Shout!Factory – Art House Cult

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024Blu-ray Review

Big Fan

Shout! Factory has given writer-director Robert Siegel’s film “Big Fan” a Blu-ray release. The darkly comedic film features a strong performance from Patton Oswalt as a sports fan who faces decisions after a traumatic run-in with his hero.

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024UHD Review

Quigley Down Under

“Quigley Down Under” is a great Western adventure film set in the Australian outback of the 19th century. With great performances by Tom Selleck and Alan Rickman, the film is still a joy to watch. Shout! Studios has given the film a 4K release.

February 4, 2024February 4, 2024Blu-ray Review

Thinner

“Thinner” is an extremely underrated Stephen King adaptation from director Tom Holland. Its middle-tier Stephen King adapted well. Shout! Factory has given the film new special features, a new surround track, and a better looking transfer.

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023UHD Review

Silver Bullet

Shout! Factory has given the Stephen King adaptation “Silver Bullet” a 4K UHD release with a brand new transfer. Fans of the film will be impressed by the 4K upgrade.

November 12, 2022November 13, 2022UHD Review

Lifeforce

Tobe Hooper’s first film for the Cannon Group is as ambitious as it is preposterous and insane. “Lifeforce” gave Tobe Hooper a $20 million budget, and he gave the world nude space vampires and a zombie apocalypse. Shout! Factory has given the Theatrical Cut a UHD release.

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022UHD Review

The Funhouse

“The Funhouse” is a well made horror film from Tobe Hooper that is set apart by strong production design, its carnival setting, and Andrew Laszlo’s cinematography. Shout! Factory’s 4K UHD release is excellent.

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022Blu-ray Review

Post Mortem

“Post Mortem” is a Hungarian horror film that should please fans of folk horror or early films of Guillermo Del Toro. Shout! Factory has released the film on Blu-ray.

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022UHD Review

The Fog – 4K UHD

“The Fog” is one of the most atmospheric horror films ever made. John Carpenter’s classic has been given an amazing new UHD release by Shout! Factory that ups the ante with an Atmos track.

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022UHD Review

Alligator

Shout! Factory has rewarded patient fans of the cult classic “Alligator” with a truly exceptional 4K UHD Collector’s Edition. Robert Forster tries his best to fend off reptilian carnage in the sewers of LA.

July 2, 2022July 2, 2022UHD Review

Candyman

“Candyman” is a horror milestone from the Nineties. The film is still as captivating as when it was first released. Shout! Factory’s new UHD earns our highest recommendation thanks to an improved HDR enhanced image and a wonderful Dolby Atmos track.

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022Blu-ray Review

Miami Blues

“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.

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021Blu-ray Review

Alone in the Dark

“Alone in the Dark” is an excellent thriller with elements of humor and horror. Jack Palance, Donald Pleasance, and Martin Landau Are all wonderful in the film. Shout! Factory has given the film a great release.