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Keyword View: haunting

DVD Review A HAUNTING: THE 2012 SEASON

I haven't exactly heard great things about this show, and it seems awfully derivative of other supernatural reality series, but if it's even the least bit spooky, then I'm definitely on board.

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Posted by: Chuck Aliaga - May 5, 2013, 7:57 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: mystifying, supernatural, chilling

PR A Haunting - Season 5 - Aired 2012 on DVD Apr 23

These chilling tales of the supernatural take the viewer inside real-life horror stories, with each one-hour episode featuring eyewitness accounts and cinematic re-enactments of some of the most spine tingling and inexplicable stories ever recorded. As the mystery and origin of each family's case is unraveled, audiences are left with a lingering sense that life after death is much more powerful - and sometimes more possessive - than anyone could have possibly imagined...

Shout! Factory

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Posted by: News Editor - April 9, 2013, 7:39 am - PR
Keywords: horror

PR Film Clip: Sexy Evil Genius - Out on DVD, Digital and VOD Apr 9

See a clip from Sexy Evil Genius. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned and one woman will get her revenge in the comedy starring Seth Green, Katee Sackhoff, William Baldwin and Michelle Trachtenberg.

Lions Gate Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - April 4, 2013, 7:27 am - PR
Keywords: comedy

PR Sexy Evil Genius on DVD & Digital Download Apr 9

A group of people are lured to the same bar in downtown Los Angeles by Nikki, an ex-girlfriend they all have in common. Beautiful, conniving and downright insane, Nikki has one last surprise in store for her ex-lovers....

Lions Gate Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - March 27, 2013, 7:01 am - PR
Keywords: comedy

PR Silent Souls on DVD & Digital Feb 26

An Official Selection of the Toronto, New York and Venice Film Festivals, this breathtakingly beautiful road movie garnered tremendous critical accolades upon its 2011–2012 U.S. theatrical rollout from Shadow Distribution.

Zeitgeist Films

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Posted by: News Editor - February 25, 2013, 8:40 am - PR
Keywords: drama

PR The Loneliest Planet on DVD Feb 26

Alex (Gael Garcia Bernal) and Nica (Hani Furstenberg) are young, in love and engaged to be married. While backpacking in the Caucasus Mountains in the former Soviet republic of Georgia, they hire a local guide to lead them on a camping trek. Venturing into the stunning wilderness, the trio's peaceful adventure takes a dark turn when they encounter an armed man and his two sons...

IFC Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - February 15, 2013, 8:22 am - PR
Keywords: drama

DVD Review THE DUELLISTS (BLU-RAY)

I'm not sure how this, Ridley Scott's first film, never made it onto my radar, but what better way to watch it for the first time than via this potentially excellent new Blu-ray disc from Shout Factory.

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Posted by: Chuck Aliaga - March 10, 2013, 4:59 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: officers, duels, passion

DVD Review BAGDAD CAFE

The transfer ain't much but there's a likeable charm to this 1987 indie about a bunch of disparate souls learning how they all need one another.

Worth a rental.

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Posted by: Rich Rosell - March 2, 2013, 9:09 am - DVD Review
Keywords: percy adlon, bagdad cafe

DVD Review SAMSARA (BLU-RAY)

Filmmaker Ron Fricke has a heck of a great track record when it comes to unique films like this, so I imagine this is more of the same enthralling, gorgeous imagery that serves as a stay-at-home trip around the world.

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Posted by: Chuck Aliaga - February 9, 2013, 2:37 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: sensory, wonders, spirituality

DVD Review THE TIN DRUM (BLU-RAY)

I'm excited to finally see this infamous, controversial film, and, given The Criterion Collection's involvement, this disc will make it well worth the wait.

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Posted by: Chuck Aliaga - January 20, 2013, 5:35 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: hypocrisy, society, drum

DVD Review THE PACT (BLU-RAY)

This creepy flick got the raw end of the deal with a miniscule theatrical release earlier this year. It deserved much more and will hopefully garner a much bigger audience via IFC's Blu-ray release.

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Posted by: Chuck Aliaga - December 10, 2012, 8:06 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: sinister, haunting, clairvoyant

PR A Burning Hot Summer on DVD Nov 13

The new drama from acclaimed director Philippe Garrel tells the story of brooding painter Frederic (Louis Garrel, the director's son) and his growing suspicions about his beautiful movie-star wife Angele (Monica Bellucci).

MPI Home Video

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Posted by: News Editor - November 8, 2012, 8:31 am - PR
Keywords: drama

PR Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection on Blu-ray Halloween Slideshow

In celebration of YESTERDAY's release of UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MONSTERS: The Essential Collection, and HALLOWEEN TODAY we have an embeddable slideshow of rarely seen images from the films! Even in black and white, these creatures continue to haunt and horrify audiences.

Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - October 31, 2012, 7:16 am - PR
Keywords: horror

DVD Review NEIL YOUNG JOURNEYS (BLU-RAY)

Director Jonathan Demme took a great Talking Heads concert and made it better. Now, he chronicles a unique journey home for Neil Young, and likely, takes this to another level as well.

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Posted by: Chuck Aliaga - November 10, 2012, 6:09 pm - DVD Review
Keywords: hometown, tour, introspective

PR Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection on Blu-ray Oct 2

Digitally restored from high resolution film elements in perfect high-definition picture and perfect high-definition sound for the first time ever, Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection,brings together the very best of Universal's legendary monsters--imaginative and technically groundbreaking tales of terror that launched a uniquely American movie genre. Each iconic film is accompanied by an array of bonus features that tell the fascinating story of its creation and history, including behind-the-scenes documentaries, filmmaker commentaries, interviews, storyboards, photo galleries, and trailers.

Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - October 8, 2012, 7:22 am - PR
Keywords: horror

PR Ghost Hunters: Season 7: Part 2 on DVD Oct 2

Featured investigations include a Civil War-era farm haunted by a confederate soldier, a paranormal activity-filled hotel where there've been several suicides and children's deaths, an eerie state penitentiary where 40 executions have taken place, and just in time for Christmas, the gang investigates an historic inn and old roadhouse in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Image Entertainment

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Posted by: News Editor - September 29, 2012, 10:02 am - PR
Keywords: television

PR Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 on Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD Sep 25

Frank Miller's landmark graphic novel about fear, hope and redemption is celebrated with proper measures of haunting visuals and intense action in the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Peter Weller leads a stellar voice cast as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Joining Weller behind the microphone is David Selby as Commissioner Gordon, Ariel Winter as Carrie/Robin, three-time DCU veteran Wade Williams as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, and Michael McKean as Dr. Bartholomew Wolper.

Warner Bros Animation

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Posted by: News Editor - September 15, 2012, 9:40 am - PR
Keywords: action

PR R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 on DVD Sep 4

Delivering suspense, nervous giggles and captivating spooky family adventures feature some of young Hollywood's biggest names as guest stars, including Bailee Madison, Calum Worthy and Grayson Russell.

Shout! Factory

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Posted by: News Editor - August 20, 2012, 7:30 am - PR
Keywords: horror