You will be confused while watching The Caller, but the payoff is so absolutely gonzo – it’s well worth the puzzling ride.ĭeadline is more psychological drama than outright horror. At first, they appear to be strangers, but as the film goes on it becomes clear there’s much more to the story and neither The Caller nor The Girl (as they’re listed in the credits) are speaking in plain truths. A man ( Malcolm McDowell) shows up at her doorstep claiming his car has broken down. She’s preparing a meal for expected company. I will say, the less you know going into this flick, the better.Ī woman is alone in a cabin. Your enjoyment of The Caller is going to boil down to how much you enjoy one location thrillers, the type that could easily be staged as a play and wouldn’t lose the elements that make them work.
Who knows? Maybe they’ll make a comeback. Vinegar Syndrome even sold recreations of said PJs in tandem with the film’s release last year. He runs around killing the teens off in absurd fashion while Michael continuously witnesses the carnage via premonitions…all while sporting the coolest dinosaur jammies you never knew a 17-year-old could pull off. On Michael’s 17th birthday, his friends decide to play around with a Ouija board and unwittingly release the wise-cracking spirit of Virgil. This Mexican production is clearly trying to jump on the success of A Nightmare on Elm Street, though it feels like they may have been aping Freddy’s Revenge more than any of the other entries. It’s certainly best enjoyed with like minded friends if possible. This is one of those ultimate “movie night” flicks. If you haven’t seen Don’t Panic, you’re doing yourself a great disservice. It borders on silly, but it’s clear the screenwriter had an affinity for the fast-talking heyday of crime thrillers. All American Murder features a great script that’s heavy on the snappy dialogue. When a troubled college student becomes the number one suspect in the murder of the campus “It Girl,” he must find the actual culprit before he gets put away for good. Thankfully, for those willing to take the dive, you’ll be rewarded with a fast paced and surprisingly gory murder mystery with plenty of Giallo trappings and noir-esque banter. It draws you in with the promise of Christopher Walken but not much else. Vinegar Syndrome All American Murder (1991)Īll American Murder is the kind of generic looking thriller that cluttered video store shelves throughout the 90s. Not sure where to begin? Below are some of my favorite titles released by both labels that you should be able to snap up at quite the bargain this Black Friday weekend. However, for those who are looking to save some coin this weekend, you’ll do so by shopping through the sites’ back catalogs, looking for some solid deals and solid entertainment. Oh, and there’s Paul Morrissey’s Flesh for Frankenstein dropping in 4K UHD and 3D Blu-ray! Over at Severin I’m excited for Ruggero Deodato’s nasty piece of work, House on the Edge of the Park and the infamously so-bad-it’s-amazing killer Sasquatch (with a penchant for penis ripping) flick, Night of the Demon. New releases on deck from VS this weekend include the underrated late-entry Dario Argento pic, Trauma, as well as William Malone’s better-than-it-should-be Alien-riff, Creature. In fact, they make it beyond easy to continuously impulse-purchase by selecting “add to existing order” at checkout. At the strike of midnight (EST time) on Black Friday, you can jump over to either Vinegar Syndrome or Severin and pick up a number of new releases or peruse their catalog titles that have been slashed to 50% off. Why? Two labels have managed to build up an absolute fervor surrounding their annual sales with teases of major releases and limited editions. From Blu-ray to UHD, we’ll keep you up to date on all the best in boutique label genre releases.īlack Friday is always a big deal amongst Blu-ray collectors. Our long forgotten VHS memories are constantly being resurrected, restored, and re-released on high-def formats. Labels such as Scream Factory and Vinegar Syndrome are fighting the good fight and ensuring physical media is far from dead just yet. The boutique Blu-ray market is alive and well, especially for genre fans.