ABC'S OF DEATH 2; DVD
2 x DVD (2014), New
Like the first film, the sequel is divided into 26 individual chapters, each helmed by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free rein in choosing a word to create a story involving death. The varieties of death range from accidents to murders. The movie begins with a creepy stop-motion storybook that opens showing children doing a variety of fun activities that end up being very deadly (i.e. a jump rope slices a girl in half, children playing ball with a boy's head and a girl on a swing made from a boy's intestines). Throughout the film, a teacher with a skeleton face presents the titles to all the segments, with each of the segments ending and beginning with a focus on, or a fade into, the color black.
Here is an example: T is for Torture Porn (Jen and Sylvia Soska)
Yumi is being filmed by a group of misogynistic and abusive filmmakers. The men strip her down and prepare to film her, when one of them spots what they think is a penis. Yumi then reveals that she has tentacles where her clitoris should be and proceeds to kill the filmmakers.
Rated R: High impact horror themes, violence, sexual violence and nudity
ABC'S OF DEATH; DVD
DVD (2012), New
This totally wonderful comedy/horror anthology film is divided into 26 individual chapters, each envisioned by a different director assigned a letter of the alphabet. The directors were then given free rein in choosing a word to create a story involving death. The varieties of death range from accidents to murders. The movie begins showing a close up of a funnel with blood pouring ominously from it. The blood proceeds to fill up various rooms inside of a house before filling up the interior of a small room containing children's letter blocks. The room floods as the blocks float to the top spelling out the title. Throughout the film, the blocks spell out the titles to all the segments with each of the segments ending and beginning with a focus on, or a fade into, the color red.
*Here is a hilarious example: F is for Fart (Noboru Iguchi)
School girl Yoshie is obsessed with her teacher Miss Yumi. One day while outside, a deadly gas breaks forth from the ground and kills anyone who inhales it. Yoshie and Yumi escape into a building where the former wishes to smell the latter's farts instead of the gas. Yumi farts in Yoshie's face and she is transported to a gas-filled dimension where she and Yumi make out.
Rated R: High impact sexual themes, violence and nudity
NIGHTMARES IN RED, WHITE AND BLUE; DVD
DVD (2009), New
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film is a feature-length documentary based on the book of the same name by Joseph Maddrey. It examines the idea that horror films reflect the times and places in which they are made -- illustrating how classic monster movies exploited the anxieties of war-time generations, and how more savage modern horror films stem from the fallout of America's counterculture movement and the subsequent rise of increasingly conservative political forces. At the same time, the documentary explores the timeless, universal appeal of horror movies. In-depth interviews with many of the nation's greatest horror filmmakers reveal that the appeal of the genre is rooted not only in timely fears but in the spirit of rebellion -- a spirit that consistently defines American life, as well as many of its best horror filmmakers. Features exclusive interviews with legendary auteurs like John Carpenter, George A. Romero, Joe Dante, Larry Cohen, and Roger Corman, as well as film historian John Kenneth Muir and Fangoria editor Tony Timpone. Their observations are illustrated with clips from more than 150 films -- ranging from the classic Universal monster movies to the psychological horrors of film noir, from groundbreaking films like Night of the Living Dead, Rosemary's Baby, The Exorcist and Jaws to contemporary slasher movies, Torture Porn and beyond. In short, it is the most comprehensive documentary on America's most durable and prolific film genre.
2011 DVD reprint
ONE ARMED EXECUTIONER; DVD
DVD (1981), New
2011 DVD reprint of this cult Filipino exploitation film. When Interpol agent Ramon Ortega's attempt to nail a big-time drug dealer results in his wife being murdered before his very eyes and his arm being hacked off as a warning, he is left with only one choice. Under the instruction of a Martial Arts Grand Master, one armed antihero Ortgea learns to deal with his handicap and channel his anger, and his thirst for revenge, into deadly fighting skill. Skill that he will put good use against the criminal underworld as 'The One Armed Executioner!'
DRAIN; A black fist 7" single (1991)
7" single (1991) Trance Syndicate Records, Used
A quick burst of vaguely mechanized swampy noise rock brought to you by the band Drain, aka King Coffey of the Butthole Surfers collaborating with Owen McMahon of Cherubs. 'Nuff said right? Should be. Relaesed on King Coffey's own fucking brilliant 'Trance Syndicate Records' label.
ENDLESS SMILE – Ten To Hope CD
Limited Edition CD, (1996)
Guitar-based experimental noise/drone band from Sweden. A noisy release from this Swedish group that comes in a standard clear tray jewel case with a tissue paper-like front card and a full color two sided tray card. Liner notes are on the back. Limited to 500 copies.
This is quite a brilliant release. 5 tracks in just over an hour. Hi frequency, psychedelic, bright swirling noise from this Swedish 5 piece. Traditional instruments (Guitar, Hurdy Gurdy, Bass, Drum machine etc) are manipulated and compressed into oblivion. This is real 'wall of noise' music. Like 'My Bloody Valentine' with the songs stripped away, leaving just the luscious blanket of sweet noise in the room. Highly enjoyable. limited to 500 copies on Swedish 'Releasing Eskimo' label.
TERRORIZER; Enamel pin by 'Grimoire'
Enamel pin badge, New in original packaging
This long sold out enamel pin badge "Terrorizer" is by New Zealand artist Hayden Burgess aka 'Grimoire'.
The pin depicts an ugly monster with horrible teeth and its brain exposed (and even a dotted 'cut here' style line), wearing a black and red cloak. One might suggest he could be a man of the cloth gone mad? He has his hands firmly around his lady victim's neck (who is also wearing a large crucifix on her top), and he is 'zapping' her with his eyes....red beams directed straight into her brain, which is also exposed, possibly as a result of the eye zapping? She also looks very horrible and 'zombie-like'. This is seriously cool.
In the words of the late great Roky Erickson -"Creature with the atom brain, Why is he acting so strange, Do you think he's one of them?" I definitely think Roky was onto something there.......
Frankenstein Meets The Space Monster Super 8mm 50ft Home Movie Circa 1966. Box has a great cover with Frankenstein shooting some sort of a ray gun at the space monster.
"Frankenstein is a many faceted fellow. In this movie an Astro-Robot created by an American scientist suffers mechanical damages and becomes Frankenstein-like! He is put to the challenge of the weird space monsters! Warning! Beware their stare! Who is the real hero?" - Original sales advetisement
The box has some black felt pen on it, but is otherwise in pretty sweet condition. This is a 50ft reel, box size is 10cm x 10cm.
PHONED NIL TRIO; Big Time Weepers (2 x 3" CDR)
Double 3" CDR (2011)
An awkward combination of harsh blasts, tape hiss, and modular synth attack. Massively bizarre in the best way. Collaboration between Peter J Woods and the men behind Dan of Earth and Lucky Bone. This 2011 release on FTAM Experimental label based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is an amazing release for those who, like myself, are that way inclined.
XDUGEF; Retardant CD
CD (2005) Canned Beef Records
Xdugef has been making Noise since 2005 , an experimentalist and noisician from Los Angeles (USA), whose work is produced from found sources on the internet, from modified electronic toys, circuit bending and self made devices as well expensive button mashing and the occasional computer.His NOISE is comprised of sound bits slowed way down. Also incorporated are elements taken from recorded phone conversations and open mics and other found sounds as well as his own vocals. There is a certain fixation with samples that have been ‘slowed way down’, their low tonal pitch and elongation gives them rather monstrous properties. Plunderphonics meets harshnoise. Electronica meets raw and crude NOISE!
FRIENDS FOREVER; DVD
DVD (2003), Used
"We are here to save the world from what rock and roll has become." -Nate Hayden
Take a broken down VW minibus, a beaten up drum kit, an old bass guitar, and a portable generator. And two energetic youths. Mix. What do you get? The almost unbelievable musical group Friends Forever. Drummer Nate Hayden and Bassist Josh Taylor are not into music for the drugs or the sex or the fame and fortune. They are in it for their love of music. They are also on a mission to bring rock music back to the people. This duo (along with Jenn who does the lighting and their three dogs) travel the country spreading their music, but they don't play inside clubs, they set up out on the street and jam. The van is their stage, transportation and house. Wherever there is an empty parking space, they will give a concert. No audience is too small, and no distance is too far to travel. They journey from their home in Denver, Colorado to New York City to play one 15 minute gig.
Friends Forever is also the name of Ben Wolfinsohn's documentary about this unique musical duo. Traveling with the band across the USA, Wolfinsohn films these unusual individuals from small show to smaller show, from LA to New York City. You get to see what drives them and why they do what they do. With fog machine and strobe lights, Nate plays his drums inside the van, while Josh runs around the parking lot playing his bass. Josh will come out wearing a wolf head, or a jacket covered with illuminated light bulbs. He'll get on the roof of the van and set off fire works, all while playing something that resembles a tune. Their music is DIY noise punk at it's finest. Nate and Josh may seem like slackers who are avoiding life at first, but as the movie progresses, you come to realize how hard they work for such little return. The little money they make is from selling T-Shirts ($5) and tapes ($3) after their shows. They even feel bad about charging for these, thinking that anyone who enjoys the show should have a tape.
WHO I AM AND WHAT I WANT (David Shrigley); DVD
DVD + Booklet (2006), Used
Who I Am And What I Want is a 7 minute animated short film directed by Chris Shepherd and David Shrigley in 2005. The film is based on the 2003 David Shrigley book of the same title. This DVD was released in 2006 with a 12 page booklet with art from the film.
The animation in this short is super cool, simplistic but looks and flows great, with ideas and motion. It is not a family film needless to say as it is full of sexual imagery and violence as Pete relates the contents of his life and his head. It is a fascinating film; not an easy watch but engaging, interesting, disturbing and clever. Describing this animation is difficult, and this DVD is quite a rare find in Australia.
