Where would you go to rent a really hard-to-find movie?

[Thomas Veil]

You know those distant memories that come to you from twenty years out of the past? Well, I had one today.

I was thinking about a movie called "Seizure" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072136/), which I barely recall seeing as a teen. I was moved to look it up on IMDb, and it actually sounds interesting. I recall that it starred Jonathan Frid of Dark Shadows, but I didn't know that it was the first movie directed by Oliver Stone!

The plot sounds somewhat interesting (it's a horror film), and I sort of do remember a little of it, but I doubt I'm curious enough to buy the movie. Does anyone know any places that specialize in renting hard-to-find films? (I already did a web search of Blockbuster and Hollywood Video.)

[themadchemist]

I don't know where to rent it, but...

Rinky dink link. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/6301813618/internetmoviedat/103-2988922-1604651)

[Blue Velvet]

Have you tried joining any of the online renting/subscription DVDs-by-mail outlets? They're just starting to take off in the UK and I guess they're doing OK in the US.

I read an article in the paper recently about how many people were joining these schemes for the same reason as you – that basically they held a far greater range of DVDs than the average BlockBuster and that the average rental period of 3 days was far better value...

Sort of like joining the library.

[themadchemist]

Have you tried joining any of the online renting/subscription DVDs-by-mail outlets? They're just starting to take off in the UK and I guess they're doing OK in the US.

I read an article in the paper recently about how many people were joining these schemes for the same reason as you – that basically they held a far greater range of DVDs than the average BlockBuster and that the average rental period of 3 days was far better value...

Sort of like joining the library.

It wouldn't work for this specific movie, though, because "Seizure" never made it to DVD.

[mactastic]

I'd go to my local video store, Insomniac. Probably not much help to you though.

[rhpenguin]

ditto on the local store. I go to this place called Flixx and get my moofies from there for uber cheap and they have really obscure stuff.

[MacNut]

If its really hard to find sometimes they can order it for you.

[mactastic]

Yeah, how many video stores have an entire section dedicated to 'Blacksploitation' films? :D

[MacNut]

Usually those are in a dark alley or some kids basement. :p

[wdlove]

I also think that amazom.com has a very exhaustive collection of DVD/VHS available. Although I have rented a movie in years. Prefer to just purchase, then I can view whenever.

[Thomas Veil]

Well, it was a shot in the dark. I know I probably won't be able to rent something that obscure. Maybe if I found it for a few dollars....

[Abstract]

Very small local shops may have it.

Otherwise, eBay. They sell everything, even families. ;)

[themadchemist]

Well, it was a shot in the dark. I know I probably won't be able to rent something that obscure. Maybe if I found it for a few dollars....

Did you check out the link I sent you? It was only about 8 or 9 bucks there.

[Doctor Q]

I have found rare videos at Critics' Choice (http://www.ccvideo.com/). I didn't see Seizure there with a quick check, but they've had some movies I found nowhere else.