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25 weird, wonderful, or downright nasty films (in no order)
Death Wish [DVD] [1974] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Death Wish [DVD] [1974] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
Buy used from: £3.80
Charles Bronson gives criminal scum some justice! Uncut US version.
Death Wish 2 [DVD] [1981]Death Wish 2 [DVD] [1981]
Buy used from: £6.00
Vigilante Bronson rides again. Social comment or just a feel good revenge flick? Still very powerful and watchable, the issues haven't gone away.
The Toxic Avenger [DVD] [1985] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]The Toxic Avenger [DVD] [1985] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
Buy used from: £8.02
Director's Cut, full fat Troma black comedy. Utterly sick, but very funny. Some worthwhile extras on the DVD too.
School For Scoundrels / The Green Man [DVD] [1960]School For Scoundrels / The Green Man [DVD] [1960]
Buy used from: £12.99
Two classic comedy films on one DVD. Sheer heaven. Terry-Thomas in SFS is worth the money on his own. Priceless.
Cannibal Holocaust [DVD] [1979]Cannibal Holocaust [DVD] [1979]
Buy used from: £2.98
Deodato's sharp comment on the immorality of many western journalists. The film is usually misread as 'cannibalism and animal cruelty for entertainment', but there is a lot more there for the astute.
The Last House on the Left [DVD] [1972] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]The Last House on the Left [DVD] [1972] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
Buy used from: £2.98
Ooooh, not for the faint hearted. This is quite nasty, but age has dimmed the impact of the special effects, so you won't be TOO scared.
Hitch-Hike [1977] [DVD]Hitch-Hike [1977] [DVD]
Buy used from: £15.99
A really good film that virtually no one knows about. Very powerful, really packs an emotional punch. The moral ambiguity will leave you reeling.
The Limey [DVD] [1999]The Limey [DVD] [1999]
Buy used from: £0.97
Terence Stamp shows the yanks a thing or two.
Get Carter [1971] [DVD]Get Carter [1971] [DVD]
Buy new: £4.88 / Used from: £4.04
A proper crime film. None of your remake rubbish! Possibly Michael Caine's finest straight role. This film just gets better with age.
Versus [DVD] [2000]Versus [DVD] [2000]
Buy new: £5.88 / Used from: £2.99
Japanese Zombies and plenty of ultra violence. What more do you need in a film?
The Living Dead At The Manchester Morgue [DVD] [1974]The Living Dead At The Manchester Morgue [DVD] [1974]
Buy used from: £14.00
Zombies in Britain! Mostly effective, but with some odd touches that don't quite work. A must buy though.
What Have You Done To Solange? [VHS] [1971]What Have You Done To Solange? [VHS] [1971]
Buy used from: £7.31
Probably the best place to start if you want to find out about Italian 'giallo' films.
Baise-Moi [DVD] [2002] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Baise-Moi [DVD] [2002] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
Buy used from: £19.00
Ultra violent French film. Not for the easily shocked. This is female cinema at it's most extreme.
Battle Royale [DVD] [2001]Battle Royale [DVD] [2001]
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £3.94
The future of education Japanese style.
The Wicker Man - Special Edition Director's Cut (2 disc set) [DVD] [1973]The Wicker Man - Special Edition Director's Cut (2 disc set) [DVD] [1973]
Buy used from: £6.18
Edward Woodward at his best. Real horror.
Assault On Precinct 13 [DVD] [1976]Assault On Precinct 13 [DVD] [1976]
Buy used from: £3.49
John Carpenter classic. You have to own it.
Starman [DVD] [1984]Starman [DVD] [1984]
Buy used from: £36.67
Carpenter does light and fluffy too! The music is exquisite. The film tugs at your heart strings and you feel good afterwards. Lovely.
Made In Britain [DVD] [1982]Made In Britain [DVD] [1982]
Buy used from: £0.88
Tim Roth in his first role. This made for TV film captures the early 80's perfectly. Uncomfortable. Harsh. Why don't we produce work of this quality for TV any more? Essential purchase.
Scum [1979] (Ray Winstone) [DVD]Scum [1979] (Ray Winstone) [DVD]
Buy used from: £0.33
Brutal. Intense. Shocking.
Ring (1998) [VHS] [2000]Ring (1998) [VHS] [2000]
Buy used from: £0.49
The original and best. You have to see it on video for the full psychological effect. Creepy!
Story Of Ricky - aka Riki Oh [DVD] [1991]Story Of Ricky - aka Riki Oh [DVD] [1991]
Buy used from: £13.03
Ultra violent Hong Kong live action version of a Japanese manga. Some very weird parts. You know you want it!
Taxi Driver [DVD] [1976]Taxi Driver [DVD] [1976]
Buy new: £4.68 / Used from: £1.95
You don't already own this? You have no excuse. A Scorsese masterpiece.
Crash [DVD] [1997]Crash [DVD] [1997]
Buy used from: £1.69
Cronenberg film. Weird, nasty and wonderful all at the same time!
Videodrome [VHS] [1983]Videodrome [VHS] [1983]
Buy used from: £0.87
More Cronenberg weirdness. This is what happens when you watch too many videos...
Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things! [VHS] [1972]Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things! [VHS] [1972]
Buy used from: £3.79
The worst film ever made. Films really can be this bad.