วันอาทิตย์ที่ 15 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2552

The Legend Of Boggy Creek

The Legend of Boggy Creek

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A 1970s documentary-style drama questions the existence of a hairy 7ft tall Sasquatch-type monster that lives in a swap outside of Fouke, Arkansas. According to the locals the monster walks on two feet, has a characteristic smelly odor and kills chicken,
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :DVD
Label :Cheezy Flicks Ent
Manufacturer :Cheezy Flicks Ent
Model :06-006
ProductGroup :DVD
Studio :Cheezy Flicks Ent
Publisher :Cheezy Flicks Ent
UPC :827421000767
EAN :0827421000767
Price :$7.95USD
Lowest Price :$6.99USD
Customer Reviewsjust as I remembered
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
I just bought and watched this movie as I remember going to the show to see it when it first came out as a young teenager, and back then it scared the stuff outta me, it was fun to watch it again, it was very simplistic in its making but brought back my years as a kid going to the one screen theatre in our home town where I grew up. was worth the money to buy it....
An Interesting Tale with 70s effects
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :1
The Legend of Boggy Creek is a 1970s film about the Faulk Monster, a sasquatch type creature that roams the bottom lands of Faulk Arkansas. For anyone who is interested in cryptozoology, it makes for interesting viewing, though it is not great art. The effects were simple, even by 70s standards.
The Legend Of Boggy Creek
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
It was exactly the way I remember seeing when I was little. It was spooky and lots of talk from eyewitnesses. The song is cute and kinda doesnt go with the eerie talk but, its what I remember from my childhood and it wouldnt be the same without it. Its 70ish and cheesy but, a good cheese.

My fave story is the re-enactment of the 2 couples.
DVD movie
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
I bought this DVD for my boyfriend for christmas and he rates this movie 5 stars he was telling me for 11 months he wanted this DVD and now he has it he watches it almost everyday he is very happy with it but I am getting tired of watching it I may have to buy a new one in a few months if he keeps watching it alot lol
Classic "Monster" Movie
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
This was a really good film when it first came out and is still a pretty good movie today. Almost anything ocurring in dark, swampy areas tends to have a mysterious atmosphere. With the possibility of the creature and those events being real, it makes it even a little more eerie. Whether or not you believe in Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, etc., if you ever find yourself out in the woods after dark, youll be a little more on edge after youve watched this. Good Ol Scary Movie and worth watching.
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    Scream Of The Sasquatch

    Scream of the Sasquatch

    Rate Points :3.0
    Binding :DVD
    Label :CustomFlix
    Manufacturer :CustomFlix
    ProductGroup :DVD
    Studio :CustomFlix
    Publisher :CustomFlix
    UPC :883629127224
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    Customer ReviewsChuck
    Rating Point :1 Helpful Point :1
    Total spoof home-made type movie. NOT A DOCUMENTARY, rather makes fun of Bigfoot researchers.
    Scream of the Sasquatch
    Rating Point :2 Helpful Point :1
    Wasnt quite what I was expecting, I mean it was written well, I like that they had the guys out there in the the woods, but they never found any actual real evidence, they were mostly just trying to outdo each other for the noteriety, and one ended up getting himself killed for it. I figure of your are serious about trying to hunt this creature then you should know all safety measures available.

    Oh yeah! That was great!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :5
    There will be two types of people for Scream of the Sasquatch: those who hate it for bad acting and those who love it for exactly what it is. This is NOT a documentary on bigfoot hunting, it is a parody of documentaries on bigfoot hunting. We have two characters, Frank VanderSchmidt and Ron Warren. Ron is the photo-proof kind of guy Frank is his cousin (Larry)s wifes brother and is of the kill-em-for-proof kind of guy. There are no opening credits and its shot in such a way that makes you sort of think it is a viable documantary but theres never any mention of the big names in the field of bigfoot research so youre not sure. What we get is a small cast that represents an amalgamation of those Dahinden, Krantz, Green, Byrne, Bindernagel, Fish, and the such. Theres even the "Robby Peterson" film of 1972 parodying the famed Roger Patterson film.

    This is an independent film in which, presumedly, the director used his friends to fill out the cast. The acting seems bad because you have real people portraying "real people." This is along the lines of _The Blair Witch Project_ for bigfoot people. I was sitting there watching it, disbelieving there are people like this in the bigfoot field but truth be told, thats what some of them actually are like. The character of Ron is very Paul Freeman-like while Frank is more of the obsessive Rene Dahinden type. The college professor/author is even a knock on the late Grover Krantz. I agonized over how bad the beginning of this was (thinking it was some guys personal documentary) but when I just sat back and watched it, my view turned and the ending was so great that I ended up loving this film.

    Overall, its a fantastic Blair Witch-esque parody on sasquatch research and the investigators. The best part is when you totally realize that it isnt really a documentary (took me about 15-20 minutes cuz I ordered it thinking it was one). Im so glad I watched the whole thing because the acting is so bad that it helps the cohesion of the film and makes it work. Scream of the Sasquatch is perfect for "believers" and "skeptics" because it is so funny in that way. Believers will laugh at the parody, skeptics will say thats exactly how believers are. Certainly worth the money I paid for it and Ill watch it many times. Great job Guy Gilray
    Mockumentery at its best
    Rating Point :1 Helpful Point :1
    This is a terrible, horiable, and just plain bad attempt at the subject matter I have ever seen.....if there was away to give it negitive stars this one would rate minus four
    mmmmm NOT BAD
    Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :1
    It is good to see that some Americans still have a sence of humour when it comes to Sasquatch.
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    วันพุธที่ 11 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2552

    Rocky Mountain Bigfoot

    Rocky Mountain Bigfoot

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    Rate Points :3.0
    Binding :DVD
    Label :BT Media and the ISU doc team
    Manufacturer :BT Media and the ISU doc team
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    Customer ReviewsFun film!
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :1
    I looked the eyewitness accounts in this DVD. The interviews with researchers were also well-done.

    I would give this one 2 1/2 stars.
    Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :6
    This DVD was produced in 2004 in the state of Idaho by a 5-time Emmy winner and his intrepid crew, and I recommend it if you want to hear some good eyewitness accounts from the state of Idaho, and also hear from Dr. Jeff Meldrum. One of the more interesting parts of this documentary is when a group of students decides to try to fool Dr. Meldrum with a fake track made out of all things, a piece of a pumpkin shaped like a foot with dermal ridges painted on. Its a neat trick, since a pumpkin does resemble a human foot in texture, but Dr. Meldrum isnt so easily fooled. Two compelling eyewitness accounts round up the first half-hour, with both interviewees believing that they had sightings because they were engaged in activity that attracted the attention of the Sasquatch. Dr. Meldrum is also seen in the field investigating with a group of researchers. The first half-hour I have no problem with the second half-hour leaves a bit to be desired. A crew of young students goes out in the woods in what can only be described as a cross between The Blair Witch Project and The Real World. The five students dont seem to have the most basic clue about how to react when a Bigfoot is nearby (they freak out when they hear a pack of geese fly over, for cripes sake!). They mistake the geese for a bunch of monkeys chattering, which indicates they are true greenhorns who dont know the most basic things about the forest sounds. They do lay out bait consisting of oatmeal, which seems pretty sound strategy to be honest, since Dr. Meldrum did mention that in the course of his field research, he heard backpacks being rifled through by some animal, possibly a Sasquatch, but he did not see it for sure. However, the main things that were taken were oatmeal packets by whatever animal ransacked the backpacks. I wont give away too much more, but this documentary isnt too bad, and I do recommend it, even with a few reservations. It is available through Amazon.com
    Most delightful
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :1
    If you are into watching videos showing personal encounters from other people with the big hairy monkey, then this video is for you!
    nothing new
    Rating Point :1 Helpful Point :4
    I got this for christmas 05 and what a big disappointment it was. It you follow bigfoot at all do not get this. if new to bigfoot or must have everything bigfoot for collection than go for it
    Hiking adventures
    Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :3
    I thought the book was OK....I was looking for some encounters to read about and possibly some behavioural information. After reading the book it fell short of that...this book is mainly about the hike as opposed to any encounters, although he does have one for sure. Some good info from the local agencies as well....I must say though, the author seems to portray himself as a very conciencious traveller of the woods and I respect him for that.
    All in all a good book if you want to go out and see some nice scenery....and maybe a Sasquatch if your lucky......
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    Bigfoot Casebook Updated: Sightings And Encounters From 1818 To 2004

    Bigfoot Casebook updated: Sightings And Encounters from 1818 to 2004

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    With pictures and stories the Bords present cases of encounters with Bigfoot. The Bigfoot story has moved from certainty of the creatures existence to claims of hoaxes, trickery, and outright lies and back again. Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin claim to have taken movies of Bigfoot Ray Wallace s family shows wooden feet that they claim were used to start the whole Bigfoot story in 1958. Who do we believe?

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    Rate Points :4.5
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    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :4
    The Bigfoot Casebook (both the original and the updated version)is a great resource for anyone who studies the Bigfoot phenomena. Whether a field researcher, or of the more Fortean variety, the individual interested in Bigfoot needs this book. In fact, anyone who is interested in Bigfoot who is serious about research needs this book.

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    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
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    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
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    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
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    The Monster Hunter's Handbook: The Ultimate Guide To Saving Mankind From Vampires, Zombies, Hellhounds, And Other Mythical Beasts

    The Monster Hunters Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Saving Mankind from Vampires, Zombies, Hellhounds, and Other Mythical Beasts

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    A fascinating, eye-popping, and one-of-a-kind handbook of the monsters that have beset mankind for millennia, and the fabulous weapons with which to battle them.

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    Rate Points :4.0
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    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
    I am a HUGE Horror fan, so when I stumbled upon this book, I was intrigued. Well I can now say it is a very fun read, and I read the whole book in one sitting. The book thoroughly goes every possible monster from every possible, showing tactics to overthrow and conquer the beasts and rewards that one may reap from it. All in All a fun read.
    Plain
    Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :12
    In the way of (humorous) survivalist handbooks, this one falls pretty flat. This hardbound gothic looking book presents a variety of monsters for which you could... well... umm.. hunt. The book is broken into two sections, Cryptozoology (legendary creatures) and Cryptohoplology (legendary weapons & armor). The author presents a listing of monsters with a description, killing method, weaknesses, strengths, possible souvenirs, and minor literary references. Unfortunately, theres a lot of repetitiveness between the description and killing method for each entry. There seems to be pretty much three killing methods: melee combat, ranged combat, and imolation through fire. Its pretty much the same in every listing. The weapons section is a little better and the author is well researched enough in mythologies.


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    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
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    Rate Points :4.0
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    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :7
    I was disappointed when I took this book out of the Amazon.com mailer and saw how thin it was, but when I started reading it I realized it was PACKED with interesting research and personally investigated accounts - NOT just a bunch of speculation as is too often the case with this type of book. Anyone interested in Forteana will enjoy this book and I am adding the author to my list of writers whose books I will look out for in the future.
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    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :1
    Written in an entertaining magazine style, so easy to read. Fascinating stuff but begs an important question that the author seems to miss completely. With so many eye witness accounts of Pterosaur type creatures surely the obvious implication is that they are not extinct. So the dominant idea that they disappeared 60 million years ago must be wrong. Yet Ken allows another writer (in Appendix 1) to re-affirm that very belief! Appendix 1 ends the book with four pages of pure evolutionary fairytale from a very fertile imagination telling us they vanished 65 million years ago! What a way to end a book filled with accounts of modern day sightings! Unbelievable.
    Good, but could have been better...
    Rating Point :2 Helpful Point :7
    I just bought this book about two weeks ago and since its a light read I finished it in about three days.
    It was a pretty informative book as these things go. Being mostly focused on the title creature "Big Bird" of Texas fame it didnt leave much room for the other mystery flying creatures of the world.
    Though the author made an effort to include some of these other mystery flyers, it almost came as an afterthought.
    Being from the area the author would obviously focus on his own backyard and I dont blame him, but more thought could have been put in the section on creatures from the other areas both in this country and in other countries.
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    Close to the edge
    Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :1
    I enjoyed the book, I thought it was entertaining and informative on a subject considered taboo in most scientific circles, however it did not take me "to the edge" or the fringe if you will. The author mostly stayed clear of the most controversial aspects of flying humanoids, and mentioned some cases only in passing ie" flying human November 1975 Rio Grande area, and gave no details. He did not take the proverbial leap of faith and considedered the whole spectrum of the phenomena, the paranormal side, UFOs, etc. He kept it safe.
    A fascinating read!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
    I was thoroughly intrigued by the authors account of sightings and other evidence of the existence of these fascinating creatures. A highly enjoyable reading experience!
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    Does Champ Exist?

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    วันอังคารที่ 24 กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2552

    Cryptozoology And The Investigation Of Lesser-Known Mystery Animals

    Cryptozoology and the Investigation of Lesser-Known Mystery Animals

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    This anthology compiles chapters by several investigators, looking at mystery animals that are rarely mentioned in cryptozoological literature, or in some cases are brand new to cryptozoology. Some turn out to be hoaxes or misidentifications, some can not yet be distinctly discerned from a background of cultural folklore, but others may very well point to unrecognized species awaiting zoological discovery.

    Chapters include subjects on luminous spiders, undescribed pigs, the possibility of new coelacanths, "flying snakes," a Pacific Island mystery bird, freshwater cephalopods, bipedal reptile sightings, a Kentucky water cryptid, New Mexico folkloric animals, and classic newspaper reports from around the world.

    Chapter contributors include Matthew A. Bille, Gary Mangiacopra, Dwight G. Smith, Barton M. Nunnelly, Jerry A. Padilla, Michel Raynal, Nick Sucik, and Chad Arment.
    Rate Points :4.0
    Binding :Paperback
    Label :Coachwhip Publications
    Manufacturer :Coachwhip Publications
    ProductGroup :Book
    Studio :Coachwhip Publications
    Publisher :Coachwhip Publications
    EAN :9781930585294
    Price :$13.95USD
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    Customer ReviewsNeat subject, but not very much depth
    Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :10
    This Book is a hodgepodge. It ranges form well detailed discussions of pig crypties and strange possible birds to random newspaper articles that are analyzed as to whether they are valid or not. The author indicated that his purpose is to bring to light some lesser known criptids. It leaves me wanting a bit more, but it was worth reading if only to add to my other books on the subject. If you want some neat factoid to think about buy the book if you are looking for deep science look else where.
    Great addition to the cryptozoology library
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :2
    I have a lot of books on this subject. Its always great to come across one that contains new or previously unheard of material. A good book to add to the collection.
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    วันอาทิตย์ที่ 22 กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2552

    Four Sided Triangle/X The Unknown

    Four Sided Triangle/X The Unknown

    Rate Points :4.0
    Binding :DVD
    Label :Starz / Anchor Bay
    Manufacturer :Starz / Anchor Bay
    MPN :12680
    ProductGroup :DVD
    Studio :Starz / Anchor Bay
    Publisher :Starz / Anchor Bay
    UPC :013131268096
    EAN :0013131268096
    Price :$24.97USD
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    Customer Reviewsbw scottish/british blob movie: X-the unknown Y?...
    Rating Point :2 Helpful Point :0
    Lacks blob action: The show needed to show this radioactive-mud-blob MOST OF THE TIME someone approaches it/it approaches someone1 NOT LESS THAN HALF, otherwise only the last 30 or was it 20 or 17 mins. shows the blobthing and even those few,quick scenes r way too brief: just when u want to get into it. Because of this, this dvd is a "2 or 3" people shouldnt give 4s and ridiculus 5s. its nothing to rave on like that and its horribly too X-pensive - x the unknown y. if MORE ACTION ON THE ABOVE, I WOULDVE GIVEN A 5". they couldve made a more fun movie on such a cool concept but no, again, what a waste of that!!!!!!!!!oh, 4 sided triangle-boring, 2.5"
    Hammer Collection
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
    If you remember way back when, you will appreciate the availability of the Hammer movies. These movies were shown infrequently and truthfully I never saw the Four Sided Triangle before. Im not a film critic so I wont go there. Enjoyed them both. I would love to get my hands on Quartermass and the Pit on DVD.
    original b&w hammer
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :1
    these are fullscreen of some of the first hammer films thats why they are black and white.hammer didnt boom till it went color and had christopher lee and peter cushing most of the hammers had unknows seems the color ones are widescreen or letterbox if its on anchor bay.not all hammer is on anchor bay some is on fox,wb. some mgm and several independant distributers.if you are a hammer fan look at other hammer fans lists that will help ya find the titals some arent available now like "the nanny" and "aniversery"
    Lets Make a Woman and The Insatiable Goo
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :23
    Anchor Bay Entertainment has begun releasing the lesser-known Hammer films in an economical two-fer format, following behind MGM and their Midnight Movies format. Thats great news for those of us who havent gotten around to purchasing these films individually, as they were originally offered, but bad news from those who have already bought the films when they were originally released to DVD in the single movie format at full price. The discs and special features offered though this set are the same as when they were offered in a single disc format, but now they are two for the price of one. I cant help but wonder if the original releases werent selling very well, so Anchor Bay recovered them and re-released them in this more economical limited edition sets. Who knows?

    Anyway, the first film, The Four Sided Triangle (1953) is a decent melodramatic science fiction thriller dealing with, what I figure was a relatively new concept at the time, of human cloning. The story involves mainly three individuals, Bill, Robin, and Lena. Bill, coming from a solid background and a wealthy family, is the practical one, while Robin is the flipside of the coin, coming from a poor family, exhibits the dreamer-like qualities of a true visionary, but also suffers the highs and lows of what could be considered a manic-depressive personality. Lena is sort of in the middle, obviously desired by both men, although she can only choose one.

    The men, fresh back from college, develop a machine that can perfectly reproduce anything, and this opens up a wealth of possible opportunities, and also allows Bill to profess his love to Lena, prompting their marriage, much to Robins dismay. Robin, bored with the practical applications of the machine already, looks towards new frontiers of duplicating organic matter, and decides one the process is perfected, he should like to duplicate Lena. It works, but not without complications. All in all, not a bad movie, and it seems pretty original for the time, even though it does borrow from the Frankenstein mythos a little bit. The film is slow moving, so patience is required. The surprise ending seemed a bit contrived and fantastical, but the production values were pretty good, making for an interesting, if drawn out, experience.

    X - The Unknown (1957) is the much better of the two films here, presenting a very intelligent and wonderful science fiction story that presents the notion of an ancient life form that lives within the Earth and rises through a fissure, seeking out sustenance in the form of radioactive materials. Dean Jagger stars and presents a thoroughly likable character surrounded by a strong supporting cast. Some of the horror elements were quite a bit more visceral that I would have expected, but made for fun and interesting viewing leading up to a suitably climatic finish.

    I really liked the notion that the creature, a giant blob of inky, gooey material, wasnt from outer space, but something that has been on this terrestrial plane for a long time, much longer than man. I also appreciated the complications that developed as the characters discerned information about the creature, providing real depth to the story, and elevating this film above the average creature feature.

    Both films look and sound great, with minimal deterioration present in the prints provided, and contain the special features related to their original, independent releases, with The Four Sided Triangle disc containing a Hammer World of Horror episode titled The Curse of Frankenstein and X- The Unknown disc the World of Horror episode titled Sci-Fi and an original trailer for the film. Also included in the case are two reproduction cards for promotional material on each film. A great value if you are coming in late in the game, and it does say limited edition on the front of the case, so supplies may be limited.

    Cookieman108

    Dynamic Duo Mirrors Other Classics
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :15
    I purchased this with just reviews and a general understanding of the movies. I was pleasantly suprised. Four Sided Triangle is an interesting story on cloning and the obligitory warnings of playing God. Pretty good acting and original story. Not a lot for true "horror" but a good sci fi movie none the less. Special effects were interesting and relates to what was seen in the original "The Fly". As for X The Unknown you will be reminded of "The Blob" although you need to remember that X came out a year previous. The idea is releatively the same. A bunch of goo terrorizes a local area. Although The Blob has been shredded by some, I think it is still a good movie. X rates up there as well. It is in black and white which true "old" movie fans will appreciate. The acting is solid and the story is interesting and will keep your attention. A worth while twosome to add to your collection.
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    Icons Of Horror Collection - Sam Katzman (The Giant Claw / Creature With The Atom Brain / Zombies Of Mora Tau / The Werewolf)

    Icons of Horror Collection - Sam Katzman (The Giant Claw / Creature with the Atom Brain / Zombies of Mora Tau / The Werewolf)

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    The four Sam Katzman films included in his Icons of Horror Collection stand as testaments to the American atomic age, reflecting public terror and awe towards 1950s technology and the accomplishments made in science and medicine. Sam Katzman, an incredibly prolific B-movie producer whose expertise in horror and sci-fi resulted in collaborations with Ray Harryhausen (Jason and The Argonauts), originally masterminded several wonderful thrillers, classic archetypal examples for later films on similar topics. In this DVD set, two of the four films are painfully slow paced, but contain horror scenes that vibrantly combine horror, sci-fi and film noir. Zombies of Mora Tau (1957) catalogues a researching teams attempts to confiscate a diamond stash lodged on an abandoned ship in a harbor guarded by the living dead. Some foggy shots of zombified sailors, eternally guarding the gems as a curse for stealing them, provide chills if even for a few moments. The Giant Claw (1957) introduces the viewer to the age of alien invasions and military paranoia. Opening with a great shot of an Earth diorama orbiting in space, the film chronicles Mitchell MacAfee (Jeff Morrow), an electronics engineer who reports from his aircraft shadows of a large bird dive-bombing his plane. Sally Caldwell (Mara Corday) stands by at home base, continually ready for action. When one does manage to see this elusive shadow, the viewer can almost make out the giant avian claw that looks like a chicken foot. The two films that really make the collection are Creature with the Atom Brain (1955) and The Werewolf (1956), which reinvent the Frankenstein story to chronicle humans-turned-monster in the name of science. In Creature, Dr. Steigg (Gregory Gaye) has reanimated dead men with atomic energy by injecting their brains with radioactive material that exponentially increases their strength to kill normal humans. Great sequences show Dr. Chet Walker (Richard Denning), the heroic scientist hired by police, using a Geiger counter at crime scenes. Live-dead men with stitched up heads wandering stiffly around as a monster mafia, giving hearty doses of humor to this fantastic film. Likewise, The Werewolf features awesome footage of star, Duncan Marsh (Steven Ritch), turning into a wolf while managing to keep his well-tailored suit clean as he runs through the forest. During most of the film, Marsh is fleeing a well-intentioned Sheriff Haines (Don Megowan), and two villains, Dr. Emery Forrest (S. John Launer) and Dr. Morgan Chambers (George Lynn), who accidentally turn him into a wolf when experimenting with radioactive injections that would protect humans from radiation. All four films have the look and feel of the epic Universal movies like The Wolf Man, and The Mummy, and give historical context to buffs researching 1950s monster films. Trinie Dalton

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    Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 10/16/2007
    Rate Points :4.5
    Binding :DVD
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    Manufacturer :Sony Pictures
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    Publisher :Sony Pictures
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    Customer ReviewsClassic Katzman
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :2
    Had never heard of Sam Katzman before Amazon recommended this 4 movie DVD set. Glad they did. These are 4 great B-Movies. The Giant Claw is similar to other B movies such as some of the Japanese cheese like Gamera etc. Creature With The Atomic Brain is similar to the 1960 sci-fi movies like Not Of This Earth,Brain From Planet Arous anyhow you get the idea. Zombies Of Mora Tau about modern day Diamond Hunters in the South Pacific trying to recover diamonds from a long ago ship wreck garded by Zombies both on land and sea to keep treasure hunters from cashing in on the diamond loot. I really liked this movie. Finally The Werewolf was a nice change from the usually Lon Chaney/JR format. Set in more modern time near Big Bear Lake in California. Over all a very good collection on 2 dvds. Highly recommended.
    Simple pleasures from a bygone era...and they look BRAND NEW!!!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :3
    I absolutely love this set. Though I must admit the name Sam Katzman was largely unfamiliar to me, I had previously purchased Sonys "Icons of Horror--Boris Karloff" collection, and was thrilled with that. This set did not disappoint, as I had indeed seen all of these films many times on TV in my youth, and watching them again now has been like welcoming old friends into my home.

    The most amazing thing about this set is the quality of the film transfers to DVD--pristine and magnificent, these movies have never looked so good! As an example, I was watching "The Werewolf" last night and just could not BELIEVE the picture quality--I was floored, it literally looks brand new! The prints of these movies shown on TV in the past have been downright murky--"Zombies of Mora Tau," in particular, always looked so foggy/hazy/grainy it was actually difficult to tell what was going on! No longer--these prints are clear as a bell--and its like seeing them with a new set of eyes!

    Sony, PLEASE keep up the good work, these "Icons of Horror" (and now "Icons of Adventure" -- equally awesome!) collections are really among the industry standards relating to transfer quality of older low-budget films which normally would have been overlooked--very impressive. I see that the next "Icons of Horror" will be released in October (2008), and will include Hammer films such as one of my all-time favorites, "The Gorgon." A wonderful way to celebrate Halloween this year!


    Katzman was a genius at making fun movies!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
    This collection is a great package of old time
    saturday matinee classic horror. I had never seen
    any of these and they are great! The best worst
    movie ever made is here! The Giant Claw! Wow! The
    Beast is so unbelievable and funny that its great.
    Looks like a big fake toy bird with giant claws and
    the close ups are just outrageous but its so bad
    its good! Classic! The Werewolf is much better made
    and acted and a great 50s horror story. The other two
    movies are also good sci fi movies and this is a very
    good collection if you like fun made horror.
    sam kazman
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    i only got this dvd for the giant claw only. its great dvd its pre rodan.
    A Real Suprise!!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    This collection is actually very good. I bought it for The Giant Claw. The Werewolf is one of the best werewolf films Ive seen. As silly as the model of the bird is in the Giant Claw, the film is actually quite good. Well written, directed and acted. If you can just get past the bird and stop laughing long enough, I think you may enjoy this film.
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    Icons Of Horror: Hammer Films (2-disc) (The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb / The Two Faces Of Dr. Jekyll / Scream Of Fear / The Gorgon)

    Icons of Horror: Hammer Films (2-disc) (The Curse of the Mummys Tomb / The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll / Scream of Fear / The Gorgon)

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    The Curse of the Mummys Tomb
    When European Egyptologists Dubois, Giles and Bray discover the tomb of the Egyptian prince Ra, American entrepreneur and investor Alexander King insists on shipping the treasures and sarcophagus back to England for tour and display. Once there, someone with murderous intent has discovered the means of waking the centuries dead prince...

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    Though perhaps not as iconic as their Dracula and Frankenstein pictures, this quartet of fright flicks from Englands Hammer Films deliver enough Saturday afternoon creature feature thrills to please devotees of the legendary studios output and vintage horror fans alike. 1964s The Gorgon will be the title to attract the most immediate attention due to the presence of Hammers biggest stars, Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, in its cast, and its most celebrated director, Terence Fisher, behind the camera. Its an atmospheric and offbeat entry in the Hammer canon, with one of its most unusual villains: a snake-haired fiend from Greek mythology who turns men into stone. Cushing and Lee are typically fine (both are on the side of the angels for once), and the pictures sole stumbling block is the lackluster makeup for its monster. Lee is also present in supporting roles in two other films in the collection: Scream of Fear (1961), one of several competent psychological suspense features made by Hammer in the wake of Psycho, with Susan Strasberg as a fragile young woman plagued by terrible visions and a house full of suspicious types and Fishers The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960), a revamp of the Stevenson story with Paul Massie as the dour scientist whose personality experiments unleash a virile but unhinged alter ego. Hardcore Hammer aficionados will be thrilled to discover that the DVD version is uncut and preserves much of the (mildly) salacious material trimmed for its release in America under the title House of Fright. The final film on Icons of Horror is Curse of the Mummys Tomb, with Hammer exec Michael Carreras (son of company founder James Carreras) behind the camera for a featherweight monster romp that doesnt hold a candle to Terence Fishers Mummy in 1959. Unlike previous Icons of Horror DVDs, the supplemental features here are slim--just the theatrical trailers for each film--though they do offer their own degree of charm, especially the ballyhoo-heavy tone of Mummy and the oddly elegant and unnerving preview for Scream of Fear, which is centered solely around an image of Strasbergs face. --Paul Gaita
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    MPN :COLD27107D
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    Customer ReviewsIcons of Horror:Hammer Films
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    Awesome compilation dvd containing some of Hammer Films great horror films. The simply awesome Peter Cushing & Christopher Lee appear in just about all of them seprately & together(The Gorgon). Highly reccomended to everyone!
    Icons Of Horror
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    The Icons Of Horror from Hammer Films DVD-Excellent! I think Hammer Films have the best horror movies period.
    Personal Opinion
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
    Icons of Horror shows the best and worst excesses of the Hammer studios. The Curse of the Mummys Tomb while a little confusing is a very well done piece and The Gorgon is worth the value of the whole set in and of itself. However, The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll is a very poor and overly drawn out retelling of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, even though it was interesting to see them make Jekyll the uglier of the two and Hyde the suave and handsome member of the pair, placing all of Hydes ugliness on his inside. Scream of Fear is far too confusing and boring to comment on. All in all a good set if only for the Gorgon.
    Classic Hammer Horror Collection!
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    Curse of the Mummys Tomb & The Gorgon are
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    made! Curse is the best Mummy movie period.
    Both movies are well written & acted with
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    one of the greatest of Hammer movies like
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    worth the price of admission to your collection.
    3 out of 4 never before DVD released features from Hammer
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
    The following aspects are enough to highly recommend anyone interested in horror movies from the sixties to get a copy of this compilation: (1) three of the titles included in this package have been previously unavailable in DVD (scream of fear, the gorgon, the two faces of Dr. Jekyll) I am aware of Spanish and British DVD previous releases of "the curse of the mummys tomb (2) restoration and digital transfer is excellent in all 4 movies included (3) you get Christopher Lee playing roles in "scream of fear", "the gorgon", and "the two faces of Dr. Jekyll" (4) you get Peter Cushing confronting C. Lee in "the gorgon".

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    Rodan/War Of The Gargantuas

    Rodan/War of the Gargantuas

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    RODAN: Rodan, originally released in Japan in 1956 involves a giant monster being awoken from an ancient hibernation by human beings. In Rodan, miners digging far into the earth stumble across a clutch of giant, prehistoric insects which viciously attack several of the miners and prompt a government investigation into the matter. The giant bugs turn out to be little more than food for two gigantic flying beasts called Rodans, who hatch from giant eggs and proceed to terrorize the entire world. WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS: War of the Gargantuas, released in Japan in 1966 as "Frankensteins Monsters: Sanda versus Gaira" and a semi-sequel to Frankenstein Conquers The World. It introduces two giant, hairy humanoids called Gargantuas, which spawned from the discarded cells of Frankensteins Monster from the previous film and are described as brothers. The Green Gargantua is violent and savage, preying upon human beings as he lives in sea water, he is given the name Gaira for "stranger." The Brown Gargantua had been raised in captivity, and is docile and gentle because he resides in the Japan Alps, he is called Sanda for "mountain". The film follows the investigation and military engagements of these creatures until their climatic confrontation in Tokyo.
    Rate Points :4.5
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    Customer ReviewsA Great Package
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    Chances are, if youre reading this, youre already a fan of Japanese sf/monster films, so Ill cut to the essentials.
    This is a wonderful package, the kind many of us have learned to expect from Classic Media, including the attractive paperboard case for this two disc set. You are really getting 4 films, not counting the featurette on special effects. You get the two versions of each primary film, Rodan in English (with an annoying narrator who I thought unnecessary and irritating) and Japanese with subtitles (and without the added-for-American-audiences narrator), and the same treatment for War of the Gargantuas. As another reviewer commented, Rodan, the giant pterodactyl, never looked better than in this first appearance, who would be teamed up with Godzilla in later films. The second disk contains the venerable slugfest, War of the Gargantuas, both in its English version (where we hear a rather subdued Russ Tamblyn deliver lines in his own voice, sounding a little wry, particularly when he offers a sarcastic line) and again the Japanese version, longer and more explanatory in relating the film as a sort of sequel to the earlier Frankenstein Conquers the World.
    So there you have it, two complete versions of each primary film in DVD and a special featurette in an attractive case. What could be reasonably better?
    gargantua war brings back great memories
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    Rodan was awesome...and just watched War of the Gargantuas for the first time since I was a kid sleeping over at my cousins house when I was 10 years old. This movie awakened great memories for me. In fact we would go out play War of the Gargantuas in the backyard many times after we saw this movie as kids. While I didnt go out and turn cars over and knock down buildings after my most recent viewing, the film was as great as ever.
    I watched the film on a portable dvd player and the transfer by Classic Media was super with brilliant color and great film making. The classic ending and long duel between the brown and green Gargantua was a great ending that really didnt end after all. The Brown giant takes a royal beating in this film but the green giant gets his due from the Japanese military in the form of some electrifying moments..heh heh...
    Enjoy this Toho classic from the 60s!!! Its a great add to your collection of classic monster films. I watched the Japanese version of the movie and enjoyed every second. The subtitles do not take away from Ichiro Hondas greatness!!!!!

    Double your Kaiju ! Classic Japanese monsters rule !
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    This is a great double DVD set with both Rodan & War of the Gargantuas..
    First about War - is a sequel to Frankenstein Conquers the World. I have watched this movie for over 30 years. This one has Russ Tamblyn & famous Godzilla actors Kenji Sahara,Jun Tazaki,Kumi Mizuno (they are in quite a few Godzilla movies)The Brown Gargantua vs the Green Gargantua (Green is the evil one) Yes they are men in monster suits but the effects,models are all really good,the movie is fast paced,entertaining,good music score. These movies made lots of money in the Tokyo box office. Thoroughly enjoyable - I would recommend this to anyone curious about giant monster movies that like Godzilla, this is made by and acted by the same crew.
    Rodan (aka Radon in Japan)- 2 flying giant monsters terrorize Japan in the first Kaiju movie in color.The effects were decent (too many strings in some scenes) - it starts out with big bugs eating miners, who discover an egg and out comes Rodan who eats the bugs (they are tiny to Rodan) soon the 2 Rodans are flying everywhere.
    These 2 movies have something in common - a volcano does them all in...
    The DVD from classic media - if you are someone who likes English dubbed language - then it is as good as it will get on DVD, clean widescreen transfer on War. Rodan got lesser treatment as it is the same old VHS print used. English subtitles as well for those who want to see it for the original Japanese version. My DVD worked fine with subs. I think this is a must and great treat for fans of giant monster movies. Worth the price just for War alone ! :)
    happy camper
    Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
    I didnt think I would find this flick on DVD but amazon came through again . thank you
    Monster Week on the 4:30 Movie.
    Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
    Anyone old enough to remember the 4:30 movie in the Tri-State area will remember Godzilla, King Kong, and these 2 movies. What a thrill it is to finally see these 2 movies not only in their original language, but also in their Original Aspect Ratio.

    Hopefully the words wont get stuck in my throat, but I have been waiting a long time for these movies to be released on DVD. Thank you Classic Media for all the titles you have released. If you grew up watching Monster Week on the 4:30 movie, or the King Kong and Godzilla movies on Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday after, you must pick up this DVD set.
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