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Recent, over-the-top horror flick available with extras
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Alison Lohman stars in Sam Raimi’s latest horror film Drag Me to Hell.
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Published: October 15, 2009
Drag Me to Hell (PG-13 and Unrated): Sam Raimi, the mad genius behind the Evil Dead movies, went mainstream with such projects as the Spider-Man films. But he decided to try his hand again at grueling horror with Drag Me to Hell, the tale of a woman (Alison Lohman) who is the victim of a gypsy curse. She learns that she has three days to shed herself of the curse or be literally dragged to hell. What follows is a mix of fast-paced horror and creepy theatrics with a touch of over-the-top goofiness. Be warned, though, that it's not a film for animal lovers. The DVD and Blu-ray have both the theatrical and an unrated version of the film, plus production video diaries.
The Objective (Unrated): Daniel Myrick (The Blair Witch Project) directed this horror film set in the early days of the war in Afghanistan. In late 2001, a Special Forces squad goes on a secret mission into Taliban-controlled territory and uncovers an ancient evil.
My Life in Ruins (PG-13): Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) stars in this romantic comedy about a lovelorn tour guide.
Adoration (R): This drama from director Atom Egoyan (The Sweet Hereafter) follows a young man who looks into family secrets to try and understand the father he never knew.
Marvel Animation (PG-13): This boxed set repackages six animated straight-to-video features with such superheroes as the Avengers, the Hulk, Iron Man, Dr. Strange, Wolverine and Thor.
The Haunted Airman (R): Robert Pattinson (Twilight) stars in this thriller about a young war veteran who is haunted by supernatural visions.
Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry (Unrated): Tattoo artist Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins is the subject of this documentary, which includes rare interviews, archival footage and images of his tattoo work.
The Hunger: The Complete Second Season: David Bowie is the host of this erotic supernatural anthology series, which contains tales of lust, temptation and desire. It originally aired on cable television, with plenty of gratuitous nudity.
Inspector Lewis: The Second Season: This British crime drama, seen in America on Masterpiece Mystery, follows Robert Lewis, the protégé of legendary Inspector Morse.
Pat Paulsen's Half a Comedy Hour: This short-lived 1970 sketch comedy series starred Paulsen, a deadpan comedian known for his appearances on the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and his frequent runs for the White House. Guest stars such as Don Rickles, Angie Dickinson, Wilt Chamberlain, Hubert Humphrey and Daffy Duck appear with him in this 13-episode set. Extras include interviews and other appearances by Paulsen.
On Blu-ray: Stop Making Sense, a 25th-anniversary special edition of the concert film featuring the Talking Heads from director Jonathan Demme, with bonus tracks, commentary and an exclusive interview; two separate releases of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, both the original superior animated version with Boris Karloff and the overlong live-action remake with Jim Carrey; another Dr. Seuss animated favorite, Horton Hears a Who; A Charlie Brown Christmas, with a bonus Christmas-themed episode and a making-of featurette; and South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut, the 1999 big-screen version of the raunchy hit cartoon, with an all-new commentary track by creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker; and Natural Born Killers: The Director's Cut, Oliver Stone's controversial, stylish movie about a couple on a killing spree, with extras including a new featurette, deleted scenes and a 44-page booklet.
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