STACK #121 Nov 2015

DVD&BD

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Evil is in the air. 7500

Four films, one book, one dagger. THE EVIL DEAD ANTHOLOGY

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Release Date: 05/11/14

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Release Date: 26/11/14

Format: HORROR TV

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The claustrophobic confines of an international flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo are put to good use in this supernatural thriller from J-Horror master Takashi Shimizu ( The Grudge ). Flight 7500 encounters more than turbulence following the death of a passenger, whose carry-on baggage could hold a clue to the strange phenomena that erupts within the cabin. Despite its speedy running time, 7500 is a slow build in the disaster movie tradition, establishing the characters before the terror strikes – the passenger manifest reads like a

"Groovy" best describes this Blu-ray set that presents all four Evil Dead films – Sam Raimi's original classic, Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness , plus Fede Alvarez's kick-ass 2013 remake – on individual BDs, together with three DVDs featuring featurettes, trailers, documentaries, as well as previously unreleased bonus material. You know the story: "It deals with demons and demon resurrection

and those forces which roam the forest and dark bowers of Man's domain." This High Definition Collector's Edition is housed in a sculpted replica of the "Naturum De Montum, roughly translated: Book of the Dead" (featuring 16 original drawings) and includes a 23cm replica Kandarian dagger prop. The perfect Christmas gift for the Evil Dead fan in your life.

roll call of familiar TV stars: Ryan Kwanten ( True Blood ), Jerry Ferrara ( Entourage ) and Amy Smart ( Justified ), although there does seem to be a distinct lack of Japanese travellers on a flight to Tokyo! The setting plus a neat twist and some J-Horror creepiness makes this worth a look.

Conspiracy in Canberra. THE CODE

Fangs for the memories. TRUE BLOOD: THE COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON

Release Date: 06/11/14

Release Date: 12/11/14

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What do a disgraced government minister, a computer hacker, a biotech company, and the death of a teenager in a remote outback community have in common? They're all key components of this gripping six-part Australian series that piles mystery upon intrigue, as an online journalist (Dan Spielman) and his autistic brother (a terrific Ashley Zukerman) battle to expose a major cover-up that reaches all the way to the top in Canberra. Featuring a quality Australian cast including David Wenham, Dan Wyllie, Aden Young and

The last two seasons of True Blood were anaemic when compared to its transgressive and full-blooded first four years. Now, with the stake finally being driven into the show's heart, former fans who lost interest will still feel an obligation to see how things ultimately turn out for the vampires, werewolves, fairies, shapeshifters and humans of Bon Temps. Did Eric really burn up in the snow? Have we finally seen the last of Tara? Will Jason "learn how to not have sex with a woman"? Will Sarah Newlin get what she deserves? And most importantly,

Adam Garcia, and also starring Lucy Lawless, The Code is an addictive conspiracy thriller with glossy production values and an unpredictable narrative that never loses its momentum. So, there really is more to local TV than just domestic dramas starring Asher Keddie.

will Sookie and Bill live happily ever after? As in any final season of a long-running series, old friends are back to say goodbye, story arcs are promptly wrapped up, characters die, and there's a wedding. True Blood may have outstayed its welcome, but we're still going to miss Pam.

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