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  A quick pre-review look at upcoming October 8th-22nd, 2024 releases (with Amazon links for full specs and purchasing):  FAMILY (2017) on DVD from IndiePix Classics (Street Date: 10/15/24): https://amzn.to/47JkFQx   SPIRAL (2007) on Blu-ray from Ronin Flix (Street Date: 10/8/24):  https://amzn.to/3Y4cD1n   KILLERS (1996) on Blu-ray from Synapse Films (Street Date: 10/8/24):  https://amzn.to/47NXPak THE CONVENT (2000) on 4K UHD + Blu-ray from Synapse Films (Street Date: 10/8/24):  https://amzn.to/3zMYBaU CREATURE WITH THE BLUE HAND (1967) / WEB OF THE SPIDER (2004) on Blu-ray from Film Masters (Street Date: 10/22/24):  https://amzn.to/3ZKnOxn Reviews coming soon!  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Eureka Entertainment brings the rarely-seen Jimmy Wang Yu action thriller A MAN CALLED TIGER (1973) to Blu-ray, looking great and loaded with extras. Originally set to be the third collaboration with director Lo Wei and star Bruce Lee, this film follows a street brawler (Wang Yu) working his way up the ladder of a Yakuza gang in Japan to find out the truth about his father's murder. Some fantastic fights and period trappings, and more musical numbers than you'd expect. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/47JuoX7 (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  Radiance Films brings Damiano Damiani's Italian crime drama A MAN ON HIS KNEES (1979) to Blu-ray in a beautiful transfer with solid extras, giving context for this tale of a simple street vendor who finds himself on a mafia assassination list, and how he tries to bargain and outrun his way to survival. Starring Giuliano Gemma and INFERNO's Eleonora Giorgi. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3XA2wzI (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  VCI Classic Films brings the 1981 horror TV-Movie classic DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW (1981) to 4K with DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROWS 1&2 DOUBLE FEATURE, paired with the sequel made by it's original writer, DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW 2 (2022), plus a bonus Blu-ray of the previous deluxe edition of the original. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/4e2ozpH (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

Film Masters continues its mission to rescue obscure films from low-quality Public Domain obscurity with its latest release, featuring two early 60s neo noir crime films with unique stars, Johnny Cash in DOOR-TO-DOOR MANIAC (1961) and Aram Katcher, Hollywood hairdresser and writer/producer/production designer/hairstylist/director/star of RIGHT HAND OF THE DEVIL (1963). Each featured on their own Blu-ray in crisp transfers with illuminating extras, it's a fun dip into the shady corners of 60s independent cinema with an edge. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/4gpcD36 (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  Full Moon Features brings to Blu-ray a decades-in-the-making throwback fantasy adventure chock full of Harryhausen-style stop-motion creatures, THE PRIMEVALS. When a team of researchers set out in search of the legendary Yeti in snowy Nepal, they get a lot more than they bargained for in this fun all-ages flick that had me grinning like a little kid. Available in a no-frills single-disc and loaded 3-disc edition. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3TuRcnf (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  Radiance Films presents the 1966 samurai-style Yakuza film TOKIJIRO: LONE YAKUZA to Blu-ray in a gorgeous transfer with fascinating extras. The titular Lone Yakuza wanders from town to town, killing in exchange for room and board, and one day finds himself deeply conflicted after fining his latest victim was the husband of a woman and child he'd recently befriended. Solid drama, beautifully shot, with occasional swordplay and geysers of blood to hold your attention. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3WVuDsX (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  During a government-mandated lockdown, a woman staying with her brother and his oddball housemate finds some strange seeds in a state-supplied care package, that, when planted, turn their world and minds inside out. TERROR FIRMA (2023), out now on Blu-ray from MVD Entertainment Group and Dark Arts Entertainment. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3XCEPYR (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  Blue Underground brings Enzo G. Castellari's blazing Italian police action/thriller HIGH CRIME (1973) starring Franco Nero as a vengeful cop, to 4K UHD (plus a Blu-ray) in a extras-packed edition, with all chambers loaded and ready to blast you with behind-the-scenes and contextual info. Excellent set. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/4cBjAeb (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)

  Radiance Films brings the Italian noiry mystery THE FACTS OF MURDER (1959) to Blu-ray in a gorgeous monochrome restoration, starring Pietro Germi (who also directed) as the police inspector determined to solve the case, and a young Claudia Cardinale as a servant girl who may know more than she's letting on. Atmospheric, surprisingly funny at times, and a solid mystery-thriller. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/4dRT9ls (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  A quick pre-review look at upcoming September 10th-24th, 2024 releases (with Amazon links for full specs and purchasing):  BLUE DESERT (2013) on DVD from IndiePix Classics (Street Date: 9/10/24): https://amzn.to/4d5bP0d   FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009) on 4K UHD from Arrow Video (Street Date: 9/17/24): https://amzn.to/4ehpSRv   THE THREAT (1966) on Blu-ray from Arrow Video (Street Date: 9/24/24): https://amzn.to/3ATKRLY   TORSO (1973) on 4K UHD from Arrow Video (Street Date: 9/17/24): https://amzn.to/3zawPoG   THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK (2004) on Blu-ray and 4K UHD from Arrow Video (Street Date: 9/17/24): https://amzn.to/3MDjhFb   THE MILLION EYES OF SUMURU on 4K UHD and Blu-ray from Blue Underground (Street Date: 9/24/24): https://amzn.to/3Xzexqm   THE SHADOW BOXING (1979) on Blu-ray from 88 Films (Street Date: 9/24/24): https://amzn.to/3Xmss1X   THE PROFANE EXHIBIT (2013) on Blu-ray from Unearthed Films (Street Date: 9/24/24): https://amzn.to/4dUk...

  At long last! Here's my deep dive into the amazing Severin Films boxed set THE GAME OF CLONES BRUCEPLOITATION COLLECTION VOL. 1, an essential masterclass on the bizarre sub-genre of Bruce Lee knockoff films. Bruce Le, Bruce Li, Dragon Lee and more assemble to fend of fierce foes with furious fists and dragonly deeds! 14 films (16 if you grab the limited edition set with the bonus disc before it's gone), insightful and entertaining extras, badass fu and some unforgettable films (I'm looking at you, THE DRAGON LIVES AGAIN...) make this essential for fans of martial arts and cult cinema. Can't wait for Volume 2! Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/4d086RE (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

Lee Mendelson Film Productions presents another world premiere release of a vintage Peanuts TV soundtrack with 1972's YOU'RE NOT ELECTED, CHARLIE BROWN, a fun, funky, jazzy collection of tracks recorded by Vince Guaraldi, heard in their complete forms, plus outtakes and alternate takes. Gorgeous packaging and sounds amazing, really takes you back to another time and place. Excellent liner notes round out a solid package for anyone who grew up watching these specials, or just fans of Bay Area jazz and Guaraldi. Available on LP, CD, and Digital. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/4g7drJV (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  A quick pre-review look at upcoming September 10th-24th, 2024 releases (with Amazon links for full specs and purchasing):  DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROWS Double Feature on 4K UHD from VCI (Street Date: 9/10/24): https://amzn.to/4cXziAy   TATTOOED FOR LIFE (1965), on Blu-Ray from Radiance Films (Street Date: 9/24/24): https://amzn.to/47hjtU3   VIVA LA MUERTE (1971), on Blu-ray from Radiance Films (Street Date: 9/10/24): https://amzn.to/4cQo5BQ   TWO TAOIST TALES, on Blu-ray from Eureka! Entertainment (Street Date: 9/24/24): https://amzn.to/3ThEIiN   THE GOLDEN LOTUS (1974), on Blu-ray from 88 Films (Street Date: 9/10/24): https://amzn.to/3AJIUS0   MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MARRIAGE (2022), on Blu-ray from MVD Visual (Street Date: 9/10/24): https://amzn.to/3ZtPVRx   THE PRIMEVALS (2023), on Blu-ray from Full Moon Pictures (Street Date: 9/10/24): https://amzn.to/3MtnZp7   Reviews coming soon!  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchas...