Here is a Bluray series that I love: Vestron Video Collector’s Series. When they first came out in 2016, the retail prices were very, very expensive. Normal prices were $40 (and that didn’t even include digital copies!), so I waited for sales or never bought them when they originally came out. That meant that when it went out of print, I probably won’t own it for my collection. So there are gaps in my collection, particularly the early releases.

Then, in 2018, Lionsgate Home Entertainment changed their strategy for Vestron. Instead of charging a high price for few collectors, they decide to sell the releases at a reduced price ($12.99). This meant that they were going to double or triple sales of their titles… instead of catering to the very limited collectors who were willing to pay a higher price. I think it was the right decision, as I’ve been happily buying every title on the Vestron label… even titles that I wouldn’t care for, such as Little Monsters. I would never consider paying $34 for that title… but at $12.99, I’ll take it!

All the releases (at least the first pressing), comes with a nice slipcase. New-ish artwork (if available), remastered video, and usually have special features and audio commentary. The newer Vestron releases also includes a digital copy, via Vudu or Google Video… which is such a nice added value.

I recently picked up the latest release, Dream a Little Dream (1989), a film starring the two Coreys. I’ve never heard of it, but apparently it did get a theatrical release, as well as a sequel! I just watched it for the first time this weekend, and it’s not a great film… but I’m glad to have it in my collection.

The next film, Extreme Prejudice (1987), will be available in May 2022. This film looks amazing, it’s yet another film that I’ve never heard of.

Hopefully, down the line, I am hoping Vestron finally release Paperhouse (1988). We had own this film on VHS, and I do not believe it has made the digital transition. Vestron distributed the film, so I’m patiently waiting for its Bluray debut.

Vestron CoverNumTitlesDistributorRelease Date
35Hider in the House (1991)Vestron PicturesOctober 14, 2025
34Ghoulies Go to College (1991)Vestron PicturesJuly 15, 2025
33All of Me (1984)
Universal PicturesJune 17, 2025
32May (2003)
LionsgateMay 13, 2025
31Blue Steel (1990)Lightning PicturesNovember 14, 2023
30My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1988)Kings Road EntertainmentJuly 25, 2023
29The Dentist (1996)
The Dentist 2 (1998)

Referenced in January 28, 2023
Trimark PicturesJanuary 24, 2023
28
Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out! (1989)
Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation (1990)
Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991)

Review December 24, 2022: You see, what happened was when the filmmakers were shopping for a distribution for their third film, they decided to sign with Vestron (International Video Entertainment). When the people at Vestron saw that they were making a third film, they made the creators an offer take over creating the film (from writing to filming to distribution). Negotiations led Vestron doing a three-film deal. Based on the 4:3 aspect ratio for all three films, I believe these were “direct to video” (or direct to television) films.
International Video Entertainment
LIVE Entertainment
December 13, 2022
27
Earth Girls Are Easy (1989)

Review November 25, 2022: I remember actually seeing this film in the theaters, thinking how strange it was to see stars Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum together again after seeing them in David Cronenberg’s The Fly remake. What I didn’t know then, and what I found out listening to the commentary of this film, was that the Davis and Goldblum were actually dating at this time.
Vestron PicturesNovember 8, 2022
26Extreme Prejudice (1987)

Review March 28, 2022: The next film, Extreme Prejudice (1987), will be available in May 2022. This film looks amazing, it’s yet another film that I’ve never heard of. Hopefully, down the line, I am hoping Vestron finally release Paperhouse (1988). We had own this film on VHS, and I do not believe it has made the digital transition. Vestron distributed the film, so I’m patiently waiting for its Bluray debut.
Carolco PicturesMay 17, 2022
25Dream a Little Dream (1989) Vestron PicturesMarch 15, 2022
24Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999)Artisan EntertainmentJanuary 18, 2022
23Steel Dawn (1987) Vestron PicturesOctober 26, 2021
22Dementia 13 (1963)
American International PicturesSeptember 21, 2021
21 Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1991)
Vestron PicturesAugust 17, 2021
20The Wraith (1986) New Century Vista Film CompanyJuly 20, 2021
19Little Monsters (1989) Vestron PicturesSeptember 15, 2020
18 Shivers (1975)CinepixSeptember 15, 2020
17 Maximum Overdrive (1986) De Laurentiis Entertainment Group October 23, 2018
16 Dagon (2001)
Lions Gate EntertainmentJuly 24, 2018
15 Beyond Re-Animator (2003) Lions Gate Entertainment July 24, 2018
14Class of 1999 (1990) Lightning PicturesJanuary 30, 2018
13Gothic (1987) Vestron PicturesJanuary 30, 2018
12Slaughter High (1986)
Vestron PicturesOctober 31, 2017
11Warlock (1991 )
Warlock: The Armageddon (1993)
Warlock III: The End of Innocence (1999)
Wishmaster: The Prophecy Fulfilled (2002)
New World Pictures
Trimark Pictures
Tapestry Films
July 25, 2017
10
The Unholy (1988) Vestron PicturesJune 27, 2017
09Wishmaster (1997)
Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999)
Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell (2001)
Wishmaster: The Prophecy Fulfilled (2002)
LIVE
Artisan Entertainment
March 28, 2017
08The Gate (1987)New Century Vista Film Company
Vista Organization
February 28, 2017
07Parents (1989)Vestron PicturesJanuary 31, 2017
06The Lair of the White Worm (1988)Vestron PicturesJanuary 31, 2017
05C.H.U.D. II: Bud the C.H.U.D. (1989)Vestron PicturesJanuary 31, 2017
04Return of the Living Dead 3 (1993)Trimark PicturesNovember 22, 2016
03Waxwork (1988)
Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992)
Vestron Pictures
Electric Pictures
October 18, 2016
02Blood Diner (1987)Lightning PicturesSeptember 27, 2016
01Chopping Mall (1986)Concorde Pictures
September 27, 2016

 

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