Most physical media collectors gravitate to Via Vision Entertainment due to the heavy output of various Blu-ray and 4K titles, particularly from their very popular sub-label, Imprint Films. However, I’ve always appreciated the effort behind releasing the content ‘you probably haven’t heard of’ such as Monsters – an anthology TV series which is out now […]
“Enjoy your pickles” MONSTERS (TV 1988-1991) Read More »
Almost twenty years after the well of ‘Satanic Panic’ dried up in Hollywood, indie filmmaker Ti West allowed horror fans to whet their whistle with a throwback to eviler times with The House of the Devil – available now on Blu-ray from Umbrella Entertainment. When a cash-strapped colleague student, Samantha, answers a vague advert for
Blu-ray Review: The House of the Devil (2009) Read More »
101 Films invite you to a sleepover in glorious 4K UHD with their NEW Limited-Edition release of Slumber Party Massacre and Slumber Party Massacre II – available now for the first time in the UK With its literal title, the 1982 original is indeed the seminal classic within its sub-genre of pyjama slashers. However, its
SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE I & II – review Read More »
It’s a story that’s become part of the horror movie zeitgeist. In 1994 three film students venture into the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland while shooting a documentary only to disappear without a trace. A year later their footage is found. The Blair Witch Project was not the first in the sub-genre it helped pioneer, but
Blu-ray Review: The Blair Witch Project (1999) Read More »
Available now on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK from 101 Films, the documentary feature When We Were Kings captures the buildup and in-ring confrontation between Heavyweight boxer, champion George Foreman and his underdog opponent, Muhammad Ali dubbed as “The Rumble in the Jungle”. Muhammad Ali was an undeniably charismatic figure, the often
Blu-ray Review: When We Were Kings (1996) Read More »
Nothing compares to the majesty of an ocean voyage and despite never having been on one myself, cinema has provided many virtual getaways. Imprint Films are offering first-class seats with their box set release of the harrowing ensemble drama, Voyage of the Damned – out now on Blu-ray along with the extended cut which is
Adrift Classic – VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED (1976) – review Read More »
Osgood Perkins was introduced to horror audiences as a young Normal Bates in Psycho II when his older counterpart played by his father, Anthony Perkins, peered through a keyhole to his traumatic upbringing. Over the years that followed he’s made numerous appearances in film and television titles such as Legally Blonde and Alias, before establishing
Blu-ray Review: LONGLEGS (2024) Read More »
Albert Pyun was a prolific genre filmmaker who chalked up 54 credits to his name before sadly passing away in 2022. Among his classic titles were the post-apocalyptic JCVD vehicle, Cyborg (the first R-rated movie I was exposed to) and his directorial debut, The Sword and the Sorcerer – available from November 4 on 4K
4K Review: THE SWORD AND THE SORCERER (1982) Read More »
Eagle Entertainment has no shortage of schlock this October as their slate is lined with nocturnal horror from Ted Bundy to The Mummy. In between is the non-traditional vampire tale, Sunrise – available on DVD & Digital from October 2nd. Set in the Pacific Northwest, an ex-policeman, Fallon (Alex Pettyfer), returns to a small town
Fangless Horror – SUNRISE (2024) – review Read More »
Most people probably haven’t heard of The Persuaders, but the classic television series that ran only one season has gained a fair amount of traction since its 50th anniversary and subsequent Blu-ray release in the UK. However, it sadly slipped into a physical media void when the label responsible for its HD treatment unexpectedly went
Money on the Screen – THE PERSAUDERS! – review Read More »