Habitat (1997)

Title: HABITAT
Starring: Balthar Getty, Alice Krige, Tcheky Karyo, Laura Harris
Directed By: Rene Daalder
Release Year: 1997
VHS Release Year: 1997
Distributor: b'heivjə(r) Distribution
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 20003

Released in 1997 by b'heivjə(r) Distribution.

There are no trailers/previews prior to the feature.

b'heivjə(r) Distribution, a Canadian company, was once known as Malofilm Video and later Seville Pictures.

This version was distributed exclusively in Canada.

The b'heivjə(r) Distribution logo appears on the box only, it does not appear as an ident before the feature. The Les Films Seville Pictures ident & the August Entertainment ident precede the feature.                  

Last updated: Feb. 8, 2014

Soultaker (1990)

Title: SOULTAKER
Starring: Joe Estevez, Vivian Schilling, Gregg Thomsen, David Shark, Robert Z'Dar
Directed By: Michael Rissi
Release Year: 1990
VHS Release Year: 1990
Distributor: AIP Home Video, Inc./Nova Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 7777

Released in 1990 by AIP Home Video, Inc.

The Nova Home Entertainment ident appears before the trailers.

There are trailers for "Tune Into Tomorrow..." and "Bethune Making Of A Hero" that precede the feature.

The AIP Studios ident appears after the trailers leading into the feature.

The sticker label on the cassette features the Nova Home Entertainment logo but not the AIP Studios logo. The Nova Home Entertainment logo only appears on the sticker label and the opening ident, it does not appear on the box.

Square jawed Robert Z'Dar is probably best known for his roles in "Maniac Cop" and "Tango & Cash".

The catalog # for ths tape is 7777, it shares the same number with "Misery", released on VHS in 1991.

Screamers (1995)

Title: SCREAMERS
Starring: Peter Weller, Jennifer Rubin, Roy Dupuis
Directed By: Christian Duguay
Release Year: 1995
VHS Release Year: 1996
Distributor: Columbia Tristar Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 11863

Released in 1996 by Columbia Tristar Home Video.

There are no previews/trailers prior to the feature.

There is no ident prior to the feature, however, the Columbia Tristar ident followed by the warning screen precede the feature.

The "Screamers" logo on the box is silver foil and is embossed.

Action Jackson (1988)

Title: ACTION JACKSON
Starring: Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, Vanity, Bill Duke, Sharon Stone, Sonny Landham, Thomas F. Wilson, Robert Davi
Directed By: Craig R. Baxley
Release Year: 1988
VHS Release Year: 1988
Distributor: Lorimar Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 816

Released in 1988 by Lorimar Home Video.

Features a preview/trailer for "End Of The Line" starring Kevin Bacon & Wilford Brimley.

Carl Weathers, Bill Duke & Sonny Landham also appeared together in "Predator".

The Lorimar Home Video ident and The Lorimar Motion Pictures ident precede the feature.

There is also a Warner Bros. Hits reissue in 1998 from Warner Home Video.

Hot Times At Montclair High (1989)

Title: HOT TIMES AT MONTCLAIR HIGH
Starring: Kim Valentine, Ross Hamilton, Brent Jasmer, Troy Donohue
Directed By: Jose Altonga
Release Year: 1989
VHS Release Year: 1990
Distributor: Alliance Releasing Home Video/MCA Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: ARV/B 1093

Released in 1990 by Alliance Releasing Home Video (MCA Home Video).

Features an extremely long trailer/preview for "When He's Not A Stranger", following the feature.

The MCA Home Video ident and the Alliance Releasing Ident precede the feature.

The MCA Home Video ident appears before the feature but does not appear anywhere on the box or cassette.

Thunderground (1989)

Title: THUNDERGROUND
Starring: Paul Coufos, Jesse Ventura, Margaret Langrick, M. Emmett Walsh
Directed By: David Mitchell
Genre: Action
Release Year: 1989
VHS Release Year: 1989
Distributor: SGE Home Video/Cineplex Odeon Home Video (MCA Home Video Canada)
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: SGE 2006

Ffolkes (1980)

Released in 1983 by MCA Universal Home Video.

There are no previews/trailers prior to the feature.

This is the MCA Home Video Canadian version as the "The MCA Home Video Canada" sticker covers the U.S. info on the bottom of the back of the box. Most MCA releases did this in Canada as probably to not have to manufacture a different slipcase for each country.

Sinbad And The Eye Of The Tiger (1977)

Title: SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER
Starring: Patrick Wayne, Jane Seymour, Margaret Whiting
Directed By: Sam Wanamaker
Release Year: 1977
VHS Release Year: 1995
Distributor: Columbia Tristar Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 60209

Released in 1995 by Columbia Tristar Home Video.

The box has a date of 1991, however, the ink label on the cassette has a date of 1995.

There are no previews/trailers prior to the feature.

Separate Lives (1995)

Title: SEPARATE LIVES
Box TagLine: She Hired Him To Watch Her.
Starring: Linda Hamilton, James Belushi, Vera Miles
Directed By: David Madden
Release Year: 1995
VHS Release Year: 1995
Previews/Trailers: Kicking And Screaming (1995)
Distributor: Vidmark Entertainment/Malofilm Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: VM 5569

Released in 1995 by Vidmark Entertainment & Malofilm Video.

Linda Hamilton & James Belushi first paired together in the 1990 comedy, "Mr. Destiny".

The Malofilm logo does not appear on the box but does appear on the cassette's ink label along with the Vidmark Entertainment logo.

Both Hamilton & Belushi were former co-stars of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Hamilton in the first two "Terminator" films and Belushi in "Red Heat".

Features a preview/trailer for the 1995 romantic comedy, "Kicking And Screaming".

The Malofilm Video ident followed by the Trimark Pictures ident open the feature.

Last Updated: Sept. 27, 2015

Hollywood Dinosaurs (1991)

Title: HOLLYWOOD DINOSAURS
Starring: Godzilla, King Kong, Rodan, Gorgo
Directed By: Ted Newsom
Release Year: 1991
VHS Release Year: 1991
Distributor: HGV Video Productions
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: HDL-9398

Public domain title released in 1991 by HGV Video Productions/Video Treasures.

This is a trailer heavy documentary focusing on Dinosaur and other creature films beginning in the 1920's with the silent film, "The Lost World".

Being a public domain title, this documentary has been released several times, notably, a 1993 re-release by Video Treasures using the 1991 cover and a renamed version with a new cover in 1995 from Marathon Music and Video known as "Hollywood's Dinosaurs".

The Outer Limits: The Mice (1964)

Title: THE OUTER LIMITS: THE MICE
Starring: Henry Silva, Dabney Coleman, Diana Sands, Michael Higgins
Directed By: Alan Crosland, Jr.
Release Year: 1964
VHS Release Year: 1990
Distributor: MGM/UA Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: M201810

Released in 1990 by MGM/UA Home Video.

"The Mice" is the only episode from the 1960's science fiction anthology series, "The Outer Limits" on this cassette.

There are no previews/trailers prior to the feature.

The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)

Title: THE PINK PANTHER STRIKES AGAIN
Starring: Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Lesley-Anne Down
Directed By: Blake Edwards
Release Year: 1976
VHS Release Year: 1993
Distributor: MGM/UA Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: M200252

Released in 1993 from MGM/UA Home Video.

Contains a trailer for the then upcoming, "Son Of The Pink Panther".

The MGM/UA Communications Co./United Artists idents precede the film.

Later releases of this film on VHS feature the short, "We Give Pink Stamps".

Revenge Of The Pink Panther (1978)

Title: REVENGE OF THE PINK PANTHER
Starring: Peter Sellers, Dyan Cannon, Robert Loggia, Herbert Lom
Directed By: Blake Edwards
Release Year: 1978
VHS Release Year: 1984
Distributor: CBS FOX Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 4610

Released in 1984 from CBS Fox Video.

There are no trailers/previews prior to the feature.

Later releases of this film on VHS feature the short, "Pink Panic".

The United Artists ident precedes the movie.

Top Dog (1995)

Title: TOP DOG
Box Tagline: They're licensed for action!
Starring: Chuck Norris, Erik von Detten, Timothy Bottoms
Directed By: Aaron Norris
Release Year: 1995
VHS Release Year: 1995
Distributor: Live Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 69998
Previews/Trailers: Cutthroat Island; Stargate

Released in 1995 from Live Home Video.

Features previews/trailers for the then upcoming "Cutthroat Island" and the VHS release for "Stargate", which at the time was priced to own for 19.98 or less. 

After this movie wrapped, Chuck Norris ate the dog.

There is a clamshell release from Live Home Video as well.

Edited Sept. 27, 2015

The Runestone (1991)

Title: THE RUNESTONE
Starring: Joan Severance, Peter Riegert, William Hickey, Alexander Godunov
Directed By: Willard Carroll
Release Year: 1991
VHS Release Year: 1991
Distributor: Live Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 68953

Released in 1991 by Live Home Video.

Features previews/trailers for the Barbara Hersey thriller, "Defenseless" & the Laura Dern drama, "Rambling Rose".

National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)

Title: NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION
Starring: Chevy Chase, Anthony Michael Hall, Randy Quaid, Beverly D'Angelo, John Candy, Christie Brinkley, Dana Barron
Directed By: Harold Ramis
Release Year: 1983
VHS Release Year: 1986
Distributor: Warner Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 11315

1986 slipcase Re-release from Warner Home Video.

There are no previews/trailers prior to the feature.

This is one of my all-time favorite covers, painted by the awesome Boris Vallejo.

There are several releases of this film on VHS from Warner Home Video. Most notably the original Warner clam shell release, a 1995 re-release with similar box art style to the 1986 release which substitutes Chevy Chase on the spine in place of Christie Brinkley, and a Warner Bros. Hits version released in 1999.

The 1980-1986 Warner Home Video ident precedes the movie.

Title: NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION
Starring: Chevy Chase, Anthony Michael Hall, Randy Quaid, Beverly D'Angelo, John Candy, Christie Brinkley, Dana Barron
Directed By: Harold Ramis
Release Year: 1983
VHS Release Year: 1995
Distributor: Warner Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 11315

1995 slipcase Re-release from Warner Home Video.

This release is very similar to the 1986 release , however, Chevy Chase replaces Christie Brinkley on the spine, and the Vacation logo also faces in a different direction.

Prince Of Darkness (1987)

Title: PRINCE OF DARKNESS
Starring: Jameson Parker, Donald Pleasance, Lisa Blount, Victor Wong
Directed By: John Carpenter
Release Year: 1987
VHS Release Year: 1988
Distributor: MCA Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 80761

Released in 1988 from MCA Home Video.

This is the MCA Home Video Canadian version as the "The MCA Home Video Canada" sticker covers the U.S. info on the bottom of the back of the box. Most MCA releases did this in Canada as probably to not have to manufacture a different slipcase for each country.

There are no previews/trailers prior to the feature.

Bloodfist IV: Die Trying (1992)

Friday The 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)

Title: FRIDAY THE 13th PART VII: THE NEW BLOOD
Starring: Kane Hodder, Terry Kiser, Lar Park Lincoln
Directed By: John Carl Buechler
Release Year: 1988
VHS Release Year: 1988
Distributor: Paramount Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 32209

Released by Paramount Home Video in 1988.

Long time character actor, Terry Kiser (The slimy doctor that "helps" Tina) would breakout a few months later with his hilarious role in "Weekend At Bernie's".

Bloodfist III: Forced To Fight (1992)

Grid Runners (AKA Virtual Combat) (1995)

Title: GRID RUNNERS (AKA VIRTUAL COMBAT)
Starring: Don "The Dragon" Wilson, Michael Dorn, Rip Taylor
Directed By: Andrew Stevens
Release Year: 1995
VHS Release Year: 1995
Distributor: CFP Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 11926

Released in Canada from CFP Video as Grid Runners.

The film is known as Virtual Combat in the USA and was released on VHS by Unapix Entertainment.

Dragon And The Cobra (AKA Fist Of Fear, Touch Of Death (1980)

Title: DRAGON AND THE COBRA (AKA FIST OF FEAR, TOUCH OF DEATH)
Starring: Bruce Lee, Fred Williamson, Ron Van Clief
Directed By: Matthew Mallinson
Release Year: 1980
VHS Release Year: 1990
Distributor: HGV Video Productions/MNTEX Entertainment
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 5756

Released in 1990 by HGV Video Productions and MNTEX Entertainment.

The back of the box shows a manufactured date of 1990, however, the ink label shows a date of 1989.

Like most HGV tapes, this is recorded in LP mode.

The ink label reads, "Dragon And Cobra.

Due to this being a public domain title, there are quite a few versions of this film on VHS from several different companies.

Released on VHS in 1981 from Wizard Video as "Fist of Fear, Touch of Death.

The CBS/FOX jingle used for their Video releases in the 80's and 90's plays over the first minute or so of the film!!

Fred Williamson appears on the cover clean shaven, he appears in the film with chops and complete stach intact.

Return Of The Dragon (1973)

Title: RETURN OF THE DRAGON
Starring: Bruce Lee,Chuck Norris, Bob Wall
Directed By: Bruce Lee
Release Year: 1973
VHS Release Year: 1997
Distributor: 20th Century Fox Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 6123

Released in 1997 by 20th Century Fox Video as part of the 20th Century Fox Selections line.

Game Of Death (1978)

Title: GAME OF DEATH
Starring: Bruce Lee,Chuck Norris, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Collen Camp, Gig Young
Directed By: Robert Clouse
Release Year: 1978
VHS Release Year: 1990
Distributor: CBS FOX Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 6124

Released in 1990 from CBS FOX Video.

Enter The Dragon (1973)

Title: ENTER THE DRAGON
Starring: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Shih Kien, Ahna Capri
Directed By: Robert Clouse
Release Year: 1973
VHS Release Year: 1986
Distributor: Warner Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 1006

Released in 1986 by Warner Home Video.

There are no previews/trailers prior to the feature.

This is the 99 minute U.S. theatrical version.

Pan & Scan.

Title: ENTER THE DRAGON
Starring: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Shih Kien, Ahna Capri
Directed By: Robert Clouse
Release Year: 1973
VHS Release Year: 1993
Distributor: Warner Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 1006

Released in 1993 by Warner Home Video.

The version I have is still factory sealed so I can't comment on the contents of the cassette, so I'm not sure if there is any previews prior to the feature.

Like the 1986 release, this is the 99 minute U.S. theatrical version.

Although the box does not state it, this would be the 20th Anniversary edition.

Pan & Scan.

Title: ENTER THE DRAGON
Starring: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Shih Kien, Ahna Capri
Directed By: Robert Clouse
Release Year: 1973
VHS Release Year: 1998
Distributor: Warner Home Video
Box Type: Hard plastic clamshell snapcase
Catalog #: 15921

25th Anniversary Widescreen Special Edition released in 1998 by Warner Home Video.

Released in a hard plastic clamshell snap case, which became popular in the late 90's when companies such as Warner Home Video, Universal  & 20th Century Fox began releasing films in widescreen on VHS to counter the DVD explosion.

This version is also available in a box set with photos, a making of book, film reel, and the soundtrack

Special features include a 1973 Behind-The-Scenes documentary "Location: Hong Kong With Enter The Dragon", Original theatrical trailer, an exclusive documentary, "Bruce Lee: In His Own Words", and an introduction by Linda Lee Cadwell".

The running time of the film along with the special features is 135 mins.

Although the back box synopsis states that this version contains an additional 3 mins not included in the theatrical version, there is in fact 10 mins of added footage.

The running time of this special edition is 110 mins.

Title: ENTER THE DRAGON
Starring: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Shih Kien, Ahna Capri
Directed By: Robert Clouse
Release Year: 1973
VHS Release Year: 1998
Distributor: Warner Home Video
Box Type: Hard plastic clamshell snapcase
Catalog #: 15920

25th Anniversary fullscreen Special Edition released in 1998 by Warner Home Video.

Released the same time as the 25th Anniversary widescreen VHS.

Released (like the 25th Anniversary widescreen VHS) in a hard plastic calmshell snap case.

The special features on this edition are the same as the widescreen VHS, the only difference is that this version is in fullscreen (Pan & Scan). Special features include a 1973 Behind-The-Scenes documentary "Location: Hong Kong With Enter The Dragon", Original theatrical trailer, an exclusive documentary, "Bruce Lee: In His Own Words", and an introduction by Linda Lee Cadwell".

The running time of the film along with the special features is 135 mins.

Although the back box synopsis states that this version contains an additional 3 mins not included in the theatrical version, there is in fact 10 mins of added footage.

The running time of this special edition is 110 mins.

Overkill (1995)

Released in 1996 by Vidmark Entertainment.

The cassette shell is molded in yellow plastic.

Michael Nouri sure did get a lot of work in the 90's.

Eliminator Woman (AKA Terminator Woman) (1993)

Title: ELIMINATOR WOMAN
Starring: Michael Qissi
Directed By:
Release Year:
VHS Release Year:
Distributor:
Box Type:
Catalog #:

Director and star, Michel Qissi will forever be known as the villainous Tong Po in Jean-Claude Van Damme's "Kickboxer" and the Van Damme-less sequel, "Kickboxer II".

This film is also known as "Terminator Woman".

Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite

Title: Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite
Starring: Daniel Bernhardt, Pat Morita, Donald Gibb, James Hong, Ong Soo Han
Directed By: Alan Mehrez
Release Year: 1996
VHS Release Year: 1996
Distributor: CFP Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 12051

Canadian exclusive released in 1996 by CFP Video.

There are no previews/trailers prior to the feature.

The subtitle, "The Next Kumite" only appears on the box and is not part of the title when it appears in the actual movie.

The U.S. VHS from Dem Productions features the same cover art but the tagline is in the lower right hand corner and does not feature the credits on the bottom.

Even though once we get to the Kumite, and it becomes a re-hash of the original Bloodsport, this is surprisingly a pretty decent sequel with great fight choreography and an awesome villain. It lacks Van Damme, for sure, but It does have his looks like, sounds like, fights like clone, 'Daniel Bernhardt'. A guy that made a career on those attributes.

Trilogy Of Terror (1975)

Title: Trilogy Of Terror
Starring: Karen Black, Robert Burton
Directed By: Dan Curtis
Release Year: 1975
VHS Release Year: 2000
Distributor: Anchor Bay Entertainment
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: SV11212

Slipcase released in 2000 from Anchor Bay Entertainment.

Anchor Bay Entertainment also released a 'digitally mastered for optimum picture and sound' 'Collector's Edition' on VHS a year earlier featuring a Scott Michael Bosco interview with Karen Black.

MPI Home Video also released a VHS in a clamshell box in the early 80's.

This version is digitally mastered but does not contain the Karen Black interview.

There are no previews/trailers on this edition.

Last Updated: Sept. 28, 2015

Campfire Tales (1997)

Title: CAMPFIRE TALES
Starring: Amy Smart, James Marsden, Christine Taylor, Christopher K. Masterson
Directed By: David Semal, Martin Kunert & Matt Cooper
Release Year: 1997
VHS Release Year: 1998
Distributor: Alliance Video, New Line Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: ARV 2610

Straight-to-video Canadian slipcase edition released in 1998 by Alliance Video.

The American New Line Home Video features a different ink label than this Canadian release. The film's logo appears on the U.S. label along with the New Line Home Video logo, The Canadian release features a basic Arial font along with the Alliance Video logo.

Not to be confused with the 1991 Gunnar Hanson film of the same name which also features a "Hook" story and similar anthology plot.

Contains a preview/trailer for the ridiculous 1998 C. Thomas Howell DTV flick, "Sleeping Dogs".

While this film was released during the first few years of DVD, it didn't get a North American DVD release till 2005.

Amy Smart & James Marsden were not stars at this point in their careers and only appear for a few minutes in "The Hook" story but are still featured prominently on the cover. Their names do not appear on the VHS cover but do appear for the DVD release.

The Outer Limits: Keeper Of The Purple Twilight

Title: The Outer Limits: Keeper Of The Purple Twilight
Starring: Warren Stevens, Robert Webber, Gail Kobe
Directed By: Charles Haas
Release Year: 1964
VHS Release Year: 1988
Distributor: MGM/UA Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: M201261

1988 slipcase released by MGM/UA.

"Keeper Of The Purple Twilight" is the only episode from the 1960's science fiction anthology series, "The Outer Limits" on this cassette.

The original suggested U.S. retail price for this and other single episodes in the series was $14.95 (Prices slightly higher in Canada!!). Looking back, this is quite insane considering that complete seasons for most series' can now be purchased on DVD for less than that price.

Prior to the episode, there is a preview/trailer for three other "The Outer Limits" single episode cassettes, "Keeper Of The Purple Twilight", "Demon With A Glass Hand" & "The Zanti Misfits".

The cover shown in the preview for this episode is slightly different than the actual version.

Last Updated: Sept. 27, 2015