Science Fiction – Page 5

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021UHD Review

The Final Countdown

“The Final Countdown” is an enjoyable science fiction film that benefits from a remarkable cast and some truly fantastic visual moments. Fans of “The Twilight Zone” should take note of the film. Blue Underground’s UHD release is visually stunning for the most part and features an excellent Atmos track.

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021Blu-ray Review

Doctor X

“Doctor X” is an entertaining pre-code horror-mystery film with prominent screwball comedy and sci-fi elements. It starred the great Lionel Atwill. Warner Archive’s new restoration is remarkable.

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021UHD Review

Godzilla

“Godzilla” from director Gareth Edwards does the miraculous – it manages to make a good fan pleasing film from the long running Kaiju series. The director’s skills save the film from abundant pitfalls. The Warner Bros. UHD is demo material.

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021Blu-ray Review

Nemesis

“Nemesis” is a cyberpunk B-movie from director Albert Pyun from 1992. MVD Rewind released a definitive collector’s edition of the film in 2018.

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021Blu-ray Review

Death Has Blue Eyes

“Death has Blue Eyes” is a truly off-the-wall C-grade film from Greek director and writer Nico Mastorakis. Arrow Video has released a Blu-ray of the film that will satisfy fans of Nico.

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021Blu-ray Review

Jason X

Jason X sends Jason Voorhees into the future by four hundred years on a spaceship. He still kills teenagers. The early 2000s were a strange time for horror filmmaking. Shout! Factory have released the film on Blu-ray in their deluxe box set.

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021Blu-ray Review

Horror Express

Horror Express is a great over-the-top film from yesteryear starring some of the greatest icons of Hammer Studios and Telly Savalas. The Arrow Video Blu-ray is a huge improvement over the older public domain versions.

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021UHD Review

Tremors

Tremors was a staple on cable television and at the video rental store in the early-Nineties. Arrow Video has given the film a deluxe 4K release that fans will love.

December 31, 2020July 1, 2021UHD Review

Total Recall – Steelbook

Total Recall is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining science fiction films from the Nineties. Director Paul Verhoeven delivered one of his best films featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime. There is a beautifully designed limited edition steelbook worth seeking out.