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[DVD Review] ‘Ghost Hunters International: Season Two, Part One’

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In 2008, SyFy show Ghost Hunters went international. Longtime “hosts” Jay and Grant left the franchise in the hands of Rob Demarest, an old time friend. In 2010, Demarest was let go from the franchise – but not before putting in two solid seasons. One night on Facebook, Demarest went down in a blaze of glory – ranting about his firing. In this explosive episode, he went off the deep end, solidifying Syfy’s decision to not have him return to the show – going as far as to insult fans (I was lucky enough to be called “dumbie” – yes, that was the spelling). Even still, Ghost Hunters International is by far the most intriguing of the series. Within this Season Two: Part 1 set is an interesting episode titled Gates of Hell. The team travels to the Czech Republic to Houska Castle. A castle built with no fortifications, near no water, had no kitchen, and there was no one to live in it when it was built. Supposedly, it was built over a hole in the ground that was a gateway to Hell. Hitler and his buddies took over the castle during WWII and performed occult type activities inside its walls. About 75% of this episode consists of the team sitting around on night vision asking “Is das Furher here?” which is translated each time – Is the Furher here? Other than that, as with most every episode of the series, they more or less find nothing.

The ghost hunters themselves are what make the show entertaining – even when nothing is going on. Barry Fitzgerald’s Irish accent is always a hit. Demarest appears uneasy throughout the season – like he’s not sure of his scripted dialogue – which makes it all the more entertaining. Dustin Pari is ridiculous with his spiky hair and visor. But the greatest member of the GHI team is Joe Chin. The robust little man is the most entertaining in night vision. He always appears startled, as if being caught in a lewd act. He even has a cult following online of people who are chinterested in him. Yes, everything is a play on his last name.

The DVDs don’t come loaded with bells and whistles. Each episode appears to be the same quality as broadcast. Special features include clips from the editing room floor… and that’s pretty much it. The packaging makes the set look a bit fancier than what you get when you open the box. A shiny slip cover covers a DVD box with the same artwork, and inside four discs sit stacked on a single spindle. Scratch heaven! However, despite these mellow packaging means, if you are a diehard fan, the set is sure to be a nice addition to any collection.

Score: 7/10

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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Shambles Onto Blu-ray in April With Audio Commentary and Deleted Scenes

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The horror-comedy Lisa Frankenstein is headed home to physical media, with the film zombie-walking its way onto DVD and Blu-ray from Universal on April 9, 2024.

Directed by Zelda Williams and written by Diablo Cody (Juno, Jennifer’s Body), Lisa Frankenstein will also be available for a lower price on Digital beginning March 29.

Special Features include:

  • Audio commentary by director Zelda Williams
  • An Electric Connection featurette
  • Resurrecting the ‘80s featurette
  • A Dark Comedy Duo featurette
  • 5 deleted scenes
  • Gag reel

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review for Bloody Disgusting,” Billed as a coming-of-rage tale, Lisa Frankenstein instead offers a celebration of outcasts and weirdos.”

“It makes for a sugary sweet, almost wholesome effort held together by a trio of infectiously winsome performances,” Meagan’s review continued. She added, “As a celebration of teen girls and outcasts who just want to be loved, Lisa Frankenstein ultimately charms.”

Kathryn Newton (Freaky) and Cole Sprouse (“Riverdale”) lead the cast for Focus Features, and the new film is rated “PG-13” for “bloody images and sexual material.”

Carla Gugino (The Fall of the House of Usher), Liza Soberano (Alone/Together), Joe Chrest (Stranger Things) and Henry Eikenberry (The Crowded Room) also star.

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In Lisa Frankenstein, “Set in 1989, the film follows an unpopular high schooler who accidentally re-animates a handsome Victorian corpse during a lightning storm and starts to rebuild him into the man of her dreams using the broken tanning bed in her garage.”

Here’s the full official plot synopsis: “A coming of RAGE love story about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness… and a few missing body parts along the way.”

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