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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Neighbors’ Delivers Raunchy Fun & Laughs With A Solid Cast; Own The Blu-ray Combo Pack On 9/23 From Universal

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Neighbors (2014) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Nicholas Stoller

Cast: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron

Release Date: Own it on Blu-ray  Combo Pack & DVD on September 23rd

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 9/10

 

Plot Summary:

A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Neighbors’ Delivers Raunchy Fun & Laughs With A Solid Cast; Own The Blu-ray Combo Pack On 9/23 From Universal”

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[DVD Review] Josh Stewart’s ‘The Hunted’ Is Terrifically Terrifying: Found Footage Back To The Basics; Now Available On DVD & VOD From eOne

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The Hunted (2014) [DVD]

Director: Josh Stewart

Cast: Josh Stewart, Skipp Sudduth, Katherine Von Till

Release Date: Now Available on DVD & VOD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

Chasing their dream of landing their own hunting show, two hunters head into the dense, secluded mountains of West Virginia only to realize they are not alone. Continue reading “[DVD Review] Josh Stewart’s ‘The Hunted’ Is Terrifically Terrifying: Found Footage Back To The Basics; Now Available On DVD & VOD From eOne”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Hannibal: Season Two’ Is Beautifully Dark & Mesmerizing Television; Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate Home Entertainment

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Hannibal: Season Two [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Laurence Fishburne

Release Date: Own It Today On Blu-ray™ & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

 

Plot Summary:

Explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Hannibal: Season Two’ Is Beautifully Dark & Mesmerizing Television; Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Arrow: The Complete Second Season’; Own It Today On Blu-Ray Combo & DVD From Warner Bros & DC

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Arrow: The Complete Second Season [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey

Release Date: Own It Today On Blu-ray™ Combo & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

Synopsis:

Oliver Queen and his father are lost at sea when their luxury yacht sinks, apparently in a storm. His father dies, but Oliver survives for five years on an uncharted island and eventually returns home. But he wasn’t alone on the island where he learned not only how to fight and survive but also of his father’s corruption and unscrupulous business dealings. He returns to civilization a changed man, determined to put things right. He disguises himself with the hood of one of his mysterious island mentors, arms himself with a bow and sets about hunting down the men and women who have corrupted his city. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Arrow: The Complete Second Season’; Own It Today On Blu-Ray Combo & DVD From Warner Bros & DC”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The Definitive Release Of David Lynch’s Midnight Masterpiece ‘Eraserhead’ Has Arrived; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection

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Eraserhead (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-Ray]

Director: David Lynch

Cast: Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart

Release Date: Now Available on Criterion Collection Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Plot Summary:

Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Definitive Release Of David Lynch’s Midnight Masterpiece ‘Eraserhead’ Has Arrived; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Godzilla’ Is Breathtaking, Destruction Filled Insanity Of The Best Kind; Own It On Blu-ray 3D & 2D Combo, DVD & Digital HD On 9/16 From Warner Bros

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Godzilla (2D) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Gareth Edwards

Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston

Release Date: Own it on Blu-ray 3D & 2D Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD on September 16th

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Synopsis:

In this gritty, realistic sci-fi action epic, Godzilla returns to its roots as one of the world’s most recognized monsters. Directed by Gareth Edwards and featuring an all-star international cast, this spectacular adventure pits Godzilla against malevolent creatures that, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Godzilla’ Is Breathtaking, Destruction Filled Insanity Of The Best Kind; Own It On Blu-ray 3D & 2D Combo, DVD & Digital HD On 9/16 From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Fifth Season’; Own It Today On Blu-Ray Combo & DVD From Warner Bros Entertainment

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The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Fifth Season [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder

Release Date: Own It Today On Blu-ray™ Combo & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

Synopsis:

The vampire brothers Damon and Stefan Salvatore, eternal adolescents, having been leading ‘normal’ lives, hiding their bloodthirsty condition, for centuries, moving on before their non-aging is noticed. They are back in the Virginia town where they became vampires. Stefan is noble, denying himself blood to avoid killing, and tries to control his evil brother Damon. Stefan falls in love with schoolgirl Elena, whose best friend is a witch, like her grandma. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Fifth Season’; Own It Today On Blu-Ray Combo & DVD From Warner Bros Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Willow Creek’ Is An Intense Nail Biter, Found Footage At Its Best; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Dark Sky Films & MPI

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Willow Creek [Blu-Ray]

Director: Bobcat Goldthwait

Cast: Bryce Johnson, Alexie Gilmore

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

Jim and his girlfriend Kelly are visiting the infamous Willow Creek, the alleged home of the original Bigfoot legend – the tale of huge ape like creatures that roam the forests of North America. It was there that in 1967, the legendary beast was captured on film and has terrified and mystified generations since. Keen to explore more than 50 years of truth, folklore, misidentifications and hoaxes, Kelly goes along for the ride to keep Jim happy, whilst he is determined to prove the story is real by capturing the beast on camera. Deep in the dark and silent woods, isolated and hours from human contact, neither Kelly or Jim are prepared for what is hidden between the trees, and what happens when the cameras start rolling… Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Willow Creek’ Is An Intense Nail Biter, Found Footage At Its Best; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Dark Sky Films & MPI”

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[DVD Review] ‘The Goldbergs: The Complete First Season’; Own It Today On DVD From Sony

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The Goldbergs: The Complete First Season [DVD]

Cast: Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jeff Garlin, George Segal

Release Date: Own It Today On DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

 

Plot Summary:

Before there were parenting blogs, trophies for showing up, and peanut allergies, there was a simpler time called the ’80s. For geeky 11-year old Adam these were his wonder years and he faced them armed with a video camera to capture all the crazy. Continue reading “[DVD Review] ‘The Goldbergs: The Complete First Season’; Own It Today On DVD From Sony”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Stan Winston’s Directorial Debut ‘Pumpkinhead’ Finally Arrives Home In Glorious HD; Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Scream Factory

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Director: Stan Winston

Cast: Lance Henriksen, Jeff East, John D’Aquino

Release Date: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

When a group of teenagers inadvertently kill his only son, Ed Harley (Lance Henriksen, Aliens) seeks the powers of a backwoods witch to bring the child back to life. But instead, she invokes “the pumpkinhead” – a monstrously clawed demon which, once reborn, answers only to Ed’s bloodlust. But as the creature wreaks its slow, unspeakable tortures on the teens, Ed confronts a horrifying secret about his connection to the beast – and realizes that he must find a way to stop its deadly mission before he becomes one with the creature forever. Also starring Jeff East (Deadly Blessing), Joel Hoffman (Slumber Party Massacre II) and Kerry Remsen (A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge), this “atmospheric, moralistic tale” (TV Guide) delivers demonic horror at its blood-drenched best. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Stan Winston’s Directorial Debut ‘Pumpkinhead’ Finally Arrives Home In Glorious HD; Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Originals: The Complete First Season’; Own It Today On Blu-Ray Combo & DVD From Warner Bros

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The Originals: The Complete First Season [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Phoebe Tonkin

Release Date: Own It Today On Blu-ray™ Combo & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

 

Synopsis:

A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries and set in New Orleans, The Originals centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world’s original vampires: Klaus (Joseph Morgan), Elijah (Daniel Gillies), and Rebekah (Claire Holt). Now Klaus must take down his protégé, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), who is now in charge of New Orleans, in order to re-take his city, as he originally built New Orleans. Klaus departed from the city after being chased down by his father Mikael, while it was being constructed and Marcel took charge. As Klaus has returned after many years, his ego has provoked him to become the king of the city. “Every King needs an heir” says Klaus, accepting the unborn child. The child is a first to be born to a hybrid (part vampire, part werewolf) and a werewolf (Hayley). Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Originals: The Complete First Season’; Own It Today On Blu-Ray Combo & DVD From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Person Of Interest: The Complete Third Season’; Own It Today On Blu-ray Combo & DVD From Warner Bros

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Person of Interest: The Complete Third Season [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Taraji P. Henson

Release Date: Own It Today On Blu-ray™ Combo & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

Synopsis:

A billionaire software-genius named Harold Finch creates a Machine for the government that is designed to detect acts of terror before they can happen, by monitoring the entire world through every cell-phone, email and surveillance camera. Finch discovered that the machine sees everything, potential terrorist acts and violent crimes that involve ordinary people. When the government considered violent crimes between normal people “irrelevant”, Finch built a back door into the system that gives him the social security number of a person involved in a future violent crime so he could act. Partnered with John Reese, an ex-CIA agent, the two work in secret to prevent violent crimes before they can happen. Eventually their activities lead to being hunted by the New York Police Department, CIA Agents in pursuit of Reese who was listed as dead, a computer hacker named Root who wants access to the Machine, and government officials who want to keep all knowledge of the Machine a complete secret. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Person Of Interest: The Complete Third Season’; Own It Today On Blu-ray Combo & DVD From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Cabin Fever: Patient Zero’ Is A Decent Prequel Drenched In Gore; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD from Image & RLJ Entertainment

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Director: Kaare Andrews

Cast: Sean Astin, Currie Graham, Ryan Donowho

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6.5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

 

Plot Summary:

When a group of friends enjoying a bachelor cruise in the Caribbean stumble upon a research facility on a remote island, a deadly virus is unleashed. The group must find a way to survive before the flesh eating virus consumes them all. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Cabin Fever: Patient Zero’ Is A Decent Prequel Drenched In Gore; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD from Image & RLJ Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Aftermath’ Is An Entertaining Post-Apocalyptic Thriller But Lacks In Originality; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD from Image & RLJ Entertainment

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Aftermath [Blu-Ray]

Director: Peter Engert

Cast: Edward Furlong, Monica Keena, William Baldwin

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

 

Plot Summary:

Searching for a happy ending to a tale of unimaginable disaster and horror, nine strangers find themselves holed up together in a farmhouse cellar in rural Texas. The United States has hastily become embroiled in World War 3. A young doctor named Hunter survives the nuclear attack and is thrown together by happenstance with a group of wounded and frightened victims, including Elizabeth, a strong-willed confidant to Hunter, Brad – an antagonistic redneck jackass, and Jennifer, a barely coherent young woman suffering from severe post-traumatic stress. Together, they attempt to endure the devastating holocaust as they struggle with claustrophobia and conflicting personalities. In a makeshift shelter, Hunter and his dying companions wait for news from the government while fending off hunger, radiation sickness, and a horde of frightened and dying refugees. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Aftermath’ Is An Entertaining Post-Apocalyptic Thriller But Lacks In Originality; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD from Image & RLJ Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season’; Own It Today On Blu-ray & DVD from AMC & Anchor Bay

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The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season [Blu-Ray]

Cast:  Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

Plot Summary:

Rick Grimes is a former Sheriff’s deputy who has been in a coma for several months after being shot while on duty. When he wakes, he discovers that the world has been taken over by zombies, and that he seems to be the only person still alive. After returning home to discover his wife and son missing, he heads for Atlanta to search for his family. Narrowly escaping death at the hands of the zombies on arrival in Atlanta, he is aided by another survivor Glenn who takes Rick to a camp outside the town. There Rick finds his wife Lori and son Carl, along with his partner/best friend Shane and a small group of survivors who struggle to fend off the zombie hordes; as well as competing with other survivor groups who are prepared to do whatever it takes to survive. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Walking Dead: The Complete Fourth Season’; Own It Today On Blu-ray & DVD from AMC & Anchor Bay”

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[Blu-Ray Review] 70’s Haunted House Cult Classic ‘The Legend Of Hell House’ Arrives Home In Beautiful HD; Now Available on Blu-Ray From Scream Factory

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The Legend of Hell House [Blu-Ray]

Director: John Hough

Cast: Roddy McDowall, Gayle Hunnicutt, Pamela Franklin

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

It sits here, shrouded in mist and mystery, a nesting place for living evil and terror from the dead. It’s Hell House. Roddy McDowall heads the cast of this exciting chiller about four psychic investigators and the dark, brooding mansion they call “the Mt. Everest of haunted houses.” It’s already destroyed one team of researchers. Now this brave quartet ventures in for another try at unraveling its secrets. But before they succeed, they must suffer through madness, murder and everything else that the spirits who dwell here have in store for them. Yet learning the truth just might drive them all insane. An ingeniously devised ghost story, The Legend Of Hell House will thrill and delight veteran horror fans from the first creaking door to the very last slithering shadow. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] 70’s Haunted House Cult Classic ‘The Legend Of Hell House’ Arrives Home In Beautiful HD; Now Available on Blu-Ray From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The Unique & Funny Horror Gem ‘Motel Hell’ Comes Home In HD; Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Now Available From Scream Factory

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Motel Hell (Collector’s Edition) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Kevin Connor

Cast: Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons

Release Date: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray/ DVD Combo Pack Now Available

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Plot Summary:

You really are what you eat with Farmer Vincent’s smoked meat in this creepy horror yarn that “packs a punch that goes way beyond mere terror” (Boxoffice). Vincent’s popular products contain a special ingredient that the psychotic farmer and his sister would literally kill to keep a secret! Starring Rory Calhoun (Angel), Nancy Parsons (Porky’s), Nina Axelrod (Time Walker, Cobra) and John Ratzenberger (Cheers), and directed by Kevin Connor (From Beyond The Grave, At The Earth’s Core), this darkly funny flick “just might be your cup of meat” (L.A. Herald Examiner)! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Unique & Funny Horror Gem ‘Motel Hell’ Comes Home In HD; Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Now Available From Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Quiet Ones’ Is A Jumpy & Entertaining Thriller; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate Home Entertainment & Hammer Films

 

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Director: John Pogue

Cast: Jared Harris, Sam Claflin, Olivia Cooke

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6.5/10
Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

A university professor and a team of students conduct an experiment on a young woman, uncovering terrifyingly dark, unexpected forces in the process. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Quiet Ones’ Is A Jumpy & Entertaining Thriller; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate Home Entertainment & Hammer Films”

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