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Shock-O-Rama: Demons by Chuck Francisco, Columnist and Critic
(April 10, 2013)
Nothing cramps the style of unchaperoned teens like Satan. I would figure he'd leave them to their sinful indulgences, then settle up accounts after time had it's way with them. But the Devil isn't a patient creature and he's also not content to simply pil

DVD Shopping Bag: The Vampire Lovers by Robert T. Trate, Columnist and Critic
(April 09, 2013)
In two weeks The Vampire Lovers will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD from Shout! Factory. The film was originally released in 1970 by both Hammer Films and American International Productions (AIP).

The Marvel Phase 2 Sneak Peek by Robert T. Trate , News Editor
(April 02, 2013)
Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios have released one of the special features online today from the Marvel’s Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled box set. This short look features interviews that reveal Phase 2 in the Marvel Cinematic Unive

Mania Interview: Jane Levy of Evil Dead by Robert T. Trate , Columnist and Critic
(April 02, 2013)
To follow in the footsteps of Bruce Campbell is a pretty tall order. To be doused in a constant blood bath is another. Jane Levy said she was up to the challenge when she met with Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi. Mania had the chance to catch up with the newe

DVD Shopping Bag: MARVELS CINEMATIC UNIVERSE: PHASE ONE by Robert T. Trate , Columnist and Critic
(April 01, 2013)
Not much out this week Maniacs. The one true pick up this week is MARVEL’S CINEMATIC UNIVERSE: PHASE ONE box set. The issue is, don’t we all already have these films? If not, well then today is your lucky day. Better yet, here is your chance for an upg

Iron Man: Rise of Technovore Trailer by Robert T. Trate , News Editor
(April 01, 2013)
IGN has posted the world debut of Iron Man's full-length animated adventure featuring Black Widow, War Machine and The Punisher. The animated direct to home video film is called Iron Man: Rise of Technovore. It arrives on April 16th, just in time to add to

The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part II Blu-Ray Review by Tim Janson, Columnist and Critic
(April 01, 2013)
No matter how you might feel about sparkly vampires and the silliness that was Team Edward vs. Team Jacob, you can’t deny the Twilight Saga’s place as one of the most successful film franchises of all-time. In fact it seems to be that very idea that a

Mania Interview: Colm Wilkinson by Rob Vaux, Writer
(March 28, 2013)
Colm Wilkinson isn’t especially well-known to film fans, with only one credit to his title. That credit happens to be the Bishop of Digne in the latest big-screen adaption of Les Miserables: setting Hugh Jackman’s Jean Valjean on the path to righteousn

Mania Exclusive: Sexy Evil Genius Clip by Robert T. Trate, News Editor
(March 28, 2013)
Mania has obtained an exclusive clip for the new crime thriller Sexy Evil Genius. Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer will enjoy seeing the likes of Seth Green and Michelle Trachtenberg back together again.

Continuum Season One Blu-ray Review by Chuck Francisco, Columnist and Critic
(March 28, 2013)
Continuum's freshman season came and went fleetingly fast, providing a surprising amount of entertainment crammed into just ten episodes. During the downturn of winter television season, SyFy's Canadian imported series began by promising much, then draggin

The Blob Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review by Robert T. Trate, Columnist and Critic
(March 27, 2013)
There comes time when all horror fans or Sci-Fi B-Movie fans discover The Blob (1958). It’s disarming opening theme song by Burt Bacharach and Mack David makes us think that any true danger is far away. Yet nothing could be further from the truth.

Shock-O-Rama: Rubber by Chuck Francisco, Columnist and Critic
(March 27, 2013)
An accountant, checking his watch while struggling to maintain his grips on a plethora of binoculars. An empty desert road dotted with black wooden chairs, staggered about at odd angles. An unmarked cop car approaches up the road, absurdly swerving to and

DVD Shopping Bag: Killing Them Softly Blu-ray by Robert T. Trate, Columnist and Critic
(March 26, 2013)
The great things about DVDs and Blu-rays is getting that opportunity to see a film that just up and disappeared at the cinemas. I’ll be honest with you, I saw the trailer for Killing Them Softy and had no interest in the film. It looked as if someone cal

Shock-O-Rama: The Beyond by Chuck Francisco, Columnist and Critic
(March 20, 2013)
Considered by some to be the Lucio Fulci's best work, ever better than more well known Zombie (off the kedge, shark on corpse fans!), The Beyond began to cement its modern popular midnight movie status in the mid-90's, when it hit the American home video m

DVD Shopping Bag: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Blu-ray by Robert T. Trate, Columnist and Critic
(March 19, 2013)
The time has come again to add yet another Middle Earth Blu-ray to our library. Now the question, like so many more that are about to follow, is: Why buy this one when we all know an Expanded Edition is coming?

Zero Dark Thirty DVD Review by Tim Janson, Columnist and Critic
(March 15, 2013)
When a film is dealing with a specific historical event, one in which we already know the outcome, the trick is in finding another avenue in which to captivate your audience. That was Director Kathryn Bigelow’s challenge with Zero Dark Thirty, detailing

Willow 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Review by Robert T. Trate , Columnist and Critic
(March 15, 2013)
If you can believe it, the Ron Howard and George Lucas fantasy epic is 25 years old this year. Yes, the adventure of Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis) is a quarter of a century old.

Shock-O-Rama: Six-String Samurai by Chuck Francisco, Columnist and Critic
(March 13, 2013)
There are some films that are completely a product of a small slice of time. They're so rooted in the sensibilities undying them that they wouldn't have worked any other way. It's in the solid of the late 90's Neo-swing revival that Six-String Samurai mana

Iron Man: Rise of Technovore: Trailer #2 by Robert T. Trate , News Editor
(March 12, 2013)
Marvel announced its IRON MAN: RISE OF TECHNOVORE last month (see pics here). Today it has unveiled its trailer. IRON MAN: RISE OF TECHNOVORE will arrive on April 16th, just in time to add to the hype for Iron Man 3. Official Press Release: Marvel’s Iro

DVD Shopping Bag: The Bay by Robert T. Trate, Columnist and Critic
(March 12, 2013)
The Bay had a quiet release. Fitting, as movies that deal with this kind of horror also have a quiet beginning. The town of Claridge, Maryland is getting ready for the big festival. The mayor is kissing babies, the locals are participating in crab eating c

Enter the Dragon 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collectors Edition by Robert T. Trate, News Editor
(March 11, 2013)
It is hands down a classic. A martial arts film like no other. Warner Brothers will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Enter the Dragon with an Ultimate Collector’s Edition. Check out the official press release below.

From the Vault: Cast A Deadly Spell by Tim Janson, Columnist and Critic
(March 09, 2013)
This week we take a look Cast a Deadly Spell, a brilliantly funny and dark 1991 made-for-TV film that was produced by HBO

Phantasm II Collectors Edition Blu-ray Review by Chuck Francisco, Columnista and Critic
(March 05, 2013)
When it comes to new releases from Scream Factory (Shout! Factory's horror releasing arm), reviews have begun to sound like a broken record of repeating praise. Words like quality, passion, care, and effort are commonly applied to their DVD and Blu-ray rel

DVD Shopping Bag: A Nightmare on Elm Street Collection Blu-rays by Robert T. Trate, Columnist and Critic
(March 05, 2013)
When Warner Brothers sent Mania the complete A Nightmare on Elm Street box set on Blu-ray I knew it was going to be a monumental task. How does one review seven films in such a franchise? Obviously, these films are not for every one. I wanted to look at wh

Shock-O-Rama: Dead Heat by Chuck Francisco, Columnist and Critic
(February 27, 2013)
Three weeks ago I wrote about a film which I hold tremendous love for, Event Horizon. My fellow Maniacs where very vocal on both sides of the battle for the soul of this flick, and I appreciated the passion and stories fueling their reasoning. Geeks love a