OH MY…
It’s been a hell of a week. I’m physically and mentally exhausted and I’m not sure what I need more: a sleep or a gin and tonic! I feel a bit like a creepy psychotic chimp has been meddling with my brain. Which is funny really, since Cult Labs has been all about the creepy psychotic chimps since Phenomena was released on Monday (Arrow Video: Blu-ray and DVD). This new release of Argento’s classic creating a real buzz (sorry) which you can read all about on Sam’s blog or why not check out the official mini-forum?
Anyways, the creepy psychotic monkey has had one good effect on me: I’ve revamped the newsletter! Send all feedback to the official newsletter thread and let me know what you think!
Sarah@Cult Labs.
ALSO OUT NOW
Also out this week is banshee-horror, Damned By Dawn (Momentum Pictures: DVD). The film takes a breather from the usual movie monsters, favouring the mythical banshee over zombies and werewolves. This was a huge crowd-pleaser at Film4 FrightFest so, if you weren’t lucky enough to be there, get your mitts on this DVD! For reviews and more check out the blog or chat about the film on its official thread!
OUT NEXT WEEK
Monday is going to be an exciting one, I can tell. Why? Well, after what seems like centuries of waiting, The Beyond is finally here (Arrow Video: Blu-ray and DVD)!
Lucio Fulci’s masterpiece of gore and zombies doesn’t disappoint and the Arrow edition is packed to the rafters with fantastic extras. For a full list, check out Sam’s blog or, if you want more info on the release including artwork, join the debate on the official mini-forum!
Also out next week:
- Sharktopus (Anchor Bay Entertainment: DVD) – view the latest blog or discuss the film here.
- Altitude (Anchor Bay Entertainment: Blu-ray and DVD) – read the latest blog or join in the official thread.
COMING SOON FROM THE LABS
Heading your way soon from the darkest recesses of Cult Laboratories Ltd. is a plethora of films bound to delight even the most jaded of horror and cult fans. First up is Monsters (Vertigo Films: Blu-ray and DVD, 11 April 2011), a sci-fi horror feature that has earned top accolades from critics after a successful theatrical run. To find out more about this BAFTA nominated and British Independent Film Award winning movie, check out the blog and the official thread. You can also read reviews of the film here.
Also en route from Vertigo Films is Wake Wood (UK cinemas: 25 March 2011; DVD: 28 March 2011). Wake Wood is a brand new horror film from legendary Hammer Studios and features and outstanding cast, including Timothy Spall. To find out more about this spine-chiller, head on over to the blog or discuss the return of Hammer on the official thread.
Out later this month from Shameless Screen Entertainment is Sergio Martino’s The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh (DVD, 28 March 2011). This erotic masterpiece is the film that crowned Edwige Fenech as the Queen of the giallo and is given a host of extras including the famous Shameless Fact Track! For more info, take a peek at the blog or join in the chat at the official mini-forum.
Last but not least is Island of Death (Arrow Video: DVD, 21 March 2011). Uncut and featuring an array of special features, this former video nasty leaves no taboo unbroken as an English couple go on a journey of sex, sadism and murder through a sleepy Greek village. Read all about it in the blog or pop over here to join the debate.
Also coming soon from Cult Labs:
- The King Maker (Anchor Bay Entertainment: DVD, 21 March 2011) – view the latest blog or discuss the film here.
THERE’S SOMETHING GOING ON AT THE LABORATORY
It’s been a thrilling week over at the Cult Labs forums. There have been leaks, floods and dam bursts but all in the name of bringing you some excellent films on DVD and Blu-ray. There has also been chatter galore. So I’m going to put my feet up, have a cuppa, and tell you all about the threads that have caught my eye!
SHAM031/SHAM201 – Cannibal Holocaust
Well, it was never going to stay secret for long, was it? Shameless are working with Ruggero Deodato on an all-new edit of his most infamous film, Cannibal Holocaust. The announcement has met with enthusiasm from fans, as has the news that Deodato is overseeing production of a new HD master from which the DVD and Blu-ray will be produced. Excited by this news? Let us know what you think!
The news that Arrow are releasing Brian De Palma’s Obsession on DVD and Blu-ray has spread like wildfire on the Labs. This is a film with a lot of fans so the news that it will be getting the Arrow Video treatment has got a lot of people excited. Share your thoughts on this news over on the forum!
DON’T LOOK NOW 1973 Nicolas Roeg
In celebration of the forthcoming Don’t Look Now Blu-ray, Reaper has set up this thread. Don’t Look Now is one of my favourite films of all time but, apparently, some of the Cult Labs young ‘uns don’t like it… Hmmm… Methinks I shall put on my favourite red coat and stand in the corners of their room until they give in! Love it or loathe it, share your thoughts on this thread!
Just watched Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3…
… but did you love it like dream demon or did you think it was a big pile o’ poop? It’s certainly a film that divides horror fans. I myself am still not sure if I like it or not. What do you think?
If you’re heading over to the forums, be sure to check out the forum rules and pop into the new members thread to say hello if you haven’t already. If you ever feel intimidated by the behaviour of any Cult Labs members, tell one of the mods in strictest confidence: that’s me, Reaps, Stephen, Nos and bizarre_eye.
KYLE’S COMP CORNER
Competitions mod Kyle has got a fantastic comp lined up for you this week. You, yes you, could win a copy of Lucio Fulci’s The Beyond! To find out how to enter, head on over to the Comp Corner now! Good luck!
GET INVOLVED WITH CULT LABS
There are so many ways you can get involved with all the cult film fun at Cult Labs:
- Join in the debate on the forums.
- Sign up to the newsletter (if you haven’t already!).
- Read the blog.
- Join us on Facebook.
- Follow us on Twitter.
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Whatever way you choose to join in, you’re sure to be kept up to date with all of the news coming out of the Labs!
Well, that’s all from me for this week. I’m off to enjoy a cup of tea and a hot bath!
Until next Friday,
Sarah@Cult Labs.
