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  Out this week from Celluloid Dreams is a lost giallo nugget from 1968, A HYENA IN THE SAFE, from director Cesare Canevari. What happens when a group of thieves reunite after a major diamond heist to divvy up the dosh in a luxurious castle? Murder, mayhem, and stylish high-tech TEN LITTLE INDIANS-esque backstabbing, set to a catchy, brassy score, of course! Barely released until its recent rediscovery, Celluloid Dreams presents this film in a gorgeous transfer with glittering extras, including location tours, crew recollections, and a deep dive commentary by CD's own Guido Henkel. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/4p5lYR0 (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Joel David Moore stars as an introverted phone bank staffer who keeps to himself, harboring a dark secret. Amber Tamblyn is a new coworker who takes a shine to him and tries to bring him out of his shell and divulge what makes him tick, and lives to regret it. Co-directed by Moore and HATCHET'S Adam Green, SPIRAL is now out in a new Special Edition from Ronin Flix. Get your copy now from Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3U24pnS (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Full review here:

  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: