Late X-mas presents

I ended up with a bunch of giftcards to Amazon and Walmart this past X-mas. So of course I ended up using them to get a bunch of DVDs and some comics.

This first item I actually ordered before X-mas. A good friend sent me an Amazon giftcard.

 I first found out about the dvd thanks to Video Watchdog. It is a time capsule based around the old Spook Show theatrical gimmick. Last year I rented it from Netflix. Well I went to buy a copy and it was out of print. Then the weekend before X-mas I got an Amazon giftcard and found a used copy of this super cheap. Paid more for shipping than the dvd cost. Best thing is it came with the booklet and 2 pairs of 3d glasses. I have watched Monsters Crash the Pajama party and half of the second feature,Tormented, and really enjoyed them. Plus the dvd is packed with all kinds of extras.

 Then one of my relatives gave me a Walmart giftcard. So I went digging through the Walmart $5 bin.

 I have no idea why I hadn't bought this film before. But since last week I started reading the novel I figured it was time to grab the dvd. Plus for $5 I couldn't pass it up.

 I haven't seen this film since it first hit dvd what 10 years ago. But I did enjoy it. Sadly the commentary with Method Man and Redman was kind of crap.

When this show premiered a few years ago I watched 3 or 4 episodes. But had a feeling it wouldn't last more than one season so I stopped watching it. When I saw it in the $5 I figured it was in there by mistake. But took a chance. Over the past 2 days I have been marathoning the series and pleasantly surprised with how good it is.Sure sometimes it gets a little cheesy,but it is a pretty decent show.


Then X-mas day I got another Amazon giftcard.So I went through my wishlist and grabbed some stuff.

 I discovered Hack/Slash last year when I got 10lbs of random comics. I read 4 or so issues and really enjoyed it. I have been wanting this omnibus for awhile,but the cover price was $30. So I found it used on Amazon for half that. Earlier this week I had a doctor's appointment and ended up reading almost 3/4ths of it while waiting. If you are a horror fan this is one of the better horror comics on the market.

 Ever since Shout Factory put on Freaks and Geeks I have been a huge fan of the company. I was looking for some cheap horror dvds. Saw this set and I have been wanting to see The Dungeonmaster and Cellar Dweller for years. Plus the price was great for 4 films.

 I had got all 5 seasons of this sitcom when Anchor Bay put them out. But someone stole them. So I had been buying the Mill Creek releases. Which are $5 a season. Then I saw that I could get all 5 seasons in one set for $10. I grabbed it. I am not normally a fan of family based sitcoms,but this one appeals to me.

 Another cheap 4 pack of films from Shout/Scream Factory. This one I bought for The Vagrant. But the other 3 films sound interesting.

 I already own Buffy seasons 1,2,3,6,7. And this was super cheap used on Amazon. I am not a big fan of the seasons when the Scoobies where in college. But for what I paid it is worth it.

I heard all the hype about this film when it came out a few years ago. Plus with David Schow writing it I had to at least try it out. I rented it and loved it. Well I had a few bucks left on the giftcard and this was cheap. I just finished watching it and it more than holds up to a second viewing. Just more proof that all the people saying horror has "been shit for the past 15 years" are ignorant.