Thursday, June 22, 2006

J-HORROR - REINCARNATION

From the people who brought you the original Ring trilogy, the Ju-On movies, Dark
Water and the re-make of The Grudge, comes an exciting new wave of films that will
once again re-invigorate the horror genre and prove that Japanese cinema has lost
none of its ability to scare the living sushi out of audiences.

Takashige “Taka” Ichise, the producer of these hugely successful movies, all of
which have spawned Hollywood remakes, is currently producing a new ongoing
series of six horror films under the banner of J-Horror. Three films have already been completed and will be released on DVD courtesy of Tartan Video Asia Extreme.
Premonition is available on 26 June 2006, Infection on 24 July 2006 and
Reincarnation the third in the series will be released on 21August 2006.

REINCARNATION
RELEASE DATE: 21 AUGUST 2006
RRP: £19.99
From acclaimed director Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge) comes the
third instalment of the J-Horror series. On the set of a film based on a
series of horrific murders committed during the 1970s, a young actress
begins to experience the murders as if they were actually happening
around her.When she discovers of a mysterious 8mm camera and has
it developed, it leads to a string of terrifying consequences. This atmospheric and
involving mystery is a supernatural whodunit directed with consummate style.
Special Features: DTS Digital 5.1 Surround, Original Theatrical Trailer, Tartan
Trailer Reel.

INFECTION - RELEASE DATE: 27 JULY 2006
RRP: £19.99
A patient in a hospital dies due to malpractice. In a panic, the doctors responsible
stage a cover-up. Shortly thereafter, another patient is left at the hospital doors dying of bizarre symptoms. When the patient dies, the doctors involved in the cover-up begin acting strangely…then one by one develop the same mysterious and deadly symptoms.

PREMONITION – OUT NOW
RRP: £19.99
Premonition sees director Norio Tsuruta (Ring 0) weave a chilling tale of a man who
can foresee the future.

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