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Vision Films has announced that they’ll be giving the creature feature DinoGator, directed by legendary B-movie maker Jim Wynorski, a VOD on January 14th – and with that date just one month away, we’ve gotten our hands on the trailer for the film! You can check it out in the embed above.

DinoGator has the following synopsis: When a gigantic, mutated reptile gets loose in the swampy wilderness, the murky waters suddenly become an all-you-can-eat human buffet! Now the scientist that created the beast, a big-game hunter, and a group of tourists must stop it from devouring the entire comunity. With their numbers dwindling, and the hungry creature closing in, they’ll have to use their wits to avoid becoming its next meal.

The film stars Michael Madsen (Kill Bill), Grace West (Waiting for Dracula), Aaron Groben (Art of the Dead), Lauren Parkinson (Murderbot), Jesse Bernstein (The Rookie), Paul Logan...

Back in 1983, legendary producer Roger Corman brought the world a sword and sorcery film with an awesome title: Deathstalker. It was so successful, it paved the way for three sequels: Deathstalker II: Duel of the Titans (1987), Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1988), and Deathstalker IV: Match of the Titans (1991). The franchise went dormant for more than thirty years, but earlier this year we learned that it’s being revived by filmmaker Steven Kostanski – whose previous credits include Manborg, Father’s Day, The Void, Leprechaun Returns, Psycho Goreman, Frankie Freako, and episodes of the short-lived Day of the Dead TV series. Kostanski is writing and directing a Deathstalker remake that has Daniel Bernhardt (John Wick) playing the title character… and now that the project is in post-production, the filmmakers recently revealed that the theme song composed for the remake is a collaboration between legendary musician Slash, composer Bear McCreary, and Deathstalker II composer Chuck Cirino!

Back in 1983, legendary producer Roger Corman brought the world a sword and sorcery film with an awesome title: Deathstalker. It was so successful, it paved the way for three sequels: Deathstalker II: Duel of the Titans (1987), Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1988), and Deathstalker IV: Match of the Titans (1991). The franchise went dormant for more than thirty years, but earlier this year we learned that it’s being revived by filmmaker Steven Kostanski – whose previous credits include Manborg, Father’s Day, The Void, Leprechaun Returns, Psycho Goreman, and episodes of the short-lived Day of the Dead TV series. Kostanski is writing and directing a Deathstalker remake that has Daniel Bernhardt (John Wick) on board to play the title character… and today, Variety has unveiled the first official image of Bernhardt in character! You can check it out at the bottom of this article.

Here’s what the Deathstalker remake is...

Jim Wynorski is a legend in the B-movie world, having racked up over 100 directing credits over the course of his 40+ years of working in the entertainment industry. Among those credits are Chopping Mall, Deathstalker II, The Return of Swamp Thing, Sorority House Massacre II, Hard to Die, Ghoulies IV, Demolition High, Piranhaconda, Sharkansas Women’s Prison Massacre, Attack of the 50 Foot CamGirl, and Murderbot – so it’s clear to see why Wynorski was the subject of a documentary back in 2009. The documentary is called Popatopolis, and the folks at Terror Vision have just brought it to Blu-ray for the first time ever! Copies can be ordered at This Link.

Directed by Clay Westervelt, Popatopolis has the following synopsis: Jim Wynorski was the first to cast Traci Lords in mainstream cinema. He directed Heather Locklear in The Return of Swamp Thing. He discovered Jennifer Love Hewitt. Now, the man behind The Bare Wench Project...

Back in 1983, legendary producer Roger Corman brought the world a sword and sorcery film with an awesome title: Deathstalker. It was so successful, it paved the way for three sequels: Deathstalker II: Duel of the Titans (1987), Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1988), and Deathstalker IV: Match of the Titans (1991). The franchise went dormant for more than thirty years, but earlier this month we learned that it’s being revived by filmmaker Steven Kostanski – whose previous credits include Manborg, Father’s Day, The Void, Leprechaun Returns, Psycho Goreman, and episodes of the short-lived Day of the Dead TV series. Kostanski is writing and directing a Deathstalker remake that has Daniel Bernhardt (John Wick) on board to play the title character… and now more details on the plot have been revealed!

When the project was announced, we heard a Kickstarter campaign would be raising funds to help Kostanski’s Action Pants FX...

Back in 1983, legendary producer Roger Corman brought the world a sword and sorcery film with an awesome title: Deathstalker. It was so successful, it paved the way for three sequels: Deathstalker II: Duel of the Titans (1987), Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1988), and Deathstalker IV: Match of the Titans (1991). The franchise has been dormant for over thirty years… but it won’t be for much longer. A press release reveals that filmmaker Steven Kostanski – whose previous credits include Manborg, Father’s Day, The Void, Leprechaun Returns, Psycho Goreman, and episodes of the short-lived Day of the Dead TV series – is set to write and direct a Deathstalker remake, with Daniel Bernhardt (John Wick) on board to play the title character!

“A newly reimagined installment of the cult sword and sorcery series of the same name,” the Deathstalker remake will see Bernhardt taking on the role of a barbarian who finds...

Deathstalker #1 is an exciting new comic collaboration between Slash from Guns N' Roses and Vault Comics, bringing back the cult classic movie franchise from 1983. The preview reveals the return of the titular hero and introduces key plot elements, showcasing the pulpy elements of the genre. The creative team, including Slash, Steven Kostanski, Tim Seeley, Jim Terry, and Kurt Michael Russell, aims to deliver a thrilling and nostalgic fantasy story that combines elements of horror, magic, sex, and thrills.

Contains a preview for Deathstalker #1!

Deathstalker #1 is a comic for mature readers; some mature visual content from the preview has been censored by Screen Rant!

Screen Rant is excited to announce and provide an exclusive look at Deathstalker, Vault Comics' upcoming comic collaboration with Slash from Guns N' Roses and Shout! Studios. A glimpse at the covers and pages from the comic has been provided by the comic publisher responsible for series...

Deathstalker, the iconic sword and sorcery movie from the 80s, is making a comeback in the form of a Kickstarter-funded comic book revival. Slash, renowned guitarist, is teaming up with director Steven Kostanski and acclaimed comic writers Tim Seeley and Jim Terry to bring Deathstalker back to life. The upcoming graphic novel will be the fifth installment in the series and will feature original art by fantasy artist Boris Vallejo.

Another day, another nostalgic property finds new life. Deathstalker, one of the iconic sword and sorcery movies of the 80’s, is gearing up for a comic book revival! The titular barbarian character will go on an all-new quest in Kickstarter-funded comic form, and the project is being helmed by none other than Slash! Yes, That Slash! Slash is teaming up with director Steven Kostanski (Leprechaun Returns) along with acclaimed comic writers Tim Seeley and Jim Terry to bring Deathstalker back from the void.

When it comes to the terms "living legend" and "prolific," perhaps nobody deserves those titles more than Roger Corman, who through hundreds of films has inspired and provided countless filmmakers and actors with opportunities to break into the movie industry. April 5th marks Corman's 94th birthday, and Shout! Factory TV is celebrating in grand fashion with a 48-hour livestream marathon of some of his most notable films as well as the 13-part series Cult-Tastic: Tales from the Trenches with Roger and Julie Corman.

Below, we have a trailer and an official press release with full details on the Roger Corman livestream marathon, which will kick off on Saturday, April 4th at 12:00am Pt on ShoutFactoryTV.com and various streaming platforms:

Press Release: Los Angeles – March 30, 2020 – Shout! Factory TV celebrates cult film icon Roger Corman’s 94th birthday with a weekend-long marathon livestream April 4 and 5. The marathon will present notable...

Shout! Factory proudly presents its three-day Sword + Sorcery marathon, streaming on Shout! Factory TV this August. Themed to celebrate fantasy films like Hawk the Slayer and Wizards of the Lost Kingdom, each day will feature tales of magic and might. The marathon's cornerstone event is a daylong Dungeons & Dragons campaign that uses themes and set pieces from these films, featuring celebrity talent like Deborah Ann Woll, Todd Stashwick and Tiffany Smith.

Sword + Sorcery begins Saturday, August 10 at 12 a.m. Pt and will run through Monday, August 12th on the Shout! Factory TV live streaming channel available on Twitch, Samsung TV Plus, Xumo, and Stirr. The event starts Saturday, August 10 with Wizards of the Lost Kingdom, Sorceress, Deathstalker II, Amazons, Hawk the Slayer and Hercules vs. The Hydra, alongside interstitial segments of celebrity Dungeons & Dragons gameplay.

On Sunday, August 11, the celebrity Dungeons & Dragons game entitled Always a Sword...

Here is something for all you fans of the sword and sorcery genre! Shout! Factory TV is presenting a three-day live streaming event called Sword + Sorcery throughout the weekend of August 10th through 12th.    Shout! will stream twelve films over the weekend (see the full list below) starting on the 10th with films like Deathstalker II and Hawk the Slayer. On the 11th they will live stream a celebrity Dungeons & Dragons game. Daredevil's Deborah Ann Woll leads a team of five former soldiers against the Dragon Emporer in a quest called Always a Sword. This will be a full one-shot D&d campaign. Finally on the 12th things will get fully silly with a selection of titles from the Mystery Science Theatre archives. ...

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While horror is riding high theatrically side this week, August 30th’s genre home entertainment releases are a bit on the quieter side, with only a handful of titles coming our way. Scream Factory is releasing the sword and sorcery movies Deathstalker and Deathstalker II on a double feature Blu-ray, and for you cult film fans out there, Vinegar Syndrome has given Evils of the Night an HD overhaul.

Other notable home entertainment titles for the week of August 3oth include Blood Redd, Dreadtime Stories, Walking Dead in the West, and a serial killer themed three-movie combo pack from Rlj Entertainment.

Deathstalker / Deathstalker II (Double feature Blu-ray available exclusively on Shout! Factory’s website)

Deathstalker (1983)

Deathstalker (Richard Hill) is a mighty warrior chosen to battle the evil forces of a medieval kingdom who sets off on a journey to the most challenging tournament in the land. To the...

Over the next two months, Scream Factory’s releases include five Blu-rays limited to 1,000 units apiece. Each release will highlight an obscure and underseen sci-fi, horror, or fantasy film from the ’70s and ’80s, and the cover artwork and details on each Blu-ray have been revealed.

Deathstalker Double Feature (August 30th): “Deathstalker (1983)

Deathstalker (Richard Hill) is a mighty warrior chosen to battle the evil forces of a medieval kingdom who sets off on a journey to the most challenging tournament in the land. To the winner will go the throne of the evil wizard, the ultimate mystical power and the love of the beautiful Princess Codille (Barbi Benton). But first Deathstalker must prove himself worthy of his legacy . . . and treachery lurks at every turn.

Deathstalker II (1987)

Deathstalker II (John Terlesky) has a mission: to save the kingdom from the wicked grip of the immoral wizard Jerak and his queen Sultana,...

The Films:

Roger Corman, God love him. God love Shout! Factory too, for these continued collections of his films, making any and every B-movie fan happy. Corman loved to mine a successful genre for all its worth, and when Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Conan the Barbarian hit in 1982, Corman rushed a few sword and sorcery films out. Creatures, boobs, “epic” journeys, it’s all here, low budget camp style.

Deathstalker (1983): There’s much to love here. The plot is silly enough and perfect for late night viewing: an old man convinces the Stalker to collect three magical items and fills his ears with tales of heroes, yet the Stalker loses track of his quest and beds every nubile woman in sight. Awesome. So there’s tits, blood, creatures, and while it’s campy most of the time, it’s always fun and quirky. Deathstalker is Conan-lite, but fun, fun, fun.

Shout! Factory:Deathstalker (Richard Hill) is the mighty warrior chosen to battle the evil forces of a medieval kingdom who sets off on a journey to the most challenging tournament in the land. To the winner will go the throne of the evil wizard, the ultimate mystical power and the love of the beautiful Princess Codille (Barbi Benton). But first, Deathstalker must prove himself worthy of his legacy . . . and treachery lurks at every turn.Deathstalker II (John Terlesky) has a mission: to save the kingdom from the wicked grip of the immoral wizard Jerak and his queen Sultana. Together they have ruled the land by creating a controllable evil twin of the lovely Princess Evie (Monique Gabrielle). Capturing the real Princess Evie, Deathstalker must...

Trollhunter - is one of those festival favourites that somehow slipped through the cracks here at Qe. Oh, we knew all about it, we just never caught a screening for review or promoted it for some reason. Chances are you've seen the amazing trailers from Magnet that have come out since the film was picked up for distro. Know though that this is a Norwegian film with subs and that it's supposed to be pretty stellar. Looking forward to finally watching it.

Blitz - is a UK cop/action flick starring Jason Statham. It's been getting middling reviews since it's release in the UK, some calling it out as being on par with a Mftv movie. Seems like one I'd check out if I was in the mood for some action though.

Roger Corman's Sword And Sorcery Collection - featuring Deathstalker, Deathstalker II, The Warrior And The Sorceress & Barbarian Queen.

Screw the Conan the Barbarian remake!  What you need is this collection of classic Conan-sploitation films from Shout! Factory's Roger Corman Cult Classics line!  I'm not going to spend a lot of time describing how awesome this is, you can read the details below.Adding cool fun to hot summer nights with four tales of barbarians & beauties!Shout! Factory Presents Sword And Sorcery Collection 2-dvd SETFeaturing fan favorite film stars David Carradine, Barbi Benton, Lana Clarkson, Katt Shea, Richard BrookerDEATHSTALKER/Deathstalker II: Duel Of The TITANSNew Anamorphic Widescreen Movie PresentationBARBARIAN Queen/The Warrior And The Sorceressarrives On Home Entertainment Shelves Nationwide August 23, 2011 From Shout! FACTORYOn August 23, 2011 , Shout! Factory, in association with New Horizons Picture Corporation, will release Sword And Sorcery Collection 2-dvd set,...

Cloverfield (review) remains one the most divisive films of 2008. Some loved it. Others hated it. But I think we can all agree while there were plenty of boobs on the screen (the characters, I mean), they weren't the sort of boobs we'd have preferred. Cleavagefield looks to correct that jiggly oversight.

Jim Wynorski has spent the bulk of his 25-year b-moviemaking career giving us all manner of horror movies, monster movies, action films, kiddy flicks, and erotic thrillers, everything from Chopping Mall to Return of Swamp Thing to Deathstalker II to Munchie to Point of Seduction: Body Chemistry III and then on. He also really loves breasts. More specifically, he really loves tongue-in-cheek parodies loaded up with top-heavy women in varying degrees of undress. Or have you not seen The Breastford Wives, The Witches of Breastwick, and The Bare Wench Project and so on? Now comes Cleavagefield.

Found footage: Check...