John Hughes’ breakthrough writing-directing hit still carries a glow that defuses its rougher edges, making it one of the best of ’80s Teen comedies. Even the savvy Soraya Roberts cuts it some slack, thanks to the authentic presence and fine performance of Molly Ringwald. Hughes’ amusing script comes up with at least ten moments that would have made Preston Sturges laugh, and his perfect casting for personalities young and old makes his direction look inspired. With great turns by Anthony Michael Hall, Haviland Morris, Debbie Pollack, Gedde Watanabe, Paul Dooley, and Michael Schoeffling.
Sixteen Candles
Special Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
Arrow Video
1984 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 94, 92 min. / Street Date April 14, 2020 / Available from Arrow Video / 18.99
Starring: Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Justin Henry, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris, Gedde Watanabe, Paul Dooley, Carlin Glynn, Blanche Baker, Edward Andrews, Carole Cook, Max Showalter, John Cusack, Debbie Pollack, Joan Cusack, Brian Doyle-Murray, Jami Gertz, John Kapelos,...
Sixteen Candles
Special Collector’s Edition Blu-ray
Arrow Video
1984 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 94, 92 min. / Street Date April 14, 2020 / Available from Arrow Video / 18.99
Starring: Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Justin Henry, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris, Gedde Watanabe, Paul Dooley, Carlin Glynn, Blanche Baker, Edward Andrews, Carole Cook, Max Showalter, John Cusack, Debbie Pollack, Joan Cusack, Brian Doyle-Murray, Jami Gertz, John Kapelos,...
- 6/6/2020
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
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- 11/1/2015
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We here at FEARnet are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of producer Hilton A. Green yesterday at the age of 84. His father Alfred E. Green was a legendary director in his own right, but Hilton worked his way up as an assistant director for several popular television shows including Alfred Hitchcock Presents, which led to him working as first A.D on the original 'Psycho' and later 'Marnie.' From there he went on to produce all the 'Psycho' sequels & was the one common thread (besides Anthony Perkins) that all of those films shared. He also produced the John Hughes comedy classic 'Sixteen Candles' and 'Home Alone 3.'
On a personal note, Hilton was the one person to appear in 'The Psycho Legacy,' a documentary/love letter I wrote and directed, that was involved in every single 'Psycho' movie and...
On a personal note, Hilton was the one person to appear in 'The Psycho Legacy,' a documentary/love letter I wrote and directed, that was involved in every single 'Psycho' movie and...
- 10/3/2013
- by Rob Galluzzo
- FEARnet
The best part of this solid documentary is the way it adds to the Psycho legacy itself by providing tons of info on the underrated sequels. All the Psycho films are at least interesting and the fact that Norman Bates has continued to interest pop culture an even more interesting one. Robert Galluzzo does a great job navigating the difficult territory of Anthony Perkins public and private identification with the Bates character, and scores major points by locating the Psycho influence in stuff like Adam Greens excellent film Spiral.
Galluzzo and I talked about the project and the long process of putting it together.
Robert Galluzzo: When you talk about Norman becoming an icon, you're talking about a human being as much as you are a monster. Everything that happens in any of the four Psycho films could actually happen, I think that's a really powerful component here. As popular...
Galluzzo and I talked about the project and the long process of putting it together.
Robert Galluzzo: When you talk about Norman becoming an icon, you're talking about a human being as much as you are a monster. Everything that happens in any of the four Psycho films could actually happen, I think that's a really powerful component here. As popular...
- 10/28/2010
- Screen Anarchy
The best part of this solid documentary is the way it adds to the Psycho legacy itself by providing tons of info on the underrated sequels. All the Psycho films are at least interesting and the fact that Norman Bates has continued to interest pop culture an even more interesting one. Robert Galluzzo does a great job navigating the difficult territory of Anthony Perkins public and private identification with the Bates character, and scores major points by locating the Psycho influence in stuff like Adam Greens excellent film Spiral.
Galluzzo and I talked about the project and the long process of putting it together.
Robert Galluzzo: When you talk about Norman becoming an icon, you're talking about a human being as much as you are a monster. Everything that happens in any of the four Psycho films could actually happen, I think that's a really powerful component here. As popular...
Galluzzo and I talked about the project and the long process of putting it together.
Robert Galluzzo: When you talk about Norman becoming an icon, you're talking about a human being as much as you are a monster. Everything that happens in any of the four Psycho films could actually happen, I think that's a really powerful component here. As popular...
- 10/28/2010
- Screen Anarchy
Directed by: Robert V. Galluzzo
Written by: Robert V. Galluzzo
Cast: Jason Allentoff, Sharen Camille, Mike Cucinotta, Juliette Cummins, Paul Ehlers, Jeff Fahey, Richard Franklin, Robert V. Galluzzo, Lee Garlington, Cynthia Garris, Mick Garris, Michael Gingold, Stuart Gordon, Adam Green, Hilton A. Green
It's a shame The Psycho Legacy didn't come out a couple years ago. True, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Hitchcock's classic, so the timing is perfect. But released on the heels of Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy, one can't help but compare the two, and the Psycho documentary comes up lacking.
That should not be the case. After all, Psycho has deeper roots, interwoven into generations of moviegoers since the 60's. One can argue that Freddy might not have appeared on the big screen had Norman Bates not paved the way. But the filmmakers stumble at the start, spending less time discussing the...
Written by: Robert V. Galluzzo
Cast: Jason Allentoff, Sharen Camille, Mike Cucinotta, Juliette Cummins, Paul Ehlers, Jeff Fahey, Richard Franklin, Robert V. Galluzzo, Lee Garlington, Cynthia Garris, Mick Garris, Michael Gingold, Stuart Gordon, Adam Green, Hilton A. Green
It's a shame The Psycho Legacy didn't come out a couple years ago. True, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Hitchcock's classic, so the timing is perfect. But released on the heels of Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy, one can't help but compare the two, and the Psycho documentary comes up lacking.
That should not be the case. After all, Psycho has deeper roots, interwoven into generations of moviegoers since the 60's. One can argue that Freddy might not have appeared on the big screen had Norman Bates not paved the way. But the filmmakers stumble at the start, spending less time discussing the...
- 10/21/2010
- by Chris McMillan
- Planet Fury
This week sees a ton of genre movies coming out on DVD and Blu- Ray. The biggest being Predators, followed up by the remake of the cult classic Night of the Demons, a sequel to Mirrors, and Anniversary editions for Rocky Horror Picture Show and Psycho. Add to that a slew of indie and classic horror and there is a lot to choose from.
Predators
Directed by Nimród Antal
Robert Rodriguez presents Predators, a bold new chapter in the Predator universe. Adrien Brody stars as Royce, a mercenary who reluctantly leads a group of elite warriors mysteriously brought together on a jungle planet. But when these cold-blooded human “predators” find themselves in all-out war against a new breed of alien Predators, it’s the ultimate showdown between hunter and prey. Predators also star Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Walton Goggins, Danny Trejo, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali, Oleg Taktarov, and Louis Ozawa Changchien.
Predators
Directed by Nimród Antal
Robert Rodriguez presents Predators, a bold new chapter in the Predator universe. Adrien Brody stars as Royce, a mercenary who reluctantly leads a group of elite warriors mysteriously brought together on a jungle planet. But when these cold-blooded human “predators” find themselves in all-out war against a new breed of alien Predators, it’s the ultimate showdown between hunter and prey. Predators also star Laurence Fishburne, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Walton Goggins, Danny Trejo, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali, Oleg Taktarov, and Louis Ozawa Changchien.
- 10/19/2010
- by Dave
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
The number of home video releases on October 19th is not as abundant as in recent weeks, and fewer re-released titles means those that are available are much more special. In this batch one Adrien Brody flick competes with another, and at least two independent horror titles are making a splash. Two beloved classic films return in Blu-ray where one is supplemented by a documentary treatment of it.
Also, don't forget to strum & drum out with some tunes from Rob Zombie on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Finally, foreign horror gives us an over-the-top Japanese gorefest, a British zombie flick where the $70 budget was spent on tea and biscuits for the zombies, and Norwegian black metal.
Predators
Directed by Nimród Antal
Robert Rodriguez presents Predators (review), a bold new chapter in the Predator universe. Adrien Brody stars as Royce, a mercenary who reluctantly leads a group of elite warriors mysteriously brought together on a jungle planet.
Also, don't forget to strum & drum out with some tunes from Rob Zombie on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Finally, foreign horror gives us an over-the-top Japanese gorefest, a British zombie flick where the $70 budget was spent on tea and biscuits for the zombies, and Norwegian black metal.
Predators
Directed by Nimród Antal
Robert Rodriguez presents Predators (review), a bold new chapter in the Predator universe. Adrien Brody stars as Royce, a mercenary who reluctantly leads a group of elite warriors mysteriously brought together on a jungle planet.
- 10/19/2010
- by kwlow
- DreadCentral.com
It's hard to believe that Canada's Rue Morgue Magazine has been around as long as it has! Their next issue marks their lucky thirteenth year of kicking ass and taking names and we have a look at what's in store for readers both old and new!
Congrats, guys! Here's to another 13!
From the Press Release
Rue Morgue Special Edition 13th Anniversary Halloween Issue
On Stands October 1st!
We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes
Fifty years ago Marion met Norman at the Bates Motel and the modern horror film was born. Rue Morgue’s panel of experts celebrates the lunatic legacy of Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece. Featuring Wes Craven, assistant director Hilton Green, and authors Stephen Rebello and David Thomson.
Plus: A look at Bernard Herrmann’s score, a new documentary on the film, sequel spotlights, and more!
by Aaron Von Lupton, Mark R. Hasan, James Burrell, Stuart F. Andrews,...
Congrats, guys! Here's to another 13!
From the Press Release
Rue Morgue Special Edition 13th Anniversary Halloween Issue
On Stands October 1st!
We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes
Fifty years ago Marion met Norman at the Bates Motel and the modern horror film was born. Rue Morgue’s panel of experts celebrates the lunatic legacy of Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece. Featuring Wes Craven, assistant director Hilton Green, and authors Stephen Rebello and David Thomson.
Plus: A look at Bernard Herrmann’s score, a new documentary on the film, sequel spotlights, and more!
by Aaron Von Lupton, Mark R. Hasan, James Burrell, Stuart F. Andrews,...
- 9/28/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Though we've been talking about it for weeks, the good folks over at the Shout! Factory have made it official! Get ready for a look inside the DVD that's bound to drive its viewers a little mad!
From the Press Release
Just when you thought it was safe to take a shower again, Shout! Factory is set to pull back the shower curtain and reveal The Psycho Legacy, a 2-Disc Special Edition DVD set that explores the history, impact and mystique of Psycho and the films that it spawned. In addition to the 90-minute documentary feature by filmmaker Robert V. Galluzzo, the set boasts more than three hours of bonus material, including extended interviews, an hour panel discussion with Psycho star Anthony Perkins, Psycho on the Web, a tour of the Bates Motel, and much, much more. Due in stores nationwide October 19, 2010, just in time to celebrate Psycho's 50th anniversary,...
From the Press Release
Just when you thought it was safe to take a shower again, Shout! Factory is set to pull back the shower curtain and reveal The Psycho Legacy, a 2-Disc Special Edition DVD set that explores the history, impact and mystique of Psycho and the films that it spawned. In addition to the 90-minute documentary feature by filmmaker Robert V. Galluzzo, the set boasts more than three hours of bonus material, including extended interviews, an hour panel discussion with Psycho star Anthony Perkins, Psycho on the Web, a tour of the Bates Motel, and much, much more. Due in stores nationwide October 19, 2010, just in time to celebrate Psycho's 50th anniversary,...
- 8/10/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The makers of what looks to be be a fascinating independent retrospective documentary about the Psycho films and their spin-offs, The Psycho Legacy, have released a new trailer. It comes ahead of a possible release of the film later this year. It can be viewed by clicking on the Trailer tab above.
The original Psycho will be 50 years old next year. It was directed by Alfred Hitchcock from a script by Joseph Stefano based on the novel by Robert Bloch. The film helped to make a star of Anthony Perkins, who played the murderous Norman Bates. Psycho became notorious for a scene in which the character of Marion Crane (played by Janet Leigh) is knifed in the shower. It is also remembered for the iconic image of the Bates Motel.
Psycho spawned two theatrical sequels, Psycho II in 1983 and Psycho III in 1986, as well as a fourth made-for-television prequel, Psycho IV: The Beginning...
The original Psycho will be 50 years old next year. It was directed by Alfred Hitchcock from a script by Joseph Stefano based on the novel by Robert Bloch. The film helped to make a star of Anthony Perkins, who played the murderous Norman Bates. Psycho became notorious for a scene in which the character of Marion Crane (played by Janet Leigh) is knifed in the shower. It is also remembered for the iconic image of the Bates Motel.
Psycho spawned two theatrical sequels, Psycho II in 1983 and Psycho III in 1986, as well as a fourth made-for-television prequel, Psycho IV: The Beginning...
- 5/15/2009
- CinemaSpy
I'm a pretty big fan of documentaries as not only do they bring back some incredible memories, but they provide new information for the die hard fan or people looking to learn more about the topic at hand. For the past year, Robert Galluzzo - who runs horror website Icons Of Fright - has been producing an extensive documentary on the Psycho franchise titled The Psycho Legacy. Today the site hosts 12 minutes of footage, which covers all four Psycho films and features Psycho alumni Hilton Green, Tom Holland, Andrew London, Jeff Fahey, Lee Garlington, Katt Shea, Donovan Scott, Kurt Paul, as well as filmmakers Adam Green, Dave Parker, Joe Lynch and many, many more. Read on to watch it or click the link below. Watch for more as it comes in.
- 5/19/2008
- bloody-disgusting.com
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