There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for next week, including The Black Dahlia, The Descent, and Jackass Number Two. Let's take a look at these movies on DVD and video, along with some additional releases of interest.
December 26, 2006 - New Video and DVD Releases:
Tagline: "Inspired by the most notorious unsolved murder in California history."
Length: 121 minutesMPAA Rating: R for strong violence, some grisly images, sexual content and language
Directed by Brian De Palma, this crime drama adapted from James Ellroy's novel stars Josh Hartnett, Scartlett Johansson, Aaron Eckhart and Hilary Swank. Set in the 1940s, the story follows what happens to L.A. policeman Bucky Bleichert (Hartnett) as he investigates the brutal murder of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short. Bleichert's journey involves another L.A. cop (Eckhart), a damaged blonde (Johansson), and a wealthy, decadent woman (Swank). Everything takes place in an atmosphere of sleaze and corruption. Selected DVD Special Features:
- Reality and Fiction: The Story of The Black Dahlia
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
Tagline: "Scream your last breath."
Length: 99 minutesMPAA Rating: R for strong violence/gore and language (An unrated version of this movie is also available on DVD.)
In this horror movie, six attractive, physically fit outdoorswomen go to a remote location in the Appalachian Mountains and set out to explore an uncharted cave system. When the women are deep inside, passageways collapse, and they can no longer get out by backtracking. As they search for an exit from the dark maze, they are stunned to encounter hungry humanoid predators with keen hearing and the ability to move quickly in the caves. Caught up in a grim fight for survival, the women grow increasingly desperate. Selected DVD Special Features:
- Available in "R" Rated and Unrated DVD Editions
- Also Available on Blu-ray Disc
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
Tagline: "When is the last time a movie made you beg for mercy?"
Length: 95 minutesMPAA Rating: R for extremely crude and dangerous stunts throughout, sexual content, nudity and language (An unrated version of this movie is also available on DVD.)
The MTV series Jackass (2000-2002) gave rise to Jackass: The Movie (2002), which was followed by the feature length sequel Jackass Number Two (2006). These are gross-out comedies consisting of daredevils like Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius and Bam Margera doing outrageously tasteless stunts and gags. Vomiting plays a prominent role in the skits, many of which are too obscene to be described in polite society. But if you want to see a guy attach a leech to his eyeball, this is your movie. Selected DVD Special Features:
- Deleted Scenes
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
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