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OnVideo's Weekly Guide to Home Video Releases

Tuesday, February 25 -- Monday, March 2

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  • Frozen II

    photo for Frozen II Why was Elsa born with magical powers? The answer is calling her and threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she'll set out on a dangerous but remarkable journey. In "Frozen," Elsa feared her powers were too much for the world. In "Frozen II," she must hope they are enough. Vitals: Director: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee. Stars: Voices of Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Sterling K. Brown, Evan Rachel Wood. 2019, CC, MPAA rating: PG, 103 min., Animated Family, Box office gross: $466.476, million, Disney. Extras: TBA.
    4 stars


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  • Knives Out

    photo for Knives Out A fun, modern-day murder mystery tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie where everyone is a suspect. When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death. Vitals: Director: Rian Johnson. Stars: Christopher Plummer, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana De Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford, Jaeden Martell. 2019, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 131 min., Crime Comedy, Box office gross: $147.004 million, Lionsgate. Extras: Audio commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson, director of photography Steve Yedlin, and actor Noah Segan; in-theatre commentary by Rian Johnson; two deleted scenes; "Making a Murder” eight-part documentary; “Rian Johnson: Planning the Perfect Murder” featurette; writer-director and cast Q&A; marketing gallery; “Meet the Thrombeys” viral ads.
    2 stars



    This Week's Digital Releases

    February 25

    Bombshell: Based on the real scandal, this is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; Fox News, and the explosive story of the three women newscasters who brought down the infamous man -- Roger Ailes -- who created it. (DVD, Blu-ray release: March 10)

    Color Out of Space: After a meteorite lands in the front yard of their farm, Nathan Gardner (Nicolas Cage) and his family find themselves battling a mutant extraterrestrial organism as it infects their minds and bodies, transforming their quiet rural life into a technicolor nightmare. (DVD, Blu-ray release: Day & date)

    Spiral Farm: When two outsiders arrive on an isolated commune, seventeen-year old Anahita begins to question her role at home, and what a future out in the world-at-large could be. (VOD only)

    Uncut Gems: A charismatic jeweler (Adam Sandler) makes a high-stakes bet that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. In a precarious high-wire act, he must balance business and family, fending off adversaries on all sides in pursuit of the ultimate win. (DVD, Blu-ray release: March 10)

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    The Astrologer (1977) Before he became NYC’s favorite 80s action auteur with hits like "The Exterminator," "The Protector," and "Shakedown," as well as executive producer of grindhouse classics that included "Maniac Cop," "Frankenhooker" and "Basket Case 2 & 3", writer-director James Glickenhaus made his feature debut with this bizarre tale of government skullduggery, satanic killings, zodiacal mayhem, and messianic horror. Playboy centerfold Monica Tidwell stars in the ultra-obscure thriller. Also known as "Suicide Cult" and a one-time U.K. Section 3 "Video Nasty," the film is based on the novel by John Cameron. In a 4k scan from the director’s personal answer print. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. Extras: "Sign of the Times": James Glickenhaus on "The Astrologer"; "Monica and the Astrologer" interview with Actress Monica Tidwell; "Tales From the Set" interviews with filmmakers Brendan Faulkner and Frank M. Farel, "Zodiacal Locations" filming sites. (Severin Films).

    The Beast and the Magic Sword (1983 -- Spain) Paul Naschy, Shigeru Amachi, Beatriz Escudero, Junko Asahina, Violeta Cela, Yoko Fuji. In the 16th Century, the lycanthrope Waldemar Daninsky goes from his native Europe to Japan, seeking a way to cure himself of being a werewolf. Only a Japanese sorcerer named Kian and a magic silver sword can save him. Co-starring Japanese stage and screen veteran Shigeru Amachi, and shot in the studios of Toshiro Mifune, the film is a highly successful and colorful melding of European werewolf legends and dark Japanese fantasy. It features a fight between a werewolf and a tiger, an evil scarlet-cloaked witch who imprisons Daninsky, a sword fight with a troupe of ghost samurai, and many other unforgettable scenes. This is the first Blu-ray release of this film and its first-ever US release and includes both a full-frame version and a widescreen version. 4k digitally restored transfer from a film negative. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: "The Smile of the Wolf" interview with star Paul Naschy, introduction to the film by Naschy, interview with the writer and critic Gavin Baddeley. audio commentary with the cast, original trailer. (Mondo Macabro).

    The Climbers (2019 -- China) Wu Jing, Zhang Ziyi, Jackie Chan. A cinematic retelling of the first Chinese climbers to summit Mount Everest - the first ever to do so from the North Ridge. Well-known as the most challenging side of the mountain, the perilous journey takes its toll on the mountaineers, physically and mentally, forcing them to make life or death decisions at every turn. Formats: Blu-ray, Digital. (Well Go USA).

    Color Out of Space (2019) Nicolas Cage, Joely Richardson, Madeleine Arthur, Brendan Meyer, Julian Hilliard, Elliot Knight, Q'orianka Kilch. After a meteorite lands in the front yard of their farm, Nathan Gardner (Cage) and his family find themselves battling a mutant extraterrestrial organism as it infects their minds and bodies, transforming their quiet rural life into a technicolor nightmare. Based on the H.P. Lovecraft short story. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, VOD, Digital. Extras: "The Making of Color Out of Space," deleted scenes, photo gallery. (RLJE Films).

    photo for Deadly Manor Deadly Manor (1990 -- Italy) An old, dark house. A maniac on the loose. An orgy of bloodlust! All the hallmarks of late master of Spanish macabre José Ramón Larraz ("Edge of the Axe," "Vampyres") are present and correct in the final horror movie from one of the genre's most unheralded filmmakers. Whilst en route to a lake, a group of youngsters make an unscheduled stop-off at a remote, seemingly abandoned mansion where they plan to spend the night. But the property is full of foreboding signs - a blood-stained car wreck in the garden, coffins in the basement, scalps in the closet, and photographs of a beautiful but mysterious woman adorning every corner of the house. Before daybreak, the group will unwittingly uncover the strange and terrifying truth that lurks behind the walls of this dreadful place. The last in a trio of transcontinental slice-and-dice co-productions helmed by Larraz towards the end of the 80s (all of which he directed under the anglicized moniker of Joseph Braunstein), "Deadly Manor" - released on VHS in the US under the title "Savage Lust" - is a fitting capper to the director's prolific career in fear, now finally unearthed for the first time on Blu-ray. New 2K restoration from original film elements. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: New audio commentary with Kat Ellinger and Samm Deighan; newly-filmed interview with actress Jennifer Delora; "Making a Killing" newly-filmed interview with producer Brian Smedley-Aston; extract from an archival interview with Jose Larraz; original "Savage Lust" VHS trailer; image gallery; original script and shooting schedule (BD-ROM content); reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Adam Rabalais; FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by author John Martin. (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment).



    The Deadly Trap (aka La Maison Sous Les Arbres) (1971 -- France) From René Clément, the acclaimed director of "Forbidden Games," "Purple Noon" and "Joy House," comes this top-notch thriller starring Faye Dunaway, Frank Langella, Barbara Parkins and Maurice Ronet. Jill and Philip (Dunaway and Langella) are an American couple who live in Paris with their two children. Their world is torn apart when the children go missing and may have been kidnapped. In a frantic struggle to recover them alive and well, the couple's lives begin to fall apart at the seams, as Jill's mental state deteriorates and Philip photo for Frozen IIstruggles to make sense of what is happening to them. Based on the bestselling novel "The Children Are Gone" by Arthur Cavanaugh. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. Extras: Audio commentary by entertainment journalist and author Bryan Reesman. (KL Studio Classics).

    Frozen II (2019) Voices of Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Sterling K. Brown, Evan Rachel Wood. Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa's powers in order to save their kingdom. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, 4K Ultra HD, VOD, Digital. Extras: TBA. (Disney).

    Hudson River Massacre (1965 -- Italy) Canada, Nineteenth century. The Hudson Bay Company, with James Sullivan (Santiago Rivero) at the helm and supported by the British Mounted Police, impose unacceptable conditions on native trappers. A group led by Leo Limoux (Franco Fantasia), rebel in photo for Hudson River Massacreretaliation. Victor DeFrois (George Martin), a trapper who, until the execution of his brother by the British soldiers had remained neutral, kidnaps Ann Sullivan (Giulia Rubini), daughter of the ruthless owner of the Hudson Bay Company, to use as a bartering tool while the rebels seek to disrupt and gain control of the company's business. What Victor didn't count on was falling in love with his hostage, in this classic spaghetti western written and directed by Amando de Ossorio ("Tombs of the Blind Dead"). Formats: DVD. (MVD Classics).

    Knives Out (2019) Christopher Plummer, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana De Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford, Jaeden Martell. When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. photo for Knives Out Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, VOD, Digital. Extras: Audio commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson, director of photography Steve Yedlin, and actor Noah Segan; in-theatre commentary by Rian Johnson; two deleted scenes; "Making a Murder” eight-part documentary; “Rian Johnson: Planning the Perfect Murder” featurette; writer-director and cast Q&A; marketing gallery; “Meet the Thrombeys” viral ads. (Lionsgate).

    Norm of the North: Family Vacation (2020) Voices of Lisa Durupt, Jonathan Holmes, Brian Drummond, Lee Tockar, Paul Dobson, Cole Howard, Andrew Toth, Jennifer Cameron. An "e-NORM-ous" animated family adventure. Overwhelmed by his Kingly duties, Norm struggles to make time for both his kingdom and his family. But when his crown is mysteriously stolen in the dead of the night. Norm must embark on an epic journey -- disguised as a family vacation. Norm sets out to track down the thief and find his crown -- and learns the valuable lesson that by working together as a family, nothing is impossible. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Lionsgate).

    photo for Paris is Burning Paris is Burning (1990) Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City's African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. Made over seven years, "Paris Is Burning" offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion "houses," from fierce contests for trophies to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia, transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty. Featuring legendary voguers, drag queens, and trans women-including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza-Paris Is Burning brings it, celebrating the joy of movement, the force of eloquence, and the draw of community. "Paris Is Burning" was restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive in conjunction with Sundance Institute and Outfest UCLA Legacy Project. Preservation was funded by Sundance Institute, Outfest, and the Andrew J. Kuehn Jr. Foundation. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray Disc with new 2K digital restoration, supervised by director Jennie Livingston, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray. Extras: New conversation between Livingston, ball community members Sol Pendavis and Freddie Pendavis, and filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris; over an hour of never-before-seen outtakes; audio commentary from 2005, featuring Livingston, ball community members Freddie Pendavis and Willi Ninja, and film editor Jonathan Oppenheim; episode of "The Joan Rivers Show" from 1991, featuring Livingston and ball community members Dorian Corey, Pepper LaBeija, Freddie Pendavis, and Willi Ninja; trailer. (The Criterion Collection).

    Pet Sematary Two Collector’s Edition (1992) Edward Furlong, Anthony Edwards, Clancy Brown, Jared Rushton. Sometimes dead is better. But the shocking terror that plagued Ludlow, Maine, in "Pet Sematary" is still very much alive in this sequel to the 1989 hit film. After the death of his wife, veterinarian Chase Matthews and his 13-year-old son, Jeff, move to Ludlow to rebuild their lives. Antagonized by the neighborhood kids, Jeff befriends another outsider, Drew Gilbert, who lives in fear of his cruel stepfather, Gus. After Gus cold-bloodedly shoots Drew's beloved dog, the boys bury the body in the local Indian burial grounds – a place rumored to have the powers of resurrection. But when evil is awakened, the boys realize that sometimes you should just let dead dogs lie. New 4K scan of the original camera negative approved by director Mary Lambert. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: New audio commentary with director Mary Lambert, new "Young and Brooding" interview with actor Edward Furlong, new "Playing Over the Top" interview with actor Clancy Brown, new "My First Film" interview with actor Jason McGuire, new "A Thousand Dollar Bet" interview with special makeup effects creator Steve Johnson, new "Orchestrated Grunge" interview with composer Mark Governor, theatrical trailer. (Scream Factory).

    Quai des Orfèvres (aka Jenny Lamour) (1947 -- France) From Henri-Georges Clouzot, the legendary director of "The Wages of Fear" and "Diabolique," comes this classic film noir co-written by Clouzot and Jean Ferry ("L'Enfer," "Manon"). Come see the fabulous Jenny Lamour, the singer with stars in her eyes! Ignoring the protest of her covetous husband Maurice (Bernard Blier), Jenny (Suzy Delair) pursues a meeting with a lecherous movie financier. When Maurice attempts to crash the rendezvous, it's murder! Enter Inspector Antoine (Louis Jouvet), whose seasoned instincts lead him down a circuitous path of alibis and deceit. Set within the vibrant dance halls and historic crime corridors of 1940s Paris, "Quai des Orfèvres" was beautifully shot in stunning black-and-white by Armand Thirard ("... And God Created Woman," "La Vérité"). 4K Restoration. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. Extras: Audio commentary by film critic Nick Pinkerton, interviews with director Henri-Georges Clouzot and actors Bernard Blier, Suzy Delair and Simone Renant, from the 1971 French TV program "Au Cinéma Ce Soir," theatrical trailer. (KL Studio Classics).

    photo for Three Fantastic Journeys by Karel Zeman Three Fantastic Journeys by Karel Zeman A one-of-a-kind silver-screen illusionist, Czechoslovak filmmaker Karel Zeman devoted his career to transporting viewers to realms beyond their wildest imagining. The deft, breathtaking combinations of live-action and animation techniques that he pioneered in the postwar years earned him comparisons to legends such as Georges Méliès, and an array of followers that includes Jan Švankmajer, Terry Gilliam, and Wes Anderson. Presented here are three of Zeman's most enchanting fantasies -- a boys' adventure into the mists of prehistory, a Jules Verne-derived flight of fancy, and an exotic eighteenth-century tall tale -- all of them treasure chests of wondrous sights, tactile textures, and headlong yarn-spinning that helped put Czechoslovak cinema on the international map. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. (The Criterion Collection).

    V.C. Andrews’ Casteel Family 5 Movie Series The best-selling family drama books by V.C. Andrews -- about the deeply rooted chaos and drama of the Casteel family -- come to life in their Lifetime Original movies: "Heaven," "Dark Angel," "Fallen Hearts," "Gates of Paradise," and "Web of Dreams" available for the first time in this complete five-film collection. The movies star Annalise Basso, Julie Benz, Jason Priestley, Kelly Rutherford and Daphne Zuniga. Formats: DVD. (Lionsgate).


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