Another week, another Monday. So it’s time for the rundown of DVDs and Blu-rays hitting stores online and offline this week. It’s another packed week, with plenty of movies waiting to take you money, so let us breakdown the new releases and highlight what you should – and shouldn’t – be buying from today, January 23rd 2012.
Pick Of The Week
30 Minutes Or Less (DVD/Blu-ray)
Nick (Jesse Eisenberg) is a small town pizza delivery guy whose mundane life collides with the big plans of two wannabe criminal masterminds (Danny McBride and Nick Swardson). The volatile duo kidnaps Nick and forces him to rob a bank. With mere hours to pull off the impossible task, Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet (Aziz Ansari). As the clock ticks, the two must deal with the police, hired assassins, flamethrowers, and their own tumultuous relationship. Review.
And the rest…
The Change-Up...
Pick Of The Week
30 Minutes Or Less (DVD/Blu-ray)
Nick (Jesse Eisenberg) is a small town pizza delivery guy whose mundane life collides with the big plans of two wannabe criminal masterminds (Danny McBride and Nick Swardson). The volatile duo kidnaps Nick and forces him to rob a bank. With mere hours to pull off the impossible task, Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet (Aziz Ansari). As the clock ticks, the two must deal with the police, hired assassins, flamethrowers, and their own tumultuous relationship. Review.
And the rest…
The Change-Up...
- 1/23/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
The surreal stylised start of Tomie: Unlimited is characteristic of Noboru Iguchi's films (2008's Machine Girl and 2010's Mutant Girls Squad). From the slow-motion union of two sisters, Iguchi quickly gets the blood flowing when a metal cross from a construction site falls and impales big sis, Tomie (Miu Nakamura).
A year after the accident, Tsukiko (Moe Arai) is still having hideous nightmares and her parents are shown ritualistically singing “Happy Birthday” to their deceased daughter, reflecting on where she'd be in her life if she were still alive. Seconds after finishing this bizarre memorial, the doorbell rings and Tomie's ghost matter-of-factly says “I'm your sister”.
While parents blubber and Tsukiko suffers from shock, all the returned Tomie can say is “I'm starving”. This reincarnated Tomie looks the same but is a crueler somewhat more demanding version, smashing a picture of herself, encouraging her father to savagely...
A year after the accident, Tsukiko (Moe Arai) is still having hideous nightmares and her parents are shown ritualistically singing “Happy Birthday” to their deceased daughter, reflecting on where she'd be in her life if she were still alive. Seconds after finishing this bizarre memorial, the doorbell rings and Tomie's ghost matter-of-factly says “I'm your sister”.
While parents blubber and Tsukiko suffers from shock, all the returned Tomie can say is “I'm starving”. This reincarnated Tomie looks the same but is a crueler somewhat more demanding version, smashing a picture of herself, encouraging her father to savagely...
- 1/10/2012
- Shadowlocked
Director Noboru Iguchi (The Machine Girl, RoboGeisha) is back with Tomie Unlimited, his entry in to the long-running ongoing Tomie horror film series – actually the ninth film released under the Tomie banner – based on the popular manga by Junji Ito; which is released in the UK on DVD and Blu-ray on 23rd January 2012 by Bounty Films.
Tsukiko (Moe Arai), who belongs to a photography club at high school, always feels inferior to her elder sister, Tomie (Miu Nakamura). Tomie is breathtakingly beautiful and popular among the male students, including Toshio, whom Tsukiko is secretly in love with.
One day an awful accident kills Tomie right in front of her younger sister. Since then Tsukiko suffers from a nightmare night after night. A year later Tsukiko and her parents are surrounding a birthday cake to celebrate dead Tomie’s 18th birthday. Suddenly they hear an eerie knock at the door. Unbelievably,...
Tsukiko (Moe Arai), who belongs to a photography club at high school, always feels inferior to her elder sister, Tomie (Miu Nakamura). Tomie is breathtakingly beautiful and popular among the male students, including Toshio, whom Tsukiko is secretly in love with.
One day an awful accident kills Tomie right in front of her younger sister. Since then Tsukiko suffers from a nightmare night after night. A year later Tsukiko and her parents are surrounding a birthday cake to celebrate dead Tomie’s 18th birthday. Suddenly they hear an eerie knock at the door. Unbelievably,...
- 12/28/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
One of our fave splatter horror directors Noboru Iguchi (‘The Machine Girl,’ ‘RoboGeisha’) returned to horror again in 2011, with his own entry in to the ongoing and long running Tomie horror film series - based on a popular manga by Junji Ito - so its great news that Tomie unlimited is dropping onto English subbed DVD in the UK. Tomie the girl who would not die, arrives on DVD, this coming January. Synopsis: Tsukiko (Moe Arai), who belongs to a photography club at high school, always feels inferior to her elder sister, Tomie (Miu Nakamura). Tomie is breathtakingly beautiful and popular among the male students, including Toshio, whom Tsukiko is secretly in love with. One day an awful accident kills Tomie right in front of her younger sister. Since then Tsukiko suffers from a nightmare night after night. A year later Tsukiko and her parents are surrounding a birthday cake...
- 12/23/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
Noboru Iguchi's new chapter in the long running Tomie series, Tomie: Unlimited is scheduled to hit UK shelves on 23 January. Synopsis:Director Noboru Iguchi (The Machine Girl, RoboGeisha) is back with his entry in to the ongoing Tomie horror film series based on a popular manga by Junji Ito.Tsukiko (Moe Arai), who belongs to a photography club at high school, always feels inferior to her elder sister, Tomie (Miu Nakamura). Tomie is breathtakingly beautiful and popular among the male students, including Toshio, whom Tsukiko is secretly in love with.One day an awful accident kills Tomie right in front of her younger sister. Since then Tsukiko suffers from a nightmare night after night. A year later Tsukiko and her parents are surrounding a birthday cake to...
- 12/19/2011
- Screen Anarchy
Here's our first look at Noboru Iguchi's Tomie: Unlimited which is based on Junji Ito's Japanese Manga series. The film stars Moe Arai as Tsukiko and Miu Nakamura as Tomie. Dig on the creepy trailer below and let us know what you think.
Synopsis:
Tsukiko, who belongs to a photography club at high school, always feels inferior to her elder sister, Tomie. Tomie is breathtakingly beautiful and popular among the male students, including Toshio, whom Tsukiko is secretly in love with. However, one day an awful accident kills Tomie right in front of Tsukiko. Since then Tsukiko suffers from a nightmare night after night. A year later Tsukiko and her parents are silently surrounding a birthday cake to celebrate dead Tomie’s 18th birthday. Suddenly they hear eerie knocks on their door. Unbelievably, it is Tomie. She’s back. The father and the mother blindly welcome Tomie in tears,...
Synopsis:
Tsukiko, who belongs to a photography club at high school, always feels inferior to her elder sister, Tomie. Tomie is breathtakingly beautiful and popular among the male students, including Toshio, whom Tsukiko is secretly in love with. However, one day an awful accident kills Tomie right in front of Tsukiko. Since then Tsukiko suffers from a nightmare night after night. A year later Tsukiko and her parents are silently surrounding a birthday cake to celebrate dead Tomie’s 18th birthday. Suddenly they hear eerie knocks on their door. Unbelievably, it is Tomie. She’s back. The father and the mother blindly welcome Tomie in tears,...
- 2/11/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Japanese director Noboru Iguchi ('The Machine Girl', 'RoboGeisha') has taken the reigns on the latest installment in the Tomie series. The new flick 'Tomie Unlimited' has moved into post-production just in time to see the new poster art from the project see the light of day. 'Tomie Unlimited' stars the gorgeous and sexy duo Miu Nakamura and Moe Arai (both below). You can check out the new artwork along with the creepy trailer below. The flick is set to be released in Japan on 14 May 2011. Don't forget to check the two gorgeous ladies below also....
- 2/10/2011
- Horror Asylum
Yes gang; it’s time for a first look at some old school J-horror, courtesy of Noboru Iguchi the cracked genius behind the hugely entertaining ‘The Machine Girl.’ A first trailer is out for his reboot of the popular Tomie horror franchise…titled Tomie Unlimited. The new pic will star model turned actress Moe Arai, whilst Miu Nakamura, also an X model, will play the regenerating vengeful ghost girl…Tomie…who will not die. Although the trail itself is fairly tame, the movie has been rated “R15+: No children under 15 admitted - The film contains adult themes, nudity, explicit language and violence” So it looks like we should get ready for some gore. Tomie Unlimited opens in Japan on May 14th, and with name as well known as Iguchi attached, we’d be very surprised if this doesn’t get picked up for release overseas.
- 2/10/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
Yes gang; it’s time for a first look at some old school J-horror, courtesy of Noboru Iguchi the cracked genius behind the hugely entertaining ‘The Machine Girl.’ A first trailer is out for his reboot of the popular Tomie horror franchise…titled Tomie Unlimited. The new pic will star model turned actress Moe Arai, whilst Miu Nakamura, also an X model, will play the regenerating vengeful ghost girl…Tomie…who will not die. Although the trail itself is fairly tame, the movie has been rated “R15+: No children under 15 admitted - The film contains adult themes, nudity, explicit language and violence” So it looks like we should get ready for some gore. Tomie Unlimited opens in Japan on May 14th, and with name as well known as Iguchi attached, we’d be very surprised if this doesn’t get picked up for release overseas.
- 2/10/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
The first official international trailer for the latest project based upon Japanese anime, Tomie Unlimited, has come our way and though it lacks subtitles it's heavy on the creep factor.
Fifteen-year-old actress Moe Arai will be starring in Tomie Unlimited, the latest live-action film based on Junji Ito's popular Japanese horror manga series Tomie. Arai will play Tsukiko, a girl whose older sister is revived after an accident. 19-year-old actress Miu Nakamura will be playing Tomie herself. Machine Girl and Robo Geisha director Noboru Iguchi will be at the helm. Dig on the plot crunch below.
For more check out the official Tomie Unlimited website!
Thanks to DC reader The Gomorrahizer for the heads-up!
Synopsis
Tsukiko, who belongs to a photography club at high school, always feels inferior to her elder sister, Tomie. Tomie is breathtakingly beautiful and popular among the male students, including Toshio, whom Tsukiko is secretly in love with.
Fifteen-year-old actress Moe Arai will be starring in Tomie Unlimited, the latest live-action film based on Junji Ito's popular Japanese horror manga series Tomie. Arai will play Tsukiko, a girl whose older sister is revived after an accident. 19-year-old actress Miu Nakamura will be playing Tomie herself. Machine Girl and Robo Geisha director Noboru Iguchi will be at the helm. Dig on the plot crunch below.
For more check out the official Tomie Unlimited website!
Thanks to DC reader The Gomorrahizer for the heads-up!
Synopsis
Tsukiko, who belongs to a photography club at high school, always feels inferior to her elder sister, Tomie. Tomie is breathtakingly beautiful and popular among the male students, including Toshio, whom Tsukiko is secretly in love with.
- 2/10/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The Japanese film site Cinema Today has posted a trailer for Noboru Iguchi’s upcoming J-horror film, Tomie Unlimited. This marks the eighth film based on Junji Ito’s long-running manga series, and Iguchi has stated that it will be very loyal to the grotesque nature of the source material.
Although the film itself will be rated R-15+ in theaters due to extreme situations—which would seem to back up Iguchi’s assertion—the trailer has been toned down a bit to be safe for younger viewers.
Former gravure idol Miu Nakamura plays Tomie, a seductive schoolgirl who causes men to fall in love with her and go completely insane with jealousy and possessiveness. She has been killed and dismembered several times in the past, but always regenerates from remaining body parts to begin the process all over again.
Moe Arai co-stars as a girl named Tsukiko whose sister has seemingly returned from the dead.
Although the film itself will be rated R-15+ in theaters due to extreme situations—which would seem to back up Iguchi’s assertion—the trailer has been toned down a bit to be safe for younger viewers.
Former gravure idol Miu Nakamura plays Tomie, a seductive schoolgirl who causes men to fall in love with her and go completely insane with jealousy and possessiveness. She has been killed and dismembered several times in the past, but always regenerates from remaining body parts to begin the process all over again.
Moe Arai co-stars as a girl named Tsukiko whose sister has seemingly returned from the dead.
- 2/10/2011
- Nippon Cinema
The first official piece of artwork for the latest project based upon Japanese anime, Tomie Unlimited, is here and it's pretty damned wicked.
Fifteen-year-old actress Moe Arai will be starring in Tomie Unlimited, the latest live-action film based on Junji Ito's popular Japanese horror manga series Tomie. Arai will play Tsukiko, a girl whose older sister is revived after an accident. 19-year-old actress Miu Nakamura will be playing Tomie herself. Machine Girl and Robo Geisha director Noboru Iguchi will be at the helm. Dig on the plot crunch below.
For more check out the official Tomie Unlimited website!
Synopsis
Tsukiko, who belongs to a photography club at high school, always feels inferior to her elder sister, Tomie. Tomie is breathtakingly beautiful and popular among the male students, including Toshio, whom Tsukiko is secretly in love with. However, one day an awful accident kills Tomie right in front of Tsukiko.
Fifteen-year-old actress Moe Arai will be starring in Tomie Unlimited, the latest live-action film based on Junji Ito's popular Japanese horror manga series Tomie. Arai will play Tsukiko, a girl whose older sister is revived after an accident. 19-year-old actress Miu Nakamura will be playing Tomie herself. Machine Girl and Robo Geisha director Noboru Iguchi will be at the helm. Dig on the plot crunch below.
For more check out the official Tomie Unlimited website!
Synopsis
Tsukiko, who belongs to a photography club at high school, always feels inferior to her elder sister, Tomie. Tomie is breathtakingly beautiful and popular among the male students, including Toshio, whom Tsukiko is secretly in love with. However, one day an awful accident kills Tomie right in front of Tsukiko.
- 2/10/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Revealed a few weeks back, 15-year-old actress Moe Arai stars in Tomie Unlimited, the latest live-action film based on Junji Ito's popular Japanese horror manga series "Tomie". The short stories in the original manga centered around a mysterious girl who appears again and again in various people's lives and haunts them until their eventual end. Arai plays Tsukiko, a girl whose older sister is revived after an accident. 19-year-old actress and occasional manga creator Miu Nakamura will play Tomie herself. Director Noboru Iguchi - best known for Machine Girl & Robo Geisha - began shooting the film back on September 23. Since 1999, there have been seven live-action theatrical Tomie films and one live-action television adaptation. A Us remake is still in development. Check out the first image and synopsis inside.
- 2/9/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
And the latest project based upon Japanese anime is here and bringing a boatload of nightmarish goodies and of course scantily clad schoolgirls giving the peace sign twenty times a second with it!
According to Sports Nippon 15-year-old actress Moe Arai (pictured below) will be starring in Tomie Unlimited, the latest live-action film based on Junji Ito's popular Japanese horror manga series Tomie. Arai will play Tsukiko, a girl whose older sister is revived after an accident. 19-year-old actress Miu Nakamura will be playing Tomie herself. Machine Girl and Robo Geisha director Noboru Iguchi will be at the helm. Dig on the plot crunch below.
Synopsis
Tsukiko, who belongs to a photography club at high school, always feel inferior to her elder sister, Tomie. Tomie is breathtakingly beautiful and popular among the male students, including Toshio, whom Tsukiko is secretly in love with. However, one day an awful accident...
According to Sports Nippon 15-year-old actress Moe Arai (pictured below) will be starring in Tomie Unlimited, the latest live-action film based on Junji Ito's popular Japanese horror manga series Tomie. Arai will play Tsukiko, a girl whose older sister is revived after an accident. 19-year-old actress Miu Nakamura will be playing Tomie herself. Machine Girl and Robo Geisha director Noboru Iguchi will be at the helm. Dig on the plot crunch below.
Synopsis
Tsukiko, who belongs to a photography club at high school, always feel inferior to her elder sister, Tomie. Tomie is breathtakingly beautiful and popular among the male students, including Toshio, whom Tsukiko is secretly in love with. However, one day an awful accident...
- 1/24/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Some news has been lurking on Anime sites since last September that just found its way into our world. 15-year-old actress Moe Arai stars in Tomie Unlimited, the latest live-action film based on Junji Ito's popular Japanese horror manga series "Tomie". The short stories in the original manga centered around a mysterious girl who appears again and again in various people's lives and haunts them until their eventual end. Arai plays Tsukiko, a girl whose older sister is revived after an accident. 19-year-old actress and occasional manga creator Miu Nakamura will play Tomie herself. Director Noboru Iguchi - best known for Machine Girl & Robo Geisha - began shooting the film back on September 23. Since 1999, there have been seven live-action theatrical Tomie films and one live-action television adaptation.
- 1/24/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
It’s just been announced that cult Japanese horror movie franchise ‘Tomie’ is to get a much needed reboot, and the man at the helm will be none other than ‘The Machine Girl,’ ‘Robo Geisha’ director Noboru Iguchi. The new film titled Tomie Unlimited will star model, turned actress (surprise surprise) Moe Arai, who was apparently hand-picked the play the lead role, whilst Miu Nakamura, also an X model, will play the regenerating vengeful ghost girl who will no die…Tomie. Even though is still supports an army of loyal fans its fair to say the series has been getting progressively worse over the years and we can’t think of many better than Iguchi to inject some originality (and cracked genius?), into this flagging horror series. Already in production the movie is set to open in the New Year. Can’t wait! Source: Nippon Cinema...
- 9/28/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
It’s just been announced that cult Japanese horror movie franchise ‘Tomie’ is to get a much needed reboot, and the man at the helm will be none other than ‘The Machine Girl,’ ‘Robo Geisha’ director Noboru Iguchi. The new film titled Tomie Unlimited will star model, turned actress (surprise surprise) Moe Arai, who was apparently hand-picked the play the lead role, whilst Miu Nakamura, also an X model, will play the regenerating vengeful ghost girl who will no die…Tomie. Even though is still supports an army of loyal fans its fair to say the series has been getting progressively worse over the years and we can’t think of many better than Iguchi to inject some originality (and cracked genius?), into this flagging horror series. Already in production the movie is set to open in the New Year. Can’t wait! Source: Nippon Cinema...
- 9/28/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
Earlier today it was announced that Noboru Iguchi (The Machine Girl, RoboGeisha) has started filming a new entry in the ongoing Tomie horror film series called Tomie Unlimited and that 15-year-old model/actress Moe Arai was hand-picked the play the lead role.
There have been seven theatrically-released live-action Tomie films in total since 1999, taking the series right through the J-horror boom of the early 00s and beyond.
Based on a popular manga by Junji Ito, the films feature a malicious ghost/entity/whatever in the form of a seductive high school girl named Tomie. Every story involves Tomie using her supernatural ability to make men lust after her, eventually causing them to become irrational, jealous, and violent. Once Tomie’s true nature revealed, she usually ends up brutally murdered and dismembered (spoiler alert!), only to regenerate from whatever body parts remain and start all over again in the next film.
There have been seven theatrically-released live-action Tomie films in total since 1999, taking the series right through the J-horror boom of the early 00s and beyond.
Based on a popular manga by Junji Ito, the films feature a malicious ghost/entity/whatever in the form of a seductive high school girl named Tomie. Every story involves Tomie using her supernatural ability to make men lust after her, eventually causing them to become irrational, jealous, and violent. Once Tomie’s true nature revealed, she usually ends up brutally murdered and dismembered (spoiler alert!), only to regenerate from whatever body parts remain and start all over again in the next film.
- 9/28/2010
- Nippon Cinema
Earlier today it was announced that Noboru Iguchi (The Machine Girl, RoboGeisha) has started filming a new entry in the ongoing Tomie horror film series called Tomie Unlimited and that 15-year-old model/actress Moe Arai was hand-picked the play the lead role.
There have been seven theatrically-released live-action Tomie films in total since 1999, taking the series right through the J-horror boom of the early 00s and beyond.
Based on a popular manga by Junji Ito, the films feature a malicious ghost/entity/whatever in the form of a seductive high school girl named Tomie. Every story involves Tomie using her supernatural ability to make men lust after her, eventually causing them to become irrational, jealous, and violent. Once Tomie’s true nature revealed, she usually ends up brutally murdered and dismembered (spoiler alert!), only to regenerate from whatever body parts remain and start all over again in the next film.
There have been seven theatrically-released live-action Tomie films in total since 1999, taking the series right through the J-horror boom of the early 00s and beyond.
Based on a popular manga by Junji Ito, the films feature a malicious ghost/entity/whatever in the form of a seductive high school girl named Tomie. Every story involves Tomie using her supernatural ability to make men lust after her, eventually causing them to become irrational, jealous, and violent. Once Tomie’s true nature revealed, she usually ends up brutally murdered and dismembered (spoiler alert!), only to regenerate from whatever body parts remain and start all over again in the next film.
- 9/28/2010
- Nippon Cinema
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