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Old 09-17-20 | 02:29 PM
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Little Monsters (1989) & Shivers (1975) are being carried by Walmart B&M stores. I'd check Online Store Inventory first before venturing out.

Two stores in my area showed them In-Stock but only one store had both on the shelves.

I'd recommend Shivers as a blind-buy but I would watch the trailer for Little Monsters first to see if it interests you.

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Old 09-17-20 | 04:04 PM
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as Blu said Cronenberg and pretty nice extras. Little Monsters is really a silly, stupid kids movie with Fred Savage and Howie Mandel as the leads. that should tell you all you need to know.
I kind of feel like Little Monsters might be one of those films that since I didn’t grow up with it I may not see the appeal in as the nostalgia factor isn’t there for me. I’m also not the hugest fan of Fred Savage or Howie Mandel. I don’t mind either of them but meh.

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Old 09-17-20 | 04:27 PM
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Little Monsters is Beetlejuice for 2nd graders.
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Old 09-17-20 | 05:29 PM
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Little Monsters is Beetlejuice for 2nd graders.
though not nearly as good or even close to Beetlejuice.
Old 09-24-20 | 01:43 PM
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I just posted my review of Shivers, if anyone's interested. I'm pretty burnt-out on writing right now, so it'll probably be the last review of mine you'll see for a while!
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Old 09-24-20 | 02:21 PM
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I just posted my review of Shivers, if anyone's interested. I'm pretty burnt-out on writing right now, so it'll probably be the last review of mine you'll see for a while!
Just read it. I watched the entire package last weekend, and you've covered it well, and hopefully, will encourage a few buys. I had the Arrow "All Region" re-do from 2018, and that was a nice set also. There's a 42-minute "Making Of" that uses excerpts from the interviews used in their entirety on the Vestron disc. I hadn't seen the film since it appeared on DVD in 2006 or so, and I had forgotten how dark the film goes. There are images and suggestions that certainly wouldn't be allowed today.
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Old 09-24-20 | 09:46 PM
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Re: Vestron Video Collector's Series (Lionsgate)

Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
I just posted my review of Shivers, if anyone's interested. I'm pretty burnt-out on writing right now, so it'll probably be the last review of mine you'll see for a while!
Weird. I can't seem to get the link to work. I've been debating a double dip since it's so cheap. I already have the Arrow release, but if it's a solid step up in video, I'd go for it.
Old 09-25-20 | 12:56 AM
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It’s sourced from the same master (Lionsgate actually supplied it to Arrow), so don’t expect any seismic differences.

The review link works for me, but the site’s redesign that went up a few days ago isn’t mobile-friendly, in case you’re on your phone.
Old 06-01-21 | 11:23 AM
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Coming to Blu-ray 7/16 from Vestron Video Collectors Series:

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Old 06-01-21 | 08:15 PM
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I always really enjoyed The Wraith. Definitely have to grab this one!
Old 06-01-21 | 10:07 PM
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I haven't seen it in years and years. Did it even get a DVD release?
Old 06-02-21 | 04:59 AM
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I haven't seen it in years and years. Did it even get a DVD release?
If only there was a website we could check…
Old 06-02-21 | 07:21 AM
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I thought they already released The Wraith a couple of years ago. Maybe it was announced then, and got pushed back because of the pandemic? I don't think the Vestron Collector's Series has seen many releases in recent memory, so it's good to see they're keeping it going.
Old 06-02-21 | 03:56 PM
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I think the only vestron release I have is Chopping Mall. I always wanted to pick up Maximum Overdrive but I’ve never seen it cheap.
Old 06-02-21 | 05:51 PM
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fuck yeah on The Wraith. that is an underrated classic!! and what a price.
Old 06-02-21 | 06:26 PM
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Re: Vestron Video Collector's Series (Lionsgate)

Back in the day seemed like most videos I rented were Vestron.
Old 06-02-21 | 07:43 PM
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Did you really know at the time though? Sure, now we know, but back then I didn’t know a production company from the ashy, sometimes itchy elbows I have.
Old 06-02-21 | 08:26 PM
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Excited about this release, especially if Vestron follows suit on how they priced their previous pair of releases (Shivers & Little Monsters).
Old 06-02-21 | 08:33 PM
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Re: Vestron Video Collector's Series (Lionsgate)

Originally Posted by PhantomStranger
I haven't seen it in years and years. Did it even get a DVD release?
Yes, I own the DVD release of The Wraith.
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Old 06-02-21 | 08:36 PM
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Me too. And digital.
Old 06-02-21 | 10:46 PM
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Did you really know at the time though? Sure, now we know, but back then I didn’t know a production company from the ashy, sometimes itchy elbows I have.
I knew, because the little thing came up before the movie. Vestron, New Line, Orion, those seemed to be frequent labels in my renting repertoire. Not that I focused on it, but it was definitely an integral part of the experience.

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Old 06-03-21 | 12:17 AM
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I knew, because the little thing came up before the movie. Vestron, New Line, Orion, those seemed to be frequent labels in my renting repertoire. Not that I focused on it, but it was definitely an integral part of the experience.
Exactly. All those logos are engrained in my brain.
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Old 08-05-21 | 01:41 PM
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Re: Vestron Video Collector's Series (Lionsgate)

I still need to pre-order Sundown.

Also I don't think I own Dementia 13 in any format, so I'll probably pick this one up. I've appreciated how cheap the Vestron titles have been as of late.

I read that Coppola went into his private collection for this film and assisted with the restoration process, which I believe will be a 4K transfer/restoration which is great.


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