Title: Tales From the Hood 2

Year: 2018
Director: Good Golly, The Sacrifice, Robo HellRusty Cundieff, The Medium, Date NightDarin Scott
Writer: Rusty Cundieff (Writer), Darin Scott (Writer)
Rating: Rated R : Language Throughout, Violence, Disturbing Images, and Sexual References
Length: 111 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Spanish: DTS: 5.1, German: DTS: 5.1
Subtitles: Chinese, Dutch, English, French, Greek, Spanish

Stars:
Keith David as Portifoy Simms
Bill Martin Williams as Dumass Beach
Jay Huguley as Fitch Measpine
Alicia Davis Johnson as Pollyannas Hockenbull
Alexandria Deberry as Audrey
Jasmine Akakpo as Zoe

Plot:
Horror is back in the hood! The sequel to the ground-breaking original film TALES FROM THE HOOD reunites executive producer and Honorary Academy Award® winner‡ Spike Lee (Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X) and writers/directors/producers Rusty Cundieff (Chappelle's Show, The Wanda Sykes Show) and Darin Scott (Menace II Society, Caught Up) for an all-new gripping, horrifying and oftentimes devilishly comical anthology. Keith David stars as Mr. Simms to tell bloodcurdling stories about lust, greed, pride and politics through tales with demonic dolls, possessed psychics, vengeful vixens and historical ghosts. Mr. Simms's haunting stories will make you laugh…while you scream.

‡2015, Honorary Award.

Extras:
Scene Access
Digital Copy

My Thoughts:
This is my first time seeing this one. After watching them back to back I feel this one is a little better. Definitely has more gore. More up to date stories as well. I enjoyed Keith David in the roll of Simms. This film started out on a silly note but ended on something much more serious. Worth the time put in to watch it.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: The Thing

Year: 1982
Director: John Carpenter (1948)
Writer: Bill Lancaster (Screenwriter), John W. Campbell, Jr. (Story By)
Rating: R
Length: 109 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: DTS: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Kurt Russell as MacReady
Wilford Brimley [A. Wilford Brimley] as Blair
T. K. Carter as Nauls
David Clennon as Palmer
Keith David as Childs
Richard Dysart as Dr. Copper

Plot:
Horror-meister John Carpenter (Halloween, Escape from New York) teams Kurt Russell's outstanding performance with incredible visuals to build this chilling version of the classic The Thing. In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Once unfrozen, the form-changing alien wreaks havoc, creates terror and becomes one of them.

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Picture-in-picture

My Thoughts:
I thought I seen this film many years ago but I was mistaken. I am so glad I watched this one today! It was no less then an amazing film. The story, the cast, the effects... there was nothing I could find to complain about. It even found something to give me, a person that has been a horror fanatic for 40+ year the creeps. That alone I found amazing! But when that head grew spider legs it gave this arachnaphobic the creeps. I found this film to be nothing less then fantastic. A must see!

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Suspiria: 2-Disc Special Edition

Year: 1977
Director: Dario Argento
Writer: Dario Argento (Writer), Daria Nicolodi (Writer)
Rating: NR
Length: 98 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, English: DTS ES: 6.1 (Discrete), English: DTS ES: 5.1 (Matrixed 6.1), Italian: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, French: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English

Stars:
Jessica Harper as Susy Banyon
Stefania Casini as Sara
Flavio Bucci as Daniel
Miguel Bosé as Mark
Barbara Magnolfi as Olga
Susanna Javicoli as Sonia

Plot:
Jessica Harper (PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE) stars as Suzy Banyon, a young American ballet dancer who arrives at a prestigious European dance academy run by the mysterious Madame Blanc (Joan Bennett of DARK SHADOWS) and Miss Tanner (Alida Valli of KILLER NUN). But when a series of bizarre incidents and horrific crimes (including what Entertainment Weekly calls “the most vicious murder scene ever filmed”) turn the school into a walking nightmare of the damned, Suzy must escape the academy’s unspeakable secret of supernatural evil.

Experience the most shocking and hallucinatory horror movie in history as you’ve never seen or heard it before, now featuring the fully remastered landmark score by Goblin and a heart-stopping new film transfer supervised by cinematographer Luciano Tovoli. This is the definitive version of Dario Argento’s SUSPIRIA, an aria of terror beyond imagination and one of the most extraordinary horror films ever made.

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Gallery
Production Notes
Music Videos
Interviews
Radio Spots

My Thoughts:
First time I watching this film. First thing I notice is lots of bright colors... lots of kills from the start and it isn't afraid to show the gore. Being an Italian film it has a different style then I am used to. But it has great atmosphere and imaginative kills. A must see for any horror fan.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Quoting Addicted2DVD:

Quote:

Title: The Thing

Year: 1982
Director: John Carpenter (1948)
Writer: Bill Lancaster (Screenwriter), John W. Campbell, Jr. (Story By)
Rating: R
Length: 109 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: DTS: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Kurt Russell as MacReady
Wilford Brimley [A. Wilford Brimley] as Blair
T. K. Carter as Nauls
David Clennon as Palmer
Keith David as Childs
Richard Dysart as Dr. Copper

Plot:
Horror-meister John Carpenter (Halloween, Escape from New York) teams Kurt Russell's outstanding performance with incredible visuals to build this chilling version of the classic The Thing. In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Once unfrozen, the form-changing alien wreaks havoc, creates terror and becomes one of them.

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Picture-in-picture

My Thoughts:
I thought I seen this film many years ago but I was mistaken. I am so glad I watched this one today! It was no less then an amazing film. The story, the cast, the effects... there was nothing I could find to complain about. It even found something to give me, a person that has been a horror fanatic for 40+ year the creeps. That alone I found amazing! But when that head grew spider legs it gave this arachnaphobic the creeps. I found this film to be nothing less then fantastic. A must see!

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Pete, I am surprised, have you been living in a cave or the Antarctic? It is fantastic and creeped me out when I saw it on video when I was 13-14.

It is one of the all time greats, and the equal to the original. I recommend giving the prequel (2011) a go as well, not as good but worth your time.

Cheers
Kelvin

Title: Van Helsing

Year: 2004
Director: Stephen Sommers
Writer: Stephen Sommers (Writer)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Nonstop Creature Action Violence and Frightening Images, and for Sensuality
Length: 132 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: DTS-X: 3D, English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, French: DTS: 5.1, Spanish: DTS: 5.1, Japanese: DTS: 5.1
Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

Stars:
Hugh Jackman as Van Heising
Kate Beckinsale as Anna Valerious
Richard Roxburgh as Count Vladislaus Dracula
David Wenham as Carl
Shuler Hensley as Frankenstein's Monster
Elena Anaya as Aleera

Plot:
The director of The Mummy and The Mummy Returns brings three of Universal's classic monsters back to life like never before in this action-packed Van Helsing! Legendary monster hunter Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman, X-Men) must rely on the help of a beautiful and mysterious Anna Valeris (Kate Beckinsale, Underworld) as he engages in an epic battle with the ultimate forces of darkness – Dracula, the Wolf Man and Frankenstein's Monster! Get ready for non-stop action and mythic adventure in this pulse-pounding thrill ride loaded with spectacular visual effects!

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Featurettes
Interviews
Outtakes/Bloopers
Digital Copy

My Thoughts:
This is a film I haven't seen in years. But one I like a lot. I believe it is one of the first films I seen that mixed horror and action. Which is done well here. I also really liked the look of the monsters for the most part. They could have done Frankenstien better though. I liked the cast... they all did a good job. This is my first time seeing it on 4K UHD.... thought it looked and sounded great. I am glad I upgraded.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Silver Bullet: Collector's Edition

Year: 1985
Director: Dan Attias [Daniel Attias]
Writer: Stephen King (1947) (Original Material By), Stephen King (1947) (Screenwriter)
Rating: R
Length: 95 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: Mono, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, English: DTS-HD Master Audio: Mono
Subtitles: English

Stars:
Gary Busey as Uncle Red
Everett McGill as Reverend Lowe
Corey Haim as Marty Coslaw
Megan Follows as Jane Coslaw
Robin Groves as Nan Coslaw
Leon Russom as Bob Coslaw

Plot:
In Stephen King's thrilling adaptation of his novelette, Cycle Of The Werewolf, a peaceful town is suddenly terrorized by a maniacal killer. The townsfolk think a madman is on the loose, but a wheelchair-bound 13-year-old (Corey Haim, The Lost Boys) knows the truth ... a werewolf is on the hunt. With the help of his Uncle Red (Gary Busey, Lethal Weapon), young Marty Coslaw sets out to stop the half-man/half-beast before he sinks his teeth into another innocent victim. Now, time is ticking ... and the full moon is about to rise.

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Gallery
Interviews
Reversible inner sleeve. Isolated score selections

My Thoughts:
I have loved it since I first saw it when I was just a teen. I absolutely love the supped up wheel chair... The Silver Bullet! I really enjoyed the scene when he first got it... finding out just how fast it went. I believe Stephen King's take on the werewolf legend is just right on the spot. And I liked who the werewolf turned out to be. While it is not what I would call a gory movie... there is a scene or two that shows it's fair share of blood. There was nothing about this movie that was not just plain enjoyable. It is definitely one of my favorite werewolf movies. If by chance you never seen this film it is one I highly recommend!

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: The Rage: Carrie 2

Year: 1999
Director: Katt Shea
Writer: Rafael Moreu (Writer), Stephen King (1947) (Original Characters By)
Rating: Rated R : Strong Graphic Horror Violence and Gore, Brief Strong Sexuality and Language
Length: 105 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: DTS-HD Master Audio: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: DTS-HD Master Audio: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English

Stars:
Emily Bergl as Rachel Lang
Jason London as Jesse Ryan
Dylan Bruno as Mark
J. Smith-Cameron as Barbara Lang
Amy Irving as Sue Snell
Zachery Ty Bryan as Eric

Plot:
In this horrifying 1999 sequel, Rachel (Emily Bergl, The Knick) is a high school misfit who gets caught in the middle of a vicious prank orchestrated by a group of jocks that turns deadly. Once the police bring one of the boys in for questioning, his teammates target Rachel for squealing, and hatch a devious scheme to publicity humiliate her. But messing with Rachel is worse than playing with fire, for when her temper's crossed, it triggers a powder-keg of anger and unleashes horrifying powers that turn a wild teen house party into a wilder mad-house inferno! Also starring Jason London (Dazed And Confused), Rachel Blanchard (TV’s Clueless), Mena Suvari (American Beauty) and Amy Irving (reprising her role as Sue Snell from Brian DePalma’s original Carrie), this fast-paced, white-knuckle revenge fantasy takes telekinesis to the next level of terror!

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Deleted Scenes

My Thoughts:
This is another film I haven't seen in many years. While this film isn't much compared to the original I did enjoy this one. In my opinion it did a good job and making you like the characters you should and hate the rest. Some of the kills were really god. Especially the spear gun to the guy's crotch. Ouch! While it don't comare well to the first one I really don't see it deserving some of the hate I seen it get. I especially liked that they were abale to get one of the stars from Carrie to come back and reprise her role.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Hatchet: Unrated Director's Cut
IMDb |Trailer |Wikipedia |
Year: 2006
Director: Adam Green
Writer: Adam Green (Writer)
Rating: Unrated
Length: 84 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Joel David Moore as Ben
Tamara Feldman as Marybeth
Deon Richmond as Marcus
Kane Hodder as Victor Crowley
Mercedes McNab as Misty
Parry Shen as Shawn

Plot:
It's the movie that single-handedly brought back old-school American horror...then drove a hatchet straight into its shocked and screaming face. Now the blood-sprayed saga of a group of tourists, their bayou tour, and the legend of deformed swamp psycho Victor Crowley returns wetter, redder and better than ever before! Joel David Moore (Avatar), Deon Richmond (Scream 3), Tamara Feldman ("Gossip Girl") and Mercedes McNab ("Angel") star – along with horror icons Kane "Jason" Hodder, Robert "Freddy Kruger" Englund, and Tony "Candyman" Todd – in this limb-tearing, skull-splitting, and gut-ripping Director's Cut featuring a new HD transfer. The HATCHET Army marches on: Victor Crowley is totally uncensored, completely unrated and forever unstoppable on Blu-ray™!

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Featurettes
Outtakes/Bloopers

My Thoughts:
This one is a decent movie... but not the best horror I ever seen. You can't take it too seriously. Unfortunately the horror icons only had single scene parts (besides Kane Hodder who played Victor Crowely). But it was cool to see Mercedes McNab (Harmony on Buffy) through-out the movie. She played a dumb blonde in this one as well. Over-all.... an enjoyable film but don't expect to much... this one is heavy on gore but light on scares. Worth the time it takes to watch it. But I would recommend making sure you get this one as cheap as possible.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5