Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Four Film Thrillers Release February 8th on DVD and Blu-Ray: High Lane, I Spit on Your Grave, My Soul to Take and Paranormal Activity 2

There are several horror titles releasing on DVD and Blu-Ray today. The most notable releases for Tuesday, February 8th include Wes Craven's poorly received My Soul to Take, a chilling production from France titled High Lane, Anchor Bay Entertainment's I Spit on Your Grave and finally, Paranormal Activity 2. This last title has already confirmed a sequel, with High Lane standing out amongst these titles. High Lane promises double terror from terrific heights and from socially isolated cannibals. Have a look at each of the titles below, with special features attached to each (if available).

High Lane

A synopsis...

"A group of friends on vacation decide to venture onto a trail high up in the mountains that has been closed for repairs. The climb proves more perilous than planned. Especially as they soon realize that they're not alone. This adventure will turn into a nightmare."

Release Date: February 8th, 2011 (DVD).

Director/writer: Abel Ferry.

Cast: Fanny Valette, Raphael Lenglet, Johan Libereau, Nicolas Giraud and Maud Wyler

I Spit on Your Grave

The film's synopsis:

"I Spit On Your Grave tells the story of Jennifer Hills (Sarah Butler), a city girl who rents an isolated cabin in the country to write her latest novel. On one terrifying evening, a group of local lowlifes break into the cabin, overpower and assault Jennifer, ultimately leaving her for dead. But Jennifer miraculously survives her ordeal; consumed with hell-borne vengeance for those who so violated her, she repays their heinous acts in gruesome ways that these lowlifes never thought imaginable" (Anchor).

Release Date: February 8th, 2011 (DVD, Blu-Ray).

Director: Steven R. Monroe.

Cast: Jeff Branson, Daniel Franzese, Rodney Eastman, Chad Lindbert, Tracey Walter and Andrew Howard.

Special features for the Blu-ray include:

-A making of featurette titled "The Revenge of Jennifer Hills: Remaking a Cult Icon" (16 mins.)
-Deleted scenes (12 mins.)
-Audio commentary from director Steven R. Monroe.
-Trailers

The film's feature trailer is hosted here:

I Spit on Your Grave DVD/Blu-ray Trailer


My Soul to Take

The film's synopsis:

"In the sleepy town of Riverton, legend tells of a serial killer who swore he would return to murder the seven children born the night he died. Now, 16 years later, people are disappearing again. Has the psychopath been reincarnated as one of the seven teens, or did he survive the night he was left for dead? Only one of the kids knows the answer."

Release Date: February 8, 2010 (DVD, Blu-Ray).

Director/writer: Wes Craven.

Cast: Max Thierot, Denzel Whitaker, Shareeka Epps, Emily Meade, Nick Lashaway, John Magaro, Paulina Olszynski, Raul Esparza, Zena Grey, Trevor St. John, Alexandra Wilson, Jeremy Chu, Frank Grillo

Special features for the Blu-ray:

-Commentary from Max Thierot, John Magaro, Emily Meade and director Wes Craven
-Deleted scenes (22 mins.)
-Alternate opening sequence (6 mins.)
-Blu-ray Live
-Trailers

The trailer for My Soul to Take is here:

My Soul to Take DVD/Blu-ray Trailer

Paranormal Activity 2

The synopsis for Paranormal Activity 2 is here:

"The chillingly realistic prequel to 2009’s horror phenomenon chronicles the frightening days leading up to the events of the original film, marking the return of Katie, Micah and the terrifying and malevolent presence that’s torturing them. When Katie’s sister Kristi and her husband find their house vandalized after bringing home their new baby, they set up 24-hour surveillance cameras. What unfolds on the footage is far more sinister and shocking than anything they could have imagined" (UHM).

Release: February 8th, 2010 (DVD, Blu-Ray).

Director: Tod Williams.

Writers: Michael R. Perry, Christopher B. Landon, Tom Pabst, and ORen Peli.

Cast: David Bierend, Brian Boland, Molly Ephraim, Katie Featherston, Seth Ginsberg, and Sprague Grayden.

Special features include:

-Original theatrical version of the film
-Unrated version of the film
-Found footage
-Teaser trailer
-DVD copy of the film (Blu-ray only)
-Digital copy of the film (Blu-ray only)

This film has been reviewed by 28DLA writer Ed Sum:

Paranormal Activity 2 and Missed Chances

Sources:

Horror Releases for February 8 at Upcoming Horror Movies

Each horror title is available here through Amazon:



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