Blood diner is a 1987 american horror comedy directed by jackie kong and starring rick. Is mulholland drive the greatest film of the 21st century. Oct 01, 2017 blood diner was supposedly a remake of or quasisequel to herschell gordon lewis blood feast at one point in its life before kong and co. Of the titles in the vestron video line, blood diner was the one i knew the least about, but it falls right in line with other horror comedies like eating raoul or microwave massacre. Buy blood diner movie posters from movie poster shop. Blood diner was supposedly a remake of or quasisequel to herschell gordon lewis blood feast at one point in its life before kong and co. The plot follows two brothers setting up a restaurant as a front for them to kill women and collect their severed bodyparts to summon forth the lumerian goddess sheetar. The following is a chronological list of every horror film ever made. This film begins with a warning about the unusual motion picture that you are about to see, and that description really couldnt be much more apt, as blood diner is a relentless assault of. So, dont forget to watch the films highlyanticipated sequel.
Another of my recent dvd purchases was this sixfilm horror box set that i picked up mostly because i recognized the title earth girls are easy and, at the low price, who cares if five of the six movies are bad. Rick burks and lisa elaina in blood diner 1987 blood diner 1987 rick burks and carl crew in blood diner 1987 drew godderis. Celebrating sheetar and 30 years in the blood diner bloody. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. New blood is set to premiere on september 7, 2018 at 8. A smart move that guarantees completionist collectors are going to. Just a great fun film thats perfect for anyone interested in 80s horror trash like myself. Once this is completed they will then resurrect her at the blood buffet with a virgin sacrifice for her to tear apart and indulge. Blood diner was developed as a sequel to blood feast 1963 but ended up being a stand alone film with emphasis on comedydark humor. Blood diner 1987 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
It costars richard crenna and brian dennehy, and is the first installment in the rambo franchise, followed by rambo. It even starts with an obvious tribute to the original, as two little kids get a visit from their dying psychokiller uncle. Blood diner bluray disc, 2016 for sale online ebay. However, while lewis film seemed odd because of his lack of budget and general ineptitude, blood diner is out and out over the top and ridiculous on purpose, and the two films have different slants. Its a film ive heard about for a long time, but just never found the opportunity to rent, which is why im happy to see it resurrected in hd by lionsgate as part of their new vestron video. If you expect that kind of film from a movie titled blood diner, then i hate you. Chronological list of horror films horror film wiki fandom. Blood diner is an outrageously gory horror comedy from director jackie kong that was originally pitched as a sequel to the herschell gordon lewis classic blood feast but later morphed into its own stomachchurning beast. Anyone expecting a riveting, well acted film is obviously going to be let down.
Lewiss 1966 protogore cheapie blood feast, focusing on two brothers who must collect body parts and appendages from immoral women in order to resurrect ancient lumerian goddess sheetar. In order to do so, they have to prepare a feast of sacrifice for the resurrection of their goddess. To be honest, the film still is a remake of blood feast in a lot of ways. The film was originally conceived to be a sequel to blood feast, but it was then changed to be a standalone film of its own. This new blood feast, though well acted can not hold a candle to the herschel gordon lewis blood feast. In my opinion this movie is comedy gold and if you want to see a film where the humor actually works without trying too hard then blood diner is for you.
It does have good qualities, i enjoyed watching istar, she was very believable. Two brothers running a diner collect body parts needed to bring an ancient goddess to life. After all, that seems to be the thing to do these days when you cant find your favorite film on dvd. The amazing horrorcomedy blood diner 1987 was originally envisioned as a sequel to the early gore classic blood feast 1963. This effort is much better and fully plays up the camp factor, but still. So crazy, there is really no way to do the plot to this movie justice in seven scenes. The paying customers at blood diner are in for a really stupid surprise when they discover theyre actually on the menu in this outrageously gonzo horrorcomedy cheese fest about two evil restaurateurs and their highly profitable, highly unsanitary plan for fast food success. Blood diner showtimes first they greet you, then they eat you. Dont think for a second, though, that blood diner, which opens today at the eighth street playhouse, is at all similar to eating raoul or any other real movie. After many bloody murders, they must complete only the last ritual, a lumerian feast where sheetar will take the life of a virgin, along with the.
Like many, initially i was not a fan of xx but perhaps another viewing is in order. Lionsgate resurrects vestron video with blood diner rerelease. The film was originally conceived to be a sequel to blood feast, but it was then changed to be a. Blood diner is a 1987 american horror comedy directed by jackie kong and starring rick burks, carl crew, roger dauer, lanette lafrance, and lisa guggenheim. The film revolves around two brothers running a small diner on hollywood boulevard who, after resurrecting the brain of their. More movies should be made in this fashion, even today. Jan 24, 2018 the 30 most violent movies ever made, from braindead to battle royale by alex avard 24 january 2018 learn all about the wonders of human anatomy with these giddy gorefests and bloody blockbusters. Fittingly the best way i can describe blood diner is that it is blood feast, with a heaping layer of 80s cheese. Together, maybe we can bring this forgotten gem to the masses. Both films concern ancient blood sacrifices to a dormant goddess, blood sacrifices. Great episode guysblood diner is just a flat out fun filmlots of things i love.
Chopping mall and blood diner to hit bluray through vestron. Aug 31, 2016 in 1987 director jackie kong attempted to play with those same ideas when he made a tribute of sorts entitled blood diner. Throw that out the window, because from this point on, things just get crazy. In the decades since, she has worked as a speaker and guest of several film festivals and became the executive director of a nonprofit organization called asian. Blood diner best movie i have watched in a son of a bitch. The tutmans, michael and george, are a pair of brothers living in one of those tract. Blood diner came along at a time when cinema still wasnt quite sure what to make of the true horrorcomedy hybrid. With diner, neophyte director barry levinson turned a film about nothing into a malebonding classic, launched the careers of mickey rourke, kevin bacon, and ellen barkin, and spawned hits from. The 30 most violent movies ever made, from braindead to. Horror collection blood diner parents earth girls are easy sundown fido boy eats girl. Openload watch trailer two cannibalistic brothers receive guidance from their uncle. The 18rated uk release of this film was cut by 3 minutes and 53 seconds by the bbfc. Its hilarious from start to end, chock full of great gore gags and terrific noname actors giving their all to their only big screen roles.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The film garnered a cult following after its limited theatrical release from lightning pictures in 1987 and eventual home video release from vestron. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Blood diner is a 1987 american horror comedy directed by jackie kong and written by michael sonye. Blood diner is the second release by lionsgate in their new vestron video collectors series, headed up by friend of the digital bits, producer dustin dean. The scene that made them turn the film off and declare blood diner as morally. It tells the tale of brothers mike and george tutman. Blood bound is a good film to watch if youre looking for 98minutes of chuckles and seatsquirming, but youll still be abundantly aware that it couldve been a whole lot more. The work in question is your basic collectbitsofimmoralwomenforabloodbuffettoresurrectanegyptiangoddess thing, you know the drill. First blood is a 1982 american action film directed by ted kotcheff, and cowritten by sylvester stallone, who also stars as vietnam war veteran john rambo. Blood diner is one of my favorite guilty pleasures. Lionsgate home entertainment will be releasing the horror cult classic blood diner on bluray next week as part of its new limited edition vestron video series. Blood diners had a surprisingly sparse history on dvd.
To this point, blood diner is working off the boilerplate horror film script, escaped maniacs and grave robbing. Only occasionally popping up on dvd from time to time and quickly going out of print, a high definition transfer of the movie approved by both the director and cinematographer is a. From the word go, blood diner is a bizarre, gory, super dodgy bloodfest. Quality wise, it falls somewhere between the two, but the movie and the supplemental package. With its demented mixture of humor, gore, and absurdity, blood diner deserves preservation. The film stars two brothers michael tutman rick burks and george tutman carl crew, who are each given ancient lemurian amulets by their uncle anwar drew godderis, who is then shot by police. Closing this joint down for the night, a slideshow of production stills clocks in at 5. Mignon directing adventurous diners to dangerous eats at blood diner, is included in two versions both hd, along with a pair of derivative tv spots and three unrelated radio ads. Watch blood diner 4 wdupejebanifaniczekolady on dailymotion.
In order for them to complete this ridiculous quest they have to get the body parts of loose and immoral women and stitch them together. Blood diner best movie i have watched in a son of a. Blood diner s comedic charm was definitely intentional, and i think if it didnt have any comedy aspect to it, i dont think it would have been as entertaining as it is. Blood diner 1987 two brothers rick burks, carl crew running a diner collect body parts needed to bring an ancient goddess to life. Chopping mall and blood diner to hit bluray through. Blood diner best movie i have watched in a son of a bitch long time. Two brothers are entrusted by their uncle to uphold the ritualistic cannibalism of the ancient cult of sheetar. The nightly rites are intended to complete the job their uncle never got to. The film s lightly comic trailer, featuring food critic phil a. Though they must work quick if they are to complete their calling because two poorly dressed police officers are right on their heels. Not long ago, i finally put one of the dvds in the player and sat down to watch blood diner. A goofy horror comedy that boasts some weirdly insane set pieces and a lot of lighthearted fun, blood diner is the vegetarian cannibalism movie i never knew i needed but definitely do now. Dec 12, 2019 i would argue, however, that with a title like blood diner and knowing that this is an 80s b movie, a viewer probably shouldnt be expecting much cinematic quality in the first place. Again, the movie was good as a stand alone movie, but to compare with blood feast of 1963, come on now, not even close.
Tasteless and silly, it tells the tale of two dopey brothers who murder diner patrons in order to gather body parts for a blood buffet to resurrect an ancient sumerian goddess. Anwar namtut drew godderis into completing his task of resurrecting the ancient lumerian goddess sheetar tanya papanicolas. For films listed alphabetical, see alphabetical list of horror films. Fast forward 15 years, and the two brothers dig up their uncle and place his brain in a mason. A smart move that guarantees completionist collectors are going to want to collect the whole set so. It follows two brothers who seek to complete their uncles work after he is shot in a police shootout. In 1987 director jackie kong attempted to play with those same ideas when he made a tribute of sorts entitled blood diner. After hearing the effusive praise for the film and seeing it receive the top accolade on a list like that, the thing that finally sold me on giving mulholland drive.
Sheetar tanya papanicolas is the evil egyptian goddess in the 1987 comedy slasher film, blood diner. This gross and gory horrorcomedy is an intentionally amateurish tribute to herschell gordon lewis junky 1963 splatter classic blood feast. Picking up the mantle of foodcrazed gore, the sick siblings grow up to open a healthfood. Unfortunately, jackie kong was only able to complete two of her threepicture deal, following up blood diner with the comedy the underachievers, before vestron went out of business. Often in filmmaking, the movie that was conceived during the. Sheetar blood diner the female villains wiki fandom. In addition to being a total and complete hoot this film is also pretty damn violent as well and i loved every minute of it. Blood diner 1987 cast and crew two brothers rick burks, carl crew running a diner collect body parts needed to bring an ancient goddess to life. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Blood diner nude scenes naked pics and videos at mr. The basic plot points are the same, but the punk rock aesthetic from the.
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