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On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), audiences knew it would take more than magic to end the reign of that dastardly li'l fellow when Leprechaun 2 enjoyed its theatrical release. Directed by Rodman Flender from a story by Mark Jones, Turi Meyer, and Alfredo Septién, the film starred Warwick Davis, Charlie Heath, Shevonne Durkin, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"On his one thousandth birthday, an evil leprechaun selects the descendant of one of his slaves to have as his bride, leaving it up to the girl's boyfriend to save her."
For the record:
At the 1994 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Leprechaun 2 took home top honors in the category of 'Worst Film.'
-- EZ
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), audiences knew it would take more than magic to end the reign of that dastardly li'l fellow when Leprechaun 2 enjoyed its theatrical release. Directed by Rodman Flender from a story by Mark Jones, Turi Meyer, and Alfredo Septién, the film starred Warwick Davis, Charlie Heath, Shevonne Durkin, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"On his one thousandth birthday, an evil leprechaun selects the descendant of one of his slaves to have as his bride, leaving it up to the girl's boyfriend to save her."
For the record:
At the 1994 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, Leprechaun 2 took home top honors in the category of 'Worst Film.'
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On May 26, the blockbuster medieval adventure Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves arrives on 4K UHD. The legend of the English nobleman forced into outlaw life shines under the direction of Kevin Reynolds (Waterworld). The limited edition release features brand new 4K restorations of both the theatrical and extended cuts from the original negative by Arrow Films, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras.
Robin of Locksley (Kevin Costner, The Untouchables) follows King Richard the Lionheart (Sean Connery, Goldfinger) on a crusade to the Holy Land, only to end up imprisoned in Jerusalem. After years behind bars, Robin escapes with the help of Azeem Edin Bashir Al Bakir (Morgan Freeman, The Shawshank Redemption) and returns to England. Things have gone bad in Robin’s absence. The evil Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman, Die Hard) rules as a tyrant, dreaming of wearing the crown. Alongside his vicious cousin Guy of Gisborne (Michael Wincott, The Crow), he steals from the poor and the defiant rich alike, including Robin’s father (Brian Blessed, Flash Gordon). The Sheriff also sets his sights on marrying Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Scarface).
Special features include 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation of both cuts in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); original uncompressed stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an audio commentary with director Kevin Reynolds and actor Kevin Costner; an audio commentary with actors Morgan Freeman, Christian Slater, and others; a multi-part documentary featuring interviews with director of photography Douglas Milsome, editor Peter Boyle, and members of the creative team; an archival documentary hosted by Pierce Brosnan; archival 1991 interviews with Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Christian Slater, and Alan Rickman; Bryan Adams’ “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” performance at Slane Castle, Ireland; music soundtrack cues; the theatrical trailer; TV spots, an image gallery; a collectors’ perfect-bound booklet; two double-sided fold-out posters; and six postcard-sized artcards.
Robin of Locksley (Kevin Costner, The Untouchables) follows King Richard the Lionheart (Sean Connery, Goldfinger) on a crusade to the Holy Land, only to end up imprisoned in Jerusalem. After years behind bars, Robin escapes with the help of Azeem Edin Bashir Al Bakir (Morgan Freeman, The Shawshank Redemption) and returns to England. Things have gone bad in Robin’s absence. The evil Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman, Die Hard) rules as a tyrant, dreaming of wearing the crown. Alongside his vicious cousin Guy of Gisborne (Michael Wincott, The Crow), he steals from the poor and the defiant rich alike, including Robin’s father (Brian Blessed, Flash Gordon). The Sheriff also sets his sights on marrying Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Scarface).
Special features include 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation of both cuts in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); original uncompressed stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an audio commentary with director Kevin Reynolds and actor Kevin Costner; an audio commentary with actors Morgan Freeman, Christian Slater, and others; a multi-part documentary featuring interviews with director of photography Douglas Milsome, editor Peter Boyle, and members of the creative team; an archival documentary hosted by Pierce Brosnan; archival 1991 interviews with Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Christian Slater, and Alan Rickman; Bryan Adams’ “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” performance at Slane Castle, Ireland; music soundtrack cues; the theatrical trailer; TV spots, an image gallery; a collectors’ perfect-bound booklet; two double-sided fold-out posters; and six postcard-sized artcards.
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On May 5, the time traveling Sci-Fi epic G.I. Samurai makes its North American debut on Blu-ray, illustrating what happens when a modern military unit is transported back to Japan’s Sengoku period. The limited edition release includes High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of the Japanese version and the English language version, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras.
The night feels strange for a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force unit out on maneuvers during a war games exercise. Nearly two dozen troops, along with a tank and a helicopter, wait on a beach for a rendezvous when the dawn sky turns psychedelic. Even their leader Lieutenant Yoshiaki Iba (Sonny Chiba, The Street Fighter), can’t make sense of what’s happening. Arrows suddenly rain down on the soldiers without warning. They have slipped back in time 400 years and find themselves surrounded by a samurai army. Can their modern weapons withstand the ancient attackers?
Special features include the original lossless Japanese mono and 4.0 stereo surround audio, and remixed 5.1 surround audio; optional newly translated English subtitles; two optional viewing modes via seamless branching: the original Japanese version or the uncut English-language version titled Time Slip, with lossless English mono audio; a brand new audio commentary by Samm Deighan and Tom Mes; an introduction by Japanese film specialist Mark Schilling; an appreciation by author Matt Alt; a discussion of the film by authors and film critics Masaaki Nomura and Tatsuya Masuto; archival cast and crew interviews with Sonny Chiba, Isao Natsuyagi, Hiromitsu Suzuki, Kamayatsu Monsieur, Jun Eto, and Isao Kuraishi; original theatrical trailers; an image gallery; and a collectors’ booklet.
The night feels strange for a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force unit out on maneuvers during a war games exercise. Nearly two dozen troops, along with a tank and a helicopter, wait on a beach for a rendezvous when the dawn sky turns psychedelic. Even their leader Lieutenant Yoshiaki Iba (Sonny Chiba, The Street Fighter), can’t make sense of what’s happening. Arrows suddenly rain down on the soldiers without warning. They have slipped back in time 400 years and find themselves surrounded by a samurai army. Can their modern weapons withstand the ancient attackers?
Special features include the original lossless Japanese mono and 4.0 stereo surround audio, and remixed 5.1 surround audio; optional newly translated English subtitles; two optional viewing modes via seamless branching: the original Japanese version or the uncut English-language version titled Time Slip, with lossless English mono audio; a brand new audio commentary by Samm Deighan and Tom Mes; an introduction by Japanese film specialist Mark Schilling; an appreciation by author Matt Alt; a discussion of the film by authors and film critics Masaaki Nomura and Tatsuya Masuto; archival cast and crew interviews with Sonny Chiba, Isao Natsuyagi, Hiromitsu Suzuki, Kamayatsu Monsieur, Jun Eto, and Isao Kuraishi; original theatrical trailers; an image gallery; and a collectors’ booklet.
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On this day in 1989 (in Canada and the U.S.), it was terror on the high seas when Dead Calm enjoyed its theatrical release. Directed by Phillip Noyce from a story by Terry Hayes and Charles Williams, the film starred Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman, Billy Zane, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a tragedy, John Ingram and his wife Rae are spending some time isolated at sea, when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship."
For the record:
Along with some positive praise from the Australian Film Institute, Dead Calm caught the attention of the 1991 Saturn Awards with actress Nicole Kidman receiving a nomination in the category of 'Best Actress.'
-- EZ
On this day in 1989 (in Canada and the U.S.), it was terror on the high seas when Dead Calm enjoyed its theatrical release. Directed by Phillip Noyce from a story by Terry Hayes and Charles Williams, the film starred Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman, Billy Zane, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a tragedy, John Ingram and his wife Rae are spending some time isolated at sea, when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship."
For the record:
Along with some positive praise from the Australian Film Institute, Dead Calm caught the attention of the 1991 Saturn Awards with actress Nicole Kidman receiving a nomination in the category of 'Best Actress.'
-- EZ
From Google.com:
Dead Calm (1989) is a highly praised Australian psychological thriller directed by Phillip Noyce, starring Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, and Billy Zane. The film follows a grieving couple who rescue a psychotic stranger from a sinking ship, leading to a tense, claustrophobic battle for survival on the high seas. It is noted for its intense acting, suspense, and direction.
Key details about the film:
Dead Calm (1989) is a highly praised Australian psychological thriller directed by Phillip Noyce, starring Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, and Billy Zane. The film follows a grieving couple who rescue a psychotic stranger from a sinking ship, leading to a tense, claustrophobic battle for survival on the high seas. It is noted for its intense acting, suspense, and direction.
Key details about the film:
- Plot: Rae Ingram (Kidman) and her husband John (Neill) are sailing in the Pacific to recover from a tragic accident. They encounter Hughie Warriner (Zane), who claims his shipmates died of food poisoning, but it is quickly revealed he is a violent killer who takes over their yacht, separating the couple.
- Setting & Atmosphere: The film is characterized by its isolated, "dead calm" atmosphere, creating intense suspense. The plot focuses on a "chamber thriller" setup with only three main characters.
- Reception: The film was lauded for its performances, particularly Kidman's rise to international stardom in her role as a smart, resilient protagonist. It is known for its intense action scenes and psychological, "cat-and-mouse" dynamics.
- Production: Produced by George Miller (known for Mad Max), it was adapted from the 1963 novel of the same name by Charles Williams.
- Legacy: Dead Calm is considered a masterclass in tension, often praised for its taut, 90-minute thriller pacing.
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On May 5, the action-packed sci-fi thriller Blue Thunder makes its global 4K UHD debut, exposing a future where military-grade surveillance takes to the skies above the streets of Los Angeles. This limited edition release features a brand new 4K restoration from the original negative, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras.
Officer Frank Murphy (Roy Scheider, Jaws) pilots a helicopter for the Los Angeles Police Department. During a nighttime aerial patrol, Frank and partner Officer Richard Lymangood (Daniel Stern, Home Alone) spy on a woman exercising, leading them to miss a councilwoman being murdered nearby, resulting in their suspension. Frank's punishment doesn’t last long. His superior (Warren Oates, The Wild Bunch) needs him to test the next generation of police helicopters. The futuristic vehicle, nicknamed “Blue Thunder,” features bulletproof armor, state-of-the-art surveillance equipment, whisper mode, and advanced weaponry. With the 1984 Summer Olympics on the horizon, the city is eager to put it into action. But Frank has his doubts. The program’s test pilot, F.E. Cochrane (Malcolm McDowell, A Clockwork Orange), is a man he grew to despise during their time in Vietnam. As tensions escalate, Frank becomes increasingly suspicious of the technology, culminating in a high-stakes aerial showdown above the City of Angels.
Blue Thunder was directed by John Badham (Saturday Night Fever, WarGames), who staged thrilling helicopter stunts around the skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles without the use of CGI. The film also stars Candy Clark (The Man Who Fell to Earth), Joe Santos (The Rockford Files), and Anthony James (High Plains Drifter).
Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentations in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); original restored lossless 2.0 stereo audio and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 remix; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an archival audio commentary by director John Badham and others; brand new interviews with John Badham, Malcolm McDowell, and Candy Clark; an archival three-part documentary; an archival featurette on the design and construction of the iconic helicopter; an archival 1983 promotion featurette; an extended scene; the theatrical trailer; image gallery; and a collectors’ booklet featuring the original production notes.
Officer Frank Murphy (Roy Scheider, Jaws) pilots a helicopter for the Los Angeles Police Department. During a nighttime aerial patrol, Frank and partner Officer Richard Lymangood (Daniel Stern, Home Alone) spy on a woman exercising, leading them to miss a councilwoman being murdered nearby, resulting in their suspension. Frank's punishment doesn’t last long. His superior (Warren Oates, The Wild Bunch) needs him to test the next generation of police helicopters. The futuristic vehicle, nicknamed “Blue Thunder,” features bulletproof armor, state-of-the-art surveillance equipment, whisper mode, and advanced weaponry. With the 1984 Summer Olympics on the horizon, the city is eager to put it into action. But Frank has his doubts. The program’s test pilot, F.E. Cochrane (Malcolm McDowell, A Clockwork Orange), is a man he grew to despise during their time in Vietnam. As tensions escalate, Frank becomes increasingly suspicious of the technology, culminating in a high-stakes aerial showdown above the City of Angels.
Blue Thunder was directed by John Badham (Saturday Night Fever, WarGames), who staged thrilling helicopter stunts around the skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles without the use of CGI. The film also stars Candy Clark (The Man Who Fell to Earth), Joe Santos (The Rockford Files), and Anthony James (High Plains Drifter).
Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentations in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); original restored lossless 2.0 stereo audio and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 remix; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an archival audio commentary by director John Badham and others; brand new interviews with John Badham, Malcolm McDowell, and Candy Clark; an archival three-part documentary; an archival featurette on the design and construction of the iconic helicopter; an archival 1983 promotion featurette; an extended scene; the theatrical trailer; image gallery; and a collectors’ booklet featuring the original production notes.
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(NOTE: The following review will contain minor spoilers necessary solely for the discussion of plot and/or characters. If you’re the type of reader who prefers a review entirely spoiler-free, then I’d encourage you to skip down to the last few paragraphs for the final assessment. If, however, you’re accepting of a few modest hints at ‘things to come,’ then read on …)
From the film’s IMDB.com page citation:
“A quantum physics student must fight for his life and the girl he loves when he discovers the universe is governed by 7 parallel time-lines and her estranged ex-boyfriend is out to kill her in every single one.”
The very nature of independent filmmaking means that storytellers typically have to work a lot harder to develop something special.
You see, indie filmmaking – often dubbed ‘guerrilla filmmaking’ – doesn’t have any of the flash and sizzle generally associated with studio efforts. These auteurs don’t have as much money to spend, meaning that they’re usually hampered with unpaid or lowly-paid screen talent, nor can they throw a few bucks into costumes, art direction, or special effects. The lack of such extras – more often than not – does get covered over to a degree with smart, snappy direction or some fascinating premise – an inspired nugget that helps bring all of this to life. But when you have absolutely nothing else to bring to the picture … well … then you end up with efforts to look very much like The Time Vortex (2025), an ill-conceived and poorly-made quickie that winds up feeling nearly empty of characters and emotions.
Nathan Dubrowski (played by Alex Kraft) is a graduate student who stumbles across the ability to travel between several overlapping timelines when – ahem – he spills his energy drink on the experiment. (Who would’ve thought that the missing ingredient to dimension-hopping was a Red Bull knock-off?) Lo and behold, the university’s evil student janitor Carter (Bryan Barron) decides he can use the technology to track down and kill Inaya Gupta (Rabbani Kaur), the one-time girlfriend who turns against him once she ‘takes a shine’ to Nathan. Before these universes collapse upon themselves, Nathan must vanquish the enemy, win over the girl, and somehow come to peace with his bitter, dying father Clem (Randy R Roberts) in what might be one of the most unnecessary subplots in the history of indie film.
Well …
On one level, it’s difficult to process an ‘attempted film’ like Vortex because, frankly, no one wants to be cruel critically. These are not marquee names associated with the project; and the whole mise en scene throughout has the feeling of being a student flick, something that sporadically feels like it surpassed the level of commitment and/or interest of all involved along the way. For example, in what world does a professor wait for a round of applause from his students for simply completing the day’s lesson plan? Furthermore, why would an editor insert frames of black between continuous scenes playing out on screen, an insertion which normally signals the end of sequence, when the action hasn’t concluded? It’s this kind of clumsiness that plagues Vortex, so much so that there’s really no way to ignore the elephant in the room.
Writer/director George Kaplan may’ve bitten off more than he can chew here.
An experienced director can sometimes do something special with an inferior script by imbuing the work with some technical flourishes here and there; but when that doesn’t happen in some way – be it vivid visuals or squeezing a notable performance out of an actor or two – there’s little else to stimulate the viewers except the strength of ideas. A quick look at the man’s profile on IMDB.com suggests that this is early in his career, so as a storyteller he didn’t quite have enough in his bag of tricks to pull anything off of note here. While Vortex tries to make bank with the idea of these overlapping universes slowly failing, there’s just no palpable tension conveyed by what’s captured on screen. The lack of any sense of urgency – along with Thespians who just couldn’t dial it up to eleven when needed – robs this one of life itself when all audiences needed was a pulse.
The Time Vortex (2025) was produced by Lot1 Productions and Prolific Pictures. DVD distribution (for this particular release) has been coordinated by the fine folks at Allied Vaughn. As for the technical specifications? While I’m no trained video expert, I can still assure readers that the minimally requirements of having a motion picture have been met here … and I do mean minimal. (There’s one painful sequence involving the university’s ‘subterranean lair’ that’s some terribly obvious post production effects work, so try not to laugh.) Lastly, if you’re looking for special features? You’re going to have to look elsewhere because this is a bare bone release.
Alas, folks, this one remains … Hard To Recommend.
To the film’s benefit, The Time Vortex tries fairly late in its presentation to ramp up the excitement and make a little something of itself for the audience; but writer/director Kaplan just have nothing left in the tank to make the race-against-time worthwhile, allowing this painfully murky production instead to plod from one parallel world to the next with the screen talent feigning excitement along the way. It isn’t as if there weren’t some interesting ideas packed in here to keep folks watching; and, yet, the amateurish presentation – from staging to acting to technical trickery – kills any momentum at each and every opportunity. (Was this a student film? If so, did he graduate? If he graduated, then why? Did he pay off the dean?) A turgid experience from start to finish.
In the interests of fairness, I’m pleased to disclose that the fine folks at Allied Vaughn provided me with a complimentary Blu-ray of The Time Vortex (2025) by request for the expressed purpose of completing this review. Their contribution to me in no way, shape, or form influenced my opinion of it.
-- EZ
From the film’s IMDB.com page citation:
“A quantum physics student must fight for his life and the girl he loves when he discovers the universe is governed by 7 parallel time-lines and her estranged ex-boyfriend is out to kill her in every single one.”
The very nature of independent filmmaking means that storytellers typically have to work a lot harder to develop something special.
You see, indie filmmaking – often dubbed ‘guerrilla filmmaking’ – doesn’t have any of the flash and sizzle generally associated with studio efforts. These auteurs don’t have as much money to spend, meaning that they’re usually hampered with unpaid or lowly-paid screen talent, nor can they throw a few bucks into costumes, art direction, or special effects. The lack of such extras – more often than not – does get covered over to a degree with smart, snappy direction or some fascinating premise – an inspired nugget that helps bring all of this to life. But when you have absolutely nothing else to bring to the picture … well … then you end up with efforts to look very much like The Time Vortex (2025), an ill-conceived and poorly-made quickie that winds up feeling nearly empty of characters and emotions.
Nathan Dubrowski (played by Alex Kraft) is a graduate student who stumbles across the ability to travel between several overlapping timelines when – ahem – he spills his energy drink on the experiment. (Who would’ve thought that the missing ingredient to dimension-hopping was a Red Bull knock-off?) Lo and behold, the university’s evil student janitor Carter (Bryan Barron) decides he can use the technology to track down and kill Inaya Gupta (Rabbani Kaur), the one-time girlfriend who turns against him once she ‘takes a shine’ to Nathan. Before these universes collapse upon themselves, Nathan must vanquish the enemy, win over the girl, and somehow come to peace with his bitter, dying father Clem (Randy R Roberts) in what might be one of the most unnecessary subplots in the history of indie film.
Well …
On one level, it’s difficult to process an ‘attempted film’ like Vortex because, frankly, no one wants to be cruel critically. These are not marquee names associated with the project; and the whole mise en scene throughout has the feeling of being a student flick, something that sporadically feels like it surpassed the level of commitment and/or interest of all involved along the way. For example, in what world does a professor wait for a round of applause from his students for simply completing the day’s lesson plan? Furthermore, why would an editor insert frames of black between continuous scenes playing out on screen, an insertion which normally signals the end of sequence, when the action hasn’t concluded? It’s this kind of clumsiness that plagues Vortex, so much so that there’s really no way to ignore the elephant in the room.
Writer/director George Kaplan may’ve bitten off more than he can chew here.
An experienced director can sometimes do something special with an inferior script by imbuing the work with some technical flourishes here and there; but when that doesn’t happen in some way – be it vivid visuals or squeezing a notable performance out of an actor or two – there’s little else to stimulate the viewers except the strength of ideas. A quick look at the man’s profile on IMDB.com suggests that this is early in his career, so as a storyteller he didn’t quite have enough in his bag of tricks to pull anything off of note here. While Vortex tries to make bank with the idea of these overlapping universes slowly failing, there’s just no palpable tension conveyed by what’s captured on screen. The lack of any sense of urgency – along with Thespians who just couldn’t dial it up to eleven when needed – robs this one of life itself when all audiences needed was a pulse.
The Time Vortex (2025) was produced by Lot1 Productions and Prolific Pictures. DVD distribution (for this particular release) has been coordinated by the fine folks at Allied Vaughn. As for the technical specifications? While I’m no trained video expert, I can still assure readers that the minimally requirements of having a motion picture have been met here … and I do mean minimal. (There’s one painful sequence involving the university’s ‘subterranean lair’ that’s some terribly obvious post production effects work, so try not to laugh.) Lastly, if you’re looking for special features? You’re going to have to look elsewhere because this is a bare bone release.
Alas, folks, this one remains … Hard To Recommend.
To the film’s benefit, The Time Vortex tries fairly late in its presentation to ramp up the excitement and make a little something of itself for the audience; but writer/director Kaplan just have nothing left in the tank to make the race-against-time worthwhile, allowing this painfully murky production instead to plod from one parallel world to the next with the screen talent feigning excitement along the way. It isn’t as if there weren’t some interesting ideas packed in here to keep folks watching; and, yet, the amateurish presentation – from staging to acting to technical trickery – kills any momentum at each and every opportunity. (Was this a student film? If so, did he graduate? If he graduated, then why? Did he pay off the dean?) A turgid experience from start to finish.
In the interests of fairness, I’m pleased to disclose that the fine folks at Allied Vaughn provided me with a complimentary Blu-ray of The Time Vortex (2025) by request for the expressed purpose of completing this review. Their contribution to me in no way, shape, or form influenced my opinion of it.
-- EZ
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On this day in 1945 (in the United Kingdom), the big city of London, England played host for an exclusive theatrical premiere engagement of Blithe Spirit. Directed by David Lean from the stage play written by Noël Coward, the film starred Rex Harrison, Constance Cummings, Kay Hammond, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A man and his second wife are haunted by the ghost of his first wife."
For the record:
-- EZ
On this day in 1945 (in the United Kingdom), the big city of London, England played host for an exclusive theatrical premiere engagement of Blithe Spirit. Directed by David Lean from the stage play written by Noël Coward, the film starred Rex Harrison, Constance Cummings, Kay Hammond, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A man and his second wife are haunted by the ghost of his first wife."
For the record:
- At the 1947 Academy Awards, Blithe Spirit took home top honors in the category of 'Best Effects - Special Effects.'
- In 1996, Blithe Spirit enjoyed a Hugo Awards nomination in their 'Retro Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation' category.
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On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), There's Nothing Out There enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Written and directed by Rolfe Kanefsky, the film starred Craig Peck, Wendy Bednarz, Bonnie Bowers, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When a horror film buff tries to warn his friends spending spring break in a house in the woods of impending danger, they scoff at him, that is, until a huge mutant frog starts to pick them up one by one."
-- EZ
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), There's Nothing Out There enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Written and directed by Rolfe Kanefsky, the film starred Craig Peck, Wendy Bednarz, Bonnie Bowers, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When a horror film buff tries to warn his friends spending spring break in a house in the woods of impending danger, they scoff at him, that is, until a huge mutant frog starts to pick them up one by one."
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On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), the Information Superhighway was lit up with the streaming release of Mummy Dearest. Directed by White Cross from a story by Jared Vineyard, the film starred Lou Ferrigno, Tara Reid, Jennifer Cozza James, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A mother recently confined to a wheelchair moves into her daughter's home, but suggestions that the house is haunted and strange behavior by her daughter's boyfriend send her on a journey into madness."
-- EZ
On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), the Information Superhighway was lit up with the streaming release of Mummy Dearest. Directed by White Cross from a story by Jared Vineyard, the film starred Lou Ferrigno, Tara Reid, Jennifer Cozza James, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A mother recently confined to a wheelchair moves into her daughter's home, but suggestions that the house is haunted and strange behavior by her daughter's boyfriend send her on a journey into madness."
-- EZ
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On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), the big city of Appleton, Wisconsin played host for an exclusive theatrical premiere engagement of Wraith. Written and directed by Michael O. Sajbel, the film starred Jackson Hurst, Ali Hillis, Lance Henriksen, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After living in an old mansion for almost 10 years a family suddenly discovers a ghost-like presence trying to communicate with them. A super-natural thriller."
-- EZ
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), the big city of Appleton, Wisconsin played host for an exclusive theatrical premiere engagement of Wraith. Written and directed by Michael O. Sajbel, the film starred Jackson Hurst, Ali Hillis, Lance Henriksen, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After living in an old mansion for almost 10 years a family suddenly discovers a ghost-like presence trying to communicate with them. A super-natural thriller."
-- EZ