Here is the exciting in-depth story of a
horror classic, told by an insider. John Russo, who co-authored the
screenplay for Night of the Living Dead, also wrote the novelization and
helped produce and promote the movie. Following that early, enormous
success, he has gone on to write, produce and/or direct three more
movies and to publish eight more novels. Millions of fright fans know
him as the perpetrator of macabre creations such as Midnight,
Bloodsisters, The Awakening and Day Care. Night of the Living Dead has
been called a fluke, a classic, a gross outrageous money-grabber. It's
also been called a symbolic work laden with commentary on the pressures
and terror of a ruthless modern society. Whatever it may be, no one can
deny its rude, powerful effectiveness. To this day, it continues to draw
crowds and to scare the living daylights out of them. The Complete
Night of the Living Dead Filmbook is a gold mine full of entertaining,
enlightening anecdotes. It includes numerous photographs, many of which
have never been published before. Film fans and budding film-makers will
enjoy and appreciate this comprehensive, insightful look into the
creation of Night of the Living Dead.
Night of the Living Dead is a 1968 American
independent horror film, directed by George A. Romero, starring Duane
Jones and Judith O'Dea. It was completed on a $114,000 budget and
premiered October 1, 1968. The film became a financial success, grossing
$12 million domestically and $18 million internationally. It has been a
cult classic ever since. Night of the Living Dead was heavily
criticized at its release for its explicit gore. It eventually garnered
critical acclaim and has been selected by the Library of Congress for
preservation in the National Film Registry, as a film deemed
"culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The story
follows characters Ben (Jones), Barbra (O'Dea), and five others trapped
in a rural farmhouse in Western Pennsylvania, which is attacked by a
large and growing group of unnamed "living dead" monsters drawing on
earlier depictions in popular culture of Ghoul, which has led this type
of creature to be referred to most popularly as a zombie. Night of the
Living Dead led to five subsequent films between 1978 and 2010, also
directed by Romero, and inspired two remakes, the most well-known was
released in 1990, which was directed by Tom Savini.
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In 1968, director George A. Romero
brought us Night of the Living Dead. It became the definitive horror
film of its time. Eleven years later, he would unleash the most
shocking motion picture experience for all times. As modern society
is consumed by zombie carnage, four desperate survivors barricade
themselves inside a shopping mall to battle the flesh-eating hordes
of the undead. This is the ferocious horror classic, featuring
landmark gore effects by Tom Savini, that remains one of the most
important – and most controversial – horror films in history. Lots
of "serious" types look down on zombie movies. That's a shame,
because some of them are really first-rate films. Dawn of the Dead,
the middle film of George Romero's "dead" trilogy, is a case in
point. You want zombies, we got your zombies RIGHT HERE! You want
blood? Guts? Flesh eating? Oh boy, does Dawn of the Dead ever
deliver! Then it does something really unique - it delivers drama,
engaging characters with realistic delimmas, a smartly crafted
story, and a heavy dose of dead-on social satire.
Did I mention that it's just flat-out
scary as hell, too? One scene in particular, toward the beginning,
that still haunts me - twenty some-odd years after I first saw it.
The National Guard has been called in to clear a tenament building.
In the basement, they find a cage where the dead have been locked
away. The simple, unsettling music of Goblin rises on the
soundtrack, underscored by a heartbeat-like bass drum. There are the
zombies, many in death shrouds, feasting on body parts. Guardsman
Peter Washington (Ken Foree) steps into the nightmare with a pistol to
dispatch the zombies with bullets to their heads. The whole thing
takes on a surreal, hellish texture, like a Bosch painting. Foree's
performance is striking - he is truly in the moment, as they say,
without a hint of the winking self-awareness we see in other genre
flicks. If the dead really started coming back to feed on the living,
this is exactly how the world would be like. This is the toll it
would exact on people trying to grapple the situation. Dawn of the
Dead's primary filming location was at the Monroeville Mall.
In the U.S. Dawn wasn’t
available for home viewing until 1983 when Thorn EMI Video released
the clamshell cased theatrical version (TV1977) in December,
borrowing the official poster book cover graphic, just adding a green
logo. It rented well and sold respectably (even at a pricey
$59.99). Along with the VHS release, Thorn EMI Video also released a
home video movie poster. The home video movie poster was sent rolled to
video rental stores in the U.S. to promote Dawn of the Dead on VHS and
Beta. Almost like the theater poster, but with a different design and
made smaller (25x33) to fit on video rental store walls. The home video
movie poster was designed by Bob Michelucci. He also played the Scope
Zombie in the movie. This poster is highly sought for by collectors;
after the intentional run on VHS, video rental stores would throw away
or send the poster back to the video company. Fortunate for you we have
one available. I'm not in no means a professional grader, but if I
where to grade this poster I would give it a high grade. Please
continue to condition.
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In 1968, director George A. Romero brought
us Night of the Living Dead. It became the definitive horror film of
its time. Eleven years later, he would unleash the most shocking
motion picture experience for all times. As modern society is consumed
by zombie carnage, four desperate survivors barricade themselves
inside a shopping mall to battle the flesh-eating hordes of the
undead. This is the ferocious horror classic, featuring landmark gore
effects by Tom Savini, that remains one of the most important – and
most controversial – horror films in history. Lots of "serious" types
look down on zombie movies. That's a shame, because some of them are
really first-rate films. Dawn of the Dead, the middle film of George
Romero's "dead" trilogy, is a case in point. You want zombies, we got
your zombies RIGHT HERE! You want blood? Guts? Flesh eating? Oh
boy, does Dawn of the Dead ever deliver! Then it does something really
unique - it delivers drama, engaging characters with realistic
delimmas, a smartly crafted story, and a heavy dose of dead-on social
satire.
Did I mention that it's just flat-out
scary as hell, too? One scene in particular, toward the beginning,
that still haunts me - twenty some-odd years after I first saw it.
The National Guard has been called in to clear a tenament building.
In the basement, they find a cage where the dead have been locked
away. The simple, unsettling music of Goblin rises on the soundtrack,
underscored by a heartbeat-like bass drum. There are the zombies,
many in death shrouds, feasting on body parts. Guardsman Peter
Washington (Ken Foree) steps into the nightmare with a pistol to
dispatch the zombies with bullets to their heads. The whole thing
takes on a surreal, hellish texture, like a Bosch painting. Foree's
performance is striking - he is truly in the moment, as they say,
without a hint of the winking self-awareness we see in other genre
flicks. If the dead really started coming back to feed on the living,
this is exactly how the world would be like. This is the toll it would
exact on people trying to grapple the situation. Dawn of the Dead's
primary filming location was at the Monroeville Mall.
In the U.S. Dawn wasn’t
available for home viewing until 1983 when Thorn EMI Video released the
clamshell cased theatrical version (TV1977) in December, borrowing
the official poster book cover graphic, just adding a green logo.
Although it rented well and sold respectably (even at a pricey
$59.99) in early 1984, a small-box commercial version didn’t
arrive until summer 1987 as part of the affordable HBO/Cannon
Video reissues of early 80’s Thorn EMI videos. Another small box
edition, with a darker reprint of the packaging and no stills on
the back, came out in 1989 from HBO/Weintraub. A BETA version was
only available on Thorn EMI Video (TXB 1977) until 1986. This particular
VHS is the more sought for (1st issue original) clamshell VHS
distributed by Thorn EMI Video. Presented in Pan and Scan and with a
length of 126 minutes this version is the version that George
envisioned during the production of the film. This is what George calls
the “final version.” In my opinion this is the best version of the
film ever released. VHS comes from a private collection.
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Stephen King has become one
of the most popular storytellers in the history of mankind. Now you'll
see why, in this private tour through his realm of the macabre, where
King mixes his sinister wit with some chilling surprises and startling
revelations. Then, you'll feel a nasty grin grow on your face when
horror celebrities John Carpenter, Clive Barker and Frank Darabont join
in for a tribute to horror movie previews. Included here is a
collector's portfolio of the most memorable and most outrageous horror
film promotions ever devised. Find out why horror is a necessary evil in
your life. A documentary about the works of novelist Stephen King and
his influence on popular culture and his impact on horror film and
novels. Bring Stephen King home to your screening room in this 45 minute
Front Row Video special.
VHS is used inside opened slipcase. Slipcase
show signs of minor shelf and storage wear. Slipcase has some light
creasing and edge wear. Edge wear notably on the bottom corners. Tape
sticker label does have some fading. Tape has been tested and inspected
for mold. This is NOT a ex-rental or cut-box. VHS comes from a
private collection. Overall great condition. Also as a bonus, your VHS
will be professionally shrinkwrapped before being shipped out, using
high-grade shrinkwrap. It secures your VHS and gives it a shiny new
look. Item will be shipped in a bubble mailer envelope. Smoke free
home. See actual scans of item. I accept Paypal. Will usually ship within 1
business day of receiving cleared payment. I will be using USPS First
Class Package to ship this item. Package tracking is included.
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She was born in Detroit... on an automobile
assembly line. But she is no ordinary automobile. Deep within her
chassis lives an unholy presence. She is Christine - a red and white
1958 Plymouth Fury whose unique standard equipment includes an evil,
indestructible vengeance that will destroy anyone in her way. She
seduces 17-year-old Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon), who becomes
consumed with passion for her sleek, rounded, chrome-laden body. She
demands his complete and unquestioned devotion and when outsiders seek
to interfere, they become the victims of Christine's horrifying wrath.
John Carpenter brings Stephen King's best-selling novel to life in this
chilling thriller. Keith Gordon (who has gone on to become a director)
gives a wonderfully controlled central performance. Carpenter's
atmospheric original score is backed up by a well-chosen collection of
rock classics, including George Thorogood's "Bad to the Bone" (the
titular character's all-too-apt theme song).
The original American VHS release by
RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video for video rental in 1984 featured a
digitally recorded version of the film and was packaged in a paper cover
which featured the poster artwork. It was also a side loader, which
means the tape goes inside the box through the side instead of the
bottom. A second U.S. VHS printing, distributed by Sony Pictures, was
released in 1991 and on June 23, 1994. This is the more sought for
(1st issue original) side loader VHS distributed by RCA/Columbia
Pictures Home Video. What makes this particular VHS even more sought
for is, it is still sealed. That's right... brand new. It's actually
hard to believe this VHS has been sealed for over 30 years. On the left
side of the VHS, RCA Home Video logo is stamped/watermarked on the
plastic. The only flaw I noticed with this VHS is a tiny hole in the
plastic on the front. So, if you are like me... a diehard VHS
collector looking to replace that old worn out rental. Look no
further. Very rare!
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Horror master John Carpenter offers up a
triple treat with The Fog: Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau and Janet
Leigh all in the same movie. As if that weren't enough, both John
Houseman and Hal Holbrook make appearances, each clearly enjoying the
novelty of being in a horror flick. Carpenter wrote the script with
producer Debra Hill, his collaborator on Halloween (1978), and
the two know their craft. It's a creepy story and a tight script, as in
their previous effort, the audience gets to know the main characters a
bit before they're put in danger. The movie also has a sly sense of
humor: "Things seem to happen to me," says slasher vet Jamie Lee. "I'm bad luck."
Barbeau is also obviously having a great time, sinking her teeth into
her role as a frightened disc jockey watching the fog roll in from a
lighthouse. The Fog offers a few shocks and plenty of good old-fashioned
clammy chills. You'll never look at weather systems the same way again.
The Fog opens just before the centennial
celebration of the seaside town of Antonio Bay, California. One hundred
years ago, the wealthy leper Blake bought the clipper ship Elizabeth
Dane and sailed with his people to form a leper colony. However, while
sailing through a thick fog, they were deliberately misguided by a
campfire onshore, steering the course of the ship toward the light and
crashing her against the rocks. While the townsfolk prepare to
celebrate, the victims of this heinous crime that the town's founding
fathers committed rise from the sea to claim retribution. Under cover of
the fog, they carry out their vicious attacks, searching for what is
rightly theirs. Although this was essentially a low budget independent
film, John Carpenter chose to shoot the movie in anamorphic widescreen
Panavision. This decision gave the film a grander feel for the viewer so
it didn't seem like a low budget horror film. The Fog was filmed in
only 30 days.
The original American VHS release by Embassy
Home Entertainment for video rental in 1987 featured a hi-fi/MONO
version of the film and was packaged in a paper cover which featured the
poster artwork. This release was subsequently followed by a copy which
sported the Nelson Entertainment logo on the top front cover. Later,
several bargain VHS copies was released. This is the VHS distributed by
Nelson Entertainment. What makes this particular VHS sought for is, it
is still sealed. That's right... brand new. It's hard to believe that
this VHS has been sealed for nearly 30 years. However, there is some
rattling when you shake the VHS. It could be only a loose screw or VHS
tape could be broke. I wanted to keep it sealed for collectible
purposes. On the side of the VHS, New Line Home Video logo is
stamped/watermarked on the plastic. So, if you are like me... a diehard
VHS collector looking to replace that old worn out rental. Look no
further. Rare!
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Horror master John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing)
directs this action-packed sci-fi thriller about one man's battle
against aliens who are systematically gaining control of the earth.
Rugged Roddy Piper stars as the loner who stumbles upon a terrifying
discovery: goulish creatures are masquerading as humans while they lull
the public into submission through subliminal advertising messages. Only
specially made sunglasses make the deadly truth visible. Visionary
director John Carpenter creates this world that is not unlike today's
society. Glued to the television and void of independent thought, he
shows us a human race that resembles cattle in the fields waiting for
the farmer's next decision. Suspenseful science-fiction and
heart-pounding action highlights this masterfully ironic and startling
tale co-starring Keith David and Meg Foster.
This was a beautiful film that carries with
it a heavy burden of showing us the truth of our world. While we may
giggle and laugh at this "created" society, there are some truths to
what Carpenter is showing. He gives us warnings and answers if we
choose to listen. I was not expecting such a high caliber of emotion
to go into a film like this, and was utterly surprised by the
experience. Perhaps it is the packaging, perhaps it is because our
culture has not adapted well to the horror/sci-fi genre yet, but
everyone should experience this film once. I recommend it for anyone
that enjoyed The Matrix and want to see more about the structure of our society. Created well before The Matrix,
Carpenter uses aliens to demonstrate the power of the media and the
superpowers behind the scenes. This film carries themes that are still
relevant today.
The original American VHS release by MCA
Home Video for video rental in 1989 featured a digitally recorded
version of the film and was packaged in a paper cover which featured
the poster artwork. A second U.S. VHS printing, distributed by
Goodtimes Video, was released on May 18, 1999. This is the more sought
for (1st issue original) VHS distributed by MCA Home Video. What makes
this particular VHS even more sought for is, it is still sealed. That's
right... brand new. However, on the right side of the VHS there is a
cut/tear through the UPC barcode. It could have been done by the store
for stock purposes. On the left side of the VHS, MCA Home Video logo is
stamped/watermarked on the plastic. So, if you are like me... a
diehard VHS collector looking to replace that old worn out rental. Look
no further. Rare!
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Meet Jerry Dandridge. He's sweet, sexy and
he likes to sleep in late. You might think he's the perfect neighbor.
But, before inviting Jerry in for a nightcap, there's just one thing
you should know. Jerry prefers his drinks warm, red and straight from
the jugular! It's Fright Night, a horrific howl starring Chris Sarandon
as the seductive vampire and William Ragsdale as the frantic teenager
struggling to keep Jerry's deadly fangs out of his neck. Only
17-year-old Charley Brewster (Ragsdale) knows Jerry's bloodcurdling
secret. When Charley can't get anybody to believe him, he turns to TV
horror host Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall), who used to be the "Great
Vampire Killer" of the movies. Can these mortals save Charley and his
sweetheart Amy (Amanda Bearse) from the wrathful bloodsucker's toothy
embrace? If you love being scared, Fright Night...will give you the
nightmare of your life.
Fright Night is an 80s vampire flick for the classic horror fanatic. Paying homage to such staples as Dark Shadows and the Hammer Dracula
franchise, this surprising little horror film supplies vampire lore
and cliches aplenty, put together so skillfully that the result is this
horror fan's favorite vampire indulgence. Of course, this favoritism
is in no small part due to spectacular effects and performances. The
cast seems tailor made for their roles as they play them, even if some
choices seem a bit odd superficially. Hard to imagine this vampire
pining away over the centuries for Married With Children's Marcy
D'Arcy, but Amanda Bearse plays the role of the teenage object of Chris
Sarandon's desires to perfection. Chris, himself, is powerfully
convincing and menacing as the hip, 80's vampire. Extremely well
adjusted to the times, too. The Peter Vincent character was named after
horror icons Peter Cushing and Vincent Price.
I've always loved the VHS artwork to Fright
Night. I remember looking at it frequently in the video rental store.
The original American VHS release by RCA/Columbia Pictures for video
rental in 1986 featured a pan-and-scan version of the film and was
packaged in a paper cover which featured the poster artwork and sealed
with a flap. This release was subsequently followed by a bargain copy
which sported a photo of Evil Ed on the front cover. This is the more
sought for (1st issue original) VHS distributed by RCA/Columbia Pictures.
What makes this particular VHS even more sought for is, it is still
sealed. That's right... brand new. It's hard to believe that this VHS
has been sealed for 30 years, actually over. The RCA/Columbia Pictures
logo is stamped on the plastic on the side and back. Believe it or not.
So, if you are like me... a diehard VHS collector looking to replace
that old worn out rental. Look no further. Rare!
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