The Giant Behemoth is an enjoyable Atomic Age monster film. It’s a little forgettable, but should scratch the itch for fans of the genre. Warner Archive released the film on Blu-ray.
Sleeping Dogs was a big leap forward for New Zealand cinema when it was released in 1977. Arrow Academy has given the film a great looking release.
The Possessed is an exceptionally crafted film. It is an atmospheric masterpiece and one of the best films in Arrow’s fantastic lineup.
Talk Radio is a well made adaptation of the one-man play by Eric Bogosian. Oliver Stone directs the film capably, even if the film can feel abrasive at times. Twilight Time brought the film to Blu-ray.
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!
