“Paganini Horror” is an interesting if not entirely successful horror film from Daria Nicolodi and Luigi Cozzi. Severin have given the film a solid release.
Pedro Almodovar’s latest film “Parallel Mothers” is an emotionally rich and poignant film with a mesmerizing performance by Penelope Cruz. Fans of Spanish Cinema will find a lot to enjoy.
“Ordinary People” is an expertly crafted film about grief and family dysfunction. It is also a great coming-of-age story. Timothy Hutton deservedly won an Oscar for his role as Conrad. Paramount has given the film an excellent release.
Eric Karson hoped he had found another Jean-Claude Van Damme in Olivier Gruner. Their first film together “Angel Town” was a modest box office success, but it did not elevate Gruner to star status. That may be because Gruner could hardly speak English. MVD Rewind gave the film a great special edition release in 2018.
“Queen of Outer Space” is a science fiction film from the Fifties that makes hilariously inaccurate scientific claims whenever possible. The film featured Zsa Zsa Gabor. Warner Archive released the film.
“Miami Blues” is a very well done neo-noir adaptation of the eccentric and wonderful Charles Willeford novel. Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Fred Ward are all perfectly cast. Shout! Factory released the Blu-ray in 2015.
Arrow Video has brought Shinji Somai’s genrebending yakuza/coming-of-age/idol film/dramedy “Sailor Suit and Machine Gun” to Blu-ray. The long-take sequences are truly impressive, and the film is strangely hypnotic.
“Eyes of Fire” is a well made folk horror film that takes place on the American Frontier in 1750. Severin have restored the film from its original negative and fans of folk horror will want to check this one out!
“Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City” is a faithful film adaptation of the story from the first two games in the iconic survival horror series. Fans of the games will enjoy seeing R.P.D. and the Wesley House recreated.
“Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror” is a sprawling and fascinating documentary by Kier-La Janisse. It stands as the definitive work on the subject. The film, and the “All the Haunts Be Ours” box set that features it, come highly recommended.
“Retribution” is an entertaining supernatural thriller from the Eighties that revels in eye catching colors and practical effects. Severin Films’ new release of the film delivers a strong transfer and excellent supplements.
“Ghostbusters: Afterlife” is a family film that should please young and old fans of the original films. Directed and written by Jason Reitman, the movie strikes the right balance between nostalgia, thrills, and humor. Sony’s disc looks and sounds great.