Listmania!
A Guide through Diamond Entertainment DVDs
By an Amazon.com customer
Street Fighter/Return of the Street FighterStreet Fighter/Return of the Street Fighter
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $1.25
I don't see any better editions out there, so these are the ones to get. And all 4 street fighter films are widescreen. For this price, you can't complain.
The Street Fighter's Last Revenge/Sister Street FighterThe Street Fighter's Last Revenge/Sister Street Fighter
Buy used from: $3.50
The other two sequels.
The Giant Gila Monster / The Killer ShrewsThe Giant Gila Monster / The Killer Shrews
Buy used from: $0.50
If you like cheesy creature horror, this one is for you. I think Mystery Science Theater 3000 did an episode on The Killer Shrews.
House on Haunted Hill/The Last Man On EarthHouse on Haunted Hill/The Last Man On Earth
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $0.19
Both these movies are only available in cheap editions, so this is the one to get. The print of "House" actually looks very good. And "Last Man" is just a good creepy apocalyptic film.
The Bodyguard/Dragon PrincessThe Bodyguard/Dragon Princess
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $1.29
Two substandard Sonny Chiba films. Buy 'em if you're a fan, but be warned: these prints look awful. And the movies aren't too good either.
Kill, Baby, Kill!Kill, Baby, Kill!
Buy used from: $2.94
There is a slightly better version available from VCI (the same people that released Blood and Black Lace).
Beat the DevilBeat the Devil
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $1.50
Every version of this out there looks like a cheap one, so go with this I guess.
One-Eyed JacksOne-Eyed Jacks
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $0.03
Brando's only time in the director's chair. Once again, there's a whole bunch of cheap versions out there, so you might as well get this.
TNT Jackson/Get Christie Love!TNT Jackson/Get Christie Love!
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $0.95
Two blaxploitation films featuring very saucy sistas. Good for fans of the genre.
Cat O' Nine TailsCat O' Nine Tails
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $3.00
One of Dario Argento's early 70's Italian slasher films. This is available in a better version from Anchor Bay. I don't know why the hell Amazon is listing this at almost $25.
First Spaceship on Venus / Voyage to the Prehistoric PlanetFirst Spaceship on Venus / Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet
Buy used from: $0.08
Somewhat hokey Euro-SF. Good if you're a fan.
Alfred Hitchcock: Collector's Edition - Thirty-Nine Steps / The Lady Vanishes / The Man Who Knew Too Much / SabotageAlfred Hitchcock: Collector's Edition - Thirty-Nine Steps / The Lady Vanishes / The Man Who Knew Too Much / Sabotage
Buy used from: $3.63
Avoid the cheap Hitchcock DVDs. They are everywhere. "39 Steps" and "Lady Vanishes" are in better versions on Criterion. The other two films can be found elsewhere.
Jack the RipperJack the Ripper
Buy used from: $1.18
The work of Jesus Franco is spreading! All right! A good film, but it is available in a better version from Anchor Bay.
Slave of the Cannibal GodSlave of the Cannibal God
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $0.46
Ursula Andress fighting cannibals. Anchor Bay has a version with a few extras.
The DemonThe Demon
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $0.01
Count Dracula and His Vampire BridesCount Dracula and His Vampire Brides
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $0.03
Christopher Lee as Dracula? Nude women? Widescreen? Might as well get this.
House by the CemeteryHouse by the Cemetery
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $0.83
I will say this about Diamond Ent., they sure have done a bit getting the works of Lucio Fulci out into American stores. This one is available in a better edition. Cool cover though.
Carnival of Souls and Horror HotelCarnival of Souls and Horror Hotel
Buy used from: $0.01
CARNIVAL is available in a beautiful Criterion version and the Roan Group has a better version of HORROR HOTEL.
The Brain That Wouldn't Die/Amazing Transparent ManThe Brain That Wouldn't Die/Amazing Transparent Man
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $1.84
"Brain" is available in two other versions: An Mystery Science Theater 3000 DVD and a restored version from Synapse films. Go with either of those. I don't know about the other movie.
The Black Gestapo / The Black SixThe Black Gestapo / The Black Six
Buy new: $22.49 / Used from: $22.47
One of the most far out blaxploitation concepts ever. These two are good for a laugh and a bit of gore though. DIE WHITEY!!!!!!!!!!!
White Zombie/The Devil BatWhite Zombie/The Devil Bat
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $0.43
White Zombie is available in a beautiful Roan Group edition. Devil Bat is good for a laugh though.
Night of the Living Dead / Dementia 13Night of the Living Dead / Dementia 13
Buy new: $3.95 / Used from: $0.16
"Night" is now available in an awesome Millenium Edition. I'm pretty sure I saw a widescreen copy of Dementia 13 somewhere else.
Nosferatu / Phantom of the OperaNosferatu / Phantom of the Opera
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $0.17
Unfortunately, sometimes Diamond sinks to the public-domain releases. These are both available in better versions. With Nosferatu, the Image copy is the one you want.