Upcoming Kino Lorber Blu-ray Releases
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Posted July 26, 2019 06:40 PM by Webmaster
Kino Lorber have dated and detailed a number of upcoming Blu-ray releases. Amongst them are The Mind Benders (1963), Sudden Terror (1970), and The Monster (1994).
The Mind Benders
Synopsis: Following the death of a fellow scientist accused of being a communist spy, Dr. Henry Longman (Dirk Bogarde) works to prove that his colleague had been brainwashed. To do so, Longman subjects himself to experiments in a sensory deprivation tank. This starts to take a heavy toll on his mental health; in particular, it alienates him from his wife. Additionally, his scientific credibility suffers and with it the chances for discovering the truth about his colleague. Soundtrack by Georges Auric (The Wages of Fear).
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Sudden Terror a.k.a. Eyewitness
Synopsis: A young daydreamer struggles to convince his family and the authorities that he has witnessed a political assassination. Starring Mark Lester, Lionel Jeffries, Susan George, Jeremy Kemp, Peter Vaughan, and Peter Bowles. Cinematography by David Holmes (TV's The Avengers).
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The Monster
Synopsis: From Roberto Benigni, the legendary star, writer and director of Johnny Stecchino and Life Is Beautiful! Hapless grifter Loris (Benigni) is always willing to take a stab at something new—so he lets Jessica (Nicoletta Braschi, Down by Law), an attractive stranger, move in. What he doesn't know is that Jessica is an undercover cop who suspects him to be a serial killer and certified sex fiend—and she'll stop at nothing to get her man. Beautifully shot by the great Carlo Di Palma (Blow-Up, Hannah and Her Sisters) and co-starring acting greats Michel Blanc (Monsieur Hire) and Jean-Claude Brialy (Claire's Knee), The Monster was a monstrous box-office smash and a riotous showcase for Benigni's slapstick genius.
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The Queen of Spades
Synopsis: A gambling craze is sweeping 19th-century St. Petersburg, yet a dashing Russian army captain (Anton Walbrook, The Red Shoes) is too impoverished to participate. But when he learns that an aging countess (Three-time Oscar-nominee Dame Edith Evans, The Whisperers) may hold the ultimate key to gambling riches, the desperate young officer will stop at nothing to steal the sinister secret for himself. When fortunes are won and lost with the turn of a card, will one man wager his very soul on a final twist of fate? Yvonne Mitchell (Demons of the Mind) co-stars in this brilliant British chiller directed by Thorold Dickinson (Gaslight), featuring extraordinary cinematography by Otto Heller (Peeping Tom, The Ipcress File) and based on the celebrated short story by Russian poet Alexander Pushkin (The Eagle).
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A Simple Twist of Fate
Synopsis: Small-town recluse Michael McCann (Steve Martin) lives an isolated existence until unusual events pull him out of his shell. After his beloved coin collection is stolen, an orphaned toddler suddenly appears at his house. Unknown to Michael, who adopts the little girl, she is the illegitimate child of local politician John Newland (Gabriel Byrne), who keeps his secret to protect his reputation. Later, however, Newland decides to go public with his revelation, leading to a custody battle.
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Father Hood
Synopsis: En route to a robbery and desperate to see his kids, Jack Charles (Patrick Swayze) grabs them from foster care and hurtles off to school, finding that crime and parenting don't mix.
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Life with Mikey
Synopsis: The former child star (Michael J. Fox) of a TV show meets a cute little waif (Christina Vidal) who changes his talent agency and his life.
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Billy Bathgate
Synopsis: In 1935, Bronx teenager Billy Behan (Loren Dean) attracts the attention of powerful mobster Dutch Schultz (Dustin Hoffman) and quickly becomes a part of his organization, growing close to Dutch's associate, Bo Weinberg (Bruce Willis). Knowing his yet-undiscovered betrayal of the gang has placed his life in jeopardy, Bo makes Billy promise to look after his girlfriend, Drew Preston (Nicole Kidman). Attracted to the beautiful woman, Billy tries to protect Drew from the murderous Dutch.
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The Mind Benders
Synopsis: Following the death of a fellow scientist accused of being a communist spy, Dr. Henry Longman (Dirk Bogarde) works to prove that his colleague had been brainwashed. To do so, Longman subjects himself to experiments in a sensory deprivation tank. This starts to take a heavy toll on his mental health; in particular, it alienates him from his wife. Additionally, his scientific credibility suffers and with it the chances for discovering the truth about his colleague. Soundtrack by Georges Auric (The Wages of Fear).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW 4K MASTER
- Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Nathaniel Thompson
- Reversible Cover Art
- Theatrical Trailer
- Optional English SDH subtiltes for the main feature
Sudden Terror a.k.a. Eyewitness
Synopsis: A young daydreamer struggles to convince his family and the authorities that he has witnessed a political assassination. Starring Mark Lester, Lionel Jeffries, Susan George, Jeremy Kemp, Peter Vaughan, and Peter Bowles. Cinematography by David Holmes (TV's The Avengers).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW 4K MASTER
- Audio commentary with Director John Hough and Writer (uncredited)/Executive Producer Bryan Forbes
- Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Nathaniel Thompson
- New Interview with Star Mark Lester
- SUDDEN TERROR - U.S. Trailer
- EYEWITNESS - UK Trailer
- Reversible Eyewitness Art
- Optional English SDH subtiltes for the main feature
The Monster
Synopsis: From Roberto Benigni, the legendary star, writer and director of Johnny Stecchino and Life Is Beautiful! Hapless grifter Loris (Benigni) is always willing to take a stab at something new—so he lets Jessica (Nicoletta Braschi, Down by Law), an attractive stranger, move in. What he doesn't know is that Jessica is an undercover cop who suspects him to be a serial killer and certified sex fiend—and she'll stop at nothing to get her man. Beautifully shot by the great Carlo Di Palma (Blow-Up, Hannah and Her Sisters) and co-starring acting greats Michel Blanc (Monsieur Hire) and Jean-Claude Brialy (Claire's Knee), The Monster was a monstrous box-office smash and a riotous showcase for Benigni's slapstick genius.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW 4K MASTER
- Audio Commentary by Film Historian and Critic Peter Tonguette
- Theatrical Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
The Queen of Spades
Synopsis: A gambling craze is sweeping 19th-century St. Petersburg, yet a dashing Russian army captain (Anton Walbrook, The Red Shoes) is too impoverished to participate. But when he learns that an aging countess (Three-time Oscar-nominee Dame Edith Evans, The Whisperers) may hold the ultimate key to gambling riches, the desperate young officer will stop at nothing to steal the sinister secret for himself. When fortunes are won and lost with the turn of a card, will one man wager his very soul on a final twist of fate? Yvonne Mitchell (Demons of the Mind) co-stars in this brilliant British chiller directed by Thorold Dickinson (Gaslight), featuring extraordinary cinematography by Otto Heller (Peeping Tom, The Ipcress File) and based on the celebrated short story by Russian poet Alexander Pushkin (The Eagle).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- RESTORATION OF THE FILM COMPLETED BY THE BFI AND STUDIOCANAL
- Audio Commentary by Film Critic Nick Pinkerton
- Introduction by Martin Scorsese
- An Analysis by Film Critic/Author Philip Horne
- 1951 Interview with Thorold Dickinson at the British Federation of Film Societies
- 1968 Screening Introduction by Thorold Dickinson
- Theatrical Trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
A Simple Twist of Fate
Synopsis: Small-town recluse Michael McCann (Steve Martin) lives an isolated existence until unusual events pull him out of his shell. After his beloved coin collection is stolen, an orphaned toddler suddenly appears at his house. Unknown to Michael, who adopts the little girl, she is the illegitimate child of local politician John Newland (Gabriel Byrne), who keeps his secret to protect his reputation. Later, however, Newland decides to go public with his revelation, leading to a custody battle.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Original trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Father Hood
Synopsis: En route to a robbery and desperate to see his kids, Jack Charles (Patrick Swayze) grabs them from foster care and hurtles off to school, finding that crime and parenting don't mix.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Original trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Life with Mikey
Synopsis: The former child star (Michael J. Fox) of a TV show meets a cute little waif (Christina Vidal) who changes his talent agency and his life.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Original trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Billy Bathgate
Synopsis: In 1935, Bronx teenager Billy Behan (Loren Dean) attracts the attention of powerful mobster Dutch Schultz (Dustin Hoffman) and quickly becomes a part of his organization, growing close to Dutch's associate, Bo Weinberg (Bruce Willis). Knowing his yet-undiscovered betrayal of the gang has placed his life in jeopardy, Bo makes Billy promise to look after his girlfriend, Drew Preston (Nicole Kidman). Attracted to the beautiful woman, Billy tries to protect Drew from the murderous Dutch.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Original trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature