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Blacula, a review by addicted2dvd

Blacula (1972/United States) Trailer | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Shout! Factory (United States) Director: William Crain Writing: Joan Torres (Screenwriter), Raymond Koenig (Screenwriter) Length: 93 min. Video: Widescreen 1.85:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: DTS-HD Master Audio: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English

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Stars:
William Marshall as Blacula
Vonetta McGee as Tina
Denise Nicholas as Michelle
Thalmus Rasulala as Gordon Thomas
Gordon Pinset as Lt. Peters

Plot:
In 1780, African Prince Mamuwalde (Marshall) pays a visit to Count Dracula in Transylvania, seeking his support in ending slave trade. Instead, the evil count curses his noble guest and transforms him into a vampire! Released from his coffin nearly two centuries later by a pair of luckless interior decorators, Mamuwalde emerges as "Blacula," on strange dude strollin' the streets of L.A. on a nightly quest for human blood!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Feature Trailers
• Gallery

While I have heard of the Blacula films I never seen either of them till today. The first thing I notice is that the fangs on several of the vampires were huge. A movie like this you can't take too seriously. And you must remember the times it was made. But over all a fun film that I enjoyed.



(From That Time of Year Again: Halloween/Horror Reviews 2018! on October 6th, 2018)

Ong Bak: The Beginning, a review by dfmorgan

Ong Bak: The Beginning

Year: 2009
Director: Tony Jaa and Panna Rittikrai
Cast: Tony Jaa, Sarunyu Wongkrajang, Sorapong Chatree
Overview: MARTIAL ARTS LEGEND TONY JAA IS BAK!
This jaw-dropping new film features some of the most breathtaking fight sequences ever seen. Battling his own demons, Tien (Tony Jaa), must fight to avenge the slaughter of his beloved family. Trained by vicious outlaws, he evolves into a dangerous and feared warrior, his lethal skills perfected to the point where he is able to exact a terrible revenge on the men responsible for the murder of those closest to him. Following the ground breaking global success of 'Ong Bak' and 'Warrior King', Tony Jaa once again brings his sensational skills to bear in one of the most eagerly anticipated martial arts films of recent years.

Watched: 26th Jul 2010
My Thoughts: I've enjoyed the other Tony Jaa films I've seen and in general enjoy martial arts films but this film hmmmm. I don't know whether it was because Tony Jaa wrote, directed and produced this film but it seemed to me to be disjointed. There was plenty of action and weapons but it was almost as if the actions scenes were all filmed and then they had to make up a story to combine them and if necessary repeat a flashback to take up a bit more time. Then the ending seemed to be - OK we've reached 90mins so we'd better end this somehow so let's have confusion from stupid plot devices and end with no clear resolution.

My Rating: I wanted it to be a 3 but overall wasn't enjoyable enough

Dave

(From Dave's DVD/Blu-ray Reviews on July 26th, 2010)

Miracles Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

4. Little Girl Lost
A little girl keeps appearing to Paul Callan just before several disasters occur, causing him to wonder if she is responsible for them and, if so, why?

Guest Stars:
Gloria Stuart
Allisyn Ashley Arm
James Greene
Melinda Page Hamilton

My Thoughts:
This is one of my favorite episodes. I was glued to the screen watching this episode. There is something extra eerie about a ghost story when it is about the ghost of a young child. And I must admit... they got a good effect with little effort. just a little bit of a couple different shades of gray makeup on the face of a good child actress. This kid must of been good at taking direction as you could just see the pain and sorrow in her face. I just loved this episode... everyone did an excellent job!

My Rating:

(From Miracles Marathon on December 23rd, 2009)