House of 1,000 Corpses
from Lions Gate
It's sick! It's twisted! It's House of 1,000 Corpses, and it's more fun than a wholesome bowl of "Agatha Crispies"! Dropped by two studios (Universal and MGM) and doomed to obscurity until Lions Gate Films gave it a limited theatrical release, Rob Zombie's gonzo horror flick is a blood-spattered throwback to the gore-fests of the '70s, lending new meaning to the term "box-office gross." Most critics misunderstood this unbridled exercise in graphic style and violence, but for devoted horror buffs it's a refreshing rebuttal to the comparatively "polite" frights of the post-Scream era. While paying homage to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Last House on the Left, Motel Hell, and other gory classics, Zombie's ramshackle plot (two young couples are terrorized by an inbred family of homicidal maniacs) lacks a crucial sense of dread, but his pastiche of vivid colors, grainy fetish-films, and photo-negative imagery is guaranteed to hold your attention. A bona-fide cult item, this House is definitely worth a visit... if you dare. --Jeff Shannon
Two young couples take a misguided tour onto the back roads of america in search of a local legend known as dr. Satan. Lost and stranded they are set upon by a bizarre family of psychotics. Murder cannibalism and sataninc rituals are just a few of the 1000+ horrors that await. Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 08/16/2005 Starring: Sid Haig Sheri Moon Run time: 88 minutes Rating: R Director: Rob Zombie
The Brothers McMullen
from 20th Century Fox
Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 04/15/2008 Run time: 98 minutes Rating: R
Edward Burns's debut film as an actor-director makes a virtue of its limited budget in the same way John Sayles's The Return of the Secaucus 7 did in 1980. Stuck with limited technical means, Burns wisely puts his energies into a sophisticated story, knowing an audience couldn't care less about lighting problems if they're caught up in a terrific, character-driven movie with good actors. The tale concerns three adult brothers (Burns, Jack Mulcahy, Mike McGlone) whose complications in love and problems with commitment are rooted in their common experiences in a violent, loveless family. Burns has a hang- loose style that keeps the film from getting drunk on intense drama. He sets up the emotional backdrop and lets the characters' lives speak for themselves. Moreover, this is a filmmaker who enjoys life too much to spread any more misery; Burns delights as much in the things that aren't necessarily good for people--illicit lovers, castration anxiety, too much time with one's family, too much beer--as those things that are. The results are frequently very funny. --Tom Keogh
Telling You
from Miramax
Screen superstar Jennifer Love Hewitt (I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, CAN'T HARDLY WAIT) heads a hot young cast in this fresh, fun comedy about life, love, and finally growing up! Instead of moving on to bigger and better things after college graduation, best buddies Phil (Peter Facinelli -- CAN'T HARDLY WAIT, DANCER, TEXAS) and Dennis are embarrassed to find themselves making pizzas and avoiding old classmates who come in for a slice. But before long, Phil is discovered by an annoyingly sweet ex-girlfriend (Hewitt) who won't leave him alone ... while Dennis summons the courage to finally face his future and the dream girl who got away. Also featuring a hilarious performance from Matthew Lillard (SCREAM, SHE'S ALL THAT) in a great cast -- the swirl of youthful confusion surrounding dating, friendship, and destiny has never been this funny!
Written in Blood
from Dimension
A detective incarcerated for murdering his wife and her lover, suggests that his ex-partner search the pages of Sherlock Holmes mysteries for clues that will lead them to the real suspect, who just might be the woman he is attracted to.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: R
Release Date: 6-SEP-2005
Media Type: DVD
Maximum Velocity
by Phillip J. Roth
from First Look Pictures
Rancid
by Jack Ersgard
from Lions Gate
Once a promising young writer John Hayson is now tormented by personal tragedy and barely scrapes by on odd writing jobs. He loses his lust for life and becomes increasingly cynical about the world and his work. In the midst of this existential crisis he reconnects with the love of his life who inspires him to get his life back on track. However life has other plans. Soon John finds himself embroiled in a nightmarish brew of deceit passion and murder. Wanted by the police for a heinous killing he must choose between succumbing to his darkest desires or the light that will renew his faith in himself and his future.System Requirements:Runtime: 102 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: R UPC: 031398211631 Manufacturer No: 21163
Crossing Paths
by Adam Kreutner
from Questar
A Chance Encounter Can Change Your Life Forever A cast of Hollywood's brightest young stars shines in this award-winning drama about finding yourself in the detours on the journey of life. Antonio Sabato Jr. stars as Jeremy, an irresponsible, womanizing college student. Neil McDonough (Band Of Brothers, Medical Investigation) costars as Brian, a hotshot salesman entering "the real adult world." A chance encounter at an intersection leaves both men secretly envious of each other's lives. Jeremy envies Brian's material success. Brian yearns for Jeremy's carefree, quota-free lifestyle. Both will discover that things are not what they seem as they follow the paths toward their futures. Amy Smart (Rat Race, Starsky & Hutch) appears as the girl Jeremy lost along the way.
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