In 1994, a staggering thirty-one years after the original classic, The Birds 2: Land’s End was released for a television premiere. This sequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s formative film (our retro review here) gave birth to the saying, “Don’t remake Hitchcock movies,” among the crew. In spite of the critical reviews, this …

The massive success of George Lucas’s Star Wars in 1977, coupled with the growing popularity of TSR’s Dungeons and Dragons role-playing systems (basic and advanced) gave rise to a new era of filmmaking in Hollywood: Sword and Sorcery! I’m not saying Sword and Sorcery films were invented in the 1980s. …

Fantastic Fest is back, baby! And we’ve got the film lineup. Check it out! Are you going to Fantastic Fest 2022? What are you planning on watching? And keep your eyes peeled for our coverage of the event… especially the reviews and interviews! What do you think we should review …

Arrow Video was kind enough to send us their August 2022 lineup for their subscription-based ARROW streaming platform. Subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland can stream their content now! Read on for the details, but first, watch their August highlight video! From The ARROW Press Release London, …

Hot on the heels of Partners Only Month, OCN Distribution (aka Vinegar Syndrome’s distribution company) is proud to present thirteen new releases that are sure to bring heat into your summer (and give you a reason to stay cool in your house)! There’s truly something for everyone this month, from …

Our Vin Syn discussion today includes a double release of drive-in delicacies from Crown International: Larry N. Stouffer’s Horror High/Twisted Brain (1973) and William Grefé’s Stanley (1972). Both films include victimized protagonists, murderous pets, and revenge and are celebrating their first Blu-ray release. From the Vinegar Syndrome Horror High/Stanley page …

In 1968, the world of horror was changed forever as George Romero brought “the living dead” into the public conscience for the first time on a mainstream basis. Twenty years later, Romero’s friend and filmmaking teammate, Bill Hinzman, brought the same concept back from the grave for another feeding frenzy …

Deaf Crocodile is bringing ILYA MUROMETS, aka THE SWORD & THE DRAGON (1956) to Blu-ray! The epic Russian fantasy film is getting a magnificent 4K restoration and will be presented uncut in the U.S. for the first time ever. What’s it about? How can you get your copy? Read on …

It’s a spooky summer night around the campfire. The beers are flowing, the party is wild, and it’s time for a scary story to change the lives of some unfortunate, trespassing teenagers. This setup sounds like the perfect backdrop for a nostalgic horror movie, but very few do it like …

Check out the February 2022 releases from Arrow Video! From the press release: The February 2022 lineup leads with the ARROW release of David Buchanan’s surrealist mayhem feature, Laguna Ave., and and The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune, a feature-length documentary exploring the making of David Lynch’s film. Both films …