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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Spring’ Is A Unique, Beautiful & Monstrous Love Story: Now On Blu-Ray* & DVD From Drafthouse Films, FilmBuff & Anchor Bay

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Director(s): Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead

Cast: Lou Taylor Pucci, Nadia Hilker

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray* (*A Best Buy Exclusive) & DVD (Everywhere)

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 9.5/10

 

Synopsis:

After the death of his mother and a bar fight that could lead to jail time, sous-chef Evan (Lou Taylor Pucci, Evil Dead, Thumbsucker) flees California for Italy. While backpacking along the spectacular cliffs of the Adriatic coast, he stops in an idyllic village, where he meets and instantly connects with the enchanting and mysterious Louise (European TV star Nadia Hilker in a breakout role). A flirtatious romance begins to bloom between the two – however, Evan soon realizes that the voracious Louise harbors a monstrous, primordial secret that could put both their relationship and their lives in jeopardy. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Spring’ Is A Unique, Beautiful & Monstrous Love Story: Now On Blu-Ray* & DVD From Drafthouse Films, FilmBuff & Anchor Bay”

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Highly Anticipated Psychological Thriller ‘Ex Machina’ Arrives On Blu-Ray & DVD July 14 From Lionsgate Home Entertainment

Ex.Machina-Blu-Ray-CoverApologies for the slightly late post on this announcement; Lionsgate Home Entertainment has now officially announced the US home entertainment releases for Alex Garland’s ‘Ex Machina’. Hit the jump to read the full announcement including special features listings, disc specs and more. Continue reading “Highly Anticipated Psychological Thriller ‘Ex Machina’ Arrives On Blu-Ray & DVD July 14 From Lionsgate Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Extraterrestrial’ Is Creepy & Exceptional; The Vicious Bros. Deliver Yet Again: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From IFC Midnight & Scream Factory

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Director: Colin Minihan (of The Vicious Bros.)

Cast: Brittany Allen, Freddie Stroma, Jesse Moss

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray  & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

 

Synopsis:

In Extraterrestrial, April (Brittany Allen, Dead Before Dawn), still reeling from her parents’ divorce, is dragged by her boyfriend (Freddie Stroma, Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince, Pitch Perfect), and a group of his friends back to the cabin where she spent summers as a child. Her trip down memory lane takes a dramatic and terrifying turn when a fireball descends from the sky and explodes in the nearby woods. The group venture out to the crash site and discover the remnants of a ship from another planet, along with footprints that suggest its alien occupants are still alive. They soon find themselves caught in the middle of something bigger and more terrifying than anything they could ever imagine. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Extraterrestrial’ Is Creepy & Exceptional; The Vicious Bros. Deliver Yet Again: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From IFC Midnight & Scream Factory”

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[Blu-Ray Review] John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ Comes Home Like Never Before: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Scream Factory

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Director: John Carpenter

Cast: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine

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

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the US president (Pleasence) crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken (Russell). But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake’s mission – and his life – unless he succeeds! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ Comes Home Like Never Before: Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Scream Factory”

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‘Spring’ Arrives On Blu-ray & DVD June 2 From Drafthouse Films, FilmBuff & Anchor Bay

Spring-DVD-CoverDrafthouse Films, Filmbuff & Anchor Bay have announced the Blu-Ray and DVD releases of ‘Spring’ the latest film from Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (Resolution) which will arrive home on June 2nd. Hit the jump to read the full announcement including special features listings and more. Continue reading “‘Spring’ Arrives On Blu-ray & DVD June 2 From Drafthouse Films, FilmBuff & Anchor Bay”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Chuck Russell’s Fun & Gory Remake Of ‘The Blob’ Finally Comes Home In Gorgeous HD; Limited Edition Series Blu-Ray Now Available From Twilight Time

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The Blob (1988) (Limited Edition) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Chuck Russell

Cast: Shawnee Smith, Kevin Dillon, Donovan Leitch Jr.

Release Date: Limited Edition Series Blu-Ray Now Available =SOLD OUT=

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

Remake of the 1958 horror sci-fi about a deadly blob from another planet which consumes everyone in its path. Teenagers try in vain to warn the townsfolk, who refuse to take them seriously. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Chuck Russell’s Fun & Gory Remake Of ‘The Blob’ Finally Comes Home In Gorgeous HD; Limited Edition Series Blu-Ray Now Available From Twilight Time”

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