Sergeant Ryker (1968)

Title: SERGEANT RYKER
Starring: Lee Marvin, Bradford Dillman, Peter Graves, Vera Miles, Murray Hamilton, Norman Fell
Directed By: Buzz Kulik
Genre: Drama, War
Release Year: 1968
VHS Release Year: 1987
Distributor: Goodtimes Home Video
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 4115

1987 Goodtimes Home Video release.

The MCA Home Video ident with an inserted 'licensed to' Goodtimes Home Video ident followed by The Universal ident precede the feature.

Part of "The Hollywood Movie Greats" Collection.

As of this writing, this film which is actually two joined together episodes of "The Kraft Suspense Theatre", "The Case Against Paul Ryker" is not yet available on DVD (Region 1).

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 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

The Steel Claw (1961)

The Steel Claw
1961
VEC
Starring George Montgomery, Charito Luna, Mario Barri
Directed by George Montgomery

There is no year dates on the box or the cassette.

Released by VEC, an EP mode Canadian label, known mostly for public domain titles.

Like most VEC titles, the box is a sipcase and has flaps on the top and the bottom.

This version is recorded in EP/SLP mode, however, the tracking and sound are above average for this mode.

VCI Home Video released a version of this film on VHS in 2002.

Originally distributed by Warner Bros., the film went into the public domain, however, on this version, the Warner Bros. Logo still appears at the beginning of the film.

Viking Massacre (AKA I Coltelli Del Vendicatore)

Title: Viking Massacre (AKA: I Coltelli Del Vendicatore & Knives Of The Avenger, Bladestorm)
Starring: Cameron Mitchell
Directed By: Mario Bava
Release Year: 1966
VHS Release Year: 1985
Distributor: Videoline Productions
Box Type: Slipcase
Catalog #: 1261

This is a 1985 Canadian VHS release from Videoline Productions for a 1966 Mario Bava flick, featuring a beautiful painted cover that really has nothing to do with the film.

Released on VHS in the U.S. in 1987 as "Bladestorm" from Mogul Communications, Inc. and also as "Viking Massacre" from Mega Video. (Info from Cinema Arcana) 

 

Last Updated: Sept. 27, 2015