| | Halloween DVD (27 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Horror DVDs, Murder Movies, Horror Movies Videos, Killers, Brothers, Psychos, Horror Classic, Psychology | | Starring | William Forsythe, Sheri Moon, Scout Taylor-Compton, Tyler Mane, Daeg Faerch, Malcolm McDowell, Brad Dourif, Danielle Harris | | Director | Rob Zombie | | Composer | Tyler Bates | | Director of Photography | Phil Parmet | | Music Supervisor | Rob Zombie | | Producer | Rob Zombie, Andy Gould, Malek Akkad | | Screenwriter | Rob Zombie | | Source Writer | John Carpenter, Debra Hill |
This 2 DVD special unrated director's cut edition of the Rob Zombie film is loaded with bonus features including alternate ending, deleted scenes and commentary with Rob. The early 2000s have seen a string of big-budget remakes of classic horror films. In addition to THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE and THE HILLS HAVE EYES, John Carpenter's benchmark slasher flick HALLOWEEN has been given a new-millennial overhaul. At the helm of the project sits rocker Rob Zombie, whose previous films, HOUSE OF 1,000 CORPSES and THE DEVIL'S REJECTS, brought a fan's touch and an auteur's vision to the director's chair. While Zombie's HALLOWEEN is faithful to Carpenter's vision, there are some obvious changes, the most pronounced of these being the substantial focus on Michael Myers's childhood. The film posits Michael (played by a creepily vacant Daeg Faerch) as a troubled child made all the worse by a horrible home life--wonderfully illustrated via William Forsythe's performance as Deborah Myers's boyfriend--and constant abuse at school. Zombie paints Michael's pain with palpable grit and sleaze, but he isn't out to put our culture on the couch--he simply wants to show Michael killing his family. With the exception of Michael's therapy sessions while incarcerated, the film, post-massacre, stays loyal to the original.
Zombie's film is clearly the work of a filmmaker who knows and loves the genre. The director's signature is stamped all over HALLOWEEN (most notably in the use of grainy home movie footage and a smokin' classic rock soundtrack), although remnants of Carpenter's brilliant original still remain. When it comes to remakes, it's hard to ask for much more. Halloween Reviews: "Zombie's version offers an extended prologue that fills in the formative days of Myers' psychosis..."-- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly "It's relentlessly malevolent....Zombie's production design laces it with a truly nasty edge."-- Jamie Russell, Total Film Halloween | List Price | $19.95 (You save $5.56) | | Studio | Weinstein Company / Genius | | Orig Year | 2007 | | All Time Sales Rank |  2076  | | CD Universe Part number | 7517639 | | Catalog number | 80557 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Dec 18, 2007 | | Rating | Unrated | | Rating Reason | for strong brutal bloody violence and terror throughout, sexual content, graphic nudity and language | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Director's Cut; Special Edition; Unrated | | Movie Details | Color; Director's Cut; Widescreen; Special Edition; Unrated; Unrated Director's Cut |
Halloween Movie Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews great!!!!
this movie is very good recommend for any michael myers fans
Submitted by whosdis??? (manganaheinkonelmowgli) 
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Best remake in a long time!!!
After hearing the news for the remake I was really happy to know that Rob Zombie was directing the movie, instead of some stupid director like Jonathan Liebesman or Glen Morgan thank god!!! The only scene I didn't like was the rape scene he should have kept the origonal scene with Bill Mosley!!
Submitted by Michael McBride (milton,ont,canada)
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This version of Halloween had more blood and gore than John Carpenters 1978 classic original. It also had more nudity and language and is definately for a modern horror movie fan. I think this remake of Halloween was very well done, but I don't believe it had the suspence and moments of the original. Once Rob Zombie ran out of subtext is was just more killing and more blood. The acting was very good and the actors really committed to there role. The plot was also great and gave us more background of Michael Myers clidhood and life before he was disturbed and evil. This movie is a great addition to the halloween legacy and is worth watching. However it wasn't able to top the original.
Submitted by Jake (Washington, DC, USA)
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Very good remake. By far, my favorite Rob Zombie film.
Submitted by Stephanie F. (Richmond, Virginia)
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when my mom told me about the movie halloween from 1978, I never thought it was going to be so cool, I was surprised to see a kid that turned into a psycho killer, years pass and he keeps killing people, it gives the creeps out....
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Based on the Hasbro toy line that initially captivated kids in the 1980s, director Michael Bay's TRANSFORMERS finds two warring bands of shape-shifting alien robots renewing their intergalactic conflict on Earth. While the Decepticons, followers of the malevolent Megatron (voiced by Hugo Weaving), strive to take over the planet, the Autobots, led by the valiant Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen), are intent on protecting humanity. When young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) discovers that his new car is really the Autobot Bumblebee (voiced by Mark Ryan), it sets the stage for a massive giant-robot showdown.
A shining example of the Hollywood summer blockbuster at its best, TRANSFORMERS combines stunning CGI effects and thrilling action sequences with drama, humor, and a touch of romance. Featuring a large cast that includes Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Jon Voight, John Turturro, Anthony Anderson, and Rachael Taylor, the film is anchored by LaBeouf, who always displays an engaging Everyman charm, whether he's running from colossal robots, interacting with his well-meaning parents (hilariously played by Kevin Dunn and Julie White), or pining for his gorgeous classmate (Megan Fox). While some TRANSFORMERS purists may be dismayed by certain aspects of this bold big-screen adaptation (Bumblebee is a Camaro instead of a Volkswagen), the movie balances its spectacle with an admirable amount of substance, giving it an appeal far beyond pre-teen boys and their nostalgic Autobot-loving elders.
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It's three years after the action of RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE, and the world has turned to desert in this third film based on the now-classic video game RESIDENT EVIL. Survivors of the zombie-making T-virus are few and far between, but Alice (Milla Jovovich) treks her way across the desolate landscape, fending off zombies and fighting the Umbrella Corporation. Not only is the company responsible for the virus and the state of the world, but their experiments also turned Alice into a super-human fighting machine. She reunites with Carlos (Oded Fehr) and L.J. (Mike Epps) when she joins with a caravan of people led by Claire Redfield (Ali Larter, HEROES). Together, the band battles the undead as they make their way to the promised safety of Alaska.
The zombies of RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION have more in common with the fast-moving fiends of 28 DAYS LATER than with the lumbering creatures of George Romero's classic NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. However, this film doesn't limit itself to human zombies; instead, there's horror to be found in undead dogs and crows. But none of these are any match for Jovovich's Alice. Whether clad in chaps and short shorts or a slinky red dress and boots, Jovovich is dressed to kill as she takes down the zombie hordes with a lethal combination of guns, knives, and a powerful pair of legs. Just as in ULTRAVIOLET and THE FIFTH ELEMENT, the actress has perfected the role of the dangerous beauty, and this film's blend of butt-kicking action and horror-movie scares provides the perfect opportunity for her to shine.
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Frank Darabont (THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, THE GREEN MILE) serves as director, writer, and producer of THE MIST, an adaptation of Stephen King's classic novella. After a vicious storm wreaks havoc in their small town in Maine, artist David Drayton (Thomas Jane) heads out to the town supermarket for some much-needed supplies with his young son, Billy (Nathan Gamble), and his neighbor, Norton (Andre Braugher), in tow. Their trip soon turns to terror when a menacing white mist settles in, leaving this group of locals and out-of-towners fighting for survival against an unknown, bloodthirsty enemy. When the local religious zealot (Marcia Gay Harden) begins to convince the group that the mist is punishment from God, Drayton and his cohorts realize that they may be trapped inside with an enemy just as dangerous as whatever is lurking outside.
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| | Tony Keck - Guitar Artistry Of Tony Keck: Touch Technique DVD (2007)
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Those who are familiar with his sound are often impressed at how seamlessly Tony Keck can drift between multiple genres and sounds. Here he performs his signature techniques and discusses both his approach and influences. This program is both a great documentation of a true guitar star as well as a helpful guide for those interested in emulating his style.
National award-winning guitarist, Tony Keck, performs a unique style developed through years of studying various forms of music. Using his blues based tapping technique, he creates a soulful, rhythmic, yet meditative sound. His instrumental influence ...
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One of pop's greatest voices, Christina Aguilera dazzles an Aussie audience with a sultry, impassioned performance in this concert release. Capturing every second of her spellbinding live show--featuring trapeze artists, circus jugglers, and cabaret dancing--BACK TO BASICS finds Aguilera in complete control of her crowd in Sydney, belting showstopping renditions her many hits, including "Beautiful," "What A Girl Wants," "Fighter," and "Ain't No Other Man."
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