Lifeforce

Starring:Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Frank Finlay, Mathilda May, Patrick Stewart, Michael Gothard, Nicholas Ball, Aubrey Morris, Nancy Paul, John Hallam, John Keegan, Chris Jagger, Bill Malin, Jerome Willis, Derek Benfield, John Woodnutt, James Forbes-Robertson, Peter Porteous, Katherine Schofield, Owen Holder
Director: Tobe Hooper
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Product Type: DVD

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Director Tobe Hooper was a hot property after he scored a popular hit with Poltergeist (thanks in part to producer Steven Spielberg), so his follow-up film was the most wildly ambitious of his career to date. Armed with a big budget and a special effects crew led by Star Wars pioneer John Dykstra, Hooper and Alien cowriter Dan O'Bannon whipped up a movie that must be seen to be believed. That's not really a compliment, since Lifeforce isn't much of a movie when all the sound and fury is over. But you've got to admit there's something crazily admirable about a movie that starts out as a science fiction adventure about a mission to explore Halley's comet, turns into an alien-invasion thriller featuring a beautiful naked woman (Mathilda May) who's a vampire from space, and escalates into an end-of-the-world disaster flick! It's got everything you could want from a horror movie--from zombies running amok in London to rotting corpses and energy bolts to signal the apocalypse to come! Holding it all together is Steve Railsback as the Halley mission survivor who holds the key to mankind's salvation--but what fun is saving the world when you could be seduced by a sexy naked space vampire? Check out Lifeforce to see how it all turns out. The widescreen DVD includes 15 minutes of footage not seen in U.S. theaters, an eight-page booklet of production notes and trivia, and the original theatrical trailer. --Jeff Shannon

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From the director of Poltergeist and co-writer of Alien comes a thrilling sci-fi adventure of explosive action and pulse-pounding suspense. With mind-blowing special effects by OscarÂ(r) winner* John Dykstra, Lifeforce is a sci-fi extravaganza that delivers out-of-this-world excitement. A mission to investigate Halley's Comet discovers an even more fascinating phenomenon: an alien spacecraft! After a deadly confrontation, the aliens travel to Earth, where their seductive leader (Mathilda May) begins a terrifying campaign to drain the life force of everyone she encounters. Her victims, in turn, continue the cycle, and soon the entire planet is in mortal danger.And when the mission's sole survivor (Steve Railsback) sets out to destroy her, he comes face to face with the most charmingand horrifyingbeing he's ever known. Will he be able to destroy the lovely vampiress...or will he become yet another victim of her fatal charm? *1977: Visual Effects, Star Wars

Customer Reviews:

A fun adventure/love story, kinda.......2007-05-21

It had me from the get go. The final resolution was hot, but did it resolve any of the horror now happening in the world??

Vampires from the space!.......2007-05-11

A different kind of vampires, with an excellent music score, by the late five Oscar Winner Henry Mancini

Great Movie, Crummy DVD.......2007-04-20

Lifeforce is maybe not a great film, but it's a great bit of SF/horror storytelling. Written by the great Dan O'Bannon, it's a fascinating, creepy, engrossing SF take on the vampire mythos. Well-acted, well directed, with just enough logic to keep you hooked, and just enough of a mythic quality to leave you satisfied... this film is a hoot from end to end. It's been compared to the good ol' British Quatermass series, and amply lives up to that noble lineage.

Alas, however, the MGM DVD totally fails to do the film justice. Presented in a low-res letterboxed form, it lacks the detail and the punch that the material deserves. Worth seeing as-is, but long overdue for a "deluxe edition" anamorphic re-release.

Great 1980s scifi movie.......2007-03-14

I really liked this movie. It was a different twist to vampire movies in those years and these years as well. It was very different because of the "alien vampire" aspect of the movie and how they "collected souls". I thought that the movie was suspenseful and had many special effects of the 80s that were very good for that time. The acting was great as well as the plot of the movie. I recommend this movie to anyone that likes vampire movies and are also scifi fans as well.

Vampires in space... well... sorta. .......2007-01-23

Here's a new way of looking at the whole vampire myth. I must say I thought the concept was both unique and fascinating. Lifeforce is a movie that blends different B-movie influences together into one tight package. You will see a little bit of detective stuff, rampaging alien killers, girls walking around naked, and some Night of the Living Dead for added flavor. The thing is I don't see Lifeforce as a B-movie. Somehow the blending of these genres ended up making a product better than the sum of its parts.

Make no bones about it. This is essentially a monster movie with some hints of scariness to it. Though you hardly see any monstrous creatures and it's not nearly as scary as movies like Alien. You will find a little blood and gore in this film, but not too much. I think what sets this movie apart is the way you are led through each scene, learning what's going on as the characters do. It doesn't hurt that they have the beautiful Mathilda May make her on screen debut the way she does.

What really makes this movie cool is that it's a completely unique take on the vampire legend. Instead of undead creatures cursed to drink blood they are aliens who suck a person's life essence dry (hense the name of the movie). Adding Halley's comet to the mix only make it that much more interesting, especially when you take into account that the movie was released just before Halley's Comet was to return.

The special effects are great for the time. They do a good job mixing lighting and other effects in the finished product. I think this is the first movie to use a particular laser photography technique when creating the soul energies you see floating about in the movie. The model work is pretty good too when they show London, England getting trashed. The animatronic ghouls were great. Makeup... well... I suppose there is only so much you can do with dozens of extras and trying to make them all look as good as the mechanical ghouls. I can't blame them for that limitation, but I can't help but see the scenes with all the people turning into vampire mutants as just plain cheesy. Oh well. Can't win them all.

The DVD comes with an additional 15 minutes of footage at the beginning that wasn't shown in theaters. The scene essentially chronicles what happened to the astronauts that everybody is trying to figure out throughout the movie. So when you look at it that way the additional footage kind of spoils the mystique of the movie I mentioned before. Still it's an impressive scene. I wished they would have just made it a deleted scene to keep the integrity of the original film, but what are you going to do? Another extra worth noting is the 8 page booklet that gives you a lot of interesting info on the production side of things. Make sure you get that booklet if you are getting this used.

All in all Lifeforce succeeds in executing their story. If you are into the Dracula scene you might be disappointed as this is nothing like it. If youre into unexplained phenomenon or a light supernatural mystery then you might get a kick out of this. If you're just a kinky slimeball who only watches movies for the naked girls then this movie has something for you, but don't limit yourself man! There's more to life, and to this movie, than that.

LifeForce Yoga to Beat the Blues - Level One

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A Favorite Yoga DVD
Not for bipolar
Yoga to Beat the Blues
Excellent Yoga DVD to Improve Your Energy Level and Mood

LifeForce Yoga to Beat the Blues - Level One
Starring: Amy Weintraub
Director: Dan Duncan
Manufacturer: Pre-Post Production
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Breathe to Beat the Blues
Yoga for Depression: A Compassionate Guide to Relieve Suffering Through Yoga
Yoga for Emotional Flow: Free Your Emotions Through Yoga Breathing, Body Awareness, and Energetic Release
Morning Yoga Workouts (Morning Workouts)
Yoga Beats the Blues: Boost Your Mood, Memory, and Concentration with Easy 5, 10, and 20-Minute Yoga Routines

ASIN: B000MMMWMU
Release Date: 2007-01-12

Product Description

75 minute video (DVD) practice, led by Amy Weintraub 12 Programmable Chapters shot in HD Original music by William Chapman + Music from Krishna Das, MJ Bindu Delekta Includes a Study Guide booklet Shot on-location in Tucson, AZ by Emmy-award winning Director of Photography, Dan Duncan. In the first video yoga practice to address depression, Amy Weintraub, MFA, E-RYT 500, author of the book Yoga for Depression (Broadway Books), offers a practice to lift and balance the mood. As the founder and director of the LifeForce Yoga Healing Institute, in Tucson, AZ, Amy has been bringing the healing practices of LifeForce Yoga to audiences internationally through her workshops for people who suffer from depression and anxiety and trainings to the professionals who serve them. For the first time, this unique DVD showcases the integrative practice of LifeForce Yoga. Viewers will be able to invite Amy into their homes as she leads them through comprehensive breathing techniques, toning, and postures to awaken physical energy and calm the busy mind. Shot on location in Tucson, Arizona, Amy invites practitioners into the loving embrace of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Kwan Yin, she who hears the cries of the world. In the sacred space Amy creates, students begin to feel and safely experience their bodies and their emotions. The practice culminates with yoga nidra, or deep relaxation, in which participants integrate the experience and return to full wakefulness feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Customer Reviews:

A Favorite Yoga DVD.......2007-06-24

Life Force Yoga to Beat the Blues is an all around fabulous yoga DVD whether you suffer from the blues or not. Amy Weintraub is a fabulous teacher and her instructions are clear and concise. The magnificent scenery and soothing music make it a feast for the senses. I own many yoga DVDs but this is an all time favorite!!
Trudy Haas
Yoga Teacher

Not for bipolar.......2007-05-07

I was somewhat disappointed with this DVD. When I received it, I discovered that many of the exercises are not for people with bipolar disorder (or inflammatory conditions such as IBD)...which would have been good to know before I bought the DVD. Also, I found the Sanskrit music rather annoying. However, the yoga teacher does seem to know about yoga and depression.

Yoga to Beat the Blues.......2007-03-12

I found this video very comforting and a great yoga practice as all of the poses and breathing exercises are aimed at helping depression and anxiety. Amy is a lovely teacher! I especially like the joint warm up at the beginning!

Excellent Yoga DVD to Improve Your Energy Level and Mood.......2007-02-12

LifeForce Yoga to Beat the Blues is beautifully done and uplifting. The practice is easy to follow, and it really improves one's mood, energy level and sense of being "in balance." The opening joint warm-up dance is so much fun and uses great sanskrit music. Amy Weintraub's descriptions of the breathing practices, yoga poses and yoga flows are excellent. She also weaves mantra throughout the practice, which adds another dimension. I would recommend this to anyone, at any level, who wants to improve their sense of physical, mental and emotional well-being.

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Doriana Grey

ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Female Vampire

Product Features:

Nudity & Strong Sexual Situations
Unrated Director's Cut
Interviews & Biographies
Erotic Stills & Trailer Gallery
All Region Disc & DVD-ROM Compatible

ASIN: B000HE6NUU

Product Description

An American reporter (Monica Swinn) visits the rich but lonely Doriana Grey (Lina Romay) who lives in an old castle with her servant Ziros to write an article about her past. The reporter uncovers a hidden secret that Doriana shares with her twin sister who is hidden in a psychiatric hospital. She also discovers Doriana is a type of sex vampire, and Ziros provides Doriana with suitable mates. Drawn to lustful activity, Doriana appears to suck the life force out of her victims in search of the ultimate sexual climax. And the reporter plus Doriana's sister, may become the nymphomaniac vampire's latest conquests...

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LifeForce Qigong

Manufacturer: CustomFlix
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Never before seen on TV or Video this 1,000-year-old ancient Chinese workout program comes to you from the beautiful 'Splendid China' Theme Park in Central Florida. Experience this cutting edge workout routine and take that next step to a better and healthier you. This one of a kind program is available to you in both VHS and DVD format. FEATURES: - INTRO: Jim Rosenthal introduces you to the world of Qigong and all the powerful uses this amazing workout will bring to you. - WARM-UP: The beautiful Carol and Chantal assist in helping you prepare your body for the journey ahead. - TEACHING: Our hosts teach you not only the moves but also the history that goes along with this centuries old technique. - WORKOUT: The full workout in its entirety. This wonderful program will help you lower your blood pressure, lose weight and gain inner peace. You'll thank yourself everyday once you begin the workout program in this truly remarkable video.

Average customer rating:

A fun adventure/love story, kinda
Vampires from the space!
Great Movie, Crummy DVD
Great 1980s scifi movie
Vampires in space... well... sorta.

Lifeforce [Region 2]
Starring: Steve Railsback , Peter Firth , Frank Finlay , Mathilda May , and Patrick Stewart
Director: Tobe Hooper
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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