“Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City” is a faithful film adaptation of the story from the first two games in the iconic survival horror series. Fans of the games will enjoy seeing R.P.D. and the Wesley House recreated.
“Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror” is a sprawling and fascinating documentary by Kier-La Janisse. It stands as the definitive work on the subject. The film, and the “All the Haunts Be Ours” box set that features it, come highly recommended.
“Retribution” is an entertaining supernatural thriller from the Eighties that revels in eye catching colors and practical effects. Severin Films’ new release of the film delivers a strong transfer and excellent supplements.
“Ghostbusters: Afterlife” is a family film that should please young and old fans of the original films. Directed and written by Jason Reitman, the movie strikes the right balance between nostalgia, thrills, and humor. Sony’s disc looks and sounds great.
“Last Night in Soho” is a wonderful supernatural thriller from director Edgar Wright and co-writer Kristy Wilson-Cairns. It a beautifully shot neon-lit experience. Universal Pictures has given the film a Blu-ray release.
“Candyman” is not a reboot or remake. It is a clever and well made sequel to the classic 1992 horror film and easily one of the best horror films of the last couple years. The Universal Pictures 4K UHD looks and sounds amazing.
The classic gangster film “Angels with Dirty Faces” – starring James Cagney, Pat O’Brien, Humphrey Bogart, and Ann Sheridan – has been given a beautiful release from Warner Archive.
“Heaven Can Wait” is a sweet natured and clean comedy written by and starring Warren Beatty that earned nine Oscar nominations. The film holds up well. Paramount has given the film a Blu-ray release.
“Mill of the Stone Women” is a beautifully filmed Italian Gothic film from the early Sixties. Arrow Video have given the film a deluxe release featuring four cuts of the film.
“Beavis and Butthead Do America” allowed Mike Judge’s most iconic creations to expand their antics into a full length film. The results are satisfying for fans of the show as the two idiots travel cross country with some added star power.
“Carlito’s Way” is one of the best films from virtuoso filmmaker Brian De Palma. Pacino and Sean Penn are both fantastic in the film, and the final sequence is one of the best that De Palma put to celluloid. The Universal Pictures UHD is an excellent presentation of the film.