Competition *CLOSED*: Win a Copy of Zombie Flesh Eaters on Blu-ray! 33 6984

Competition - Win Zombie Flesh Eaters on Blu-ray

This competition is now closed. The winners were Gary Hughes and Robert Girvan!

It’s competition time again here at Thoughts On Film and this time we have another fully restored classic up for grabs in the form of Lucio Fulci’s controversial 1979 video nasty Zombie Flesh Eaters.

Initially banned in the UK upon release, the restored edition includes the full uncut version that Fulci intended everyone to see. The limited edition steelbook contains some very special features including an exclusive introduction by lead actor Ian McCulloch and a look into the special effects of the film.

Here’s a full list of the special features followed by a look at the cover artwork:

  • Brand new high definition restoration of the original negative.
  • Optional English SDH subtitles on the feature
  • Audio commentary with screenwriter Elisa Briganti moderated by Calum Waddell
  • Audio commentary with Fulci biographer Stephen Thrower and horror expert Alan Jones
  • UK exclusive introduction to the film from Ian McCulloch
  • ALIENS, CANNIBALS AND ZOMBIES: A TRILOGY OF ITALIAN TERROR: Actor Ian McCulloch remembers his three classics of Latin horror lunacy – ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS, CONTAMINATION and ZOMBI HOLOCAUST
  • FROM ROMERO TO ROME: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE ITALIAN ZOMBIE FILM: Veteran Fulci screenwriters Dardano Sacchetti (THE BEYOND) and Antonio Tentori (CAT IN THE BRAIN), celebrated UK critic Kim Newman and filmmakers Luigi Cozzi (CONTAMINATION), Ruggero Deodato (CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST) and Russ Streiner (NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD) share memories of the genesis of corpse-crunching cinema – from Romero’s early templates to the gory glory days of Fulci and his many successors.
  • THE MEAT MUNCHING MOVIES OF GINO ROSSI: The special effects magician behind many Italian splatter classics talks about his most famous gore-drenched greats – and shows props from many plasma-packed masterworks – including ZOMBIE FLESH-EATERS, CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD, THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY, CANNIBAL FEROX, BURIAL GROUND and PIRANHA II.
  • MUSIC FOR A FLESH-FEAST: Composer Fabio Frizzo – Live Q&A from the Glasgow Film Theatre
  • ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS – FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN: Dardano Sacchetti shows key pages from his original ISLAND OF THE LIVING DEAD screenplay.
  • Trailer and radio spots
  • Collectors booklet featuring contributions from Calum Waddell, Stephen Thrower, Craig Lapper and Jay Slater.

Competition - Zombie Flesh Eaters Blu-ray

We have two limited edition steelbook copies to give away. To be in with a chance of winning one of them all you have to do is comment on this post with your favourite zombie movie and why. Winners will be chosen from our favourite comments and will be contacted by e-mail soon after the competition closes.

Now time for the the small print:

  • Competition open to UK residents only
  • Only one entry per person
  • Entrants must be 18 or over
  • Competition closes on Friday December 7th at 23:59pm GMT

Good luck!

Zombie Flesh Eaters is released on Blu-ray, DVD and limited edition steelbook in the UK on Monday December 3rd.

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I'm a freelance film reviewer and blogger with over 10 years of experience writing for various different reputable online and print publications. In addition to my running, editing and writing for Thoughts On Film, I am also the film critic for The National, the newspaper that supports an independent Scotland, covering the weekly film releases, film festivals and film-related features. I have a passion for all types of cinema, and have a particular love for foreign language film, especially South Korean and Japanese cinema. Favourite films include The Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction and 2001: A Space Odyssey.

33 Comments

  1. The Night of the Living Dead. The sheer horror the film must hve induced when it came out is amazing. The claustrophobic atmosphere also adds to the tension. Excellent film and my favourite zombie movie out there.

  2. COCKNEYS VS ZOMBIES
    I just found it so funny and silly and when the pensioner was trying to out run the zombie chasing him using his zimmer frame was hysterical.

  3. My favourite is DAWN OF THE DEAD, the classic. It’s a fun comic book adventure on the surface, with deeper themes below, not just commercialism but humanity’s actions in the face of such an epidemic. Also, GOBLIN.

  4. Braindead AKA DeadAlive – Peter Jackson’s very own Evil Dead 2. Funny, gory and in hindsight amusing to see him using parts of New Zealand that he would later throw into Lord of the Rings.

    Blood doesn’t make me feel ill, but there is a scene in Braindead which I still can’t watch. One word – custard.

    It also contains the line “I kick arse for the lord” which makes it an instant classic.

  5. This is a tough one, as zombie films are my favourite. I will have to say The Beyond, everything about it is perfect. The cinematography, music, and of course the GORE!! Lucio Fulci is the master of horror! 🙂

  6. dawn of the dead-because all zombie films since have copied most of the film.and also the fact that they were locked up in a department store with everything thet needed and they made it fun as well as scary

  7. my favourite is the classic night of the living dead- theyre coming to get you barbaraaaa, this is the film that started me of on the wonderful journey of zombie films and horrors too and whilst not the goreist or scariest ill be forever thankful as it showed me the way in this genre.

  8. Shaun of the Dead for showing two types of zombie namely zombies of mundane habit and zombies created by viruses and other things.

  9. Zombieland – Bill Murray is a legend. ‘Who’s Bill Murray?’ – ‘ I’ve never hit a kid before. I mean, that’s like asking who Gandhi is.’ – ‘Who’s Gandhi?’.

  10. Re-watched Return of The Living Dead earlier this year – undoubtedly a comedy/horror classic. Some great lines and very clever stuff in there.

  11. The Living Dead At The Manchester Morgue because its unrelentingly grim, has great gore and a brilliant soundtrack. Also it’s the best zombie film set in England.

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Competition *CLOSED*: Win Time Bandits on Special Edition DVD! 71 30885

time bandits dvd competition

This competition is now closed. Thanks to all those who entered it. The winners will be announced and contacted soon!

It’s competition time again here at Thoughts On Film and this time we’re giving you the chance to win Terry Gilliam’s classic 1981 time travel comedy Time Bandits which has now been restored for a new DVD and Blu-ray release.

Time Bandits is a delightfully children’s fantasy about young Kevin (Craig Warnock) who finds himself travelling through holes in the space-time continuum in the company of half a dozen of fractious dwarfs. Along the way he encounters Agamemnon (Sean Connery), Robin Hood (John Cleese), Napoleon (Ian Holm) and winds up as a passenger on the Titanic, although not necessarily in that order. But is this just random entertainment laid on for history fan Kevin’s benefit, or part of a wider struggle between the forces of good (Ralph Richardson) and evil (David Warner)?

The film is an absolute joy to watch from start to finish, showcasing Gilliam’s inimitable quirky style to great effect and the latest release, with all its special features, would be a great addition to anyone’s collection. Here are the special feature details as well as the cover artwork:

  • Brand new 2k-resolution restoration of the film from the original camera negative, approved by director and co-writer Terry Gilliam
  • Original uncompressed PCM Stereo 2.0 and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio options
  • Optional English SDH subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • Chasing Time Bandits: A new interview with Terry Gilliam
  • Writing the Film that Dares Not Speak its Name: A new interview in which Michael Palin discusses co-writing and acting in Time Bandits
  • The Effects of Time Bandits: A new interview in which Kent Houston, founder of the Peerless Camera Company, discusses Time Bandits’ optical effects
  • Playing Evil: A new featurette in which actor David Warner remembers producer George Harrison and playing Evil in Time Bandits
  • The Costumes of Time Bandits: A new interview with costume designer James Acheson
  • The Look of Time Bandits: A new interview with production designer Milly Burns
  • From Script to Screen – A new animated featurette in which Milly Burns takes us through her production notebooks, locations photographs and storyboards revealing how twentieth century Morocco was transformed into Ancient Greece
  • Original Trailer
  • Restoration Demonstration
  • Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic James Oliver

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Thanks to Arrow Video we have three copies of the DVD to give away. To be in with a chance of winning one of them all you have to do is comment on this post with an answer to the following: what is your favourite time travel movie and why? Winners will be chosen from our favourite comments (please give more than just a few word answers) and will be contacted by e-mail soon after the competition closes.

Now time for the the small print:

  • Competition open to UK residents only
  • Only one entry per person
  • Entrants must be 18 or over
  • Competition closes on Friday August 30th at 23:59pm GMT

Good luck! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and like our Facebook page.

Time Bandits is released on DVD, Blu-ray and limited edition steelbook in the UK on Monday August 26th.

Competition: Win a 19 Inch Samsung HD Ready Freeview LED TV *CLOSED* 162 75928

Argos TV Competition

This competition is now closed! The winner is: Clare Webb, congratulations!

Thanks to all those who entered, there were some really great answers. Watch this space for future competitions!

It’s competition time again and this time we are giving away a fantastic 19” LED HD Ready TV worth £119.99!
Thoughts On Film has teamed up with Argos to give away a Samsung UE19D4003 19 Inch HD Ready Freeview LED TV. This ultra-thin, edge-lit technology TV comes with built in Freeview as well as a USB and 2 HDMI sockets – perfect for watching your next movie on!
Here are just some of the main features (for additional specs see the product listing on Argos.co.uk):
  • Edge-lit TV Screen.
  • HD Ready display resolution.
  • Screen size: 19in (48cm).
  • Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.
  • 1 USB port and 2 HDMI sockets.
  • Headphone socket.
  • Dolby Digital +SRS theatre sound HD sound system.
  • Freeview digital tuner.
  • Manufacturer’s 1 year guarantee.
Argos TV competition - 19 Inch Samsung HD Ready LD TV Freeview
To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize all you need to do is comment on this post with an answer to the following: what is your favourite movie of 2013 so far and why? We’re looking for creativity and strong opinions so there’s not much point in giving a one word/title answer!
Make sure you input a correct and up-to-date e-mail address so we can get in touch with you easily if you win. The winner’s details will be forwarded to Argos for dispatch of the prize.
Now time for the small print:
  • Competition is open to UK residents only
  • Only one entry per person
  • Delivery will be within 28 days of Argos receiving the winner’s address, and the competition prize may vary at the discretion of Argos
  • The prize as described will be supplied direct from Argos, and there is no cash alternative
  • Competition closes on Friday July 19th at 11:59pm.
The winner will be chosen from the best overall answer given and will be notified soon after the competition closes. Good luck!
Argos also sell the hugely popular Samsung UE55F6100, click here to view their great range.