Yes! I like the director Christopher Smith, he also did Severance, Creep, and Triangle.

that's the one! glad to see someone else's seen it! i never even heard of it until a couple days ago when i saw the preview while i was at the video store! damned glad i caught it!

oh, and Bean owns in this. the man is all presence!

Highly recommended!

The Loved Ones



(IMDb)In order to avoid a ghostly figure in the road, high school senior Brent Mitchell wraps his car around a tree, killing his father. Constantly confronted by his mother's emotional collapse after the accident, Brent escapes into a marijuana fueled world of loud metal music to block the pain and guilt. Dejected and out of sorts, he has a shot at happiness with his girlfriend Holly, a grounded, caring girl with drop dead good looks, a dream date for the high school prom. But his plans are thwarted by a disturbing series of events that take place under a mirrored disco ball, involving pink satin, glitter, syringes, nails, power drills and a secret admirer. Brent has become the prom king at a macabre, sadistic event where he is the entertainment.



A quirky, suspenseful blend of 1986's "Pretty in Pink" and 1990's "Misery", "The Loved Ones" is a decidedly grotesque horror-comedy with more on its mind than merely grossing out audiences. By distilling the plot to its bare essentials, and not bogging down the proceedings in unnecessary exposition or explanation, director Byrne has crafted a lean, taut, perversely funny scare-a-thon. On top of that, it is not without relevant social implications, including the repercussions of grief, the indescribable hold that parents and children have on each other, and (yes) the fiery wrath of the high school female.



Byrne clearly has a respect and adoration for the genre, as he seems to have dissected exactly what it is about these films that audiences find appealing. The film is violent, to be sure, but just when it seems that the gore may become gratuitous or over-powering, an inspired stroke of dark comedy undercuts the action. As it stand, "The Loved Ones" recalls the reckless, rowdy spirit of the 80's, a time in which a committed group of filmmakers and actors pushed boundaries with the intent of taking the audience along for the journey. But at the same time, the picture is strikingly modern, forming its own identity with no intention of being a throwback.



By and large, the film belongs to Robin McLeavy. Lola Stone should join the canon of great horror villains, and that is not merely hyperbole.



The editing by Andy Canny is impeccably judged, keeping the story moving along at a nimble 84 minutes. Simon Chapman's cinematography is crisp, colorful, and drenched in mood. In every respect, the film could not look or sound better. There are so few contemporary horror movies that actually have something to say about the dark, unpredictable recesses of human nature, not to mention hold the ability to delight, intimidate, and ultimately satisfy even the most jaded fans. "The Loved Ones" is one such film. It is among the finest, most enjoyable movies the genre has seen in years, and seems destined for cult status. But in order for that to happen, it needs to be seen by the audience it so richly deserves.



NOTE: If you are thinking about looking up the trailer for this film...DON'T! It gives so much away, and part of the fun is the many surprises the movie has in store. If you absolutely must watch the trailer, stop it at exactly 1 minute!

I'm glad I didn't, I normally do watch the trailers for new movies.

Recommended!

The Devil's Rock (2011)



Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D Day,two Kiwi commandos, sent to destroy German gun emplacements to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy, discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.



When I first saw the low rating of this film, I had my doubts on watching it. Reading the plot summary, it seemed like a far-fetched concept that could only lead to cheesiness. I was wrong.





The first thing I noticed was the solid acting performances of all the characters, be it main or supporting. The film had a good feel to it, and kept me at the edge of my seat all throughout the movie. There were also moments of creepiness where you'd probably hold your breath, tensely waiting on what would happen next. The story was quite good and it held the film together until the very end.



All in all, this is a film I would recommend to fans of the genre. I'll definitely be adding this to my collection.



P.S.

I was honestly puzzled as to the low rating of this movie. Though I know it's not a great film, it definitely is a front runner and a notably good piece of work. Perhaps the people who gave it such a low rating wanted a gore fest or something with less...dialogue. I hope, dear reader, you won't be another sheep that just follows the opinion of the majority. Watch the film for yourself and be your own judge. It's the only way of discovering gems such as this.

Friday the 13th: The Ultimate Collection Announced
Source: Paramount Home Entertainment
July 27, 2011


If you haven't already grabbed any of the Friday the 13th films, there's a just-announced boxed set hitting this October to celebrate the numerically-reversed 31st anniversary. The good news is that the whole package is hitting in a deluxe version complete with your very own Jason Vorhees hockey mask (as shown below). The bad news is that the set looks to be DVD only, leaving the franchise Blu-ray tally at only the first three films and the remake.

As readers are no doubt aware, the first eight films were released through Paramount, meaning that, while the set takes us all the way to Manhattan, Jason Goes to Hell, Jason X, Freddy vs. Jason and the 2009 remake are not included.

Full details from the press release are as follows:

Take a ride down memory lane with everyone’s favorite psychotic killer Jason Voorhees in the to-die-for DVD set FRIDAY THE 13TH THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION arriving just in time for Halloween on October 4, 2011 from Paramount Home Entertainment. When the original Friday The 13th debuted in 1980, it captured audiences’ imaginations and permeated our collective psyche. 31 years later, the iconic machete-wielding killer continues to haunt, fascinate and terrify a new generation.

This comprehensive set includes every murderous moment from Friday The 13th-Uncut Deluxe Edition, Friday The 13th Part 2 Deluxe Edition, Friday The 13th Part 3-3D Deluxe Edition (with two pairs of 3D glasses), Friday The 13th-The Final Chapter Deluxe Edition, Friday The 13th Part V: A New Beginning Deluxe Edition, Friday The 13th Part VI: Jason Lives Deluxe Edition, Friday The 13th Part VII: The New Blood Deluxe Edition and Friday The 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan Deluxe Edition. This extraordinary collection, which will be released in a Limited Edition of only 50,000 numbered units worldwide, includes a replica of Jason’s hockey mask, an 8-page Collector’s Booklet and hours of special features including slashed scenes, making of featurettes, killer commentaries and much, much more. FRIDAY THE 13TH THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION will be available for the suggested retail price of just $39.99 U.S./$42.00 Canada.

THE DVDS

The FRIDAY THE 13th-Uncut Deluxe Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish Mono along with English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus material includes:

• Commentary by director Sean S. Cunningham with cast and crew
• Fresh Cuts: New Tales from Friday the 13th
• The Man Behind the Legacy: Sean S. Cunningham
• Friday the 13th Reunion
• Lost Tales From Camp Blood – Part 1
• Theatrical Trailer

The FRIDAY THE 13th Part 2 Deluxe Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish Mono along with English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Bonus material includes:

• Inside “Crystal Lake Memories”
• Friday’s Legacy: Horror Conventions
• Lost Tales from Camp Blood – Part 2
• Jason Forever
• Theatrical Trailer

The FRIDAY THE 13th Part 3-3D Deluxe Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish Mono along with English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Disc contents are as follows:

• 3D Version of the film (includes 3D glasses)
• Theatrical Trailer

The FRIDAY THE 13th THE FINAL CHAPTER Deluxe Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish Mono along with English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Bonus material includes:

• Commentary by director Joe Zito, screenwriter Barney Cohen and editor Joel Goodman
• Fan commentary by Adam Green and Joe Lynch
• Lost Tales from Camp Blood – Part 4
• Slashed Scenes
• Jason’s Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th The Final Chapter
• The Lost Ending
• The Crystal Lake Massacres Revisited Part I
• Jimmy’s Dead Dance Moves
• Theatrical Trailer

The FRIDAY THE 13th PART V: A NEW BEGINNING Deluxe Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish Mono along with English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Bonus material includes:

• Commentary by director/co-screenwriter Danny Steinmann with cast and crew
• Lost Tales from Camp Blood – Part 5
• The Crystal Lake Massacres Revisited Part II
• New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning
• Theatrical Trailer

The FRIDAY THE 13th PART VI: JASON LIVES Deluxe Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, English 2.0 Surround and French and Spanish Mono along with English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Bonus material includes:

• Commentary by director Tom McLoughlin with cast and crew
• Lost Tales from Camp Blood – Part 6
• The Crystal Lake Massacres Revisited Part III
• Jason Lives: The Making of Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
• Meeting Mr. Voorhees
• Slashed Scenes
• Theatrical Trailer

The FRIDAY THE 13th PART VII: THE NEW BLOOD Deluxe Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, English 2.0 Surround, French Mono and Spanish Mono along with English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Bonus material includes:

• Killer Commentary by director John Carl Buechler and actors Lar Park Lincoln and Kane Hodder
• Jason’s Destroyer: The Making of Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
• Mind Over Matter: The Truth About Telekinesis
• Makeover by Maddy: Need a Little Touch-Up Work, My ***
• Slashed Scenes Intro
• Slashed Scenes

The FRIDAY THE 13th PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN Deluxe Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, English 2.0 Surround, French 2.0 Surround and Spanish 2.0 Surround along with English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Bonus material includes:

• Killer Commentary by actors Scott Reeves, Jensen Daggett and Kane Hodder
• New York Has a New Problem: The Making of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
• Gag Reel
• Slashed Scenes

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August DVD/Blu-Ray Releases

AUGUST 2
-Beast In Heat Triple Feature (Flesh For The Beast, Shadow: Dead Riot, LAte Fee; DVD rerelease): Shriek Show/Media Blasters
-Copycat (Blu-ray): Warner
-Evidence Of A Haunting: Brain Damage
-Exit 33 (special edition): Vicious Circle/Breaking Glass
-4 Film Favorites: Raw Feed Horror(Rest Stop, Rest Stop: Don't Look Back, Sublime, Believers; 4-DVD rerelease): Warner
-4 Film Favorites: Vampires (The Lost Boys, Lost Boys: The Tribe, Lost Boys: The Thirst, Queen Of The Damned; 4-DVD rerelease): Warner
-Julie Darling: Code Red
-Mystery Science Theater 3000 XXI: MST3K VS. GAMERA (Gamera, Gamera VS Barugon, Gamera VS Gaos, Gamera Vs Guiron, Gamera VS Zigra; 5-DVD set): Shout! Factory
-Quarantine 2: Terminal (DVD, Blu-ray): Sony Pictures
-Stake Land (single DVD, 2-DVD special edition, Blu-ray): Dark Sky
-Strigoi: The Undead (special edition): Vicious Circle/Breaking Glass
-The Tenant (2011): Indican
-VS The Dead: Midnight Releasing
-Yellowbrickroad: Vivendi

AUGUST 9
-Bikini Girls On Ice (DVD, Blu-ray): Well Go USA
-Camp Hell (special edition): Lionsgate
-Choose: IFC/MPI
-The Clinic (rated & unrated DVDs): Image
-Dream Home (2010): IFC/MPI
-Evil Things: Inception Media
-Frat House Massacre (special edition): Synapse
-Super (DVD, Blu-ray): IFC/MPI

AUGUST 16
-The Colossus Of New York: Olive
-Death Stop Holocaust (special edition): Shriek Show/Media Blasters
-Dexter: The Fifth Season (TK-DVD, TK-Blu-ray sets): Showtime
-The Edison Death Machine: S’more
-Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Brain That Wouldn't Die/The Manster: Entertainment One
-Elvira's Movie Macabre: The Terror/Eegah!: Entertainment One
-The Final Destination (3D Blu-ray): New Line/Warner
-Hush (1998; Blu-ray): Image
-Lizard Boy: Cinema Epoch
-Malibu Shark Attack: Vivendi
-Medium Raw: Night Of The Wolf (special edition): Anchor Bay
-Smile: Image
-Somebody Help Me 2: Codeblack
-The Tenant (2011; Blu-ray): Indican
-The Ward (DVD, Blu-ray): ARC Entertainment

AUGUST 23
-The Bleeding House: New Video
-By The Devil's Hands: The 666 Killer: World Wide Multi Media
-Closed For The Season (special edition): MTI
-The Eves: Osiris
-Followed Home (special edition): Vanguard
-A Haunting In Salem (3D DVD & Blu-ray): Asylum
-House Of Fallen (rated & unrated DVDs): Phase 4
-Peeping Blog: Creepersin Films
-The Stone: No Soul Unturned (special edition): Reality Ent.
-Super Hybrid (special edition, Blu-ray): Anchor Bay
-Urotsukidoji Ova 1 & 2: Kitty/Media Blasters
-The Troll Hunter (DVD, Blu-ray): Magnet/Magnolia
-X-Cross(Blu-ray): Tokyo Shock/Media Blasters

AUGUST 30
-Asylum Seekers: Vicious Circle/Breaking Glass
-Bereavement (special edition, Blu-ray): Anchor Bay
-A Big Box Of Zombies (Teenage Zombies, Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed Up Zombies, I Eat Your Skin, Superargo, Hand of Power [aka The Zombie Walks], King of the Zombies, Revolt of the Zombies, She Demons, 4 DVDs): S’more
-Blood Simple (Blu-ray/DVD combo): MGM
-Children Of The Corn: Genesis (DVD, Blu-ray): Dimension Extreme
-The Coffin (special edition): Vicious Circle/Breaking Glass
-Deadgirl (Blu-ray): Dark Sky
-The Nightmare Before Christmas (3D Blu-ray/DVD combo): Disney
-Outcast: Indomina/Vivendi
-The Phantom Carriage (special edition, Blu-ray): Criterion
-Roadkill (2011): Vivendi
-Torso (new special edition, Blu-ray): Blue Underground
-The Twilight Zone: Season 5 (5-Blu-ray set): Image
-The Uh-Oh Show (special edition): Shriek Show/Media Blasters
-The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Second Season (5-DVD, 4-Blu-ray sets): Warner