DECEMBER 30
The Advent Calendar [2021]
PHYSICAL MEDIA: Blu-ray
DIRECTOR: Patrick Ridremont
WRITER: Patrick Ridremont
PRINCIPAL CAST: Clément Olivieri, Eugénie Derouand, Honorine Magnier, Janis Abrikh
SYNOPSIS:
*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!*
Eva has been paraplegic for the past three years. When her birthday arrives, she receives a strange advent calendar as a gift. But instead of the traditional sweets, every day reveals something different; sometimes pleasant but often terrifying, and increasingly bloody. It’s going to be a very deadly Christmas this year.
Bonus Features:
1. New audio commentary by film critic Mary Beth McAndrews
2. New video introduction to the film by director Patrick Ridremont
3. Booklet with new writing by film critic Amber T
GENRE: Horror, Thriller
RATING: Not Rated
RUN TIME: 104 Minutes
STUDIO: Shudder
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12496706/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZCXKSRS/
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Model Hunger [2016]
PHYSICAL MEDIA: Blu-ray
DIRECTOR: Debbie Rochon
WRITER: James Morgart, Debbie Rochon
PRINCIPAL CAST: Brian Fortune, Carmine Capobianco, Lynn Lowry, Tiffany Shepis
SYNOPSIS:
*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!*
A former model (Lynn Lowry) cast aside by the beauty-obsessed entertainment industry takes brutal revenge on young, attractive women. But when a new couple (Tiffany Shepis, Carmine Capobianco) moves in next door, they begin to suspect something sinister. The list of missing girls is growing—and all signs point to Ginny’s basement. What horrors has she been hiding all these years… and who will survive her hunger for revenge?
Bonus Features:
1. Complete and uncensored Director’s Cut
2. 2024 Commentary with Director Debbie Rochon
3. 2024 Commentary with Producer / Co-writer James Morgart and Adam Torkel
4. Archival 2015 commentary with Director Debbie Rochon and Actor David Marancik
5. Model Hunger – Audio Essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
6. Debbie Rochon: Unfolded – Career Retrospective
7. Debbie Rochon – Director Interview
8. James Morgart – Producer Interview
9. Harry Manfredini – Composer Interview
10. Lynn Lowry – Actress Interview
11. Tiffany Shepis – Actress Interview
12. Debbie Directs: Behind the Scenes
13. Model Hunger Outtakes
14. Behind the Scenes Image Gallery
15. Michael O‘Hear – Tribute Video
16. Babette Bombshell Interview
17. Bob Bozek Interview
18. Brian Fortune Interview
19. Dave Marancik Interview
20. Paul McGinnis Interview
21. Voltaire Interview
22. Short Film: Weenie Wonderland
23. Music Video: Song for Debbera
24. 24-page booklet with new introduction and short story
25. Reversible sleeve featuring alternate art
TAGLINES:
- Size Zero is a Bitch.
- Revenge is a dish.
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GENRE: Horror
RATING: Not Rated
RUN TIME: 82 Minutes
STUDIO: Wild Eye Releasing
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2274752/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZCXMKRV/
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Hardcore Poisoned Eyes [2000]
PHYSICAL MEDIA: Blu-ray
DIRECTOR; Sal Ciavarello
WRITER: Sal Ciavarello
PRINCIPAL CAST: Anthony Fariello, Christine Gallo, Jessica Hester, Wendy Allyn
SYNOPSIS:
*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!*
Three girlfriends descend upon a remote cabin for an idyllic, weekend getaway. Amidst the partying, Angelique (Christine Gallo) begins to research the bizarre circumstances surrounding the death of her grandfather, the former owner of the cabin. She soon discovers that her grandfather had collected documented evidence of a local satanic cult and their evil endeavors. After a drunken prank goes horribly wrong, a cloaked and claw-gloved satanic killer lays siege upon the cabin; forcing the girls to fight for their sanity and lives.
The startling feature debut from New York based writer/director Sal Ciavarello, HARDCORE POISONED EYES is a claustrophobic, cabin bound, winter set chamber piece which Rue Morgue magazine called both “atmospheric and jarring.” By utilizing a single location, an insular cast, and the dynamic visual stylings of Emmy-nominated cinematographer Huy Truong, Ciavarello’s HARDCORE POISONED EYES was significant for delivering genuine tension and nail-biting chills which were commonly absent from the work of his SOV contemporaries.
Bonus Features:
1. New 2025 Director’s Cut restored under the supervision of director Sal Ciavarello
2. New 2025 audio commentary with director Sal Ciavarello moderated by Ross Snyder of Saturn’s Core
3. New transfer of the 2000 Director’s Cut from the original master tapes
4. Original archival DVD / VHS cut
5. Archival 2000 commentary with director Sal Ciavarello, cinematographer Huy Truong, and producer Anthony Fariello
6. “Rewound: Hardcore Poisoned Eyes” -new 25th Anniversary feature length documentary featuring new interviews with director Sal Ciavarello, cinematographer Huy Truong, and actresses Christine Gallo & Jessica Hester
7. Archival behind the scenes footage and bloopers
8. Archival interview with director Sal Ciavarello moderated by filmmaker Roy Frumkes (Street Trash, Document of the Dead)
9. Sal Ciavarello short films: Blue Shadows (16mm / 1995); Lycanthropes (16mm / 1993); Attack of the Spider (VHS / 1987)
10. Trailers
11. Reversible sleeve
GENRE: Horror
RATING: Not Rated
RUN TIME: 89 Minutes
STUDIO: Saturn’s Core/Vinegar Syndrome
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241526
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZCR28DL/
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Psychotropic Overload [1994]
PHYSICAL MEDIA: Blu-ray
DIRECTOR: Joseph F. Alexandre
WRITER: Joseph F. Alexandre
PRINCIPAL CAST: David Whitman, John Thomas, Joseph F. Alexandre, Chris Harris Kaplan, Becky Marsh
SYNOPSIS:
*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!*
A psychiatrist, a fashion photographer, and a detective find their lives intertwined in a curious case involving the disappearance of several male models. Steven Callahan (David Wittman) is a well respected therapist who has just taken on a new client named Christian (Joseph F. Alexandre) who’s an aspiring fashion photographer and suffers from a series of bizarre and violent fantasies. As the fantasies become more vivid, Steven becomes suspicious that these are more than just random thoughts. Simultaneously, foul mouthed detective Tim Poroski (John Thomas) is faced with a series of murders and disappearances of several male models. PSYCHOTROPIC OVERLOAD is one of the most unique independent horror movies of the 90s. It’s a very Hitchcockian movie and cleverly blends the video format with 8mm and 16mm films elements. We are so excited for this to get a new audience.
Bonus Features:
1. Audio commentary with director Joseph F. Alexandre and actor Tracy Reis
2. Audio commentary with Joseph F. Alexandre
3. Audio commentary with Joseph F. Alexandre
4. Making of documentary
5. A critical response
6. Fan appreciation
7. Press gallery
GENRE: Horror
RATING: Not Rated
RUN TIME: 82 Minutes
STUDIO: VHSHitfest/Vinegar Syndrome
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0326622/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZCSMBSK/
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Hot Spring Shark Attack [2024]
PHYSICAL MEDIA: Blu-ray
DIRECTOR: Morito Inoune
WRITER: Morito Inoune
PRINCIPAL CAST: Kiyobumi Kaneko, Koichi Makigami, Shoichiro Akaboshi, Takuya Fujimura
SYNOPSIS: *This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!*
In a small hot spring town in Japan, a ferocious ancient shark reawakens and begins terrorizing the local hot spring facilities. As the threat escalates, the townspeople band together to protect their beloved town from the menacing predator, leading to a fierce and thrilling battle.
Bonus Features:
1. Audio commentary by assistant director / special effects coordinator Jun Shimazaki and writer/ director Morihito Inoue
2. Crowdfunding promotional video
3. Social Media Trailers
4. Atami Monster Film Festival Trailer
5. “Fake News” Teaser Trailer
6. “Hot Spa Shark” Early Teaser Trailer
7. Recording the musical score
8. Footage of the 3D Billboard Advertisement in Shinjuku
9. Making the Practical Special Effects
10. Making the Visual Effects
11. “Scorching War Song” – Theme from Hot Spring Shark Attack music video
12. Audience footage from the 2024 Tokyo International Shark Film Festival
13. Booklet with new writing by film critic Sam Cohen
GENRE: Horror, Action, Comedy
RATING: Not Rated
RUN TIME: 77 Minutes
STUDIO: Utopia Movies/Vinegar Syndrome
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28297050/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZD12YQF/
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DECEMBER 31
Hanukkah [2019]
PHYSICAL MEDIA: DVD (Uncut)
DIRECTOR: Eben McGarr
WRITER: Eben McGarr
PRINCIPAL CAST: Caroline Williams, Charles Fleischer, Sid Haig
SYNOPSIS: On December 8th, 1983, the Hanukiller’s reign of terror came to an end. Now, 40 years later, he’s back for another spin of the dreidel. A TORAH-fying new tale of HORAH, a Festival of Frights, Hanukkah spins you into madness from dreidel to the grave. Jason can have them on Friday, Obediah will be observing the Sabbath.
TAGLINES:
- The Festival of Frights!
- From the Dreidel to the Grave.
- A Torah-fying New Tale of Horah.
GENRE: Horror
RATING: Not Rated
RUN TIME: 97 Minutes
STUDIO: My Way Pictures
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2562146/
https://www.amazon.com/Hanukkah-Uncut-DVD-Eben-McGarr/dp/B0DHPKPJN5/
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