Warlock: The Armageddon

Warlock: The Armageddon on VHS. Horror fantasy movie starring Julian Sands, Chris Young, Paula Marshall. Directed by Anthony Hickox. 1993.

Warlock: The Armageddon on VHS. Starring Julian Sands, Chris Young, Paula Marshall. Directed by Anthony Hickox. 1993.

From the VHS box:

When he comes… all Hell breaks loose.

He’s back and meaner than ever! Satan’s only son, the “Warlock,” is plotting even greater mayhem in this spine-tingling, pulse pounding shocker! The Warlock’s single goal is to free his father from the fiery chains that imprison him and unleash Satan’s wrath upon the world. The only ones who can prevent complete world destruction are two warriors who alone possess the supernatural powers to challenge the Warlock… and stop the inevitable Armageddon. they must outsmart and defeat the Warlock before the prophesied eclipse, sending Satan and his son back to Hell.

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20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea on VHS. Classic Disney movie starring Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas, Peter Lorre. Based on the novel by Jules Verne. Directed by Richard Fleischer. 1954.

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea on VHS. Adventure drama fantasy movie starring Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas, Peter Lorre. Based on the novel by Jules Verne. Directed by Richard Fleischer. 1954.

From the box:

Plunge into the most spellbinding undersea adventure ever filmed! The evil, renegade mastermind Captain Nemo (James Mason) pilots the fantastic submarine Nautilus on a memorable, adventure-filled journey beneath the seven seas in this Academy Award-winning classic. Held aboard the craft are three survivors of a shipwreck who, as involuntary guests of the sinister genius, witness the spectacular beauty and terrifying dangers of Nemo’s world — from an attack by a giant squid to the captain’s [spoiler removed].

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Fantastic Planet

Fantastic Planet on VHS. Starring Barry Bostwick, Cynthia Alder, Jennifer Drake, Eric Baugin. Music by Alain Goraguer. Animation by Roland Topor. From the book by Stephan Wul. Directed by René Laloux. 1973.

Fantastic Planet aka La Planète Sauvage on VHS. Starring Barry Bostwick, Cynthia Alder, Jennifer Drake, Eric Baugin. Music by Alain Goraguer. Animation by Roland Topor. From the book by Stephan Wul. Directed by René Laloux. 1973.

From the VHS box:

This acclaimed animated science-fiction/fantasy classic from France weaves a spell with its colorful imagery and strange beings. The inhabitants, 39 feet high Draags, have tiny human looking creatures called Oms, as pets. Education is obtained electronically through headsets. When one on the Oms escapes with the educational device, he rallies the others to resist the giant Draags.

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Big Fish

Big Fish VHS box cover art. Adventure drama fantasy movie starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Lohman, Robert Guillaume, Marion Cotillard. With Steve Buscemi, Danny DeVito, Deep Roy, Miley Cyrus. Directed by Tim Burton. 2003.

Big Fish on VHS. Adventure drama fantasy movie starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Lohman, Robert Guillaume, Marion Cotillard. With Steve Buscemi, Danny DeVito, Deep Roy, Destiny Cyrus. Directed by Tim Burton. 2003.

From the VHS box:

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Throughout his life Edward Bloom has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, portrayed by five-time Best Actor Oscar nominee Albert Finney, he remains a huge mystery to his son, William. Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures in this marvel of a movie.

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Altered States

Altered States VHS cover art. Drama fantasy horror movie starring William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid. Based on the novel by Paddy Chayefsky. Directed by Ken Russell. 1980.

Altered States on VHS. Movie starring William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid. Based on the novel by Paddy Chayefsky. Directed by Ken Russell. 1980.

From the VHS box:

IN THE BASEMENT OF A MEDICAL SCHOOL DR. JESSUP FLOATS NAKED IN TOTAL DARKNESS. THE MOST TERRIFYING EXPERIMENT IN THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE IS OUT OF CONTROL… AND THE SUBJECT IS HIMSELF.

Research scientist Eddie Jessup (William Hurt) believes other states of consciousness are as real as everyday reality. Using sensory deprivation, then adding powerful hallucinogenic drugs, he explores these altered states… and endures experiences that make madness seem a blessing.

Academy Award winner William Hurt as Jessup (his film debut) heads a solid cast featuring Blair Brown, Bob Balaban and Charles Haid. Working from Paddy Chayefsky’s novel, director Ken Russell guides us with a sorcerer’s skill through Eddie’s magical and horrific journey as Altered States gyrates with dazzling visual bravado and rumbles with John Corigliano’s all-stops-out, Oscar-nominated score. Unlock the doorways of your mind — if you dare.

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