The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes is a cleverly written and well directed film from the great Billy Wilder. It ranks as one of the best Sherlock Holmes films. Kino Lorber brought the film to Blu-ray in 2014.
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.
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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.
Reversal of Fortune is a well made film based on the true crime book by defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz. Jeremy Irons gives a strong performance alongside Ron Silver and Glenn Close. Warner Archive has given the film a fan pleasing Blu-ray presentation.
Eye See You was never given a proper chance when Universal Pictures decided to shelve it. MVD have given the film a stand-alone release that also features the director’s original cut of the film.
The ‘Burbs was released in 1989 to a harsh critical reception. Over time the film has become a true cult classic. The film is not just one of the best Joe Dante movies, it is one of the best comedies from the Eighties. The Shout!Factory Collector’s Edition is the best available version of the film.