The Awakening (1980)

A tomb is opened - and horror walks again.  Mention Bram Stoker's name to horror buffs and they'll recall his novel that became 1931's classic scarefest Dracula.  There was blood on the Count's fangs.  And more blood in Stoker's pen.  He also wrote The Jewel of the Seven Stars, later filmed with chilling effect as The Awakening.

Charlton Heston stars as Egyptologist Matthew Corbeck in The Awakening, a withering occult tale filmed in the mysterious Land of the Pharaohs (sensuously lensed by veteran Academy Award winning cinematographer Jack Cardiff).  Desert life isn't unfamiliar to Heston, the portrayer of Moses, John the Baptist, Ben Hur, El Cid and Gordon of Khartoum.  But familiarity won't stop his Corbeck from falling prey to his one passion: he's obsessed with Queen Kara, an ancient sorceress whose return has been prophesied.

Enjoy The Awakening, grippingly directed by Mike Newll (Dance with a Stranger, Amazing Grace and Chuck).  But don't expect to sleep tight afterwards.  It may stir fears that reach back a far as an infamous, ages-old curse!

Details:

Catalog #: 22006 LV

LaserDdisc Released: 1992

Length: 101 min

Rating: R

CLV, Widescreen, Digital Sound, Dolby Surround

LaserDisc - EX

Cover - EX

LaserDisc Grading

We spot play test all used LaserDiscs (with the exception of our Budget titles) and will note any signs of laser rot we may find.  LD's that have never been opened we obviously cannot guarantee their state. 

We encourage you to view all the pictures and read our comments on the conditions, as we find these to be more beneficial than a standard grade. Occasionally we'll use a grade range (ie: VG / VG+) for either disc or cover if condition is borderline and hard to stick in one category.

Mint:

LaserDisc - only given to sealed discs, or films we personally acquired new, opened them but never played. Of course since the disc is sealed we cannot guarantee there are no pressing flaws or minor warping, or Laser Rot, and since LaserDiscs are out of print, we cannot except returns or exchanges on sealed records that have been opened.

Cover - is still sealed.

Near Mint (NM):

LaserDisc - looks like new.

Cover - may have light typical storage wear, but overall looks new.

Excellent (EX):

LaserDisc - may have one or two light marks (not scratches) but should play with no issues.

Cover - has some very minor cosmetic issue, like a light crease, light ring wear, nothing that is very noticeable.

Very Good Plus (VG+):

LaserDisc - may have some scuffs and light surface marks / scratches, but should play with no issues.  

Cover - will have noticeable wear such as ring wear, seam splitting, writing on cover, creases, etc.  Could be a couple items (not all) and they should not be major.

Very Good (VG):

LaserDisc - may show a fair amout of surface wear but should play through without hanging up, may have light signs of laser rot (white speckling).

Cover - will have a couple cosmetic issues ring wear, seam splitting, writing on cover, creases, etc and it will be very pronounce.

Good (G):

LaserDisc - we will not list discs that aren't VG or better.

Cover - cover is damaged to a point where it is not usable to house a record. All the seams are split, the panels are moldy, major writing all over, etc.   The only time we'll list something with a cover in this shape is if it's rare or the disc is in great shape.

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