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DTV Junkyard 82

Dave Wain’s essential breakdown of this week’s cavalcade of straight-to-disc treats. Step inside the DTV Junkyard… Aside from releasing some of the most drool-inducing special edition Blu-ray’s of a whole host of spectacular cult movies from the last few decades, Scream Factory should also be credited with having a keen eye for a contemporary pick-up.… Read More DTV Junkyard 82

November 26, 2016March 11, 2017 Dave WainLeave a comment

DTV Junkyard 81

Dave Wain’s essential breakdown of this week’s cavalcade of straight-to-disc treats. Step inside the DTV Junkyard… A cursory glance at the IMDb page for THE HAUNTING OF ANNIE DYER, or Nocturnal Activity as it was previously known, boasts little to persuade you to invest in a purchase of 88 Films’ latest acquisition from director Steve… Read More DTV Junkyard 81

November 25, 2016March 11, 2017 Dave WainLeave a comment

DTV Junkyard 80

Dave Wain’s essential breakdown of this week’s cavalcade of straight-to-disc treats. Step inside the DTV Junkyard… I took home Misconduct the other day, the directorial debut of Shintaro Shimosawa, a guy who’s perhaps best known for producing the very recommendable remake of The Grudge with Sarah Michelle Gellar. It was a run-of-the-mill thriller, helped along… Read More DTV Junkyard 80

November 24, 2016March 11, 2017 Dave WainLeave a comment

DTV Junkyard 79

Dave Wain’s essential breakdown of this week’s cavalcade of straight-to-disc treats. Step inside the DTV Junkyard… We’re big fans of the Bousman here at Zombie Hamster, and rightly so, for in the last decade the thirty-seven year old filmmaker from Kansas has curated a varied and energetic body of work. From the consistency he brought… Read More DTV Junkyard 79

November 23, 2016April 29, 2017 Dave WainLeave a comment

DTV Junkyard 78

Dave Wain’s essential breakdown of this week’s cavalcade of straight-to-disc treats. Step inside the DTV Junkyard… “We’re not too keen on the artwork provided by the distributors” say Jack in the Box Films on their Facebook page about OFF PISTE, a movie they produced. Gilt Edge Media’s sleeve design is certainly eye-catching, but it’s not… Read More DTV Junkyard 78

November 22, 2016April 29, 2017 Dave WainLeave a comment

DTV Junkyard 77

Dave Wain’s essential breakdown of this week’s cavalcade of straight-to-disc treats. Step inside the DTV Junkyard… Faced with the latest Asylum title to find its way onto UK shores, there’s probably little point in spending the next two hundred words extolling the virtues of David Michael Latt’s low-budget production factory, as chances are the mere… Read More DTV Junkyard 77

November 20, 2016April 29, 2017 Dave WainLeave a comment

DTV Junkyard 76

Dave Wain’s essential breakdown of this week’s cavalcade of straight-to-disc treats. Step inside the DTV Junkyard… Having just picked up the very welcome, yet slightly problematic Australian Blu-ray of Richard Franklin’s Road Games, the appearance on the supermarket shelves this week of Abner Pastoll’s ROAD GAMES conjured up a quizzical tilt of the head as… Read More DTV Junkyard 76

November 19, 2016April 29, 2017 Dave WainLeave a comment

DTV Junkyard 75

Dave Wain’s essential breakdown of this week’s cavalcade of straight-to-disc treats. Step inside the DTV Junkyard… I called out 101 Films for their use of bogus cover quotes just over two years ago now, and with this weeks’ release of LAIR OF THE BEAST it looks like they’re up to their old tricks again: “Truly… Read More DTV Junkyard 75

November 18, 2016April 29, 2017 Dave WainLeave a comment

DTV Junkyard 74

Dave Wain’s essential breakdown of this week’s cavalcade of straight-to-disc treats. Step inside the DTV Junkyard… A quick glance to the right from my Junkyard writing position deep in the bowels of one of the last remaining movie rental stores in the UK, reveals that this establishment’s Brazilian cinema section is pretty much devoid of… Read More DTV Junkyard 74

November 17, 2016April 29, 2017 Dave WainLeave a comment

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