Assorted Terrifying DVD News

First Look Studios announced the following DVD releases for September 30th, both of which were commissioned by The Powers That Be at Sci-Fi Channel.

FLU BIRDS, $19.98
From ex-Asylum director Leigh Scott,  “A team building retreat becomes a nightmare when a group of teenagers are stranded as a flock of flesh eating birds, consumed by a deadly virus, makes them their prey. With the aid of the local forest ranger, the teenagers must run for their lives, fighting against the infectious mutated bird flu that starts to spread amongst them. With a lack of shelter and few weapons to defend themselves, the teens are forced to do whatever it takes to make sure they are the not the next to be eaten by birds. Tough choices are made as they are forced to choose who should live and who should be left behind for the flu birds. With the virus spreading to a nearby town, the race against time begins as the authorities try to control the situation with deadly consequences. FLU BIRDS is a thrilling horror with danger coming at you from all angles.”

GHOULS, $19.98
Directed by Gary Jones (Mosquito, Boogeyman 3), GHOULS stars Kristen Renton, “A young American girl [who] goes on a journey to Eastern Europe to visit her family. While there, she meets a strange and mysterious ghost hunter who speaks of terrifying mystical creatures who roam the surrounding forests, preying on the town’s innocent victims. Together, they discover her supernatural heritage and connection to the evil spirits who plague the town. The creatures once ruled the earth and are planning to rule again with her help, willing or not!”