New Blu-ray Reviews

White as Snow Blu-ray Movie  

Pure as Snow / Blanche comme neige

Cohen Media Group | 2019 | 112 min | Not rated | Nov 09, 2021 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Claire, a beautiful young woman works at her late father's hotel that is now managed by her evil stepmother Maud. Claire unwittingly sparks uncontrollable jealousy in Maud, whose young lover has fallen in love with Claire. Maud decides to get rid of Claire who finds shelter in a farm where she's allowed to break free from her strict upbringing through encounters with seven "princes."

Comedy / Drama / Erotic / Foreign

The Great Silence Blu-ray Movie    

Il grande silenzio | Limited Edition | Masters of Cinema

Eureka Entertainment | 1968 | 105 min | Rated BBFC: 15 | Nov 29, 2021 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

A group of bloodthirsty bounty hunters, led by the vicious Loco prey on a band of persecuted outlaws who have taken to the hills. As the price on each head is collected one-by-one, only a mute gunslinger named Silence stands between the innocent refugees and the greed and corruption that the bounty hunters represent. But, in this harsh, brutal world, the lines between right and wrong aren't always clear and good doesn't always triumph.

Drama / Western / Foreign

The Beast Blu-ray Movie  

La bête / Blu-ray + DVD

Arrow | 1975 | 98 min | Not rated | Sep 21, 2021 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Once upon a time in the 18th century a beast lived in the woods of an aristocratic estate. And this beast, possessed of a giant phallus and an insatiable lust, set upon the beautiful young lady of the house. Two centuries later, the tale of the beast would return in the dreams of an American heiress contracted to carry the male descendant of the same crumbling aristocratic family and their secret.

Drama / Fantasy / Horror / Other / Erotic / Foreign

Old Henry Blu-ray Movie  

Shout Factory | 2021 | 99 min | Not rated | Nov 09, 2021 | Brian Orndorf

An action western about a farmer who takes in an injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse comes for the money, he must decide who to trust. Defending a siege, he reveals a gunslinging talent calling his true identity into question.

Western

Keep an Eye Out Blu-ray Movie  

Au poste!

Dekanalog | 2018 | 73 min | Not rated | Dec 28, 2021 | Brian Orndorf

Louis just found the corpse of a man in front of his apartment building. Taken in for custody by Captain Buron, he finds himself on the wrong end of a surreal interrogation. But how can you prove you are innocent when the cops are crazy?

Comedy / Dark humor / Foreign

Nothing But Trouble Blu-ray Movie  

Shout Factory | 1991 | 93 min | Rated PG-13 | Oct 26, 2021 | Brian Orndorf

A businessman finds he and his friends the prisoners of a sadistic judge and his equally odd family in the backwoods of a bizarre mansion.

Comedy / Horror / Dark humor

Yona of the Dawn: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie  

Essentials / Akatsuki no Yona / Blu-ray + Digital Copy

FUNimation Entertainment | 2014 | 600 min | Rated TV-14 | Dec 17, 2019 | Neil Lumbard

Upon her sixteenth birthday, the cheerful Princess Yona intended to tell her doting father of her love for SuWon, but her life was turned upside down after witnessing the man she loves cruelly assassinating her father. Heartbroken by this painful betrayal, Princess Yona fled the palace with her loyal servant Hak. Now, she will take up the sword and the bow on a quest to gain new allies and protect her beloved people.

Action / Adventure / Anime / Drama / Fantasy / Romance / Comic book / Foreign

Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign - Season One Blu-ray Movie  

FUNimation Entertainment | 2015 | 600 min | Rated TV-14 | Aug 21, 2018 | Neil Lumbard

In 2012, the world allegedly comes to an end at the hands of a human-made virus, ravaging the global populace and leaving only children untouched. It is at this time that vampires emerge from the recesses of the earth, likely followed by age-old horrors of the dark thought only to be myth. The vampires sweep the earth and claim it in a single violent stroke, subjugating the remnants of humanity and leading them beneath the surface to safety. This "protection" comes at the price of donating blood to their captors. At the age of twelve, Yūichirō and his friend and fellow orphan Mikaela plotted to escape along with the children in Hyakuya Orphanage. However, this resulted in their deaths and Mikaela sacrifices himself in order for Yūichirō to escape and be saved by members of the Moon Demon Company, an extermination unit of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army. Four years later, Yūichirō dedicates his life to destroy vampires and seek revenge against them for murdering his "family".

Action / Anime / Sci-Fi / Supernatural / Comic book / Foreign

Kolchak: The Night Stalker: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie  

Kino Lorber | 1974-1975 | 1026 min | Not rated | Oct 12, 2021 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

A newspaper reporter investigates strange supernatural, paranormal and unusual occurrences in Chicago.

Comedy / Crime / Horror / Mystery / Supernatural

Under the Sand Blu-ray Movie  

Sous le sable

Kino Lorber | 2000 | 96 min | Unrated | Jun 08, 2021 | Neil Lumbard

For many years, Marie and Jean have happily spent their vacations together at their country house. One day at the beach, Marie naps in the sand while Jean goes for a swim. When she awakens, he is gone. Did he drown? Did he run off? Distraught, Marie notifies the authorities. After an extensive search, no body is found, and Marie is left in a painful limbo, unable to properly grieve for her lost love.

Drama

Arise, My Love Blu-ray Movie  

Kino Lorber | 1940 | 100 min | Not rated | Aug 03, 2021 | Neil Lumbard

A journalist is sent to France and forced to write fashion fluff pieces. Tiring of this, she decides to sneak off to find an elusive notorious rebel of The Spanish Civil War. At first she only cares about her story and resists the advances of the amorous renegade, but a coincidence brings them intoone another's company again. Edit by PP

Adventure / Comedy / Drama / Romance / War / Melodrama

Four Frightened People Blu-ray Movie  

Kino Lorber | 1934 | 95 min | Not rated | Aug 03, 2021 | Neil Lumbard

Four passengers escape their bubonic plague-infested ship and land on the coast of a wild jungle. In order to reach safety they have to trek through the jungle, facing wild animals and attacks by primitive tribesmen.

Adventure / Drama

Reds Blu-ray Movie  

40th Anniversary Edition / Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Paramount Pictures | 1981 | 195 min | Rated PG | Nov 30, 2021 | Martin Liebman

American journalist becomes involved with the revolution in Russia and hopes to bring its spirit and idealism to the United States.

Drama / History / Romance

Mania Killer Blu-ray Movie  

Maniac Killer

Full Moon Features | 1987 | 84 min | Not rated | Nov 09, 2021 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A murderous cult kidnaps French prostitutes and tortures them to death to "purify" them of their evil ways. The local pimps, understandably upset, set out after them, as does a man whose girlfriend was kidnapped by the cult and may still be held by them.

Horror / Foreign

Remember the Night Blu-ray Movie  

Universal Studios | 1940 | 94 min | Not rated | Nov 06, 2018 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A shoplifter and her prosecuter fall in love, creating tensions in their family lives.

Comedy / Drama / Romance / Holiday

Jungle Cruise 4K Blu-ray Movie  

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Disney / Buena Vista | 2021 | 127 min | Rated PG-13 | Nov 16, 2021 | Randy Miller III

Based on Disneyland's theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles.

Action / Adventure / Family

Something in the Wind Blu-ray Movie  

Universal Studios | 1947 | 90 min | Not rated | Sep 07, 2021 | Neil Lumbard

A young man (Donald O'Connor) rescues a disc jockey (Deanna Durbin), kidnapped by another (John Dall) who thinks she is his wealthy uncle's ex-mistress.

Comedy / Musical

Heaven Can Wait Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Paramount Pictures | 1978 | 101 min | Rated PG | Nov 30, 2021 | Martin Liebman

A Los Angeles Rams quarterback, accidentally taken away from his body by an over-anxious angel before he was supposed to die, comes back to life in the body of a recently-murdered millionaire.

Comedy / Fantasy / Romance / Sport

Because of Him Blu-ray Movie  

Universal Studios | 1946 | 98 min | Not rated | Sep 07, 2021 | Neil Lumbard

A beautiful young woman, an aspiring actress, trick a famous stage star into signing a letter recommending her talents to a producer friend, with amusing results.

Comedy / Musical / Romance

Can't Help Singing Blu-ray Movie  

Universal Studios | 1944 | 91 min | Not rated | Sep 07, 2021 | Neil Lumbard

A senator's daughter (who can't help singing) follows her boyfriend West in the days of the California gold rush

Musical / Western