Reviewing films slightly off the beaten path
The Thing is one of my favorite horror films of all time. It is debatably the best film by legendary director John Carpenter. Shout!Factory’s release of the film provides an incredible amount of supplemental material and a strong visual presentation.
Sixteen Candles was the first film that John Hughes directed. With an excellent cast and soundtrack, it has become a classic of the coming-of-age genre. Arrow Video have given it a fantastic release.
In the Mouth of Madness is a great later entry in John Carpenter’s filmography. One of my favorite Carpenter films, Shout!Factory has given it a great transfer from a 4K scan.
Zombie is one of the best known and best loved horror films of all time. It is notorious for a reason and squeamish viewers should avoid at at all costs. Lucio Fulci’s seminal video nasty has been given a great new release from a 4K scan.
Assault on Precinct 13 finds John Carpenter crafting his trademark style with his sophomore feature. Shout!Factory has released the film with some great supplements and a sharp transfer.
The River’s Edge is an unsentimental color noir with strong performances by Ray Milland and Anthony Quinn.
Scared Stiff is a fun and absolutely ridiculous horror film. The critical opinion of this film is very low, but I had a smile on my face for the duration of the film. Arrow Video have given it a deluxe release.
The Big Clock is a fun thriller with an excellent sense for dialogue and humor. With both Ray Milland and Charles Laughton in top form, the film is a solid release by Arrow Academy.
