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DVD Pick of the Week: Beowulf

Written by Chris Beaumont
Published February 26, 2008
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The Legend of the Black Scorpion. Zhang Ziyi and Daniel Wu are among the stars of this loose adaptation of Hamlet. At a banquet the Emperor, Empress, Crown Prince, the Minister, and the General all have enemies they would like to eliminate. I have not seen it, but am quite interested.

The Rage. Robert Kurtzman helms this splatter horror film that I was completely unaware of until I read it on the release list. It does not appear to be anything original, but it will hopefully be fun. A mad scientist is experimenting with a rage virus (28 Days Later anyone?) and the subjects get loose and havoc ensues.

Them. The directors of The Eye have their first film released in the States. This is not to be confused with the Wes Craven production Them. The original title for this film is Ils, and it looks to be pretty creepy.

Day Zero. Another war-themed film is upon us, but it is coming direct to DVD. It centers on a trio of soldiers faced with their commission being reactivated and they have to report to be sent to Iraq. Each of them handle the news in a different way. This could be interesting, but I cannot say I feel any great desire to see it.

The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue. Perhaps better known as Let Sleeping Corpses Lie, this old school zombie film is one I have been interested in for some time. It is being released in a restored two disk edition.

A Bloody Aria. Here is a little Korean thriller that features an aspiring singer escaping the advances of her teacher, but when she believes she is rescued, she finds herself right back in a sadistic situation. Sounds like fun, no?

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Christopher Beaumont spends much of his time writing about entertainment when he isn't sitting in a movie theater. He is known around the office as the "Movie Guy" and is always ready to talk about his favorite form of entertainment and offer up recommendations. Interests include science fiction, horror, and metal music. His writings can be found at Draven99's Musings and Draven99's Media Center.
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DVD Pick of the Week: Beowulf
Published: February 26, 2008
Type: News
Section: Video
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