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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Killer (1989); Now Available From Shout! Studios

[4K Ultra HD Review] The Killer (1989); Now Available From Shout! Studios 1The Killer (1989) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: John Woo

Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Danny Lee, Sally Yeh

Release Date: December 2, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

A Hong Kong hitman (Chow Yun-Fat, Hard Boiled) accidentally blinds an innocent woman during a hit. He is determined to get her surgery to help her regain her sight but he needs to complete one more hit first. He completes the job but then is ambushed as he tries to escape: someone wants him dead. Meanwhile a resourceful, unorthodox police detective is hot on his trail. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Killer (1989); Now Available From Shout! Studios”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Conjuring: Last Rites; Now Available From Warner Bros 2
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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Conjuring: Last Rites; Now Available From Warner Bros

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Director: Michael Chaves

Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mia Tomlinson

Release Date: November 25, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

“The Conjuring: Last Rites” delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic Conjuring cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reunite for one last case as renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Conjuring: Last Rites; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Coyotes; Now Available From Aura – Decal

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Director: Colin Minihan

Cast: Justin Long, Kate Bosworth, Mila Harris

Release Date: November 25, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10
Disc Rating: 6/10

Synopsis:

Trapped in their Hollywood Hills home, a family must fight for survival as a pack of savage coyotes closes in. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Coyotes; Now Available From Aura – Decal”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] A Better Tomorrow Trilogy; Now Available From Shout! Studios

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Director(s): John Woo, Tsui Hark

Cast: Chow Yun-Fat, Ti Lung, Dean Shek

Release Date: November 18, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 9.5/10

Synopses:

A Better Tomorrow: A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break. Two friends, Ho (Ti Lung) and Mark (Chow Yun-Fat), are triads in a counterfeiting operation who end up doing ‘one more job’ and what do you know, this one more job gets messier than they had hoped…

A Better Tomorrow II: Restaurant owner Ken Gor, twin brother of Mark Gor, teams up with police detective Kit and his struggling ex-con brother Ho to avenge his old friend’s daughter’s death by a Triad gang.

A Better Tomorrow III: This prequel to the popular film franchise finds Chow Yun-Fat reprising his role as Mark Gor, who travels to war-torn Vietnam to get his uncle and just-out-of-jail cousin Cheung Chi-Mun to Hong Kong. Gor finds complications when he falls in love with a female gangster with a dangerous ex. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] A Better Tomorrow Trilogy; Now Available From Shout! Studios”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] HIM; Now Available From Universal

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Director: Justin Tipping

Cast: Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox

Release Date: November 11, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions present a chilling journey into the dark side of the pursuit of excellence at any cost. Attacked by an unhinged fan, quarterback Cameron Cade receives a lifeline when his football idol Isaiah White offers to train him. But as Isaiah’s charisma curdles into something sinister, Cam descends a disorienting spiral that may cost him more than he bargained for. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] HIM; Now Available From Universal”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Curse Of Frankenstein; Now Available From Warner Archive

[4K Ultra HD Review] The Curse Of Frankenstein; Now Available From Warner Archive 3The Curse Of Frankenstein (1957) (Warner Archive) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Terence Fisher

Cast: Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart

Release Date: October 14, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 10/10

Synopsis:

Driven by obsession and defying the laws of nature, Baron Victor Frankenstein dares to reanimate the dead, creating not just life, but a monstrous force beyond his control. As his experiments spiral into madness, Frankenstein must confront the consequences of playing God in a world unprepared for the horrors he unleashes. A milestone in cinema, The Curse of Frankenstein launched Hammer’s iconic Gothic horror cycle and redefined the genre with shocking colour, psychological intensity, and unforgettable performances. This new 4K UHD Deluxe Collector’s Edition boasts a new 4K HDR restoration from Hammer Films in association with the Warner Archive Collection. The film is presented in 3 different aspect ratios, and is accompanied by hours and hours of new special features. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Curse Of Frankenstein; Now Available From Warner Archive”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Caught Stealing; Now Available From Sony

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Director: Darren Aronofsky

Cast: Austin Butler, Regina King, Zöe Kravitz

Release Date: November 11, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He’s got a great girl (Zoë Kravitz), tends bar at a New York dive, and his favorite team is making an underdog run at the pennant.

When his punk-rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters. They all want a piece of him; the problem is he has no idea why. As Hank attempts to evade their ever-tightening grip, he’s got to use all his hustle to stay alive long enough to find out… Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Caught Stealing; Now Available From Sony”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Ti West’s ‘X Trilogy’; Now Available From A24

[Blu-Ray Review] Ti West’s ‘X Trilogy’; Now Available From A24 5X Trilogy (X, Pearl, MaXXXine) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Ti West

Cast: Mia Goth

Release Date: October 21, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 8.5/10

Synopses:

X: In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.

Pearl: Filmmaker Ti West returns with another chapter from the twisted world of X, in this astonishing follow-up to the year’s most acclaimed horror film. Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl finds her ambitions, temptations, and repressions all colliding in this stunning, technicolor-inspired origin story of X’s iconic villain.

MaXXXine: In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Ti West’s ‘X Trilogy’; Now Available From A24”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] How The Grinch Stole Christmas: 25th Anniversary Edition; Now Available From Universal

[4K Ultra HD Review] How The Grinch Stole Christmas: 25th Anniversary Edition; Now Available From Universal 6Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (25th Anniversary Edition) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Ron Howard

Cast: Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski

Release Date: November 11, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Discover the true meaning of the holiday season with this live action adaptation of the beloved classic. Why is The Grinch such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch’s world upside down, inside out…and funny side up. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] How The Grinch Stole Christmas: 25th Anniversary Edition; Now Available From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The Naked Gun (2025); Available November 11, 2025 From Paramount

[Blu-Ray Review] The Naked Gun (2025); Available November 11, 2025 From Paramount 7The Naked Gun (2025) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Akiva Schaffer

Cast: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser

Release Date: November 11, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in THE NAKED GUN.  Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand and Danny Huston also star in this wild and outrageous comedy from director Akiva Schaffer (“Saturday Night Live”) and producer Seth MacFarlane (“Family Guy”). Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Naked Gun (2025); Available November 11, 2025 From Paramount”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Toxic Avenger Unrated; Now Available From Cineverse

[4K Ultra HD Review] The Toxic Avenger Unrated; Now Available From Cineverse 8The Toxic Avenger Unrated (2025) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Macon Blair

Cast: Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Kevin Bacon

Release Date: October 28, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze (Dinklage), is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Toxic Avenger Unrated; Now Available From Cineverse”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Back To The Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy; Now Available From Universal

[4K Ultra HD Review] Back To The Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy; Now Available From Universal 9Back To The Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd

Release Date: October 14, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Synopsis:

Experience one of the most popular movie series of all time like never before with Back to the Future: The 40th Anniversary Trilogy! Join Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and a time traveling DeLorean for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the past, present and future, setting off a time-shattering chain reaction that disrupts the space-time continuum! From filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, this unforgettable collection features hours of bonus features and is an unrivaled trilogy that stands the test of time. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Back To The Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy; Now Available From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Smurfs; Available October 28, 2025 From Paramount

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Director: Chris Miller

Cast: Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman (VOICES)

Release Date: October 28, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 4.5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the crew on a daring rescue mission to save Papa Smurf (John Goodman) after he is mysteriously kidnapped by the evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel. The Smurfs team up with new friends on an epic adventure that takes them into the real world, where they discover that their true destiny is to save the universe. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Smurfs; Available October 28, 2025 From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; Available October 28, 2025 From Lionsgate

[Blu-Ray Review] The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; Available October 28, 2025 From Lionsgate 10The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Dallas Jenkins

Cast: Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright

Release Date: October 28, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully…and now they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. Directed by Dallas Jenkins (“The Chosen”) and based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace (Judy Greer) is directing the performance for the very first time, but she and her daughter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) and husband Bob (Pete Holmes) are in over their heads, especially against a town that wants them to kick the Herdmans out. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; Available October 28, 2025 From Lionsgate”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Aeon Flux (Steelbook); Now Available From Paramount

[4K Ultra HD Review] Aeon Flux (Steelbook); Now Available From Paramount 11AEON FLUX (20th Anniversary) (Steelbook) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Karyn Kusama

Cast: Charlize Theron, Marton Csokas, Jonny Lee Miller

Release Date: October 21, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

The gripping, action-packed thriller based on the groundbreaking MTV animated series comes to 4K Ultra HD for its 20th Anniversary in this limited edition SteelBook. Charlize Theron stars as the titular underground operative, fighting against totalitarian rule in 25th-century Earth’s last living city. She’s the best hope of overthrowing the oppressively sterile, “perfect” society. But while on assignment to gun down the government’s leader, she uncovers a web of startling secrets that could completely change the world. Co-starring Jonny Lee Miller, Sophie Okonedo and Frances McDormand, AEON FLUX was brought to the big screen by acclaimed director Karyn Kusama (JENNIFER’s BODY, YELLOWJACKETS). Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Aeon Flux (Steelbook); Now Available From Paramount”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] A Nightmare On Elm Street 7-Film Collection; Now Available From Warner Bros

[4K Ultra HD Review] A Nightmare On Elm Street 7-Film Collection; Now Available From Warner Bros 12A Nightmare On Elm Street – 7-Film Collection [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Directors: Wes Craven, Jack Sholder, Chuck Russell, Renny Harlin, Stephen Hopkins, Rachel Talalay

Cast: Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Lisa Wilcox

Release Date: September 30, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

From New Line Cinema, the collection includes the original seven films –  A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989), Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), and  Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994) – along with the uncut versions of A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Dream Child.  The collection also includes an alternate ending of Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare presented in anaglyph 3D and complete with 3D glasses in the physical collection. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] A Nightmare On Elm Street 7-Film Collection; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Eddington; Now Available From A24

[Blu-Ray Review] Eddington; Now Available From A24 13Eddington (Special Edition) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Ari Aster

Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes

Release Date: October 7, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Eddington; Now Available From A24”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] But I’m A Cheerleader: Director’s Cut; Now Available From Lionsgate

[4K Ultra HD Review] But I’m A Cheerleader: Director’s Cut; Now Available From Lionsgate 14But I’m A Cheerleader: Director’s Cut (DigiPak) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Jamie Babbit

Cast: Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, RuPaul Charles

Release Date: August 26, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

This whimsically edgy comedy, directed by Jamie Babbit, follows teenager Megan (Natasha Lyonne), whose suburban existence filled with friends, cheerleading, and all-American fun is upended when her straight-laced parents suspect she may be a lesbian. In a panic, they send her to True Directions, a “rehabilitation” camp run by the strict and prudish Mary (Cathy Moriarty), to mount an intervention led by counselor Mike (RuPaul Charles). Megan dutifully follows the program – until she develops feelings for another camper (Clea DuVall) in this timeless, satirical romantic-comedy about self-acceptance and love, also costarring Eddie Cibrian, Melanie Lynskey, and Michelle Williams. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] But I’m A Cheerleader: Director’s Cut; Now Available From Lionsgate”

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