Tuesday, October 8, 2024

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Wes Craven | Freddy Krueger

Reviewing and unboxing the 4K UHD Blu-ray release of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).

Buy "A Nightmare on Elm Street" on 4K from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XS83C8

Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), starring John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss, and Jsu Garcia. Can your nightmares be fatal? In this classic of the horror film genre that launched a movie franchise, a hideously scarred man who was murdered by a lynch mob returns years later in the terrifying nightmares of his killers' teenaged children ... And the dreaming teenagers are starting to die in their sleep. Experience the nightmare in the Theatrical and Uncut versions of the film. Directed by Wes Craven (Scream) from his own screenplay, the film stars John Saxon, Ronee Blakely, Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss, Nick Corri, Johnny Depp, and Robert Englund. The film is produced by Robert Shaye. Special Features and Technical Specs: NEW 4K REMASTER OF THE UNCUT AND THEATRICAL VERSIONS OF THE FILM* Ready Freddy Focus Points Commentary with Wes Craven, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Ronnie Blakely, Robert Shaye, and Sara Risher. Commentary with Wes Craven, Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, and Jacques Haitkin. Alternate endings The House that Freddy Built: The Legacy of New Line Horror Never Sleep Again: A Nightmare on Elm Street Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares Languages: English, Spanish, Parisian French Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French *The uncut version of the film includes 8 seconds of additional unrated footage.

Monday, September 23, 2024

Breakdown 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Kurt Russell / Paramount Scares: Volume 2

Reviewing and unboxing Breakdown on 4K UHD Blu-ray.

Buy it from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XOO3Bi

This movie is part of the Paramount Scares: Volume 2 4K UHD limited edition set. Jonathan Mostow's Breakdown (1997), starring Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey, and Jack Noseworthy. All roads lead to excitement with Kurt Russell in reakdown, the non-stop thrill ride that's "a movie of nerve-frying intensity...Kurt Russell's best performance yet" (Rex Reed, New York Observer). Jeff Taylor (Russell) and his wife Amy (Kathleen Quinlan) are headed toward a new life in California when their car's engine dies on a remote highway. Amy accepts a ride from a helpful trucker (J.T. Walsh) while Jeff waits with the car. But when Jeff shows up at the agreed rendezvous, he finds his wife's not there. The locals aren't talking; the police aren't much help. With no one to turn to, Jeff battles his worst fears and begins a desperate, danger-ridden search to find Amy - before it's too late!

Friday the 13th: Part 2 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Jason Voorhees / Paramount Scares: Volume 2

Reviewing and unboxing Friday the 13th: Part II on 4K UHD Blu-ray.

Buy it from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XOO3Bi

This movie is part of the Paramount Scares: Volume 2 4K UHD limited edition set. Paramount Scares: Volume 2 This collectible box set includes four killer films that offer an exciting mix of all that the horror genre has to offer. From a knife-wielding maniac in FRIDAY THE 13TH PART II, to the twisted thrills of ORPHAN: FIRST KILL, the terrifying zombie hordes of WORLD WAR Z, and the psychological terror of BREAKDOWN, this must-own collection delivers loads of chills and thrills. Each film in the 8-disc collection has been newly remastered and is presented on both 4K Blu-ray and on Blu-ray in an individual case and special sleeve exclusive to the set, all housed in a premium box with original artwork. PARAMOUNT SCARES VOL. 2 also includes more than 2.5 hours of bonus content, the unrated version of WORLD WAR Z, access to a Digital copy of each film, and these exclusive collectible items: Full-size FANGORIA magazine produced specifically for this release with new and classic articles about the films Four unique iron-on patches representing each film A domed PARAMOUNT SCARES logo sticker A new PARAMOUNT SCARES glow-in-the-dark enamel pin Limited-Edition poster by acclaimed artist Orlando "Mexifunk" Arocena In addition to this new collector's edition set, Paramount Home Entertainment and FANGORIA have teamed up to deliver classic thrills and chills to moviegoers across the country. "PARAMOUNT SCARES and FANGORIA present SCREAM GREATS" brings fan-favorite films back to the big screen for special limited engagements. Titles returning to theaters this year include: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART IV: THE FINAL CHAPTER 40th Anniversary—September 10 & September 15 SLEEPY HOLLOW—October 13 & October 16 ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES—November 10 & November 13 BOX SET CONTENT: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART II Five years after the massacre at Camp Crystal Lake, the nerve-wracking legend of Jason Voorhees and his diabolical mother lives on. Despite ominous warnings from the locals to stay away from "Camp Blood," a group of counselors at a nearby summer camp decide to explore the area where seven people were brutally slaughtered. All too soon, they encounter horrors of their own and the killing begins again. BREAKDOWN Jeff Taylor (Kurt Russell) and his wife Amy (Kathleen Quinlan) are headed toward a new life in California when their car's engine dies on a remote highway. Amy accepts a ride from a helpful trucker (J.T. Walsh) while Jeff waits with the car. But when Jeff shows up at the agreed rendezvous, he finds his wife isn't there. The locals aren't talking; the police aren't much help. With no one to turn to, Jeff battles his worst fears and begins a desperate, danger-ridden search to find Amy before it's too late. WORLD WAR Z In this fast-paced, pulse-pounding action epic, former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) is in a race against time to save both his family and the world from a pandemic that is toppling governments and threatening to destroy humanity itself. ORPHAN: FIRST KILL Esther's terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit ORPHAN. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. But an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous "child" at any cost.

Paramount Scares: Volume 2 4K UHD UNBOXING First Look | Limited Edition Collection Review

Unboxing review of the Paramount Scares: Volume 2 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray collection.

Buy it from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XOO3Bi

Paramount Scares: Volume 2 This collectible box set includes four killer films that offer an exciting mix of all that the horror genre has to offer. From a knife-wielding maniac in FRIDAY THE 13TH PART II, to the twisted thrills of ORPHAN: FIRST KILL, the terrifying zombie hordes of WORLD WAR Z, and the psychological terror of BREAKDOWN, this must-own collection delivers loads of chills and thrills. Each film in the 8-disc collection has been newly remastered and is presented on both 4K Blu-ray and on Blu-ray in an individual case and special sleeve exclusive to the set, all housed in a premium box with original artwork. PARAMOUNT SCARES VOL. 2 also includes more than 2.5 hours of bonus content, the unrated version of WORLD WAR Z, access to a Digital copy of each film, and these exclusive collectible items: Full-size FANGORIA magazine produced specifically for this release with new and classic articles about the films Four unique iron-on patches representing each film A domed PARAMOUNT SCARES logo sticker A new PARAMOUNT SCARES glow-in-the-dark enamel pin Limited-Edition poster by acclaimed artist Orlando "Mexifunk" Arocena In addition to this new collector's edition set, Paramount Home Entertainment and FANGORIA have teamed up to deliver classic thrills and chills to moviegoers across the country. "PARAMOUNT SCARES and FANGORIA present SCREAM GREATS" brings fan-favorite films back to the big screen for special limited engagements. Titles returning to theaters this year include: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART IV: THE FINAL CHAPTER 40th Anniversary—September 10 & September 15 SLEEPY HOLLOW—October 13 & October 16 ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES—November 10 & November 13
BOX SET CONTENT: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART II Five years after the massacre at Camp Crystal Lake, the nerve-wracking legend of Jason Voorhees and his diabolical mother lives on. Despite ominous warnings from the locals to stay away from "Camp Blood," a group of counselors at a nearby summer camp decide to explore the area where seven people were brutally slaughtered. All too soon, they encounter horrors of their own and the killing begins again. BREAKDOWN Jeff Taylor (Kurt Russell) and his wife Amy (Kathleen Quinlan) are headed toward a new life in California when their car's engine dies on a remote highway. Amy accepts a ride from a helpful trucker (J.T. Walsh) while Jeff waits with the car. But when Jeff shows up at the agreed rendezvous, he finds his wife isn't there. The locals aren't talking; the police aren't much help. With no one to turn to, Jeff battles his worst fears and begins a desperate, danger-ridden search to find Amy before it's too late. WORLD WAR Z In this fast-paced, pulse-pounding action epic, former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) is in a race against time to save both his family and the world from a pandemic that is toppling governments and threatening to destroy humanity itself. ORPHAN: FIRST KILL Esther's terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit ORPHAN. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. But an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous "child" at any cost.

Monday, September 16, 2024

Bringing Out the Dead 4K Blu Ray UHD REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu | Martin Scorsese

Reviewing unboxing Bringing Out the Dead on 4K UHD Blu-ray. 

Buy Bringing Out the Dead from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4e0H6D1


Martin Scorsese's Bringing Out the Dead (1999) with a Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray.

Hailed as "an ecstatic sensory experience" (San Francisco Examiner), "intense, volatile" (New York Times), and "savage and sorrowing" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), BRINGING OUT THE DEAD debuted on October 22, 1999 and marked the fourth collaboration between Scorsese and screenwriter Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull). Nicolas Cage gives a riveting performance as a Manhattan paramedic barely clinging to sanity over the course of three chaotic nights. The film also stars Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames, and Tom Sizemore.

Newly remastered from the original camera negative, this exceptional new release was reviewed by Scorsese, cinematographer Robert Richardson, and editor Thelma Schoonmaker. Arriving as part of the Paramount Presents line, BRINGING OUT THE DEAD is presented in a must-own two-disc set that includes the film on 4K Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos and on Blu-ray, along with a wealth of new bonus content, including new interviews with Scorsese, Cage, Schrader, and Richardson, plus archival on-set interviews with Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames, Tom Sizemore, and Marc Anthony. The release also includes access to a Digital copy of the film. New and legacy bonus content included on the Blu-ray Disc is detailed below.

Nicolas Cage is Frank Pierce, a paramedic on the brink of madness. Patricia Arquette is the daughter of a man Frank tried to save. Together, they'll need to confront the ghosts of the past to discover redemption among the living. The powerhouse supporting cast includes John Goodman, Ving Rhames, and Tom Sizemore.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE

DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM

DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK

NEW FILMMAKER FOCUS – MARTIN SCORSESE ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD - Visionary filmmaker Martin Scorsese shares stories behind the production, touching on casting, shooting in New York City, and the music and art that inspired his approach.

NEW A RUMINATION ON SALVATION – NICOLAS CAGE ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD - Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage relates tales of wild nights in New York City, his cerebral approach to his character, and his time with Scorsese prior to shooting.

NEW CEMETERY STREETS – SCREENWRITER PAUL SCHRADER ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD - Legendary screenwriter Paul Schrader talks about adapting author Joe Connelly's novel, how traveling with real paramedics informed his writing, and his creative partnership with Scorsese.

NEW CITY OF GHOSTS – CINEMATOGRAPHER ROBERT RICHARDSON ON BRINGING OUT THE DEAD - Frequent Scorsese collaborator and Academy Award® winning cinematographer Robert Richardson opens up about shooting Bringing Out the Dead and how the film personally resonated with him.

NEW ON SET WITH PATRICIA ARQUETTE - Actress Patricia Arquette reflects on working with Nicolas Cage, the creative openness of director Martin Scorsese, and how her own background allowed for a personal understanding of her character.

NEW ON SET WITH JOHN GOODMAN - Actor John Goodman talks about the intensity of portraying a paramedic, working with Nicolas Cage, and the honor of appearing in a Martin Scorsese film.

NEW ON SET WITH VING RHAMES - Actor Ving Rhames shares how Martin Scorsese's New York City differs from his personal experience and how his character relates to Nicolas Cage's character.

NEW ON SET WITH TOM SIZEMORE - Actor Tom Sizemore celebrates the opportunity to appear in Bringing Out the Dead and reflects on how life is full of surprises.

NEW ON SET WITH MARC ANTHONY - Actor Marc Anthony shares how he turned witnessing real-life hardship on the streets of New York City into an unforgettable performance.

EXCLUSIVE CAST AND CREW INTERVIEWS

THEATRICAL TRAILERS

Collectible packaging featuring a foldout image of the film's theatrical poster and an interior spread with key movie moments

Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

James Cameron Gets PISSED At Fans Regarding His 4K Restorations

James Cameron recently sat down for an interview regarding his movies and 4K restorations, and he was upset. He told fans to get a life regarding his 4K UHD restorations of True Lies, Aliens and The Abyss.

Question: So you recently had the 4K transfers of Aliens and True Lies come out. It did get blowback in the fan community, some feeling that the image quality wasn’t as high as they wanted it to be. You obviously have a very high standard. So I’m wondering what you thought? CAMERON: When people start reviewing your grain structure, they need to move out of mom’s basement and meet somebody. Right? I’m serious. I mean, are you ****ing kidding me? I’ve got a great team that does the transfers. I do all the color and density work. I look at every shot, every frame, and then the final transfer is done by a guy who has been with me [for years]. All the Avatar films are done that way. Everything is done that way. Get a life, people, seriously.

Sunday, August 11, 2024

The Bikeriders 4K UHD Blu-ray REVIEW + Unboxing / Menu

Reviewing and unboxing The Bikeriders on 4K Blu-ray Ultra HD (UHD). 

Buy The Bikeriders on 4k Blu-ray from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3M1UL08

#TheBikeriders #4K #Review

This 4K UHD edition of The Bikeriders includes the Blu-ray and Digital HD. The DVD is not included.

Jeff Nichols' The Bikeriders (2023), starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, and Boyd Holbrook.

Written and directed by Jeff Nichols (Mud, Take Shelter), THE BIKERIDERS boasts a power-house ensemble cast including Emmy®, BAFTA®, and Tony Award® winner Jodie Comer ("Killing Eve", The Last Duel) alongside Academy Award® nominee Austin Butler (Elvis, Dune: Part Two) and Academy Award® nominee Tom Hardy (The Revenant, Dunkirk, Inception). Other impressive cast members include two-time Academy Award® nominee Michael Shannon, Boyd Holbrook (Logan, The Predator), Mike Faist (Challengers, West Side Story), and Norman Reedus ("The Walking Dead", Triple 9).

THE BIKERIDERS captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing. After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy (Comer) is inextricably drawn to Benny (Butler), the newest member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals, led by the enigmatic Johnny (Hardy). Much like the country around it, the club begins to evolve, transforming from a gathering place for local outsiders into a dangerous underworld of violence, forcing Benny to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK

Johnny, Benny, & Kathy - From the accents to the attitude, get to know the lead characters of THE BIKERIDERS. Hear from the cast and producing team on how they took the personalities and environments from a book of photographs and brought a narrative to the big screen.

The Era of THE BIKERIDERS - Grab your leather jacket and gear up for a ride as we enter the era of THE BIKERIDERS. This piece focuses on the authenticity that was captured by the brilliant production team who nailed the look, feel, and sound of the late 1960s Midwest.

The Filmmaker's Eye: Jeff Nichols - Go behind the lens with director Jeff Nichols as he shared his overall vision for the film, stylistic choices, and how he works with talent. Members of the ensemble cast along with producers chime in on the significance of working on a Jeff Nichols film.

Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Jeff Nichols

4K BLU-RAY

Subtitles:

English SDH, Castilian Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French Canadian, French European, German, Italian, Latin American Spanish, Norwegian, and Swedish

4K BLU-RAY 

Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), Castilian Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature), French European (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature), German (Dolby Atmos for Feature), Italian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1), and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature)

BLU-RAY:

Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish

BLU-RAY 

Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature), and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Feature)

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 4K UHD REVIEW + Unboxing

Reviewing unboxing Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on 4K UHD Blu-ray. 

Buy “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” on 4K Blu-ray from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SJhHVF

Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in Academy Award-winning mastermind George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," the much-anticipated return to the iconic dystopian world he created more than 30 years ago with the seminal "Mad Max" films. Miller now turns the page again with an all-new original, standalone action adventure that will reveal the origins of the powerhouse character from the multiple Oscar-winning global smash "Mad Max: Fury Road." The new feature from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures is produced by Miller and his longtime partner, Oscar-nominated producer Doug Mitchell ("Mad Max: Fury Road," "Babe"), under their Australian-based Kennedy Miller Mitchell banner. 

As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY

DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM

DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK

Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa

Stowaway to Nowhere

Metal Beasts & Holy Motors

Darkest Angel: Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa

Motorbike Messiah: Chris Hemsworth as Dementus

DISC TWO - BLU-RAY

l Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa

Stowaway to Nowhere

4K Blu-ray Languages: English, Canadian French, Italian, Latin Spanish

4K Blu-ray Subtitles: Swedish, Latin Spanish, Norwegian, Italian, Parisian French, Canadian French, Finnish, English SDH, Danish

Blu-ray Languages: English, Canadian French, Latin Spanish

Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Canadian French, Parisian French, Latin Spanish