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		List Price: $9.98		Label: ANCHOR BAY Salesrank: 41456 Released: December 18, 2007
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		MPAA Rating: R (Restricted) Media: DVD

Editorial Review:
Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 12/18/2007 Rating: R

Black Moon Rising Reviews:
great movie
2009-10-07 - i had this movie on vhs and was afraid it would not be on dvd

"Forgotten" John Carpenter Classic!!!
2009-07-24 - I agree; FINALLY a great DVD version of an unjustly "forgotten" movie! If you're a Carpenter fanatic like I am, YOU NEED TO GET THIS! And the price is RIGHT!

Peace!



Black Moon Rising
2009-07-14 - An older, but just as great, movie with two of my favorite actors in it, Tommy Lee Jones and Linda Hamilton. Plenty of action and thrills.

Finally, a good DVD version! - A great 80's B-Movie!
2008-01-16 - This review is for the Black Moon Rising DVD with UPC 013131549690 and ASIN: B000WC38DM, from Starz / AnchorBay. DVD Release Date: December 18, 2007.

There are several versions of Black Moon Rising available on DVD. Please be aware that many have VERY poor transfers, are full-screen (cropped), and some are even missing the opening computer "text" that sets up the plot. I've purchased three versions on DVD and this one (The 2007 release) seems to be the only one that finally gets it right.

Black Moon Rising is based on a story by John Carpenter, who is also listed as a co-writer of the screenplay. If you're looking for a good action B-Movie from the 80's, Black Moon Rising should be at the top of your list. Here's why....

Perfectly cast; Tommy Lee Jones totally owns the role of "Quint", a character that should have seen many more big screen adventures. Linda Hamilton, fresh off her "Terminator" success, delivers a fine performance as "Nina", a professional car thief. Film and TV veteran Robert Vaughn (The Man From UNCLE, Magnificent Seven) makes an excellent villain. Even the supporting cast (Bubba Smith, Richard Jaeckel, Lee Ving) are right on target!

I cannot review this movie without also mentioning the OUTSTANDING score by legendary tv and film composer Lalo Schifrin, who is perhaps best known for having created the "mission impossible" theme. I must also mention the incredible "Black Moon" car, which looks absolutely great!

The weakest link within the film is a screenplay that could have used a rewrite, and a few special effects in need of a bit more work. But in the end, it's the cast, music, and overall "style" of the film that more than makes up for the low-budget and script problems.

Black Moon Rising is a low-budget, 80's B-Movie that is certain to entertain! And with this DVD release, we finally get a decent, unedited transfer of the film!!

JM