‘Fright Night 2: New Blood’ Finds New Life On Blu-ray This October
August 20th, 2013 by Aaron Neuwirth
So a sequel to the 2011 Fright Night is arriving on Blu-ray this October. The remake was a film that I actually really enjoyed quite a bit and while that film was a flop at the box office, for whatever reason, a direct-to-Blu-ray release sequel is on its way. I know I should not be too excited about this, but I do enjoy this universe and am intrigued enough by seeing another iteration of this story play out. The added fun of Jaime Murray (Dexter, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena) to the mix could make for a decent way to spend 90 minutes. On October 1st everyone will have the chance to find out for themselves, so read on to learn a bit more about this upcoming release.
A hero will rise on November 12th when Man of Steel flies onto retail shelves (or off with sales) in many different flavors such as a Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, a Blu-ray Combo Pack, a DVD 2-Disc Special Edition, a 3D Limited Collector’s Edition and even in different digital forms via your favorite online Digital Download stores. Warner Bros. has packed nearly 4 hours worth of special features into this and all the disc versions will also include an UltraViolet copy too. So lace up those red boots, find your blue spandex and grab that red table cloth again because it’s time to go flying this fall. Check out all the specs and cover art via the full press release below. 
Scream Factory continues its rampage of making Blu-ray horror fans a happy lot. At San Diego Comic Con last month, they announced a slew of upcoming titles. As a bonus, they also shared the news that they had finalized a deal to release the long sought after, fan demanded and legendary “Cabal Cut” of the 1990 Clive Barker film, Nightbreed. Today, they (teaming with Morgan Creek Productions) give their first “official” announcement of it and some other details regarding how it came to fruition. It appears as if the phrase “Cabal Cut” will only end up being fanspeak as they look to make an effort of referring to where the term “Cabal” came from but clearly labeling this as an “Extended Director’s Cut”. This is going to definitely be one of the biggest horror catalog releases next year and they definitely know what they have on their hands with what they’re calling an “aggressive rollout”. Since its Scream Factory, I don’t need to tell you how great the bonus features and box art are going to be. As always, stay tuned to 
Well it’s that time of the year again! No, it’s not quite fall or the official start of the NFL season yet, but it’s getting pretty damn close. But let’s not be coy about it. You know what time it is! It’s the time of the year I love most…the month of August…because it’s my birthday! Haha. But no, seriously…this is the time of year when Anchor Bay Entertainment fills our company mailbox with AMC Walking Dead goodies…most notably the coveted Blu-ray release. And the month of August also means one more certain thing for the lovers of all things zombie. It signifies that the month of October and the beginning of a new season of The Walking Dead is less than 60 days away. Hooray! Premature celebration is in the air! However, in the meantime, let’s not put the carrot in front of the carriage just yet. Let’s take our time…maybe the next ten minutes or so and talk in depth about one of the hottest shows on television currently and one hell of a tension filled season. Of course I’m talking about the August 27th Blu-ray release of The Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season. 
Before visiting The Great Gatsby theatrically this spring, I strongly held the opinion that this was either going to be one of those films you’d love or you’d hate with uncompromising passion, no middle ground in the equation. I know I found myself seriously conflicted in how I felt about it for months before I saw it. The first trailer did nothing to persuade me that this was a film I must-see. Other than my infinite love for Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge masterpiece, I had not one ounce of desire to partake in a viewing. And then came the second theatrical trailer and it totally erased all the negativity I had surrounding the picture. Despite not being the biggest fan of Carey Mulligan, I found myself longing to see this spectacular unfold on screen. And then boom! A third trailer was released and I felt a little uneasy again until I saw a preview for the film on the Cloud Atlas Blu-ray I was reviewing at the time. Talk about indecisiveness, eh? All I know is that after seeing this twice now I continuously melt over the heart wrenching love story, but I do know this…if you are not a fan of Moulin Rouge, this is not a movie for you. Be warned and move on below with caution. 
The day is finally upon us. A day that feels like it took forever to come. Honestly, I was unsure if this day would ever happen, but the sequel to 2010’s Kick-Ass is finally here!!! And it’s aptly named…Kick-Ass 2. Well, let’s be honest. They could have been a little more creative with that title, but I’m overjoyed this puppy is now in fruition and seeing the light of day. So I’ll take what I can get. And like it’s predecessor, Kick-Ass 2 is a superhero action comedy based on the comic book of the same name and the series known simply as Hit-Girl, which bridges the gaps between the first movie and the rise of the costumed heroes within the second film, by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. The only difference this time out is we are minus Nicholas Cage and Matthew Vaughn, who directed the first film, is now a co-producer as Jeff Wadlow takes helm of everything we see onscreen. So let the ass-kicking begin! 
I don’t know much about the film, but the quotes about it and the synopsis sure get me eager to see what this film has to offer. It looks like I’ll be finding out on October 15 as Hong Kong crime film master Johnny To brings his latest release to Blu-ray. Hong Kong cinema usually produces some great crime dramas, so I’m pretty excited to tackle this one. It appears to be an on the clock chase thriller. An inmate on death row for making meth has been given an opportunity to get out of his death sentence if he turns informant and brings down a powerful cartel. He’s got 72 hours. Sound pretty cool to me. After the jump you’ll find details regarding this release as well as a preorder link. 
I can’t say growing up that I was a Dolph Lundgren fan. Even if I wasn’t big on him then, looking back there’s some sort of nostalgia with him though. I never watched his ‘solo’ movies due to my childhood bias as he was the bad guy from Rocky IV and killed Apollo Creed. The only adventures I went on with Dolph were Masters Of The Universe (not even he could stop my boyhood He-Man fandom) and Universal Soldier. So, coming into Dark Angel (known in the US as I Come In Peace), I am quite the noob. And, boy, Scream Factory’s release has me itching to dig further into the Lundgren back catalog with this release. Oddly, I never knew of this movie’s existence until now. I don’t remember anything from it, be it box art at the video store or catching a few minutes on TV. This was a completely fresh viewing. 
Scream Factory brings us its first giant monster movie in Q: The Winged Serpent. This one is a little seen (nowadays) monster film starring some popular veteran character actors in David Carradine, Richard Roundtree and Michael Moriarty (and the feature film debut of John Capodice). The film was well received upon release by critics. Maybe this new release will help to find itself some newer fans. I can see it as a film that some may easily turn their nose nose up at quickly due to its “dated” fx. But I assure you the book is much better than its cover here. Its definitely a good rendition of some fun Saturday afternoon matinee kind of fun. 
Da Vinci’s Demons doesn’t street until September 3rd, but you can get a jump on some of its bonus material now! Starz/Anchor Bay has provided us with a deleted scene and bonus featurette from the upcoming Season 1 release. The deleted scene comes from Episode 5. “Dressing Da Vinci” is the name of the bonus featurette which features David Goyer, the costume designers and actors discussing the reasoning and meaning of the costume styles and choices. I’m intrigued to learn more about this series as I’ll be reviewing it for you in time for its release date. Below you’ll find the clips and the preorder link. 
In 1927, archaeologists unearthed a major historical find in Turkey. What happened next is the stuff of legend…and nightmares! The terror rises when Anchor Bay Films presents the September 10th release of The Black Waters of Echo’s Pond on Blu-ray and DVD. And honestly guys, all you need to know is the following. Scream Queen favorite DANIELLE HARRIS IS IN THIS! There! Enough said. You are all free to check out the press release and the clips below provided by my favorite PR person in the industry and pre-order this title now by clicking 
