A lavish neo-noir that despite solid performances is ultimately too long and feels like a poor remake of ‘Chinatown’.
The Anne Bancroft Collection (Blu-ray Review)
A bountiful collection of eight Anne Bancroft films featuring some of her best big-screen performances.
The Dark Half [Eureka Classics] (Blu-ray Review)
An atmospheric doppelganger B-horror film from George A. Romero that falls a little short based on the Stephen King novel.
The Case of Hana & Alice (Blu-ray Review)
A wonderful, heartwarming rotoscoped anime about two teenage girls that avoids the traps of overt sentimentality.
Into the Ashes (Blu-ray Review)
A slow-burning revenge thriller that barely rises to a simmer and often loses the plot.
Pet Sematary (2019) (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review)
Although it is a welcome throwback to classic horror tropes, this film is all too predictable skirting on its atmosphere more than a strong story
When a Stranger Calls [Special Edition] (Blu-ray Review)
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Flawed but classic 1979 horror film most notable for its chilling opening act
Blue Velvet [Criterion Collection] (Blu-ray Review)
One of many David Lynch masterpieces, ‘Blue Velvet’ seethes with sexuality and mystery while it plays like an odd drug-induced dream.
Doreiku: The Animation (Blu-ray Review)
A somewhat clever if often frustrating exploration of power dynamics and the ability of ultimate power to corrupt
Death Note: Light up the NEW World (Blu-ray Review)
‘Death Note: Light up the NEW World’ is an enjoyable enough sequel to the first two films in the popular anime and live action Japanese franchise.
