William Lustig

The epic conclusion to the In Search of Darkness trilogy. In this epic final chapter, our focus turns to the straight-to-video horror classics that populated the bottom shelves at the video rental store. Imaginative, gory, experimental - but always entertaining - these hidden gems are ripe for rediscovery.

An interview with William Lustig about Maniac.

Four decades after directing "Maniac" Bill revisits the filming locations to reflect on 1970s New York & his leading man, Joe Spinell.

The first feature-length documentary that fully explores how the toxic social and political Canadian context after 1968 created some of the most nihilistic and imaginative Canadian cult films of the 1970s and 80s and beyond.

Using testimonies by pioneers and witnesses of the times, delve into the feverish visual culture the media generated – with far-fetched examples of canine television games, seduction manuals, aerobics class while holding a baby, among others.

The story behind the rise and fall of New York's 42nd Street. The cinemas, the films, the people, the crime and the rebirth of the block as "New 42nd Street" - this is the document of the world's most notorious movie strip.

An interview with Brooke Adams on her first role in the film, Shock waves.

Documentary on the life and films of Antonio Margheriti.

Frank (Elijah Wood) mora e trabalha em uma loja de manequins que foi herdada do pai. O problema é que ele costuma dar um sinistro toque aos bonecos, ele coloca o couro cabeludo de mulheres que ele escalpela. As coisas mudam quando ele conhece a fotógrafa Anna (Nora Arnezeder), com quem desenvolve uma relação bem próxima, algo incomum para o solitário Frank. Só que seus impulsos de perseguir e matar se tornam cada vez mais incontroláveis.

This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment.

Documentary about the origins of the song "Maniac".

Tom Savini discusses the kills and FX of the film Maniac (1980).

Final entry in the Bravo scary movie moments countdowns that aired in 2009.

This thirty minute documentary features interviews with Giovinazzo's key contemporaries discussing the continued impact and influence of Combat Shock twenty-five years later.

Jess Franco and Christopher Lee discuss their 1970 collaboration, The Bloody Judge.

Interviews with Franco Nero and Vittorio Storaro about the film The Fifth Cord.

A visual history of Italian western cinema in the 60s and 70s.

Retrospective documentary on Jesús Franco's film "Venus in Furs".

A short documentary about the making of the 1966 film 'Cul-de-sac'.

An overview of the making of Terrence Malick's Badlands (1973), coupled with a examination of the mysterious personality of Malick himself.

A documentary on the making of Roman Polanski's 1965 film "Repulsion," featuring interviews with Polanski, producer Gene Gutowski, and cinematographer Gil Taylor, among others.

In this short making-of documentary, director Nicolas Roeg discusses the production history of the film and the unique qualities of Daphne Du Maurier's story that inspired it, while director of photography Anthony B. Richmond explains the significance of specific scenes, including the notorious sex scene, and how they were shot. Editor Graeme Clifford also discusses his contribution to the film.

Documentary about Who Saw Her Die?

Este documentário é apresentado no DVD de edição limitada para Opera, lançado em 2001.

Documentary about the shooting of 'Suspiria' that details everything that lovers of horror genre can desire, including the inspiration of the plot, the director, the cast, the style, the music and, of course, its worldwide success. Argento, Daria Nicolodi, Jessica Harper, Udo Kier, Stafania Casini, Giuseppe Colombo, Luciano Tovoli and several members of the progressive rock band Goblin (Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli, Massino Marante) are interviewed to learn about their work in the film.

The Joe Spinell Story is a An outstanding and eye-opening documentary, made in 2001 for the Anchor Bay DVD release of Maniac (1980). His most notable roles were as mafioso Willi Cicci in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, and as loan shark Tony Gazzo in Rocky and Rocky II. Although primarily known as a character actor, Spinell co-wrote and starred as a serial killer in the 1980 film, Maniac.

The Joe Spinell Story is a An outstanding and eye-opening documentary, made in 2001 for the Anchor Bay DVD release of Maniac (1980). His most notable roles were as mafioso Willi Cicci in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, and as loan shark Tony Gazzo in Rocky and Rocky II. Although primarily known as a character actor, Spinell co-wrote and starred as a serial killer in the 1980 film, Maniac.

A documentary about the making of The Stepford Wives (1975).

The making of FRANCES, a retrospective documentary.

Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie.

A documentary primarily focusing on the filming and release of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

This documentary provides film fans with an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the horror comedy about a man who must lead a medieval army to victory against a horde of undead in order to return to his own time. Includes interviews with star Bruce Cambell, director Sam Raimi and other members of the cast and crew, who discuss what it was like to be a part of the making of this cult classic.

Documentary that explores Argento's film career.

A retrospective documentary on the making of the movie "Halloween," featuring exclusive interviews with director John Carpenter, producer Debra Hill, and stars Jamie Lee Curtis, PJ Soles, and Nick Castle.

A roller-coaster ride through the history of American exploitation films, ranging from Roger Corman's sci-fi and horror monster movies, 1960s beach movies, H.G. Lewis' gore-fests, William Castle's schlocky theatrical gimmicks, to 1970s blaxploitation, pre-"Deep Throat" sex tease films, Russ Meyer's bosom-heavy masterpieces, etc, etc. Over 25 interviews of the greatest purveyors of weird films of all kind from 1940 to 1975. Illustrated with dozens of films clips, trailers, extra footage, etc. This documentary as a shorter companion piece focusing on exploitation king David F. Friedman.

A história começa no Kuwait, durante a Guerra do Golfo, quando oficiais norte-americanos são abatidos acidentalmente por eles mesmos - o chamado "fogo amigo". Um deles é Sam Harper, cujo corpo é velado na sua cidade natal durante as comemorações do Dia da Independência. E exatamente a meia noite do dia 4 de julho, três jovens profanam alguns túmulos e queimam a bandeira dos Estados Unidos, fazendo com que o oficial morto volte para um acerto de contas com todos os que falam mal do seu país ou desrespeitam o "american way of life". Ironicamente, o zumbi se veste com as roupas do Tio Sam, símbolo do exército norte-americano!

It was a brutal murder that sent deranged psychopath Martin Kagan to prison. It was a naive deputy warden that granted him a stay of execution. Now, the police department's tactical defence instructor, John Lomax, wants revenge for his beloved sister's death.

Explore the most legendary horror studio of all time with this fascinating, frightening journey hosted by terror titans Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. England's most successful independent film company, the "fear factory" of Hammer Studios, has a history filled with feuds, censorship battles and streaks of luck both good and bad. Now the legacy of horror returns, featuring interviews with such Hammer legends as Raquel Welch, Veronica Carlson, Caroline Munro, Ingrid Pitt, Jimmy Sangster, Hazel Court, Martine Beswicke, Freddie Francis, Val Guest and Ray Harryhausen. Plus you'll be treated to behind-the-scenes home movies and nonstop shock scenes from over 40 classic films, including Horror of Dracula, Curse of Frankenstein, The Devil Rides Out, Curse of the Werewolf and many more! It's the definitive study of one of the greatest names in horror!

Policial é atacada e deixada em estado de coma por bandido. Um cinegrafista reedita o material para parecer mais um caso de abuso de poder…

Ash é enviado para o ano 1300 A.C., por ser considerado o profeta que encontrará o livro dos mortos e livrará a população do terror dos Deadites. Porém antes que as pessoas saibam o real objetivo de sua viagem ele é capturado, por ser considerado um espião de um reino rival. Após se libertar, Ash parte em busca do livro. Ao encontrá-lo ele diz as palavras erradas, de forma que possa retornar ao presente. Só que esta tentativa desperta o exército dos mortos, que tem como líder uma contraparte do próprio Ash.

Depois de ser considerado morto, Matt Cordell reaparece querendo somente vingança contra o departamento de policia e a cidade. A única lei que ele reconhece é a sua e não admite que ninguém se interponha em seu caminho. Sua primeira vítima é o policial Jack Forrest, que foi considerado o salvador da cidade por ter matado Cordell. Mas surge o detetive Sean McKinney, pra investigar o que afinal está acontecendo.

Um brilhante cientista descobre uma forma de produzir pele humana artificialmente. Atacado por criminosos, ele fica desfigurado e recebe um tratamento experimental que o salva. Agora, ele busca vingança contra seus agressores.

A band of ruthless international terrorists led by Josef Szabo (David Warner) hijack a speeding railroad train loaded with a full arsenal of powerful military weaponry capable of threatening world peace. The only hero who can stop the terrorists' scheme for world domination is Jack DeForest (Terence Knox). During the battle between good and evil the hero DeForest accidentally kills the son of the Szabo. Seeking revenge Szabo locates DeForest’s family, murders his wife and kidnaps their teenage son thereby turning their fight it into a personal vendetta. So, DeForest must fight not only to save the world, but for his only remaining family.

A Polícia rejeita Buck Taylor da academia por considera-lo um desequilibrado mental. Revoltado com os policiais, Buck fica disposto a ir até as últimas conseqüências para fazer parte da equipe, o problema é que agora uma onda de crimes brutais assola as ruas de Los Angeles.

A Polícia rejeita Buck Taylor da academia por considera-lo um desequilibrado mental. Revoltado com os policiais, Buck fica disposto a ir até as últimas conseqüências para fazer parte da equipe, o problema é que agora uma onda de crimes brutais assola as ruas de Los Angeles.

A family man and a mob witness hunt for a hit-man who has mistakenly kidnapped the family man's son.

A father who experiments with his son's psychokinetic powers is unaware that these experiments have released a demon from hell which lives in his son's closet, preparing to take over the young boy's soul.

Um criminoso misterioso inicia uma onda de assassinatos em Nova York, testemunhas afirmam se tratar de um policial, um Policial Maníaco! Logo a cidade enfrenta um caos com o povo desrespeitando e querendo linxar a polícia. Cabe ao experiente detetive Frank McCrae, resolver esse caso e descobrir quem é o policial maníaco, antes que um jovem policial leve a culpa por esses crimes.

Um criminoso misterioso inicia uma onda de assassinatos em Nova York, testemunhas afirmam se tratar de um policial, um Policial Maníaco! Logo a cidade enfrenta um caos com o povo desrespeitando e querendo linxar a polícia. Cabe ao experiente detetive Frank McCrae, resolver esse caso e descobrir quem é o policial maníaco, antes que um jovem policial leve a culpa por esses crimes.

New York City factory worker Eddie Marino is a solid citizen and regular guy, until the day a sadistic street gang brutally assaults his wife and murders his child. When a corrupt judge sets the thugs free, Eddie goes berserk and vows revenge.

New York City factory worker Eddie Marino is a solid citizen and regular guy, until the day a sadistic street gang brutally assaults his wife and murders his child. When a corrupt judge sets the thugs free, Eddie goes berserk and vows revenge.

New York City factory worker Eddie Marino is a solid citizen and regular guy, until the day a sadistic street gang brutally assaults his wife and murders his child. When a corrupt judge sets the thugs free, Eddie goes berserk and vows revenge.

Frank Zito é um desequilibrado mental que assassina inúmeras garotas brutalmente e guarda seus escalpos para adornar os inúmeros manequins que lhe fazem compania. Até o dia em que uma mulher tira uma fotografia sua no Central Park. Trata-se da fotógrafa Anna D'Antoni, por quem Zito acaba se apaixonando. Mas será que o relacionamento conseguirá vencer sua sede de sangue?

Frank Zito é um desequilibrado mental que assassina inúmeras garotas brutalmente e guarda seus escalpos para adornar os inúmeros manequins que lhe fazem compania. Até o dia em que uma mulher tira uma fotografia sua no Central Park. Trata-se da fotógrafa Anna D'Antoni, por quem Zito acaba se apaixonando. Mas será que o relacionamento conseguirá vencer sua sede de sangue?

Frank Zito é um desequilibrado mental que assassina inúmeras garotas brutalmente e guarda seus escalpos para adornar os inúmeros manequins que lhe fazem compania. Até o dia em que uma mulher tira uma fotografia sua no Central Park. Trata-se da fotógrafa Anna D'Antoni, por quem Zito acaba se apaixonando. Mas será que o relacionamento conseguirá vencer sua sede de sangue?

Fetching and eager teenage lass Bella catches her mother Susan having an adulterous tryst with next door neighbor Tom while her father Bob is away on a business trip. Bella confronts Tom and demands that he makes love to her the same way he did with Susan. Complications ensue when Bella and Susan find themselves in a fierce rivalry over which woman will have Tom to herself.

Honey is afraid of sex, so when her boyfriend cheats on her Honey's girlfriend helps her overcome her issues.

Honey is afraid of sex, so when her boyfriend cheats on her Honey's girlfriend helps her overcome her issues.

Honey is afraid of sex, so when her boyfriend cheats on her Honey's girlfriend helps her overcome her issues.

A tennis instructor leads a wealthy but neglected housewife into the world of prostitution.

A tennis instructor leads a wealthy but neglected housewife into the world of prostitution.

A tennis instructor leads a wealthy but neglected housewife into the world of prostitution.

A tennis instructor leads a wealthy but neglected housewife into the world of prostitution.

Em Nova York vive Paul Kersey, um homem pacífico que tem sua vida destroçada quando três marginais invadem seu apartamento, estupram sua filha, que fica em estado gravíssimo, e matam Joanna, sua mulher. Após uma viagem a uma cidade do Arizona, na qual todos andam armados e a criminalidade é mínima, Kersey, decide eliminar qualquer um que o ameace, pois a polícia se mostra incapaz de encontrar os culpados. Assim, Kersey se arma e começa a patrulhar as ruas, matando assassinos e ladrões e ficando obcecado em fazer justiça. Paralelamente ele é caçado por Frank Ochoa, um detetive da polícia que deseja encontrar o homem que está fazendo o trabalho dos tiras.