The Wonderful World Of The Polonia Brothers

[Matt H. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Matt H.]

Pretty cool, but couldn't they have put the original cut on DVD as well so I don't have to break out my VCR to watch it?

[Alex K. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Alex K.]

I think they're a little embarrassed of the original cut. It was clear that Todd really wanted to push the sick and sexual elements of the piece. Not that I'm against that, it would be hypocritical of me, but I don't think the Polonia's were as into it as Todd.

I'm guessing that's why the original cut is VHS only. Makes it harder for people to see it.

[cmeffa Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close cmeffa]

I just posted a new video review of the Polonia Bros. 2004 film Preylien : Alien Predators, if anyone is interested, if not that's cool too. Thanks.

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

Preylien is amazing. I don't have much to add, but it's amazing.

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

Watched Monster Movie while on vacation last week. Not their best. Found footage Polonia style just doesn't have the same 'certain something' that their more traditional features have.

Still, the rubber monster attacks were pretty cool. And Kevin Van Sant is always amazing.

[Thomas Wood Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Thomas Wood]

ALIEN SURVEILLANCE came out last week from Wild Eye. Have it but I'm not in any rush to watch it.

[Matt H. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Matt H.]

I went to purchase the SPLATTER FARM big box VHS/DVD combo and I couldn't do it: with shipping and exchange rate it's almost $70.

[Alison Jane Girl Boss Jane Find all posts View Profile Close Alison Jane]

Wow, that sucks. How much was shipping? (Don't know the cost of the tape/disc).

[Matt H. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Matt H.]

The set costs $34.99 and the cheapest shipping is $15.

[Alison Jane Girl Boss Jane Find all posts View Profile Close Alison Jane]

Lousy.

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

So there's an IndieGoGo campaign going on now for Mark's latest film, Deadly Playthings.

You can watch a video at the link here:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/d...time-to-play#/

"We're excited to bring you "Deadly Playthings", our loving homage to the creepiness that is horror movies based around dolls such as "Annabelle" and "Magic". The difference with this campaign as opposed most others on IG is that this movie is actually already ALL shot & edited! We are looking to help cover the production expenses as well as wide release costs by offering it here, plus we can do some cool bonus stuff for our hardcore fans. All perks below should ship by April, if not sooner."

"A child's mysterious doll, once home to restless and disembodied spirits, is handed down to the occupants of a new home. The doll, found hidden in the dark recesses of the basement, is adopted by a lonely, near mute, wheel-chair bound girl. Soon the loving family is thrown into a living hell. But the violent deaths and supernatural occurrences bring the doll back into contact with the one person who may be able to help - its original owner. She knows what evil has taken roots within it, and ultimately what the spirit wants. It all leads to an explosive final showdown between psychic and demon, with the young girl's soul hanging in the balance."

Lots more info at the link.

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

Got my Deadly Playthings disc yesterday. Made me giddy to see my name in the credits. The movie itself? Not Mark's best but fun. I had trouble getting past the lead actor's silly beard and silly pants but if you dig the Polonia vibe and enjoy Mark's recent stuff then it stands to reason that you'll enjoy this one as well as it works on the same level. It's weird, with so many of his films being shot in his house, you start to know the layout of the place after you watch a bunch of these.

I also spent a good amount of time trying to recognize the DVDs and Blu-ray's on the shelf every time the movie went into the bedroom, because I am a big dumb nerd.

[moviegeek86 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close moviegeek86]

Got my Deadly Playthings disc yesterday. Made me giddy to see my name in the credits. The movie itself? Not Mark's best but fun. I had trouble getting past the lead actor's silly beard and silly pants but if you dig the Polonia vibe and enjoy Mark's recent stuff then it stands to reason that you'll enjoy this one as well as it works on the same level. It's weird, with so many of his films being shot in his house, you start to know the layout of the place after you watch a bunch of these.

I also spent a good amount of time trying to recognize the DVDs and Blu-ray's on the shelf every time the movie went into the bedroom, because I am a big dumb nerd.

I do the same thing when I see a movie collection in a movie!

Great review Ian. I'll check this out.

[moviegeek86 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close moviegeek86]

Can someone tell me the differences between the original VHS cut and DVD cut of Splatter Farm? I heard the VHS is far more fucked up and twisted but the cut on the DVD is pretty fucking twisted (love the movie btw)

The only scene I know that was removed was a nightmare sequence that was intended for Hallucinations.