Category: D-Tox

Limited Release “Eye See You” Cards

Craig / / 2002, D-Tox, Eye See You

Whoa! Isn’t that the coolest?

As most of you know, “Eye See You” was given a limited release in a couple of cities [it’ll be out on dvd and video at the end of the year]. SZoner, Kenman22, was lucky enough to score a few of these cards that were given out to promote the release of the film. He offered them to fellow SZoners for the cost of postage [less actually] and I of course jumped on board.

Thanks to Kenman22 for his kindness! [And Tanto one will be winging its way to you once I get your package in the mail!]

– Craig Zablo
[November 4, 2002]

Sly Promotes “Avenging Angelo” & Teases “Rambo 4”

Craig / / 2002, Avenging Angelo, D-Tox, Eye See You, Rambo 4

Bob Milam and HandsomGQ1 sent in the following:

While teasing his new movie, AVENGING ANGELO, at a French film festival, Sylvester Stallone let it be known he thinks it’s time for a RAMBO 4.

“We’re talking about doing another Rambo because I think it’s time to combine action with politics,” Stallone said. Just what he means by “it’s time” is not exactly clear, but RAMBO 3 dealt with the then current hot subject of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

It’s not known what success Stallone would have in such a venture. A few years ago, he made similar noises about bringing back the ROCKY series with a sixth film, but interest from studios was lacking.

Stallone has been hit by a series of misfired comeback attempts, and it’s been 14 year since the last RAMBO film. Stallone’s most recent comeback attempt, D-TOX, was not even released in theaters. It is coming out later this year on video.

Interesting news… and it looks as if “D-Tox” will get at least a limited release.

– Craig Zablo
[September 14, 2002]

“D-Tox” to Hit Theaters!

Craig / / 2002, Celebs, D-Tox, Eye See You

From Fangoria.com [thanks to Andrew B. and Glenn L.]:

Looks like the much-troubled Sylvester Stallone psychothriller EYE SEE YOU (a.k.a. D-TOX) will be hitting big screens after all, albeit in limited play. DEJ, the distribution arm of Blockbuster that will put the movie out on video December 31, will open EYE in Texas and the Detroit area September 20; if it does sufficient business, the release may be expanded. Jim (I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER) Gillespie directed the film, in which Stallone plays a traumatized cop in a remote psychiatric center where the patients are stalked by a serial killer.

Let’s hope the movie does enough business to get a wider release… and at least this will insure that NONE of Sly’s movies have gone direct to video!

– Craig Zablo
[September 14, 2002]

“D-Tox” Wallpaper

Craig / / 2002, D-Tox, Eye See You, Sly Fan

I received the above wallpaper with this message from Hennie:

Howdy

Hope you’re well. It’s been crazy at work, but I’m freeing up some time to design a couple of wallpapers and I’ll send a Sly painting for the art gallery.

I finally saw D-Tox this weekend and I posted a review. It’s really not as bad as I thought. You’ll enjoy it! Hope it get’s released there soon!

Anyway, here’s a D-Tox wallpaper, I did it last night after I saw the film.

I’ll send some more stuff soon!

Cheers

Hennie

Great wallpaper (as always)! You know we’re all excited about seeing a Sly painting from you!

best,

Craig (May 12, 2002)

Sly Interview in March Impact

Craig / / 2002, D-Tox, Eye See You

Two StalloneZoners (Paul Corr and Ernest Resendes) checked in with a tip about a Sly interview in the March 2002 issue of Impact magazine. Sly refers to “D-Tox” as a “dark horrifying movie… a descent into hell… your worst nightmare.” Sly further indicates that he believes that “D-Tox” will be released in the states and provides an interesting story about the title changes the film has undergone. It was changed from “D-Tox” (because people felt it had to do with recovering alcoholics) to “De-Tox” (too much of a rapper’s name feel) to “Eye See You” (Jennifer Flavin-Stallone‘s idea) back to “D-Tox.” The interviewer covers a couple more aspects of filming “D-Tox” and a few other areas as well. The interview is a worthy find for any Stallone fan!

Paul Corr also says that the April issue of Impact will also feature a closer look at Stallone‘s career. Paul continues: I was privileged to have seen D-tox twice. It was, in my opinion, a first class movie with an excellent performance by Stallone. I have written a short but to the point review in the mymovies site after the Stallonezone tip about the D-Tox clips. It was great to see the main man in the cinema.

The impact web address is http://www.maipublications.co.uk

Thanks to Paul and Ernest for giving us a heads-up on the interview!

– Craig Zablo (March 23, 2002)

EMPIRE PRAISES “D-TOX”

Craig / / 2002, D-Tox, Eye See You

The March 2002 issue of Empire magazine has the following review:

D-Tox

Some three years after filming began, D-Tox is finally here. That delay, coupled with the presence of former box office heavyweight, Stallone, means that it must be crap, right? Well, actually no, it is better than crap. In fact it is surprisingly watchable. Which for a film delayed longer than Toen & Country, is saying something.

It’s a hybrid of Seven, The Thing, and Scottish helmer Gilliespie’s I Know What You Did Last Summer [right down to the killer’s fur-lined parka and ability to be in two different places at the same time]. But thanks to an ominous mood and some surprises – an attempted suicide is all the more shocking for its sheer matter-of-factness – the blend works.

However when Stallone arrives at the detox center, Gilliespie surrenders to cliche, wasting [literally] a pantheon of good actors in distressingly similar fashion. Sly, though, is on impressive, if not career-resuscitating form – at least until convention dictates that he run around dark corridors waving a gun.
Chris Hewit

Any Good?
D-Tox is probably best enjoyed on video. But that a serviceable thriller like this struggles to get a release, when certain nameless dross gets rushed into cinemas is, frankly, bewildering.
***

“Sly, though, is on impressive, if not career-resuscitating form…” Music to my ears!
Thanks to Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes for sending in the info!

– Craig Zablo (February 17, 2002)

“D-TOX” Poster & Pic!

Craig / / 2001, D-Tox

Has this been a good week or what?!?  A Dutch site called UIP Netherlands has posted these pictures and a few more from D-Tox!  The top pic is so moody and spooky… the poster works as well.     I’m dying to see this movie!

Thanks to René de Jong, webmaster of TheARNOLDFAN.com, Jeremy Bleroze, and Jackal1993 for the info!
 Craig Zablo (November 18, 2001)

SLY IN TOTAL FILM

Craig / / 2001, Avenging Angelo, Celebs, Cop Land, D-Tox, Dolan's Cadillac, Driven, Eye See You, First Blood, FIST, Get Carter, Nighthawks


Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes sent in the pics and quotes from TOTAL FILM (August 2001/issue 55)

  • “Ask him which movies he rates from the past, and he’ll list  First Blood, Nighthawks, F.I.S.T. and Cop Land. Ask about the choices he’s likely to make in the future, and he’ll stress that he’s looking for more ensemble pieces, more character work. “
  • “There’s a kind of thrill at seeing something that came off the page being enacted before your very eyes as opposed to just being an actor for hire.”
  • “Next up he’s acting opposite Madeline Stowe as a mafia bodyguard wanting payback for his boss’ murder in Avenging Angelo, before carrying on down the revenge trail as a widower out for justice in Dolan’s Cadillac.”
  • “In fact neither the remake of Get Carter nor cop thriller Eye See You (aka Detox) look likely to get theatrical release over here (UK ).”
  • “His career did perk up momentarily , however, when racing movie Driven thrust him onto the winners podium as it took the number one spot at the US box office in April.”

Thanks to Jazz for sharing! – Craig Zablo  (September 3, 2001)