Bluray Tuesday: Featuring Manhunter, Zoolander No. 2 and Killer Dames

May 24th 2016

Our favorite day of the week returns. If you haven't pre-ordered from Scream Factory and received your early copy, Manhunter is out today with new bonus features and artwork not found on the previous bluray release of this classic film. I'm looking forward to re watching this sometime soon. Arrow Video releases two 70's cult horror thrillers in a collectible set titled The Killer Dames. It includes the films The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave, and The Red Queen Kills Seven Times. Those are the only horror related releases this week. The sequel to 2001's comedy Zoolander arrives in stores today if you are looking for a decent laugh. Target is carrying an exclusive slipcover and bonus disc for this release. Disney releases The Finest Hours, which is based on a true story of the 1952 US Coast Guard rescue of the SS Pendleton. What will you be buying, renting or just skipping this week? Let us know in the comments, and also don't forget to follow our Instagram page here, for updates on what is posted, screenings in the bay area and more. We also love the conversation and talking all things horror. Until next week. 

Manhunter: Amazon - $19.99

FBI criminal profiler Will Graham (William L. Petersen) is called out of early retirement to assist on a serial murder case involving a killer known as the "Tooth Fairy" (Tom Noonan). Graham enlists the help of imprisoned serial killer -- and cannibal -- Dr. Hannibal Lecktor (Brian Cox), who is the reason Graham took an early retirement. Soon, Graham and the FBI are entangled in a deadly cat-and-mouse game between the Tooth Fairy, Lecktor and an interfering journalist (Stephen Lang).

 

Killer Dames (Two Gothic Chillers): Amazon - $49.99

The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (1971): A decadent English lord (Anthony Steffen) thinks his second wife (Marina Malfatti) is his first wife back from the dead.

The Red Queen Kills Seven Times (1972): When two sisters inherit their family castle, a string of murders committed by a mysterious dark haired woman in a red cloak decimates their circle of friends. Is the killer their ancestor, the "Red Queen" whom legend says claims seven lives every hundred years? 

 

Zoolander No. 2: Amazon - $19.99

Former models Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and Hansel find themselves thrust back into the spotlight after living in seclusion for years. Invited to a major fashion event in Rome, the estranged friends are surprised to see how much the business has changed. Even more shocking is their encounter with Valentina Valencia, a special agent who needs their help. Someone is killing famous pop stars, and it's up to Derek and Hansel to help save the world's most beautiful people from a similar fate.

 

Bonus Disc & Exclusive Cover: Target - $19.99

 

The Finest Hours: Amazon - $22.99

On Feb. 18, 1952, a massive storm splits the SS Pendleton in two, trapping more than 30 sailors inside the tanker's sinking stern. Engineer Ray Sybert bravely takes charge to organize a strategy for his fellow survivors. As word of the disaster reaches the Coast Guard in Chatham, Mass., Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Cluff orders a daring rescue mission. Despite the ferocious weather, coxswain Bernie Webber takes three men on a lifeboat to try and save the crew against seemingly impossible odds.

 

How To Be Single: Amazon - $19.99

After four years of college, young Alice (Dakota Johnson) decides she needs a break from her long-term boyfriend Josh. Excited and ready for new challenges, the eager grad moves to New York to take a job as a paralegal. Helping her navigate her way through an unfamiliar city is Robin (Rebel Wilson), a fun-loving, wild co-worker who enjoys partying and one-night stands. With Robin as her freewheeling guide, Alice can now learn how to get free drinks, meet men and enjoy the single lifestyle.

 

Risen: Amazon - $19.99

4K: Amazon - $29.99

Roman military tribune Clavius (Joseph Fiennes) remains set in his ways after serving 25 years in the army. He arrives at a crossroad when he's tasked to investigate the mystery of what happened to Jesus (Cliff Curtis) following the Crucifixion. Accompanied by trusted aide Lucius (Tom Felton), his quest to disprove rumors of a risen Messiah makes him question his own beliefs and spirituality. As his journey takes him to places never dreamed of, Clavius discovers the truth that he's been seeking.

 

    

- The Impostor

Screenings in the Bay (Monday to Friday)

It's Monday again guys. May is coming to an end soon, but tit's going out on a really high note. We have lots of double features in store, including a San Francisco theatrical debut this weekend (that you should definitely get tickets to early). Read on to find out more!

Alamo Drafthouse

Emperor of the North (1973)

Monday 23rd @ 7pm (1hr 58min)

Thriller/ Drama (Google)

"A legendary hobo, A No.1 (Lee Marvin) is renowned for his expertise in riding the rails for free, but he meets his match with Shack (Ernest Borgnine), a fierce railroad conductor who mercilessly kicks stowaways off of his train. Joined by brash young hobo Cigaret (Keith Carradine), A No.1 manages to elude Shack but issues a challenge to the heavily armed conductor, announcing that he will ride the train for its entire route, leading to a violent showdown between the two strong-willed men."

Terror Tuesday

The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976)

Tuesday 24th @ 10:30pm (1hr 30min)

Drama/ Slasher (Google)

"A Texas Ranger hunts for a hooded serial killer terrorizing the residents of a small town, set in 1946 Texas. Loosely based on a true story."

Weird Wednesday

Dolemite (1975)

Wednesday 25th @ 10:30pm (1hr 30min)

Blaxploitation/ Cult (Google)

"A wrongly jailed man (Rudy Ray Moore) and his female kung-fu friends seek vengeance on the rival (D'Urville Martin) who put him away."

Balboa Theatre

Méliès Madness

Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th (2hrs)

Classic short films get paired with an all new live score, composed by local musicians. These will be followed by two recent films, also accompanied by a live score.

Super Shangri-La Show

Witchcraft Double Feature

Black Sunday (1960)

Wednesday 25th @ 7pm (1hr 27min)

Horror/ Cult (Google)

"Burned at the stake, a vampire witch princess (Barbara Steele) wakes up centuries later with her undead henchman."

-with-

Horror Hotel (1960)

Wednesday 25th (1hr 18min)

Thriller/ Horror (Google)

"Young college student Nan Barlow (Venetia Stevenson) arrives in the sleepy Massachusetts town of Whitewood to research witchcraft. Nan's stay at the eerie Raven's Inn takes a portentous turn when she learns its proprietor Mrs. Newless (Patricia Jessel) is the reincarnation of a witch burned at the stake in 1692. The discovery unravels the startling truth about the town: that it is really a coven of witches who have a sinister plan to sacrifice humans so that they can become immortal."

Roxie Theatre

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)

Wednesday 25th @ 7pm (1hr 51min)

Crime/ Drama (Google)

"Newly released from a mental institution, Ricky (Antonio Banderas) heads straight for a reunion with the love of his life, B-movie actress Marina (Victoria Abril). The trouble is, Marina doesn't remember him -- or the fling they had during her years as a junkie and porn star. Determined to make Marina love him, Ricky barges into her apartment and ties her up. With a captive audience, Ricky is sure it's only a matter of time before his beloved returns his affections."

This Saturday:

Midnites for Maniacs

Kurt Russell vs Monsters Double Feature

The Thing (1982)

Saturday 28th @ 7pm (1hr 49min)

Horror/ Sci-fi (IMDB)

"It's the first week of winter in 1982. An American Research Base is greeted by an alien force, that can assimilate anything it touches. It's up to the members to stay alive, and be sure of who is human, and who has become one of the Things."

-with-

Bone Tomahawk (2015)

Saturday 28th @ 9:20pm (2hrs 13min)

Horror/ Western (Google)

"In the Old West, a sheriff (Kurt Russell), his deputy (Richard Jenkins), a gunslinger (Matthew Fox), and a cowboy (Patrick Wilson) embark on a mission to rescue three people from a savage group of cave dwellers."

(San Francisco Theatrical Debut!)

-Huntress

Digging Up the Dirt with KillDozer and Joshua Grannell (aka Peaches Christ)

Several weeks ago, we attended the first Midnight Mass screening in years at our very own Clay Theater. It was there that we got a chance talk to the horror hostess herself Peaches Christ. One thing lead to another, and KillDozer got to talk to the filmmaker behind the makeup, Joshua Grannell, about his first feature length film, All About Evil. 

KillDozer:  Let's start with an intro of who you are and what your roles were in making All About Evil come to life.

Joshua:  I'm Joshua Grannell, the writer and director of All About Evil as well as "Peaches Christ", midnight movie hostess and cult leader.


KillDozer:  Was All About Evil your first full length film idea? If so how long did you carry this idea with you before starting to make it a reality?

Joshua:  This was my first feature film, yes. Originally I'd made a short film called Grindhouse (before the other film by the same name was made) and the short film was basically the idea of what All About Evil became, it was a sorta character study on the "Deborah" character. After the short film, I decided I wanted to develop the story of Deborah more and began working on writing the feature film.


KillDozer:  What was your film making background before All About Evil? Had you taken classes or read books about the process?

Joshua:  I grew up a kid obsessed with movies and studied them by obsessing over them and I read film journals and subscribed to magazines like Fangoria. Eventually I went to film school at Penn State where I made a bunch of student films in college.


KillDozer:  Was your choice to be both writer and director made so that you could have artistic control over the final product? You have experience in putting on live stage productions, did this experience help with your directing?

Joshua:  I guess I had always just written and directed my stage-shows and short films so I never really thought about doing it any other way. I'm also a producer of most of my own stuff and I recommend independent filmmakers and performers learn how to produce because it's really the best way to get your stories out there the way you want them to.


KillDozer:  What was fundraising like for this film? Did you have a lot of interest from the start because of your stage persona?

Joshua:  I had a relationship with Mark Cuban the billionaire because he'd been a fan of Peaches and produced a TV show about my Midnight Mass event so I really believed that Mark would finance my feature film. He didn't. But it was great that I believed he would because it gave me the faith to keep writing, and asking, and putting the project together. Eventually we found an investor who ended up being a friend's father.


KillDozer:  The star power in your film is incredible. You have so much talent from household names like Natasha Lyonne and Noah Segan to cult superstars like Mink Stole and Cassandra Peterson. How did you acquire this talented group for your film? Were they easy to work with?

Joshua:  Both Mink and Cassandra were friends of mine who had performed with me as Peaches and so I just asked them if they'd do it. Cassandra was a bit reluctant at first because she hadn't a done a movie out of Elvira drag since Pee Wee's Big Adventure back in 1984. I'm so glad she did it because she's great in the movie. It was a dream come true having Mink Stole in the movie. Noah was a friend of producer Darren Stein's and so we sent him the script and then I met with him and he came on board and Natasha was actually one of the very last people cast in the film because it was such an important part and we needed the perfect actress. Our cinematographer Tom Richmond had shot her in The Slums Of Beverly Hills and when he heard she was on my wish-list, he put us in touch with each other and we began talking. She really "got" the script and we hit it off.


KillDozer:  The rest of the characters in the film are extremely memorable and could easily be the entire focus in their own films. What was it like casting the rest of the parts?

Joshua:  It was a blast. I sometimes think that one of my better strengths as a director is that I'm super anal and considerate about casting- both with films and with my plays. Good casting is crucial to the success of any project. Most of the other parts were cast through auditions and I remember when each actor came in and did their thing. For the most part I'd know immediately if it was a good fit.


KillDozer:  In writing and directing a Horror/Comedy, which is easier to translate on screen, the horror or the comedy?

Joshua:  I'd say that this film is more of a dark comedy gore film that lives inside the world of a horror film, but it really isn't very scary. I created it in the spirit of Herschel Gordon Lewis and Doris Wishman so it was less about being scary and more about being weird. I think both comedy and horror are challenging, but I'm probably more comfortable creating comedy. For my next film I'd like it to be a bit scarier and more perverse.


KillDozer:  What was the editing process like? Did you sacrifice anything to the cutting room floor that you loved?

Joshua:  I had edited the script so much that by the time we cut the actual movie it followed the script pretty closely. I think there was maybe one scene that got cut from the movie, but really nothing very big. The really big stuff was actually cut from the script before we started shooting. In one draft of the film there was a rat story-line and a king rat that sat on Mr. Twigs' shoulder but I didn't want a cheezy CGI rat, so the producers came to me and explained the cost of shooting rats and we ended up cutting the rats. Originally Mink's face was eaten alive by rats after she ripped through her stitches.


KillDozer:  The practical effects in All About Evil are incredibly fun and sure to bring smiles to every horror kid. Did you make a conscious choice to go practical? Who did you go to for effects? Were you able to accomplish everything you wanted?

Joshua:  Yes, very much so. I wanted it all to be practical and it almost was. We went to some fantastic local makeup and effects people like Aurora Bergere and Terry Sandin who created masterpieces with very little.


KillDozer:  All About Evil has a lot of sincerity in regards to how it treats its subject matter. There also seems to be a great deal of honesty when depicting "monster kids," "horror nerds," and "the horror community." Was this a conscious choice or was it natural due to the fact that you are a noteworthy member of this community?

Joshua:  It was because the Steven character is really based on myself when I was his age. I really identify with him and his passion for the creativity of horror and the wild fantastic world it can exist in.

KillDozer:  You toured with this film for quite some time, what was your travel time like? What were the audience reactions across the country? Were you ever protested (I wondered this when you were in Salt Lake City)?

Joshua:  We did tour with it for a long time! It's crazy to think about how many cities we took our All About Evil stage-show to, including places like Salt Lake City. Surprisingly, we were never protested that I know about, although I did stage fake protests some places. In Manchester England we staged a protest by librarians who were outraged by the portrayal of a murderess librarian. They had signs that said stuff like "The only thing we murder is illiteracy!" They were so convincing that the police showed up and we had to explain that it was theatre.


KillDozer:  You were able to have a grand "Hollywood style" premiere in San Francisco for the opening of All About Evil. What was that night like? What was it like to have a full house at the Castro Theatre laughing, screaming, and loving your work?

Joshua:  It was like a dream, really. I mean I literally dreamt as a kid that I'd someday have a night like that. Death-bed memory.


KillDozer:  I'm not sure if you have heard this before but I had a hard time buying a copy of this film. I actually ended up going directly through your web site. Was the distribution process hard?

Joshua:  It was strange in that our investor really didn't like any of the North American distribution deals and opted to self distribute. It's on cable television, but it never really got a proper American distribution. However, it's distributed widely in Japan and Europe and parts of South America. There's a German BluRay that someone asked me to sign and I was like "I didn't even know it was on BluRay!"


KillDozer:  Do you have any plans to make another film? I know a lot of us have been eager to see what's next. 

Joshua:  Yes, I've even made some shorts since All About Evil but I"m currently writing some feature film scripts and I'm hoping one of them will just grab me and scream "I MUST BE MADE!!!"


KillDozer:  Okay these are my quick fun questions- What is your favorite piece of movie memorabilia?

Joshua:  That I own is probably a necklace Ginger Quest wears in the film Vegas In Space.


KillDozer:  What did you keep from the production of All About Evil?

Joshua:  I kept Natasha's gory neck wound and knife from when Cassandra stabs her with it. Spoiler alert!


KillDozer:  What is the last old film the you viewed for the first time and couldn't believe you hadn't seen it before?

Joshua:  Mark Of The Devil.


KillDozer:  Who is on your bucket list of people you must meet some day?

Joshua:  Elizabeth Berkley


KillDozer:  With all your famous friends, do you still get star struck? And with who?

Joshua:  Of course! I'm still star struck around all those friends I grew up worshiping like Elvira, John Waters, and Mink Stole.


KillDozer:  As a child which VHS horror art scared/intrigued you most?

Joshua:  Motel Hell.


KillDozer:  What would the title of your autobiography be?

Peaches:  Child of the Popcorn

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If you happen to be in the Seattle area next week, you can catch Peaches Christ, as well as Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira) at Crypticon. Check out details at their site!

You can also find upcoming appearances, events, and merch at PeachesChrist.com 

-KillDozer

Screenings in the Bay (Friday to Sunday)

Happy Friday guys, who's ready for a (hopefully) rain filled weekend? I know I am! That's some of the best movie weather you can ask for. This weekend looks a bit light, but there are also a lot of titles that started screening during the week and are still running through the weekend, The Lobster and Tale of Tales to name a couple. Check out the screenings from earlier this week to see your other options. I've also included an early reminder for next week's Midnites for Maniacs, because it's definitely something you'll want to get tickets for early. 

Alamo Drafthouse

30th Anniversary

Blue Velvet (1986)

Playing All Weekend (2hrs)

Drama/ Mystery/ Thriller (IMDB)

"The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child."

Castro 

Midnites for Maniacs

Are You Going to the Prom Double Feature:

30th Anniversary Screening

Pretty in Pink (1986)

Friday 20th @ 7:20pm (1hr 36min)

Comedy/ Drama/ Romance (IMDB)

"A poor girl must choose between the affections of her doting childhood sweetheart and a rich but sensitive playboy."

-with-

40th Anniversary Screening

Carrie (1976)

Friday 20th @ 9:15pm (1hr 38min)

Drama/ Fantasy/ Horror (IMDB)

"Carrie White, a shy and outcast 17 year-old girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom."

Landmark Clay

Midnight Madness

The Room (2003)

Friday 20th & Saturday 21st @ 11:55pm (1hr 39min)

Drama (IMDB)

"Johnny is a successful banker who lives happily in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa. One day, inexplicably, she gets bored of him and decides to seduce Johnny's best friend, Mark. From there, nothing will be the same again."

Tommy Wiseau will be at both screenings!

New Parkway

The Warriors (1979)

Friday 20th @ 10:30pm (1hr 34min)

Action/ Thriller (IMDB)

"In 1979, a charismatic leader summons the street gangs of New York City in a bid to take it over. When he is killed, The Warriors are falsely blamed and now must fight their way home while every other gang is hunting them down to kill them."

Roxie 

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)

Saturday 21st @ 7pm (1hr 51min)

Crime/ Drama (Google)

"Newly released from a mental institution, Ricky (Antonio Banderas) heads straight for a reunion with the love of his life, B-movie actress Marina (Victoria Abril). The trouble is, Marina doesn't remember him -- or the fling they had during her years as a junkie and porn star. Determined to make Marina love him, Ricky barges into her apartment and ties her up. With a captive audience, Ricky is sure it's only a matter of time before his beloved returns his affections."

Next Saturday:

Midnites for Maniacs

Kurt Russell vs Monsters Double Feature

The Thing (1982)

Saturday 28th @ 7pm (1hr 49min)

Horror/ Sci-fi (IMDB)

"It's the first week of winter in 1982. An American Research Base is greeted by an alien force, that can assimilate anything it touches. It's up to the members to stay alive, and be sure of who is human, and who has become one of the Things."

-with-

Bone Tomahawk (2015)

Saturday 28th @ 9:20pm (2hrs 13min)

Horror/ Western (Google)

"In the Old West, a sheriff (Kurt Russell), his deputy (Richard Jenkins), a gunslinger (Matthew Fox),and a cowboy (Patrick Wilson) embark on a mission to rescue three people from a savage group of cave dwellers."

(San Francisco Theatrical Debut!)

-Huntress

The Overlook Theatre Reviews: Assassination Classroom

5 of 5 viewers "Liked" "Assassination Classroom" (Japan, 2015)

Here's what the creatures had to say:

Book Wyrm - "Amazing adaptation of the anime. The movie was funny, charming, and even dark; it continually kept me interested and left me wanting to see what would happen next. Even if you don't know anything about the anime it came from, this movie is still worth a watch." - 5 Stars

The Creature of the ComiCombs - "I was caught off guard by how terrible of a situation I was seeing unfold and how it was approached with so much comedy. This was a pretty dark film and I have to say I enjoyed the comedy. It elevated the horror for me because there was always that knowledge of the impending doom that everyone was faced with should they fail their mission. There are a lot of awesome scenes here if you can get passed the use of CGI. Not a perfect movie but one that had me wanting more when it was over." - 4 Stars

Dabbles - "I have never heard of this anime/manga, but was interested in it because of the synopsis. It turned out to be the best representation of a live action adaptation of anime. The anime style acting wasn't overly done but done enough to feel wholesome and fun. Nothing but good feels with this film. A bit predictable, but in a good way. I'm now interested in actually watching this anime." - 4 Stars

Lord Battle - "Assassination Classroom is exactly what non-anime fans imagine Japanese animation to be. With an outlandish plot, a crazy CGI star, and a very on-the-nose heartwarming narrative that conjurers up memories of Stand And Deliver. Assassination Classroom however breaks all anime-to-feature stereotypes, by being damn good." - 4.5 Stars

Huntress - "I knew next to nothing about Assassination Classroom, but being one of the four Dark Wave films in the San Francisco International Film Fest was enough for me to want to give it a try. And I'm glad I did, especially in that environment. The story was admittedly crazy, but not hard to get into, even if you don't watch anime regularly. By the end of the movie, it felt like the whole audience had taken on the trademark laugh of the alien teacher. It was great!" - 4.5 Stars

(I couldn't find an English trailer but don't worry, a lack of context won't take away from this film.)

The Overlook Theatre Final Rating*

(Below is for after you've seen the film)

I was very pleasantly surprised with this movie. Going into it, I was not expecting much because it was a live action adaptation of a fairly famous anime and my experiences with those have not been so great. The last live action anime adaption I saw was the Attack on Titan movies and if you cared enough to see those then you probably know why my expectations were so low afterwards. This movie pretty much blew me away. Before going into the film I had seen about five episodes of the anime and had a general idea of what the plot was going to be, but other than that I didn’t really know much else about the series. Basically,  what I knew was that this extremely fast alien blew up the moon and then declared that he was going to destroy the earth in a year or so unless he was assassinated. He then says that he will be teaching a class of high school failures and they will be trained as assassins and will be the only ones allowed to kill him. Craziness ensues, he actually turns out to be an amazing teacher, and the kids begin to grow more confident in themselves and also start to love their new teacher, despite him being their assassination target. The movie managed to encompass all that I had seen in those five episodes pretty thoroughly and even more, while managing to not feel overly long. It kept the audience interested in the drama and comedy that was ensuing. 

What I really enjoyed and thought the crew did a great job with was the set and costume design. The set stayed true to the source material with the students’ classroom shed looking just as shoddy as it does in the manga and even having the main campus look as nice. The costumes were also done extremely well and let you know who the characters were supposed to be even without the help of their crazy hairstyles and haircolors. And of course you can’t talk about this movie without talking about the CG’d Koro Sensei who was voiced by his same voice actor from the anime. I thought the CG animation looked amazing! There were times when you could see the sunlight beating down upon his head. He looked authentic and real and even if there were times where it looked a bit strange it didn’t bother me. Apparently they even used some physical props for his arms and body. Even with all of his crazy form changes and high speed reactions, Koro Sensei managed to feel and look scarily real even though he was essentially ripped out of an anime.

All in all, the Assassination Classroom live action adaptation did not disappoint; it was dark yet charming, kept you feeling enraptured in the story, was fun to look at, had very good acting, and kept true to the source material. It made even the craziest of situations believable, making for a great stand-alone movie for fans of the anime and regular movie lovers alike. If you have the chance to see it in a theater I highly recommend it!

- Book Wyrm

The Overlook Theatre materialized on 4/27/2016  at  the AlamoDraftHouseSF.
This screening was a part of the SFIFF Dark Wave programming.

*Based on the star ratings turned in by character reviewers, others viewed and got to "Dislike" or "Like" but that does not effect the rating.

Treasures of the ComiCombs: Spawn, Blood-C, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Welcome back! We had a pretty good handful of titles to pick up last week and the trend continues today with more great books. Last week’s head to head books are going to be hard to top as they were both so good but I have two new books to introduce to you all that will be going head to head so read on to get to know them!

Spawn #263 (Image)

Spawn has had some ups and downs throughout its publication history but this current run with Erik Larson and Todd MacFarlane has been great. We’re coming off of an epic conclusion to the last arc and it looks like we get to see the fallout from last month’s issue. Pick this one up!

Blood-C: Demonic Moonlight vol. 1 (Dark Horse)

Dark Horse brings us another entry in the blood series with Blood-C: Demonic Moonlight. This book is the prequel to the whole Blood-C series and takes us to 1946 Japan. I can’t wait to get my hands on this one.

“In occupied Japan in 1946, an American military investigator is sent to the Yokohama base to research a number of bizarre deaths. He soon discovers that the murderer isn't human!”

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Archie Horror)

If you read last week's head to head, you already know this book was a huge surpise. This week we get the release of issue #5 and I couldn’t be more excited for it. Sabrina #5 is sure to be filled with some great writing and art and I mean, just look at that cover! Something for all those Sabrina fans who have fond memories of Creepshow.

“Sabrina has to face the Witches Council for an accusation of conspiring with a mortal against the Church of Night. It will take a series of unnatural tests to prove her innocence, but none of it will bring her beloved Harvey back. She'll have to take matters into her own hands to find Harvey's missing soul.

Recruiting two other young witches (from a neighboring coven), Sabrina holds a séance, but as ever, Madame Satan is pulling the strings behind the scenes, and what Sabrina taps into is much more dangerous-and diabolical. And will send our beloved teen witch on an epic quest.”

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I did a little bit of digging around to try and some lesser known titles after last week’s Sabrina/Archie showdown. This week I have two slasher books going to head to head.

Cutter

The cover art for Cutter drew me in before I knew what kind of book it was and it turns out this book has some potential to be awesome.

“What if that kid you and your friends picked on in your youth came back with a vengeance...to kill you and your friends? That dark guilt-ridden fear is at the core of CUTTER, a cautionary tale about the sins of your past coming back to haunt you. Jeremy lives a quiet life with his wife in a rural town. Successful and stable, Jeremy is the guy next door. But he and his high school friends share a dark secret. And when that secret literally comes back to haunt them, Jeremy must confront his past and his own sanity as he comes face to face with a vicious serial killer..."The Cutter." From television writer SEAMUS KEVIN FAHEY (Battlestar Galactica, The Following) and comic writer ROBERT PLACE NAPTON (Son of Merlin) with art by acclaimed horror artist CHRISTIAN DIBARI.”

Samurai Slasher

Samurai Slasher was a Kickstarter funded title that came packaged with an OST. Now it's available on Comixology, unfortunately there’s no soundtrack to accompany the book. This is an anthology book that contains 4 stories.

“The Samurai Slasher - Based on the 80's movie that never was, we watch as a somewhat generic group of youths encounter the Samurai Slasher for the very first time on what was meant to be a sordid spring break getaway.
The Secret Origins of the Samurai Slasher - From his deathbed, an old man tells the nurse, who is standing vigil, about the legendary Samurai Slasher's origin and the part he played in his resurrection. We get to see the Samurai as he fights to defend a tiny village in feudal Japan.

The Exhibition of the Samurai Slasher - The Samurai is exhibited for the general public. It's not long before the Samurai breaks free from his display case 'prison' and gets vengeance against those who imprisoned him.

The Decimation of the Samurai Slasher - The Samurai's antics have caught the attention of the army who want to put an end to his menace once and for all.”

I can’t wait to read these books. It feels good to find something aside from a book telling a different story about the end of the world! Don’t forget to stop by your local comic shop and pick up something cool. If you feel like telling me about a book you think I should pick up or review leave a comment or find us on Instagram, I might just have something cool to give you if you do. Happy new comic book day!

-Creature of the ComiCombs

Bluray Tuesday: Featuring The Witch, I Saw What You Did, and Southbound

May 17th 2016

Bluray Tuesday creeps up on us once again. This week isn't the biggest Bluray Tuesday this month but still has a few standouts for sure. The biggest release this week is the most talked about horror film this year so far, Robert Eggers' The Witch. I'm definitely picking this up, it deserves a second watch. Scream Factory is releasing a psychological thriller titled Dementia, which got mixed reviews online but seems like an interesting watch, so I may check out sometime in the near future. Lastly out are a few older tiles, remastered and released for the first time on bluray. On the DVD front I wanted to add Southbound which I definitely recommend checking out. I saw earlier this year and was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I was hoping for a Bluray release on this one but sadly we only get it on DVD. It's collection worthy regardless. So what will you be buying, renting or skipping this week? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to check out our Instagram page here. We love the conversation and talking all things horror. Until next week.

The Witch: Amazon - $16.99

In 1630 New England, panic and despair envelops a farmer (Ralph Ineson), his wife (Kate Dickie) and four of their children when youngest son Samuel suddenly vanishes. The family blames Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy), the oldest daughter who was watching the boy at the time of his disappearance. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, twin siblings Mercy (Ellie Grainger) and Jonas (Lucas Dawson) suspect Thomasin of witchcraft, testing the clan's faith, loyalty and love to one another.

 

Dementia (2015) : Amazon - $22.99

Hired as a live-in nurse, a seemingly sweet woman (Kristina Klebe) unleashes her dark side as she torments a Vietnam War veteran (Gene Jones) who has dementia.

 

I Saw What You Did (1965): Amazon - $21.99

Kit (Sarah Lane) and her best friend, Libby (Andi Garrett), are two teenage girls bored while baby-sitting. To pass the time, they make prank phone calls, telling the person on the other end of the line, "I saw what you did, and I know who you are!" It's all in good fun, until they call a man (John Ireland) who just murdered his wife and buried her in the woods. Convinced they actually do know his secret, he becomes determined to find out who they are and silence them forever.

 

Dark Passage (1947): Amazon - $17.99  

Vincent Parry (Humphrey Bogart) has just escaped from prison after being locked up for a crime he did not commit -- murdering his wife. On the outside, Vincent finds that his face is betraying him, literally, so he finds a plastic surgery to give him new features. After getting a ride out of town from a stranger, Vincent crosses paths with a young woman (Lauren Bacall) who lets him stay in her apartment while he heals and continues to try and clear his name.

 

Candy (1968): Amazon - $19.99

A naive blond beauty (Ewa Aulin) meets a Mexican gardener, boozing Welsh poet (Richard Burton), hunchback, guru (Marlon Brando), surgeon and general.  Based on Terry Southern's satirical novel, a sendup of Voltaire's 'Candide'. Young Candy is a high school girl who seeks truth and meaning in life, encountering a variety of kookie characters and humorous sexual situations in the process.

 

Dirty Grandpa: Amazon - $19.99

Uptight lawyer Jason Kelly (Zac Efron) is one week away from marrying his boss's controlling daughter, putting him on the fast track for a partnership at his firm. Tricked by his grandfather Dick (Robert De Niro), Jason finds himself driving the foulmouthed old man to Daytona Beach, Fla., for a wild spring break that includes frat parties, bar fights and an epic night of karaoke. While Jason worries about the upcoming wedding, Dick tries to show his grandson how to live life to the fullest.

 

DVD ONLY

Southbound: Amazon  - $15.68

Five interlocking tales of terror follow the fates of a group of weary travelers who confront their worst nightmares - and darkest secrets - over one long night on a desolate stretch of desert highway.

    

- The Impostor