I guess the studios decided that Americans don't buy DVDs the week of the Fourth of July since this week's Horror In Your House is extremely disappointing. One of the only films of note is Jason Christensen's indie film With You, which B-D reporter Elaine Lamkin loved. Read on to see what else hits retailers tomorrow.
Horror in your House
July 3, 2007
Tex Massacre
Day of the Ax: Brain Damage
On May 8th 1984, twelve-year-old J.R. Sorg murdered his mother with an ax. For eight years, the boy remained at the Saint Catheriane Mental State Hospital. In 1992, he escaped, killing several innocent people and raping several women in the process. The state police and National Guard were all called in to hunt down the escaped convict. After six months the manhunt was called off. Nothing was ever found. The media had a field day with the events and dubbed it "Day of the Ax". During the past 3 years, over and over again, reports of bizarre and grisly ax murders have persisted all across the state. The "Day of the Ax" may be upon them again.
Dead Man’s Hand – Casino of the Dammed: Wizard Entertainment
After inheriting a casino from his dead uncle, Matthew Dragna, his girl friend J.J and a group of friends take a road trip to the outskirts of Las Vegas, where they find the run-down Mysteria Casino. But the trip takes a frightening turn when the kids discover that the casino is haunted by the ghosts of Vegas mobsters Roy The Word Donahue his goon Gil Wachetta looking to settle an old score.
Genre faves Michael Berryman and Sid Haig get top billing as the pair of ghouls who terrorize Matt and J.J in this flick from horror kingpin Charles Band.
Dead Teenagers: Brain Damage (TEX’S PICK OF THE WEEK)
On a dark autumn eve, a college student finds a mysterious book in his campus library. Within its pages, he finds four gruesome tales of ghosts, werewolves, vampires and the unknown. In the tradition of "Creepshow" and "Tales from the Darkside", "Dead Teenagers" will keep viewers shivering with fear.
Micro-budget filmmaker Chris LaMartina brings his own brand of anthology series to retail shelves this week. It get’s my pick of the week because; with the exception of the Stephen King films’ this is the only one I’ve actually seen. And, it’s pretty good too.
Drive-In Horror Series (SAVAGE SPIRIT, THEY FEED): Westlake Entertainemnt
SAVAGE SPIRIT - A young couple's new house seems like the perfect setting for a poolside birthday party. Unbeknownst to them, a savage spirit haunts the grounds with an immense distaste for unwanted houseguests. THEY FEED Six friends journey into the mountains in search of a thirty year old plane crash. In a horrifying turn of events, they soon find themselves the prey of flesh-eating creatures that relentlessly pursue them through the wilderness.
Ghoulies IV: Echo Bridge
Everybody's Favorite Troublemakers are on the Loose Again! In pursuit of the amulet that will set him free, a demon sends his disciple to hunt down the cop who possesses it. Meanwhile, the Ghoulies escape through an open porthole, creating madness and mayhem on the streets of L.A. As the body count rises, it becomes an ultimate battle between a demonic killer, a rule-breaking cop, and our favorite creatures from the netherworld!
$6.99 a copy…you know you want to own this!
Granny: Brain Damage Film
Eight friends get together for a night of partying and pranks. Things soon turn to terror when Granny arrives!
That right there, is the best sentence I never wrote! Go Brain Damage!
Mummy Maniac: Lionsgate
Inspired by true events, get ready to meet the ultimate serial killer, who captures his victims and wraps them up like mummies!
Sodom the Killer: Tokyo Shock/Media Blasters
In the beginning of the 18th Century, Lord Sodomu Ichibei is celebrating the happiest days of his life, his wedding day. However, things turn tragic as his wife suddenly dies during the ceremony. Enraged, Ichibei searches for an explanation, eliminating anyone he believes responsible for his bride’s death. Two innocent girls, Catherine and Therese, are targeted by Ichibei’s allegations. Ichibei believing them to be the culprits tortures and kills them. The innocent bloodshed, elicits a curse placed on the Sodomu family.
Stephen King DVD Collectors Set: (CARRIE, THE DARK HALF, MISERY, NEEDFUL THINGS): MGM/Fox
Four King films get packaged together from the old MGM vaults. Id you didn’t get ‘em already, here’s your chance.
The Tomb: York
Two thousand years ago a High Priest, defying the orders of the King, prepares the sacrifice that will resurrect an evil goddess from the tenebrous beyond. The beheading of seven virgins will precede her resurrection, but the sacrifice is interrupted and the priest is mortally wounded. Though not dead, he is to remain sealed in his sarcophagus until the arrival one day of those destined to liberate him.Two thousand years later, a group of university students on an archeological expedition begin to mysteriously die one by one via a series of mysterious accidents. Will the blood of the young victims complete what has been interrupted, or can man overthrow the evil god before it’s too late?
This “Tomb” is not to be confused with the Lionsgate film from Ulli Lommel that was released a few weeks back. This one might actually have something to do with a “Tomb”!
Welcome to the Grindhouse: EVIL EYE and BLACK CANDLES: Deimos/BCI Eclipse
This double feature promises to recreate the experience of the Grindhouse theaters with a whole new interactive DVD experience. Included are BLACK CANDLES - Carol and her boyfriend Paul travel to England after the unexpected death of her brother. Once there she finds out her sister-in-law is involved in a satanic cult, and finds out that Paul is being drawn into the cult. EVIL EYE - Peter Crane is having nightmares about murdering someone.
“Recreates the experience” ‘eh…better bring a hooded coat and some hand sanitizer!
Welcome to the Grindhouse: THE TEACHER and PICK-UP: Deimos/BCI Eclipse
The Teacher starring Angel Tompkins and Jay North - an explosively tense story about a beautiful provocative 28-year-old high school teacher whose seduction of one particular student proves fatal; and Pick-Up, an off-beat story about 2 young women whose lives are forever changed when they hitchhike a ride in a mobile home, starring Jill Senter and Alan Long.
…you’re really gonna need that sanitizer after this one.
What the Peeper Saw: Televista
Marcus, a wealthy widowed English author brings Elise, his beautiful young bride, to his isolated home in rural Spain. Elise's new life of comfort turns nightmarish when her 12-year-old stepson begins behaving more than a little strangely. Also included is the original uncut U.K. version entitled 'Night Child.'
More creepy kids in the country…do you think they saw THE NIGHTCOMERS?
Tired of the corporate grind, Jim Polk quits his "9-to-5" job and leaves the big city in search of a simpler life. Renting a modest farmhouse in the small town of Mt. Prospect, Jim quickly discovers that there's more to this town, and his new home, than first meets the eye. Jim's bedroom overlooks Moloch Manor, a distant, decaying mansion that residents say is haunted Soon, strange and frightening events start to unfold around Jim and the trappings of his own beliefs begin to unravel. Yet there are secrets about Moloch Manor and even Jim's farmhouse that he is unaware.
"...extremely disappointing"???
This week looks awesome, what are YOU talkin' about?? The first two releases of "Welcome To The Grindhouse", a similar "Drive-In Horror Series" release, a new horror anthology film, and Ghoulies 4! That's a whopping 5 dvds I have to buy this week. Plus, "With You" sounds pretty good as well. We need to count our lucky stars that horror dvds are even still coming out this rapidly. As soon as Bush is out of office, we can kiss the cool horror movies goodbye...
-HorrorFan82
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