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Wishmaster (1997, USA) Vestron Video Blu-ray Review

25th March 2018Ken Wynne Leave a Comment

In the mid-1990s there was a void in horror cinema. When Wishmaster was announced, it was met with excitement. This was a horror movie created by horror fans for horror fans. Executive produced by Wes Craven, directed by special make-up effects artist Robert Kurtzman, starring horror icons Robert Englund, Angus Scrimm, Tony Todd, Kane Hodder, Joseph Pilato, and scored by Harry Manfredini, Wishmaster appeared to have the ‘killer’ team. What could go wrong?

“Be careful what you wish for.”

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The Gate (1987, Canada / USA) Vestron Video Blu-ray Review

21st February 2018Ken Wynne Leave a Comment

No one can dispute that Tibor Takács’ 1987 Canadian horror film The Gate is a cult – kid-friendly – horror classic. Growing up during the late 1980s and 90s, a fair amount of my spare time was spent watching the countless movies my parents had recorded off cable TV onto long play VHS tapes. We had stacks of them – mostly horror – which I would work my way through each one every weekend; discovering what would become all-time favourites, such as The Evil Dead. It was through these tapes that I discovered The Gate.

“They have opened the gate. Pray it’s not too late.”

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The Lair of the White Worm (1988, UK) Vestron Video Blu-ray Review

17th February 2018Ken Wynne Leave a Comment

Adapted from the Bram Stoker novel of the same name, The Lair of the White Worm was written and directed by Ken Russell (The Devils, Gothic), and released in 1988 by Vestron Pictures. Based upon the North East English ‘Lambton Worm’ legend, revolving around John Lambton and his battle with a gigantic ‘worm’, The Lair of the White Worm was the last novel released by Stoker before his death in 1912.

“Now, if you’re sitting comfortably, I shall tell you why you must not be afraid to die. To die so that the god may live is a privilege.”

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Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-rays of THE LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM, THE GATE AND WISHMASTER Available 26th February

4th February 2018Ken Wynne Leave a Comment

Lionsgate UK presents three classic horrors, The Lair of the White Worm, The Gate and Wishmaster, in their ongoing Vestron Collector’s Series; restored and remastered on Blu-ray, available to pre-order now ahead of their 26th February release date.

“They have opened The Gate. Pray it’s not too late.”

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