Arrow Video known for making deluxe Blu-ray collections for film fans have collected six Nico Mastorakis cult classics. Now you can own some of the film of the infamous B-movie director, Nico Mastorakis!
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****=Don’t Miss it!
***=Worth a look.
**=An Ok way to spend an evening.
*=You haven’t missed anything.
Time Traveler (1982) An astronaut's widow and her young son meet a stranger from the future on a Greek island. **
Sky High (1985) A group of American students traveling in Greece find themselves accidentally involved with a new type of drug--and the gang that wants it. **
Terminal Exposure (1987) Two beach bum camera enthusiasts accidentally capture a murder on film. Now detectives, the boys set out to capture a murderess shot only from behind, with a rose tattoo on her behind. Fun in the sun turns dangerous when they end up shooting bullets instead of film. **
Glitch (1988) Two thieves rob a large fancy house when the owner is away. But when a visitor mistakes them for the owner, and they find out about a casting party mis-scheduled for that day, they decide to stick around for the fun. **
Ninja Academy (1989) Misfits attend a kung-fu master's coed school, then have a showdown with a rival school. In this Police Academy style movie. **
Naked Truth (1992) Two friends accidentally obtain a suitcase at the airport. The context of this suitcase is incriminating evidence against a mafia boss. When the boss sends an associate to take them out, the two hide out by impersonating make-up women for a beauty pageant. **
All six of these films have been transferred to Blu-ray in 1080p and are presented in 1.85:1 aspect ratio. There are two audio soundtracks an original English stereo and an English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. There is also the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Arrow Video has done a tremendous job making this b movies look their absolute best! Arrow Video never ceases to amaze me at the clarity and brightness of the colors of their restorations. But with this release that is not all that is included. Arrow Video added a lot of cool bonus features. Take a look at what is included.
* Nico’s Self Interviews, six brand new interviews with writer, director and producer Nico Mastorakis where he looks back on how the films in this collection came to be, featuring behind-the-scenes footage and cast and crew interviews
* Dan Hirsch: A Revealing Self-Interview, a brand new interview with the star of Sky High Dan Hirsch looking back on his role in the film
* Gerald Okamura, Ninja Academy’s “Chiba” Remembers, a brand new interview with Gerald Okamura, looking back on his role as Chiba in Ninja Academy, and his career as an actor and martial artist
* Original trailers for each film
* Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the career Nico Mastorakis by critic Barry Forshaw
* Limited Edition Deluxe packaging with reversible sleeves featuring newly commissioned artwork by Colin Murdoch
Now I am not going to try and spin this any other way that telling the truth. These are not great films. These are b movies at their heart. If you have watched Nico Mastorakis films before well, you know what you can expect. If not just don't expect too much from these films, sir back and enjoy the bad acting and crazy storylines and you will have fun with this release.
So, if you enjoy laughing at th3 antics of b movies. Or if you love the films of Nico Mastorakis, well than this Blu-ray collection is for you. With six films and list of bonus features, this is a release that has a lot of bang for your buck. Head over to Amazon or MVD Shop and order your copy today!
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