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January 17th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
As you could probably predict, I’m very excited about this one. This is one of the most notable “Golden Age” slasher films of the 1980s. When doing your research on the era, this one is a pivotal movie to add to your watching. Scream Factory had originally released the first 3 movies of this series in a Roger Corman box set of the franchise. Here they’ve been able to find and develop a new HD print of the film that they once had not been able to do. They’ve brought over the old bonus content and added a new interview to boot. This is an exciting release, and I’m sure the film is going to look like never before on Blu-ray. Its nice that like the Visiting Hours/Bad Dreams 2 pack coming in February, these Shout! Factory horror movies are able to cross over into the more appropriate Scream Factory catalog (They also retroactively consider the Shout! released Blu-ray of The Stepfather a Scream Factory title, too). There are no plans right now to release part 2 and 3 of The Slumber Party Massacre series on Blu-ray, but if the sales of this one do well, then we can be sure that they would definitely start looking into it. This one releases in March and you can find all the details and a preorder below! Continue reading ‘SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE Drills Its Way To Blu-ray March 18!’
January 17th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
Here’s a flick that has really garnered a lot of attention, not only when it came out theatrically last year, but also during the holiday season when it was mentioned on just about everyone’s Top 10 list of films in 2013. And going into the Awards season here shortly, you can rest assured that you haven’t heard the last of what many consider Alfonso Cuaron’s masterpiece, Gravity. Heck! We haven’t even scratched the surface yet, but we are definitely going to make a deep incision today and break open the bread with joyous word from Warner Bros. that Gravity now has a Blu-ray release date! Drum roll please…it is…(more drums)…February 25th! Check out the full press release below and pre-order your Blu-ray copy today! Continue reading ‘Take A Space Ride With ‘Gravity’ & Own On Blu-ray 2/25!’
January 17th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
I was seeing a lot of lists regarding people’s most anticipated films of the year and I figured I would post one too. Many directors, writers, and actors that I admire have films hitting theaters this year, so it was nice to dig into the upcoming release schedule of this year and really figure out what I am looking forward to. The problem then became how to rank these films. Given that I just struggled to put together a top ten list for 2013, I figured I would take a different approach with this list. The following is a list of films I am looking forward to, separated out by month, with mentions of a few other films as well. One must also keep in mind that I am going mostly by mainstream films with established release dates (that could potentially change). With all of that out of the way, here we go:
Continue reading ‘Aaron’s Most Anticipated Films of 2014 By Month’
January 16th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Shout! Factory brings home the IFC series Bullet In The Face. The show is another from the creator of Sledge Hammer!, Alan Spencer. It had a 6 episode run on the network, airing all the episodes between 2 nights. The show was shot in Canada and features Eric Roberts and Eddie Izzard is special guest star role capacity. It features a lot of outlandish comedy focusing on violence with a bit of a neo-noir tone. While the show was short lived, it picked up notoriety from its DVD releases in other countries and now has a cult fanbase similar to the creators other works. Its hitting shelves soon, so lets take a look at it. Continue reading ‘Bullet In The Face – The Complete Series (DVD Review)’
January 16th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Does the world need another Jack Ryan? The character, created by writer Tom Clancy, has never quite taken off, despite their now being five films that feature him. The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games, and Clear and Present Danger are solid spy thrillers/procedurals, but are not 90s films that many seem to single out all that often. This sentiment was challenged in 2002 with The Sum of All Fears, the first reboot of the Jack Ryan character. Despite receiving decent-to-positive reviews then, The Bourne Identity arrived around the same time, made around the same amount of money, but basically buried Ryan’s analyst ways, as audiences favored the kinetic spy action. Now we have another take on the character in a new film that flirts with what audiences like in the Bourne films, but still tries to be a Clancy-style spy thriller. The results are unfortunately very average.
Continue reading ‘‘Jack Ryan’: Plain Recruit (Movie Review)’
January 16th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
There is not much work to be done when reviewing a film like Ride Along. It is a comedy, so I cannot exactly say whether someone will laugh or not, as it is all subjective. The film is a buddy cop movie, which follows a long list of mismatched pairings designed to work, based on chemistry and the potential comedy that comes with it. Lastly, the film heavily relies on how much they enjoy a specific performer. Basically, Ride Along is a completely inoffensive comedy that puts the spotlight on Kevin Hart. Ice Cube is around to provide straight man support, but if you like Hart, this film may be mildly entertaining. There is not much more to it than that, but hey, I can still dig into this film anyway and see if anything else important comes to light.
Continue reading ‘Buckle Up With Cube, ‘Ride Along’ With Hart, Laugh Maybe (Movie Review)’
January 16th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
After an ill-fated weekend of gambling in Las Vegas, four friends on the run from a loan shark find themselves stranded in the Nevada desert. But debt troubles may be the least of their worries when the group discovers that something unearthly may be stalking them. Director Jason R. Miller s UNIDENTIFIED cleverly mixes sci-fi suspense with comedy to create a truly unique take on an otherworldly encounter. Continue reading ‘‘Unidentified’ on DVD and Digital Download February 11th’
January 15th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Hi, I’m Brandon Peters and I am not an A.C.O.D. My wife is also not a member of the Adult Children Of Divorce. So, I really don’t know what that whole thing is like, even though growing up I’ve had friends and dated women that have had divorced parents. I’ve only witnessed things as an outsider, so I’m not gonna tackle this review pointing out the accuracies and inaccuracies of the topic at hand. Why? I’m not the expert and I’m not gonna act like I am. The stuff in the film seemed real enough to me, but I can’t weigh in on experience. I suppose my experience in life is more closer to Lauren in the film’s, but my parents and grandparents have never celebrated really odd numbered anniversary dates. Continue reading ‘A.C.O.D. (Blu-ray Review)’
January 15th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
Wow! You don’t know how long I’ve been patiently waiting for Knights of Badassdom to be released! I first met Joe Lynch at the premiere of Chillerama at Comic-Con 2011 along with his cohorts Adam Green and Tim Sullivan. The very next day I talked to the man again at the press only conference for this film. Some two years later the film has yet to be released. Just when I was about to give up, late last year, word broke of its eventual release in 2014. However, I do hear rumors sadly that it’s not the cut Joe Lynch had in mind. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to some serious LARP action with Peter Dinklage and Ryan Kwanten. The film will be made available via TUGG on January 21, 2014 and on VOD February 11, 2014. So while you wait for those dates, why don’t you check out a special clip released online today along with the flick’s synopsis and poster. Enjoy! Continue reading ‘An Exclusive Clip Premiere From ‘Knights of Badassdom’’
January 14th, 2014 by Brian White
Are you hungry? I hope so because the Parker family would love to have you over for dinner. However, let me provide a word to the wise. If you are squeamish at all when it comes to gory moments in horror films, make sure you fill your belly first before viewing We Are What We Are as it may be awhile before you eat again, particularly red meat. Honest to God, I have not taken in a single piece of red meat since viewing this feature On Demand several weeks ago. I suppose I’ll be healthier for it, but this movie conjures a lot of memories in my mind every time I see a silver cooking pot, a soup bowl or a hunk of beef. So maybe I should be thanking the filmmakers here for making me a healthier eater, huh? I suppose I should, but I digress. So today, without further ado, we are here to talk about one hell of a shocking horror film finally making waves on the Blu-ray format after being available On Demand and digitally for weeks now. Ladies and gentlemen…We Are What We Are or as I like to call “We Are What We Eat.” Continue reading ‘We Are What We Are (Blu-ray Review)’
January 14th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Drafthouse Films, the film distribution arm of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, announce the simultaneous theatrical and VOD release of writer/director Ben Wheatley’s original psychological horror film, A Field In England, on February 7, 2014. Director Martin Scorsese said A Field in England is”audacious and wildly brilliant – a stunning cinematic experience.” The story takes place during the Civil War in 17th-Century England and follows a small group of deserters fleeing from a raging battle through an overgrown field. They are captured by an alchemist (Michael Smiley), who forces the group to aid him in his search to find a hidden treasure that he believes is buried in the field. Crossing a vast mushroom circle, which provides their first meal, the group quickly descend into a chaos of arguments, fighting and paranoia, and, as it becomes clear that the treasure might be something other than gold, they slowly become victim to the terrifying energies trapped inside the field. Continue reading ‘‘A Field in England’ Arrives in Theaters & VOD/Digital Platforms February 7th, 2014!’
January 14th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
After a mysterious, lost night on their honeymoon, a newlywed couple finds themselves dealing with an earlier-than-planned pregnancy. While recording everything for posterity, the husband begins to notice odd behavior in his wife that they initially write off to nerves, but, as the months pass, it becomes evident that the dark changes to her body and mind have a much more sinister origin. Sound interesting? Well if so, then you’re in luck because I have a video for you to watch below. Let’s just say it’s about one angry and pissed off baby. LOL. I love it! Enjoy!
Continue reading ‘‘Devil’s Due’ Video Surprise!’
January 14th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Dylan McDermott of the TV Series
Hostages and
American Horror Story, stars as Robert Saunders, a New York City mechanic who is knocked unconscious at his birthday dinner and wakes up to find himself locked inside the restaurant’s walk-in freezer. But why he’s there – and how he’ll survive – will reveal a chilling nightmare of mistaken identity, the Russian mob, a missing $8 million, and a wounded cop (Peter Facinelli of
THE TWILIGHT SAGA) who may hold the key to it all. The temperature is dropping. The fear is growing. And for a man caught between frozen death and vicious thugs, what happens next may lead to the most cold-blooded twist of all.
Continue reading ‘Freezer (Blu-ray Review)’
January 14th, 2014 by Brandon Peters
Get the Top 10 Blu-rays of 2014 lists ready, we’ve got a potential suitor. William Friedkin’s kind of “lost” film Sorcerer is making the leap to Blu-ray. The film is one that wasn’t very well received upon released, but in the previous year has been gaining steam and has been reevaluated as an unappreciated gem. I think its exciting when there’s some secret or newly discovered piece of any legendary director’s history. This will be getting a 4K restoration treatment. If its anything like the restoration for The Exorcist and the 2nd iteration of The French Connection, we’re in for a real treat here. For many it will be like watching the film with fresh new eyes for the very first time. There’s been an excitement building for it for years as Friedkin struggled to find who had the rights to the film and then went through the courts to get those rights back. Now, he’s got it and he’s overseeing the whole thing. Hopefully if this does well, maybe we’ll see that Cruising movie of his on Blu-ray that I put as a part of my wishlist last year. Continue reading ‘Sorcerer Makes Its Long Awaited Debut On Blu-ray April 22nd!’
January 14th, 2014 by Blu-ray Brian
Ever since Gregg Senko had the iron balls to put this title as his number one movie of 2013 over here, I’ve been wanting to check this one out! And who can blame him really? I have heard nothing but good things about it. So yes! I’m eager and check me off as excited to check this one out in March when Fox and MGM releases The Book Thief on Blu-ray March 11th and on Digital HD February 25th. Make sure you click on the pre-order link below and check out the full press release too, courtesy of Fox. Enjoy! Continue reading ‘‘The Book Thief’ Steals The Spotlight On Blu-ray This March!’
January 14th, 2014 by Sean Ferguson
Golden Globe Award winner Matthew McConaughey (Mud, Magic Mike) delivers a career-defining performance as Texas cowboy Ron Woodroof in the inspiring and powerful story of an imperfect man’s fight for survival during an uncertain time in America. Texas cowboy Ron Woodroof (McConaughey) sees his free-wheeling life overturned when he’s diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live. Determined to survive, Woodroof decides to take matters in his own hands by tracking down alternative treatments from all over the world by means both legal and illegal. After his journey to find a cure leads him to an unlikely ally in Rayon played by Golden Globe Award winner Jared Leto (Lord of War, Alexander), he establishes a hugely successful “buyers’ club” and unites a band of outcasts in a struggle for dignity and acceptance that inspires in ways no one could have imagined. Continue reading ‘Dallas Buyers Club Comes to Blu-ray this February’
January 14th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Hot off the success of the shared-world vampire prose anthology,V-Wars, IDW and New York Times best-selling and multiple Bram Stoker award-winning horror author,Jonathan Maberry conspire once again to continue the battle that rages between humans and vampires in the all-new ongoing comic book series coming this May. V-Wars is set in a world transformed by a global pandemic caused by a millennial-old virus that, once triggered, affects individuals differently depending on their DNA. The result is vampires as unique as their cultures and a response from those unaffected humans like never seen before. “The vampires people used to believe in weren’t charming romantic antiheroes. They were monsters,” says writer Maberry. “Each culture had their own legends, and each of these vampires was completely different from the others; and all of them were different from the vampires in pop-culture. We went directly to the source: the myths and legends of vampires around the world and throughout history. Old-school, scary, and complicated.” Continue reading ‘‘V-Wars’ Makes Its Comic Book Debut!’
January 14th, 2014 by Gerard Iribe
Ancient mysteries. Powerful evil. And a fearless hero’s quest through a fantastical realm of steam-powered wonders and sinister magic. In THE ADVENTURER: THE CURSE OF THE MIDAS BOX, seventeen-year-old Mariah Mundi’s life is turned upside down when his parents vanish and his younger brother is kidnapped. Following a trail of clues to the darkly majestic Prince Regent Hotel, Mariah discovers a hidden realm of child-stealing monsters, deadly secrets and a long-lost artifact that grants limitless wealth – but also devastating supernatural power. With the fate of his world, and his family at stake, Mariah will risk everything to unravel the Curse of the Midas Box!
Continue reading ‘The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box DVD and Blu-ray Feb. 11, 2014!’
