{"id":32073,"date":"2025-09-22T14:14:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T21:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/?p=32073"},"modified":"2025-09-22T14:14:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T21:14:54","slug":"4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-dvd-roundup-for-september-23th-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinemastance.com\/?p=32073","title":{"rendered":"4K Ultra HD\/Blu-ray\/DVD Roundup for September 23th, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome back to another look at highlights arriving on 4K\nUltra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. Looks like the discs are arriving fast and furious\nthis time out, with several major releases, and a helping of impressive\nindependent efforts. So, if you can\u2019t make it out to the movies this week, be\nsure to give one of these titles a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BIG NEW RELEASES!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-28-Years-Later-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32075\" width=\"276\" height=\"191\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">28 YEARS LATER \u2013 It has been 18 years since the previous entry in this horror series, but the original director and writer are back for the start of a new sequel trilogy involving infected, zombie-like monsters running rampant. As the story begins, decades have passed since the initial outbreak and the British mainland has been completely quarantined from the rest of the world. A youngster living in a community of uninfected Brits goes through a coming-of-age ritual. His father takes him to search for supplies in dangerous territory. During their excursion, they are cut off from their home and discover new changes in the monsters. Reaction to the film was generally upbeat. A small number thought that the movie was tonally uneven and were disappointed that it only served to set more movies. However, the majority believed it was a solid entry that delivered thrills and interesting new treatments of themes like family conflict and, to an extent, Brexit. The movie is available as a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray set, a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Steelbook, and a standalone Blu-ray. It stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes and Alfie Williams. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/28-years-later-brings-rage-infected-zombies-back-to-the-big-screen\/\">Read a review of the picture right here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-40-Acres-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32076\" width=\"273\" height=\"186\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">40 ACRES \u2013 After an apocalypse, a family of Canadian farmers\nisolate themselves within a protective barrier and work their land. Years pass\nquietly, until the matriarch receives word that forces outside the walls have\nfallen and invaders are closing. This approaching group, who may be cannibals,\nplan on taking their land. The family must band together to protect themselves.\nReviews were very strong for this Canadian thriller. A very small contingent\ncomplained that besides the central performance, the story was routine,\nresulting in a predictable and slow exercise. However, everyone else was very\nimpressed, stating that the film was brilliantly acted and tense, delivering\nseveral disturbing moments during its running time. They also noted that there\nwas an interesting allegory about conflicts and relationships between parents\nand kids. Danielle Deadwyler, Kataem O&#8217;Connor, Michael Greyeyes and Milcania\nDiaz-Rojas headline the film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Aztec-Batman-Clash-of-Empires-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32077\" width=\"269\" height=\"180\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AZTEC BATMAN: CLASH OF EMPIRES \u2013 DC continues their run of\nanimated superhero movies with this tale. It reimagines the famous masked\ncrimefighter and places him in the 14<sup>th<\/sup> century Aztec empire. A\nyoung boy\u2019s parents are murdered by Spanish conquistadors and the child finds\nrefuge in the city of Tenochtitlan. He begins training in a temple and by\nadulthood stands ready to protect his community from enemy forces. Over the course\nof the story, he encounters other fighters like Jaguar Woman. Critics haven\u2019t\nhad the opportunity to see this feature yet. As of right now, there are only a\ncouple of online reviews available for this Spanish-language animated title. At\nleast the write-ups seem positive, commenting that the feature is an\ninteresting spin on the character that also delivers a bit of history and\nMexican culture. It can be purchased as a 4K Ultra HD exclusive or a Blu-ray\nonly release. The voice cast includes Omar Chaparro, Horacio Garcia Rojas,\nJorge R. Guti\u00e9rrez and Jos\u00e9 Carlos Illanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Demon-Detective-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32078\" width=\"254\" height=\"153\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THE DEMON DETECTIVE \u2013 This independent horror film is set in\na world where possession is common enough for a man to start an\nexorcist-for-hire business. The title character is hired to investigate\nmultiple calls in a \u201chot bed\u201d area of demonology. It soon becomes clear that\nthe otherworldly presence responsible may have ties to his own dark past. The\nlead must fight his greatest enemy ever in order to survive.&nbsp;\nUnfortunately, at present there are no write-ups of the picture at all. The\ndistribution rights were picked up and the release is heading straight to disc\nwithout any previews and curious parties will have to square off against\nsinister forces without any idea of what they will be in for. But the movie\ndoes have some familiar names in the cast. It features Dustin Gulledge, Eugene\nYoung, Dani Scott, Matt Rasku, Tom Virtue, Adrienne Barbeau, Vivica A. Fox and\nDoug Jones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Flow-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32079\" width=\"259\" height=\"169\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FLOW \u2013 Last year\u2019s Academy Award-winner for Best Animated\nFeature is arriving this week on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray (as well as a Blu-ray\ndisc) on the Criterion label. The Latvian\/Belgian\/French feature tells the\nstory of a cat who survives a devastating flood. The animal travels and finds a\nsafe haven on a boat populated with other animals, including a dog. Together,\nthey must help each other journey over a treacherous landscape to find\nthemselves a new home. As one might expect, the movie received a lot of raves.\nOne or two voices didn\u2019t think the animation was up to snuff, nor did they find\nthemselves being gripped by the onscreen drama. But the majority were wowed by\nthe picture. They stated that the movie was original and creatively designed.\nThe group were also taken in by the animals and their budding friendship,\nrooting for them as they faced challenge after challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Ghost-Killer-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32080\" width=\"274\" height=\"174\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GHOST KILLER \u2013 Blending action\/horror and comedy, this\nunique effort from Japan follows a college student who discovers the body of an\nexpert hit man. She quickly finds herself being possessed by the figure, even\nconversing with his spirit. After some bickering, the lead agrees to help the\ndeceased finish his mission and take revenge on those who killed him. She\nsuddenly develops remarkable fighting skills. The body count rises and the line\nbetween the two individuals begins to blur. The press was generally taken by\nthis Japanese effort. A small contingent liked the fight scenes but found the\nsupernatural plot so silly that they couldn\u2019t take the picture seriously.\nHowever, all others called it a fun joyride and were impressed by the kinetic,\nhigh-energy action scenes. The film can be purchased in a 4K Ultra HD and\nBlu-ray combo or as a Blu-ray only release. It stars Akari Takaishi, Masanori\nMimoto and Mario Kuroba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Guns-Up-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32081\" width=\"270\" height=\"160\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GUNS UP \u2013 A New Jersey mob debt collector wants out of the\nbusiness in order to open a restaurant with his wife and spend time with the\nkids (who don\u2019t know about his real job). He agrees to take one last job from\nhis employer, which goes wrong. It turns out his employers have no intention of\nletting him leave alive. So, the enforcer and his wife (who turns out to be a\nsurprisingly proficient killer), try to wipe out all obstacles in their way.\nThis action comedy earned more positive reviews than negative ones. About\none-third wrote that the picture had difficulty juggling laughs with brutal\nviolence and didn\u2019t offer any new takes or sharp twists on gangster cliches.\nYet the consensus was that the entertaining cast and heartfelt story made up\nfor the story deficiencies. They felt that action fans would get a kick out of\nthe characters and shoot-em-up sequences. For the time being, this is a\nDVD-only release. The cast includes Kevin James, Christina Ricci, Luis Guzman,\nFrancis Cronin, Kelly Landry, Rob Gough and Melissa Leo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Home-Davidson-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32082\" width=\"271\" height=\"188\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THE HOME \u2013 After getting in trouble with the law, a\ntwentysomething is assigned to do community service at a retirement home. The\nnew arrival is told to stay off the fourth floor and keep away from the elderly\nresidents there. He begins to suspect the caregivers of horrific activities,\nbut because of his past, has trouble getting others to believe him. As the lead\nuncovers more secrets, both he and the residents find their lives in danger.\nThis chiller didn\u2019t earn much praise from the press. About one-third suggested\nthat while there were some clunky transitions from laughs to scares, there was\na lot about the movie that was interesting. They enjoyed the lead performance\nand thought the picture ended strongly. Alas, most didn\u2019t think that the\nscreenplay worked or provided enough character development, calling the\nfinished film exhausting and cruel. This new title can be picked up as a 4K\nUltra HD and Blu-ray combo through the Lionsgate Limited website or in a\nBlu-ray and DVD pack through regular retailers. It features Pete Davidson, John\nGlover, Mugga, Adam Cantor and Bruce Altman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Jester-from-Transylvania-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32083\" width=\"256\" height=\"150\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THE JESTER FROM TRANSYLVANIA \u2013 A struggling screenwriter,\ndesperate to sell his first script, jumps at the opportunity to meet an\nimportant producer throwing a party at a remote lodge in Transylvania. On his\nway there, the lead meets a stranded motorist, who disappears as soon as they\nshow up at the location. The protagonist has trouble impressing the group, and\nthe hitchhiker reappears, but the oddball cannot be seen by anyone else. The\nstrange figure tells the writer that the hosts have something horrible in mind\nfor him.&nbsp; This English-language, Romanian chiller hasn\u2019t been seen by many\nin this part of the world. It appears that the movie was actually produced a\nfew years ago and is only now arriving on disc. You might want to wait for some\nreviews before committing to this one. Emmet J Scanlan, Jordan Prentice,\nMichael Ironside, Penny Downie, Thamara Barth and Franco Nero headline the\nfilm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-M3GAN-20-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32084\" width=\"289\" height=\"190\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M3GAN 2.0 \u2013 This sequel to the 2022 hit horror film about an\nAI robotic creation who goes on a murderous rampage picks up two years after\nthe previous entry. The technology for the dangerous creation has been stolen\nby the government and is being used to create a military-grade war robot. The\ninventors of M3GAN decide to revive their creation with upgraded AI and fight\nback. This follow-up received mixed notices from reviewers and didn\u2019t do well\nat the box office. Almost half complained that the movie eliminated horror\nelements and went overboard on campiness, failing to excite viewers or even\nmake them laugh. Slightly more believed the film would appeal to fans of the\noriginal. They noted that it twisted the concept in a new way like <em>Terminator\n2<\/em> and delivered enough oddball humor to earn it a pass. The movie can be\npurchased in a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray pack, a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray\nSteelbook, a Blu-ray only package, and in a 4K Ultra HD only M3GAN 2-Movie\nCollection. The cast includes Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald,\nJenna Davis, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Ivanna Sakhno, Aristotle\nAthari, Jemaine Clement, Timm Sharp and James Gaylyn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Oh-Hi-film-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32085\" width=\"286\" height=\"184\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OH, HI \u2013 A young woman connects with a man and thinks she\nmay have found her ideal partner. They go away for a romantic weekend together\nat a rental property, it all goes well, at least, initially. Then, the lead\nopens up to her new guy about future plans, and he bluntly responds that he\nisn\u2019t interested in a serious relationship. Confused and angry, she grabs a\npair of handcuffs, secures him to the bed, and tries to convince him that\nthey\u2019re perfect for each other. When her friends drop by, things get more\ncomplicated. This dark independent comedy received slightly more\nrecommendations than pans. More than one-third of reviewers suggested many of\nthe situations presented strained believability and that there also wasn\u2019t\nenough material here to warrant an entire feature. But slightly more enjoyed\nthe performances and thought the movie effectively showed how painful and\nsurreal modern dating can be. For now, this is a DVD-only title. Molly Godron,\nLogan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, John Reynolds and David Cross headline the\nfilm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Superman-01-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32086\" width=\"279\" height=\"201\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SUPERMAN \u2013 The newest reboot of the iconic DC superhero has the famous figure having difficulty navigating the modern world. He and reporter girlfriend Lois Lane are at odds, and many view him as more of a threat than a champion of truth and justice. Industrialist Lex Luthor and his team decide to frame Superman and turn the world against him, while plotting to take control of the world. The film did very well at the box office and the press generally liked it. There was a small group who found the movie overstuffed and choppy, the characters underdeveloped, and the plot full of holes and inconsistencies. But many more liked this redo, calling it action packed. They also appreciated its emphasis on the impact of social media and suggested that the new lead actor made an excellent impression as the superhero. You can pick up the title on 4K Ultra HD only, as a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Steelbook, or a standalone Blu-ray. It stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Bradley Cooper, Angela Sarafyan, Michael Rooker, Frank Grillo, Nathan Fillion and Isabela Merced. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/superman-doesnt-quite-soar\/\">Read this site&#8217;s take on the movie here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Swimming-Home-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32087\" width=\"259\" height=\"170\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SWIMMING HOME \u2013 A wealthy married couple seem to be\nsplitting apart and retreat with their offspring for a stay at their holiday\nvilla. Soon afterward, they find a naked woman floating in their pool. They\ntake her in and learn that the woman collects and consumes poisonous plants.\nThe teenage daughter of the husband and wife is charmed by the strange\nnewcomer, who decides, in her own way, to help the family with their imploding\nrelationship. This independent multinational arthouse drama did not wow reviewers.\nAbout one-third called the movie an interesting slow-burn that dissected\nrelationships and incorporated unique elements in order to tell a curiously\neccentric story. Unfortunately, most found the picture pompous, slow, and, for\nall its bluster, suggested that it failed to offer any real insight on troubled\nmarriages. The cast includes Christopher Abbott, Anastasios Alexandropoulos,\nMackenzie Davis, Nadine Labaki and Freya Hannan-Mills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Unicorns-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32088\" width=\"281\" height=\"177\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UNICORNS \u2013 A mechanic and single-parent decides to go\nclubbing one night, and is wowed by a nightclub performer. After introducing\nhimself, talking and getting on well with the person, the individual reveals\nthemself as a man, shocking the patron. Later, the dancer goes to visit him at\nhis work. The two begin talking in more detail about who they are, sharing\ntheir obstacles and home lives. They soon form a close bond and consider\nembarking on a relationship. This England\/US\/Sweden co-production earned several\nnominations and awards at film festivals. Critics also rated this drama highly.\nApproximately one-fifth of write-ups did critique it for being predictable and\noverly sentimental. Still, the majority stated that the picture had a lot of\nheart and that it won them over. They found the leads excellent and thought\nthey were well-developed and believable characters, providing viewers with an\nendearing love story. It features Ben Hardy, Jason Patel and Kate Lindsey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Watch-the-Skies-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32089\" width=\"273\" height=\"181\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WATCH THE SKIES &#8211; Also released under the title <em>UFO Sweden<\/em>, this tale follows a Scandinavian teenager who is convinced that her father, who vanished many years ago, was actually abducted by aliens. She eventually finds a group of oddball UFO enthusiasts and convinces them to help her learn the truth. Their journey ultimately leads them on a wild adventure to unexpected places. Information about this Swedish science-fiction\/drama suggests it was inspired by shows like <em>Stranger Things<\/em>. It received a fairly wide release across Europe in 2023 and is now appearing in North America. There was some press about the fact that the US distributor used AI to redub this movie into English (apparently, the disc also contains the original Swedish language version with English subtitles). A small number of reviewers did focus on the audio and complained the story and characters left them cold. However, the majority thought it was an entertaining throwback to the 1980s, with enough original and unique touches to make an impression. Inez Dahl Torhaug and Jesper Barkselius play the lead roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BLASTS FROM THE PAST!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Cat-Hong-Kong-film-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32090\" width=\"298\" height=\"179\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for something older, you also have plenty\nof options. 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray of <em>The Cat<\/em> (1991), a Hong\nKong\/Japan coproduction about a novelist who crosses paths with an odd young\ngirl and her pet feline. After witnessing some strange events, he learns that\nthe two are aliens from space, trying to stop another monster from possessing\nhumans. Wild and crazy action follows as the writer tries to help the cat and\nthe kid fight vicious otherworldly forces. The movie has been given a 2K\nrestoration from the original camera negative. It comes with a film expert\ncommentary, a new interview with the writer, and an image gallery. The first\nedition comes with a 40-page book on the movie, a premium art-card and a\nslipcase with new artwork for the film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The French Jacques Audiard film <em>The Beat That My Heart\nSkipped<\/em> (2005) is arriving on Blu-ray from Criterion. This drama follows a\ncrooked realtor who wants to become a concert pianist. Despite being a remake\nof a 1978 American movie with Harvey Keitel called <em>Fingers<\/em>, this adaptation\nwas incredibly well-received and won awards across Europe. It arrives on\nBlu-ray with a director-approved, high-definition digital master, a new\ninterview with the director, discussions with the movie\u2019s screenwriter and the\ncomposer, footage of the cast and crew from the 2005 Berlin International Film\nFestival, deleted scenes with director commentary, rehearsal footage and a\ntrailer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Read-My-Lips-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32091\" width=\"269\" height=\"172\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Read My Lips<\/em> (2001) is another award-winning title\nfrom Audiard that is appearing in a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo pack as well\nas a standalone Blu-ray. It\u2019s a thriller about an ex-con with an ability for\nlip reading. He goes to work for a construction company and falls for a\nsecretary who is deaf. The two hatch a dangerous and elaborate get-rich-quick\nscheme. The release boasts a 4K picture restoration presented in Dolby Vision,\nsupervised and approved by director Audiard. There is a new afterword with the\nfilmmaker, an audio commentary with stars Vincent Cassel and Emmanuelle Devos,\na making-of featuring cast and crew interviews, a discussion with the composer\nfor the film, deleted scenes with director\u2019s commentary and a trailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disney\/Buena Vista is putting out a 60<sup>th<\/sup>\nanniversary 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray edition of the classic, <em>The Sound of\nMusic<\/em> (1965). It contains a brand new 4K picture restoration in 4K and\npresented in Dolby Vision. The \u201cSing-Along\u201d version of the movie is also\nincluded, as well as an archival commentary with Julie Andrews, Christopher\nPlummer, Charmian Carr, Dee Dee Wood and Johannes von Trapp and a second\narchival track with director Robert Wise (<em>The Day the Earth Stood Still,\nWest Side Story, The Haunting, The Andromeda Strain<\/em>). Several featurettes\non the production are also included in the set, as well as publicity materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Airplane-II-Sequel-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32092\" width=\"288\" height=\"185\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a busy week for Kino Lorber as well. While <em>Airplane!<\/em>\nis considered by many a comedy classic, <em>Airplane II: The Sequel <\/em>(1982)\nhas its fair share of laughs. Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Lloyd Bridges, Peter\nGraves, Sonny Bono and many others lampoon both disaster pictures and\nscience-fiction epics. The story follows some ridiculous characters on the\nfirst commercial lunar shuttle flight. The movie\u2019s climax boasts a memorably\nhilarious turn from <em>Star Trek<\/em>\u2019s William Shatner. Now, a 4K Ultra HD and\nBlu-ray (as well as a Blu-ray only edition) is arriving on shelves. The 4K\nrestoration was taken from the original camera negative and is presented in\nDolby Vision. There are two film historian commentary (one of which with Mike\nWhite) and a trailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The musical\/comedy <em>The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas<\/em>\n(1982) with Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds is arriving as a \u201cSpecial Edition\u201d\nBlu-ray with a new 2K picture restoration from a 35mm interpositive. It appears\nwith a film historian commentary, a commentary with entertainment journalists,\na making-of featurette, outtakes, and a trailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>French Without Tears<\/em> (1940) is a British comedy with\nRay Milland and Ellen Drew about a romance at a cramming school in France. For\nits Blu-ray release, the film was given a 4K restoration and comes with a film\nhistorian commentary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Peking-Opera-Blues-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32093\" width=\"266\" height=\"165\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the Italian effort <em>Il Dono<\/em> (2003), a narrative\nabout the dying city of Caulonia, is also arriving on Blu-ray. For this\nrelease, the image has been restored in 4K from the original negatives under\nthe supervision of the director.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shout Factory is delivering <em>Peking Opera Blues<\/em> (1986)\nin a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray package. While the title might have you thinking\nthe film is a drama, it is actually a wild action\/comedy from Tsui Hark (<em>Zu\nWarriors from the Magic Mountain, Once Upon a Time in China, Twin Dragons,\nKnock Off)<\/em> about three high-spirited young women fighting evil forces for\ntheir liberation. The original negative was restored in 4K for this release,\nwhich is presented in Dolby Vision. It comes with a film expert commentary,\ncast and crew interviews, a discussion with a film critic on Tsui Hark\u2019s work,\nand another with a film professor about this picture being a masterpiece. A\ntrailer is also included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cinemastance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DVD-Night-of-the-Living-Dead-1990-fixed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32095\" width=\"285\" height=\"184\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a very notable title for horror fans. Sony is\npresenting Tom Savini\u2019s take on <em>Night of the Living Dead<\/em> (1990) in a 4K\nUltra HD and Blu-ray Steelbook. This remake of the 1968 classic from George A.\nRomero (who produced this effort) did not earn much praise during its original\nrelease. The film obviously had an impossible act to follow (and reportedly was\nnot pleasant to make, with the studio interfering in the final product), but it\ndid expertly capture the feel of the original while adding a few effective\nmodern twists to the story. In the passing years, most genre enthusiasts have\ncome around to the picture and it has developed a following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time ever, Savini has unearthed his original\nuncensored cut and is presenting it here. Both the theatrical and unrated\nversions have been given 4K restorations sourced from 4K masters of the film\n(readers should note that the longer version is only on the 4K disc and not on\nthe accompanying Blu-ray). Savini also provided a new commentary for the\noriginal cut, and there is an archival commentary on the theatrical edition.\nExtras include new interviews with cast members Bill Moseley, William Butler,\nMcKee Anderson and Heather Mazur, as well as producers John Russo and Russell\nStreiner, editor Tom Dubensky, and two zombie performers in the movie.\nAdditionally, archival featurettes with Savini, actress Patricia Tallman, and\nthe make-up effects team are included. And there is a making-of featurette, and\na trailer. This release has been selling out at many retailers, so if you\u2019re\ninterested, you may have to search around a bit, or wait for a repressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warner Bros. is delivering 4K Ultra HD-only editions of the\nsix James Bond movies starring Sean Connery. They previously came together in a\nbox set, but you can now purchase them individually. You can now own <em>Dr. No<\/em>\n(1962), <em>From Russia with Love<\/em> (1963), <em>Goldfinger<\/em> (1964), <em>Thunderball\n<\/em>(1965), <em>You Only Live Twice<\/em> (1967) and <em>Diamonds Are Forever<\/em>\n(1971). All of the films\u2019 original negatives have been newly scanned in 4K for\nthese releases and are presented in Dolby Vision with bonuses from earlier\neditions. This should include archival director commentaries and making-of\nfeaturettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, Warner Bros. is rereleasing a recent Tim Burton\ntitle as 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Steelbook. You can pick up <em>Beetlejuice\nBeetlejuice<\/em> (2024) in new packaging with all the same bonus features.\nAdditionally, a 20<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary 4K Ultra HD and only and 4K Ultra\nHD only Steelbook of the animated Burton feature <em>Corpse Bride<\/em> (2005)\nwill be available to own. The studio is presenting a 4K restoration of the film\nwith a new \u201creflection\u201d on the feature and a look at the minds behind the\nmovie. Several archival featurettes from earlier editions will also be\navailable on the release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a couple of items that children, older kids, and\nothers, may enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Care Bears: Unlock the Magic \u2013 Good Vibes Only<\/em>\n(NCircle Entertainment) DVD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Corpse Bride<\/em> (2005) 4K Ultra HD only and 4K Ultra HD\nonly Steelbook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ON THE TUBE!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a list of the week\u2019s TV-related titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Care Bears: Unlock the Magic \u2013 Good Vibes Only<\/em>\n(NCircle Entertainment) DVD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Chucky<\/em>: The Complete Series (Universal Studios)\nBlu-ray or Blu-ray Steelbook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Fringe<\/em>: The Complete Series (Warner Bros.) Blu-ray<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Hallmark 2-Movie Collection: Autumn at Apple Hill,\nHaunted Wedding<\/em> (Hallmark) DVD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>La Femme Nikita<\/em>: The Complete Series (1997-2001\nseries) (Warner Bros.) DVD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Last of Us<\/em>: Season 2 (Warner Bros.) 4K Ultra HD\nor Blu-ray only or 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Steelbook<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Law &amp; Order: Special Victims Unit<\/em>: Season 26\n(Universal Studios) Blu-ray<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Masterpiece Mystery!: The Marlow Murder Club<\/em>: Season\n2 (PBS) DVD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Watson<\/em>: Season 1 (CBS) DVD<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to another look at highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. Looks like the discs are arriving fast and furious this time out, with several major releases, and a helping of impressive independent efforts. So, if you can\u2019t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":32074,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32073","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dvdblu-ray-reviews"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":8}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cinemastance.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32073","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cinemastance.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cinemastance.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cinemastance.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cinemastance.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=32073"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cinemastance.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32073\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cinemastance.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=32073"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cinemastance.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=32073"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cinemastance.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=32073"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}