JSA: Joint Security Area was the third film by Park Chan Wook and the last before his Vengeance Trilogy made him an international sensation. Arrow Video have given the film a pristine new release.
The fifth Friday the 13th picks up where Part 4 left off. It’s a bizarre and entertaining sequel. Shout! Factory features the film within their new deluxe box set.
In 2018, Luca Guadagnino remade the classic Dario Argento film Suspiria. The resulting film can’t compete with the brilliance of the original, but there is a unique vision presented that will stir debates over the film’s merit. The music by Thom Yorke is exceptional.
House on Haunted Hill is not so much a remake as a reimagining of the William Castle classic. if you can dissociate it from the original, it is an enjoyable popcorn movie. Shout! Factory have given the film a Collector’s Edition release.
This Hammer Studios film basically kicked off the entire Hammer Horror genre. The combination of Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and director Terence Fisher is a winning formula. Warner Archive has given the film a deluxe 2-disc release!
Featuring an introduction from film scholar and author Troy Howarth –
Deep Red is arguably the best giallo film that Dario Argento ever made. Cleverly blending in supernatural and psychological elements, it ranks as one of the best gialli ever made. Arrow Video have given the film a tremendous release that should be in every film lover’s library.
Featuring an introduction from film scholar and author Troy Howarth!
The Cat o’ Nine Tails was Argento’s hastily made follow up to The Bird with the Crystal Plumage. While the film does not have a script as tight as that film, Argento’s creativity behind the camera shines through. Arrow Video gave the film a solid release in 2018.
Featuring an introduction from film scholar and author Troy Howarth!
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage changed the Italian thriller genre for forever. Spawning a million imitations, Argento’s stylized film remains one of the best giallo films ever made.
The Shop Around the Corner by Ernst Lubitsch remains one of the defining romantic comedies. The film was so good that it has been remade twice. Stewart and Sullavan shine in their roles. WB Archive has given the film a release with a stunning transfer.