976-Evil [DVD] [1988]

The film is not very good at all. Very boring first half leads to a decent last half. The blu-ray does look and sound great. There is an alternate version of the film as a special feature and a commentary that bored me to tears.

Who would have thought we would finally get 976-EVIL on Blu-Ray! The transfer is very well done and is a significant upgrade over the DVD. There are just two extras, an alternate cut that is presented in standard def but enjoyable as it's a reminder of watching the movie on VHS originally. The second extra is a commentary with Robert Englund. My copy did not come with a slipcover but that's ok as the movie is well worth the purchase price.

This movie is not great by any means but it's the 80's horror that I just love and directed by Robert England also has Evil Ed from the original Fright Night. Plus it's on Blu-Ray so it has a nice clear picture compared to the old VHS quality we had when this movie first came out.

It's nice to see Sony release some of their more obscure library titles - they usually license these out to Mill Creek. Sony put some love into this release - the packaging has been designed to replicate the look of a tattered VHS tape box. Great video and audio.

Robert Engulnds directorial debut, went under the radar for a lot of fans. While not perfect, 976-Evil certainly delivers. Too bad Engulnd hasn't directed more features, he without definitely would have excelled.

Stephen Geoffreys stars in this late 80's supernatural tale. Basically a high school tough guy lives with his nerdy cousin and religious aunt. His cousin calls a horrorscope hot line and meets a hellish guy named Mark Dark. He is given powers to destroy his tormentors. So this is similar to Marc Price in Trick Or Treat from 1986. The ending is a steal from Poltergeist. With great effects and makeup by Kevin Yagher. Sandy Dennis, Maria Rubell, and Jim Metzler also star. Best Buy sold this for $12.99 on Blu-Ray with two different versions available. The theatrical and alternate home video version.

Hadn't seen this one in years. Movie is still kind of fun despite being very dated by everything from the title to the hair-do's. Great looking transfer, a nice Halloween treat.

I am biased as this film was directed across the street from my house. I met Robert England who directed this movie. This is a fun little horror gem from the 80's and 90's.