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Steven Seagal Fights Vamps in ‘Against the Dark’
This is just about the most idiotic film I’ve seen coming to DVD and since every other horror site finds it newsworthy, I guess I might as well tell you about it. Arriving on DVD February 10th from Sony Home Entertainment is AGAINST THE DARK, a new horror film starring Steven Seagal. I know what you’re thinking, do Steven Seagal movies hold up? The answer is simply ‘NO’. Read on for more details on this “gem”…
On February 10, 2008, Steven Seagal fans will race to add his first horror film to their collections when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases Against the Dark on DVD for the SLP of $24.96. This eye-popping DVD includes a making of featurette called “Fighting the Shadows: Behind the Scenes of Against the Dark.”
Katana master Tao (Steven Seagal) leads a special ops squad of ex-military vigilantes on a massacre mission, their target: vampires. On the post apocalyptic globe, sucked dry by bloodthirsty vampires, a few remaining survivors are trapped in an infected hospital. Tao is their only hope and he knows the only cure is execution. Now it’s time for the last stand against the flesh-eating vampires and there’s nothing left to lose but the last of humanity.
The film also stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s cousin, Tanoai Reed (TV’s “American Gladiators”), as well as fan favorite Keith David (Crash, The Chronicles of Riddick), Skye Bennett (The Good Night, Shadow Man) and Daniel Percival (Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj). Against the Dark was directed by first-time director and seasoned cinematographer Richard Crudo (American Pie, Pistol Whipped), written by Matthew Klickstein (Dinner Time) and produced by Steven Seagal (Urban Justice, Pistol Whipped), and Phillip B. Goldfine (Urban Justice).
Against the Dark has a run time of approximately 94 minutes and is rated R for bloody violence/gore, some language and brief nudity.
DVD Special Features Includes:
* “Fighting the Shadows: Behind the Scenes of Against the Dark” Featurette
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Arrow Video’s ‘Stranger Things: The Complete Series’ is the Ultimate Collector’s Box Set for Fans
Available as of today from Arrow Video is a new box set that might arguably be the definitive way to watch Netflix’s blockbuster series Stranger Things.
At the very least, Stranger Things: The Complete Series puts emphasis on “complete.” That’s evident in its special features alone.
Special and Deluxe editions of Stranger Things: The Complete Series are available for purchase now, featuring an array of exclusive bonus content, including bloopers, interviews with the cast and crew, and behind-the-scenes featurettes, designed for the ultimate Stranger Things experience.
The Deluxe Edition is presented in custom packaging featuring newly-commissioned artwork, alongside a wealth of extra material: a 148-page booklet, exclusive art cards, a Hellfire Club patch, double-sided posters for each season, and much more.
This limited-edition release features all 42 episodes of the show’s five season run on more than 25 discs, all housed in a set featuring gorgeous artwork by Juan Ramos. “We always dreamed that Stranger Things could be owned in its entirety,” said Matt and Ross Duffer, “not just as a collector’s set, but as a way to preserve the show for decades to come.”
Their imprint looms large over the release, including writing in the 148-page book that also includes original design sketches, concept art, and storyboards. All of which would warrant the steep price tag alone for the diehard Stranger Things fan, but Arrow Video upped the ante with collectible surprises as well. Arcade patches, stickers, Hellfire Club dice, and an extremely detailed map of Hawkins, Indiana- double-sided to account for the Upside Down, of course – are among the highlights for this all-ages set.
Adorn your walls with posters representative of your favorite season! That’s also an option with this set’s offerings.
All of which to say that it’s rare for Netflix to make the jump into physical media, and they’ve enlisted Arrow Video to give it the best possible treatment. They certainly brought utmost care and attention to this release. As such, both the standard and deluxe sets come with steep price tags that start at $160 depending on format. While that’s likely a deterrent to the casual viewer, it’s more than worth it for fans.
It may be less convenient than hitting play on Netflix, sure, but there’s a lot to be said about the potential for quality upgrades to your viewing. No spotty internet or compression issues to be found here when it comes to the 4K Ultra HD or Blu-ray discs.
That’s really the biggest takeaway from this release: the untapped potential still of Netflix’s streaming library of originals that are ripe for similar treatment. Series and films that could receive Arrow Video levels of treatment on physical media.
Fans of Stranger Things can venture into the Upside Down one last time this spooky season at Halloween Horror Nights, but there may be no better way to ring in the series’ tenth anniversary than a rewatch with this expansive, well-curated box set.
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