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You got witch-hunting in my vampirism! Yeah? Well, you got vampirism in my witch-hunting! Deliciously combined, Hammer’s Twins of Evil (1971) pits religious fanaticism against vampiric seduction in the third and final film of the Karnstein trilogy, and it’s a fittingly erotic and spirited sendoff.

Released by Rank Film Distributors in the U.K. and Universal Pictures stateside, Twins of Evil was part of a double bill with Hands of the Ripper, and as these things do, brought in the casual viewer looking for a little mayhem to tide them over. Twins of Evil however, still manages to seduce the viewer through muscular filmmaking and solid performances, with the biggest draw being the stunning Collinson sisters, Mary and Madeleine, as our titular characters. They make it one of the most lascivious of the latter day Hammer films; no small feat, that.

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Hammer and Horror Film Day!

Saturday November the 9th ( 10am – 5pm )

Central Hall Westminster.

Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London SW1H 9Nh

UK’s longest running film fair and convention.

Now in it’s 40th year!

The Convention presents dealers from all over the UK, Europe, Us ,

Canada and South America.

Specialising in rare original film memorabilia and collectables.

Taking place six times a year these are truly unique events for anyone with an interest in films!

With actors and director’s signings, illustrated talks, retrospectives and film screenings taking place through out the day.

Items covering the history of cinema can be found. From the silents to the present.

From rare items of the 1920’s to new releases and the latest heart throb.

Among the many different field of cinema covered at the show is – Classic Hollywood, horror films, sci-fi, the best of British and European cinema as we as cult tv!

Not content with simply unleashing Birdemic upon unsuspecting audiences and masterminding the return of Richard Stanley to horror filmmaking, Severin Films has already amassed a terrific library of home video releases including Stone, The Sinful Dwarf, Hardware, Crucible Of Terror and Psychomania. Now, Severin has provided the details for its first release of 2011, Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Santa Sangre.

Read more on Severin Films reveals specs for Blu-ray/DVD release of Jodorowsky’s Santa Sangre…...

For this, a very special Halloween edition of Video Home Invasion, we're going to take a look at Severin Films lovely collection of rare and unsettling cult horror films.  I love horror movies as much as the next guy, but many of these titles had me scratching my head.  The Sinful Dwarf, while not strictly horror, is certainly horrifying.  Crucible of Terror is a blip in horror history, but a landmark in the career of Mike Raven.  Then there are the lesser known works of Lucio Fulci, a personal favorite.  Many films that deserve to be viewed at least once, given perhaps more recognition and attention than they sometimes deserve by a company dedicated to bringing evil into your home.

Lucio Fulci is a master of horror who is, by far, best known for his sizable and reputable collection of zombie films.  However, he did make other films as well,...

Though its star was mocked and maligned in his time and the films he appeared in were widely considered failures it may be time to reconsider the film career of Mike Raven. Because whatever people may have thought of it upon its release in 1971 Crucible of Terror - which Raven stars in and sunk his own money into producing - stands up remarkably well now and full marks are due to the good folk at Severin film for not only exhuming the largely forgotten picture but presenting it so incredibly well.

Raven stars as Victor Clare, an obsessive and - if we're being honest - kind of sexually icky sculptor and painter. Clare is talented, there's no doubt about that, but has remained obscure throughout his entire career thanks to his refusal to show his work. Because, you see, he makes it for himself and not for anyone else. But...

 

Ok, we're down to one week away from our favorite time of year, Halloween. Here's some more onscure horror movies to check out if you haven't seen them yet.

                                            

16. Dead Air- This is a cool zombe film I watched last year, star horror vet Bill Moseley and is a can't miss.

Synopsis:

Logan Burnhardt is the king of the airwaves, La's preeminent shock-jock prime-time radio host -- brash, egotistical, and totally unflappable. Until tonight. There's been an explosion. No, a riot. No, an attack of some sort... Terrorists again? Soon La is an out-of-control madhouse of infected maniacs, and it's up to Logan to decipher what is happening long enough to stay alive, stay on air, and get out a message to the millions in danger.

 

                                            

17. Dance of the Dead- Just one of those zombie movies you run across and like. Lot's of teenage zombie fun! Part of...

This week's roundup of DVD releases include fan favorites from TV, a scarred comic book antihero, the next installment of The Lost Boys, the requisite creature features, a Roger Corman set, and SyFy's apocalyptic view of the world. Also, don't forget to check out the soundtrack from the hottest vampire TV show right now (well, there's only one playing currently) at the very end of this list.

While waiting for your orders to arrive by mail, you can always catch up on Camera Obscura for free with our Episode 1-7 episodes & recap or watch the newest episodes on Dailymotion. You can also learn all about creature making from our Q&A With Camera Obscura's FX Maestro Jeff Farley.

On with the list....

Jonah Hex

Directed by Jimmy Hayward

Out of the pages of the legendary comics and graphic novels steps Jonah Hex (review), a scarred drifter and bounty hunter...

Here's a list of DVD releases for this week with some of the more noteworthy theatrical releases in bold.Arn: The Knight Templar As Good As Dead Assassin In Love Astaire & Rogers Ultimate Collector's Edition Banqkok Adrenaline Banqkok Adrenaline Black Dolemite: B.O. Rudy Ray Moore Booky and the Secret Santa Breaking Upwards Busby Berkeley 9-Film Collection Callas Forever Coffin Rock Criminal Justice 2 Crucible of Terror Daniel & Ana The Darjeeling Limited The Dark Lurking Demeking, The Sea Monster Dexter's Laboratory: Season One Doghouse Dragon Ball Z Kai: Saiyan Set...

Somewhere in the hard rock and metal cosmos, Blackie Lawless was granted the same passage as Overkill, Motorhead and AC/DC where recording the same album over and over again is considered his charm and not his stigma.

Those following W.A.S.P. over the years will testify once Blackie Lawless officially grabbed hold of the reins of the group (some say as early as its inception), he sentenced W.A.S.P.’s creative flux to be held in check by exhausted three chord progressions. Suffice it to say, he’s maintained a career with those chords. Those, plus a Who-adoring dedication to dramatic stanza build-ups in the vein of Tommy and Quadrophenia, which get implemented as many as three times per W.A.S.P. album.

Once the Lawless one changed his rowdy ways, ditching the buzzsaw gauntlet and assless spandex (you wonder how many times he...