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Issue 3April 2009

Hello! Welcome back for Issue 3. This month is our B-Movie special. I will be reviewing two of my favourite BMovies, explaining the background to this sub-genre, taking a peek into the career of one of B-Movies best loved actors and taking a look at a TV series with its roots in the old horror format. Keep it Reel!

Films of the Month • Return of the Killer Tomatoes • Shark Attack 3: Megalodon

Spotlight - B-Movie Special! • Bruce Campbell

TV Treasury

STAFF OK, so I am the staff! It’s just me, editor extraordinaire, Catherine. By day an inconspicuous clerical assistant for an insurance company but in my spare time...a total movie geek. Horror, sci-fi, comedy, western, action, I’ll watch almost anything. Critics are all well and good but nothing is better than your own opinion.

• Masters of Horror • Focus Episode - The Black Cat

Genre Focus • The B-Movie

CONTACT ME... [email protected] www.thereelworlduk.com

Delve into DVD • The Evil Dead Trilogy • Re-Animator

Suggestions, comments...all are welcome!

FILMS OF THE MONTH If someone mentions the phrase ‘B-Movie’ to me, this is the first film that leaps to mind. Technically, it isn’t actually a B-Movie because it isn’t taking itself seriously but it plays on all the aspects that make a B-Movie. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (its predecessor) played out more as a B-Movie as it was a bizarre ‘creature’ feature if you will. However, I feel this film doesn’t get anywhere near enough credit so thought I’d share it with you. Chad Finletter, nephew of tomato war hero Wilber Finletter, has been brought up in a world where tomatoes are banned substances and considered highly dangerous. Meanwhile, Dr Gangreen is developing a way to create tomato people with the aid of music but when his tomato servant, Tara, runs away with her mutant ‘brother’ FT she joins up with Chad and his best friend Matt while keeping her identity a secret. But how long before Gangreen needs to be stopped? Most people know this as the film that George Clooney hates to talk about. Well, let me tell you, this is a hell of a lot better than Batman and Robin for starters. It’s totally off the wall and anyone who takes this film seriously is really going to lose out. The performances are hammy and over the top but enjoyably so. Everyone shines and delivers lines and physical humour brilliantly. It’s nice to see George in more of a supporting comedic role and he is very good at it. Instead, taking the lead is Anthony Starke (the whole reason I watched the film in the first place.) He makes a wonderfully goofy and genuine hero. I also have a soft spot for the wannabe news reporter Igor, a twist on the classic mad doctors assistant. The jokes are consistent but one of my favourites is the running joke of the budget. Halfway through, the production runs out of money and they have to think of ways to get the film back on track again. This results in some hilarious throwaway jokes until the end of the film that will have you rolling. It’s very self-referential, it knows that it is a very dodgy looking film with a dubious plot and farcical dialogue, that’s what’s so great about it. And who wouldn’t want their own FT!? Had this been a bigger film, that would have been sold in toy shops all over. Also, there’s the songs. Written specifically for the film, some of them may get missed while you’re watching the film but just listen to the lyrics! They’re just as hilarious. The opening theme really sets up the whole film with lyrics such as “The theme song still remains the same, the plot itself has hardly changed”. There’s also “Who Did It?” which is actually a really catchy song. Surprisingly, this film did actually lead to a cartoon series with some of the same characters but Chad was a young boy and other elements were changed to make it more suitable for children. It’s a shame that nothing is ever said about this film, no interviews, no retrospective even from the rest of the cast. I would love to hear some memories and opinions on the filming. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday evening with a pizza and some friends, it’s fun to mock and infinitely quotable. You’ll find yourself putting it on when there’s nothing on TV or you just need a good laugh. Oh, and don’t even think about leaving until the credits have finished, the gags don’t stop until it goes back to the menu.

Director: John De Bello Writer: John De Bello, J. Stephen Peace CastChad Matt Tara Gangreen

Anthony Starke George Clooney Karen Mistal John Aston

“Do we have enough money to finish this turkey yet!?” -Anthony

FILMS OF THE MONTH

Director: David Worth Writer: Scott Devine, William Hooke CastBen Carpenter Cataline Stone Chuck Rampart

John Barrowman Jenny McShane Ryan Cutrona

“Always carry a spare. It’s the NAVY way.” -Chuck Rampart NB: No, that’s not THE line!

The second film that comes to mind at the mention of a B-Movie? Shark Attack 3. I only discovered it through an extensive fan thread on the Empire Magazine forums which was about 40 pages long. I figured there must be something worthwhile in it and you know what, there really isn’t and yet it is still awesome. I could talk about plot but really, what’s the point? There’s a big prehistoric shark in the sea killing people, same old same old. The difference between Killer Tomatoes and this is that this really doesn’t play as a comedy which makes it all the more hilarious. The cast play it out as a solid film, not so much as a tongue in cheek or a wink of the eye. The acting is pretty terrible, John Barrowman of Torchwood and Doctor Who fame, takes the reins as lead actor and does a great/terrible job. I remember seeing him Jonathan Ross when they showed a clip and even he is horrified by it which is hilarious! The dialogue is so forced and expositional it’s cringing, save for one line (adlibbed, naturally) that stands out from the rest. I won’t ruin it by printing it here but I assure you, you’ll know which one I’m referring to when you hear it! The characters are preposterous, you would never meet people like this in a million years (at least, I’d like to think you wouldn’t!). As if the acting and dialogue weren’t bad enough, you then have the shark itself. Some of the most shocking special effects I have witnessed in a film, it makes it even more laughable, especially when put opposite the ‘horrified’ reactions from the on-looking characters. Creature features are usually a good source of B-Movie material. You don’t need to have seen the previous two Shark Attacks to enjoy this one (I hear the other two are actually passable, who would want that?!) It is filmed in a foreign country, a typical sign of a low budget movie and it has a diehard following. There’s just something about really bad shark movies it seems. On a side note, I would also recommend Frankenfish. Actually quite well acted with good suspense and amusing dialogue. Still no plot though, thankfully. 

SPOTLIGHT You probably know the name, it’s often bounded around with other words such as ‘legend’ and ‘god’. Made famous for his portrayal of cowardly hero Ash from the Evil Dead trilogy, Campbell has carved himself quite a career but not really through his choice of movies. It’s more the roles he plays and the way he is perceived as a person that has created the fan base he is so famous for. Often playing sarcastic, down on their luck and generally unlikeable characters, he somehow manages to get you on his side. I think it is mostly down to the fact that his doesn’t mind being laughed at. As long time collaborator, Sam Raimi has said, Campbell will do anything to get the laugh no matter how painful it may be for him. Bruce really throws himself into his work and is a good actor…so why is he constantly relegated to B-Movies I hear you ask? Good question! It’s often hard to distance yourself from the character that made you famous and Bruce knows this all too well, it will often lead to type-casting. But I honestly don’t believe that Campbell really strives for a Hollywood career. He has appeared in blockbusters such as the Spider-Man trilogy but in cameo only which seems to suit him fine. He recently made a film called My Name is Bruce which was a send up of his own career which shows how he mocks it all and that there aren’t really any hard feelings. Given the chance, I have no doubt that Bruce could carry a big budget film. As well as the movies, he has drawn a lot of fans from his TV work also. Appearing as loveable King of Thieves, Autolycus, in Hercules and it’s spin off Xena, it showed a more suave, roguish quality that Bruce could bring to characters. This was demonstrated earlier in the 90’s with the much loved but cancelled TV show “The Adventures of Brisco County Jr” and later on in “Jack of All Trades” which suffered the same fate. He would continue to make one off appearances on several shows including “The X-Files” and “Charmed”. Currently, he is co-starring in the popular show “Burn Notice” which he has received a lot of praise for. Thanks to his strong personality and close ties to the character of Ash, when it came to making a video game based on the films, there was no-one else qualified to do the voice-over than Bruce himself. There have been several ED games, the last being Evil Dead: Regeneration in which Ted Raimi also provides the voice of Sam the Deadite. It’s not a hugely challenging game and once you’ve played through it once, it’s incredibly easy to beat but the voice-work from both of them is so fun and entertaining that it is basically just like watching another Evil Dead film. Over the last few years, Bruce has turned to directing. He was given the opportunity to direct some Xena and Hercules episodes but has now moved on to the movies. His first being “The Man With The Screaming Brain” which is a great ode to the BMovie genre with some fun performances. He also directed “My Name is Bruce” which is a film that just proves how popular this guy is. Very few actors could get away with making a movie about themsel

Born: Bruce Lorne Campbell Date of Birth: 22nd June 1958 Place of Birth: Birmingham, Michigan Height: 6’0 First Film: The Evil Dead Most Known For: Ash in The Evil Dead Trilogy, Bubba Ho-Tep

themselves, no matter how far-fetched without seeming totally egotistical, but Bruce’s fans know him better than that. He has also written two books, an autobiography (If Chins Could Kill...Confessions of a B-Movie Actor) and Make Love The Bruce Campbell way, a bizarre fiction book featuring real people! Both are very entertaining reads and in the case of “Chins” informative too. Bruce Campbell really is a conundrum. A fine actor who is very committed to his work and yet is always shunned by Hollywood types. B-Movies may not be the preferred way to make a career but it doesn’t seem to have done him any harm, he’ll keep coming back for more and we’ll love him for it.

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5 RECOMMENDED PERFORMANCES These are just my choices, not what I would call his best performances. Have I missed one of your favourites? Let me know and I’ll add it to next month’s issue!

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Bruce’s role as Sebastian Haff/Elvis got more attention than expected and it is quite clear why. Not only is it a great idea and absolutely hilarious but Bruce plays it so straight and with such commitment that you accept he could well be the real Elvis. And if that doesn’t convince you, give the commentary a listen. -Bubba Ho-Tep

1 Indisputably, Ash is Campbell’s greatest role. He embodies him with such charisma it is hard not to like him. Each film incurs a different performance but none is as manic as his insanity trip that is Evil Dead 2. No-one, but no-one, can get beaten up by their own hand more realistically than Bruce Campbell! -The Evil Dead Trilogy

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Autolycus was always one of my favourite recurring characters on Xena. You always knew it was going to be a fun episode with him around. He had great chemistry with the rest of the cast, especially Ted Raimi, their scenes were always the most entertaining. It’s a shame he never really got any closure. -Xena: Warrior Princess/Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

4 5 William Cole is a very boring character. He’s a typical business man, doesn’t pay much attention to anyone but himself. But when he is killed and brought back with someone else’s brain, that’s when the fun starts. Bruce gets to show off some of his old ED physical comedy and it’s still as funny as it always was. -The Man With The Screaming Brain

Bruce has appeared in all three Spider-Man movies, each part getting bigger every time. However, it is his role as the Ring Announcer in the first film that is my favourite. If it weren’t for him, there would be no Spider-Man, just The Human Spider...and I don’t think that would have been half as effective, do you? -Spider-Man

TV TREASURY THIS MONTH WE’RE LOOKING AT... Masters of Horror was a TV series started in 2005 as a show consisting of self-contained episodes directed by, yep you guessed it, the masters of horror. In the 70’s there was a TV show in the UK called Hammer House of Horror which consisted of the same idea but was more in keeping with the low budget feel of the classic Hammer Horror films. Then, in the 80’s there was Tales From the Crypt, a slightly more amusing take on the horror story. Hosted by The Crypt Keeper, it was more like campfire stories (there was also a tamer, animated version for the youngsters). Both of these, as well as others, would have led to the creation of MoH. I’m cheating a little bit including them in the B-Movie issue as, although they do have small budgets per episode, you wouldn’t know it by looking at some of them. The series often utilises top notch horror talent which goes against the laws of the B-Movie. Back in 2002, horror director Mick Garris decided to get a group of his horror buddies together for a dinner. It included such acclaimed talent as John Carpenter, John Landis, Stuart Gordon, Guillermo Del Toro and Joe Dante. Garris enjoyed the experience so much that he would do it further times with more directors and writers. The term ‘Masters of Horror’ was originally coined by Del Toro when he turned to a fellow diner at the restaurant and wished her a happy birthday from the ‘Masters of Horror’. 3 years later, Garris decided that with all these acquaintances, they should really do some work together. So, the TV show was born.

So, the TV show was born. Each director did what they did best within the 50 minute time constraint to produce 13 episodes of varying degrees of horror. From John Carpenter’s horrific ‘Cigarette Burns’ and Stuart Gordon’s Lovecraft adaptation ‘Dreams in the Witch-House’ to John Landis’ wacky ‘Deer Woman’. Due to many of these directors bringing their own cult following with them, the show got a good reception with audiences as well as the critics. It was nominated for awards including an Emmy for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music which it subsequently won. The titles in themselves I find very effective. It is sinister enough to set the audience up for what’s to come without ever giving anything away as they are generic images of horror as opposed to clips from episodes. MoH returned for a second series with some new directors and some old favourites. However, Showtime (the television brand that released it) decided not to opt into a third season even though Lionsgate had already started funding it. This led to a ‘re-branding’ you could call it and “Masters of Horror” became “Fear Itself” aired by NBC. It shared a lot of the same elements but failed to draw an audience and only half the episodes ended up being shown in the US. It has since been confirmed that it has been cancelled. Anchor Bay, always generous when it comes to DVD releases, brought out both seasons in several formats. They were released as single films or duel with another episode, a standard box set and then a limited edition set in the shape of a mausoleum (Season One) and a skull (Season Two). Although there were only 26 episodes in total, the extras are extensive and honours the fans it has. Had the show been allowed to continue the way it was going, I think it would have carried on being an interesting watch. With so much varying talent there was always going to be a gold nugget in there somewhere at the very least.

FOCUS EPISODE The Black Cat (original air date 1/19/07) Season 2, Episode 13

Again, straying slightly from the B-Movie element, I want to focus on what is in my opinion the greatest MoH episode, The Black Cat. This is more a gothic horror feel which is helped by the fact that is partly written by one of the greatest gothic writers, Edgar Allen Poe. Edgar and his wife Sissy are struggling to make ends meet. He’s suffering from writers’ block, battling his alcohol habit all the while poor Sissy is suffering with the early signs of consumption. Edgar starts to lose his patience and his mind when he begins to suspect their cat, Pluto, of trying to sabotage his life. But what lengths will he go to to make it stop? The story is an interesting one because it neatly weaves the wonderful, original story written by Poe and his own life into one idea. Biographically, it is pretty accurate and it stays true to the short story as well. The concept was written by David Paoli, long time collaborator of director Stuart Gordon. This is quite a departure from Gordon’s usual thing which usually consists of ‘the more blood the better’. He’s no stranger to the MoH universe having director “Dreams in the Witch House” in season 2, however this time he keeps takes it down a peg or two choosing to focus more on the characters of Sissy and, in particular, Edgar. Taking on this emotionally demanding role is Gordon favourite, Jeffrey Combs. Combs has a fantastic ability to really explore the boundaries of a character within a restricted genre. So often cast in horror, he can play characters such as this on so many levels. Firstly, the look is almost perfect. If you were to have a picture of Combs as Poe and Poe himself, there wouldn’t be much in it. The costume department should get top marks for the authenticity it gives the piece also. Edgar is a tortured soul if ever you’ve seen one. He isn’t a hugely likeable person, being fairly selfish in the most part and yet you still sympathise with him a great amount. As the episode continues, you literally see him spiralling into insanity and Co

Combs does it with such commitment that you’re heart just goes out to him. The chemistry between him and Elyse Levesque (Sissy) is wonderfully tender and I did like the fact that they addressed that she was his cousin as Poe did in fact marry his younger cousin. Another thing I appreciate although I didn’t like it, was that they showed the abuse that Pluto endured. “The Black Cat” has been made several times previously but they always shy away from the animal violence but this version does show the cutting out of his eye (with fairly poor effects it must be said). It adds to the horror of the Poe character and puts you more on edge which helps push things forward and leaves the audience wondering what he is capable of doing. Stand out scenes for me would be the piano scene, I thought that was very effective and allows you to get a sense of why Edgar feels so worthless and helpless. The other would be the scenes in the basement. It illustrates Poe’s final descent into insanity and it is so intense that you’re just cringing in your chair, hoping that what you thing is going to happen doesn’t. Combs’ twitchy performance is perfect, especially in the final scenes. It’s a brilliant piece of work and it’s a shame that it didn’t get more recognition, it definitely deserved some awards. A lot of work went into it and it shows. These guys had been wanting to tackle a Poe project for a while and you can tell that they wanted to give it the best treatment possible. I don’t they could have delivered anything better.

NOW SHOWING THE B-MOVIE What is a B-Movie? Different people have different interpretations. The ‘B’ is an abbreviation of ‘budget’, so in effect a B-Movie is a film made with little or no budget. Some people will argue that the ‘B’ stands for ‘bad’ and more often than not, this is the case. So, taking both of these definition into account, a B-Movie is a film made with little or no budget and it shows. Usually part of double bills, B-Movie’s were shown before the main feature. They were often quite a bit shorter, rarely exceeding the 90 minute mark. They would often feature the same actors and some might even spawn a series of films which would be shown. Over the last few decades B-Movies have become synonymous with the horror genre in particular but that hasn’t always been the case. In the golden age of cinema, westerns were the most popular genre and produced several low budget versions. It’s a genre that never seems to tire and although they are all the same, people never get bored of them. There are actually

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more western films than any other genre! John Wayne was one of many up and coming actors to start out in a B-Movie. Later on, actors such as Steve McQueen, Clint Eastwood and Leonardo DiCaprio would begin their careers in B-Movies and go on to bigger and better things.

Also, several directors and behind the scenes crew have praised their days in the B-Movie system in helping them to develop their craft. Roger Corman is a particularly influential person in the field, people like James Cameron, Bill Paxton and the late SFX god Stan Winston, all picked up a thing or two from him. BMovies allow people to be more creative and experimental as their budget is so low. They don’t have big production companies on their backs telling them how to do things, it becomes a case of trial and error. By the 1950’s, B-Movie’s had seeped into the sci-fi/horror genres. The Cold War and nuclear warfare were causing hysteria in America and this was paralleled in the movies such as Them! and Rocketship X-M. They started to be more about the unknown and started to get more inventive. By the 60’s, horror had become the definitive source of B-Movies. People like Vincent Price, Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff are still recognised as B actors, appearing in several during this time.

Throughout the 70’s and 80’s, people would take this route of the B-Movie and really run with it. We’d start to see in increase in credibility with classics such as Halloween and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The B-Movie was finally getting recognition from the critics in a positive light, finally seeing the effort and ingenuity put into making them. Over recent years, there has been a decline in the B-Movie caused more by the popularity of the horror genre. Production companies are now more willing to take a chance on them, allowing the filmmakers more money and less power in the process. This issue has focus more on the horror side of the B-Movie but that is really just a minute part of the whole ‘genre’. Some people don’t like to class ‘indie’ movies as BMovies as they are often considered more professional whereas a B-Movie is more of a fun experience (even in horror!). I believe it is a fine line between the two. Some BMovie’s are deliberately exploitive (blaxploitive, sexploitve etc.) like “Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” and these would receive bad press and often cause controversy. Mary Whitehouse in particular was a problem for this part of the film industry. In the UK, she was always kicking up a fuss about the sex and violence in films, bringing about the ‘video nastie’ in which films were becoming banned. But, as they say, any publicity is good publicity and people were suddenly more inclined to watch these movies because they were disapproved of. I think the B-Movie experience has lost a lot of what it once was over the years, it was a place for ingenuity and creativity but now it seems to be about how far you can push the boundaries. Looking back at some of the old BMovies, it’s the set pieces and the story that made the films, not the dialogue or effects. In the States, there are still drive-in’s across the country that show these old movies the way they were once shown and they are often very popular events. People like a good bad movie and the drive-in is the perfect environment for it. I’d recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity. So in short, what are the elements of a B-Movie? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Low/no budget Wooden or overly dramatic acting Bad special effects A short running time Flimsy, expositional dialogue Unknown actors (with the potential to be big in the future) 7. A small crew 8. New inventions to get that certain shot 9. Little back story 10. A never-ending supply of creativity and stamina

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The Evil Dead Trilogy Re-Animator

Firstly, Anchor Bay is very fond of releasing multiple versions of these films and annoyingly, they are all worth a look. I have chosen this set though, simply because it contains all three films. The first film features two commentary tracks. One with Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, the other with Bruce Campbell. I’m not sure why they weren’t all together but they hold their own well. Bruce Campbell always gives fun and informative commentaries and even though he is on his own, it doesn’t stop the crazy stories. It also includes TV spots, behind the scenes and a featurette. All are interesting as well as amusing, especially the behind the scenes. Also on this disc is a mini-documentary made by Campbell called ‘Fanalysis’. It looks at the fan-ominon of how people react to the Evil Dead and some of his other work. I think it’s an interesting insight into the world of fandom. Evil Dead 2 features one of my all-time favourite commentaries with Sam, Bruce, Scott Spiegel and Greg Nicotero. Less informative but absolutely hilarious, sometimes I find myself turning back to the commentary when I’m watching the film. They all have a great chemistry and they constantly ridicule the film good-naturedly. It also features a making-of which shows how certain effects were done and how the cast were tortured on set. Title: The Evil Dead Trilogy

Army of Darkness is interesting because it only includes the Director’s Cut. This includes my favourite ending but it would have been nice to have the alternate ending as well. The commentary is another fun one with Sam, Bruce and Ivan Raimi. It does include deleted scenes though.

Director: Sam Raimi Cast: Bruce Campbell, Ted Raimi Format: DVD Extras: Commentaries, making of Other: Subtitles Region: 2

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Finally, the bonus disc contains an interesting episode of British show “The Incredibly Strange Film Show”, which is from the mid-80’s. It talks to all the main people involved but you may not learn anything new if you’ve listened/watched the other extras. It also has some small featurettes that fill out the disc. Definitely a set worth purchasing but I would also recommend the two-disc set of Army of Darkness with both versions, the Ultimate Edition of Evil Dead and the screaming Book of the Dead for Evil Dead II.

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Title: Re-Animator Director: Stuart Gordon Cast: Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton Format: DVD Extras: Commentaries, retrospective documentary, highlighter syringe Other: Subtitles Region: 2, 1

Anchor Bay once again deliver a good package but this is again, one of many releases. Previous to this was a Millenium Edition which included the same commentaries but this includes an all new retrospective which is a welcome addition to the extras. On the first disc we have the uncut version of the film which is good quality, a notch up from previous editions. There are two commentary tracks: a solo one with Stuart Gordon, the other with producer Brian Yuzna and the cast. Both are good commentaries, Gordon’s providing more of the details and how the film was actually constructed while the other is more a case of reminiscing and having a good time. Like the Evil Dead commentary, I often find myself drawn to it while watching the film, remembering something funny that they say at that point. You really get the sense that it was something special to all of them and they all enjoyed working together. Over on disc 2, there are video interviews which are quite meaty but sometimes go over the same points. It’s nice to hear from writer Dennis Paoli as he does not appear on a commentary track, the same goes for composer Richard Band who also has his own featurette “Music Discussion”. There are extended scenes and one deleted scene which were also found on previous releases. They are well worth watching as some of them really add to the triangle of Herbert, Dan and Meg and build up the characters a bit more. I’ve never really been one for galleries but these are well worth a look-see, some of them are really fun and you can tell that it was just a mad experience and everyone had a good time. There’s also a great poem included on one of the sections which I recommend pausing and actually reading in its entirety. The main addition to the DVD is the Resurrectus documentary. 70 minutes in length, it covers the whole span of the movie: where the idea came from, how people got involved, production, marketing, reception, sequels...everything gets covered and pretty much everyone involved in the movie gets to contribute. It includes some DVD-ROM extras as well for those with a computer. You can see the original script, demonstrating how characters changed from page to screen but also included is the original H.P. Lovecraft story “Herbert West: ReAnimator”. This is a welcome addition because both versions are so different, it is nice to have the comparison. Finally, two versions of this DVD were released: the standard version and the limited edition. If you can, I recommend the limited edition as you get a very cool green highlighter pen in the shape of a syringe! If only all DVD’s came with little goodies like that, I think they would sell a lot more...

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Can’t get to a drive-in? Don’t worry! Thanks to the wonder that is the internet, you can go to a virtual drive-in through Videoranch 3D. This application is a virtual world just waiting to be explored where you can meet people, listen to music and watch movies. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday they show a movie at The Rio Drive-In where you stream it through your internet connection. Not always a B-Movie but more often than not it is. Check it out at: www.videoranch3d.com

Both the Films of the Month are available on DVD. Neither have any extras which is a shame. The Black Cat is available as a single DVD as well as in the boxset. It comes with many interesting extras and is a recommended buy.

Join me next month when we will have a general theme on animation! Plus, we welcome a new member to our team who will be contributing to our reviews on a monthly basis. Want to see something featured in an upcoming issue, drop me an e-mail. There is no method to my madness so whether the topic is old or new, obscure or wellknown, it doesn’t matter! [email protected] www.thereelworlduk.com