The island is a 1980 american slasher film directed by michael ritchie and starring michael caine and david warner. The film is about a team of scientists who follow a trail of corpses to a pacific island where they meet a mad doctor donald obrien who performs experiments on both the living and dead in his laboratory. Based on the novel of the same name by peter benchley, the jaws scribe imagines 17th century pirates still occupying the caribbean islands. Donyas buy the book is a used bookstore in fort mohave, arizona. Pirates of the bermuda triangle the island 1980 blu ray. Severin films may bluray releases include satans slave. Shout factorys blu ray dvd combo pack is a relatively solid and totally unexpected effort, but the av presentation obviously outweighs the complete lack of bonus features. Here is a list of upcoming titles set for release on the 4k uhd blu ray format, sorted by release date. Heres a complete list of movies and shows available on 4k ultra hd bluray. Please note that you will need a multiregion blu ray player to view the content on this disc. With michael caine, david warner, angela punch mcgregor, frank middlemass.
A journalist takes his son with him to investigate pirate activity off the coast of florida. The film stars brooke shields and christopher atkins. Twilight times bluray edition of mysterious island is a must have for harryhausen fans. Youll find several clips from the film at the link. Shout factorys bluraydvd combo pack is a relatively solid and totally unexpected effort, but the av presentation obviously outweighs the complete lack of. Tucked inside the front cover is a fullcolor, eightpage booklet that includes photos from the film and some interesting text that examines a quartet of topics how chinatown was envisioned as the first. Rent movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray dvd netflix.
The film was based on a novel of the same name by peter benchley who also wrote the screenplay. As a film on its own, island of death is an acquired taste and a film you probably wouldn. The island is by no means classic cinema, but michael caine andor david warner fans might enjoy this forgotten thriller despite a few nagging flaws. The island 1980 21 january 2017 dailydead wes cravens the serpent and the rainbow collectors edition bluray bonus features revealed. Seven blood stained orchids le 88 films bluray all region seijun suzukis the taisho trilogy standard reissue arrow academy bluray hills have eyes limited edition arrow bluray on sale. In a caribbean colony that has existed for hundreds of years, ruthless pirates make their living by raiding pleasure ships. But he gets stranded on a mysterious island where he might not be alone. Announced on their facebook page, severin films may bluray releases include satans slave 1980 aka pengabdi setan, a limited edition of the strange vice of mrs.
As with kinos custer of the west, the bluray of krakatoa east of java is far from perfect. The team begins to become victims of the doctor and his zombie horde while trying to. All time worldwide all time single market all time animated worldwide all time sequel worldwide all time nonsequel worldwide top 2019 worldwide top 2020 worldwide. Nov 21, 2018 this week were unboxing and discussing the four films that comprise severin films incredible blood island collection. All three blu rays are scheduled to come out on may 26th. Chinatown arrives on bluray packaged in a standard case inside an attractive sleeve thats enhanced with raised lettering and accents. At 2160p, uhd bd provides 4x the image resolution as conventional 1080p bluray. However, the star of the original decided to sit this one out, which is a bad sign. Donyas sells, used books, dvds, vhs tapes and book. Island of death aka island of perversion aka cruel destination 1975. Bluray discs, 4 blurays, and dvds are traditionally.
During his investigation, he and his son are captured by raiding pirates, led by david warner time after time. Choose dvds for basic viewing or bluray discs for impressive images on your hdtv. Notary public and faxing services are also available during regular business hours. And its hard to imagine the movie in anyones mind conjured up by the description synching up with 1980s the island, the latest thriller unearthed by scream factory and released to bluray.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When reporter blair maynard goes to investigate the story about disappearing boats, he and his son justin are captured, but the pirates spare their lives. Fr france usually strong, occasionally region free, blu ray transfers although some have forced subtitles see warning below often desirable films that may not available in 1080p anywhere else. Jul 14, 2011 just wanted to update you good folks on our release schedule to date.
The island has a lot wrong with it, but the initial plot and storyline is rather intriguing. Fr france usually strong, occasionally region free, bluray transfers although some have forced subtitles see warning below often desirable films that may not available in 1080p anywhere else. As with kinos custer of the west, the blu ray of krakatoa east of java is far from perfect. Benchleys novel, the deep, was made into a successful film for colombia. A zanuckbrown production, distributed by universal city studios. It is about a savage group of pirates, made up of outcasts, thieves, and murderers, who are hidden from the outside world by an uncharted caribbean island, and who have raided boats to. Factory released a retail bluray discdvd combo pack of the film. But he gets stranded on a mysterious islandwhere he might not be alone. Jeffrey frank was born on april 11, 1965 in jackson heights, queens, new york city, new york, usa. My new video give a little tour of bluray and dvd room showing all the things i have in the bluray room such as my autograph collection, movie posters as well as toys and some of the blurays. This chart contains the total worldwide box office for the movies released in 1980.
Find pbs shows blurays, dvds, and more from shop browse a wide selection of books, dvds, and merchandise from pbs shows such as american experience, downton abbey, masterpiece, nova, and much more. Michael caine the dark knight trilogy stars as blair maynard, an investigative writer who takes on one of the most baffling mysteries the. If you love island school and want to carry on the tradition and keep the spirit alive, please feel free to join in and invite your old. Announced on their facebook page, severin films may blu ray releases include satans slave 1980 aka pengabdi setan, a limited edition of the strange vice of mrs. Adapted for the screen by source novel author peter. All three blurays are scheduled to come out on may 26th. Adapted for the screen by source novel author peter the island bluray. List of disney anniversary projects disney wiki fandom. Ewan mcgregor, scarlett johansson, djimon hounsou, sean bean, steve buscemi, michael clarke duncan, michael bay. Find pbs shows blu rays, dvds, and more from shop browse a wide selection of books, dvds, and merchandise from pbs shows such as american experience, downton abbey, masterpiece, nova, and much more. Here is a list of upcoming titles set for release on the 4k uhd bluray format, sorted by release date.
If you know anything about the story, you already know its based around mcgregors character lincoln sixecho who believes hes living life as a survivor of a severe incident that left few alive and uncontaminated. Here are the release dates for this years 4k ultra hd bluray discs including retailer exclusives from best buy, target, and walmart. Michael ritchies forgotten 1980 horror tinged adventure thriller the island makes its way to blu ray on a region a locked disc from cult american label shout. If you have a 3dcompatible tv, you can choose 3d movies and 3d glasses for an awesome 3d movie theater experience in your own family room. There, you can browse through our scream factory staff picks including titles like the thing, invasion of the body snatchers, hellhole, and the return of the living dead. Theres an enjoyable, thrilling movie at the heart of michael ritchies the island 1980, but a few things get in the way of the fun. The island bluray offers decent video and solid audio, but overall its a mediocre bluray release. Island, the the island stars academy award winner michael caine as blair maynard, an investigative writer who tracks down one of the most baffling mysteries the disappearance of pleasure crafts and its passengers in the caribbean. During his investigation, he and his son are captures by raiding pirates who need his services to help improve. For all those interested i have made a facebook group for anyone who prefers the old bluewhite color scheme of island school to the newly proposed greywhite color scheme.
Top 1980 domestic top 1980 international other worldwide cumulative records. Dec 12, 2012 the island 1980 and death valley 1982 both out this week in bluraydvd combos from scream factory share a few things in common they hail from the early 1980s, involve an awful lots of slit throats, and feature histrionic young boys who are upset at their parents. Caine is kept alive to perform husbandly duties for the wife of a man he killed in the initial attack, while his boy is selected by the pirate leader, nau david warner, to be his son and. Group for past students of island school during the 80s. He is an actor, known for the island 1980 and blood and honor. Based on the novel by jaws author peter benchley, this actionpacked. The following is a list of special projects celebrating andor acknowledging the anniversaries of disney characters and productions. High resolution official movie posters for the shining 1980 directed by stanley kubrick. I read the book a long time ago and waited finally for the movie to be out on blue ray. Nov 14, 2011 twilight times blu ray edition of mysterious island is a must have for harryhausen fans.
The former, filmed in super technirama 70, looked great 80% of the time, but for the other 20% appeared to utilize uprezz standarddef material cut out for the general release version. My new video give a little tour of blu ray and dvd room showing all the things i have in the blu ray room such as my autograph collection, movie posters as well as toys and some of the blu rays. This week were unboxing and discussing the four films that comprise severin films incredible blood island collection. The island 1980 skeptical journalist blair maynard michael caine is assigned to explore the area known as the bermuda triangle, where thousands of boats have disappeared in a threeyear span. The island 1980 and death valley 1982 both out this week in bluraydvd combos from scream factory share a few things in common they hail from the early 1980s, involve an awful lots of slit throats, and feature histrionic young boys who are upset at their parents. The island bluray release date december 11, 2012 a ilha lile. Factory brings you unique products comprised of classic, contemporary and cult tv series and feature films, animation, live music, comedy specials, documentaries, as well as pop culture properties driven by the comic book universe. Michael caine the dark knight trilogy stars as blair maynard, an investigative writer who takes on one of the most baffling mysteries the disappearance of boats and their passengers in the caribbean. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations.
Dvd releases of the muppet movie, the great muppet caper, the muppet christmas carol, and muppet treasure island under the kermits 50th anniversary edition. To order all five segments, follow the link below and choose between the digital download or the dvdbluray, with extras. Just wanted to update you good folks on our release schedule to date. Zombi holocaust is a 1980 italian horror film directed by marino girolami. The film was based on a novel of the same name by peter benchley who also. Expand your home video library from a huge online selection of movies at.