Archive for the 'Blu-ray Reviews' Category
September 9th, 2025 by Jordan Grout
Those pesky humans are back at it again! Jurassic World Rebirth introduces a whole new set of characters out to disturb the peace and inadvertently become lunch. You’d think that after all these decades, they would learn their lesson. The pitch this time is that they need DNA samples from multiple creatures to help create a cure for heart disease. One from land (Mosasaurus), one from land (Titanosaurus), and one from the sky (Quetzalcoatlus). Once they get all three, they’ll unlock the Final Boss: the dreaded Distortus Rex, a grotesque hybrid reject that was apparently too hideous for public eyes. No helicopter is safe around this creature. All you need is a nice set of flares to distract this wobbly fool.
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September 8th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
Kettle Springs was supposed to be a place of new beginnings. For Quinn and her father, the small Midwestern town promised quiet streets and a chance to start over, but what they find is a community simmering with resentment after its once-prized corn syrup factory went up in flames. Old grudges and generational divides hang in the air, and just as the tension reaches its peak, an eerie figure in a clown costume and ruffles emerges from the fields. With Frendo the clown stalking the residents, the promise of a fresh start quickly curdles into a fight for survival. This Clown in a Cornfield 4K UHD Blu-ray Steelbook brings that story to home video with a 4K SDR transfer, DTS-HD Master Audio, and collectible packaging. For horror fans who missed its theatrical run, this disc offers a chance to revisit the blood-soaked rampage, though the film itself may leave some viewers divided.
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September 4th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
Ringo Lam’s City on Fire (1987) arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray, a landmark Hong Kong crime thriller starring Chow Yun-Fat. The film follows an undercover cop who infiltrates a gang of thieves planning a high-stakes jewelry heist, setting the stage for betrayal, loyalty, and explosive action. Known for its gritty realism and influence on the heroic bloodshed genre, City on Fire remains one of the defining titles of Hong Kong cinema in the 1980s. Continue reading ‘City on Fire (4K UHD Blu-ray Review)’
September 3rd, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
The Unholy Trinity rides into view as a dusty Western with big-name charisma—and not just the kind that dazzles, but the kind that makes you squint and ask, “Really?” Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson bring swagger and grit to a story that’s all revenge, secrets, and buried gold in 1870s Montana. It’s a film that looks good, shifts gears a bit too slowly at times, and throws a lot—sometimes too much—at the viewer. In short: entertaining enough, but rough around the edges.
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September 2nd, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
An amnesiac gunfighter rides into a world of danger and deceit in The Man Called Noon. This The Man Called Noon Blu-ray review looks at the 88 Films release, which gives fans the chance to revisit the spaghetti western oddity in HD. With no memory of who he is, and only a sympathetic outlaw by his side, Noon is forced to piece together a violent past while navigating shifting allegiances.
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September 1st, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Some films feel like they’re destined to remain animated treasures, too magical to be translated into live-action. Yet the 2025 How to Train Your Dragon proves that with the right vision and the right heart, even the most beloved animated story can soar in an entirely new way. From its opening moments on the windswept cliffs of Berk to its breathtaking dragon flights, the film re-introduces audiences to a world they thought they knew, only to discover it’s even more captivating when grounded in reality.
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August 31st, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
When The 40-Year-Old Virgin hit theaters in the summer of 2005, no one could have guessed that a raunchy R-rated comedy about a man who’d never had sex would become one of the defining comedies of its era. Directed by Judd Apatow in his feature debut, the film managed to be crude, outrageous, and yet unexpectedly sweet. Now, two decades later, it holds up not only as a cultural time capsule of mid-2000s comedy but also as the launchpad for careers and a film that helped redefine what an R-rated comedy could be.
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August 31st, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
When a franchise has lasted four decades, every new installment comes with high expectations and a bit of pressure. The Karate Kid series has always been about more than just fighting—it’s about mentorship, discipline, and finding strength in unlikely places. With Karate Kid: Legends, the torch officially passes to a new generation while still honoring the past. The question is, can it balance nostalgia with a fresh story? The answer: mostly yes.
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August 31st, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
When Disney first announced a live-action version of Lilo & Stitch for 2025, plenty of fans were nervous. How do you take a beloved, quirky, heart-on-its-sleeve animated classic from 2002 and bring it into the modern day without losing the magic? The answer is: you lean into authenticity, embrace the heart of Hawaii, and let your cast shine. The result is a film that not only honors the original but, in many ways, surpasses it.
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August 31st, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
Science fiction horror collectors have a new reason to celebrate with this Shadowzone Blu-ray review. Releasing in the UK by 88 Films, the disc brings the 1990 cult film back to life in high definition. The story follows a team of scientists experimenting with Extreme Dream Sleep, only to discover that their doorway into a parallel dimension doesn’t just open one way, something has crossed over. It’s part creature feature, part sci-fi thriller, and all cult appeal.
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August 29th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
In the mid-’90s, when the internet still felt like uncharted territory, Hackers (1995) tapped into the neon-lit dreams and anxieties of a generation just discovering life online. This Hackers 4K UHD Blu-ray review takes a fresh look at the cult favorite, a film that blurred the line between teenage rebellion and cyberspace fantasy. Nearly three decades later, its mix of style, energy, and nostalgia still sparks curiosity, making this new edition a chance to revisit the digital daydream that defined an era of dial-up imagination.
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August 27th, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Before They Were Legends, They Were Just Idiots with Coconuts…
In 1975, six British comedians set out to make a medieval epic… without horses, without much money, and without any concern for cinematic rules. What they ended up with—Monty Python and the Holy Grail—wasn’t just funny, it was revolutionary. Fifty years later, this absurd little film still stands as one of the most quotable, fearless, and flat-out ridiculous comedies ever made.
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August 23rd, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
This 1923 Season 2 Blu-ray review looks at how Paramount brings the Yellowstone prequel’s second chapter to disc, letting fans own the story instead of relying on streaming. Taylor Sheridan’s drama follows the Dutton family through the harsh realities of the 1920s, blending frontier survival with personal conflict. With Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren delivering commanding performances, 1923 expands the saga in a way that feels both epic and intimate, making this season a must-have for fans of Sheridan’s growing universe.
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August 22nd, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
Black Tight Killers Blu-ray review: Yasuharu Hasebe’s 1966 spy spoof isn’t your typical caper. This Japanese cult gem explodes with swinging ‘60s pop-art energy, where assassins groove like go-go dancers, bullets come wrapped in bubblegum, and even a vinyl record can double as a lethal weapon. Anchored by Akira Kobayashi’s cool war photographer and Chieko Matsubara’s elegant stewardess, the movie blends pulp thrills with surreal spectacle, landing somewhere between Danger: Diabolik and Modesty Blaise.
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August 14th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
The Snow Woman (1968) Blu-ray review from Radiance Films brings Tokuzo Tanaka’s haunting vision to high definition. Set against icy landscapes and steeped in Japanese folklore, this atmospheric tale blends romance, mystery, and the supernatural. With a hypnotic score by Akira Ifukube, the film envelops viewers in a world where beauty and danger walk side by side. Radiance’s new restoration captures the film’s chilling elegance, making it an essential pick for fans of classic Japanese ghost stories and world cinema. Continue reading ‘The Snow Woman (Blu-ray Review)’
August 14th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
Radiance Films delivers a stunning release with The Bride from Hades Blu-ray review, showcasing the 1968 Japanese ghost story in remarkable clarity. This haunting mix of romance, supernatural intrigue, and period drama unfolds in candlelit rooms and mist-covered courtyards, drawing viewers into its eerie elegance. For fans of Japanese cinema and collectors seeking rare titles, The Bride from Hades on Blu-ray offers both a visual feast and a long-overdue addition to the shelf.
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August 14th, 2025 by Gerard Iribe
A tale of betrayal, greed, and supernatural vengeance, The Ghost of Yotsuya remains one of Japan’s most enduring horror stories, and this Radiance Films Blu-ray gives it a crisp, shadow-soaked revival. Released in 1959 and adapted from the famed kabuki play, the film mixes ghostly chills with a slow-burn descent into human darkness. Now presented in high definition and playable on both Region A and B players, this edition invites a new audience to experience its eerie beauty and lingering sense of dread. Continue reading ‘The Ghost of Yotsuya (Blu-ray Review)’
August 11th, 2025 by Adam Toroni-Byrne
Sometimes a sequel shows up years later and feels like a cheap cash-in. Other times, it picks up right where things left off and runs with it. The Accountant 2 does a bit of both—keeping the quiet intensity and precision gunfights from the first film, but also opening up Christian Wolff in ways that make him more relatable than ever. It’s bigger, faster, and a lot more personal, swapping some of the slow-burn mystery for heart, humor, and some genuinely touching moments.
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