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October 4

DC League of Super-Pets

photo for DC League of Super-Pets (2022) Krypto the Super-Dog (Dwayne Johnson) and Superman (John Krasinski) are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis side by side. When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a rag-tag shelter pack—Ace the hound (Kevin Hart), PB the potbellied pig (Vanessa Bayer), Merton the turtle (Natasha Lyonne) and Chip the squirrel (Diego Luna) — to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes. Vitals: Stars: Voices of Dwayne Johnson, John Krasinski, Kevin Hart, Kate McKinnon, Vanessa Bayer, Natasha Lyonne, Diego Luna, Marc Maron, Thomas Middleditch, Ben Schwartz, Keanu Reeves. 2022, CC, MPAA rating: PG, 105 min., Animated Action, North American box office gross: $74.089, million, worldwide $146.489 million, Warner. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: "Behind the Super Voices" featurette. Blu-ray adds "How to Draw Krypto," "Super-Pets Animation 101," "Find the Easter Eggs," "The World of Super-Pets," deleted scenes. Read more here 2 stars


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Dexter: The Complete Series + Dexter: New Blood

(2006-2013) He's smart. He's lovable. He's Dexter Morgan, America's favorite serial killer, who spends his days solving crimes and nights committing them. Golden Globe winner Michael C. Hall stars in the hit Showtime Original Series. "Dexter: New Blood" (2021-22) is set 10 years after Dexter Morgan went missing in the eye of Hurricane Laura; he's now living under an assumed name in Upstate New York, Iron Lake, far from his original home in Miami. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. (Showtime/Paramount).

Into the Deep

(2022) Ella-Rae Smith, Jessica Alexander, Matthew Daddario. Jess (Smith) is swept off her feet by a mysterious stranger named Ben (Daddario), who takes her to his boat that’s docked nearby. Dangerously adrift miles from shore, their romance is interrupted when Lexie (Alexander) shows up, and soon the three get wasted and play sexy games. When the party takes a sudden turn for the worse, it’s clear that either Ben or Lexie is a dangerous liar. In the explosive climax, Jess must decide which one to help ... and which one to destroy. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Lionsgate). Read more here

Melrose Place: The Complete Series

(1992-99) 54-disc set with 226 episodes from seven seasons. This sudsy drama from Aaron Spelling focuses on the lives and loves of young adults in an apartment complex in Los Angeles. From the complicated scheming of scandals to the murderous plots of lovers, the residents at Melrose Place are more messed up than average folk. Formats: DVD. (CBS/Paramount).
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Night of the Living Dead

(1968) Shot outside Pittsburgh on a shoestring budget, by a band of filmmakers determined to make their mark, "Night of the Living Dead," directed by horror master George A. Romero, is a great story of independent cinema: a midnight hit turned boxoffice smash that became one of the most influential films of all time. A deceptively simple tale of a group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse who find themselves fending off a horde of recently dead, flesh-eating ghouls, Romero’s claustrophobic vision of a late-1960s America literally tearing itself apart rewrote the rules of the horror genre, combining gruesome gore with acute social commentary and quietly breaking ground by casting a Black actor (Duane Jones) in its lead role. 4K digital restoration, supervised by director George A. Romero, coscreenwriter John A. Russo, sound engineer Gary R. Streiner, and producer Russell W. Streiner, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack. One 4K UHD disc of the film and two Blu-rays with the film and special features. Formats: 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray. Extras: Read more here. (The Criterion Collection).
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They Crawl Beneath

(2022) Joseph Almani, Michael Paré, Karlee Eldridge, Elena Sahagun, Gar-Ye Lee. Young police officer Danny is working on an antique car at his uncle’s remote ranch when a major earthquake hits, pinning him under the vehicle and leaving him bloodied, alone, and with no way to call for help. Just when he thinks the claustrophobic nightmare can’t get any worse, something truly horrifying emerges from the fissures in the ground, forcing Danny to engage in a brutal fight for his life—and his sanity. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Well Go USA).

The Twilight Zone (Reboot): The Complete Series

(2019-2020) Seven-disc set with 20 episodes. Travel through dimensions of imagination in this modern take of the original series, from executive producers Jordan Peele and Simon Kinberg. Formats: DVD. (Paramount).

Walker: Season Two

(2021) Five-disc set with all 20 epiosdes. The latest season kicks off when a family from Walker’s childhood returns, bringing up old memories and trauma. As Walker tries to reconcile the relationship between the two families, they encounter a decision that puts them both in a troubling situation. Formats: DVD. Extras: Delted scenes, gag reeel. (CBS/Paramount).



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October 11

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Arsenic and Old Lace Blu-ray Debut

(1944) Frank Capra adapted a hit stage play for this marvelous screwball meeting of the madcap and the macabre. On Halloween, newly married drama critic Mortimer Brewster (Cary Grant, cutting loose in a hilariously harried performance) returns home to Brooklyn, where his adorably dotty aunts (Josephine Hull and Jean Adair, who both starred in the Broadway production) greet him with love, sweetness ... and a grisly surprise: the corpses buried in their cellar. A bugle-playing brother (John Alexander) who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, a crazed criminal (Raymond Massey) who’s a dead ringer for Boris Karloff, and a seriously slippery plastic surgeon (Peter Lorre) are among the outré oddballs populating this diabolical delight that only gets funnier as the body count rises. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, with new, restored 4K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray. Extras: Read more here. (The Criterion Collection).

Beast

photo for Beast (2022) Idris Elba stars in this pulse-pounding thriller as Dr. Nate, a recently widowed husband who returns to South Africa on a long-planned trip to a game reserve. What begins as a journey of healing turns into a fearsome fight for survival as Dr. Nate and his daughters find themselves hunted by a massive, rogue lion intent on proving that the savannah has but one apex predator. Vitals: Director: Baltasar Kormáku. Stars: Idris Elba, Sharlto Copley, Iyana Halley, Leah Jeffries. 2022, CC, MPAA rating: R, 93 min., Action Adventure, North American box office gross: $31.819 million, worldwide $56.646 million, Universal. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: Deleted scene; "Man Vs. Lion: The Final Battle; "Creating The Beast"; "Making It Real: The Wounds"; "Filming In The Beast’s Territory"; "Family Bond: The Cast Of The Beast"; "A Lion’s Pride" featurette on the tragic truth of lion poaching. Read more here 2 stars

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Frost

(2022) Devanny Pinn, Vernon Wells. A young woman, Abby (Pinn) and her estranged father Grant (Wells) fight to survive after being stranded on a remote mountainside during a winter storm in this gripping thriller from writer James Cullen Bressack ("Hot Seat," "Fortress") and director Brandon Slagle ("Crossbreed"). Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. Extras: Bonus disc CD soundtrack features contributions by Rick Wakeman (Yes), Geoff Downes (Yes/Asia) and Terry Reid – among others. (Cleopatra Entertainment).

Ghoster

(2022) Sophie Proctor, J.R. Brown, Josh Escayg, Rachel G. Whittle, David Henrie. Enter an enchanted, ghostly world with this captivating family adventure. Elizabeth and her father inherit a nearby estate — but find it haunted by a kindly young phantom named Ghoster. He begs for Elizabeth’s help undoing an ancient dragon’s curse that has trapped him in the manor. Joined by the caretaker’s handsome son Mateo, they must enter a magical painting and solve dangerous puzzles to undo the hex and free the trapped souls of Ghoster’s ancestors. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Lionsgate). Read more here

Going Places

(1974 -- France) In this controversial and notorious buddy film, director Bertrand Blier created what critic Pauline Kael described as “an explosively funny erotic farce – both a celebration and a satire of men’s daydreams.” Gerard Depardieu (in the role that would make him an international star) and Patrick Dewaere portray Jean-Claude and Pierrot, two amoral drifters who travel the French countryside committing petty crimes and harassing the women they encounter, including Miou-Miou, Jeanne Moreau, and, in an early role, Isabelle Huppert. Perpetually on the run from the police and the women they encounter, the two are always just one step ahead of death or imprisonment as a result of their crime spree. Graced with a justly famous score by Stéphane Grappelli, "Going Places" remains as shocking and outrageous today as it did upon its initial release. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. Extras: Commentary, trailer. (Cohen Film Collection).

Guardians of Time

(2022) Samantha Ryan, Ava Torres, Skip Schwink, Katie Burgess, Natalie Daniels, Drew Pollock. When Sybil, her kid sister Alex, and two cousins discover a magical book in the family manor, it opens a hidden door into the forest of Keoherus. As the powerful Warriors Four, the girls must now locate secret temples and solve intricate puzzles to gather crystals that will allow them to control time. But when Alex is captured by an evil force, they must rescue her and find a way home — or stay trapped in Keoherus forever. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Lionsgate). Read more here

HALLELUJAH: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song

(2022) The definitive exploration of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, “Hallelujah.” This feature-length documentary weaves together three creative strands: The songwriter and his times; the song’s dramatic journey from record label reject to chart-topping hit; and moving testimonies from major recording artists for whom “Hallelujah” has become a personal touchstone. Approved for production by Leonard Cohen just before his 80th birthday in 2014, the film accesses a wealth of never-before-seen archival materials from the Cohen Trust including Cohen’s personal notebooks, journals and photographs, performance footage, and extremely rare audio recordings and interviews. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Sony). Read more here

The Horrible Sexy Vampire

(1971 - Spain) Wal Davis, Barta Barri, Patricia Loran, Ada Tauler, Luis Induni, Anastasio Campoy, Susan Carvasal, Victor Davis. The world Blu-ray premiere of this notorious Euro horror rarity. A series of murders is being committed. Both men and women are victims of a mystery assassin. The police think it is the work of a serial killer. The coroner is not sure it is so simple. He has been studying the case and has discovered that for nearly a hundred years in the same district, people have been killed in the same way and according to a very distinct time pattern. To the astonishment of the investigating officer, the coroner says he believes the killings to be the work of a supernatural creature - a vampire. Soon a stranger arrives in the area, claiming to be the sole descendent of the long dead baron who was believed to be a vampire. He accompanies the police into the burial vaults of the ancient castle, where a dreadful sight awaits them. Brand new 4k transfer from 35mm materials, digitally restored. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Animated press book, publicity stills. (Mondo Macabro).
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Lost Highway

(1997) “We’ve met before, haven’t we?” A mesmerizing meditation on the mysterious nature of identity, "Lost Highway," David Lynch’s seventh feature film, is one of the filmmaker’s most potent cinematic dreamscapes. Starring Patricia Arquette and Bill Pullman, the film expands the horizons of the medium, taking its audience on a journey through the unknown and the unknowable. As this postmodern noir detours into the realm of science fiction, it becomes apparent that the only certainty is uncertainty. Formats: 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, Blu-ray, with new 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director David Lynch, with new 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack; alternate uncompressed stereo soundtrack. For the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features. Extras: Read more here. (The Criterion Collection).

Love Brides of the Blood Mummy

(1973 - Spain, France) George Rigaud, Frank Brana, Michael Flynn, Catherine Franck, Martin Trevieres, Teresa Gimpera. Available for the first time on home video anywhere in the world, comes the complete and uncut version of this legendary rarity from 1973. The film contains extended scenes of sex and violence that are among the most intense and shocking of any film from this period. In ancient Egypt, the son of a high priest is sentenced to death for the murder and mutilation of young women. His father uses his influence to have his son placed in a cataleptic state and sealed intact in a grand sarcophagus. Thousands of years later, in a castle in remote 19th century Cornwall, Lord Dartmoor, an eccentric practitioner of the Black Arts, opens the sarcophagus and brings the body back to life through the power of electricity. The Egyptian needs fresh blood to survive and using his telepathic abilities he enslaves Dartmoor’s servant, John, and forces him to kidnap young women and bring them back to the castle where they will be drained of their life fluid by the monster. Brand new 4k transfer form film negative, digitally restored. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Trailers, alternate scenes, publicity parade of stills and posters. (Mondo Macabro).

Mark of the Vampire

(1935) Director Tod Browning brought his signature horror style to this classic MGM thriller starring Lionel Barrymore, Bela Lugosi, Jean Hersholt and Elizabeth Allen. In a remote village in Central Europe, a nobleman's body is found drained of its blood and two punctures on his neck -- the Mark of the Vampire. An ancient terror, a horror that won't die haunts the village: the long undead Count Mora (Bela Lugosi) and his daughter Luna (Carroll Borland), rule the night. But the vampires have not fed on the people of the village for a very long time. Now, with the help of an expert in the occult, Professor Zelen (Lionel Barrymore) and a local Baron (Jean Hersholt), police inspector Neumann (Lionel Atwill) unearth a mystery far stranger and more terrifying than anyone could have imagined. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Commentary by Kim Newman and Steve Jones; classic MGM short “A Thrill for Thelma”; classic MGM cartoon “The Calico Dragon”; theatrical trailer. (Warner Archive).
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Moon, 66 Questions

(2021 -- Greece) Sofia Kokkali, Lazaros Georgakopoulos. Follows twenty-something Artemis, who after years of distance, tentatively decides to return to Athens and care for her father, Paris, after his recent decline in health. As she intimately cares for the stoic, near-wordless Paris, she tries to understand this man she never really knew. When Artemis discovers a well-kept secret from her father's past, she finally begins to not only better understand a complicated man, but the underlying love coursing through a complicated relationship between father and daughter. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. Extras: Deleted scenes. (Film Movement).

No Escape (DVD)

(1994) The Year is 2022. John Robbins (Ray Liotta), a former Marine Captain, has been sentenced for assassinating his commanding officer and is banished to a secret and remote prison island run by The Warden (Michael Lerner). In this prison of the future, inhabited by society's most violent and feared criminals, Robbins is left to the mercy of the elements and his fellow man. He finds the island divided into two camps: The Outsiders, led by the brutal and bloodthirsty Marek (Stuart Wilson); and The Insiders, led by the strong-willed, benevolent Father (Lance Henriksen) and his followers Hankins (Ernie photo for No EscapeHudson) and Casey (Kevin Dillon). Robbins doesn't care to join either - his one aim is to break free of an island from which there is no escape. To aid him, he steals a powerful and destructive weapon from The Outsiders, sparking off a major war between the two encampments. Now bloody battle and the brutality of hand-to-hand combat will take many lives before Robbins can think of freedom again. Trapped on an island where nature can be as deadly as man, there is only one thought which keeps Robbins alive ... escape. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. Extras: Original theatrical trailer, TV spots, alternate intro. Blu-ray adds "Welcome To The Future: The Sci-Fi Worlds Of Gale Anne Hurd" new interview with producer Gale Anne Hurd; "Survival Of The Fittest: Directing No Escape" new interview with filmmaker Martin Campbell; "Penal Colony: Writing No Escape" new interview with co-writer Joel Gross; vintage making-of featurettes; photo gallery. (Unearthed Films). Blu-ray edition releases October 18. Read more here
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The Other Side of the Mirror (Al otro lado del espejo)

(1973 - Spain) Emma Cohen, Robert Woods, Françoise Brion, Philippe Lemaire, Alice Arno, Howard Vernon, Wal Davis. First ever US release and a world premiere on Blu-ray, from horror maestro Jesus Franco. Ana, a young songwriter and piano player, lives alone with her father in a large house on the island of Madeira. She meets a boy and they plan to marry. However when she tells her father of their intentions he tries to persuade her to call off the wedding. With the help of her aunt, Ana continues with her plans and one day her expensive wedding dress is delivered. Ana puts on the dress and runs happily through the house to find her father. Entering his study she sees, reflected in a mirror, her father hanging by a rope. He has killed himself. Ana leaves the island for the mainland and gets a job playing with a jazz band. However, she is haunted by visions of her dead father calling to her from beyond the mirror, summoning her to murder any man who gets close to her. Gradually the mirror world takes over Ana’s life until she can no longer separate fantasy from reality. Brand new 4k transfer from film negative, digitally restored. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Interview with writer Stephen Thrower, interview with actor Robert Woods, audio commentary. (Mondo Macabro).

Sawed Off

(2022) Eva Hamilton, Jody Barton, Trae Ireland. Supernatural horror feature based on a comic anthology story. Two hunters, friends for years and vying for the affections of the same woman, find themselves on cursed land and keep killing each other and coming back to life. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Uncork’d Entertainment). Read more here

Sweet Tooth: The Complete First Season

(2021) Two-disc set with all eight episodes, based on the DC comic book series. The end of our world is the beginning of his. Ten years ago "The Great Crumble" wreaked havoc on the world and led to the mysterious emergence of hybrids — babies born part human, part animal. Unsure if hybrids are the cause or result of the virus, many humans fear and hunt them. After a decade of living safely in his secluded forest home, a sheltered hybrid deer-boy named Gus unexpectedly befriends a wandering loner named Jepperd. Together Gus and the Big Man set out on an extraordinary adventure across what's left of America in search of answers — about Gus's origins, Jepperd's past, and the true meaning of home. But their story is full of unexpected allies and enemies, and Gus quickly learns the lush, dangerous world outside the forest is more complex than he ever could have imagined. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, Digital. (Warner).

The Test

(2021 -- France) Alexandra Lamy, Philippe Katerine, Matteo Perez, Joaquim Fossi. Annie lives in harmony with her work-from-home doctor husband Laurent and her children: the sensitive elders Maximilien and César; teen daughter Poupi and toddler Antoine. But a positive pregnancy test disturbs the family harmony. Formats: DVD. (Icarus Films). Read more here

Wire Room

(2022) Kevin Dillon, Bruce Willis, Oliver Trevena, Texas Battle, Cameron Douglas, Shelby Cobb. Action legend Bruce Willis comes out with guns blazing as Shane Mueller, a Homeland Security agent who runs the Wire Room, a high-tech command center surveilling the most dangerous criminals. New recruit Justin Rosa (Dillon) must monitor arms-smuggling cartel member Eddie Flynn — and keep him alive at all costs. When a SWAT team descends on Flynn’s home, Rosa breaks protocol and contacts the gangster directly to save his life. As gunmen break into the Wire Room and chaos erupts, Mueller and Rosa make a desperate stand against the corrupt agents and officials who seek to destroy evidence and kill them both. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. (Lionsgate). Read more here



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October 18

Bodies Bodies Bodies

photo for Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) When a group of 20-somethings get stuck at a remote family mansion during a hurricane, a party game ends with a dead body on the ground and fingers pointed everywhere. As they try to find the killer among them, fake friends and real enemies have to learn who to trust — and how to survive — in this horror-comedy Gen-Z meltdown. Vitals: Director: Halina Reijn. Stars: Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Myha’la Herrold, Chase Sui Wonders, Rachel Sennott, Lee Pace, Pete Davidson. 2021, CC, MPAA rating: R, 93 min., Horror Comedy, North American box office gross: $11.301 million, worldwide $11.895 million, Lionsgate. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code (Best Buy), VOD, Digital. Extras: Audio commentary with director Halina Reijn; "Who Wants to Play? Making Bodies Bodies Bodies"; deleted scenes. Read more here 2 stars

Bullet Train

photo for Bullet Train (2022) Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug’s latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives — on the world’s fastest train. The end of the line is just the beginning in this non-stop thrill-ride through modern-day Japan from David Leitch, the director of "Deadpool 2."Vitals: Director: David Leitch. Stars: Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, Benito A Martínez Ocasio, Sandra Bullock. 2022, CC, MPAA rating: R, 126 min., Action Comedy, North American box office gross: $78.214 million, worldwide $173.614 million, Sony. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: "Mission Accomplished: Making of Bullet Train," "Trained Professionals: The Cast." Blu-ray adds Outtakes & bloopers, "Catch What You Missed: Easter Eggs," "All Aboard the Pain Train: Stunts," "Select Stunt Previs," audio commentary with David Leitch, Kelly McCormick & Zak Olkewicz. Read more here 2 stars
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Cure Blu-ray Debut

(1997 -- Japan) Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s arresting international breakthrough established him as one of the leaders of an emerging new wave of Japanese horror while pushing the genre into uncharted realms of philosophical and existential exploration. A string of shocking, seemingly unmotivated murders -- each committed by a different person yet all bearing the same grisly hallmarks -- leads Detective Takabe (Koji Yakusho) into a labyrinthine investigation to discover what connects them, and into a disturbing game of cat and mouse with an enigmatic amnesiac (Masato Hagiwara) who may be evil incarnate. Awash in hushed, hypnotic dread, "Cure" is a tour de force of psychological tension and a hallucinatory journey into the darkest recesses of the human mind. Formats: Blu-ray, with 4K digital restoration, supervised by cinematographer Tokusho Kikumura, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack. Extras: Read more here. (The Criterion Collection).

Fall

(2022) Grace Caroline Currey, Virginia Gardner, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Mason Gooding. For best friends Becky (Currey) and Hunter (Gardner), life is all about conquering fears and pushing limits. But after they climb 2,000 feet to the top of a remote, abandoned radio tower, they find themselves stranded with no way down. Now Becky and Hunter's expert climbing skills will be put to the ultimate test as they desperately fight to survive the elements, a lack of supplies, and vertigo-inducing heights. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. (Lionsgate). Read more here

The Flash: The Complete Eighth Season

(2021-22) Four-disc DVD set, three-disc Blu-ray set with all 20 episodes. After defeating Godspeed with the help of his speedster children from the future, Barry Allen aka The Flash is back to face new challenges. With the help of Team Flash at STAR Labs including Caitlin Snow, Frost, Allegra Garcia and Chester P. Runk along with his family, The Flash will face villains old and new in Central City. The season begins with an epic five-episode event, “Armageddon,” featuring crossover characters from across the Arrowverse. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, Digital. Extras: Deleted scenes, Gag Reel, "The DC Heroes: Path to Glory," "The Flash: Standing the Test of Time." (Warner).
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Gothic Fantastico: Four Italian Tales Of Terror [Limited Edition]

(1963) While Mario Bava remains the best-known purveyor of Italian Gothic horror, many other filmmakers tried their hand at the form throughout the 1960s. "Gothic Fantastico" presents four titles from this classic period, all of which demonstrate Italy's ability to expand genre beyond the classic literary monsters that dominated elsewhere. Gaslighting abounds in Massimo Pupillo's "Lady Morgan's Vengeance" - a tale of romance and mystery sprinkled with sadism and the supernatural - as newlywed Sir Harold Morgan tries to destroy his bride with help from his sinister maid. Meanwhile, the perverse influence of Poe is used to great effect in Alberto De Martino's "The Blancheville Monster" - a tale of family curses and madmen in the attic, as Emilie de Blancheville returns home to her brother Roderic and finds her own family out for her blood. Mino Guerinni's "The Third Eye" features an early role for Italian cult icon Franco Nero and a plot that borrows elements from Hitchcock, layered with a whiff of necrophilia. Finally, Damiano Damiani's "The Witch" takes a more avant-garde approach, when a young historian is lured to work for an ageing woman, only to be held captive when he becomes obsessed with her beautiful daughter. Madness, obsession and messed up families are the order of the day in these four lesser-known monochrome gems from Italy's peak Gothic period, restored in 2K from their original negatives for the first time alongside an array of in-depth extras. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: New video introductions to each film by Italian film devotee Mark Thompson Ashworth; image galleries; limited edition 80-page book featuring new writing by Roberto Curti, Rob Talbot, Jerome Reuter, Rod Barnett and Kimberly Lindbergs; Fold-out double-sided poster; limited edition packaging with reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Colin Murdoch; more. (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment). Read more here.

Kingslayer

(2022) John Rhys-Davies, Stuart Brennan, Carolina Carlsson, Ryan Gage, David Hayman, Ellie-Rose Mackinlay. With his kingdom on the brink of chaos, Richard the Lionheart must decide whether to fight for his crown ... or for his love for a commoner. Days away from his coronation, a secret meeting with the woman he loves turns into a life-or-death fight for survival for the future King of England. Ambushed by hired mercenaries, and with the identity of the man who ordered his murder a mystery, Richard is left with no allies he can trust. As civil war looms, the young prince is forced to face not only his enemies but the harsh responsibilities of leadership. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. Extras: (Shout! Studios). Read more here
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La Llorona

(2019 -- Guatemala) A country’s bloody history stains the present in the Guatemalan auteur Jayro Bustamante’s transfixing fusion of folk horror and searing political commentary, inspired by the real-life indictment of the authoritarian Efraín Ríos Montt for crimes against humanity. A notorious, now aging former military dictator stands trial for atrocities committed against Guatemala’s Mayan communities. While battling legal repercussions and the people’s demands for justice, he and his family are plagued by a series of increasingly strange and disturbing occurrences, seemingly brought on by an enigmatic new housekeeper (María Mercedes Coroy). With a restraint that renders the film’s shocks all the more potent, Bustamante crafts a chilling vision of a nation reckoning with collective harms and the restless ghosts of a past that refuses to die. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, with 2K digital master, approved by director Jayro Bustamante, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray. Extras: Read more here. (The Criterion Collection).

Mack & Rita

(2022) Elizabeth Lail, Taylour Paige, Diane Keaton, Dustin Milligan. When 30-year-old self-proclaimed homebody Mack Martin (Lail) reluctantly joins a Palm Springs bachelorette trip for her best friend Carla (Paige), her inner 70-year-old is released — literally. The frustrated writer and influencer magically transforms into her future self: “Aunt Rita” (Keaton). Freed from the constraints of other people’s expectations, Rita comes into her own, becoming an unlikely social media sensation and sparking a tentative romance with Mack’s adorable dog-sitter, Jack (Milligan). Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: "Mack & Rita: Becoming Our Truth"; "Styling Glamma: The Fashion of Mack & Rita." (Lionsgate). Read more here
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No Escape (Blu-ray)

(1994) The year is 2022. John Robbins (Ray Liotta), a former Marine Captain, has been sentenced for assassinating his commanding officer and is banished to a secret and remote prison island run by The Warden (Michael Lerner). In this prison of the future, inhabited by society's most violent and feared criminals, Robbins is left to the mercy of the elements and his fellow man. He finds the island divided into two camps: The Outsiders, led by the brutal and bloodthirsty Marek (Stuart Wilson); and The Insiders, led by the strong-willed, benevolent Father (Lance Henriksen) and his followers Hankins (Ernie Hudson) and Casey (Kevin Dillon). Robbins doesn't care to join either - his one aim is to break free of an island from which there is no escape. To aid him, he steals a powerful and destructive weapon from The Outsiders, sparking off a major war between the two encampments. Now bloody battle and the brutality of hand-to-hand combat will take many lives before Robbins can think of freedom again. Trapped on an island where nature can be as deadly as man, there is only one thought which keeps Robbins alive ... escape. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. Extras: Original theatrical trailer, TV spots, alternate intro. Blu-ray adds "Welcome To The Future: The Sci-Fi Worlds Of Gale Anne Hurd" new interview with producer Gale Anne Hurd; "Survival Of The Fittest: Directing No Escape" new interview with filmmaker Martin Campbell; "Penal Colony: Writing No Escape" new interview with co-writer Joel Gross; vintage making-of featurettes; photo gallery. (Unearthed Films). DVD edition released October 11. Read more here

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

photo for Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022) In this fanimated family adventure, hard-on-his-luck hound named Hank (Michael Cera) finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's (Ricky Gervais) evil plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant teacher (Samuel L. Jackson) to train him, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day. The only problem ... cats hate dogs! Vitals: Directors: Chris Bailey, Mark Koetsier, Rob Minkoff. Stars: Voices of Michael Cera, Ricky Gervais, Mel Brooks, George Takei, Aasif Mandvi, Gabriel Iglesias, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh, Samuel L. Jackson. 2022, CC, MPAA rating: PG, 98 min., Animated, North American box office gross: $6.321 million, worldwide $20.131 million, Paramount. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: "In the Drawing Room with Director Rob Minkoff." Blu-ray adds "Cool Cats and One Hot Dog" featurette, "Giving Voice to Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank" featurette. Read more here 2 stars
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The Possessed

(2021) John Jarrat, Lincoln Lewis, Angie Kent, Lauren Grimson, Jade Kevin Foster, Romy Poulier, Sean Lynch, Melissa Tkautz, Simone Buchanan. Jacob Chandler is an ordinary man ... with an extraordinary gift. A true accidental exorcist, Jacob and his nephew Liam have forged a career clearing demons from the bodies of their clients. Lately, something has changed, as possessions are increasing. Jacob fights those he loves safe, the burden weighing heavily on his shoulders. When he crosses paths with Liam’s new girlfriend, Atalie Carlisle, he recognizes something in her dark, broken gaze. She, too, can see what lies beyond the world of the living. Jacob never expected to meet anyone else like himself ... nor did he anticipate needing her help. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Scream Factory). Read more here

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon!

(2019) From Aardman Animations, the multiple award-winning studio that brought you "Chicken Run" and "Wallace & Gromit" comes a wild and woolly lamb-venture. When a mischievous alien crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun sets off on a thrilling rescue mission to help her return home, while a secret government UFO organization is hot on their trail. Can Shaun and the flock avert Farmageddon before it’s too late? Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo. Extras: "How To Draw Shaun," "How To Draw Lu-La," "Lu-La Slime Time," "25 Years of Shaun the Sheep" featurette, "Get Crafty With Shaun and Lu-La," "Making Farmageddon," "The Woolmark Company Presents: Super Natural Wool." (Shout! Factory).

Three Wishes for Cinderella

(2021 -- Norway) Astrid S, Cengiz Al, Thorbjørn Harr, Nasrin Khusrawi, Kristofer Hivju, Ellen Dorrit Petersen. Since her father’s death, the kind-hearted and courageous Cinderella lives with her cruel stepmother and spoiled stepsister, Dora, who treat her like a servant in her own house. During one of her escapes to the forest, Cinderella meets the handsome prince of the kingdom. They immediately feel attracted to each other, but he is expected to find a suitable bride at the next royal ball, which Cinderella is not allowed to attend. Equipped with a great deal of courage, she decides to stand up for herself and determine her own fate. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. (Shout! Studios). Read more here

The Time Travelers Wife: The Complete Series

(2022) Two-disc set with all six episodes. Based on the book about a man who suffers from a rare genetic disorder that causes him to drift uncontrollably back and forth through time. On one of his sojourns, he meets the love of his life, and they marry, but the problems and complexities of any relationship are multiplied by his inability to remain in one time and place, so that he and his beloved are continually out of sync. Formats: DVD, Digital. Extras: "Chapters of a Relationship," "Anatomy of a Scene," "Time Traveler’s Wife: A Love for All Time." (HBO/Warner).

Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!

(2022) Mystery Inc. has cracked the case to top all cases! They’ve tracked down Coco Diablo, the head of the notorious costume crime syndicate that colludes The Black Knight, Space Kook and the Ghost Diver. With Coco and her kitty in prison, Mystery Inc. thinks that they can finally enjoy a break. Wrong! Suddenly, menacing doppelgänger ghosts of the Scooby crew and favorite classic foes show up in Coolsville to threaten Halloween. Now it’s up to the meddling kids – and their unlikely new partner Coco – to unmask the latest scoundrel and save Halloween! Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Warner). Read more here
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Two Witches

(2021) With its super-saturated color palette, tenebrous art design and electrifying soundtrack,"Two Witches" presents two truly terrifying conjoined tales of witchery, paranoia and terror that hark back to the gory thrills of classic Euro horrors such as "Suspiria," "Shock" and "The Beyond." Expectant young mother Sarah is convinced she has been given the evil eye from a mysterious blank-eyed old hag while she is dining with her bullish and insensitive partner Simon.When the couple go to visit his new-agey friends Dustin and Melissa, dark forces are unleashed after an ill-advised attempt at consulting a Ouija board to allay her fears. Meanwhile, tensions grow between grad school student Rachel and her new roommate Masha after a violent incident involving a man that the strange and impulsive young woman has brought home. First-time feature director Pierre Tsigaridis, who also shot, edited and contributed to the film's soundtrack, singles himself out as one to watch in a deft and unnerving depiction of unspeakable evil that truly delivers. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Brand new audio commentary by director, cinematographer and editor Pierre Tsigaridis; new audio commentary by producer Maxime Rancon; "Behind the Movie," a two-part behind-the-scenes featurette; interview with actor and associate producer Dina Silva; "The Boogeywoman," an interview with actor Marina Parodi; "The Original Score," an interview with composer Gioacchino Marincola; "The Piano Score," director Pierre Tsigaridis talks about the inspiration behind the piano score; test footage; Grimmfest 2021 Q&A with Pierre Tsigaridis and Maxime Rancon; trailer gallery; image gallery accompanied by the film’s original score; reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by?Ilan Sheady; FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collectors' booklet featuring new writing on the film by Anton Bitel, plus double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady. (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment). Read more here.



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The Bat

(1959) Restored from original 35mm archival elements. The predator has steel claws and rips his victims to shreds! But who is he? Vincent Price thrills in this horror classic about a down­trodden country estate that becomes the site of a horrific murder. Agnes Moorehead co-stars in one of her many commanding, on-screen performances. Other co-stars include Gavin Gordon and Darla Hood of the Our Gang comedies in her final film role. Prolific writer-director Crane Wilbur ("He Walked by Night," "Crime Wave") helms this feature, alongside an impressive gallery of weirdos who are guaranteed to give you the creeps. Which of them is the mysterious killer known as "The Bat?” You'll find out soon enough, but beware ... the scream you hear may be your own! Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. Extras: Full-color booklet with essay, “The Case of The Forgotten Author,” by professor and film scholar Jason A. Ney; full-length commentary track by Jason A. Ney; all-new, original production, "The Case for Crane Wilbur," by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures; nine archival radio episodes featuring Vincent Price. (The Film Detective/Cinedigm).

Blue Island

(2021 -- China) The large-scale 2019 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong and the subsequent crackdown on freedoms provide the urgent anchoring point for this remarkable vision from HK filmmaker Chan Tze Woon, a genre-defying plunge into the political morass that has been ever-widening between the former colony and the controlling Chinese state. Taking a panoramic view of these fractures, and covering acts of resistance from 1967 to today, Chan mixes documentary footage and fictional recreations of the past starring contemporary student protestors (many awaiting prison sentencing for speaking out). Blue Island is an accomplishment of both political bravery and aesthetic daring, a film about the cyclical nature of history and the people who live within the folds of time, constantly on the edge of revolution. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Icarus Films). Read more here
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Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things

(1972) Alan Ormsby, Anya Ormsby, Jane Daly, Jeffrey Gillen, Paul Cronin, Roy Engleman. Back before he became a staple of the Christmas season, director Bob Clark ("A Christmas Story," "Black Christmas") was cutting his teeth in the world of independent genre cinema. One of Clark's earliest efforts was 1972's "Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things." Six theater friends decide to have a little fun by having a mock Satanic ritual. To do so, they head to an isolated island, dig up a rotting corpse, and perform the spooky ceremony. The group's director is disappointed when the initial ritual fails and continues to push it. Eventually he succeeds in raising the dead and soon realizes it's not always best to get what you wish for. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD. Extras: New 2022 video introduction and Q&A with writer-star Alan Ormsby; new 2022 video documentary "Dreaming Of Death: Bob Clark’s Horror Films," with many new interviews with cast and crew; commentary track with Alan Ormsby, Jane Daly and Anya Cronin; "Memories of Bob Clark" video tribute to the late director; The Los Angeles Grindhouse Festival, May 22, 2007 Q&A; "Confessions of a Grave Digger" interview with Ken Goch; extensive photo & poster gallery; “Dead Girls Don’t Say No” music video by The Deadthings; “Cemetery Mary” music video by The Deadthings; original theatrical trailer and radio spots; new special liner-notes booklet written by Patrick McCabe; collectible slipcover limited to initial pressing. (VCI Entertainment).
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The Count Yorga Collection [Limited Edition]

(1970, 1971) By the end of the 1960s the boom in Old World gothic horror had begun to wane in the face of present day terrors like the Vietnam war. In response, American filmmakers brought horror out of the past and into the present, and the classic movie monsters packed their bags and headed for the New World. "Count Yorga, Vampire" was among the first to successfully transpose the classic vampire, cloak and all, to a modern day setting as the Count - played unforgettably by Robert Quarry - arrives in the United States and settles in a Southern California mansion with his mysterious "brides." A drive-in favorite from the moment it was released, a sequel soon followed. "The Return of Count Yorga" ups the ante and sees the sardonic Count on the streets of San Francisco, his sights set on an orphanage as a potential source of sustenance. Director Bob Kelljan ("Scream Blacula Scream") delivers a one-two punch of classic cult cinema mixing chills, thrills, style, and suspense with a knowing wit that revels in the genre trappings. Presented in all new restorations by Arrow Films from new scans of the original camera negative. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Illustrated perfect bound collector's book featuring new writing by film critic Kat Ellinger and horror author Stephen Laws, plus archive contributions by critic Frank Collins and filmmaker Tim Sullivan; limited edition packaging with reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Heather Vaughan; fold-out double-sided posters for both films featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Heather Vaughan; twelve double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproduction artcards; reproduction pressbook for "Count Yorga, Vampire"; more. (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment). Read more here.

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

(1931) "I'll show you what horror means..." growls the hideous Mr. Hyde (Frederic March) as the helpless, terrified Ivy (Miriam Hopkins) cowers on her bed. And now you'll see too, in this meticulously restored 1931 version of Robert Louis Stevenson's spine-chilling masterpiece. Director Rouben Mamoulian’s choice of young, handsome Fredric March to play the lead raised studio hackles. But Mamoulian’s insistence paid off as March's performance earned him an Oscar as Best Actor. Indeed, the public's fascination with Hyde equaled that of Boris Karloff's Frankenstein and Bela Lugosi's Dracula. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: New Commentary by Dr. Steve Haberman and Constanine Nasr; archival commentary by Greg Mank; Fredric March’s 1950 radio performance re-creating his role as “Jekyll & Hyde.” (Warner Archive).
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Eve's Bayou Blu-ray Debut

(1997) “The summer I killed my father, I was ten years old ...” So begins Kasi Lemmons’s spellbinding feature debut, an evocative journey into the maze of memory steeped in fragrant southern-gothic atmosphere. In 1960s Louisiana, a young girl (Jurnee Smollett) sees her well-to-do family unravel in the wake of the infidelities of her charming father (Samuel L. Jackson) -— setting in motion a series of deceptions and betrayals that will upend her world and challenge her understanding of reality. Rooted in Creole history, folklore, and mysticism, "Eve’s Bayou" is a scintillating showcase for a powerhouse ensemble of Black actresses -- including Lynn Whitfield, Debbi Morgan, and the legendary Diahann Carroll as a voodoo priestess -- as well as a profoundly cathartic exploration of trauma, forgiveness, and the elusive nature of truth. Formats: Blu-ray, with new 4K digital restoration of the director’s cut, supervised by director Kasi Lemmons and cinematographer Amy Vincent, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. Extras: Read more here. (The Criterion Collection).

The Invitation

photo for The Invitation (2022) After the death of her mother and having no other known relatives, Evie (Nathalie Emmanuel) takes a DNA test ... and discovers a long-lost cousin she never knew she had. Invited by her newfound family to a lavish wedding in the English countryside, she’s at first seduced by the sexy aristocrat host but is soon thrust into a nightmare of survival as she uncovers twisted secrets in her family’s history and the unsettling intentions behind their sinful generosity. Vitals: Director: Jessica M. Thompson. Stars: Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty, Stephanie Corneliussen, Alana Boden, Hugh Skinner, Sean Pertwee. 2022, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 106 min., Horror, US box office gross: $25.034 million, worldwide $33.634 million, Sony. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: Behind the scenes featurettes. Blu-ray adds uncut version, deleted & extended scenes including an alternate ending; outtakes & bloopers. Read more here 2 stars
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The Kindred

(1987) Academy Award-winning screen legends Rod Steiger and Kim Hunter star in this chilling tale of a genetic experiment gone wrong ... very wrong! Hunter is Dr. Amanda Hollins, a molecular scientist who calls on her son John (David Allen Brooks) to eliminate all evidence of her genetic experiments ... most specifically her "Anthony Journals." Dr. Philip Lloyd (Steiger), an acquaintance of Hollins who is familiar with her experiments, wants to continue her studies no matter the cost. John heads to his isolated childhood home with a group of friends to uncover his mother's research and destroy it all. There's something else in the house, however ... something watching and waiting ... a tentacled creature born from the desire to alter human evolution. It's evil. It's mad. It's ready to kill. One of the best "creature features" of the 1980s, utilizing all practical special effects, the film also stars Amanda Pays and Talia Balsam. All-new 4K high-definition remaster of the unrated version of the film. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Audio commentary with directors Jeffrey Obrow and Stephen Carpenter, moderated by horror journalist Steve Barton; "Inhuman Experiments – The Making of The Kindred,” an all-new documentary; special compilation of creature effects from artist Michael McCracken, Jr.’s never-before-seen on-set footage; still gallery and original storyboards; original theatrical trailer; original video promotional trailer; TV spots. (Synapse Films). Read more here

Lovers in a Dangerous Time

(2021) Tyler Cole, Christanna Rowader, Ryan Willer. A man attempts to break off an affair he’s been having with an unstable woman while his fiancée has been away sheltering with her family during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now as the restrictions are lifting, his time is running out and this woman is getting more and more volatile. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Indican Pictures). Read more here

Monsieur Hire

(1989 -- France) Sandrine Bonnaire, Michel Blanc. Adapted from the book by Georges Simenon, "Monsieur Hire" is a film of gorgeously muted widescreen color and funereal beauty that coolly unpacks sexual obsession and romantic love with intelligence and understated intensity. A young girl is brutally murdered. The prime suspect is a cold and reclusive man who is obsessed with his beautiful neighbor. He spends his nights watching her through his window, but when she discovers that she is being spied on, she becomes the aggressor in an erotically charged relationship that leads to a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. Extras: New interview with director Patrice Leconte and star Sandrine Bonnaire; audio commentary track by Wade Major, producer/host of the DigiGods podcast, film critic for CineGods.com and KPCC FilmWeek; trailers. (Cohen Film Collection).

Nope

photo for Nope (2022) Following their father’s shocking death, Hollywood animal wrangler OJ Daniel Kaluuya) and his sister Emerald (Keke Palmer) begin observing unexplained phenomena on their vast Southern California ranch that leads them down an obsessive rabbit hole as they plot attempts to capture the mystery on camera. Along with a former child star turned family theme park ringmaster (Steven Yeun) who neighbors the siblings, the pair’s efforts to chase the spectacle soon bring terrifying consequences and unimaginable horror. The result is a complex social thriller that unpacks the seeds of violence, risk and opportunism that are inseparable from the romanticized history of the American West ... and from show business itself. Vitals: Director: Jordan Peele. Stars: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Michael Wincott, Brandon Perea. 2021, CC, MPAA rating: R, 130 min., Sci Fi, North American box office gross: $122.466 million, worldwide $166.451 million, Universal. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Code, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Extras: Deleted scenes; gag reel; "Call Him Jean Jacket" featurette; "Mystery Man of Muybridge" featurette. Blu-ray adds "Shadows: The Making of Nope" 56-minute documentary that explores the production ... and meaning of "Nope." Read more here 3 stars
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Quiet Days in Clichy

(1970 - France) Paul Valjean, Wayne Rodda, Ulla Koppel, Avi Sagild, Susanne Krage. Back in 1970, controversial Danish artist Jens Jørgen Thorsen tackled the impossible - translating author Henry Miller's semi-autobiographical novella "Quiet Days in Clichy" to the big screen. In it, he captures the youthful spirit and liberated sexuality Miller experienced in his Bohemian days as an expat in Paris, portraying an American writer Joey and his French pal Carl sharing an apartment in the Parisian district of Clichy. While both men are broke and starving, it is no deterrent to their pursuit of desire for sexual adventures. Filmed in the French new-wave style of Godard and amplified by an original soundtrack by Woodstock favorite "Country Joe" McDonald, "Quiet Days in Clichy" is not for those offended by Joey and Carl’s uninhibited sexual escapades. A European hit, when "Quiet Days in Clichy" made its way to the United States it was quickly seized by authorities, claiming it to be nothing more than obscene, pornographic filth, citing some of its sexually explicit moments. After protracted litigation against the government by its' US distributor, the film was eventually cleared, but mysteriously became lost. But now, more than 50 years later, Blue Underground has resurrected this important "adults only" classic, presenting it in a brand-new restoration, scanned in 4K 16-bit from its recently discovered uncut & uncensored original 35mm fine-grain negative. Formats: DVD, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo. Extras: "Songs of Clichy" interview with Country Joe McDonald; "Dirty Books, Dirty Movies: Barney Rosset on Henry Miller" interview with Henry Miller’s editor and publisher Barney Rosset; "Midnight Blue" interview with Barney Rosset; new deleted scene; new theatrical trailer; new poster & still gallery; new book cover gallery; new court documents. (Blue Underground).
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Ray Donovan: The Complete Series

(2013-20) 29-disc set with 82 episodes. Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, Ray Donovan does the dirty work for LA's top power players. The series stars Liev Schreiber in his first lead television role as the go-to guy who makes the problems of the city's celebrities, superstar athletes, and business moguls disappear. This powerful drama unfolds when his father, played by Oscar-winner Jon Voight, is unexpectedly released from prison, setting off a chain of events that shakes the Donovan family to its core. Formats: DVD. Extras: "Ray Donovan: The Movie." (CBS/Paramount).

Satan's Little Helper

(2004) Nine-year-old Douglas Whooly (Alexander Brickel) is obsessed with the handheld video game "Satan's Little Helper," and annoyed that the attention of his big sister Jenna (Katheryn Winnick) is being distracted by her new boyfriend Alex (Stephen Graham). These two concerns collide on Halloween, when Douglas witnesses a serial killer in a devil mask (Joshua Annex) posing his victims like outdoor All Hallow's Eve displays. Not photo for Satan's Little Helpercomprehending how real the carnage is, Douglas becomes this Satan's little helper -- and that's very bad news for Alex, for Douglas and Jenna's mom Merrill (Amanda Plummer), and ultimately for their entire town. A different kind of Halloween horror film, "Satan's Little Helper" combines grisly killings with a mile-wide streak of savage humor. Written and directed by cult favorite Jeff Lieberman, it satirizes the way video games can seize hold of young minds, and is driven by the inability of Douglas (and others) to distinguish the Satan Man's nasty crimes from All Hallow's prankery. Featuring one of Plummer's most eccentric performances, the film has built a cult following on video and now makes its uncut high-definition Blu-ray debut, carrying a bagful of supplementary treats. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Audio commentary from director Jeff Lieberman; vintage behind-the-scenes featurette; "The Devil and the Details: Making Satan's Little Helper"; "Mister Satan's Neighborhood" tour of the filming locations with director Lieberman; promotional trailer. (Synapse Films). Read more here

Titans: The Complete Third Season

(2021) Three-disc set with all 13 episodes. In the explosive third season, Jason Todd's journey as Robin comes to a gruesome end only for him to return to Gotham as Red Hood with a vengeance to take down his old team. Meanwhile, Barbara Gordon, the former Batgirl and current acting Commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department, is wary of the Titans now being back in Gotham, but her history with Dick Grayson leads her to accept their help in the GCPD's investigation of Red Hood. Formats: Blu-ray, Digital. Extras: "Titans Expanded" featurette; "Titans: Worlds Within Worlds" featurette; "raining a Metahuman"; "Welcome to Gotham" behind-the-scenes featurette; more. (Warner).

Waking Up Dead

(2022) Gabriel Sousa, Judy Geeson, Traci Lords, Nelson Arrieta Jr., Caio Ara, Angelic Zambrana, Patricia McKenzie. Beautiful and self-destructive, hot-shot actor Danny Maldonado was once about to conquer Hollywood. Now, just a few years later, his career has flatlined, his boyfriend has dumped him and his long-estranged drug addict mother is dying. But when he's called in to audition for the lead role in the most talked-about new series in Hollywood, Danny vows to clean up his act, win his ex back and give the greatest audition of his life. What could go wrong? Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Breaking Glass Pictures). Read more here


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