Digging Up the Marrow Tickets are Finally Here!

The day many of us have been hearing about and waiting for is finally here... Digging Up the Marrow tickets are on sale! And it's such a relief to know that at least that part of the journey is over. 

I've been worrying about these tickets for the past couple of weeks. Seriously. Since the dates and cities were announced, I paid a daily visit to the Shattuck theatre's website, hoping to catch the announcement and beat the rush but, like I mentioned in an earlier post, there wasn't even any mention of the event. I started checking a couple of times a day, whenever I had a moment. Finally, I called the theatre and got the manager on the phone, with surprising ease. She assured me that yes, the event will be held here and that as soon as she gets the email confirming a couple of details the tickets will be available. I continued to check but the tickets were not posted that day.

Something compelled me to call back the next day, I can't remember exactly why. I think I had a specific question and was too impatient to wait. I called back and got the same manager, who remembered speaking to me the other day. She answered whatever question I had and was really nice about my pestering the theatre. (I imagined a lot of people were doing the same thing but I don't know.) She said she had just read the email she mentioned yesterday and estimated that the sale would probably start at around 3. She also offered to just call me back just before or right after posting the ticket sales, which I wouldn't have asked her to do but since she was offering I definitely left my number. We would figure out where this would be listed together. 

I feel bad about not remembering the Shattuck Theatre manager's name because she was very nice and accommodating, even though she seemed to have a lot on her plate already. So I was a little surprised when my phone rang and she was on the line. She just wanted to assure me that they had not forgotten about me, but they were having technical difficulties with the site. People were working on it and I was welcome to call back. I decided against it and luckily I didn't need to. Adam Green posted links to all the theatres that started selling tickets on ArieScope.com and, after I received my confirmation email, I could finally relax! 

I don't know if this problem is specific to the San Francisco date or too all of the dates that will be held at Landmark Theatres. I checked the site again out of curiosity and there is still no mention of Digging Up the Marrow anywhere on there, you'll have to go through ArieScope.com to get your tickets before they're all gone.

-Huntress

Castro Theater Double Feature Tonight

The Castro Theatre has another great double feature scheduled for tonight. Tickets run $11.00 and that admits to both films. I highly recommend seeing this pair as Videodrome is not only a horror classic but it's also one of the few Cronenberg films that really captures a John Carpenter-like atmosphere. Lost Highway is one of the more accessible of Lynch's films and a good introduction to his catalog. Oh and it features a Rammstein fueled soundtrack. 

Unfortunately, there is only one showtime for each of these films, so you don't get a second chance if you're late. So leave early and bring cash if you want any of those sweet concessions because the Castro Theatre does not take cards.

Come out and support horror in SF!

-Lord Battle

Digging Up the Marrow - SF Ticket Watch & Trailer Update

Picture courtesy of ArieScope.com

Since the tour dates for the Digging Up the Marrow were announced last week I've been religiously checking the Landmark Theatres site to see if tickets have gone on sale. For days, there wasn't even any mention of the event and I started to wonder whether I was stalking the wrong location. I finally decided to call the theatre. Maybe I needed a handshake or password or something? But I was reassured that the site should be updated today, the theatre was just waiting on show times and some other details.

Tickets to the event are only $15 and give all of those attending a chance to get their hands on some exclusive merchandise that will only be available at the screening/art show. You can also choose to get the VIP ticket for $50 and ensure that you get one of these cool prints. It's a really good deal because the print itself is the same price. You just have to act fast to grab one.

Limited giclee print by Alex Pardee. Reserve yours with a VIP ticket

Either ticket you end up getting comes with the opportunity to meet Adam Green and Alex Pardee. 

Well, it's just past 9:30 pm and the tickets still have not gone on sale. I'll contact the theatre again tomorrow to see if they know any more of the details and I'll share what I find out.

If you haven't been following the developments of Digging Up the Marrow you can read about it at ArieScope.com or check out the new trailer below.

- Huntress

Joe Lynch's "Everly" on Ultra VOD Tomorrow!

Above poster by Alex Pardee

In the midst of what seems like an eternal absence of Hollistion stars Adam Green & Joe Lynch comes a moment that is so perfect it feels ripped from an episode. The moment I'm referring to is of course the last week of February, in which both Adam Green & Joe Lynch are having movie releases. If you listen to the Movie Crypt (Which as a film fan you should be and as a horror fan you HAVE to), then you not only know about these films but you've been able to follow both film makers' journey (to a certain extent). Adam Green's Digging up the Marrow is hitting theaters a little earlier but I'll talk about that in another post soon to come. Instead we are going to quickly discuss Everly.

Everly is Joe Lynch's new film staring Salma Hayek. It's been described as Die Hard in one room. Those 3 facts should be more than enough for anyone reading this blog to see the film, which hits theaters February 27th. Now as the header states Everly can be seen on Ultra VOD as early as tomorrow (Friday, 23rd), which should be available just about everywhere you can stream movies. Also it's called Ultra VOD because it costs you a bit more than regular VOD but you can stream it much earlier, in this case about a month earlier.

The Overlook Theatre will be purchasing and reviewing Everly tomorrow. So if for some strange reason you're on the fence about seeing it, give it a day and check back with us for our thoughts. Personally, I cannot wait to see this film and after hearing all the updates on the podcast, it feels like a close friend is releasing a film. Support Horror!

- Lord Battle

Bluray Tuesday!

January 20th 2015

Blusday is back our favorite day of the week Bluray Tuesday. This week we see the release of Annabelle the spinoff film of The Conjuring which was a great film in all aspects. Annabelle was not as good as The Conjuring but was a pretty good spinoff Imo. Read our review Here to see what The Overlook Theater thought of this spinoff. Also out this week is The Atticus Institute a Possession indie film from the producers of Annabelle and The Conjuring. and rounding out the new releases is Lucy with various retailer exclusives. I personally will pick up the steelbook tomorrow morning.

Annabelle: Amazon - $22.99

A couple begin to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.

 

The Atticus Institute: Amazon - $9.99

In the fall of 1976, a small psychology lab in Pennsylvania became the unwitting home to the only government-confirmed case of possession. The U.S. military assumed control of the lab under orders of national security and, soon after, implemented measures aimed at weaponizing the entity. The details of the inexplicable events that occurred are being made public after remaining classified for nearly forty years.

 

Lucy: Amazon - $19.99

A portion of a drug mule's cargo is unintentionally absorbed by her body and she now has superpowers

Target will have a exclusive Steelbook for this release for only $19.99

Best Buy has a exclusive Lenticular Slipcover

Walmart will have a exclusive interactive screenplay

 

Regular 

 

Walmart Exclusive

 

Best Buy Exclusive

 

Target Steelbook

Hitchcock Film Dates for January, February, and March

The beautifully restored Stanford Theatre will be screening double features of Hitchcock films for the next two months. They have selected a couple of pretty popular titles like Psycho and Rear Window, but also included some that were probably not as screened in the US, like Under Capricorn. Each pair of films will be screening from Thursday through Sunday, with earlier showings during the weekend. It's perfect for those who tend to run late and wish for another chance to make it to a screening. I've been guilty of that more times than I can remember.

If you live in the Bay Area and have been waiting for the perfect reason to visit The Stanford Theatre, this is it. It's also a good reason to return to the classic theatre, whose 1925 glamour was restored by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation in 1987. It feels like stepping into a time capsule. They do not accept credit or debit cards but tickets are only $7, which is about half what you would normally pay to see a movie in theatres. (And they have amazing popcorn!) This theatre is in the same ranks as The Castro Theatre; both are open for the sake of film appreciation, not profit, and places like this are getting harder to find. Both theatres also feature live organ playing. These are just some of the reasons it feels great to support these theatres while they're still here. Check out the film schedule and other info here.

-Huntress

Bluray Tuesday!

January 13, 2015

Tomorrow is Bluray Tuesday! the second one of this year. This week see the release of one of the best films of 2014. Also out tomorrow is 2 horror titles Jessabelle and Honeymoon both actually pretty good films that were release last year. These all would be great additions to everyone's Bluray collection.

Gone Girl: Amazon - $18.99

On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife? Based on the novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn.

This was one of my favorite films of last year and i look forward to owning this film. David Fichner is two for two so far his first film he directed was The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo which was also a amazing film.

 

Honeymoon: Amazon - $22.99

Young newlyweds Paul and Bea travel to remote lake country for their honeymoon. Shortly after arriving, Paul finds Bea wandering and disoriented in the middle of the night. As she becomes more distant and her behavior increasingly peculiar, Paul begins to suspect something more sinister than sleepwalking took place in the woods.

 Interesting film I did enjoy this as well I say its worth checking out for sure if  you haven't already.

 

Jessabelle: Amazon - $14.99

A young woman recuperating at her father's run-down home after a tragic accident soon encounters a terrifying presence with a connection to her long-deceased mother.

 

A Walk Among The Tombstones: Amazon - $22.99

Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife.