Bloody Disgusting has learned this evening that Emmy winning writer/producer/director Manny Coto has passed away at the age of 62 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
THR reports, “Coto, whose childhood love of Star Trek and Super-8 moviemaking led to a 40-year career in film and television, died Sunday at his home in Pasadena after a 13-month battle with pancreatic cancer, a family spokesperson announced.”
Here in the horror world, Manny Coto is known for directing the 1992 slasher movie Dr. Giggles, which recently found new life thanks to a Blu-ray release from Scream Factory.
Manny Coto co-wrote the script and directed the 1990s horror movie, which starred the late Larry Drake as the title character, a night-prowling surgical psychopath.
Drew Dietsch shared his love for Dr. Giggles here on Bd a few years back, writing: “It’s easy to see why Dr. Giggles didn’t click with audiences at the time.
THR reports, “Coto, whose childhood love of Star Trek and Super-8 moviemaking led to a 40-year career in film and television, died Sunday at his home in Pasadena after a 13-month battle with pancreatic cancer, a family spokesperson announced.”
Here in the horror world, Manny Coto is known for directing the 1992 slasher movie Dr. Giggles, which recently found new life thanks to a Blu-ray release from Scream Factory.
Manny Coto co-wrote the script and directed the 1990s horror movie, which starred the late Larry Drake as the title character, a night-prowling surgical psychopath.
Drew Dietsch shared his love for Dr. Giggles here on Bd a few years back, writing: “It’s easy to see why Dr. Giggles didn’t click with audiences at the time.
- 7/10/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
In the wake of I Know What You Did Last Summer hitting 4K Ultra HD last year, sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer is getting its own 4K Ultra HD upgrade this year.
Sony will release the 1998 sequel to 4k Uhd + Blu-ray + Digital on September 26. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer celebrates its 25th anniversary(!) this year.
Special Features for the 25th Anniversary 4K release include…
4K Ultra HD Disc
Feature scanned from the original camera negative and presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, approved by director Danny Cannon All-new Dolby Atmos audio + 5.1 Special Features: New: Commentary with Director Danny Cannon He Still Knows What You Did: An Interview with Muse Watson
Blu-ray Disc
Feature presented in high definition 5.1 audio Special Features: Making-of Featurette Music Video: “How Do I Deal” Performed by Jennifer Love Hewitt Theatrical Trailer
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze, Jr., Brandy,...
Sony will release the 1998 sequel to 4k Uhd + Blu-ray + Digital on September 26. I Still Know What You Did Last Summer celebrates its 25th anniversary(!) this year.
Special Features for the 25th Anniversary 4K release include…
4K Ultra HD Disc
Feature scanned from the original camera negative and presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, approved by director Danny Cannon All-new Dolby Atmos audio + 5.1 Special Features: New: Commentary with Director Danny Cannon He Still Knows What You Did: An Interview with Muse Watson
Blu-ray Disc
Feature presented in high definition 5.1 audio Special Features: Making-of Featurette Music Video: “How Do I Deal” Performed by Jennifer Love Hewitt Theatrical Trailer
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze, Jr., Brandy,...
- 6/22/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Starring the late, great Larry Drake, the 1992 slasher movie Dr. Giggles is finally getting a Blu-ray release here in the United States, announced by Scream Factory this morning.
No need for an appointment. Forget about your co-pay. Healthcare won’t save you….
Dr. Giggles comes to Blu-ray on March 21, 2023!
In the film, “Larry Drake (Darkman) plays the night-prowling surgical psychopath who wreaks havoc on the residents of a once-peaceful town. From an old haunted house to a midway funhouse, from unwanted house calls to the operating table, the doctor is in… sane!”
You can pre-order your copy now. Extras will be announced soon. Stay tuned.
Drew Dietsch shared his love for Dr. Giggles here on Bd a few years back, writing: “It’s easy to see why Dr. Giggles didn’t click with audiences at the time. Director Manny Coto basically made a Tales from the Crypt episode into a...
No need for an appointment. Forget about your co-pay. Healthcare won’t save you….
Dr. Giggles comes to Blu-ray on March 21, 2023!
In the film, “Larry Drake (Darkman) plays the night-prowling surgical psychopath who wreaks havoc on the residents of a once-peaceful town. From an old haunted house to a midway funhouse, from unwanted house calls to the operating table, the doctor is in… sane!”
You can pre-order your copy now. Extras will be announced soon. Stay tuned.
Drew Dietsch shared his love for Dr. Giggles here on Bd a few years back, writing: “It’s easy to see why Dr. Giggles didn’t click with audiences at the time. Director Manny Coto basically made a Tales from the Crypt episode into a...
- 1/6/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
While no cinematic project is ever guaranteed to be a success, Jason Statham vs. a gigantic prehistoric shark seems like a pretty difficult concept to screw up.
Of course, we’re talking about The Meg, which in an era of endless superhero sequel sagas and franchise movies looks to be a breath of fresh air with its simplicity, overt trashiness and sense of fun. And, judging from these early reactions, it’s sounding as if the film has more than hit the mark:
Our own Matt Donato had the following to say after seeing it:
Obligatory “I’ve seen #TheMeg and it’s crazy stupid blockbuster fun!!” tweet (sans some intentional soapy melodramatics). Statham vs. Supershark battle does *not* disappoint. Every summer season should have at least one underwater ”Asylum But Better” flick like The Meg. pic.twitter.com/8ayuTmlRJX
— Howlin' Matt Donato (@DoNatoBomb) July 28, 2018
Other critics were similarly effusive,...
Of course, we’re talking about The Meg, which in an era of endless superhero sequel sagas and franchise movies looks to be a breath of fresh air with its simplicity, overt trashiness and sense of fun. And, judging from these early reactions, it’s sounding as if the film has more than hit the mark:
Our own Matt Donato had the following to say after seeing it:
Obligatory “I’ve seen #TheMeg and it’s crazy stupid blockbuster fun!!” tweet (sans some intentional soapy melodramatics). Statham vs. Supershark battle does *not* disappoint. Every summer season should have at least one underwater ”Asylum But Better” flick like The Meg. pic.twitter.com/8ayuTmlRJX
— Howlin' Matt Donato (@DoNatoBomb) July 28, 2018
Other critics were similarly effusive,...
- 7/30/2018
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
We’ve been able to confirm that the first official trailer for director Jon Turteltaub’s hotly anticipated mega shark flick The Meg will be dropping Tonight at 9pm Est, and ahead of the trailer we’ve got your first look at the film’s incredibly cool official poster art! Our friend Drew Dietsch shared the poster over on Twitter. […]...
- 4/9/2018
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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