4K UHD Blu-ray: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994)Based on the 1818 book by Mary Shelley, Kenneth Branagh’s Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein does cram more of her original story in than the other 100 odd films featuring the name Frankenstein (mostly not about the doctor, but rather the ‘monster’).Arrow’s re-release on glorious 4K of the 1994 film lets […]
Cinema & Digital: Chopper (2000)A new digital remastering of CHOPPER from the 35mm original is being released in cinemas and online for the 20th anniversary of the film.First time Andrew Dominik, (who later went on to direct The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford), tells some of the Mark “Chopper” Read story. Dipping in […]
Blu-ray: The Phantom of the Monastery (1934)The perfect companion piece to the previously reviewed La Llorona, The Phantom of the Monastery is another early piece of Mexican horror cinema.A group of hikers get lost and take shelter in a monastery, which unbeknown to them is haunted, but doors sealed shut by large wooden crucifixes, strange […]
Blu-ray: La llorona (1933)An early horror classic from Mexico, La Llorona is based on the folklore tale of “The Wailing Woman”, who kills both her child and herself before coming back to haunt the living.Director Ramón Peón draws upon the influences of Universal Pictures horror movies of the time, but also creates his own unique and […]
4K UHD Blu-ray: An American Werewolf in London (1981)What can I say about An American Werewolf in London that hasn’t been said before!?A cinematic classic that hasn’t aged since its release 41 years ago, and now looks better than ever on this 4K UHD release from Arrow Films.Both myself & Tina commented while watching that […]
Blu-ray: The Zodiac Killer (1971)Another in 101 Films AGFA line of releases (make sure to read my reviews of Effects, Lady Street Fighter, Jungle Trap and She Freak), The Zodiac Killer didn’t stimulate my low budget indie movie senses as the aforementioned 101 Films AgFA titles, but my appreciation for it grew after listening to the audio commentary with director Tom […]
Digital: La Civil (2021)Cielo’s (Arcelia Ramírez) teenage daughter is kidnapped in Northern Mexico, and despite paying multiple ransoms the kidnappers refuse to let her go.With no help from the local authorities to find her missing daughter, Cielo takes it upon herself to try and track down where she is being kept, all despite being put […]
Digital: Margrete – Queen of the North (2021)I’ve long been a fan of ‘historical drama. Not the Downtown Abbey sort, more The Lion In Winter and La Reine Margot type. Magrete Queen of the North is a wonderful addition to the historical cannon of GOOD historical films. Of course no film about past events tells […]
Blu-ray & DVD: The Great White Silence (1922) South & the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration on Film (1919) Both ‘The Great White Silence’ and ‘South & the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration on Film’ are absolutely fascinating, inspiring and moving viewing experiences which affected me emotionally and sent me down an online rabbit hole to […]
Blu-ray: She Freak (1967)Another in 101 Films AGFA line of releases (make sure to read my reviews of Effects, Lady Street Fighter and Jungle Trap), She Freak once again gave me another dollop of low budget indie filmmaking that thoroughly entertained me.The story (what little there is) revolves around Jade Cochran (Claire Brennen); a woman jaded with her […]