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Home- June 24, 2023
Waterworld 4K Blu-ray Movie
Limited Edition | 4K Theatrical | TV & Ulysses BD / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Arrow | 1995 | 1 Movie, 3 Cuts | 135 min | Rated PG-13 | Jun 27, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Centuries of global warming have caused the polar ice caps to melt, flooding the earth as civilization is left adrift. The inhabitants of this once-flourishing planet cling to life on incredible floating cities, their existence constantly threatened by Smokers — bands of marauding pirates who roam the featureless surface of Waterworld. For the survivors, one chance remains: a solitary hero, known only as the Mariner. Battling the Smokers and their ruthless leader, the Deacon, the Mariner sets out with a beautiful woman and a mysterious little girl on a search for a new beginning.
Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi / Thriller / Epic
Mallrats 4K Blu-ray Movie
Limited Edition / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Arrow | 1995 | 1 Movie, 2 Cuts | 122 min | Not rated | Jun 27, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Both dumped by their girlfriends, two best friends seek refuge in the local mall.
Comedy / Romance
Avatar: The Way of Water 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 2022 | 193 min | Rated PG-13 | Jun 20, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the planet of Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their planet.
Action / Adventure / Drama / Fantasy / Sci-Fi
- June 23, 2023
The Curse of the Crying Woman Blu-ray Movie
La Maldición de la Llorona / Indicator Series
Powerhouse Films | 1963 | 80 min | Rated BBFC: 12 | No Release Date | Dr. Svet Atanasov
A phantom figure attacks a horse-drawn carriage in the woods. As the police investigate the grisly murders, young Amelia travels to the old mansion of her Aunt Selma close to where the murders took place. Shortly after her arrival Amelia uncovers dark family secrets, including rumors of torture, murder and witchcraft! Each sinister revelation exposes a more diabolical mystery. Whose charred corpse lay buried in the family crypt? Why does Aunt Selma cast no reflection? And finally: What terrors will be unleashed by THE CURSE OF THE CRYING WOMAN?
Horror / Mystery / Thriller
National Lampoon's Vacation 4K Blu-ray Movie
40th Anniversary Edition / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 1983 | 98 min | Rated R | Jun 27, 2023 | Randy Miller III
The Griswolds have planned all year for a great summer vacation. From their suburban Chicago home, across America, to the wonders of the Walley World fun park in California, every step of the way has been carefully plotted. So what if they lose all their money when their new car gets wrecked. And it's not too bad when Cousin Eddie deposits sour Aunt Edna in their back seat for a lift to Phoenix. But what really keeps Clark's eyes on the road is a flirtation with a mysterious blonde in a red Ferrari.
Adventure / Comedy / Family
Fist of the Condor Blu-ray Movie
El Puño del Cóndor
Well Go USA | 2023 | 85 min | Not rated | May 23, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Upon the empire’s fall to invading conquistadors, the 16th-century Incas quickly concealed a sacred manual containing the secrets behind their deadly fighting technique. But after centuries of careful safeguarding, the manual is again at risk of falling into the wrong hands, leaving its rightful guardian to battle the world’s greatest assassins to protect the ancient secrets within.
Action / Adventure / Martial arts / Foreign
Uzumaki Blu-ray Movie
うずまき / Spiral
Discotek Media | 2000 | 90 min | Unrated | Jun 28, 2022 | Neil Lumbard
Kirie, a young schoolgirl, first notices this phenomena when she encounters her boyfriend's father, maniacally videotaping a snail crawling up a wall. Later, her brooding beau, Shuichi, reveals that the odd behavior goes further - his father has filled an entire room with various spiral objects. Before long, this growing madness leads to a series of gruesome and unbelievably bizarre deaths.
Comedy / Horror / Foreign
Female Yakuza Tale Blu-ray Movie
Discotek Media | 1973 | 86 min | Unrated | Dec 27, 2022 | Neil Lumbard
In this sequel to "Sex & Fury", gambling warrior Ocho finds herself in the middle of a criminal feud between drug smugglers, yakuza and a gang of female thieves.
Action / Comedy / Crime / Erotic / Martial arts / Foreign
- June 22, 2023
The Unguarded Moment Blu-ray Movie
Kino Lorber | 1956 | 95 min | Not rated | Nov 29, 2022 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
In a rare dramatic role, Esther Williams stars as a high school teacher stalked by a peeping tom who might be the same homicidal sex fiend wanted by the police. Based on a story by Rosalind Russell and Larry Marcus, The Unguarded Moment is a moody melodrama that co-stars John Saxon in one of his first major roles and George Nader as the investigating detective.
Crime / Drama / Film-Noir / Mystery / Thriller / Melodrama
Caravans Blu-ray Movie
Kino Lorber | 1978 | 125 min | Rated PG | Jun 23, 2020 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
In 1948, at the U.S. embassy in Zadestan, a young diplomat is ordered to find the missing daughter of an influential American senator.
Action / Adventure / History / Period
Evil Dead Rise 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2023 | 96 min | Rated R | Jun 27, 2023 | Randy Miller III
In the fifth Evil Dead film, a road-weary Beth pays an overdue visit to her older sister Ellie, who is raising three kids on her own in a cramped L.A. apartment. The sisters’ reunion is cut short by the discovery of a mysterious book deep in the bowels of Ellie’s building, giving rise to flesh-possessing demons, and thrusting Beth into a primal battle for survival as she is faced with the most nightmarish version of motherhood imaginable.
Action / Horror / Supernatural
Evil Dead Rise Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2023 | 97 min | Rated R | Jun 27, 2023 | Randy Miller III
In the fifth Evil Dead film, a road-weary Beth pays an overdue visit to her older sister Ellie, who is raising three kids on her own in a cramped L.A. apartment. The sisters’ reunion is cut short by the discovery of a mysterious book deep in the bowels of Ellie’s building, giving rise to flesh-possessing demons, and thrusting Beth into a primal battle for survival as she is faced with the most nightmarish version of motherhood imaginable.
Action / Horror / Supernatural
The Truman Show 4K Blu-ray Movie
25th Anniversary / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Paramount Pictures | 1998 | 103 min | Rated PG | Jul 04, 2023 | Martin Liebman
An insurance salesman discovers his whole life is actually a reality TV show.
Comedy / Drama
Enter the Video Store: Empire of Screams Blu-ray Movie
The Dungeonmaster / Dolls / Cellar Dweller / Arena / Robot Jox | Limited Edition
Arrow | 1984-1989 | 5 Movies, 7 Cuts | 415 min | Not rated | Jun 27, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman
See individual titles for their synopses.
Action / Adventure / Horror / Sci-Fi
The Dungeonmaster Blu-ray Movie
Ragewar
Arrow | 1984 | 1 Movie, 3 Cuts | 78 min | Rated PG-13 | No Release Date | Jeffrey Kauffman
Paul, a computer whiz who spends more time with his machine than with his girlfriend, finds that he has been chosen as a worthy opponent for Mestema, and evil wizard who has spent centuries searching for a challenging foe. After having his computer changed into wristband weapon, Paul does battle with a variety of monsters before finally coming face to face with the ultimate adversary.
Dolls Blu-ray Movie
Arrow | 1987 | 77 min | Rated R | No Release Date | Jeffrey Kauffman
A group of people stop by a mansion during a storm and discover two magical toy makers, and their haunted collection of dolls.
Horror
WWE: WrestleMania 39 Blu-ray Movie
Warner Bros. | 2023 | 510 min | Not rated | May 09, 2023 | Martin Liebman
WrestleMania 39 is the 39th annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view and WWE Network event produced by WWE for their Raw and SmackDown brands.
Sport
Cellar Dweller Blu-ray Movie
Arrow | 1988 | 78 min | Not rated | No Release Date | Jeffrey Kauffman
In the 1930s, a horror comic artist's creations come alive and kill him. Years later, a new cartoonist revives the creatures in his house, now part of an artist's colony.
Horror
Arena Blu-ray Movie
Arrow | 1989 | 97 min | Rated PG-13 | No Release Date | Jeffrey Kauffman
A human becomes an unlikely rising star in the biggest fighting tournament in the galaxy that's dominated by alien species.
Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi
Robot Jox Blu-ray Movie
Arrow | 1989 | 84 min | Rated PG | No Release Date | Jeffrey Kauffman
In a future world where war has been outlawed, international disputes are settled in a single winner-takes-all fight between two of the ultimate killing machines. Massive, menacing and made-to-destroy, these human-piloted combat 'bots square off to determine global supremacy. But when tragedy strikes during a crucial battle and treacherous espionage raises the stakes, will veteran robowarrior Achilles walk away from the game for good… or take his revenge against his rival pilot, the homicidal Alexander?
Action / Sci-Fi