ancient book containing the secrets of a strange, malevolent world that coexists with that of mankind. This $6,500-budget wonder was picked up for distribution by producer JACK H. HARRIS (The Blob) who shot new footage for the film with writer-director JACK WOODS and released it in 1970 as Equinox (shortened from the original title, Equinox: A Journey into the Supernatural). Since then the film has gained a passionate cult following and inspired succeeding generations of horror/fantasy filmmakers." New restored high-definition digital transfer of the theatrical release. Also contains the original 1967 version of the film. Audio commentaries by writer-director JACK WOODS, producer JACK H. HARRIS, effects photographer DENNIS MUREN, and several other crew members. Video introduction by FORREST J. ACKERMAN, with interviews, deleted scenes, outtakes, and archival stop-motion test footage. Also contains Zorgon: The H-Bomb Beast From Hell (1972), a short film. Trailer, radio spots, stills gallery, promotional material, and a 28 page booklet featuring tributes from GEORGE LUCAS and RAY HARRYHAUSEN and a new essay by BROCK DeSHANE. DVD case and liner are near new, booklet is as new, and both discs are like new. $14 price includes all shipping costs.
GODZILLA VS GIGAN.
Godzilla VS Gigan, DVD.
$6.00
Toho, Columbia Tristar, 2004 (1977 theatrical release), 50th Anniversary edition, anamorphic widescreen, color, 89 minutes. Contents: 1 disc. Genre: Monster Science Fiction. 1977 release. Directed by JUN FUKUDA. Starring HIROSHI ISHIKWA and YURIKO HISHIMI. "Meet the Cyborg of the Century! No One Is Safe!" DVD case and liner are near new, disc itself is like new. $6 price includes all shipping costs.
GODZILLA VS. HEDORAH.
Godzilla VS. Hedorah, DVD
$6.00
Toho, Columbia Tristar, 2004 (1971 theatrical release), 50th Anniversary edition, anamorphic widescreen, color, 86 minutes. Contents: 1 disc. Genre: Monster Science Fiction. 1971 release. Directed by YOSHIMITSU BANNO. Starring AKIRA YAMAUCHI and HIROYUKI KAWASE. "Out environment is doomed! Demon of Drudge!" DVD case and liner are near new, disc itself is like new. $6 price includes all shipping costs.
HOUSE OF THE DAMNED.
House of the Damned, DVD.
$10.00
20th Century Fox, 2006 (1963 theatrical release), widescreen (anamorphic 2.35:1) and fullscreen (1.33:1 modified) versions, black & white, 63 minutes. Contents: 1 disc (double-side single layer). Genre: Suspense-Horror. Directed by MAURY DEXTER. Starring RONALD FOSTER, MERRY ANDERS, RICHARD CRANE, and ERIKA PETERS. Written by HARRY SPALDING. "A perfect romantic getaway turns into a hellish nightmare in this suspense-filled thriller! Architect Scott Campbell (Ron Foster) and his wife Nancy (Merry Anders) join another couple, Joseph and Loy Schiller (Richard Crane and Erika Peters), for what promises to be a pleasant stay at an empty castle set on a secluded California hillside. Soon, however, tension mounts as terrifying things begin happening: A group of ghoulish circus performers who once inhabited the castle become increasingly hostile towards their "guests," turning their mini-vacation into a life-and-death challenge of wits!" *Note: Do not view the trailer before seeing the film itself, unless you want to see all of the film's highlights. DVD case and liner like new, disc itself is like new. $10 price includes all shipping costs.
IRON GIANT.
Iron Giant, DVD
$6.00
Warner Bros., 2004 (1999 theatrical release), Special Edition, widescreen format, color, 86 minutes. Contents: 1 disc. Directed by BRAD BIRD. Voice talents of JENNIFER ANISTON, VIN DIESEL and HARRY CONNICK JR.. "A rousing animated adventure that's part metal, part magic... and all heart." DVD case and liner are near new, disc itself is like new. $6 price includes all shipping costs.
JOHN CARPENTER'S THE THING: COLLECTOR'S EDITION.
John Carpenter's The Thing DVD.
$10.00
Universal, 2004/2011 (1982 theatrical release), anamorphic widescreen, 2.35:1 aspect ratio, color, 109 minutes. Contents: 1 disc. Genre: Horror-Science Fiction. Directed by JOHN CARPENTER. Screenplay by BILL LANCASTER, based on the story Who Goes There by John W. Campbell. Starring KURT RUSSELL, WILFORD BRIMLEY, T. K. CARTER, DAVID CLENNON and DONALD MOFFAT. "In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing alien wreaks havoc, creates terror and becomes one of them!" Special Features on this disc include; An all-new digitally remastered picture, plus feature commentary with Kurt Russell and Carpenter. Also included is an 80 minute orginal documentary, Terror Takes Shape, featuring interviews with Carpenter, Russell, special effects make-up designer Rob Bottin, matte artist Albert Whitlock, plus other members of the cast, crew and special effects team. Additional extras include the original theatrical trailer, plus outakes from the film, behind the scenes photographs, storyboards and conceptual art, stop-motion animation cut from the film, visual effects footage, behind the scenes location footage, and an annotated production archive. "Panned by critics when it first played in theaters in 1982-- The Thing is now considered to be one of the finest horror films ever made, by both the mainstream press and knowledgeable horror fans." DVD case and liner are near new, disc itself is like new. $10 price includes all shipping costs.
JUST BEFORE DAWN.
Just Before Dawn, DVD
$10.00
Shriek Show, 2005 (1980 theatrical release), 2-disc Special Edition, anamorphic widescreen, color, 90 minutes. Contents: 2 discs. Genre: Horror. Directed by JEFF LIEBERMAN. Starring GEORGE KENNEDY, GREGG HENRY, CHRIS LEMON and DEBORAH BENSON-WALD. "The Nightmare Has Just Begun. Unearthed horror from the director of Squirm." DVD case, slipjacket and liner are near new, both discs are like new. $10 price includes all shipping costs.
MEET THE FEEBLES.
Meet the Feebles, DVD.
$6.00
Dead Alive Productions, Spectrum, 2002 (1995 theatrical release), 1.33:1 aspect ratio, color, 97 minutes, unrated. Genre: Fantasy-Horror. Contents: 1 disc. Directed by PETER JACKSON. Voice talents: DONNA AKERSTEN, STUART DEVENIE, MARK HADLOW and ROSS JOLLY. "Like Jim Henson's Muppet movies, Meet the Feebles is a film starring an entire cast of puppets. However, Peter Jackson takes the concept of the cute puppet movie and stands it on its ear. This is a dark, twisted tale, both vile and outrageous-- and let's not forget the weird musical numbers!" Please note* Picture quality on this particular DVD release (Spectrum) is only fair at best. DVD case near new, disc like new. $6 price includes all shipping costs.
The Phantom.
Phantom, Blu-ray.
$8.00
Paramount, 2010 (1996 theatrical release), Blu-ray format, 16 x 9 widescreen, 2.35:1 aspect ration, color, 100 minutes, rated PG. Contents: 1 disc. Genre: Action-adventure (Superhero). Directed by SIMON WINCER. Starring BILLY ZANE, TREAT WILLIAMS, KRISTY SWANSON, CATHERINE ZETA-JONES and PATRICK McGOOHAN. "A thrill-a-minute actioner based on one of the most successful comic series of all time!" Blu-ray disc is like new, case and liner like new. $8 price includes all shipping costs.
PI.
PI, DVD.
078401213X
$6.00
Artisan, 1999 (1998 theatrical release), widescreen, 1.66:1 aspect ratio, black & white, 85 minutes, rated R. Genre: Science Fiction. Contents: 1 disc. Directed by DARREN ARONOFSKY. Written by DARREN ARONOFSKY & SEAN GULLETTE. Starring SEAN GULLETTE, MARK MARGOLIS, PAMELA HART and BEN SHENKMAN. "A brilliant mathematician teeters on the brink of insanity as he searches for an elusive numerical code in this critically acclaimed, sci-fi thriller!" Extras include Director's Commentary track, Actor's Commentary track, Behind the Scenes Montage, Lost Scenes, and a Music Video. Case and liner near new, disc itself like new. $6 price includes all shipping costs.
THE SHERLOCK HOLMES COLLECTION: VOLUME ONE.
Sherlock Holmes Collection: Volume One, DVD Box Set
$30.00
MPI Home Video, 2003 (1942 - 1943 theatrical releases), fullscreen format, 4 hours, 30 minutes, black & white. Contents: 4 discs + 1 booklet. Genre: Mystery. Contains four films: Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942), Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942), Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943), Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943). Starring BASIL RATHBONE and NIGEL BRUCE. Commentary from renowned British author DAVID STUART DAVIES, Photo Gallery, and Original Movie Posters. All films digitally restored in 35mm to original condition by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. DVD case and liner are near new, discs are all like new. $30 price includes all shipping costs.
THE SHERLOCK HOLMES COLLECTION: VOLUME THREE.
Sherlock Holmes Collection: Volume Three, DVD Box Set
$30.00
MPI Home Video, 2003 (1945-1946 theatrical releases), fullscreen format, 4 hours, 25 minutes, black & white. Contents: 4 discs + 1 booklet. Mystery. Contains four films: The Woman in Green (1945), Pursuit to Algiers (1945), Terror by Night (1946), and Dressed to Kill (1946). Starring BASIL RATHBONE and NIGEL BRUCE. Commentary with DAVID STUART DAVIES, Footage of SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE, Production Notes by RICHARD VALLEY, Photo Gallery, and Original Movie Posters. All films digitally restored in 35mm to original condition by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. DVD case and liner near new, discs are all like new. $30 price includes all shipping costs.
THE SHERLOCK HOLMES COLLECTION: VOLUME TWO.
Sherlock Holmes Collection: Volume Two, DVD Box Set
$30.00
MPI Home Video, 2003 (1944-1945 theatrical releases), fullscreen format, 4 hours, 35 minutes, black & white. Contents: 4 discs + 1 booklet. Genre: Mystery. Contains four films: Pearl of Death (1944), The Scarlet Claw (1944), The Spider Woman (1944), and The House of Fear (1945). Starring BASIL RATHBONE and NIGEL BRUCE. Introduction by ROBERT GITT (Preservation Officer at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Commentary with DAVID STUART DAVIES, Production Notes by RICHARD VALLEY, Photo Gallery, Original Movie Posters. All films digitally restored in 35 mm to original condition by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. DVD case and liner are near new, discs are all like new. $30 price includes all shipping costs.
TRIANGLE.
Triangle, Blu-ray Format.
$10.00
First Look Studios, 2010 (2009 theatrical release), Blu-ray Disc, 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen format, color, 98 minutes. Contents: 1 Blu-ray Disc. Genre: Horror. Written & Directed by CHRISTOPHER SMITH. Starring MELISSA GEORGE, MICHAEL DOROMAN, JOSHUA MCIVOR, HENRY NIXON, LIAM HEMSWORTH, EMMA LUNG, and RACHAEL CARPANI. "From horror writer and director Christopher Smith (Severance and Creep) comes a unique concept psychological thriller that turns the genre on its head. When Jess (Melissa George) sets sail on a yacht with a group of friends, she connot shake the feeling that there is something wrong. Her suspicions are realized when the yacht hits a storm in the Bermuda Triangle and the group is forced to board a passing ocean liner to get to safety. The ship appears deserted, but Jess is conviced she's been on board before. They soon realize they are not alone. Someone is intent on hunting them down, one by one." "A thriller full to the brim with twists and turns. Exceptionally well crafted. A film to enjoy and puzzle over." ~ Screenjabber. com. Blu-ray disc like new, case is near new with only small nick in the plastic along the spine, not effecting the jacket art. Currently priced new on amazon at $17-- our price is $10, and includes all shipping costs.
W. C. FIELDS: 6 SHORT FILMS
W. C. Fields, Criterion Collection, DVD.
$12.00
Criterion Collection, 2000, (1915, 1930, 1932, 1933 releases), monaural full screen, 1:33:1 aspect ratio, black and white, 115 minutes. Contents: 1 DVD disc, with fold-out booklet in snap-case. Genre: Comedy. Contains 6 short films originally released by RKO and Paramount in 1915, 1930, 1932, and 1933: The Gold Specialist, Pool Sharks (silent), The Pharmacist, The Fatal Glass of Beer, The Barber Shop, and the notorious The Dentist. Directed by ARTHUR RIPLEY, CLYDE BRUCKMAN, EDWIN MIDDLETON, LESLIE PEARCE and MONTE BRICE. Starring W.C FIELDS, ROSEMARY THEBY, GEORGE CHANDLER, RICHARD CRAMER and ERNIE ALEXANDER. "This unique collection will delight new generations of viewers with Field's hilariously sardonic routines." Disc is like new, case and liner are in excellent condition. Retails for $18-30; our price is $12, and includes all shipping costs.
WATERWORLD.
Waterworld, Blu-ray format
$8.00
Universal, 2011 (1995 theatrical release), Blu-ray format, High-Definition widescreen 1:85:1, 136 minutes, color, with BD-Live access (using internet connected players). Contents: 1 Blu-ray disc. Genre: Science Fiction & Action-Adventure. Written by PETER RADER and DAVID TWOHY. Directed by KEVIN REYNOLDS. Starring KEVIN COSTNER, DENNIS HOPPER, JEANNE TRIPPLEHORN, and MICHAEL JETER. "Set in the future when Earth is completely covered in water and humans are struggling to survive, there is a drifter (Costner) who gets caught up in a battle between the evil Deacon (Hopper) and a child's secret key to a wondrous place called Dryland. Featuring groundbreaking special effects, Waterworld is a visually stunning futuristic thriller beyond your wildest imagination!" Blu-ray disc, case and liner are like new. Retails for $11-20; our price is $8, and includes all shipping costs.