Reviewing films slightly off the beaten path
“Scream” was a generation defining horror film when it was released in 1996. Wes Craven reminded everyone that he was a master at generating suspense. The script by Kevin Williamson still feels fresh twenty five years later. The new Paramount 4K UHD is a big improvement over all prior releases.
“Alone in the Dark” is an excellent thriller with elements of humor and horror. Jack Palance, Donald Pleasance, and Martin Landau Are all wonderful in the film. Shout! Factory has given the film a great release.
“April Fool’s Day” is an entertaining and lighthearted slasher film with a sense of humor. Critics dismissed it in 1986, but Shout! Factory has given the film an excellent release.
“Walking the Edge” is an enjoyable low key revenge film with Robert Forster, Joe Spinell, and Nancy Kwan. Fun City Editions have given fans a great looking release.
“A Day of Judgment” is an interesting film due to its mixture of religious elements with elements of an Eighties slasher film. Severin Films has given the film a solid release that rescues it from VHS obscurity.
“Strike Commando 2” replaces Reb Brown with Brent Huff in the role of Michael Ransom. The film manages to rip off “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Rambo: First Blood Part II” at the same time. Fans of Bruno Mattei will have a lot to grin about.
“The Blood on Satan’s Claw” is an extremely effective and well made folk horror film. It is one of the best examples of the genre. The Severin Films Blu-ray comes highly recommended!
“A Clockwork Orange” is a masterpiece. Fifty years after its initial release, none of the film’s power has been diminished. The Warner Bros. 4K UHD release earns our highest recommendation.
“Invaders of the Lost Gold” features a strange mishmash of stars past their prime working in the Phillipines on an adventure film from producer Dick Randall. Severin Films has given the film a great looking release that will please fans and perplex casual viewers!
“The Forever Purge” is a very strong fifth entry in the Purge series. This is the best film in the series since “The Purge: Anarchy.” By focusing their attention on Texas and immigration, they have given the series new life.
