DVD Releases For 4/22/08

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This week our horror DVD's run the gambit from 'must have' to 'oh god run away'. Read on for a glimpse of the what's out there for the week of 4/22!

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It's probably not, but by god it feels like this is one of the fastest theater to DVD turnarounds yet. Regardless, today Cloverfield hits the streets and frankly, you should be buying it. Louis is going to disagree, but from my viewing this weekend, this one is just as enjoyable on DVD as it was on the big screen.

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Promising to be the latest and greatest Spanish creep fest to hit the shelves, The Orphanage hits American shores today! Spanish horror has a distinct flair to it and this one looks to be in line, especially as it's produced by Guillermo Del Toro!.

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While I never claimed these would be 'good' movies, another in the long line of American remakes of J-Horror is out in the form of One Missed Call. Cool yet zany DVD Cover aside, there's not been very many kind words for this feature over the internets since it's theatrical release; somewhere though, there is someone obsesses with Shannyn Sossaman, and that person will be a very happy camper this week!

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Seance tells the tale of college kids screwing up an attempt of getting rid of a little girl ghost, only to bring back a big girl ghost. (Note: May or may not be a big girl ghost) (Note: would probably be a lot more interesting if it was a big girl ghost.) Regardless, this one stars The Highlander TV Series very own Adrian Paul! Which doesn't help much.

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I was going to make a witty comment about being the first to see the original Black House before it was remade by American studios making you high falutin' and all that. Turns out, you're running out of time. "Jun-oh, an insurance claims agent, faces off with a client who he suspects of committing murders with the intention of collecting insurance premiums." Yawn.

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The cover of Sick Nurses features two lovely Asian nurses with a knife. While we all have wanted to see a movie like that at some point in our lives, this site is dedicated to horror! This one gives the best of both worlds as the sexy organ harvesting nurses get haunted and picked on by the ghost of a dead patient. Is it good? Who cares! Hot Asian nurses!

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I've long been a sucker for the '10 Movies for $10' box sets that are heavy in the horror genre. Generally, they're chock full of awful horror. Then again, C through Z-grade horror's my thing! Demons and Witches promises to be more of the same.

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For Real...

Everyone needs to buy Cloverfield and The Orphanage.

"You're disgusting, Ace," Mr. Gaunt said. "I like that in a person."

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Whoops...

Sorry, double post.

"You're disgusting, Ace," Mr. Gaunt said. "I like that in a person."

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I'm really wondering how

I'm really wondering how Cloverfield is going to come off on the small screen. Casey, how are the special features?

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According to fangoria.com's

According to fangoria.com's DVD review there's a ton of special features on the DVD but most of them are hidden as Easter Eggs. The reviewer even admits that he couldn't find most of them and had to go online in order to learn how to access them.

"I like it when they lie still like that."

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Special Features

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen
Audio:
5.1 Surround Dolby Digital - English, French, Spanish
Subtitled - English, French, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Matt Reeves - Director
Additional Scenes - (6)
Featurettes - 1. THE MAKING OF CLOVERFIELD
2. CLOVERFIELD VISUAL EFFECTS
3. I SAW IT! ITS ALIVE! IT'S HUGE
4. CLOVER FUN
Interactive Features:
Easter Eggs - (11)
Interactive Menus
Scene Access

I hesitate buying this now only because I know that if I get it now they are going to announce a Blu-Ray release soon after! Bastards.

-Tanya
Believe Again | 7/25/08

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Clover DVD

I actually read somewhere that Abrams was saying that Cloverfield really works better on a TV, but I think he was just blowing a lot of hot air. His reasoning was that the film is a "copy" of a video tape, which isn't meant to be seen on the big screen. I seriously doubt that was the intention from the get go, but I'm almost ready to give him the benefit of the doubt. But just almost...

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In a lot of ways, this is

In a lot of ways, this is the kind of film that I would prefer to see alone... much like "The Blair Witch", which I see almost once a year. It's just an experience that needs to be had in good conditions, where you can relax and give yourself over to it. So in that sense, Home Video is a good medium for it... as long as you have a good sound system, because the sound in "Cloverfield" is pretty freaking amazing.

I have heard great things about the Special Features as well. I'm almost nervous to see it again since I loved it so much the first time, not sure it can live up. I don't buy DVD's that often, but I'm pretty positive that I'm going to pick this one up.

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Tiny Clover

Honestly, it's still watchable on TV. For reference, I'm watching on a 55" Wide Screen, but it still works.

I think it's a flick that has to be experienced on in the theater the first time, but it holds up fine for the other viewings. Actually, it adds to the fun some what because now you're in control of the remote and I find myself pausing, rewinding, etc. etc. looking for the little things and the hidden mysteries.

I haven't dug into the extras yet, but plan to soon. Mind you, I'm not a big extras guy. I seldom watch them. I think this one's worth it though.