“The Purge: Anarchy” pivots from horror into action-thriller territory successfully. It’s a strong sequel that set the template for the rest of the series. It remains a fan favorite.
“Raiders of Atlantis” is an outlandish and unbelievably ridiculous post-apocalyptic action film from Italian filmmaker Ruggero Deodato. Severin Films have resurrected the film from the VHS era for a proper release!
“The Bravados” is a great exhibition of the depth of Gregory Peck’s acting skills. It is a Western that doubles as a morality play regarding revenge and justice. Twilight Time’s Blu-ray is superb.
“Prince of the City” is a well made crime drama that tells a true story of high level police corruption in New York City in the Seventies. Treat Williams stars alongside Jerry Orbach. The Warner Archive Blu-ray will please fans.
“Short Night of Glass Dolls” is a psychedelic mystery thriller from Italian director Aldo Lado. Featuring an amazing score by Ennio Morricone and Bruno Nicolai, there is a lot to enjoy about the film. Twilight Time released the film in 2018.
“One Crazy Summer” is a breezy lighthearted comedy from writer-director Savage Steve Holland. Starring John Cusack, the film was their follow-up to “Better Off Dead.” Warner Archive has given the film a release.
“Death Screams” is a slasher from 1982 directed by David Nelson starring Susan Kiger and Jennifer Chase. Arrow Video have given the film a fan pleasing Blu-ray release.
Severin Films continue their celebration of Bruno Mattei’s work with Claudio Fragasso and Rosella Drudi with their release of the hut-exploding Namsploitation epic “Strike Commando” starring Reb Brown.
“There was a crooked man…” is a film born out of the studio’s attempts to market edgier entertainment after the success of films like “Easy Rider.” Aside from some small missteps, it is a lot of fun.