 Released on 5th August 2024
|
 The Fall Guy is a 2024 US action comedy drama by David Leitch
Starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt and Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Exists as a Theatrical Version and an Extended Version. Summary Notes A down-and-out stuntman must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend's blockbuster film.
UK: Both version are BBFC 12 rated for moderate violence, infrequent strong language, drug references:
- 2024 Universal [Theatrical + Extended Versions] R0 4K Blu-ray at UK Amazon
#ad released on 5th August 2024
- 2024 Universal [Theatrical + Extended Versions] R0 Blu-ray
at UK Amazon #ad released on 5th August 2024
- 2024 Universal
[Theatrical Version] R0 DVD at UK Amazon #ad released on 5th August 2024
- 2024 Universal Amazon VoD [UK] at UK Amazon #ad
Promotional Material Ryan Gosling stars as Colt Seavers, a battle-scarred stuntman fresh off an almost career-ending accident. Colt is persuaded to return to his stunt career when he's told his ex, Jody
(Emily Blunt), is directing a film and asked for him specifically. With hopes of winning back the love of his life, Colt returns to set only to find the movie's leading man missing and production in peril. Ensnared in an increasingly wild conspiracy, he
must solve the mystery to save Jody's film and get one last shot with her. What could possibly go right? David Leitch (director of Bullet Train and producer of John Wick) delivers a hard-hitting hilarious action-thriller with The Fall Guy. Bonus Features:
- Gag Reel
- Alternate Takes
- Stunts on Stunts: Breaking Down The Action: PLAY ALL - City Truck Jump/Sidewinder, Garbage Bin, Boat Chase, Car Jump, High Fall
- Making a Meta Masterpiece
- How to Break a World Record
- Nightclub Mayhem
- The Art of Doubling
- Making a METALSTORM
- Falling for THE FALL GUY with Bob Reese
|
Doctor Jekyll is a 2023 UK horror mystery drama by Joe Stephenson
Starring Eddie Izzard, Scott Chambers and Lindsay Duncan
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes A modern re-imagining of the infamous Dr. Jekyll from Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella The Strange Case
of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong language, bloody violence, horror:
Promotional Material Eddie Izzard gives a riveting performance as a reclusive scientist and her murderous alter-ego in Joe Stephenson's gripping re-imagining of Robert Louis Stevenson's seminal horror
story. Co-starring Scott Chambers and Lindsay Duncan, Doctor Jekyll channels the sinister paranoia of Hammer's classic psycho-thrillers while still remaining compelling, fresh and contemporary. Troubled ex-convict Rob lucks into the position of carer for
the infamous Dr Nina Jekyll -- a socially-isolated pharma billionaire with a scandalous history and violent mood swings. But Rob is a catspaw in a murderous game being played between two halves of the same mind -- and by the time he realises, it may be
too late. SPECIAL FEATURES - Commentary with Joe Stephenson and Scott Chambers - Deleted and extended scenes - Creating the Music featurette - Hammer A.D. 2023 featurette
| |
|
 Released on 13th August 2024
|
In The Line Of Duty IV: Special Edition is a 1989
Hong Kong action comedy
Starring Cynthia Khan, Donnie Yen and Michael Wong
Cut by the BBFC for 18 rated VHS in 1990. Uncut since 18 rated DVD in 2001.
Summary Notes A Hong Kong cop and two American cops are onto a suspected harbor worker and are forced to team up when they discover that the suspect is a witness on the run from CIA
agents and their schemers; two corrupt cops.
US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
Promotional Material Donnie Yen and Cynthia Khan play two cops from both sides of the Pacific on the trail of a drug trafficking syndicate. Khan and Yen discover to their dismay that the syndicate has
more than one insider working in the law enforcement agencies. As they break the rules to save a witness, the two find themselves pursued by American assassins, Hong Kong gangs and the law. SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Stunning new 2K restoration of the Hong Kong cut, featuring 2.0 Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles & 2.0 English Mono
- New 2K restoration of the Export Version of the film
featuring the Classic English Dub
- Audio Commentary with Frank Djeng and Michael Worth
- Archival commentary by Hong Kong expert Stefan Hammond and lead actor Michael Wong
- Archive Interview with Donnie Yen
- Hong Kong Trailer
- English Trailer
- Reversible sleeve
featuring original Hong Kong artwork
|
The Last Emperor is a 1987 China / Italy / UK / France biography by Bernardo Bertolucci.
Starring John Lone and Joan Chen and Peter O'Toole.
Exists in two versions, the preferred Theatrical Version and an extended TV version. Summary Notes A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his
lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just
another peasant worker in the People's Republic.
US: Uncut and MPAA PG-13 rated for:
- 2024 The Criterion Collection [Theatrical + TV Version] R0 4K Blu-ray/(R0) Blu-ray Combo at US
Amazon #ad released on 13th August 2024
Promotional Material Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor won nine Academy Awards, unexpectedly sweeping every category in which it was nominated--quite a feat for a
challenging, multilayered epic directed by an Italian and starring an international cast. Yet the scope of the film was, and remains, undeniably powerful--the life of Emperor Puyi, who took the throne in 1908, at age three, before witnessing decades of
cultural and political upheaval within and without the walls of the Forbidden City. Recreating Qing-dynasty China with astonishing detail and unparalleled craftsmanship by cinematographer Vittorio Storaro and production designer Ferdinando Scarfiotti,
The Last Emperor is also an intimate character study of one man reconciling personal responsibility and political legacy.
DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- 4K digital restoration, presented in the aspect ratio of 2.35:1, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
- One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two
Blu-rays with the film and special features
- Audio commentary featuring director Bernardo Bertolucci, producer Jeremy Thomas, screenwriter Mark Peploe, and composer-actor Ryuichi Sakamoto
-
218-minute television version
- The Italian Traveler, Bernardo Bertolucci, a film by Fernand Moszkowicz tracing the director's geographic influences,
from Parma to China
- Footage taken by Bertolucci while on preproduction in China
- Two documentaries about the making of the film
- Program featuring cinematographer Vittorio Storaro, editor Gabriella Cristiani, costume designer James Acheson, and art director Gianni Silvestri
- Archival interview with Bertolucci
- Interviews with composer David Byrne and cultural historian Ian Buruma
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by film critic David Thomson, a reminiscence by Bertolucci, interviews with production designer Ferdinando
Scarfiotti and actor Ying Ruocheng, and an essay by Fabien S. Gerard
|
Navajo Joe is a 1966 Italy/Spain western drama by Sergio Corbucci
Starring Burt Reynolds, Aldo Sambrell and Nicoletta Machiavelli
Cut for violence for X rated UK cinema release. The violence was restored for DVD but new cuts were made for animal cruelty. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US. Summary Notes
A Native American warrior seeks revenge on the gang of sadistic scalphunters-turned-bank robbers who massacred his tribe. US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
Promotional Material Screen legend Burt Reynolds (White Lightning, The Longest Yard) stars in this classic western about a fearless Native American with a relentless vendetta. A band of outlaws, headed
by a sullen leader Duncan (Aldo Sambrell, For a Few Dollars More), sweeps across the country like the plague, destroying everything in its path including a Navajo village. The outlaws arrive in the town of Esperanza, where they are hired by a crooked
doctor to hijack a bank train and share in the wealth. But the sole survivor from the Indian village, a renegade Navajo named Joe (Reynolds), foils the plan by relocating the money. An irate Duncan holds Joe's beautiful sweetheart (Nicoletta Machiavelli,
The Hills Run Red) hostage until Joe surrenders... Joe once again must take on Duncan and his ruthless comrades with unforgettable vengeance. Featuring the great Fernando Rey (The French Connection) with top-notch direction by spaghetti western legend
Sergio Corbucci (Django, The Hellbenders, The Great Silence) with a rousing and now classic score by the legendary Ennio Morricone (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly). Special Features:
- NEW Audio Commentary by
Filmmaker Alex Cox, Author of 10,000 Ways to Die: A Director's Take on the Italian Western
- Scene Specific Audio Commentary by Ennio Morricone Historian Gary Palmucci
- Theatrical Trailer
- Optional English Subtitles
| | |
Released on 19th August 2024 |
Prison Heat is a 2019 US Adult Film by Ricky Greenwood
Starring Carter Cruise, Ana Foxxx and Sinn Sage
BBFC category cuts were required for an 18 rated video release in 2024. Versions
Promotional Material After murdering her husband, Linda (Carter Cruise), is sent to prison. She`s placed in a cell with Hope (Ana Foxxx) an older inmate. With the help of Hope, Linda feels more secure,
especially at night when Eleanor (Sinn Sage), the heartless warden, does her rounds. In addition to this, she has to deal with the prison bullies Elvira (Alison Ray) and Bette (Serene Siren), the prison doctor who exchanges sexual favours for protection.
The heat rises when all the girls end up together at night... Extras: Original trailer, Stills Gallery, Salvation Trailers
|
Eye of the Cat is a 1969 USA horror by David Lowell Rich
Starring Michael Sarrazin, Gayle Hunnicutt and Eleanor Parker
Cut by the BBFC for X rated 1969 cinema release. Uncut and 15 rated for 2017 VoD. Uncut and MPAA Unrated in the US. There is also a heavily cut US TV version but with additional material. Summary Notes
A man and his girlfriend plan to rob the mansion of the man's eccentric but wealthy aunt. However, the aunt keeps dozens of cats in her home, and the man is deathly afraid of cats.
UK: Uncut and
BBFC 15 rated for moderate threat, violence, drug misuse:
- 2024 Powerhouse Films Standard Edition [Original Version + TV Version] (RB) Blu-ray
at UK Amazon #ad released on 19th August 2024
- 2024 Powerhouse Films
Amazon VoD [UK] at UK Amazon #ad
Promotional Material Penned by Psycho screenwriter Joseph Stefano and directed by film and TV movie veteran David Lowell Rich (The Horror at 37,000 Feet), Eye of the Cat is a skilfully crafted, San
Francisco-set chiller starring Michael Sarrazin (They Shoot Horses, Don't They?) and Gayle Hunnicutt (Voices) as Wylie and Kassia -- a couple whose scheme to rob wealthy, cat-loving Aunt Danny (Eleanor Parker, The Sound of Music) goes awry when Wyle's
compulsive feline phobia comes up against the many cats defending Aunt Danny's mansion. David Lowell Rich's film benefits from suspenseful cat-attack set-pieces, a menacing Lalo Schifrin (Dirty Harry) score, and a seductive sixties wardrobe courtesy of
legendary costume designer Edith Head (Sweet Charity). INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES High Definition remaster of the original theatrical cut TV version (102 mins): alternative edit containing unique material, presented open matte in
Standard Definition Original mono audio Audio commentary with editor of The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film and Television, Kevin Lyons (2021) Pussies Galore (2021, 21 mins): writer and critic Kim Newman on Eye of the Cat and the feline horror subgenre
Two Evil Eyes (2021, 38 mins): video comparison examining the differences between the theatrical cut and the TV version Original theatrical trailer Radio spot Image gallery: promotional and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the
deaf and hard of hearing
|
The Valachi Papers is a 1972 Italy / France crime drama by Terence Young
Starring Charles Bronson, Lino Ventura and Jill Ireland
Cut by the BBFC for X rated cinema release, but uncut on 18 rated home video. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US but there is also a cut PG rated version Summary Notes When
Joe Valachi (Charles Bronson) has a price put on his head by Don Vito Genovese (Lino Ventura), he must take desperate steps to protect himself while in prison. An unsuccessful attempt to slit his throat puts him over the edge to break the sacred code of
silence.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for strong violence:
- 2024 Powerhouse Films Standard Edition (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 19th August 2024
Promotional Material Based on the disclosures of mobster Joe Valachi, as recounted in Peter Maas' best-selling biography and at a sensational congressional hearing, The Valachi Papers tells the story of
one man's brutal journey through the ranks of the Cosa Nostra, and a betrayal that would reveal the secrets of the Mob to the world. Terence Young (From Russia with Love) skilfully renders the clandestine world of violent gangsters in this stylish
European co-production which benefits from thrilling action, a no-nonsense central portrayal from Charles Bronson (Breakout), and impressive ensemble performances from Lino Ventura (The Medusa Touch), Joseph Wiseman (The Garment Jungle) and Jill Ireland
(The Valdez Horses). INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES High Definition remaster Original English and Italian mono soundtracks Audio commentary with film historian Paul Talbot, author of Bronson's Loose! The Making of the 'Death Wish'
Films and Bronson's Loose Again! In the Make-up Room (2021, 18 mins): celebrated make-up artist Giannetto De Rossi recalls his time working on The Valachi Papers Reviewing the Evidence (2021, 35 mins) screenwriter Stephen Geller shares personal anecdotes
about the production Valachi: The Violent Era (1972, 7 mins): archival making-of documentary with on-set interviews with director Terence Young and actor Charles Bronson On-set footage (1972, 2 mins): rare behind-the-scenes material capturing the filming
of a key scene The Valachi Hearings (1963, 18 mins): archival broadcast footage from Joseph Valachi's original testimony to Senator John L McClellan's congressional committee on organised crime US theatrical trailer German theatrical trailer US TV spot
US radio spot Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack
|
| |
Released on 26th August 2024 |
Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza is a 1966 Japan action adventure by Tai Katô
Starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, Junko Ikeuchi and Chiyonosuke Azuma
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes
According to the code of the gamblers, Tokijiro, though he dislikes killing, has to join in the fighting when afforded a night's stay and meals at the home of a town boss. He will be tested again and again in the
bloody tale.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong bloody violence:
Promotional Material Weary of the rigid codes of the underworld, gambler Tokijiro (Kinnosuke Nakamura, Goyokin) wanders Japan in search of freedom. But escape proves to be impossible when an obligation
to a gang boss leaves him with no choice but to kill a man. To atone for his crime, he vows to take care of his victim's widow and young son. But the gang won't rest until they've killed the entire family - including the man who stands in their way. With
this breathtakingly stylised film, Tai Kato broke all the conventions of the yakuza genre, fusing blood-spurting action with melodrama worthy of Japanese cinema's greatest masters. EXTRAS: LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES, High-Definition
digital transfer, Uncompressed mono PCM audio, Interview with film critic Koushi Ueno about the film's place in genre cinema history (2024), A visual essay on star Kinnosuke Nakamura by Japanese cinema expert Robin Gatto (2024), New and improved English
subtitle translation, Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow, Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by scholar Ivo Smits and a newly translated archival review
|
Nothing But The Best is a 1964 UK comedy by Clive Donner.
Starring Alan Bates and Denholm Elliott and Harry Andrews.
Cut by the BBFC for 1964 cinema release. The cuts have persisted onto DVD. Summary Notes Success has James Brewster's name written all over it, and he also has his heart
set on his boss's daughter. A con artist hires him to help out on a bank scheme, but then again, James will do anything to get rich and be the most successful businessman in Britian-even if it means murder!!!
UK: Uncut and BBFC 12
rated for moderate bad language, sex references:
Promotional Material Black humour and biting social satire combine in this acclaimed comedy of 1964, starring Alan Bates as an ambitious young real-estate clerk who is determined to crawl his way to the
top of the social pile; Denholm Elliott is the disreputable aristocrat who teaches him all he needs to know, Millicent Martin the girl he sets out to woo and win. Nothing but the Best is scripted by Academy Award winner Frederic Raphael with Nic Roeg
earning a BAFTA-Award nomination for cinematography. Jimmy Brewster is a working-class lad using his dynamism and abundant charm to overcome any obstacles to the champagne lifestyle he craves. He has his sights firmly set on his boss's daughter, Ann, and
finds a perfect mentor in the form of the caddish, crook Charlie. But just how far is Brewster prepared to go to get what he wants? EXTRAS: Interview with Frederic Raphael University of London interview with Clive Donner Behind the Scenes Stills
Gallery Original trailer
|
WOLVES, PIGS AND MEN is a 1964 Japan action drama by Kinji Fukasaku
Starring Ken Takakura, Kin'ya Kitaôji and Shinjirô Ebara
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes
A lonely gangster tries recruiting men to plunder a respected and powerful gang.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong violence, injury detail, language, sexual violence:
- 2024 Eureka Entertainment (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 26th
August 2024
Promotional Material A standout yakuza film directed by a master of the genre in Kinji Fukasaku ( Battles Without Honour and Humanity ),
Wolves, Pigs and Men is an uncompromising treatise on brutality and brotherhood starring Rentarô Mikuni ( Harakiri ),
Kin'ya Kitaôji ( Battles Without Honour and Humanity: Final Episode ) and the inimitable Ken Takakura ( Abashiri Prison
). Kuroki (Mikuni), Jirô (Takakura) and Sabu (Kitaôji) are three brothers born into poverty. Kuroki, the eldest, finds an escape from his squalid beginnings by turning to organised crime -- and soon both Jirô and Sabu have followed him into
the yakuza lifestyle. But none of the brothers see eye to eye, each of them showing more loyalty to their criminal comrades than to their siblings. Following a stint in prison, Jirô convinces Sabu to help him pull off a potentially lucrative heist,
leading to a series of betrayals and horrifically violent acts that will test the bonds of blood to their breaking point. Blending the staple themes of the Japanese gangster film with narrative and aesthetic qualities borrowed from the French New
Wave and American film noir, Wolves, Pigs and Men stands as one of the finest yakuza movies of the 1960s. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present the film on Blu-ray for the
first time in the UK from a new restoration of the original film elements by Toei. SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES: Limited edition O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory
Sacré (Gokaiju) [First print run of 2000 copies only] | 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a restoration of the original film elements supplied by Toei | Original Japanese audio track (uncompressed LPCM mono) | Audio commentary track by Jasper
Sharp | Interview with screenwriter Jun'ya Satô | Interview with producer Tatsu Yoshida | Interview with Kinji Fukasaku's biographer, Sadao Yamane | Trailer | PLUS: A collector's booklet featuring new writing by Japanese
cinema expert Joe Hickinbottom
| | |
Released on 30th August 2024 |
The Brute is a 1977 UK crime drama by Gerry O'Hara
Starring Sarah Douglas, Julian Glover and Roberta Gibbs
Cut by the BBFC for 1977 cinema release. An uncensored version was created for export. Powerhouse Films have promised an uncut pre-release UK restoration presumably without the BBFC cuts. Summary Notes
Glamour model Diane Shepherd gets routinely beaten by her husband Tim, who accuses her of infidelity. When she can't take it anymore, she finds shelter with photographer Mark and his girlfriend Carrie. They introduce Diana
to Millie, who is in a similar situation. Meanwhile, Tim informs Diane that if she doesn't come back to him, he will see that he gains custody of their son Timmy.
US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for:
- 2024 Powerhouse Films US Limited Edition (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad released on 30th
August 2024
Promotional Material On the surface, it would appear model Diane Shepherd (Sarah Douglas) had it all-fine house, beloved son, prosperous husband (Julian Glover). You wouldn't have to delve deep, however,
to discover the boundlessness of her spouse's mental and physical cruelty... and when she tries to break the cycle and find shelter with friends, he'll show that escape comes with a price. Stark and inflammatory drama also stars Bruce Robinson, Roberta
Gibbs, Jenny Twigge. 90 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Region Free
| | |
Released on 2nd September 2024 |
Campton Manor is a 2024 Canada film by Cat Hostick
Starring Shawn Roberts, Jason London and Kenneth Welsh
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes An author tries to investigate a decades old mystery and finds himself stuck in his own ghost story.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong bloody images, horror, violence:
| | |
Released on 9th September 2024 |
The Golden Lotus is a 1974 Hong Kong drama by Han Hsiang Li
Starring Chun Yang, Chin Hu and Ni Tien
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes Hsi-Men Ching woos a beautiful woman Pan Chin-lien, and they murder Pan's husband together. However, the
adulterer and adulteress don't get to share a wonderful life after their crime.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for strong sex, sexual violence:
Promotional Material Hsi-Men Ching woos a beautiful woman Pan Chin-lien, and they murder Pan's husband together. However, the adulterer and adulteress don't get to share a wonderful life after their
crime.
| | |
Released on 23rd September 2024 |
Gaira's Guts Trilogy is a film set by Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu
Starring Saeko Kizuki, Keiko Asano and Megumi Ozawa
These films have notably not been released in the UK until 2024 presumably over fears of BBFC censorship.
UK: Guts of a Beauty is uncut and BBFC 18 rated for sexual violence, strong sex, nudity, bloody
violence, gore:
- 2024 88 Films Gaira's Guts Trilogy (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 23rd September 2024
- 2024 88 Films Gaira's Guts Trilogy R2 DVD at UK Amazon #ad released
on 23rd September 2024
Guts of a Beauty is a 1986 Japan horror fantasy thriller by Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu
Starring Megumi Ozawa, Ayako Ishii and Seira Kitagawa
Notably not released in the UK until 2024 presumably over fears of BBFC censorship.
Promotional Material Discover the visceral world of Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu with the definitive trilogy boxset: "Guts of a Beauty," "Guts of a Virgin," and "Rusted
Body." Renowned for his bold storytelling and uncompromising vision, Gaira delves into the darkest corners of human nature and desire. Each film weaves a gripping narrative with unflinching imagery, pushing the boundaries of horror and eroticism.
This collection is a must-have for fans of provocative cinema, offering a unique glimpse into the twisted genius of one of Japan's most controversial directors. Guts of a Beauty: In a world where innocence meets terror, a young woman finds herself
at the mercy of a sadistic killer. As she navigates the urban labyrinth, she uncovers the true extent of her captor's madness. Each encounter pushes her closer to the brink of sanity, blending horror with a raw exploration of human resilience. Guts of a Virgin: A group of filmmakers on a remote shoot discovers that their secluded location harbors a dark secret. As night falls, they are hunted by a grotesque creature born from their worst nightmares. The lines between reality and horror blur as they fight for their lives, confronting their own fears and desires.
Rusted Body: In a dystopian future, a disfigured man grapples with his identity amidst a society that shuns him. As he searches for a place to belong, he encounters others who are similarly broken, each bearing their own scars. Their stories
intertwine in a haunting tapestry of pain and redemption.
|
A Man on His Knees is a 1979 Italy action thriller by Damiano Damiani
Starring Giuliano Gemma, Eleonora Giorgi and Michele Placido
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes
Nino, an ordinary man, is targeted by a hitman. A wealthy woman's kidnapping unfolds, and those involved are being eliminated. Nino, innocent in the abduction, races against time to uncover the mastermind behind the
assassins and survive.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong bloody images:
|
Death Game is a 1977 US thriller by Peter S. Traynor
Starring Sondra Locke, Colleen Camp and Seymour Cassel
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes Two close women seduce and torment a businessman in his plush San Francisco home.
UK:
Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for sexual violence, strong sex, nudity:
- 2024 Grindhouse Releasing (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 23rd
September 2024
Promotional Material THE OBJECT IS TO STAY ALIVE! Grindhouse Releasing is proud to present the ultimate 1970s psychological thriller. John Cassavetes veteran Seymour Cassel stars as George Manning, a
family man whose perfect life is turned into a nightmare of sex and torture when he allows himself to be seduced by two nubile young strangers (Sondra Locke and Colleen Camp) who show up at his door on a rainy night. Considered lost for many decades,
DEATH GAME is presented for the first time on UK home video in its original 2.39:1 aspect ratio, meticulously restored in 4K from the original camera negative. SPECIAL FEATURES Spectacular new 4K restoration created from the original camera
negative Provocative, in-depth interviews with cult movie legend Colleen Camp (GAME OF DEATH, APOCALYPSE NOW) and director Peter Traynor, conducted by Eli Roth Additional interviews with co-star Sondra Locke, producer Larry Spiegel,
cinematographer/editor David Worth, and screenwriter Michael Ronald Ross Audio commentaries by Colleen Camp & Eli Roth, and Larry Spiegel & David Worth 24-page full-color booklet with rare photos and liner notes Extensive still galleries AND
OTHER SURPRISES!
|
Unlawful Entry is a 1992 Japan/US crime thriller by Jonathan Kaplan
Starring Kurt Russell, Ray Liotta and Madeleine Stowe
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes A burglar holds a knife to Karen's throat while her husband does nothing. The couple ends up befriending the
cop that comes. The friendship ends when the cop beats up the culprit. Karen isn't ready to end it. Things get ugly with the cop.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for sexual violence:
Promotional Material Released for the first time in the UK on Blu-Ray! After an attempted armed robbery at their suburban home, happily married couple Michael and Karen Carr befriend LA policeman, Pete
Davis, an officer showing a rare sense of compassion in a world of escalating urban crime. But as the professional relationship evolves into a personal one, obsession, confusion and terror begins to creep into each of their lives, as good cop goes bad,
and the Carrs are left fighting for their very survival. A psychological thriller from the producer of Die Hard 1 & 2, with a killer cast including Kurt Russell (The Hateful Eight, Escape from New York), Madeleine Stowe (Twelve Monkeys, The Last of
the Mohicans) and Ray Liotta (GoodFellas, Revolver).
|
The Diamond Sword is a 2016 Kazakhstan/Mongolia action drama by Rustem Abdrashev
Starring Kairat Kemalov, Yerkebulan Daiyrov and Doskhan Zholzhaksynov
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes Diamond Sword is a large-scale historical drama of first Kazakh Khans, which BBC called "Kazakh Game Of
Thrones". The action takes place in the XV century, and the plot demonstrates the key events in formation of Kazakh statehood under the leadership of Khans Zhanibek and Kerey.
UK: BBFC 15 rated for strong violence, injury
detail for strong violence, injury detail after BBFC cuts:
Promotional Material Diamond Sword is a large-scale historical drama of first Kazakh Khans, which BBC called "Kazakh Game Of Thrones". The action takes place in the XV century, and the plot
demonstrates the key events in formation of Kazakh statehood under the leadership of Khans Zhanibek and Kerey.
|
The Golden Throne is a 2019 Kazakhstan action drama by Rustem Abdrashev, I. Kolyada, Prince Oak Oakleyski
Starring Kairat Kemalov, Yerkebulan Daiyrov and Doskhan
Zholzhaksynov
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes Fifteenth century. In the vast expanses of Eurasia for several centuries, the descendants of the
great Genghis Khan have created their own and crushed the alien states. One of them is the legendary Abulkhair Shaibani, who usurped power in the White Horde. The two legitimate heirs...
UK: BBFC 15 rated for strong violence,
injury detail, threat for strong violence, injury detail, threat after BBFC cuts:
Promotional Material Fifteenth century. In the vast expanses of Eurasia for several centuries, the descendants of the great Genghis Khan have created their own and crushed the alien states. One of them
is the legendary Abulkhair Shaibani, who usurped power in the White Horde. The two legitimate heirs to the throne, Kerei and Zhanibek, call the part of the nomadic tribes to leave the hard ruler. After migrating from the far west of Desht-i-Kipchak to
Mogolistan in Zhetysu, they revive their ancient shanyrak Ak Orda, the Kazakh Khanate. The first khan elected a direct descendant of Jochi and Urus Khan, Sultan Kerey. Here it is, the promised land when you can live peacefully and freely. But the enemies
are trying to strangle the fragile Kazakh khanate even in the cradle and bloody battles, severe trials, the bitterness of losses and the joy of victories await them.
| |
|
Released on 30th September 2024 |
Beware The Boogeyman is a 2024 US film by Calvin Morie McCarthy, Tim
Coyle, Josh Dietrich
Starring Elissa Dowling, Airisa Durand and Chynna Rae Shurts
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes For her first day of orientation, Dr. Tristian Mackenzie makes her way to the Silverdale Psychiatric Hospital for the criminally insane, where she learns of the strange series of cases from the similarly
strange Dr. Moon.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong horror, injury detail, violence, drug misuse, nudity:
|
A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 US horror film by Wes Craven.
With Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp and Robert Englund.
Uncut on VHS but the cut US Theatrical version was the only one available on BBFC 18 rated UK/US DVD/Blu-ray until BBFC 15 rated for the uncut version of 2024. The film was cut in the US for an MPAA R rating. UK: The Uncut Version is BBFC 15 rated for strong horror, gore, violence:
UK: The cut Theatrical Version is still BBFC 18 rated
- 2024 Warner Bros 40th Anniversary Edition R0 4K Blu-ray/R0 Blu-ray Combo at
UK Amazon #ad released on 30th September 2024
Promotional Material Hailed as "one of the most intelligent and terrifying horror films of the 1980s" (The Movie Guide), celebrate 40 years of Wes Craven's nightmarish masterpiece with a brand
new 4K restoration and Ultimate Collector's Edition featuring a Steelbook with new key art, theatrical poster and other premiums. From modern horror master Wes Craven (Scream 1, 2, and 3) comes a timeless shocker that remains the standard bearer
for terror. Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) is having grisly nightmares. Meanwhile, her high-school friends, who are having the very same dreams, are being slaughtered in their sleep by the hideous fiend of their shared nightmares. When the police ignore her
explanation, she herself must confront the killer in his shadowy realm. Features In-Pack:
- Film on 4K UHD & Blu-Ray
- Steelbook (Design TBC)
- Rigid Slipcase (Design TBC)
- Double-Sided Poster
- Art Cards
- Booklet
- Numbered Element
On-Disc Special Features 4K: TBC BD:
- READY FREDDY FOCUS POINTS -- See Alternate Takes and Learn Filmmaking Secrets Behind the Nightmare by Jumping to Video Highlights While Watching the Movie
- 2 Commentaries: 1) Director Wes Craven, Costars Heather Langenkamp and John Saxon, and
Cinematographer Jacques Haitkin 2) Wes Craven, Costars Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp and Ronee Blakley, Producer Robert Shaye and Co-Producer Sara Risher
- Alternate Endings
- 3 Featurettes: The House That Freddy Built: The Legacy of
New Line Horror, Never Sleep Again: The Making of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
- Interactive Trivia Track
|
The Hitcher is a 1986 US film by Robert Harmon
Starring Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell and Jennifer Jason Leigh
There are no censorship issues with this release beyond noting that the film was previously BBFC 18 rated. Summary Notes A young man who escapes the clutches of a
murderous hitchhiker is subsequently stalked by the hitcher and framed for his crimes.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong injury detail, violence, threat:
- 2024 Second Sight Films Collector's Edition R0 4K Blu-ray/(RB) Blu-ray Combo
at UK Amazon #ad released on 30th September 2024
- 2024 Second Sight Films R0 4K Blu-ray
at UK Amazon #ad released on 30th September 2024
- 2024 Second Sight
Films (RB) Blu-ray Combo at UK Amazon #ad released on 30th September 2024
Promotional Material A would-be Samaritan picks up a hitchhiker and soon discovers the man is a relentless serial killer. Framed by the cold-blooded murderer for a string of slayings, his only help comes
from a caring waitress as they attempt to flee from both the law and the hitcher. Special Features:
- Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on both discs
- A new 4k restoration by Second Sight Films from the original camera negative supervised and approved by Director Robert Harmon
- UHD presented in HDR with Dolby Vision
- Features Dolby Atmos and original stereo audio mixes
- New audio commentary by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
- Audio commentary with Robert Harmon and Writer
Eric Red
- Scene specific audio commentary with Robert Harmon, Eric Red, Executive Producer Edward S Feldman, Composer Mark Isham, Director of Photography John Seale and Actors Rutger Hauer and C Thomas Howell
- The Projection
Booth Podcast: featuring Robert Harmon and Rutger Hauer
- Bullseye: a new interview with Robert Harmon
- Penning the Ripper: a new interview with Eric Red
- Doomed to Live: a new interview with C Thomas Howell
- The Man from Oz: a new interview with John Seale
- A Very Formative Score: a new interview with Mark Isham
- Duel Runner: Leigh Singer on the evolution of The Hitcher and Rutger Hauer
- China
Lake: a short film by Robert Harmon newly restored
- The Calling Card: Robert Harmon on China Lake
- Telephone: a short film by Eric Red
- The Hitcher: How Do These Movies Get Made?
- Trailers
Limited Edition Contents:
- Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Adam Stothard
- 200-page hardback book with exclusive Robert Harmon interview by Lou Thomas, exclusive Eric Red interview by Matt Thrift, new essays by Heather Drain, David Kittredge, Craig Ian Mann,
Rebecca McCallum, Meagan Navarro and Jon Towlson, archival Fangoria article and Behind-the-Scenes photo gallery
- Soft cover book of Eric Red's original screenplay for The Hitcher
- 6 collectors' art cards
| | |
Released on 7th October 2024 |
Gaira's Guts Trilogy is a film set by Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu
Starring Saeko Kizuki, Keiko Asano and Megumi Ozawa
Notably not released in the UK until now
UK: Uncut and aggregate BBFC 18 rated:
- 2024 88 Films [Gaira's Guts Trilogy] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 7th October 2024
- 2024 88 Films [Gaira's Guts Trilogy] R2 DVD at UK Amazon #ad released on 7th October 2024
Guts of a Virgin is a 1986 Japan Sci-Fi horror by Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu (as Gaira).
Starring Saeko Kizuki, Naomi Hagio and Megumi Kawashima.
Notably not released in the UK until 2024 presumably over fears of BBFC
censorship.
Guts of a Beauty is a 1986 Japan horror fantasy thriller by Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu
Starring Megumi Ozawa, Ayako Ishii and Seira Kitagawa
Notably not released in the UK until 2024 presumably over fears of BBFC censorship.
Promotional Material Discover the visceral world of Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu with the
definitive trilogy boxset: "Guts of a Beauty," "Guts of a Virgin," and "Rusted Body." Renowned for his bold storytelling and uncompromising vision, Gaira delves into the darkest corners of human nature and desire. Each film
weaves a gripping narrative with unflinching imagery, pushing the boundaries of horror and eroticism. This collection is a must-have for fans of provocative cinema, offering a unique glimpse into the twisted genius of one of Japan's most controversial
directors. Guts of a Beauty: In a world where innocence meets terror, a young woman finds herself at the mercy of a sadistic killer. As she navigates the urban labyrinth, she uncovers the true extent of her captor's madness. Each encounter
pushes her closer to the brink of sanity, blending horror with a raw exploration of human resilience. Guts of a Virgin: A group of filmmakers on a remote shoot discovers that their secluded location harbors a dark secret. As night falls,
they are hunted by a grotesque creature born from their worst nightmares. The lines between reality and horror blur as they fight for their lives, confronting their own fears and desires. Rusted Body: In a dystopian future, a disfigured man
grapples with his identity amidst a society that shuns him. As he searches for a place to belong, he encounters others who are similarly broken, each bearing their own scars. Their stories intertwine in a haunting tapestry of pain and redemption.
|
Goldilocks and the Three Bears:
Death and Porridge is a 2024 UK horror thriller by Craig Rees
Starring Abigail Huxley, Olga Solo and Jack Barry
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes Never enter into someone's house without permission.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for
strong violence, gore:
Promotional Material When a group of friends arrive at the wrong address for their annual reunion vacation, they find themselves in the middle of nowhere. Desperate, they break into a house only to
discover it belongs to psychotic killers dressed as Goldilocks and the Three Bears. What begins as a fun getaway turns into a terrifying fight for survival in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Can they escape with their lives ?
|
| |
Released on 14th October 2024 |
The Hangman is a 2024 US horror mystery thriller by Bruce Wemple
Starring LeJon Woods, Mar Cellus and Lindsey Dresbach
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes Troubled father Leon takes son camping in Appalachia. Local cult summons evil Hangman demon. Son goes
missing. Leon must confront cult, monster to find him amid rising body count.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong threat, horror, violence, injury detail, language, brief drug misuse:
Promotional Material To mend their troubled relationship, a middle-aged door-to-door salesman, Leon, takes his teenage son on a camping trip into deep rural Appalachia. Little do they know of the
mountainous region's sinister secrets. A local cult has summoned an evil demon born of hate and pain, known to them as The Hangman, and now the bodies have begun to pile up. Leon wakes up in the morning to discover that his son is missing. To find him,
Leon must face the murderous cult and the bloodthirsty monster that is The Hangman.
|
The Clean Up Crew is a 2024 US film by Jon Keeyes
Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Antonio Banderas and Melissa Leo
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes When a crime scene cleanup crew discovers a briefcase full of money, they are unwittingly sent into a battle
with a ruthless and corrupt crime boss, mobsters, hitmen, and corrupt government agents who are hell-bent on getting it back.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for very strong language, strong violence, injury detail, threat, drug
misuse:
- 2024 Altitude Film Distribution R2 DVD at UK Amazon #ad released on 14th
October 2024
| | |
Released on 21st October 2024 |
Hellhounds is a 2024 US horror by Robert Conway
Starring Nathaniel Burns, Eva Hamilton and Cameron Kotecki
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes A pack of werewolves known as the Hell Hounds wage a shadow war against a fanatical order of werewolf
hunters called the Silver Bullets. The Hounds and the Bullets now roam the country appearing to the outside world as rival biker gangs.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong injury detail, sex, drug misuse, violence, horror,
language:
Promotional Material A pack of werewolves known as the Hell Hounds wage a shadow war against a fanatical order of werewolf hunters called the Silver Bullets. The Hounds and the Bullets now roam the
country appearing to the outside world as rival biker gangs.
| | |
Released on 28th October 2024 |
Dawn of the Great Steppe is a 2022 Kazakhstan/Mongolia action
drama by Akan Satayev
Starring Berik Aytzhanov, Yerik Zholzhaksynov and Altynai Nogherbek
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes The story of Kasym Khan, whose time of coverage is considered to be the heyday of the Kazakh Khanate
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong violence, injury detail:
|
Convoy is a 1978 US/UK action film by Sam Peckinpah.
With Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw and Ernest Borgnine.
Cut by the BBFC for 'A' rated cinema release. Uncut on 15 rated VHS and 2001 DVD. A cut version appeared for BBFC 12 rated 2006 DVD Summary Notes Truckers form a
mile long "convoy" in support of a trucker's vendetta with an abusive sheriff...Based on the country song of same title by C.W. McCall.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 12 rated for moderate bad language, violence, sex, sex
references, drug misuse:
Promotional Material Sam Peckinpah's classic road movie CONVOY (1978) based on a song by C.W. McCall's hit song of the same name stars Kris Kristofferson and Ali McGraw. A mighty convoy of dust-raising
trucks heads for a state line in South-western America. The massive collection of vehicles all shapes and sizes are led by 'Rubber Duck' (Kris Kristofferson) A legendary trucker who has gathered this vast army together in protest police corruption,
federal and states laws and shady politicking. The law is bearing down on truckers and Forcing them to obey unrealistic speed limitations which rob them of precious time and money. The national guard, The Army, the Police and the feds are all out to halt
the truckers, but the truckers don't want to stop!
| | |
Released on 11th November 2024 |
The Blair Witch Project is a 1999 US horror mystery by Daniel Myrick,
Eduardo Sánchez
Starring Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams and Joshua Leonard
Always uncut. There also exists variants via a workprint, screener version and
festival cut suggesting a little late tinkering with the film prior to release. Summary Notes Three film students vanish after traveling into a Maryland forest to film a documentary
on the local Blair Witch legend, leaving only their footage behind.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 15 rated for strong language and moderate horror:
- 2024 Second Sight Films [Theatrical Version + 2 variants] Limited Edition (RB) Blu-ray
at UK Amazon #ad released on 11th November 2024
- 2024 Second Sight
Films [Theatrical Version + 2 variants] (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released on 11th
November 2024
- 2024 Second Sight Films Amazon VoD [UK] at UK Amazon #ad
Promotional Material Three film students head into the woodlands of Maryland in search of the Blair Witch, a local legend that has haunted the town of Burkittsville for centuries, as part of a
documentary project. They were never seen again. This footage is all that remains of that fateful excursion. Special Features
- A new Second Sight Films restoration from the original Hi-8 videotapes and 16mm film elements, supervised and approved by the Producers and Directors
- 2-disc edition Includes restored
and remastered Original Theatrical Cut and Festival Cut plus original-release version
- The Blair Witch Documentary: a new feature-length Second Sight Films production
- New
audio commentary by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson
- Directors' and Producers' audio commentary
- Deleted scenes including previously unseen video and 16mm footage
- The Blair Witch Project: Analogue Horror in a Digital World by Mike Muncer
- Curse of the Blair Witch
- Alternate Endings
- Cannes 1999: archive Director's interview
- Trailers
Limited Edition Contents
- Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Timothy Pittides
- 184-page hardback book with archive production materials and new essays by Stacey Abbott, Becky Darke, Adam Hart, Craig Ian Mann,
Mary Beth McAndrews, Dr. Cecilia Sayad, Pete Turner and Heather Wixson
- Heather's Journal
- 3 collectors' art cards
| | |
Released on 24 December 2024 |
Sex and Zen is a 1991 Hong Kong comedy mystery fantasy by Michael Mak.
Starring Amy Yip, Lawrence Ng and Kent Cheng.
Heavily cut by the BBFC for 18 rated 1997 VHS. Less cuts were required for 2007 DVD and in 2024 the film was uncut and BBFC 18 rated for Blu-ray. Summary Notes A man marries a beautiful wife, but decides to go out and experience as many sexual conquests as possible, with unusual and often hilarious results. Meanwhile, his wife is forced to enter a brothel and work as a prostitute.
UK: Uncut and BBFC 18 rated for strong sex, sexual violence, nudity:
- 2024 88 Films Collector's Edition (RB) Blu-ray at UK Amazon #ad released
on 16th December 2024
- 2024 88 Films R2 DVD at UK Amazon #ad released on 16th December 2024
Promotional Material "Banned for 400 years!" screamed the original poster and you can see why as this erotic comedy is brilliantly bizarre, pretty sleazy and downright weird. Also known as The
Carnal Prayer Mat's Stash of Illicit Love and slightly based on the seventeenth century novel The Carnel Prayer Mat, we follow a desperate man who is convinced by his mentor that he needs to be "well equipped" to pleasure his wife, so he has a
horses appendage transplanted onto him! From here on in it gets really strange! A box-office hit in Hong Kong, this Category III movie is an erotic experience like no other and presented here UNCUT and remastered for the very first time.
| | |
|
|
