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Absurd
Joe D’Amato’s infamous follow-up to ANTHROPOPHAGOUS like never before! D’Amato unleashes gut-spewing Greek boogeyman (screenwriter George Eastman) into suburban America for a “”gruesome as hell”” (CinemasFringes. Com) and “”incredibly sadistic”” (ASlashAbove. Com) saga of doomed nurses, butchered babysitters, bio-chemical clergy and some of the most insane splatter scenes in Italian gorehound history. Edmund Purdom (FRANKENSTEIN’S CASTLE OF FREAKS, PIECES) and Annie Belle (HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK, LAURE) co-star in this “”violence-soaked bloodbath”” (Hysteria Lives) and former ‘Video Nasty’ – also known as THE GRIM REAPER 2, ZOMBIE 6, HORRIBLE and MONSTER HUNTER – now featuring a 2K scan from the original negative
Tenebrae
American mystery author Peter Neal (Anthony Franciosa) comes to Italy to promote his newest novel. TENEBRAE. Unfortunately, a razor-wielding serial killer is on the loose, taunting Neal and murdering those around him in gruesome fashion just like the character in his novel. As the mystery surrounding the killings spirals out of control, Neal investigates the crimes on his own, leading to a mind-bending, genre-twisting conclusion that will leave you breathless!
Halloween
He of the bluish-white Captain Kirk mask and bloody butcher knife comes home to Haddonfield once more in Rob Zombie’s remake of the 1978 John Carpenter shocker. Escaping from the asylum where he remained mute for 15 years after a childhood orgy of bloodletting, Michael Myers stalks younger sister Laurie (Scout Taylor-Compton) while being pursued by obsessed psychologist Dr. Loomis (Malcolm McDowell). Tyler Mane, Sheri Moon Zombie, Brad Dourif also star. Unrated version; 121 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English, Spanish; alternate ending; audio commentary; bloopers; deleted scenes; featurettes; “”making of”” documentary; screen test; theatrical trailer; more. Two-disc set.
Rambo: First Blood Part II
Sylvester Stallone (who co-wrote with James Cameron) returns as Vietnam War vet John Rambo in this explosive action sequel. Released from prison, Rambo agrees to undertake a mission to confirm the existence of American POWs left behind in Southeast Asia. Will Rambo obey his orders not to engage the enemy or attempt a rescue, or will he risk everything to bring the prisoners back alive? Richard Crenna, Charles Napier, Steven Berkoff, Julia Nickson, Martin Kove also star. 95 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Two-disc set.
Blow Out (Criterion Collection)
Brian DePalma’s suspenseful take on the 1966 film “”Blow Up”” stars John Travolta as Jack Terry, a movie sound-effects expert who inadvertently records an important clue that leads him to believe that the supposed accidental death of a prominent politician was actually an assassination. Jack’s attempt to piece together what really happened puts him in the middle of a deadly conspiracy. With Nancy Allen, John Lithgow, Dennis Franz; filmed in Philadelphia. 108 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English DTS HD stereo Surround Master Audio; Subtitles: English (SDH); interviews; photo gallery; theatrical trailer; essay. Also includes the bonus feature “”Murder à la Mod”” (1968). Two-disc set.
Rosemary’s Baby
Rosemary (Mia Farrow) and Guy (John Cassavetes) are a young couple living in a New York apartment building who are delighted by the news that Rosemary is pregnant. But strange physical changes, bizarre cravings, and the increasingly suspicious behavior of her husband and neighbors cannot begin to prepare her for the horrific truth about her baby. Ralph Bellamy, Sidney Blackmer, and Best Supporting Actress Oscar-winner Ruth Gordon co-star in writer/director Roman Polanski’s chilling adaptation of Ira Levin’s novel. 136 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English (SDH).
The Exterminator
The man they pushed too far is coming for you-in high-def! The exploitation revenge classic THE EXTERMINATOR burns onto Blu-ray in a newly re-mastered uncut version! Christopher George, Robert Ginty and Samantha Eggar star in The Exterminator, James Glickenhaus’ explosive story of Vietnam vet John Eastland (Ginty), a man who launches a bloody vendetta against the New York underworld when his best friend is brutally beaten by a vicious street gang. Eastland becomes a vigilante hero to the public, but to police The Exterminator is a psychopath capable of dangerously undermining an entire government administration. Synapse Films is proud to present The Exterminator in it’s more violent and gory director’s cut, lovingly restored in high-de nition from original vault materials. One of the most cold-blooded and controversial “”revenge”” lms ever made, this is a “”sick example of the almost unbelievable descent into gruesome savagery in American movies. “” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times)