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50 years ago today, the world's "first summer blockbuster" was released, and the movie industry hasn't been the same since. Steven Spielberg's Jaws redefined what a film could be by making everyone afraid to go in the water, be it a small pond or a gigantic ocean. To this day, the movie still holds a special place in the hearts of fans, as is evident by the many people taking to social media to celebrate its golden jubilee.

"It cannot be understated just how perfect Jaws is," said @ScaredChris on X, adding that it's "the rare cultural phenomenon that's actually one of the finest movies ever made." Indeed, Jaws was definitely a phenomenon that drew lines around the block, and would go on to topple the box office record set by The Godfather just three years prior. As the social media account of All the Right Movies put it:

"To...

Lisa And The Devil

Stars: Elke Sommer, Telly Savalas, Sylva Koscina, Alessio Orano, Gabriele Tinti, Kathy Leone, Eduardo Fajardo, Franz von Treuberg, Espartaco Santoni, Alida Valli | Written and Directed by Mario Bava

When it comes to Italian horror it’s fair to say that Mario Bava is one of the most known names. A visionary director he’s brought us the likes of Black Sunday and not only paved the way for the success of Italian horror but also brought us some truly unique films, one of them being Lisa and the Devil. Now that Arrow Video have brought this classic directors cut to Blu-ray along with the alternative version House of Exorcism we can see what his original vision was and why in my view it’s one of his best pieces of work.

When holidaying in Spain, Lisa is shown a painting said to be of the devil,...

On May 19, Mya Communication will finally release "Legend of Blood Castle" (aka "Ceremonia sangrienta") to DVD in an anamorphic widescreen edition. Directed by Jorge Brau, who helmed the classic gore fest "Let Sleeping Corpses Lie", "Legend of Blood Castle" is something of a long lost classic. A 17th-century Hungarian nobleman becomes a vampire and uses his newfound powers to lure virgins to his castle, where his wife bathes in their blood in order to retain her beauty. This gory Spanish adaptation of the Countess Bathory legend stars Espartaco Santoni, Lucia Bose, and Ewa Aulin of "Candy" fame. It also goes by the name "Blood Castle," "Bloody Ceremony," "Countess Dracula," and "The Female Butcher." Here's the announcement: When Countess Erzsebet Bathory (Lucia Bosé) is accidentally splattered with some blood drops of one of her nubile maidservants, the Countess finds out that the blood can preserve her skin young and beautiful. Compelled...

Mya Communication is prepping for the May 19th release of The Legend of Blood Castle , Jorge ( Let Sleeping Corpses Lie ) Grau's take on the Elizabeth Bathory tale. Release in '73, Lucia Bosé plays Bathory, a countess who seeks fresh, young blood to preserve her beauty. She is aided by her husband Karl (Espartaco Santoni), who fakes his own death and poses as a vampire to throw the villagers off track. The film also went by the name The Female Butcher . The disc will include a 1.77:1 anamorphic transfer, deleted and alternate scenes, the original Italian opening credits and a photo gallery. Earlier in the month, on May 5, The Giant Spider Invasion will be getting the director's cut two-disc treatment through Mvd Entertainment. The presentation will feature a restored...