Gangster No. 1 is without doubt the most stylish British violent crime thriller from the many produced at the end of the 20th century. For all the pop-video glamour of Guy Ritchie's Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, neither have anywhere near as much a sense of danger as is shown here. Paul Bettany ignites the screen with a fury that explodes far more than it smoulders beneath his tautly kept temper. The tale concerns his ascent to the titular position of primacy in 1960s London, told in flashback by his present-day self (an equally riveting Malcolm McDowell). A lust for power won't allow anything to stand in either incarnation's way, especially the foppish posturing of established crime boss Freddie Mays (David Thewlis). What distinguishes this from many other tales of greed is that the never-named Gangster actually wants to be Freddie, not simply replace him. Saffron Burrows plays the suffering trophy moll in the middle of this personality clash and provides about the only level head and gentle tongue in what is otherwise a super-violent and super-profane script. This is what The Krays should have been, and therefore not for the squeamish. --Paul Tonks
The directorial debut of Wes Craven, the man behind such horror favorites as A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Hills Have Eyes and Scream, The Last House on the Left justly retains its reputation as one of the most harrowing cinematic experiences of all time, nearly half a century on from its original release. On the eve of her 17th birthday, Mari and friend Phyllis set off from her family home to the big city to attend a concert by shock-rockers Bloodlust. Attempting to pick up some marijuana on the way, the pair run afoul of a group of vicious crooks, headed up by the sadistic and depraved Krug (David Hess). Gagged and bound, the young women are bundled into a car trunk and driven to the woods, where the gang subject them to a terrifying ordeal of sexual humiliation, torture and murder. Unleashed on an unsuspecting public in 1972, The Last House on the Left shocked audiences with its graphic and unflinching portrayal of interpersonal violence, paving the way for a whole host of cheap imitators looking to capitalie on its success. It is Wes Craven's original alone, however, that remains one of the true watershed moments in horror (and indeed, film) history. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS High Definition Blu-rayTM (1080p) presentation of the Unrated Version Original Uncompressed Mono Audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Isolated score remastered from the original 17.5 magnetic tracks Audio commentary with Bill Ackerman and Amanda Reyes Archival audio commentary with writer/director Wes Craven and producer Sean S. Cunningham Archival audio commentary with stars David Hess, Marc Sheffler and Fred Lincoln Archival introduction to the film by Wes Craven Still Standing: The Legacy of The Last House on the Left archival interview with Wes Craven Celluloid Crime of the Century archival documentary featuring interviews with Wes Craven, Sean S. Cunningham, actors David Hess, Fred Lincoln, Jeramie Rain, Marc Sheffler and Martin Kove Scoring Last House archival interview with actor/composer David Hess It's Only a Movie: The Making of The Last House on the Left archival featurette Forbidden Footage the cast and crew discuss the film's most controversial sequences Junior's Story interview with actor Marc Sheffler Blood and Guts interview with makeup artist Anne Paul The Road Leads to Terror featurette revisiting the film's original shooting locations Deleted Scene: Mari Dying at the Lake Extended Outtakes and Dailies, transferred in HD Trailers, TV Spot & Radio Spots Image Galleries Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shippers
MARI, SEVENTEEN, IS DYING. EVEN FOR HER THE WORST IS YET TO COME! The directorial debut of Wes Craven, the man behind such horror favourites as A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Hills Have Eyes and Scream, The Last House on the Left justly retains its reputation as one of the most harrowing cinematic experiences of all time, nearly half a century on from its original release. On the eve of her 17th birthday, Mari and friend Phyllis set off from her family home to the big city to attend a concert by shock-rockers Bloodlust. Attempting to pick up some marijuana on the way, the pair run afoul of a group of vicious crooks, headed up by the sadistic and depraved Krug (David Hess). Gagged and bound, the young women are bundled into a car trunk and driven to the woods, where the gang subject them to a terrifying ordeal of sexual humiliation, torture and murder. Unleashed on an unsuspecting public in 1972, The Last House on the Left shocked audiences with its graphic and unflinching portrayal of interpersonal violence, paving the way for a whole host of cheap imitators looking to capitalise on its success. It is Wes Craven's original alone, however, that remains one of the true watershed moments in horror (and indeed, film) history. LIMITED 2 X BLU-RAY EDITION CONTENTS Three cuts of the film newly restored in 2K from original film elements Original Uncompressed Mono Audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork 6 x lobby card reproductions Limited edition perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by author Stephen Thrower Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper DISC ONE THE UNCUT VERSION High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the Uncut Version Brand new audio commentary by podcasters Bill Ackerman and Amanda Reyes Archival audio commentary with writer/director Wes Craven and producer Sean S. Cunningham Archival audio commentary with stars David Hess, Marc Sheffler and Fred Lincoln Junior's Story a brand new interview with actor Marc Sheffler Marc Sheffler in Conversation at the American Cinematheque Brand new interview with wardrobe and make-up artist Anne Paul Songs in the Key of Krug never-before-seen archive interview with David Hess Celluloid Crime of the Century archival documentary featuring interviews with Wes Craven, Sean S. Cunningham, actors David Hess, Fred Lincoln, Jeramie Rain, Marc Sheffler and Martin Kove Still Standing: The Legacy of The Last House on The Left archival interview with Wes Craven Scoring Last House on the Left archival interview with actor/composer David Hess It's Only a Movie: The Making of The Last House on the Left archival documentary Forbidden Footage the cast and crew of Last House on the film's most controversial sequences Deleted Scene Outtakes and Dailies Trailers, TV Spot & Radio Spots Image Gallery DISC TWO THE KRUG & COMPANY' & R-RATED CUTS High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the Krug and Company and R-rated cuts of the film The Craven Touch brand new featurette bringing together interviews with a number of Wes Craven's collaborators, including Sean S. Cunningham, composer Charles Bernstein, producer Peter Locke, cinematographer Mark Irwin and actress Amanda Wyss Early Days and Night of Vengeance filmmaker Roy Frumkes remembers Wes Craven and Last House on the Left Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out excerpts from an unfinished Wes Craven short
When it comes to digging up ancient treasures legendary Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass leaves other archaeologists in the dust. The History cameras follow closely as he and his cadre of young archaeologists unearth new finds from incredible mummies to perhaps Cleopatra's tomb. It's a whirlwind tour with the man who holds the keys to Egypt's greatest antiquities and who rules his world like a modern day pharaoh.
Capitalising on his remarkable success in On the Buses, Reg Varney took on the contrasting role of a third-rate holiday camp entertainer dreaming of stardom in this mid-seventies comedy feature. Also starring fellow sitcom favourite Diana Coupland and Lee Montague, The Best Pair of Legs in the Business was adapted from an individual ITV Playhouse drama and scripted by Emmerdale Farm creator Kevin Laffan - presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its correct a...
Bold powerful and starkly realistic this chilling cinematic debut of horror master Wes Craven (Scream) is a shocking journey into the heart of evil. Written and directed with almost unbearable dramatic tension (Chicago Sun Times) The Last House on the Left will make you deadbolt your doors and frantically mutter: It's only a movie... it's only a movie... it's only a movie.! Easy going Mari Collingwood and her fun loving friend Phyllis are on their way to a Bloodlust concert to celebrate Mari's 17th birthday when three escaped convicts kidnap and torture them. But Mari and Phyllis are fighters and although they are drugged and beaten into unconsciousness stuffed in a car trunk and driven into the woods for even more brutality they are still alive.... But for how long?
What is a big corporation capable of doing in order to protect its brand? Recently, Swedish documentary filmmaker Fredrik Gertten experienced this personally. His previous film Bananas! recounts the lawsuit that 12 Nicaraguan plantation workers successfully brought against the fruit giant Dole Food Company. That film was selected for competition by the 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival. Nothing wrong so far, right? But then just before leaving Sweden to attend the Los Angeles world premiere of h...
This epic Western shows how young Texan John Reid became masked avenger The Lone Ranger (Klinton Spilsbury). At 11 years old John and his Native American friend Tonto discover a gang of outlaws have attacked John's home and murdered his parents. Years later as a Texas Ranger he is seriously wounded in a shootout with Cavendish gang. Here Tonto (Michael Horse) discovers his long lost friend and takes him back to his camp to nurse him back to health. Fully recoverd John is joined by Tonto on a campaign for justice and retribution for the Cavendish gang and the legend of the Lone Ranger - and his trusted friend - begins.
Based on Ingmar Bergman's highly acclaimed 'The Virgin Spring' Wes Craven's 'The Last House On The Left' tells the terrifying story of two teenage girls Mari and Phyllis heading up to the city to celebrate Mari's 17th birthday at concert by the band Bloodlust. While trying to score some marijuana prior to the show the pair are drugged beaten and kidnapped by a group of escaped convicts and taken into the woods where their horrific ordeal ends in rape and murder. When the criminals coincidentally but unknowingly take refuge at the nearby house of one of their victims the girl's parents discover the gruesome fate of their daughter and seek to exact their revenge...
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