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  Red Shirt Pictures and Synapse Films bring to 4K UHD the 80s Satanic Panic heavy metal horror cult classic TRICK OR TREAT (1986), in sharp and colorful new transfer with hours of extras diving into the film's genesis, production, and moral panic of the era. Essential for fans of the film, and a great look back at a moment in time for those nostalgic or unfamiliar. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/41Nqjjf (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  If you're hankering for a solid 80s Hong Kong female asskicker of a Kung Fu comedy, look no further than THE LADY IS THE BOSS (1983), a high-spirited Shaw Brothers entry from star and director Lau Kar-Leung, out on Blu-ray from 88 Films. What happens when a down-on-its-luck Hong Kong martial arts school welcomes their esteemed leader back from abroad, only to find he sent his twentysomething, hip daughter instead? As many ribs are tickled as cracked in this culture clash comedy with expert fight choreography that includes dance club and BMX Fu! Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3FAEsaD (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  If a 90s throwback to ONE MILLION BC with lots of R-rated nudity, dumb jokes, and songs about dinosaurs is your bag, then Visual Vengeance's Blu-ray of DINOSAUR VALLEY GIRLS may be right up your alley. Harkening back to the era of the nudie cutie and Cinemax After Dark, this slice of prehistoric cheese features Karen Black, William Marshall, and a lot of scantily clad cavewomen with spears and leather bikinis, along with hours of extras and fun printed extras. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/41LbU5X (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  Ever felt like the kidnapping drama you were watching was missing something? A taut thriller with a solid cast, but just lacked a deadly snake in the house to up the ante? Well, have no fear! Blue Underground brings just that to you, in a new 4K UHD + Blu-ray set of 1981's VENOM, starring Oliver Reed, Klaus Kinski, Susan George, Sterling Hayden, Nicol Williamson, and A DEADLY BLACK MAMBA! Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/4kLgoCi (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  Severin Films' new FEAR IN THE PHILIPPINES: THE COMPLETE BLOOD ISLAND FILMS Blu-ray set collects the four films helmed by Gerardo de Leon and Eddie Romero between 1959 and 1970, revealing the shocking details of panther men, mad scientists, damsels in distress, green-blooded beasts, he-man heroes, and all manner of South Seas savagery. Originally released by Hemisphere Pictures, these four flicks are prime Drive-In fodder, schlock full of exploitation elements and sure to warm a cold night or brighten a weekend afternoon. TERROR IS A MAN (1959) BRIDES OF BLOOD (1968) MAD DOCTOR OF BLOOD ISLAND (1969) BEAST OF BLOOD (1970) Previously released as individual discs by Severin, now contained on two Blu-rays in one case, housed in a nice hard shell slipcase, with all extras from previous editions ported over, including copious commentary by Independent International impresario Sam Sherman, detailing the finer points of film production, distribution and marketing. Get your copy now from...

  Anchor Bay Entertainment brings to Blu-ray filmmaker Michael Kallio's documentary DINNER WITH LEATHERFACE, shedding light on Gunnar Hansen, the man behind THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE's iconic maniac. Through interviews with fellow horror stars, filmmakers, and friends, a portrait of a kind, intelligent, gentle giant emerges, with a lot of laughs along the way, and a healthy dose of TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE stories. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/4iWwyqq (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  The good eggs at Lee Mendelson Film Productions bring to the world another classic Peanuts soundtrack release, just in time to put in your basket, IT'S THE EASTER BEAGLE, CHARLIE BROWN! (1974), featuring the complete Vince Guaraldi score, beautiful packaging, and fascinating liner notes. Another winner from the LMFP team, with tracks that both evoke nostalgia for Peanuts TV devotees and music fans alike. Some solid fun, funky, loungey vibes, along with a new medley recorded by the original musicians. Pure glee from the first groove to the last. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3Fl0Jcy (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

A quick pre-review look at upcoming March-April, 2025 releases (with Amazon links for full specs and purchasing):  BLUE SUNSHINE (1977), on 4K UHD from Blue Underground (Street Date: 4/15/25): https://amzn.to/41FLzao   TERROR IN THE PHILIPPINES: THE COMPLETE BLOOD ISLAND FILMS (1959-1970) on Blu-ray from Severin Films (Street Date: 3/28/25): https://amzn.to/3DgBkA0   DARK SANCTUARY: THE STORY OF THE CHURCH (1983) on Blu-ray from Cleopatra Entertainment (Street Date: 1/21/25): https://amzn.to/4i4YEjw   FEED (2005) on Blu-ray from Unearthed Films (Street Date: 1/21/25): https://amzn.to/4bohoI2   EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT (2023) on DVD from Indiepix (Street Date: 12/10/24): https://amzn.to/4kzgLQe   LEGEND OF THE 8 SAMURAI (1983) on Blu-ray from Eureka! Entertainment (Street Date: 2/18/25): https://amzn.to/41ql1sw   NINJA TERMINATOR (1986) on Blu-ray from Neon Eagle Video (Street Date: 4/15/25): https://amzn.to/43lUgrz   TRICK OR TREAT (1986) on 4K ...