It's been a long time coming, but Bloodstone, Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth's only English language film, is finally arriving on special edition Blu-ray from Arrow Video. Co-written and produced by cult and exploitation icon Nico Mastorakis and directed by Dwight Little, Bloodstone is the story of a honeymooning couple in India played by Brett Stimely and Anna Nicholas, who stumble into the adventure of a lifetime when they cross paths with an international jewel thief. Stepping in as their unlikely partner and guide is Shyam Babu, played by Rajinikanth, a taxi driver with more than a few surprises up his sleeve. Arrow Video have given us the first look at their...
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- 4/24/2020
- Screen Anarchy
What would you do if going outside meant being killed by a raging hurricane, but staying indoors meant being hacked to pieces by a sickle wielding maniac? Arrow Video presents The Wind, from prolific genre filmmaker Nico Mastorakis, the director behind such cult classics as Hired to Kill and Island of Death.
When mystery novelist Sian Anderson arrives in the remote Greek town of Monemvasia, Elias Appleby, the pompous British landlord of the house she s renting warns her of two dangers: the wind, which gets dangerously strong at night, and Phil (Wings Hauser, Vi...
When mystery novelist Sian Anderson arrives in the remote Greek town of Monemvasia, Elias Appleby, the pompous British landlord of the house she s renting warns her of two dangers: the wind, which gets dangerously strong at night, and Phil (Wings Hauser, Vi...
- 4/15/2020
- QuietEarth.us
As Scream Factory continues to diversify their slate of releases — most recently striking a licensing deal with Warner Bros. at long last, resulting in more John Carpenter titles joining the lineup — one of the exciting parts of the company continues to be their commitment to giving smaller, lesser-known catalogue titles the HD treatment. They’re not always great, but they’re always worth checking out.
First up is Nightmare at Noon from Greek madman Nico Mastorakis, the director responsible for Island of Death, The Zero Boys, and Hired to Kill. Part crazy action movie, part zombie outbreak movie, Nightmare at Noon finds a small town’s water supply being tainted by a mad scientist, which turns all those who drink it into crazed, mutated monsters. If that premise doesn’t grab you — and as a genre fan, it probably should — the cast is pure B-movie heaven: Wings Hauser, Bo Hopkins,...
First up is Nightmare at Noon from Greek madman Nico Mastorakis, the director responsible for Island of Death, The Zero Boys, and Hired to Kill. Part crazy action movie, part zombie outbreak movie, Nightmare at Noon finds a small town’s water supply being tainted by a mad scientist, which turns all those who drink it into crazed, mutated monsters. If that premise doesn’t grab you — and as a genre fan, it probably should — the cast is pure B-movie heaven: Wings Hauser, Bo Hopkins,...
- 5/7/2018
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
Last year Arrow Video graced the world with a Blu-ray release of the rightly notorious piece of '70's cult madness, Island of Death. The director of that film, Greek impresario Nico Mastorakis, was little known by films fans outside of cult circles, but Arrow has partnered with Mastorakis to now release a pair of his later works, hillbilly survival slasher The Zero Boys and classic '80's low budget anctioner Hired to Kill. Though neither of these films is anywhere near as infamous as Island of Death, both have something to offer cult film fans, so we decided to take a look....
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- 6/15/2016
- Screen Anarchy
Last year Arrow Video graced the world with a Blu-ray release of the rightly notorious piece of '70's cult madness, Island of Death. The director of that film, Greek impresario Nico Mastorakis, was little known by films fans outside of cult circles, but Arrow has partnered with Mastorakis to now release a pair of his later works, hillbilly survival slasher The Zero Boys and classic '80's low budget anctioner Hired to Kill. Though neither of these films is anywhere near as infamous as Island of Death, both have something to offer cult film fans, so we decided to take a look....
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- 6/15/2016
- Screen Anarchy
Stars: Brian Thompson, Oliver Reed, George Kennedy, José Ferrer, Michelle Moffett, Barbara Niven, Jordana Capra, Kendall Conrad, Kim Lonsdale, Jude Mussetter, Penelope Reed, David Sawyer, Angela Gerekou | Written by Fred Perry, Kirk Ellis | Directed by Nico Mastorakis
What would you think if I pitched a version of The Magnificent Seven to you, but the seven were women? In the days when we are looking at a female Ghostbusters (not a bad thing) you’d probably nod and think it was a good idea (or complain). Fact is, it has already been made decades ago and directed by Nico Mastorakis. Hired to Kill is an interesting cult gem, so it’s no wonder Arrow Video have released it on Blu-ray.
Mercenary Frank Ryan (Brian Thompson) is tasked with taking out a South American dictator, and freeing a revolutionary leader by the CIA. Knowing that the countries ruler, Michal Bartos’ (Oliver Reed...
What would you think if I pitched a version of The Magnificent Seven to you, but the seven were women? In the days when we are looking at a female Ghostbusters (not a bad thing) you’d probably nod and think it was a good idea (or complain). Fact is, it has already been made decades ago and directed by Nico Mastorakis. Hired to Kill is an interesting cult gem, so it’s no wonder Arrow Video have released it on Blu-ray.
Mercenary Frank Ryan (Brian Thompson) is tasked with taking out a South American dictator, and freeing a revolutionary leader by the CIA. Knowing that the countries ruler, Michal Bartos’ (Oliver Reed...
- 5/19/2016
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
In this episode of Off The Shelf, Ryan and Brian take a look at the new DVD and Blu-ray releases for Tuesday, May 17th 2016.
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Follow-Up A History of Disney Television Animation: volume I Amazon purchases News Criterion August titles Kino Lorber: I The Jury, Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend, The Neptune Factor, Finders Keepers Code Red: Screams of a Winter Night, The Working Girls Scorpion Releasing: Don’t Go In The House, also – Go Tell the Spartans – through Screen Archives Links to Amazon Candy Cop Rock: The Complete Series Dark Passage FitzPatrick Traveltalks: Volume 1 For Men Only / School for Sex Hired To Kill I Saw What You Did Killer Force The Last Command (Masters of Cinema) The Naked Island Too Late for Tears (Flicker Alley) Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me? The Witch...
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Follow-Up A History of Disney Television Animation: volume I Amazon purchases News Criterion August titles Kino Lorber: I The Jury, Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend, The Neptune Factor, Finders Keepers Code Red: Screams of a Winter Night, The Working Girls Scorpion Releasing: Don’t Go In The House, also – Go Tell the Spartans – through Screen Archives Links to Amazon Candy Cop Rock: The Complete Series Dark Passage FitzPatrick Traveltalks: Volume 1 For Men Only / School for Sex Hired To Kill I Saw What You Did Killer Force The Last Command (Masters of Cinema) The Naked Island Too Late for Tears (Flicker Alley) Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me? The Witch...
- 5/18/2016
- by Ryan Gallagher
- CriterionCast
Belladonna Of Sadness
Release Date: Coming Soon from Cinelicious Pics Written By: Yoshiyuki Fukuda, Jules Michelet (novel), Eiichi Yamamoto Directed By: Eiichi Yamamoto Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Katsuyuki Itô, Aiko Nagayama
When I heard about Cinelicious Pics’ plans to restore and release the long lost 1973 anime Belladonna Of Sadness, I was well and truly excited. I’m a huge aficionado of 70s-era anime, and this baby has been a “holy grail” of sorts for folks like me for a good many years — much desired but damn near impossible to obtain. So that being said, and with those expectations set freakin’ sky high, let’s see if ol’ Belladonna was worth the wait or will it just fill me with sadness of my own!
Belladonna Of Sadness, based loosely (and by that I mean hardly at all) on the French novel La Sorcière by Jules Michelet, tells the brutal tale of Jeanne,...
Release Date: Coming Soon from Cinelicious Pics Written By: Yoshiyuki Fukuda, Jules Michelet (novel), Eiichi Yamamoto Directed By: Eiichi Yamamoto Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Katsuyuki Itô, Aiko Nagayama
When I heard about Cinelicious Pics’ plans to restore and release the long lost 1973 anime Belladonna Of Sadness, I was well and truly excited. I’m a huge aficionado of 70s-era anime, and this baby has been a “holy grail” of sorts for folks like me for a good many years — much desired but damn near impossible to obtain. So that being said, and with those expectations set freakin’ sky high, let’s see if ol’ Belladonna was worth the wait or will it just fill me with sadness of my own!
Belladonna Of Sadness, based loosely (and by that I mean hardly at all) on the French novel La Sorcière by Jules Michelet, tells the brutal tale of Jeanne,...
- 5/16/2016
- by DanielXIII
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Fans of cult cinema are more than familiar with the name, Nico Mastorakis. The director behind such fare as “Island Of Death,” “Zero Boys,” and “Terminal Exposure,” kicked off the ’90s co-helming “Hired To Kill.” It’s an entry into his oeuvre fans will want to track down, and thanks to Arrow Video, its arriving on home […]
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- 5/16/2016
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
To mark the release of Hired to Kill on 16th May, we’ve been given 3 copies to give away on Blu-ray. Action movie staple Brian Thompson (whose brief turn in 1984’s The Terminator led to a starring role in the 1986 Sylvester Stallone vehicle Cobra) stars as Frank Ryan, a mercenary sent to track down
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- 5/16/2016
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
★★☆☆☆Hired to Kill, the cult film from notorious Greek director, disgraced journalist and purveyor of bottom- of-the-barrel trash TV, Nico Mastorakis, cannot, for most viewers, be recommended in good conscience. A bargain bin clone of 1985's Commando, Hired to Kill boasts performances bad enough to make even Arnie wince, forgettable action, and a ludicrous Zoolander-esque premise. An ex-commando type and seven colleagues unconvincingly pose as an effete fashion designer replete with seven beautiful (and deadly!) models - a daft concept that is sadly squandered by its own cringingly sexist and frequently homophobic execution.
- 5/16/2016
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Mvd Entertainment Group is furthering the Us distribution of cult film specialists "Arrow Video" with new movie titles available May 2016, including "Hired To Kill" in a Director Approved Special Edition Blu-ray + DVD, "Killer Dames: Two Gothic Chillers" By Emilio P. Miraglia in Blu-ray + DVD and "Blood Bath" as a 2 Disc - Limited Edition:
"Hired To Kill" , starring Oliver Reed and George Kennedy, is a new 4K restoration of the action thriller, approved by writer-director Nico Mastorakis in High Def Blu-ray and Standard Definition DVD presentations. Extras include "Hired to Direct", an interview with Mastorakis, "Undercover Mercenary", an interview with actor Brian Thompson, the film's original theatrical trailer, a stills gallery, the original screenplay "Freedom or Death" (Bd/DVD-rom Content), a reversible sleeve with original artwork by Graham Humphreys, plus a fully-illustrated collector's booklet with writing on the film from critic James Oliver.
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"Hired To Kill" , starring Oliver Reed and George Kennedy, is a new 4K restoration of the action thriller, approved by writer-director Nico Mastorakis in High Def Blu-ray and Standard Definition DVD presentations. Extras include "Hired to Direct", an interview with Mastorakis, "Undercover Mercenary", an interview with actor Brian Thompson, the film's original theatrical trailer, a stills gallery, the original screenplay "Freedom or Death" (Bd/DVD-rom Content), a reversible sleeve with original artwork by Graham Humphreys, plus a fully-illustrated collector's booklet with writing on the film from critic James Oliver.
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- 4/12/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Arrow Video Us – May 2016 Releases
New from Arrow Video Us Hired To Kill (Director Approved Special Edition Blu-ray + Dvd) Killer Dames: Two Gothic Chillers By Emilio P. Miraglia [Blu-ray + Dvd] Blood Bath (2 Disc – Limited Edition) via Mvd Entertainment Group Mvd Entertainment Group furthers the distribution of Arrow Video in the Us with several new titles in May… Hired To …
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New from Arrow Video Us Hired To Kill (Director Approved Special Edition Blu-ray + Dvd) Killer Dames: Two Gothic Chillers By Emilio P. Miraglia [Blu-ray + Dvd] Blood Bath (2 Disc – Limited Edition) via Mvd Entertainment Group Mvd Entertainment Group furthers the distribution of Arrow Video in the Us with several new titles in May… Hired To …
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- 4/9/2016
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Mvd Entertainment Group looks to please Emilio P. Miraglia fans with Arrow Video’s May Us Blu-ray releases, including the Killer Dames box set collecting The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave and The Red Queen Kills Seven Times. Horror fans can also look forward to Arrow’s high-definition release of 1966’s Blood Bath that features all four versions of the Roger Corman-produced film.
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Hired To Kill (Director Approved Special Edition Blu-ray + DVD)
No man on earth could get him out of prison alive. Seven women will try.
Release Date: May 17th
List Price: $29.95
Starring legendary actors Oliver Reed (Gladiator, The Brood) and George Kennedy (The Delta Force and the Naked Gun series), Hired to Kill is a hugely entertaining action flick featuring guns, girls and a plethora...
Press Release: Mvd Entertainment Group furthers the distribution of Arrow Video in the Us with several new titles in May…
Hired To Kill (Director Approved Special Edition Blu-ray + DVD)
No man on earth could get him out of prison alive. Seven women will try.
Release Date: May 17th
List Price: $29.95
Starring legendary actors Oliver Reed (Gladiator, The Brood) and George Kennedy (The Delta Force and the Naked Gun series), Hired to Kill is a hugely entertaining action flick featuring guns, girls and a plethora...
- 4/7/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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