Welcome to another look at highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. There aren’t many new releases in this edition, but a few are notable, and there are a ton of older releases receiving major upgrades. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!
BIG NEW RELEASES!
BLUE MOON – This first release was scheduled for this week, but the listing keeps changing so as of right now its arrival isn’t guaranteed. The film’s star was just nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor and the picture also earned a Best Original Screenplay nod. If it is pushed back a bit(which, honestly, is likely), it may be to further promote the title. The movie is an autobiographical drama based on letters written by a young actress. The notes focus on Lorenz Hart, an alcoholic songwriter who visits his ex-writing partner Richard Rogers during the opening night of his friend’s new Broadway musical, Oklahoma! Over the course of the evening, Hart tries to repair relationships, but winds up causing even more trouble for himself. The movie earned excellent notices. A small number were frustrated by the film being set in a single location and stated that it was nothing more than talking heads. Everyone else thought the feature was sharply written, beautifully acted and effectively showed a brilliant but self-destructive man falling apart while those around him enjoyed success. It stars Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale and Andrew Scott.
THE HOUSE FROM… – We’ve all seen iconic TV shows and hit movies that feature notable houses. Some of these sites are from studio backlots, but several establishing shots and locations are real places on actual streets. Can you imagine what it might be like to live in one of these famous residences? This documentary interviews some of the people who actually reside in the houses featured in titles like Full House, The Goonies, Home Alone and Halloween. Most of those interviewed share the good and the bad about living in a place with pop culture history and whether they take any pride in it or preserving the lots. Most notices for the picture have been good. While reviewers commented that this isn’t the deepest of documentaries and is, at times, a little too upbeat, they still admitted that the picture was fun, offering some good stories and a bit of insight about how these places have become landmarks. The feature is narrated by Jason Lee.
HUNG UP ON A DREAM: THE ZOMBIES – The British psychedelic rock band The Zombies are the subject of this documentary. They’ve been around for 60 years now, with songs like, ”She’s Not There,” “Friends of Mine,” and “Time of the Season” having made a lasting impression on listeners. In fact, many music aficionados consider their 1968 album Odessey and Oracle to be among the best of its era. This feature tells the story of their career, eventual breakup, solo albums, as well as their recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The members go over the ups and downs of their careers and note their influence in music. Almost every critic who saw the picture enjoyed it. One mentioned that their story was presented in too straightforward a manner and that it could have been told in a more dynamic manner. All others liked the band members and thought they told fascinating stories about the troubles they experienced, while still ultimately keeping a positive outlook about what they accomplished.
KILL THE JOCKEY – This multinational, Spanish-language feature follows a pair of horse jockeys. Both are backed by a powerful mobster and one struggles with substance abuse issues. When his actions accidentally cause the death of their dangerous backer’s prized race horse, the frightened athlete goes on the run. The other jockey travels internationally to track down her friend and bring him to safety before the gangster’s thugs murder him for the unintentional death. The press generally liked this dark comedy/thriller. A few couldn’t get on the movie’s wavelength, suggesting the story rambled along before delivering a final, heavy-handed lesson. But the majority were wowed by the two leads. They also enjoyed the quirky humor and surreal elements, calling the film eccentric but strangely compelling. It features Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Úrsula Corberó and Daniel Giménez Cacho.
A LITTLE PRAYER – A deeply religious family from the southern United States runs into personal strife in this drama. A dad runs a metal factory with his adult, married son. One day, the parent discovers that his offspring is having an affair with a co-worker. The father grapples with how to deal with the situation, in particular what to say to his daughter-in-law, whom he greatly likes and respects. When the extended family gathers for a celebration, this and other issues within the group come to light. Despite the title and themes, this independent drama is not a faith-based film. Overall, critics rated it highly. One or two thought that the pacing was slow and found it overly melodramatic and a bit old-fashioned by today’s standards. But all others commented that the performances were remarkable, the writing and interactions between characters honest and believable, and the overall effect surprisingly engaging. The cast includes David Strathairn, Jane Levy, Celia Weston, Will Pullen and Anna Camp.
NO SLEEP TILL – This independent drama is set in a coastal Florida town. When a hurricane warning arrives, most board up their homes and evacuate the area. However, a small group of individuals stay behind. Two of these people want to pursue their dream job and decide they can use the event as a way to do so. As this occurs, a storm chaser decides to use the hurricane as an opportunity to show off his skills. A teenage delivery boy also tries to endure the hurricane for his own personal reasons. Almost all of those who saw this unique take on the disaster film reacted positively. One or two didn’t think the story came together as effectively as it could have, particularly during the final act. But the consensus was that the picture was stylish and included interesting characters attempting to hide their fears and insecurities as devastation approaches. Jordan Coley, Xavier Brown, Brynne Hofbauer and Taylor Benton headline the picture.
THE THING WITH FEATHERS – After his wife dies unexpectedly, a single father is forced to raise two children on his own. He is overwhelmed by the responsibility, and begins to see a strange houseguest he calls Crow, who haunts and torments him from the shadows. Naturally, it becomes clear that the dad is experiencing some sort of psychological breakdown. But as things spiral out of control, the lead begins to regroup and find a way to deal with his grief. This British drama split the North American press. Almost half described the movie as challenging but ultimately rewarding, laying bare the trials of the character in an original way and benefitting from a charismatic lead performance. The same number and a few more found the picture to be a chore and didn’t find the threatening crow creature to be a compelling addition to the drama. The movie stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Richard Boxall, Henry Boxall, Eric Lampaert and the voice of David Thewlis.
TRIFOLE – After learning that her truffle-hunting grandfather is not only ill, but about to be evicted from his land, his granddaughter decides to visit and take up the practice. Not only that, but she becomes determined to locate the largest truffle in the world, which she believes will solve all of the family patriarch’s financial problems. This Italian, foreign-language feature was generally well-received by critics. About one-quarter of them complained that after an engaging first half, the picture’s story became muddled and that it didn’t deliver a powerful or satisfying resolution. Still, more found that the strange tangents the movie ultimately went on made it unpredictable and called the drama impressively shot and gripping to watch. The cast includes Ydalie Turk, Umberto Orsini, Margherita Buy and Enzo Iacchetti.
BLASTS FROM THE PAST!
If no new titles strike your fancy, have no fear, because there are a ton of older films coming out with impressive new upgrades. Radiance Film is delivering a “Limited Edition” Blu-ray of the Japanese period crime picture, Blood of Revenge (1965). The tale follows a low-ranking employee of a construction company who rises through the ranks when discord occurs. Of course, he faces great danger as yakuza elements within the company make their presence known. The movie has been transferred in high definition by Toei Company, Ltd. for this release, and arrives with a visual essay on the feature, along with a short film from 1943 with similarities to this picture. The disc’s booklet contains an archival review of the movie. Click on this link to read a detailed review of this new release.
Illustrious Corpses (1976) is a famous Italian/French feature from Francesco Rosi (The Moment of Truth, The Mattei Affair) about a detective looking into the murders of several court judges. He’s assigned by superiors to find the madman responsible, but ultimately uncovers an elaborate plot in the process. The movie features a 4K restoration using two first generation reversal film elements. It arrives with a commentary from filmmaker and movie historian Alex Cox, an archival interview with director Rosi, another 1976 discussion featuring Rosi and star Lino Ventura. There is also a featurette with a professor who discusses the source material and real story elements that influenced the final product. A trailer and gallery are also included, as well as a booklet with more writing on the picture. You can read a full review of the disc by clicking on this link.
Arrow Video is putting out a 4K Ultra HD “Special Edition” of the techno-thriller Blackhat (2015). It initially came out as a “Limited Edition” a few years ago with three different cuts of the film, but that went out-of-print. This Chris Hemsworth effort was a bit of a flop during its original release, but is a stronger movie than many gave it credit for. This release contains the theatrical version and international cut. Alas, it doesn’t appear to contain the director’s cut, which is likely the best of the three versions available.
One new title from the distributor is the cult dark comedy Cheap Thrills (2013), which is arriving as a “Limited Edition” Blu-ray. It’s about an average family man with a new baby who loses his job. He and a friend who is also broke meet a wealthy couple who offer them cash if they take on increasingly bizarre dares. The disc features a number of bonuses, including a commentary with the director and star Pat Healy, a new commentary with a film historian, a new interview with the director and the producer, new discussions with cast members, the movie’s screenwriters, and the make-up effects man. Additionally, there is a lengthy making-of, footage from a screening at the 2013 Fantastic Film Festival, and publicity materials.
The Reveries Trilogy Blu-ray will be arriving from Cartuna. This is a series of independently shot features that were made between 2018 and 2025 by comedians Anthony Oberbeck and Matt Barats. The lengths of the three titles vary from 45 to 80 minutes. The disc contains commentary tracks, an original short film, as well as other extras.
Cinematographe is a great new company who puts out cult titles in conjunction with Vinegar Syndrome. This week, three of their products are getting wide releases everywhere. The first is a “Standard Edition” Blu-ray of the crime thriller Gang Related (1997), starring Tupac Shakur and Jim Belushi. The contents of the disc should be similar to the “Limited Edition” that arrived four months ago, just without the elaborate mediabook packaging.
The crime picture King of the Gypsies (1978) with Eric Roberts, Judd Hirsch and Susan Sarandon is appearing in a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray “Standard Edition” as well. This title boasts a 4K restoration of the original camera negative in Dolby Vision and plenty of informative extras. Again, the only major difference is in the packaging.
Criterion is presenting Birth (2004) as a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray set, as well as a standalone Blu-ray. Nicole Kidman stars in this unusual drama from Jonathan Glazer (The Zone of Interest, Under the Skin) about a young boy who tries to convince a widow that he is the reincarnation of her deceased husband. A new 4K picture restoration of the film was supervised and approved by Glazer and is presented in Dolby Vision. Additionally, it comes with a 2004 interview featuring Glazer and Kidman, a new documentary on the making of the film with behind-the-scenes footage, and a new program on the cinematography that contains discussions with the camera operator and first assistant cameraman. A trailer is also included.
House Party (1990) is getting a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release, as well as a Blu-ray only edition. This comedy stars Kid ‘n Play as teens and aspiring MCs trying to make their mark at their neighborhood’s biggest party of the year. You’ll get a 4K restoration of the movie presented in Dolby Vision that was supervised by cinematographer Peter Deming and approved by director Reginald Hudlin (The Ladies Man, Marshall, Sidney). Additionally, there is a new Hudlin commentary track, a new conversation with the director, the producer and a film scholar. A cast reunion is included, and the 1983 student short that inspired the feature. A trailer is also included, along with an essay on the movie.
Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) is also appearing in a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo pack, as well as a Blu-ray only edition. This picture follows a man imprisoned who becomes friends with his gay cellmate. The movie stars Raul Julia and William Hurt, and Hurt earned an Oscar for his role. The movie has been given a new 4K restoration and is presented in Dolby Vision. It comes with an interview with an expert on the author of the source material, as well as a short on the writer. There is also a feature-length documentary on the production, a trailer and an essay on the movie.
Those who appreciate the work of Jess Franco (The Grapes of Death) can pick up a Blu-ray of the kinky vampire movie Doriana Gray (1976) from Delirious Home Video. The image is remastered from the original camera negative and the disc features a commentary with a movie critic, archival interviews with Franco, the producer and the star, as well as trailers.
The Hong Kong period action/comedy film King of Beggars (1992) is appearing as a “Limited Edition” Blu-ray from Eureka Entertainment. A nobleman falls for the daughter of the title figure and gets himself into all sorts of fights as a result. The disc promises a 2K picture restoration, the original Cantonese audio with English subtitles or an English-language dub, a new commentary with an Asian cinema expert, new interviews with the director, as well as a film authority video essay on stars So Chan and Stephen Chow. A trailer is included, and the disc comes with a booklet with writing on the movie and a slipcase featuring new art.
100 Yen Love (2014) is a Japanese feature about a 32-year-old outcast woman working at a 100-yen store (the country’s equivalent of a dollar store) who falls in love with a man working out at a nearby gym. Film Movement is delivering the film on Blu-ray. It comes with a making-of documentary.
The classic World War II film The Dam Busters (1955) is getting a 4K Ultra HD from Film Movement as well. It’s about a group of British pilots who set out to destroy the Ruhr dam and paralyze the country’s weapons-manufacturing industry. Some state that the climactic raid inspired the Death Star attack scene in Star Wars: A New Hope. In addition to the improved picture quality, you’ll get a making-of, a film historian commentary, a documentary on Sir Barnes Wallis, a look at the 617 squadron fighters, footage of bomb tests, film from the Royal Premiere of the picture, and a trailer.
The Left Behind Daughters Trilogy: The Films of Huang Ji and Ryuji Otsuka is a Blu-ray collection of films from the Chinese husband/wife filmmaking team that includes Egg and Stone (2012), Foolish Bird (2017) and Stonewalling (2022). Kimstim is releasing the set, which comes with trailers and a booklet with writing on the features.
Kino Lorber is presenting the romantic comedy Hold That Blonde! (1945) on Blu-ray. It follows a man who falls for a jewel thief played by Veronica Lake. The picture has been given a 2K restoration from a 35mm fine grain source, and features a film historian commentary.
Let’s Spend the Night Together (1982) is a concert film featuring The Rolling Stones playing a collection of hits during their 1981 US tour. Hal Ashby (Harold and Maude, Being There) directed the film using modern (for the day) camera set-ups to capture the live energy. This film is being given a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release, boasting a new 4K SDR restoration from the original camera negative, a new commentary from the host of a podcast about the band, and a new commentary with entertainment journalists on the movie.
The Charles Bronson action picture The Mechanic (1972) is getting a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo release. The story involves an older hitman who takes on an apprentice before learning that he is being targeted by someone. A new 4K restoration was taken from the original camera negative and is presented in Dolby Vision. There is a new film historian audio commentary, as well as an archival movie expert commentary, and a third commentary with the cinematographer. An interview with the screenwriter is included, as well as a theatrical trailer.
And Kino is delivering a “Special Edition” Blu-ray of the remake of Sabrina (1995) starring Harrison Ford and Julia Ormond. No word yet on what the extras are.
The creepy Swedish horror/drama The Doll (1962) aka Vaxdockan involves a nightwatchman who falls in love with a store mannequin which he believes is alive. causing all sorts of problems. Klubb Super 8 is delivering the movie on Blu-ray. Extras on the disc include a video essay on the feature, an intro to the movie, trailers, a film historian commentary, publicity materials, and a bonus Swedish film called Ebon Lundin (1973).
If you rented a lot of VHS tapes back in the day, you might remember the thriller Pulse (1988), about a family who are terrorized by a strange electrical force that enters the circuits of their home and uses appliances to hunt them down. Pictured to the left, the cast of the film includes Cliff De Young, Roxanne Hart, Joey Lawrence and Matthew Lawrence. Mill Creek/Alliance Entertainment is reissuing the film on Blu-ray as a bare bones release.
Ordinary People (1980) is being released on Blu-ray by Paramount Pictures. This multiple Academy Award winner starring Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore and Timothy Hutton is the story of a family dealing with grief after the unexpected death of a family member. The disc contains a 4K restoration of the film overseen by late director Robert Redford, and contains an interview with Timothy Hutton (who won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in the film at the age of 20), as well as a discussion with the writer of the source material and how it was adapted.
Those who appreciate low-budget, shot-on-video efforts may be interested in Specter’s Rock (2003), which is arriving on Blu-ray from Saturn’s Core Audio & Video. It’s about a woman who awakens in the night to see a strange figure standing in the shadows. Soon, neighbors and others begin to witness the same thing. The film has never appeared on any physical media before, and now appears on disc with a transfer from the original DigiBeta master tapes with an intro from the writer/director. It comes with a filmmaker commentary that includes a cast member, deleted scenes, an EPK, and publicity materials, as well as a recently completed sequel, Specter’s Rock 2025 (2025), with its own set of extras.
Bronco Bullfrog (1971) is a British drama about two East-London teens who fall in love (against the wishes of their parents) and get into trouble with the law. Seventy-Seven is releasing a Blu-ray of the movie, that arrives with a new commentary from the cinematographer, a 30-minute documentary on the theater director who found the young talent for the picture, as well an interview with her, a feature-length documentary about her life, a never-before-seem Q&A with cast members, a podcast on the feature, a rerelease trailer and teaser, and a booklet with essays on the move.
It’s a busy edition for Severin Films as well. A Blu-ray of the Hong Kong period action/comedy Fearless Dragons (1970) is arriving at stores. The plot follows two con men who are set up for a massive theft of charity funds they didn’t commit. They have to avoid the law and catch those responsible for the robbery. The disc boasts a 4K picture restoration from the original camera negative, an Asian cinema expert commentary track, an interview with the director, a discussion with a cast member and a trailer.
A “Standard Edition” 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray of the Italian feature The House on the Edge of the Park (1976). It involves two punks who crash a high society party, only to be taunted by the attendees. The pair soon turn on the hosts and take their revenge. The previous version arrived some months ago and came with a 4K restoration from the original camera negative, a commentary, cast and crew interviews and publicity materials, in fancy packaging. This version presumably doesn’t have the extra packaging, but contains most, if not all, of the bonuses.
The same goes for the “Standard Edition” 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray of the Italian animal attack film, Wild Beasts (1984). PCP gets into the water supply at a zoo, and the non-human residents escape and go on a rampage. If you can handle the gory nastiness (real circus animals were trained and used for much of the filming), you’ll get a 4K picture restoration from the original camera negative, cast and crew interviews, and a trailer.
Shout Factory is continuing to release classic Hong Kong action pictures in upgraded 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray sets. This week, Once A Thief (1991) is arriving on store shelves. It’s another notable title from John Woo (The Killer, Hard Boiled, Hard Target, Broken Arrow, Face/Off) with Chow Yun-Fat as one of a trio of art thieves who must take on their crime boss after being double-crossed. The film has been given a 4K scan from the original camera negative, and is presented in Dolby Vision. Additionally, you’ll get a Hong Kong movie expert commentary, interviews with Woo and crew members, a video essay on the film, a featurette on co-star Leslie Cheung, an archival interview with co-star Kenneth Tsang and a trailer.
The distributor is also putting out a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Steelbook of the Brad Pitt zombie movie hit, World War Z (2013). This product is identical to the 2023 edition with all the same bells and whistles like various production featurettes. The only difference here is the packaging.
Horror streaming site Shudder is putting a couple of their titles on disc. Bad Things (2023) was one of their titles that got a DVD-only release a couple of years ago. Now, it is receiving the Blu-ray treatment. It’s a haunted hotel flick in which a group of friends whose relationships are strained become further untethered when one inherits the business and invites them over for a stay. It comes with a commentary featuring the writer/director and the producers, a lengthy interview with the filmmaker, archival interviews with the cast, a visual essay, promo materials and a booklet with an essay on the movie.
A “Standard Edition” Blu-ray of Slapface (2022) is also arriving from Shudder, which is the same as a previous edition only without a slipcase. It’s about an orphaned boy who forms a relationship with a monster in the woods. You’ll get multiple commentaries, interviews, a Q&A, a short film, a photo gallery, a trailer and a booklet with writing on the picture.
Terror Vision is a website known for its many exclusive genre film releases, all of which typically come with a ton of extras (they also sell a lot of horror movie soundtracks). They are making several available this week, with highlights including the 90s Nightmares Volume 1 Blu-ray, which contains the low-budget indie chillers Mountain Fury (1991), Hell Spa (1992) and Lady of the Lake (1998).
The Basement (1989) is a shot-on-Super-8 horror anthology that took over two decades to complete. It arrives on Blu-ray with a soundtrack CD and comes with a ton of bonuses.
The site is also putting out a double-feature Blu-ray that contains the entertaining Troll 2 documentary Best Worst Movie (2009) and The American Scream (2012), an amusing doc about Halloween enthusiasts who go over-the-top with their seasonal decorations. In addition to those two pictures, specs list that besides many other extras, this release includes 2K scans of 16mm prints of the public domain titles like Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Nosferatu (1922).
Happy Hell Night (1992) is available as a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray set, as is a “Deluxe Edition” of the slasher Hide and Go Shriek (1988), which involves some teens who get sneak into a furniture store after it closes and get hunted down by a maniac. The film is presented with a new 4K scan from the uncut interpositive in Dolby Vision. It comes with a 40-page book on the film, a director commentary, making-of documentary, deleted scenes, and much more.
The French genre film The Last Screening (2011) is arriving on Blu-ray. The film is about a projectionist who begins to mimic the disturbing behaviors he witnesses in classic horror movies. It was scanned and restored in 2K from the original camera negative and features a film historian commentary, cast and crew interviews and other extras.
Patchwork (2015) can be purchased on the site as a “Deluxe Edition” 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray, with an accompanying CD. This film tells the strange story of three women who are murdered and patched together by a mad doctor. They wake up to find all three of their personalities intact and try to get revenge. Like the other titles, it comes with a 4K Dolby Vision presentation and numerous bonus features.
Shoestring Slashers Part II is a Blu-ray set that contains the shot-on-Betacam pictures Bloodspell (1988), Night of the Dribbler (1990) and Blood Symbol (1992). Commentary tracks, interviews and featurettes can be found on the discs.
Terror Vision also seems to have acquired the rights to the Paramount Pictures comedy Student Bodies (1981) and are releasing it as a “Deluxe Edition” 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray and CD. It’s an Airplane!-style parody of slasher films of the day. If memory serves, there are some big laughs early on, but it does run out of gas by the final act. Still, some of the effective gags early on may make it worth the purchase. The film has been scanned and restored in 4K from its 35mm camera negative and is presented in Dolby Vision. You’ll also get a new commentary with the stars of the movie, a new hour-long making-of documentary, archival presentations of the movie, a trailer, a 40-page book with essays on the feature, and a CD with the score.
Universal Studios is delivering a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo of the rom-com Marry Me (2022) starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. She plays a pop star who is rejected by her fiancé during a concert. She decides to randomly marry a person in the crowd, and the plot follows what happens afterwards. Bonus features include a director commentary, deleted scenes, a gag reel, a making-of, a featurette on the music in the movie, and a lyric music video.
Vinegar Syndrome is putting out a few titles as exclusives on their website. These editions usually contain impressive packaging, with “Standard Editions” arriving a month or two down the road. A Candle for the Devil (1973) is one of those pictures appearing in a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo pack. It’s a Spanish title about sisters who run a small hotel and murder guests who do not meet their moral standards. The film was restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative. There is a new appreciation for the movie included as a bonus, as well as new interviews with cast members.
The Blu-ray of Ghostkeeper (1981) from Canadian International Pictures delivers a literal chiller about friends snowmobiling in the mountains who take refuge in a lodge with an evil presence. The movie has been given a 4K restoration from the only known complete 35mm theatrical print and comes with a cast and associate producer commentary, as well as a movie historian audio track. There’s a horror movie podcast episode included, interviews with film historians and crew members, as well as a discussion with the score composer who goes over his previous works. There is also a film festival Q&A, talks from other Canadian filmmakers about their experience with the film’s director, archival interviews, shorts from the moviemaker, a pitch for a sequel that never came to be, a booklet with writing on the movie, and more.
The Great Silence (1968) is a violent Italian western with Klaus Kinski about vicious bounty hunters working in the snowy mountains. This movie is arriving as a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo. Anyone who purchases this title will get a 4K picture restoration of the title, English and Italian audio tracks, three film expert commentary tracks, a 1968 documentary on Italian westerns, two alternate endings restored in 2K with sound and optional film historian commentary, (one of the finales has never been seen before). Trailers and a booklet with essays on the movies.
And the hilarious crime comedy Married to the Mob (1988) (which is arriving through the Cinematographe line) is available as an exclusive 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray set through Vinegar Syndrome. Jonahtan Demme (Something Wild, The Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia) directs this tale of a mobster’s wife who considers helping the FBI in order to escape her criminal lifestyle. It isn’t as easy as it initially looks, though. The film stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Modine, Dean Stockwell, Alec Baldwin, Joan Cusack and Mercedes Ruehl and, if memory serves, is hilarious. The set delivers a 4K restoration of the film in Dolby Vision, a new commentary from co-star Modine, a new film expert commentary, new discussions with cast and crew members, a new video essay on the movie, a podcast episode about the work that went into restoring the feature, publicity materials, a trailer, and a booklet with essays on the movie.
Wild Eye Releasing is delivering Asylum of Darkness (2013) on Blu-ray. It’s an indie chiller about a man who wakes up in a mental asylum. He attempts to escape, but finds the outside world filled with supernatural threats. The cast includes familiar faces Richard Hatch and Tim Thomerson. The disc boasts a director supervised transfer from the original 35mm elements, a director introduction, two commentaries with the filmmaker and with a movie expert, tons of cast and crew interviews, deleted scenes, multiple shorts from the director, a 12-page book and more.
Finally, Warner Archive is making made-to-order Blu-rays available for the titles By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953), For the First Time (1959), Manpower (1941), The Narrow Margin (1952), Red Dust (1932) and The Verdict (1946).
YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS!
The only release that may be appropriate for children is a short-lived but interesting animated spin-off of the classic cartoon series The Flintstones.
The New Fred and Barney Show: Season 1 (1979) (Warner Archive) Blu-ray
ON THE TUBE!
And below is a list of the week’s TV-themed releases.
Arcane: League of Legends: Season 1 (Shout Factory) 4K Ultra HD
The New Fred and Barney Show: Season 1 (1979) (Warner Archive) Blu-ray
