Stars: Bradley Gregg, Traci Lind, Malcolm McDowell, Pam Grier, John P. Ryan, Stacy Keach, Patrick Kilpatrick | Written by C. Courtney Joyner | Directed by Mark L. Lester
Ever wondered what Mark L. Lester did after Commando? Well, he directed a terrible John Candy comedy called Armed and Dangerous. But then he made this bizarre mashup of Escape from New York, The Warriors and Robocop. It’s not as good as it sounds, but like Arnie’s finest 84 minutes, it’s a barrel of stupid fun – and it’s another Vestron “classic” wrenched from the archives and given a remaster we never expected.
In 1999, youth gang culture is so prevalent that all major conurbations have become “free fire zones”, meaning there is no police presence. They’re essentially lawless. The result is that all the youngsters in 1999 wear S&M leather and wield automatic weaponry. It’s not clear where they get all the ammo and bazookas.
Ever wondered what Mark L. Lester did after Commando? Well, he directed a terrible John Candy comedy called Armed and Dangerous. But then he made this bizarre mashup of Escape from New York, The Warriors and Robocop. It’s not as good as it sounds, but like Arnie’s finest 84 minutes, it’s a barrel of stupid fun – and it’s another Vestron “classic” wrenched from the archives and given a remaster we never expected.
In 1999, youth gang culture is so prevalent that all major conurbations have become “free fire zones”, meaning there is no police presence. They’re essentially lawless. The result is that all the youngsters in 1999 wear S&M leather and wield automatic weaponry. It’s not clear where they get all the ammo and bazookas.
- 2/27/2019
- by Rupert Harvey
- Nerdly
Lionsgate UK have announced three more cult classics joining their Vestron Collector’s Series. Originally released by Vestron Video, these classic horror and sci-fi titles are restored and remastered on Blu-ray and packed with hours of special features – all three hit UK stores on February 25th 2019.
Class Of 1999 (1990)
The time is the future, and youth gang violence is so high that the areas around some schools have become “free fire zones” into which not even the police will venture. When Miles Langford (Malcolm McDowell), the principal of Kennedy High School, decides to take his school back from the gangs, robotics specialist Dr. Robert Forrest (Stacy Keach) provides “tactical education units”. Human-like androids have been programmed to teach and are supplied with weapons to handle discipline problems. These kids will get a lesson in staying alive!
Special Features: Audio commentary with producer/director Mark L. Lester ‘School Safety’ – interviews with director/producer Mark L.
Class Of 1999 (1990)
The time is the future, and youth gang violence is so high that the areas around some schools have become “free fire zones” into which not even the police will venture. When Miles Langford (Malcolm McDowell), the principal of Kennedy High School, decides to take his school back from the gangs, robotics specialist Dr. Robert Forrest (Stacy Keach) provides “tactical education units”. Human-like androids have been programmed to teach and are supplied with weapons to handle discipline problems. These kids will get a lesson in staying alive!
Special Features: Audio commentary with producer/director Mark L. Lester ‘School Safety’ – interviews with director/producer Mark L.
- 12/13/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
January’s genre-related home entertainment releases are ending on a somewhat quiet note, as there are only seven titles making their arrival this week. That being said, this cinematic septet of Blu-rays and DVDs make for a truly fantastic assortment of films, including the Vestron Video Collector’s Series editions of both Class of 1999 and Gothic, as well as stunning special editions for both Re-Animator and the original The Hills Have Eyes.
Other notable movies heading home on January 30th are Hack-o-Lantern, Lucifer’s Women, and Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween.
Class of 1999: Vestron Video Collector’s Series (Lionsgate, Blu-ray)
Robots who have been programmed to teach and discipline students in a violence-prone school turn homicidal, and the students must fight back to save their lives.
Special Features:
- Audio Commentary with Producer/Director Mark L. Lester
- Interviews with Director/Producer Mark L. Lester and Co-Producer...
Other notable movies heading home on January 30th are Hack-o-Lantern, Lucifer’s Women, and Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween.
Class of 1999: Vestron Video Collector’s Series (Lionsgate, Blu-ray)
Robots who have been programmed to teach and discipline students in a violence-prone school turn homicidal, and the students must fight back to save their lives.
Special Features:
- Audio Commentary with Producer/Director Mark L. Lester
- Interviews with Director/Producer Mark L. Lester and Co-Producer...
- 1/30/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Years after Mark L. Lester taught viewers a lesson with vengeance with Class of 1984, the filmmaker introduced the Class of 1999, and the Lionsgate will include the 1990 film as the 14th entry in their Vestron Video Blu-ray Collector's Series.
"The Vestron cult classic horror series continues with Class of 1999, coming to Blu-ray on January 30th with all new special features!
Street Date: 1/30/18
Blu-ray Srp: $39.97
Program Description
The ultimate teaching machine spirals out of control when the Vestron Video Collector’s Series releases the sci-fi thriller Class of 1999, arriving for the first time on limited edition Blu-ray on January 30 from Lionsgate. A high school principal employs robotic teachers to keep order in an inner-city school, but when the androids become deadly, opposing teenage gangs must unite to save their own lives. Starring Pam Grier, Stacy Keach, and Malcolm McDowell, Class of 1999 is packed with all-new special features, including audio commentaries with director Mark L.
"The Vestron cult classic horror series continues with Class of 1999, coming to Blu-ray on January 30th with all new special features!
Street Date: 1/30/18
Blu-ray Srp: $39.97
Program Description
The ultimate teaching machine spirals out of control when the Vestron Video Collector’s Series releases the sci-fi thriller Class of 1999, arriving for the first time on limited edition Blu-ray on January 30 from Lionsgate. A high school principal employs robotic teachers to keep order in an inner-city school, but when the androids become deadly, opposing teenage gangs must unite to save their own lives. Starring Pam Grier, Stacy Keach, and Malcolm McDowell, Class of 1999 is packed with all-new special features, including audio commentaries with director Mark L.
- 12/28/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Forget Caltiki and forget The Blob: 'The Stuff' doesn't eat you, you eat it! Larry Cohen takes a page from Professor Quatermass for this satirical slap at blind consumerism and unregulated commerce, in a thriller packed with ooky glob-monsters and people hollowed out like Halloween pumpkins. It's the smart side of '80s sci-fi: Cohen knows how to make the genre sustain his anti-establishment themes. The Stuff Blu-ray Arrow Video (Us) 1985 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 87 min. / Street Date April 19, 2016 / Available from Amazon / 39.95 Starring Michael Moriarty, Andrea Marcovicci, Garrett Morris, Paul Sorvino, Scott Bloom, Danny Aiello, Patrick O'Neal, Alexander Scourby, Harry Bellaver, Rutanya Alda, Brooke Adams, Laurene Landon, Tammy Grimes, Abe Vigoda, Clara Peller, Patrick Dempsey, Mira Sorvino, Eric Bogosian. Cinematography Paul Glickman Makeup Effects Ed French, Michael Maddi, Steve Neill, Kim Robinson, Rick Stratton, Craig Lyman Editor Armond Lebowitz Original Music Anthony Guefen Produced by Paul Kurta Written and...
- 4/5/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Fabrication Films will introduce buyers in Cannes to the documentarian’s true-crime saga to star Vera Farmiga, Evan Rachel Wood and Alessandro Nivola.
Facing The Wind is based on the book of the same name by New York Times reporter Julie Salamon and tells of Bob Rowe, a model husband who searches for redemption after he annihilates his family.
Nivola will portray Rowe, Farmiga his first wife Mary and Wood his second wife, whom he marries after pleading insanity at what became a historic trial in 1978.
Rita Wilson and Jennifer Beals are attached in key supporting roles.
Berlinger will produce with Elizabeth Fowler, whose credits include Devil’s Knot. Richard Stratton adapted the screenplay.
Facing The Wind is based on the book of the same name by New York Times reporter Julie Salamon and tells of Bob Rowe, a model husband who searches for redemption after he annihilates his family.
Nivola will portray Rowe, Farmiga his first wife Mary and Wood his second wife, whom he marries after pleading insanity at what became a historic trial in 1978.
Rita Wilson and Jennifer Beals are attached in key supporting roles.
Berlinger will produce with Elizabeth Fowler, whose credits include Devil’s Knot. Richard Stratton adapted the screenplay.
- 5/7/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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