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[Blu-Ray Review] The Hitcher; Now Available From Warner Bros

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Director: Robert Harmon

Cast: Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh

Release Date: October 22, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

In this 1986 cult classic, director Robert Harmon thrills the viewer with the story of young Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell), who stops on the highway to pick up a hitchhiker, not knowing that by doing so, he opens the door to terrible evil. The mysterious hitcher, unforgettably portrayed by Rutger Hauer, is a relentless slaughterer, preying on those who invite him into their lives. Somewhat dismissed at the time of its original release, THE HITCHER developed a rabid fan following in the ensuing years, now properly recognized as one of the most memorable and terrifying thrillers of the 1980s. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Hitcher; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Hitcher; Now Available From Warner Bros

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Director: Robert Harmon

Cast: Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh

Release Date: October 22, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

In this 1986 cult classic, director Robert Harmon thrills the viewer with the story of young Jim Halsey (C. Thomas Howell), who stops on the highway to pick up a hitchhiker, not knowing that by doing so, he opens the door to terrible evil. The mysterious hitcher, unforgettably portrayed by Rutger Hauer, is a relentless slaughterer, preying on those who invite him into their lives. Somewhat dismissed at the time of its original release, THE HITCHER developed a rabid fan following in the ensuing years, now properly recognized as one of the most memorable and terrifying thrillers of the 1980s. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Hitcher; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] It Ends With Us; Now Available From Sony

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Director: Justin Baldoni

Cast: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Jenny Slate

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

IT ENDS WITH US, based on the global phenomenon by Colleen Hoover, tells the empowering story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively). Grappling with a painful past, Lily embarks on a new life in Boston, embraces her artistry, and passionately pursues her dream of opening her own flower shop. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her dangerous father. With the support of her friends and allies, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar) and Alyssa Kincaid (Jenny Slate), Lily must find her own strength to break the pattern or the pattern will break her. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] It Ends With Us; Now Available From Sony”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Trap; Now Available From Warner Bros 3
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[4K Ultra HD Review] Trap; Now Available From Warner Bros

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Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Cast: Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Night Shyamalan

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Trap; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Crow (2024); Now Available From Lionsgate

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Director: Rupert Sanders

Cast: Bill Skarsgård, FKA twigs, Danny Huston

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5.5/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Bill Skarsgård takes on the iconic role of The Crow in this modern reimagining of the original graphic novel by James O’Barr. Soulmates Eric (Skarsgård) and Shelly (FKA twigs) are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Crow (2024); Now Available From Lionsgate”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Frankie Freako; Now Available From Scream Factory

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Director: Steven Kostanski

Cast: Conor Sweeney, Adam Brooks, Kristy Wordsworth

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Workaholic yuppie Conor has a dilemma: no one in his life respects him! Not his boss, not his coworkers, not even his wife Kristina, who thinks he’s an uptight “square”! Conor sees no way out of this existential rut until one night while channel-surfing, he catches a bizarre ad for a party hotline hosted by a strange dancing goblin: Frankie Freako. Conor is entranced by Frankie’s promises of wild and freaky adventures, just a phone call away – could this be just the recipe to spice up his flavorless life? Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Frankie Freako; Now Available From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Afraid; Available November 5, 2024 From Sony

[Blu-Ray Review] Afraid; Available November 5, 2024 From Sony 5Afraid (2024) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Chris Weitz

Cast: John Cho, Katherine Waterston, Havana Rose Liu

Release Date: November 5, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, AIA seems able to do it all. She learns the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s way. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Afraid; Available November 5, 2024 From Sony”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Jonny’s Golden Quest’ & ‘Jonny Quest Vs. The Cyber Insects’; Now Available From Warner Archive

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Directors: Don Lusk, Paul Sommer (Golden Quest), Mario Piluso (Cyber Insects)

Cast: Don Messick, Rob Paulsen, Granville Van Dusen (VOICES)

Release Date: October 1, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

Nearly 30 years after the landmark animated series was brought to prime-time television by Hanna-Barbera, the continued popularity of Jonny Quest led the studio to create two new feature-length adventures built around Quest presented together on this one Blu-ray™ disc. In Jonny’s Golden Quest, long-time Quest fans get to meet the women behind the adventurous men. Joining scientist Benton Quest, his plucky son Jonny, bodyguard Race Bannon and Jonny’s young friend Hadji are Benton’s biologist wife Rachel, Race’s ex-wife Jade and young 12-year-old Jessie. In Jonny Quest vs.The Cyber Insects, the evil Dr. Zin has genetically modified household pests into disturbingly large insects that he calls assassinoids, fearless and devoted warriors that will conduct his plan for world domination. Team Quest, headed by internationally respected scientist Benton Quest, is Earth’s only hope. When the good doctor becomes Zin’s captive, the stakes – and the action quotient – grow higher. Enter Jonny Quest, Dr. Quest’s bright, excitable, imaginative and heroic young son, ex-special agent Race Bannon, Jonny’s child genius friends Hadji and Jessie (Race’s daughter), their robotic pal 4-DAC and bulldog Bandit to complete the job of vermin extermination before it’s too late. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Jonny’s Golden Quest’ & ‘Jonny Quest Vs. The Cyber Insects’; Now Available From Warner Archive”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Addams Family Values; Now Available From Paramount

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Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

Cast: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd

Release Date: October 29, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Anjelica Huston) welcome a new addition to the Addams household—Pubert, their soft, cuddly, and mustachioed baby boy. As Fester (Christopher Lloyd) falls hard for the new nanny (Joan Cusack), cynically suspicious Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) discover she’s a black-widow murderess. Though they’re shipped off to summer camp, Wednesday still has a Thing or two planned to save Fester and the family. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Addams Family Values; Now Available From Paramount”

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‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition’ Review; Now Available From Dark Sky Selects

‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition’ Review; Now Available From Dark Sky Selects 6

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) (50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition) [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + VHS]

Director: Tobe Hooper

Cast: Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain

Release Date: October 15, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 9.5/10

Synopsis: Dark Sky Selects proudly presents The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition. This multi-disc set will include the new 4K UHD edition of the film, a Blu-ray bonus disc containing new extra features, and an exclusive VHS release of the movie. The special edition collector’s set will be housed in a custom created box, which is a replica of the iconic chain saw from the film. Opening the chainsaw triggers the sound of Leatherface wielding the chainsaw in the film. Each box set will be numbered and only 5000 have been created. Continue reading “‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition’ Review; Now Available From Dark Sky Selects”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Borderlands; Now Available From Lionsgate

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Director: Eli Roth

Cast: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black

Release Date: October 22, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 4/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Lilith, an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas, the universe’s most powerful SOB. Lilith forms an unexpected alliance with Roland, a seasoned mercenary on a mission; Tiny Tina, a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg, Tina’s musclebound protector; Tannis, the oddball scientist who’s seen it all; and Claptrap, a wiseass robot. Together, this ragtag team goes on a mission to save Tiny Tina, battle alien species, and discover one of Pandora’s most explosive secrets. The fate of the universe could be in their hands — but they’ll be fighting for something more: each other. Based on one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, welcome to Borderlands. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Borderlands; Now Available From Lionsgate”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The Beast Within; Now Available From Well Go USA

[Blu-Ray Review] The Beast Within; Now Available From Well Go USA 7The Beast Within (2024) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Alexander J. Farrell

Cast: Kit Harington, Ashleigh Cummings, Caoilinn Springall

Release Date: October 22, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

After a series of strange events leads her to question her family’s isolated life on a fortified compound deep in the English wilds, 10-year-old Willow (Caoilinn Springall) follows her parents on one of their secret late-night treks to the heart of the ancient forest. But upon witnessing her father undergo a terrible transformation, she too becomes ensnared by the dark ancestral secret they’ve tried so desperately to conceal. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Beast Within; Now Available From Well Go USA”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Twisters; Available October 22, 2024 From Universal

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Director: Lee Isaac Chung

Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos

Release Date: October 22, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Twisters brings back the blockbuster disaster epic with a whirlwind of heart-stopping action and exhilarating thrills. Ever since a devastating tornado encounter, Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones) gave up chasing storms across the Oklahoma prairie to safely study them on screens in New York City. Lured back to the field by her friend Javi (Anthony Ramos) and a once-in-a-lifetime scientific opportunity, Kate crosses paths with Tyler (Glen Powell), a charming daredevil and self-proclaimed tornado wrangler whose thirst for tornado-tracking adventures made him a social media sensation. As storm season intensifies with terrifying phenomena unlike anything seen before, Kate and Tyler realize they may need to work together if they are to have any chance of taming, and surviving, an unprecedented outbreak of destructive tornados. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Twisters; Available October 22, 2024 From Universal”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Kill; Now Available From Lionsgate

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Director: Nikhil Nagesh Bhat

Cast: Lakshya, Tanya Maniktala, Raghav Juyal

Release Date: September 10, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 10/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

When army commando Amrit (Lakshya) finds out his true love Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) is engaged against her will, he boards a New Delhi-bound train in a daring quest to derail the arranged marriage. But when a gang of knife-wielding thieves led by the ruthless Fani (Raghav Juyal) begin to terrorize innocent passengers on his train, Amrit takes them on himself in a death-defying kill-spree to save those around him — turning what should have been a typical commute into an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Kill; Now Available From Lionsgate”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Thanksgiving (Steelbook); Now Available From Sony

[4K Ultra HD Review] Thanksgiving (Steelbook); Now Available From Sony 8Thanksgiving (2023) (Steelbook) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Eli Roth

Cast: Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Milo Manheim

Release Date: October 15, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts – the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan. Will the town uncover the killer and survive the holidays…or become guests at his twisted holiday dinner table? Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Thanksgiving (Steelbook); Now Available From Sony”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] A Nightmare On Elm Street; Now Available From Warner Bros

[4K Ultra HD Review] A Nightmare On Elm Street; Now Available From Warner Bros 9A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Wes Craven

Cast: John Saxon, Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund

Release Date: October 15, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth concealed by her parents after she and her friends become targeted by the spirit of a serial killer with a bladed glove in their dreams. But if he catches them in their sleep, they’ll die for real. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] A Nightmare On Elm Street; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Longlegs; Now Available From NEON – Decal

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Director: Osgood Perkins

Cast: Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Blair Underwood

Release Date: September 24, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Longlegs; Now Available From NEON – Decal”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] A Quiet Place: Day One; Now Available From Paramount

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Director: Michael Sarnoski

Cast: Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Djimon Hounsou

Release Date: October 8, 2024

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Experience the day the world went quiet in this terrifying continuation of the A Quiet Place universe. When Samira (Lupita Nyong’o) returns home to New York City, her simple trip turns into a harrowing nightmare when mysterious creatures that hunt by sound attack. Accompanied by her cat Frodo and an unexpected ally (Joseph Quinn), Samira must embark on a perilous journey through the city that has suddenly gone silent, where the only rule is to stay quiet to stay alive. Djimon Hounsou and Alex Wolff also star in this intensely suspenseful thriller. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] A Quiet Place: Day One; Now Available From Paramount”

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