Killer Bud

Starring:Corin Nemec, David Faustino, Danielle Harris, Caroline Keenan, Robert Stack, Maurice Chasse, Patrick Cupo, Frank Clem, Ali MacLean, Ernie Vincent, Bunny Summers, Hyrum Patterson, Tara Crespo, Jacob Sidney, Christopher Watson (II), Dana Millican, Kathy Doyle, Kelly Jean Peters, Anastacia C. Nemec
Director: Karl T. Hirsch
Studio: Lions Gate
Product Type: DVD

The Best of Abbott & Costello, Vol. 3 (Abbott & Costello Go to Mars / Abbott & Costello in the Foreign Legion / Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein / Abbott & Costello Meet the Invisible Man / Abbott & Costello Meet the Killer / Comin' Round the Mountain / Lost in Alaska / Mexican Hayride)

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Great classic comedy!
FUNNY MOVIES
A. & C.::::Vol. 1,2,3
More turkeys than gems
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The Best of Abbott & Costello, Vol. 3 (Abbott & Costello Go to Mars / Abbott & Costello in the Foreign Legion / Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein / Abbott & Costello Meet the Invisible Man / Abbott & Costello Meet the Killer / Comin' Round the Mountain / Lost in Alaska / Mexican Hayride)
Starring: Bud Abbott , Lou Costello , Mari Blanchard , Robert Paige (IV) , and Horace McMahon
Director: Charles Lamont , and Charles Barton
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ASIN: B00023P4O2
Release Date: 2004-08-03

Description

Includes the following movies,
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Mexican Hayride
Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Comin' Round the Mountain
Lost in Alaska
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

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Great classic comedy!.......2007-06-27

I used to watch these guys every Sunday morning when I was a kid. When I seen they finally came onto DVD and especially 8 episodes per volume, you just can't go wrong for the price. In my opinion, they were the best comedy duo there ever was. Some of their best movies exist within this volume including my favorite, Abbott & Costello meet Frankenstein. I ordered via standard shipping and received them within a weeks time, packaged nicely, and in great condition. If you love classic, clean comedy, then this is for you.

FUNNY MOVIES .......2007-06-06

WORTH THE MONEY
I LOVE THIS DVD, BRINGS BACK LAUGHTER AND MEMORYS AND YOU NEVER GET BORED WITH IT,

A. & C.::::Vol. 1,2,3.......2007-05-22

All the movies were 'clean', no fuzz, no lines, clear sharp pictures. Unlike some other reviews, these DVD's played perfectly with no problems! Definitely worth the money if you're a true Abbott and Costello fan...well worth it even if it's just old comedy you enjoy!!

More turkeys than gems.......2007-05-22

While there are a couple of really good films on this set, the majority of them are sub-par vehicles. These aren't exactly films that would make a big fan out of someone just getting into A&C. At least this set has been updated to have the eight films on four single-sided discs as opposed to the problem-plagued earlier version which had eight films on two flipper-discs, although the main menus, oddly, haven't been updated as well. They're still designed in a way that gives the impression that two other films are on the flip side.

'A&C Meet Frankenstein' (1948) is widely held as a classic, though I personally find it rather overrated. I liked it more the second time I saw it, but I still honestly don't get why so many people feel it's their best and funniest movie. Who knows, perhaps I'd find it a lot funnier if I'd seen it in the original theatrical run or on television as a child. Although I do think that the plot is pretty strong, and of the three monsters, Bela Lugosi's reprisal of Dracula had the most depth.

'Mexican Hayride' (1948) has some fun scenes, such as when Joe (Lou) is getting his entire wardrobe torn off of his body in an attempt to get rid of everything with his real initials and the later scene in the bullring, but overall it's a pretty mediocre vehicle. Its biggest fault is probably that it was originally a book and Broadway show, not a movie script originally written for them, and so didn't really fit even after being reworked to make it an A&C vehicle.

'A&C Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff' (1949) was one of my favorites on here. It's a great murder mystery, complete with some touches of film noir, and leaves the viewer guessing till the very end. Although in spite of the title, there aren't really any elements of horror in here, and Boris Karloff's character is relegated to a secondary character too quickly. There might not be a lot of funny scenes in it, but the great plot makes up for it.

'A&C in the Foreign Legion' (1950) isn't their most memorable, nor is the premise that novel (just how many comedies have had a similar setting?), though there are a lot of good scenes, such as the opening scene in the boxing ring, the auction for the harem girls, and when Bud and Lou are wandering through the desert and having mirages. It might not be as sophisticated as some of their other films, but I enjoyed it quite a bit.

'A&C Meet the Invisible Man' (1951), one of their better entries in the 'Meet' series, is possibly my favorite film on this set. There's a great plot, and the special effects are rather impressive for the era before computer-generated special effects. Though a lot of the gags center around the fact that Tommy (the boxer who is trying to clear his name of a false murder charge) is invisible, I didn't feel that these jokes got predictable or formulaic, since there were so many different jokes to be mined from this premise instead of the same ones over and over again. And how could any movie not be funny when there's an invisible character?

'Comin' 'Round the Mountain' (1951) is pretty weak, not least because, like many of their earliest films, it's cluttered up by superfluous musical numbers (which seem to drag on forever). The movie even starts with one of them, which isn't a good sign. Among the few genuine highlights are Lou's scene with the witch and the effects her love potion has on everyone who drinks it. The spoof of the Hatfield and McCoy feud could have been funnier, but the hillbilly characters just weren't utilised well enough, particularly the pistol-wielding granny, who should have been given more to do. Bud's character also doesn't get a whole lot to do. It's enjoyable enough, just nothing really memorable.

'Lost in Alaska' (1952) is near the bottom of the barrel. I was massively unimpressed by it. What few humorous moments it contains are all in the first half, and even then they're not that hysterically funny. They were really wasted in this one, and it's not even redeemed by a good ending scene. Bud's character also seems like more of a jerk than usual here.

'A&C Go to Mars' (1953) is generally regarded as one of their worst also, but I found it a bit better than its reputation. The Mardi Gras scenes are pretty funny, as are the two guys playing the escaped convicts who end up joining them on the rocket, and the opening scene of Lou with the children at the orphanage is really heartwarming, particularly knowing how much he cared for disadvantaged children in real life. Most of the rest, however, falls pretty flat. The sci-fi bits are badly dated and such obvious products of the Fifties, the scenes on Venus are pretty ridiculous (although the Queen's truth-detectors are kind of funny), and the last third or so of the movie seems really rushed. Those Venusian women must have been really desperate for men if they were attracted to these four guys! (Even Bud, whom I think looked rather handsome in their earliest films, was looking pretty old and tired by this point.) Overall, it's the type of thing that only a young child or someone who first saw this as a child decades ago is apt to find that funny.

All in all, while there are some genuinely good movies on here, and while the other ones all have their moments, this is something likely to be enjoyed more by completists and hardcore fans than new or casual fans. It's a shame A&C weren't given high-quality scripts worthy of their talents more often and had to go through the motions in turkeys like 'Lost in Alaska' and 'Comin' 'Round the Mountain' so often in the later part of their career.

Abbott and Costello on Parade.......2007-05-07

I remember the great antics of Abbott and Costello from the earliest days of my childhood. That's why I purchased the DVDs covering their film career.
I was not at all disappointed with the quality of the transfer from film to DVD; watching the DVDs was very much like watching the films in a theatre. And of course, Abbott and Costello are as entertaining for me now as much as they were back "in the good ol' days."
I would not, however, recommend these great DVDs for young people; this duo was at its best back in the forties and fifties, but they would be considered corny in this day and age. So, if your fifty--or more--by all means, shell out the cash and enjoy the laughable, crazy, and slapstick antics of one of the most famous comic pairs ever in the business. If you happen to be young, unless you have an unusual interest in the the film industry, skip these DVDs for something a little more modern and sophisticated.

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Tomorrow at Seven
Starring: Chester Morris , Vivienne Osborne , Frank McHugh , Allen Jenkins , and Henry Stephenson
Director: Ray Enright
Manufacturer: Alpha Video
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Dude, where's my bong?
killer bud is toooooo funny
What a disapointment?
why oh why do films like this get made? who funds this crap
Excellent stoner/buddy comedy

Killer Bud
Starring: Corin Nemec , David Faustino , Danielle Harris , Caroline Keenan , and Robert Stack
Director: Karl T. Hirsch
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ASIN: B000059HAV
Release Date: 2001-03-13

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Dude, where's my bong?.......2007-03-10

Every few years a new pot smoking movie comes out. This one is no different. Dumb jokes, homophobia, and an equally strong addiction to weed and Pachinko, this comedy is just that. Comical. This movie appeals to teenagers and young adults. Corin Nemic and David Faustino do play convincing buddies. If you liked Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke" or "Dude, Where's My Car?" You'll enjoy this movie.

killer bud is toooooo funny.......2004-08-03

this is way better than dazed and confused or the stoned age so grab your feedbag and enjoy this crazy mixed up no sense of a movie

What a disapointment?.......2004-05-18

This movie sounded like it would be good. Though it does have a few good moments there are too many moments where David Faustino's character questions his sexuality that just feel out of place in this silly movie. It is worth watching but one watch is all you will need.

why oh why do films like this get made? who funds this crap.......2004-02-01

as someone who enjoys stoner movies not all the pot in the world could make this film any funnier than watching paint dry. I bought this on dvd watched it and sold it to my local used dvd store for six bucks (where it still sits till this day and many more to come). so at least it was'nt a total loss. Don't buy this film!!!!!!!! don't make the same stupid mistake that I did. and if you don't believe me then go ahead don't say I did'nt warn you.

Excellent stoner/buddy comedy.......2003-10-17

I loved this movie. It was very fresh and full of life. One people need to know when they sit down to watch this movie is it is a comedy, and it shouldn't be taken seriously or compared to Kevin Smith movies or Cheech and Chong. It was very funny and has some excellent performances from the late Robert Stack. Rent it or buy it. If you have a sense of humor you will enjoy it.

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Pittsburgh Blood-Stealer

Dark Craving
Starring: Kevin Kindlin , Moon Unit Zappa , Tom Savini , John Hall (III) , and Tommy Lafitte
Director: John A. Russo
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Pittsburgh Blood-Stealer.......2005-05-12

Originally known as Heartstopper (a title meant to capitalize on the success of Hellraiser), Dark Craving was directed and written by John A. Russo, who also is (not so well) known for directing low-budget horrors like The Majorettes, Scream Queen Swimsuit Sensations, and Midnight 2: Sex, Death and Videotape. You'll probably be more impressed with Russo's screenwriting credits, which include the original Night of the Living Dead and Return of the Living Dead. As expected of a former George A. Romero cohort, Mr. Russo filmed this movie entirely in the city of Pittsburgh.

Apparently, Russo pitched an idea to Romero for a followup to Night of the Living Dead, about a group of Revolutionary War-era survivors who inbreed and produce a colony of demented killers. He was later talked out of the idea, and ended up writing a book called "The Awakening" about a 1770's physician executed for vampirism, which is the basis for Dark Craving.

Kevin Kindlin turns in a good performance as the main character, who is suspected of being a vampire due to his unorthodox experiments with phlebotomy, i.e. drinking the bottled blood (and pus!) of his patients. He is hanged, after which the townspeople pound a stake through his heart (nice bloody scene) and bury him under the sign of the cross. Hundreds of years later (1988), his burial ground is being uprooted by a bulldozer. Since the stake and coffin have rotted away, the manacles have rusted, and his garlic necklace is decomposed, the good doctor is now free to roam Pittsburgh as a vampire.

His first encounter with modern-day humans involves a girl playing in a sandbox (who looks way too old to be doing this, by the way). She cuts herself on a shard of glass, and the vampire follows suit by drinking her blood. His saliva shows up in her autopsy tests as being poisonous, which causes the police (led by Tom Savini!) to search for a vampire killer. Later, he wanders a university campus and watches a military group performing in Revolutionary War-era uniform. Our vampiric friend (who at first has a pony-tailed mullet) then saves a girl from a scuffle with a multi-racial gang, chases one gang member and throws him through a car windshield. Since he still has his leatherbound doctor's kit, he slashes the tough's wrist with a scalpel-like tool and drinks hungrily from the wound.

Besides being the co-star, Tom Savini is also credited with the FX for the film. Gorehounds need to realize, though, that with the exception of a couple exceptionally gruesome moments near the beginning involving autopsies, and the stake through the heart scene, we're not talking buckets of gore here. It's basically restricted to a few good wrist-slashings until the final scene, which delivers well and even throws in a little stop-motion animation. The DVD cover features some of the goriest scenes, however, so overall it's a little misleading. Diehards will be pleased, though, especially getting to see Savini have such a prominent role in the film.

One of the things that sets Dark Craving apart from many other vampire movies is the humanistic approach, rather than portraying the doctor as a monster. He falls in love with a girl played by Moon Zappa, Frank's daughter who was best known for her mallspeak on his song "Valley Girl." He confesses to a priest who is sympathetic to his plight, and refuses to drink the blood of the innocent, restricting his thirsty desires to the criminal world. Other interesting twists on the vampire legend explored here include the concept of the salivary "poison," and the way that vampires are created. It seems that the doctor was human before he started his blood experiments, but the fact that he was buried as a vampire combined with the superstitions of those who executed him seemed to help cause the change. Also there's a historical/political element to the movie: since the doctor was a British-sympathizing Tory, he blames the ills of the 20th century on the results of the Revolutionary War, and maintains that the States should never have evolved past the original 13 colonies.

The only real drawback to horror fans here, besides the fact that it's perhaps not quite as gory as expected, would be the pace of the film. Russo is a better writer than he is a director, and it shows with scenes that feature two characters talking, many filmed with one static shot. In other words, if you're not really into the story at that given moment, it can be a little dull and leave you waiting for a scene with more action. Don't expect the camerawork and editing to blow you away, either, but if you're used to watching low-budget horror it's not bad. Dark Craving/Heartstopper was made for about $800,000, so given these limitations Russo did a good job. I guess if you're really annoyed by 80's music, especially a particularly sappy love theme, you might want to stay away too. I happened to like the screaming 80's metal performed during a couple of the action scenes, especially the girl being chased in the park while the singer shrieks "The killer is in the park!, etc." This part reminded me of other 80's horror movies such as Demons that also used heavy metal. I'd say if you're a big horror/gore fan like me you'll probably be happy with this movie. But if you're just a casual viewer or someone who prefers big-budget, computer special effects-driven horror like Underworld or Van Helsing, definitely rent before purchasing.

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