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From yet another derivative science fiction novel by Michael Crichton comes this equally derivative and flaccid movie, in which three top Hollywood stars struggle to squeeze tension and excitement out of material that doesn't match their talents. You're supposed to find awe and mystery in Crichton's story about a team of scientists and scholars who discover a 300-year-old alien spacecraft deep on the ocean floor, but mostly you feel that this is all much ado about nothing. The exploration…

I just loved this book. "Scream Queens" features chapters on just about every actress who ever screamed in the movies. Beck has written very informative mini-biographies on some really wonderful actresses. From old favourites like Brigitte Helm, Mary Philbin, Fay Wray, Joan Crawford, Mae Clarke (there is a huge chapter on Barbara Steele) to rather interesting ones ie Diana Dors, Patty McCormack, Hazel Court, Acquanetta and Vampira - there is an excellent overall view of their careers with…

This Author’s Preferred Edition of Raymond E. Feist’s bestselling coming-of-age saga celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of its publication. Feist introduces a new generation of readers to his riveting novel of adventure and intrigue, revised and updated as he always meant it to be written. It is a work that explores strength and weakness, hope and fear, and what it means to be a man—in a kingdom where peace is the most precious commodity of all.If there were two more impetuous…

A remarkable debut novel—given extraordinary life by its amalgam of energy, raw authentic language, and, at the core, a surprising gentleness. It is the work of the constantly amazing wrestler-writer Mick Foley, whose two volumes of autobiography, Have a Nice Day! and Foley Is Good, were each number one on the New York Times National Best-seller List.It tells the story and speaks in the voice—at once innocent and too knowing for his age—of Antietam (Andy) Brown, named for the great-great-great-…

Plan 9 From Outer Space Cult Director Ed Wood’s "cinematic masterpiece" _ and also regarded as one of the worst movies ever made! Plan Nine is so bad it’s good. Alien invaders use their dreaded "Plan Nine" to re-animate dead earthlings. They wreak havoc and unleash a host of things bizarre, macabre, horrific, and just plain horrible. Using footage from a Bela Lugosi movie he was unable to finish (due to Lugosi’s untimely death), Wood proved again he would and…

When Truly Plaice's mother was pregnant, the town of Aberdeen joined together in betting how recordbreakingly huge the baby boy would ultimately be. The girl who proved to be Truly paid the price of her enormity; her father blamed her for her mother's death in childbirth, and was totally ill equipped to raise either this giant child or her polar opposite sister Serena Jane, the epitome of femine perfection. When he, too, relinquished his increasingly tenuous grip on life, Truly and Serena…

Cult FictionBad Movie Police #1 Galaxy of the DinosaursFor anyone who s ever watched a movie so bad you wished acting required a permit or that a 14-day waiting period was mandatory to buy a camera the Bad Movie Police are here! Follow the adventures of Sgt. Elke Manthooth Lt. Drucilla Dread and The BMP Task Force as they seek out the worst cine-terrorists in movie history and bring their crimes to justice for your entertainment! The first BAD MOVIE POLICE case is a little gem from 1992 called Galaxy…

Rena Riffel (Showgirls/Mulholland Drive) stars in her directorial debut, the B Movie Musical Satire, Trasharella. This instant cult classic is full of gore, glitter, and dark comedy. If you love classic cult films from the 50's to the 70's, you will love this underground style of film making. Think Betty Page exploitation burlesque film meets Grindhouse 16 mm trash with a splash of Ed Wood and Andy Warhol's Factory.The Hollywood Vampire has cursed every Starlet for centuries. Helena…

Masters of Horror John Landis-Deer Woman Detective Dwight Faraday (Brian Benben) is a burntout cop demoted to the ‘weird calls’ desk until a series of bizarre murders suddenly grabs his attention: Several men killed by massive blunt force trauma while in a state of sexual arousal, all last seen in the company of a sexy Native American woman (Cinthia Moura). But when it’s discovered that these corpses were trampled into hamburger by what appear to be hooves, Faraday must hunt a killer who may…

PROM NIGHT Four Hamilton High School seniors have been hiding the truth of what happened to ten-year-old Robin Hammond for six long years. But someone saw what they did and is preparing for revenge--a prom night killing spree. Hooded, masked, and wielding an axe, he'll stalk his prey in the dark, empty halls, striking when his victims are alone. And just as the spotlight falls upon the newly crowned king and queen, the killer will show everyone what his favorite game to play is... DESCENDANT…

Todd McCaffrey’s first solo novel in the classic Dragonriders of Pern series, Dragonsblood, was hailed by critics and embraced by the countless devoted readers of the landmark science fiction saga created by his mother, Anne McCaffrey. Now the chronicles of Pern take another captivating turn as the embattled planet, the brave pioneers who call it home, and the magnificent flame-breathing creatures who fly high to protect it confront a dire new challenge.The grim specter of sickness looms over…

The legend of King Arthur has been told many times--but never with the strength and resonance, passion and richness granted it in Stephen R. Lawhead's masterfulPENDRAGON CYCLEDrought, plague, and war have left the Isle of the Mighty battered and its heart, the beloved Arthur, grievously injured--until a secret relic is brought before the dying KIng; a Holy Grail that heals his wounds and restores his vigor.But soon evil enters the royal court in the guise of a beautiful maiden; a soulless,…

BACK FROM HELL Disc 1: Side AA priest visits and old friend who has gone to Hollywood to become a movie start. He finds out that his friend has sold his soul to Satan for stardom and now regrets it. The priest determines to help his friend fight the devil and reclaim his soul.Runtime: 82 Mins.PROJECT VAMPIRE Disc 1: Side BVampire scientist Dr. Frederick Klaus psychically charges his longevity serum which he sells across the world transforming all who use it into vampires in an effort take over the…

In this sweeping, enthralling biography, acclaimed historian David Hackett Fischer brings to life the remarkable Samuel de Champlain -- soldier, spy, master mariner, explorer, cartographer, artist, and Father of New France.Born on France's Atlantic coast, Champlain grew to manhood in a country riven by religious warfare. The historical record is unclear on whether Champlain was baptized Protestant or Catholic, but he fought in France's religious wars for the man who would become Henri…

He's the only vampire cop around--and a gang of Vespa-riding vampires threaten to drain San Francisco dry! Big trouble at night in the city. A gang of Vespa-riding vampires are killing San Franciscans so indiscriminately they threaten to not only drain the city dry--but risk the discovery of vampires everywhere. Gay vampire cop Valentino is called upon to stop the group calling themselves The Very Bloody Marys before the situation gets worse. Unfortunately, it already has. You see, Valentino…