4K Ultra HD Review: SS EXPERIMENT LOVE CAMP (1976)

 

SS EXPERIMENT LOVE CAMP

Directed by:  Sergio Garrone

Distributed by:  88 Films / MVD Entertainment

 I am sure all my readers are aware of exploitation films, and even sexsploitation films, but not all of you might be aware of the exploitation sub-genre called Nazisploitation.  Nazisploitation films contain all the ploitations.....exploitation, sexsploitation, and of course...Nazis!  

 Nazisploitation started back in 1964 with the release of a film called LOVE CAMP 7, but is was 1974's ILSA, SHE WOLF OF THE SS that really gained popularity and started the Nazisploitation rage of the late 70's.   Nazisploitation films were all the rage, with such titles as SALON KITTY (1976), THE GESTAPO'S LAST ORGY (1977),  SS HELL CAMP  (1977), and SS GIRLS (1977) just to name a few.   All these films follow the basic same premise/plot....women are experimented on in many different ways, all to the enjoyment of the SS officers and guards.  They all end (usually) with the women taking over and getting revenge on the SS officers in some brutal way.    

 SS EXPERIMENT LOVE camp is not the best film of the bunch, but it's entertaining enough to justify adding to your Nazisploitation collection  (I assume we all have one of those, right?).   Here is the basic plot from the MVD website:

Possibly the most infamous entry into the Nazisploitation genre, Sergio Garrone's SS Experiment Camp is a harrowing and deliberately triggering experience which, even by today's standards is as powerful as it was when originally released in 1976. From its provocative, tabloid baiting original poster of a naked woman dangling crucified and naked, the movie pushed the boundaries as far as it could. Set during the tail-end of World War II we follow the deranged experiments performed on innocent prisoners of war by the utterly sadistic and evil Colonel von Kleiben in his attempt to create the perfect Aryan race. Shocking, notorious and endlessly exploitative, the movie continues to disgust audiences all over the globe nearly 50 years after its initial release.

 The film is pretty tame by today's standards to be honest.  They are lots of surgeries and mutilations, but most are pretty fake looking.   Most of the torture scenes are not too extreme.  One "torture" was placing a woman in a tub of water and then slowly decreasing the temperature until she is frozen alive.   This effect was actually pretty good, especially for the time. There is of course the lesbian lovemaking scenes that any "Women in Prison" or Nazisploitation film can't go without.   Also, this might be the only film in existence that shows a testicle transplant.  No need to go into details on that, I'll let you get the film and check that out for yourself! 

 I remember watching this film many years ago on DVD, and I remember how dark and grainy the film was.  I'm sure it was a cheap release and it looked like it.    The new release from 88 Films is presented in a brand new 4K remaster, and it looks amazing.   I love seeing older films like this being remastered and cleaned up, to the point where they don't look as old as they did on VHS or DVD. 

 SS EXPERIMENT LOVE CAMP is available now, and includes the following Special Features/Bonus Material:

• *  INCLUDES SLIPCASE WITH ART BY JOEL ROBINSON
• *  BOOKLET WITH NOTES FROM TIM MURRAY AND RACHAEL NISBET
• *  Brand New 4K remaster from the Original Negatives presented in Ultra High Definition (2160p) in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
• *  Presented in Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR10 Compatible)
• *  High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio also included
• *  English 2.0 LPCM Stereo with Optional SDH Subtitles
• *  Italian 2.0 LPCM Mono with newly translated English subtitles
• *  Audio Commentary by Italian Cinema Experts Eugenio Ercolani and Nanni Cobretti
• *  Sadistically Yours, Sergio G. - An Interview with Director Sergio Garrone
• *  SSadist Sound - An Interview with Music Historian Pierpaolo De Sanctis
• *  The Alibiso Dynasty - An Interview with Editor Eugenio Alabiso
• *  Framing Exploitation - An Interview with Cinematographer Maurizio Centini
• *  Italian Opening and Closing titles
• *  Original Trailer

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Check out the new Officially Licensed THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD merch over at BackRabbitco.com!

 

 

  One of my all time favorite horror films is the 1985 Dan O'Bannon zombie classic, THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD.   While searching around for some ROTLD shirts, I came across this website that has some amazing new ROTLD items!  The website is www.blackrabbitco.com and it has some of the coolest new items that any fan of this film will want to get their hands on!  BlackRabbit was nice enough to supply me wth a few items to check out and review, and I am happy to say that these are top notch, high quality, items. 

 Here are my thoughts on just a few of their amazing items!

 The first thing that caught my eye, that I just knew I had to have, was this amazing Tarman "More Brains" Trucker Style hat.  This is one of the coolest hats I have seen, with Tarman's face and his signature "More Brains!" comment popping off the black hat with it's crisp and bright Orange and Green colors.   Tarman is one of my favorite characters from any horror film, so I will be wearing this hat proudly!

  Next, I got two of the super cool insulated can coozies!  I got the Tarman "More Brains" one and the awesome Trioxin Barrel one.   These are so much fun and look awesome around your favorite beverage!   I especially think the Trioxin Barrell one is super cool, as it actually looks like the barrel from the movie when you insert a can in it!

  I was also lucky enough to get one of their awesome new ROTLD t-shirts!  I got the Tarman More Brains themed shirt and I can honestly say it is one of the nicest t-shirts I have ever owned.   Apparently you can get the shirts in two styles, the "Soft Premium" or the "Luxury Heavy".   I got the Luxury Heavy style and it is truly awesome.  I am not a fan of the real thin t-shirt, although I know some people love them.  I like the thicker shirts and this one is definitely a thicker, premium quality shirt.   

 If for some reason you are not a fan of THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, don't worry!  BlackRabbit has tons of shirts and other items from many other amazing films such as ALIEN, BLACK CHRISTMAS, FRIDAY THE 13th, HALLOWEEN, HELLRAISER, THE HILLS HAVE EYES, THE EXORCIST, and SUSPIRIA, just to name a few!   There are also some non-horror and pop culture shirts as well!   Check out this awesome website and grab some great shirts or other items for you or for your horror loving friends or family today!!    Christmas is coming up, and these awesome items would make some excellent Christmas gifts!  Check them out now!

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Book Review: BREATHE IN, BLEED OUT by Brian McAuley (2025)

BREATHE IN, BLEED OUT

Written by:  Brian McAuley

Published by:  Sourcebooks

 I don't get the chance to review horror books as much as I'd like to, so I was super excited when BREATHE IN, BLEED OUT showed up in my mailbox for review!   This new book from author Brian McAuley is one of the best new horror books I have read in a long time.  I am not a quick reader by any means, but I was able to finish this one in just a couple of weeks, which is really good for me.  I'd pick it up anytime I had some free time and sometimes could not put it down, because I had to see what happened next!   

  Here is the basic plot of the book from the sourcebooks website:

 Hannah has been running from her demons ever since she emerged from a harrowing wilderness trip without her fiancé. No one knows exactly what happened the day Ben died, and Hannah would like to keep it that way... even if his ghost still haunts her with vivid waking nightmares that are ruining her life. So when her friend group gets an exclusive invitation to a restorative spiritual retreat in Joshua Tree, Hannah reluctantly agrees in search of a fresh start.

 Despite her skepticism of the strange Guru Pax and his belief in the supernatural world, Hannah soon finds healing through all the yoga, sound baths, and hot springs offered at the tech-free haven. But this peaceful journey of self-discovery quickly descends into a violent fight for self-preservation when a mysterious killer starts picking off retreat attendees in increasingly gruesome ways. As the body count rises and Hannah's sanity frays, she'll have to confront her dark past and uncover the true nature of a ruthless monster hellbent on killing her vibe for good.

 While the book has been described as MIDSOMMAR meets SCREAM, I think it's closer to MIDSOMMAR meets MY BLOODY VALENTINE.   The reason being, is there is an old legend about a man named Waylon Barlow, an old miner wearing overalls and carrying a pick axe.   The image I got in my head instantly reminded me of the killer from MY BLOODY VALENTINE.  

 The book definitely had a MIDSOMMAR feeling to it, as the group of friends go to a tech-free spiritual healing retreat.   Basically this is what MIDSOMMAR would have been if it would have been a slasher flick rather than the strange film it was.  

 This book started right in on some action, with our main character Hannah dragging her dead boyfriend  Ben through the snow.  We don't get any explanation as to what happened here, but we will in the end.    Hannah is haunted throughout the book by Ben, and she's been through a lot which makes her imagine some very weird things.   That keeps this story interesting, as we are never quite sure what Hannah is describing is real or not.   Once the group of friends start being picked off one by one,  everyone becomes a suspect at some point.  Now I like to pride myself on being able to figure things like this out, and I thought I had it figured out, but then the author threw not just one twist at us at the end, but two twists that had me in disbelief.  

 This book is very well written and is a very easy read.   It plays out like a horror movie in your head as you read.  I could see the details of the kill scenes in my head as they were described to me as I read them.   I could definitely see this one being made into a film at some point in the future.   This is a great book that I can not recommend enough!  Grab a copy of this book while you can!

 BREATHE IN, BLEED OUT is available now at all major retailers, or you can purchase it directly from the sourcebooks website

 CLICK HERE to purchase BREATHE IN, BLEED OUT

Check out the awesome sales over at MVDshop.com!!

  

  MVD Entertainment Group is one of the best movie distribution firms out there.   They carry many great film companies movies including Severin Films, Blue Underground, Arrow, 88 Films, and Anchor Bay just to name a few.    

 While MVD always has great prices, they are having some amazing sales going on right now with 2 of the best film company's titles,  88 Films and Blue Underground.    

  The 88 Films sale is going on for just 2 more days, but you can save up to 50% on select titles!

  

  The Blue Underground sale lasts until October 26, and until then you can get up to 80% off select titles!!

 

  Click the links below to visit the sale pages and stock up on same awesome releases you might have missed out on in the past.  I just went and bought 3 titles, and I paid less than I would have for ONE of these films at regular price!    

 You better hurry if you want to get some great discounts on some great horror films!! 

 Click the links below today!!

CLICK HERE to view the 88 Films sale (ends 10/20)

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Blu-ray Review: THE LAST HORROR FILM (1982)

THE LAST HORROR FILM

Directed by:  David Winters

Distributed by:  Troma Films / MVD Entertainment

  Anytime I get a Troma film to review, I am super excited.  I love Troma films, and not just the ones they produce, but the ones they buy to distribute as well.  They get some great horror films, most of which are B movies or even C grade movies if we're being honest, but one thing they always are is fun!   THE LAST HORROR FILM is no different.    I have always heard about this film, but I have never seen it before.  I was glad to finally get the chance with this new special edition Blu-ray release from Troma Films. 

Here is the plot synopsis from the Troma Films website:

Joe Spinnel (THE GODFATHER, ROCKY, MANIAC) plays Vinny, a cab driver with dreams of being a major Hollywood producer.  Determined to have Jenna Bates (Bond-girl Caroline Munro) star in his first film, Vinny follows her to the Cannes Film Festival where she’s busy promoting her latest horror flick.  He becomes obsessed with Jenna. He becomes FANATIC!  Once in Cannes, FANATIC begins to reveal the dangerous and deadly side of obsession and the stalking begins!  The suspense and eroticism in FANATIC are surpassed only be its blood-chilling horror as this Hollywood scream-queen learns about true fear and paranoia. The cabbie/wanna-be producer fixates pn his “leading lady” and he’ll do anything to get her!  First Jenna’s entourage is murdered one by one. Then bodies begin to disappear.  Even worse, when Jenna calls the cops to investigate they begin to doubt her. Could it be a publicity stunt for her next movie?  Or else has her mad stalker finally gone over the edge?  Who else will get in the FANATIC’S path on his way to have Jenna, and when will the carnage in Cannes end?

 The film stars Joe Spinell who plays a mentally deranged man who has a creepy obsession with actress Jana Bates, played by the beautiful Caroline Munro.   You'll probably recognize actor Joe Spinell from his starring role in 1980's MANIAC.   He does a great job playing a creepy, obsessed fan.  

  Vinny wants Jana to star in the horror movie is making, so he follows her to the Cannes Film Festival where she is there promoting her new film.   He hopes to be able to talk to her about his project, but her entourage of handlers, agents, and security is always keeping him from getting close enough to her to pitch her his film.  One by one Jana's entourage is picked off, leaving him with a chance to finally get his hands on her.   This film is a lot of fun, because all throughout the film we get to see Vinny watching various horror films, I assume to get ideas for his feature film.   The films within this film are a lot of fun, and is where we get most of the great gore effects in this film.   I was really impressed with the gore in this film, especially the cutting open of a man and ripping his still barely beating heart out of his chest!   These are top notch effects for sure!  Also, kudos to the filmmakers for the twist ending....I can usually pick out the killer in these films, but this one caught me off guard for sure!

 Some fun little trivia tidbit here, Jana mentions the next film she is working on is a horror movie called "SCREAM".   Also, in one of the shots of a movie theater marquee, we see the theater is playing a movie called "STAB"!    Could this film be the inspiration for Wes Craven's SCREAM from 1996?   If you haven't seen THE LAST HORROR FILM before, now is a great time to check it out.   If you have seen it, or even have it on DVD,  now is a great time to upgrade to this new blu-ray release!

 THE LAST HORROR FILM is available now from Troma Films and MVD Entertainment and contains the following special features:

• * Introduction by Lloyd Kaufman
• * Audio Commentaries
• * Interviews
• * The Last Horror Fim Trailer
• * Mr. Robbie - A Short Film By Buddy Giovinazzo
• * Highlights From The Tromadance Film Festival
• * A Full Episode Of Kabukiman's Cocktail Corner
• * Troma Trailers

CLICK HERE to watch the trailer

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Blu-ray Review: HELLOWEEN (2025)

HELLOWEEN

Written & Directed by:  Phil Claydon

Distributed by:  Miracle Media / 101 Films

  For those that suffer from Coulrophobia, I suggest you don't walk, but run away from this one!   For those that don't know, Coulrophobia is the scientific term for the fear of clowns.    This is something I have never suffered from, but after viewing Phil Claydon's HELLOWEEN, I can now completely understand why some people suffer from that phobia!

 Here is the basic plot synopsis from the 101 Films website:

At the height of the ‘killer clown’ phenomenon, psychiatrist Dr Ellen Marks (Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott) and investigative journalist John Parker (Michael Paré) uncover a terrifying conspiracy masterminded by maniacal incarcerated serial killer Carl Cane (Ronan Summers), plotting an anarchistic, uprising from his cell deep in the bowels of the Moreton Downs Psychiatric Hospital. With a murderous army of clowns awaiting his signal to kill, Cane escapes, intent on unleashing his vengeance. Ellen and John face a desperate race against time to avert a bloodbath and stop Cane unleashing his own personal hell on Halloween.

 You might remember back in 2016, that there was a slew of clown sightings all over the U.S.   This was a real thing that came on so quickly, and I thought at the time it was just something happening in the U.S.   Apparently, these clown sightings happened all over the world and were very prominent in the U.K.   That whole clown sighting thing is something that needs to be studied more.  It was very strange and seemed very professionally coordinated.  HELLOWEEN builds on this phenomenon, and shows you some of the connections between all these sightings.   In this film, incarcerated killer Carl Cane seems to be behind it all, and is masterminding it from this cell in the psychiatric hospital that he's been confined to for the past 30 years. 

 This film is very well made, with some great effects and an overall creepy vibe to it.   The acting is a little lacking to be honest, but is made up for with the cool story and plot twists.   Although I do need to point out that the actor that played the adult Carl Cane did a tremendous job.  He had a top notch performance that really gets under your skin.  There are also some jump scares (which I usually see coming), that actually got me a few times.    My one complaint about this film are the kills, most all of which happen off screen.  This type of film would be perfect for some cool, gory effects, but I probably feel every movie should have more of that!   

 If you are looking for a new movie to watch this Halloween,  this is one I'd recommend checking out.  It's entertaining and creepy enough to be a good addition to your Halloween movie rotation!

HELLOWEEN is being released on Blu-ray on October 13 from 101 Films and will contain the following Special Features:

*  Commentary with writer/director Phil Claydon

*  Making of Featurette

*  Deleted Scenes 

*  Trailer

CLICK HERE to watch the HELLOWEEN trailer

CLICK HERE to order the Blu-ray

Blu-Ray Review: THE CAT (1991)

THE CAT

Directed by:  Ngai Choi Lam

Distributed by:  88 FILMS and MVD Entertainment

One of my favorite types of reviews I do are of films I have never seen or even heard of.  Such was this case with the beautiful box set from 88 Films of Ngai Choi Lam's (Simon Nam) 1991 epic alien horror film, THE CAT.    I was a huge fan of Lam's other film from the same year, RIKI-OH:  THE STORY OF RICKY.    I'm not sure how I missed the release of THE CAT, but if you were a fan of the craziness of RIKI-OH, you will be huge fan of this one as well. 

Let's start by giving you the "plot" of this film, taken from the 88 Films website:

From Lam Nai-Choi, who made unhinged masterpieces The Seventh Curse and Riki-Oh: The Story Of Ricky, comes a film that, somehow, manages to be EVEN MADDER. An evil blob-like extraterrestrial has come to earth with nefarious intentions. Luckily some good aliens are on its trail: a man, a woman, and – of course – their fluffy black cat. 

With wonderful pre-CGI special effects (i.e. rubber galore) and some truly bonkers action (watch out for that cat!), The Cat is part horror, part sci-fi and all WTF? The sane and rational folks at 88 Films are proud to present your new favourite crazy movie.

 Now I put "plot" in quotations, because the film's story is all over the place, and to be honest, there were times when I had no clue what was going on.  Now normally you would think that was a bad thing, but in this instance it really didn't matter.   Even though I might not have been sure exactly was going on story wise on screen, what was happening was crazy, bloody, weird, and even hilarious at some points. 

 Made in the early 1990's, CGI was not a thing, so you get all practical effects here which is an awesome thing for sure!   The alien creature itself is a huge blob like thing with bristles or something on it.  It can grab people and basically infuse them into it's body.   An Alien girl and her friend, along with their alien cat team up and come to earth to battle the alien being.    Some notable scenes are people being devoured by the alien, having their skin completely eaten off their bones.   There is some great blood and gore in this film, even if some does look pretty fake by today's standards.   The best scene in the film (in my opinion), is a kung fu battle between the alien cat and a huge dog.  This is a fight scene that must be seen to be believed, and made me laugh out loud at times!

 This is an extremely fun film that I highly recommend.  This new release from 88 Films comes in a beautiful box set with the Blu-ray, poster card, and a small paperback book containing a look at the filmography of the director.   The box these items come in is a very thick, sturdy box, and then has a slipcase over that to protect it.   Fans of physical media, like myself, will love the presentation of this film.   The film itself also looks amazing, as it's presented in a new 2K Restoration from the original film negative.  88 Films spared no expense on this amazing release.   

 THE CAT will be available 9/23/25 from 88 Films and MVD Entertainment.   The blu-ray set includes the following Special Features:

*  Limited Edition rigid slip sase with new artwork by Sean Longmore

*  Limited Edition 40 page perfect bound book

*  Limited Edition premium art card

*  Brand new 2K restoration from the original negative

*  Remastered original Cantonese monoaural soundtrack

*  Newly translated English subtitles

*  Audio commentary by Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)

*  Brand new film interview with writer Gordon Chan 

*  Image gallary

CLICK HERE to pre-order the Blu-ray

DVD Review: FEAR CABIN - THE LAST WEEKEND OF SUMMER (2024)

 

FEAR CABIN:  THE LAST WEEKEND OF SUMMER

Directed by:  Brian Krainson

Distributed by:  Cleopatra Entertainment / MVD Entertainment

 I always like getting movies that I have never heard of to review.   It's always a surprise and I have found some really good films this way, but I have also found some really bad ones, too.  I guess usually there is a reason you have never heard of a film.   While FEAR CABIN didn't fall into the category of a great film, it wasn't horrible either.  It was right in the middle for me.  I was entertained enough to finish it, but I probably wouldn't watch it again to be honest.  

  I had no idea what to expect from this film, but based on the cover art, I was thinking I was about to watch a creature feature of some sort.  A bigfoot type film, maybe.  Well I was way off.   This film is about witches.  Very strange for a "cabin in the woods" type horror film, so I have to give the filmmakers props for the originality and meshing of sub-genres.  Usually a cabin in the woods film would mean your typical slasher film or maybe a creature feature of some type.   

  The film was just ok.  The acting was actually better than what I was expecting, so that was a nice surprise.  The story was fun about witches from the past possessing the new inhabitants of the cabin, causing them to turn on each other and go on killing streaks.  The problem is that most all the kills happen off screen.  You see someone get yanked into the woods and then the scene is over.  Not great for a horror film.  I assume this is due to lack of budget for effects, but in my mind, you  have to make sure you have good effects if you are going to make this type of movie. 

  This is the directors first feature length film, so not a bad premier. I would love to see what he could do with his next film if he had a bigger budget and an effects artist that could fill in what this film was missing.   

 FEAR CABIN will be available August 12th on DVD and includes the following

Special Features:

*  Trailers

*  Behind the Scenes Footage

CLICK HERE to pre-order/purchase the DVD

Blu-ray Review: MONDO KEYHOLE (1966)

MONDO KEYHOLE  

Written & Directed by:  Jack Hill

Distributed by:  VCI Entertainment / MVD Entertainment

 

  If you are a fan of weird movies, MONDO KEYHOLE is one you will want to check out for sure!  The film was written & directed by Jack Hill, a name very well known to fans of exploitation films.   He wrote and directed many classic films like SPIDER BABY, THE BIG DOLL HOUSE, SWITCHBLADE SISTERS, COFFY, and FOXY BROWN just to name a few!   While I have seen most of his films, it was fun to check out one of Hill's earliest films, MONDO KEYHOLE!

 The story is weird, and can even be slow in some spots, but it is one of the most unique films I have ever seen.   By unique, I mean weird.  It's a weird script with some weird scenes, weird dialog, and weird camera angles and shots.   While I was lost a lot of the times, it kept me entertained just to see what was coming next.   While very tame by today's standards, it was fun to imagine what people must have thought of this film when it came out back in 1966.  This is not your typical black and white film from the 1960's!

 VCI has done an amazing job with this new release.  The film was restored in 2K from the original uncut 35mm camera negative!  The picture quality is amazing for an almost 60 year old film. 

 MONDO KEYHOLE is available now from VCI Entertainment and MVD Entertainment and includes the following special features:

*  New 2025 Commentary by Rob Kelly- noted film historian, podcaster, and artist

*  Archival Commentary by director Jack Hill and Elijah Drenner

*  Psycho-Tronica Poster & Photo Gallery

*  Duel sided Coverwrap

CLICK HERE to purchase the Blu-ray/DVD combo

CONGRATS to the winner of the latest 4H Blog Giveaway!!

  A couple of weeks ago, I posted about a giveaway for this cool car emblem from the great folks at Bohopride.  Well, the randomizer picked #3 which I had assigned to our new winner, Becky Baker!  Congrats Becky!  Your car emblem will be on it's way to you soon!   

 Thanks for the few that entered.  I hope we can get more entries for future giveaways!  You have a great chance to win my giveaways, so stay tuned for the next one!

 For those of you that didn't win, you can get your own Horror Car Emblem by clicking HERE!

Check out these awesome new Horror Character Car Emblems from Boho Pride!

   I see a lot of ads on Facebook while scrolling along.  Most of them are dumb and irritating to be honest, but recently while scrolling, I stopped.  I stopped because I saw something that looked really cool and was horror related!    What I saw was an ad for these awesome horror character laser engraved car emblems!

  

 

 You know how all these cars and trucks nowadays have all these different special editions, well now your car or truck can be a special horror edition!   This company called Boho Pride makes all sorts of cool car emblems, along with a huge variety of other products.   Along with the horror emblems, they also have car emblems featuring your favorite bands, sports teams, movies, and TV shows!  

 For my car, I opted for the Jason Voorhees Edition!   Who knew my Subaru could be a Jason Voorhees Edition!   It's fun to think of the features that would come with if it were real!  These are nice, laser engraved, acrylic emblems that are super easy to apply to your car.  Just peel and stick like you would any sticker.   Place it where you want it and you're done!   These are safe for car paint and are strong enough to stay on long term.  My only complaint is that they aren't metal/chrome.  That would look awesome, but I'm sure that would cause them to be much more expensive. 

 I think these are so much fun and I've already had a couple people ask me about my emblem! 

The fine folks at Boho Pride were nice enough to give me a 2nd emblem to give away to one lucky reader of the 4H Blog!   They are supplying this awesome Leatherface Edition emblem!   

  Just leave a comment on this blog post or on the Facebook post on the Hayes Hudson's House of Horror Facebook page and you'll be entered to win! 

  I'll run this contest for 2 weeks, so you can enter now through July 11 at 11:59 pm Central time.   I'll then assign all entrants a number and I'll throw them into the randomizer (random.org) to find our winner!   The contest is open to U.S. residents only. 

If you don't want to take your chance, or if in a couple weeks you find out you are not the winner, you can click below to get your very own Horror Character Car Emblem.  These would make awesome gifts for any occasion! 

CLICK HERE to purchase your very own Laser Engraved Car Emblem!

4K Ultra HD Review: BLUE SUNSHINE (1977)

 

BLUE SUNSHINE

Directed by: Jeff Lieberman

Distributed by:  Synapse Films / MVD Entertainment

 BLUE SUNSHINE is one of those films I have always known about, but have never seen.  I've had an old DVD copy for years, but for some reason just have never popped it in the player.   I finally had a good excuse to watch it with the Synapse Films new 4K Ultra HD release.   This is a beautiful box set that comes with both the Blu-ray, the Ultra HD disc, and a CD soundtrack of the film. It also contains a movie poster, and a booklet called "Tripping on Blue Sunshine" by the director Jeff Lieberman.   This is one of the nicest presentations I have seen in a while, it is truly a beautiful box set. 

 Here is a brief plot synopsis from the Synapse Films website:

 It starts off as a great party-just eight people in a secluded lodge. One of the guests suddenly goes on a shockingly violent, murderous rampage. There is something wrong with his hair, and pure evil in his eyes. What he does to three of the girls there is too hideous to describe. Falsely accused of the brutal killings, Jerry Zipkin (Red Shoe Diaries' Zalman King) goes on the run. More bizarre murders occur, and while trying to clear his name, Jerry discovers the shocking truth: The people losing their hair and turning into violent psychopaths may be connected to a drug each killer took a decade before. A drug known as "Blue Sunshine."

Synapse Films is proud to present Jeff Lieberman's 1977 cult-classic horror film Blue Sunshine in an all-new 4K restoration presented in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and loaded with hours of supplemental material. This three-disc set contains one 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray, one Blu-ray (1080p) and a CD soundtrack album, and is strictly limited to 4,000 copies.

Our exclusive limited edition features hard chipboard slipcase packaging with stunning new artwork by artist Wes Benscoter. Inside is a dual-wall o-card wrapped around a clear three disc Criterion-style case.

  I had no clue what to expect going into this film.  This was a unique film as most slasher or giallo films have just one killer.  This one has multiple killers.  Basically anyone that took the drug called "Blue Sunshine" a decade ago is now turning into a crazed killer.    The killers look very creepy with balding heads with splotchy hair.  They seem to have no control over their bodies or what they are doing.   It's almost like a zombie movie, but the "zombies" were never dead.   It's a unique horror movie for sure, with some science fiction and drama aspects to it as well.    

 While the movie is a fun watch, what I want to focus on in this review is the packaging.   Synapse Films has spared no expense with this one.   This is one of the most beautiful sets I have seen in awhile. 

As I mentioned above this is a 3 disc set with the BD, the UHD, and CD.  The actual plastic case the disc come in has the original cover art and is housed in a beautiful new slip case.  The slipcase then slides inside a thicker display box with brand new cover art.  

  This new box set is available now, but there were only 4000 units made, so it is a very limited edition set!   The new 4K restoration looks amazing with crystal clear picture and very vibrant colors.  Each set is loaded with the following special features:

• *  4K restoration of the original 35mm camera negative mastered in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• *  Lossless English DTS-HD Master Audio original theatrical mono and a 5.1 surround sound mix supervised by director Jeff Lieberman
• *  Two audio commentaries featuring director Jeff Lieberman
• *  New introduction to the film by director Jeff Lieberman
• *  Archival 2003 interview with director Jeff Lieberman
• *  “Lieberman on Lieberman” video interview
• *  Channel Z “Fantasy Film Festival” interview with Mick Garris and Jeff Lieberman
• *  Fantasia Film Festival 4K Premiere Q&A with moderator Michael Gingold and director Jeff Lieberman
• *  Anti-drug “scare films”: LSD-25 (1967) and LSD: Insight or Insanity? (1968), courtesy of the American Genre Film Archive
• *  Jeff Lieberman’s first film The Ringer (Remastered in 4K by Synapse Films from the original camera negative)
• *  Theatrical trailers
• *  Still gallery
• *  Liner notes booklet by Jeff Lieberman, featuring a chapter on the making of Blue Sunshine from his book Day of the Living Me: Adventures of a Subversive Cult Filmmaker from the Golden Age
• *  Limited edition fold-out poster
• *  Limited edition remastered CD soundtrack (13 tracks)

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