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OnVideo's Weekly Guide to Home Video Releases

Tuesday, December 11 -- Monday, December 17

All DVD Releases

  • The Equalizer 2

    photo for The Equalizer 2 Denzel Washington returns to one of his signature roles in the first sequel of his career. If you have a problem and there's nowhere else to turn, the mysterious and elusive Robert McCall will deliver the vigilante justice you seek. This time, however, McCall's past cuts especially close to home when thugs kill Susan Plummer -- his best friend and former colleague. Now out for revenge, McCall must take on a crew of highly trained assassins who'll stop at nothing to destroy him. Vitals: Director: Antoine Fuqua. Stars: Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders, Bill Pullman, Melissa Leo. 2018, CC, MPAA rating: R, 129 min., Crime Thriller, Box office gross: $102.084 million, Sony. Extras: “Seconds Till Death: Action Breakdown” featurette; “Through Antoine’s Lens: The Cast” featurette; two NBA promos.Blu-ray adds “Retribution Mode” with Denzel Washington and director Antoine Fuqua; 11 deleted & extended scenes; “Denzel as McCall: Round Two” featurette; "The Equalizer 2" pop up trivia track. 3 stars


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  • Peppermint

    photo for Peppermint Young mother Riley North (Jennifer Garner) awakens from a coma after her husband and daughter are killed in a brutal attack on the family. When the system frustratingly shields the murderers from justice, Riley sets out to transform herself from citizen to urban guerilla. Channeling her frustration into personal motivation, she spends years in hiding, honing her mind, body and spirit to become an unstoppable force -- eluding the underworld, the LAPD and the FBI -- as she methodically delivers her personal brand of justice. Vitals: Director: Pierre Morel. Stars: Jennifer Garner, John Ortiz, John Gallagher, Jr., Juana Pablo Raba, Annie Ilonzeh. 2018, CC, MPAA rating: R, 101 min., Action, Box office gross: $35.400 million, Universal. Extras: "Justice" behind-the-scenes featurette with Jennifer Garner and director Pierre Morel, feature commentary by Morel. 2 stars

  • Smallfoot

    photo for Smallfoot An animated adventure for all ages, "Smallfoot" turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn't exist -- a human. News of this "Smallfoot" throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, in a story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery. Vitals: Director: Karey Kirkpatric. Stars: Voices of Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya, Common, LeBron James, Gina Rodriguez, Danny DeVito. 2018, CC, MPAA rating: PG, 96 min., Animated Family, Box office gross: $81.356 million, Warner. Extras: "Yeti Set Go! Sing-Along," "Super Soozie" mini movie, "Migo in The Secret of the Yeti Stones," "Yeti or Not, Here They Come! Imagining Smallfoot," three music videos: Nial Horran "Finally Free," Cyn "Moment of Truth" and "Wonderful Life" in 28 languages, sung around the world, five promotional featurettes. 2 stars

  • Colette

    photo for Colette After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as "Willy" (Dominic West), Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semiautobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels. Colette's fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression. Vitals: Director: Wash Westmoreland. Stars: Keira Knightley, Eleanor Tomlinson, Dominic West, Fiona Shaw, Ray Panthaki, Aiysha Hart, Denise Gough. 2018, CC, MPAA rating: R, 111 min., Drama, Box office gross: $5.069 million, Universal. Extras: Deleted scenes, "The Story Behind Colette," "Notes on a Scene," costume design photo gallery. 2 stars



    This Week's Digital Releases

    December 11:

    Christmas Blood: Christmas is a time of peace, love and family. But not for one Norwegian town: A psychopath dressed in a Santa Claus suit has been terrorizing them for the past 13 years. (DVD: Day & date)

    I Still See You: Supernatural thriller takes place 10 years after an apocalyptic event has left the world haunted by ghosts. (DVD, Blu-ray release: Day & date)

    Leprechaun Returns: The devious and deadly wisecracking Leprechaun that we all know (and love to hate) returns to reclaim his pot of gold from a sorority house property ... all while gleefully going on a Leprechaun-style killing spree. (Digital, VOD only)

    Lizzie: A psychological thriller that reveals many layers of the strange and fragile Lizzie Borden, who stood accused of the infamous 1892 axe murder of her family in Fall River, Massachusetts. (DVD, Blu-ray release: Day & date)

    Night School: Comedy about a successful hustling salesman and his new group of misfit friends who are forced to attend adult classes in hopes of getting their GED – good enough diploma. Stars Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish. (VOD: December 28; DVD, Blu-ray release: January 1)

    Scarecrows: Teenagers are kidnapped and made into living scarecrows who are left to die in crop fields in this exceedingly frightening stoner-horror throwback. (VOD only)

    A Simple Favor: A mommy vlogger seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily’s sudden disappearance from their small town. (DVD, Blu-ray release: December 18)

    Venom: One of Marvel’s most enigmatic, complex, and badass characters. Journalist Eddie Brock is trying to take down Carlton Drake, the notorious and brilliant founder of the Life Foundation. While investigating one of Drake's experiments, Eddie's body merges with the alien Venom -- leaving him with superhuman strength and power. Twisted, dark and fueled by rage, Venom tries to control the new and dangerous abilities that Eddie finds so intoxicating. (DVD, Blu-ray release: December 18)

    White Boy Rick: Set in 1980s Detroit at the height of the crack epidemic and the War on Drugs, the film is based on the moving true story of a blue-collar father and his teenage son, Rick Wershe Jr., who became an undercover police informant and later a drug dealer, before he was abandoned by his handlers and sentenced to life in prison. (DVD, Blu-ray release: December 25)

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    photo for The Advocates The Advocates (2018) Over half a million people are homeless in the United States -- 25 percent of whom are in California. Amid public outcry over the ballooning homeless population in Los Angeles -- nearly 54,000 people on any given night -- three advocates with three different organizations show what the lost ideal of care in the community looks like amid a changing policy landscape. Intensely human and humanizing, this documentary provides a sweeping look at the historic and current causes of LA's unprecedented crisis, largely due to defunded affordable housing. It goes behind the headlines with pragmatic stories of the transformative work that is possible when the right resources, funding, and compassion are applied. Formats: DVD. (Cinema Libre).

    Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017 -- South Korea) Ha Jung-woo, Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Hyang-gi, Lee Jung-jae. The fantasy epic that smashed box office records in Korea reaches its thrilling climax. As the deceased soul Su-hong and his three afterlife guardians face the remaining trials to obtain their reincarnation, the guardians come face to face with the buried truth of their tragic time on earth a thousand years ago, culminating in a final battle with a rogue god. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, Digital. Extras: Behind-the-scenes footage, character intros. (Well Go USA).

    photo for The Apartment The Apartment In 1960, following the success of their collaboration on "Some Like it Hot," director Billy Wilder reteamed with actor Jack Lemmon for what many consider the pinnacle of their respective careers: "The Apartment." C.C. Bud Baxter (Lemmon) is a lowly Manhattan office drone with a lucrative sideline in renting out his apartment to adulterous company bosses and their mistresses. When Bud enters into a similar arrangement with the firm s personnel director, J.D. Sheldrake (Fred MacMurray), his career prospects begin to look up ... and up. But when he discovers that Sheldrake's mistress is Fran Kubelik (Shirley MacLaine), the girl of his dreams, he finds himself forced to choose between his career and the woman he loves ... . Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, "The Apartment" features a wealth of Hollywood's finest talent on both sides of the camera at the top of their game. By turns cynical, heart-warming and hilarious, Wilder's masterpiece now shines like never before in this all-new, 4K-restored edition from the original camera negative, with original uncompressed PCM mono audio. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Audio commentary with film producer and historian Bruce Block; "The Key to the Apartment," a new appreciation of the film by film historian Philip Kemp; select scene commentary by Philip Kemp; "The Flawed Couple," a new video essay by filmmaker David Cairns on the collaborations between Billy Wilder and Jack Lemmon; "A Letter to Castro," a new interview with actress Hope Holiday; "The Writer Speaks: Billy Wilder," an archival interview from the Writers Guild of America's Oral Histories series; "Inside the Apartment," a half-hour making-of featurette from 2007 including interviews with Shirley MacLaine, executive producer Walter Mirisch, and others; "Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon," an archive profile of the actor from 2007; theatrical trailer; reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Ignatius Fitzpatrick. (Arrow Academy/MVD Entertainment).

    Await Further Instructions (2018 -- UK) Sam Gittins, Neerja Naik, Abigail Cruttenden, David Bradley. It's Christmas Day and the Milgram family wake to find a mysterious black substance surrounding their house. Something monumental is clearly happening right outside their door, but what exactly -- an industrial accident, a terrorist attack, nuclear war? Descending into terrified arguments, they turn on the television, desperate for any information. On screen a message glows ominously: "Stay Indoors and Await Further Instructions." As the television exerts an ever more sinister grip, their paranoia escalates into bloody carnage. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. (Dark Sky Films).

    The Captain (2017 -- Germany) Max Hubacher. Based on the arresting true story of the Executioner of Emsland, the film is a World War II tale like no other -- a searing historical drama with undertones of absurd black comedy that presents the evils of Nazism and fascism as a devastating kind of game to be played by those most gullible and unscrupulous. It follows a young German army deserter, Pvt. Willi Herold (Hubacher), after he finds an abandoned Nazi captain’s uniform in the final weeks of World War II. Emboldened by the authority the uniform grants him, he amasses a band of stragglers who cede to his command despite the suspicions of some. Citing direct orders from the Fuhrer himself, he soon takes command of a camp holding German soldiers accused of desertion and embarks on a brutal mission of torture and slaughter, all in the name of “justice.” Increasingly intoxicated by the unquestioned authority, the enigmatic imposter soon discovers that many people will blindly follow the leader ... whomever that may be. photo for Christmas BloodFormats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD. Extras: Filmmaker Q&A with director Robert Schwentke from Chicago premiere at the Music Box Theatre; interview with Schwentke; interviews with cast and crew; behind-the-scenes featurettes; storyboard-to-film comparison. (Music Box Films).

    Christmas Blood (2017 -- Norway) Stig Henrik Hoff, Sondre Krogtoft Larsen, Truls Svendsen, Marte Sæteren. A psychopath dressed in a Santa Claus suit has been terrorizing Norway for the past 13 years. For as soon as the caroling starts, this demented Kris Kringle dispenses bloody ax blows regardless of whether you've been bad or good. As the holiday approaches on one snow-covered town filled with revelers, a pair of detectives work against time to find and arrest the bearded serial killer. Will they manage to stop this demented St. Nick before he kills again? Formats: DVD, VOD. (Artsploitation Films).

    Colette (2018) Keira Knightley, Eleanor Tomlinson, Dominic West, Fiona Shaw, Ray Panthaki, Aiysha Hart, Denise Gough. Colette is pushed by her husband to write novels under his name but, upon their success, she fights to make her talents known, photo for Colettechallenging gender norms. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, VOD, Digital. Extras: Deleted scenes, "The Story Behind Colette," "Notes on a Scene," costume design photo gallery. (Universal).

    Deadman Standing (2018) Luke Arnold, C. Thomas Howell, Richard Riehle, M.C. Gainey. In this bloodcurdling true tale of the Wild West, a sheriff, a madam, and a dying boy risk their lives to save a troubled town. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Lionsgate).

    Death House (2018) Cody Longo, Cortney Palm, Adrienne Barbeau, Michael Berryman, Barbara Crampton, Sid Haig, Kane Hodder, Lloyd Kaufman, Bill Moseley, Tony Todd, Dee Wallace. During an exclusive tour, a power breakdown inside a secret prison known as the Death House sends two agents fighting through a labyrinth of photo for Death Househorrors while being pursued by a ruthless army of roaming inmates. As they fight to escape, the agents push toward the lowest depths of the facility where they learn a supernatural group of evil beings is their only chance for survival. Formats: DVD. (Cleopatra Entertainment).

    De Palma & De Niro: The Early Films (Limited Edition) In 1963, Robert De Niro stepped in front of a movie camera for the first time. The resulting film, a low-budget black and white comedy called "The Wedding Party," would take three years to complete, and another three years to be released, but it would also establish a hugely important working relationship for the aspiring actor. One of the filmmakers, long before he became synonymous with suspense thanks to "Carrie", "Dressed to Kill" and other classics, was Brian De Palma. He and De Niro would team up again in the next few years for two more comedies, both with a countercultural bent. "Greetings", the first to receive an X certificate in photo for De Palma & De Niro: The Early Films (Limited Edition)the United States, is a freewheeling satire focusing on a trio of twentysomething friends -- a conspiracy theorist, a filmmaker, and a voyeur played by De Niro -- as they try to avoid the Vietnam War draft. "Hi, Mom!", originally named "Son of Greetings," returns to De Niro's voyeur, now an aspiring maker of adult films, for another humorous glimpse at late-sixties society, this time turning its attentions to experimental theater, cinéma vérité, the African American experience, and the white middle classes. Brought together for the first time -- and each newly restored by Arrow Films especially for this release -- these three films offer a fascinating insight into the early careers of two of American cinema's major talents. New restoration from a 2K scan of "The Wedding Party" from the original film negative; new restoration from a 2K scan of "Greetings" and "Hi, Mom!" from original film materials. Original uncompressed mono soundtracks. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: New commentary on "Greetings" by Glenn Kenny, author of "Robert De Niro: Anatomy of an Actor"; new appreciation of De Palma and De Niro's collaborations by critic and filmmaker Howard S. Berger; new interviews with Charles Hirsch, writer-producer of "Greetings" and "Hi, Mom!"; new interview with actor Gerrit Graham on "Greetings," "Hi, Mom!" and his other collaborations with Brian De Palma; new interview with actor Peter Maloney on "Hi, Mom!"; "Hi, Mom!" theatrical trailer; newly commissioned artwork by Matthew Griffin; limited collector's edition booklet featuring new writing on the films by Brad Stevens, Chris Dumas and Christina Newland, plus an archive interview with Brian De Palma and Charles Hirsch. (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment).

    photo for A Dry White Season A Dry White Season (1989) With this bracing drama, made at the climax of the anti-apartheid movement, director Euzhan Palcy issued a devastating indictment of South Africa's racist government -- and made history in the process, becoming the first black woman to direct a Hollywood studio film. White schoolteacher Ben Du Toit (Donald Sutherland) lives in Johannesburg and remains blissfully incurious about the lives of his black countrymen until a wave of brutal repression comes crashing down on his gardener (Winston Ntshona), bringing Du Toit face-to-face with harsh political realities. Based on a celebrated novel by André Brink and rooted in the first-hand research the Martinican Palcy did in South Africa into the way black people lived under apartheid, "A Dry White Season" is unflinching in its depiction of violence and its chronicling of injustice, making for a galvanizing tribute to those willing to sacrifice everything to fight oppression. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray Disc with new 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack on the Blu-ray. Extras: New interview with director Euzhan Palcy by film critic Scott Foundas; "Five Scenes," a new program featuring Palcy; interview from 1989 with actor Donald Sutherland; excerpt from a 1995 interview Palcy conducted with Nelson Mandela; footage of Palcy receiving the highest distinction for foreign dignitaries at the 2017 South African National Orders awards; an essay by filmmaker and scholar Jyoti Mistry. (The Criterion Collection).



    photo for The Equalizer 2 The Equalizer 2 (2018) Dir.: Antoine Fuqua; Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders, Bill Pullman, Melissa Leo. Denzel Washington returns to one of his signature roles in the first sequel of his career. Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed but how far will he go when that is someone he loves? Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, VOD, Digital. Extras: “Seconds Till Death: Action Breakdown” featurette; “Through Antoine’s Lens: The Cast” featurette; two NBA promos.Blu-ray adds “Retribution Mode” with Denzel Washington and director Antoine Fuqua; 11 deleted & extended scenes; “Denzel as McCall: Round Two” featurette; "The Equalizer 2" pop up trivia track. (Sony).

    Forty Guns (1957) Hollywood legend Barbara Stanwyck saddled up with writer-director Samuel Fuller for the pulp maestro's most audacious Western, a boldly feminist spin on the genre that pivots effortlessly between ribald humor, visceral action, and disarming tenderness. High-riding rancher Jessica Drummond (Stanwyck) commands a 40-strong posse of cowboys, ruling Cochise County, Arizona, without challenge. When U.S. marshal Griff Bonnell (Barry Sullivan) and his brothers arrive in town photo for Forty Gunswith a warrant for one of her hired guns, Jessica begins to fall for the lawman even as he chips away at her authority. With astonishing black-and-white CinemaScope photography, hard-boiled dialogue laced with double entendres, and a fiery performance by Stanwyck at her most imperious, "Forty Guns" is a virtuoso display of Fuller's sharpshooting talents. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray Disc with new 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray. Extras: New interview with director Samuel Fuller's widow, Christa Lang-Fuller, and daughter, Samantha Fuller; "A Fuller Life" (2013), a feature-length documentary by Samantha Fuller about her father, featuring admirers and collaborators Wim Wenders, William Friedkin, Mark Hamill, James Franco, Monte Hellman, Jennifer Beals, Bill Duke, Constance Towers, and others; new interview with critic Imogen Sara Smith, author of I"n Lonely Places: Film Noir Beyond the City"; stills gallery; an essay by film scholar Lisa Dombrowski and excerpts from Fuller's 2002 autobiography, "A Third Face: My Tale of Writing, Fighting, and Filmmaking." (The Criterion Collection).

    Galveston (2018) Dir.: Mélanie Laurent; Ben Foster, Elle Fanning, Beau Bridges, Lili Reinhart, Robert Aramayo. Roy (Foster) is a heavy-drinking criminal enforcer and mob hit man whose boss set him up in a double-cross scheme. After killing his would-be assassins before they could kill him, Roy discovers Rocky (Fanning), a young woman being held captive, and reluctantly takes her with him on his escape. Determined to find safety and sanctuary in Galveston, Roy must find a way to stop his boss from pursuing them while trying to outrun the demons from his and Rocky’s pasts. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, VOD, Digital. (RLJE Films).

    In Searching (2018) Jake Borelli, Evan Hall, Aley Underwood, Jacob Grodnik. Jon returns home on his first trip from college to visit his friends Michelle and Cole, but when he's challenged to a dangerous bike race by his nemesis, Erik, Jon discovers a magical locket during a horrific crash. He then embarks on an auspicious journey, finding much more than love and friendship as he becomes a man. Formats: DVD, VOD. (Indican Pictures).

    I Still See You (2018) Bella Thorne, Richard Harmon, Dermot Mulroney. Thorne stars in this spellbinding and romantic supernatural thriller. Ten years after an apocalyptic event left the world haunted by ghosts, Roni (Thorne) receives a threatening message from beyond the grave. Joining forces with Kirk, a mysterious classmate, Roni descends into a shadow world that blurs the bounds of the living and the dead -- and begins a desperate race against time to stop a cunning killer. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. Extras: Deleted scenes; “Remnants: Manifesting I Still See You” featurette; “Break My Heart 1,000 Times: Novel to Screen” featurette; audio Commentary with director Scott Speer and actress Bella Thorne. (Lionsgate).

    photo for Instinct: Season One (2018) Four-disc set with all 13 episodes. Alan Cumming stars as Dr. Dylan Reinhart, a former CIA operative who is lured back to his old life when the NYPD needs his help to stop a serial killer. He is a gifted author and university professor living a quiet life teaching psychopathic behavior to packed classes of adoring students. But when tenacious top NYPD detective Lizzie Needham appeals to him to help her catch a serial murderer who is using Dylan’s first book as a tutorial, Dylan is compelled by the case and comes out of retirement. Though Dylan and Lizzie initially clash, when it comes to catching killers, they realize they will make an ideal team if they both trust their instincts. Formats: DVD. Extras: Gag reel, deleted and extended scenes. (CBS/Paramount).

    Lizzie (2018) Chloë Sevigny, Kristen Stewart, Jamey Sheridan, Fiona Shaw, Kim Dickens. A chilling reimagining of the Lizzie Borden murder case, this psychological thriller reveals many layers of the strange and fragile Lizzie Borden, who stood accused of the infamous 1892 axe murder of her family in Fall River, Massachusetts. An unmarried woman of 32 and a social outcast, Lizzie (Chloë Sevigny) lives a claustrophobic life under her father’s cold and domineering control. When Bridget Sullivan (Kristen Stewart), a young maid, comes to work for the family, Lizzie finds a sympathetic, kindred spirit -- and a secret intimacy soon blossoms into a wicked plan. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. Extras: “Understanding Lizzie” featurette. (Lionsgate).

    Mademoiselle Paradis (2017 -- Germany/France) Set in 18th century Vienna, this is the true story of Maria Paradis, a gifted piano player and friend of Mozart, who lost her eyesight as a child. Desperate to cure their talented daughter, her parents entrust Maria to the famous Dr. Franz Mesmer, whose theory about animal magnetism had attracted a wide following. Using the doctor's controversial technique, Maria recovers her sight. But this miracle comes at a price as Maria progressively starts to lose her gift for music. She will have to choose: an ordinary life in the light or an extraordinary life in darkness, as a virtuoso. Formats: DVD, Digital. (First Run Features).

    The Mangler BLU-RAY DEBUT (1995) Dir.: Tobe Hooper; Ted Levine, Robert Englund. New 4K print of the original camera negative from the uncut version. Based on Stephen King’s short story, this white-knuckle chiller follows a cop (Levine) as he investigates a series of grisly accidents -- and uncovers a deadly town secret that has been hidden for years -- a terrifying entity that threatens to destroy everything in its path -- a laundry-folding machine has been possessed by a demon. With time running out and a young girl's life in the balance, he races to destroy the beast before it's too late. Extras: New audio commentary with co-writer Stephen David Brooks, new "Hell’s Bells" interview with actor Robert Englund, rare behind-the-scenes footage, theatrical trailer, TV spot. (Scream Factory).

    photo for Maniac Maniac (1980) New three-disc limited edition (two Blu-rays, soundtrack CD) 4K restoration from original camera negative with 3D lenticular slipcover -- only 10,000 available. Frank Zito (a career performance by writer-executive producer Joe Spinell of "Rocky" and "The Godfather" fame) is a deeply disturbed man, haunted by the traumas of unspeakable childhood abuse. And when these horrific memories begin to scream inside his mind, Frank prowls the seedy streets of New York City to stalk and slaughter innocent young women. Now Frank has begun a relationship with a beautiful photographer (Caroline Munro of "The Spy Who Loved Me"), yet his vile compulsions remain. These are the atrocities of a human monster. This is the story of a Maniac. Directed by William Lustig and featuring landmark gore effects by Tom Savini, this relentlessly shocking and disturbing film was originally banned or censored all over the world due to its graphic violence. Now Blue Underground is thrilled to present MANIAC in a brand-new 4K Restoration from its recently discovered 16mm original camera negative, overflowing with hours of new and archival extras. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Disc 1: Audio commentary #1 with producer-director William Lustig and producer Andrew W. Garroni; audio commentary #2 with Lustig, special make-up effects artist Tom Savini, editor Lorenzo Marinelli, and Joe Spinell's assistant Luke Walter; theatrical trailers; TV spots; radio spots. Disc 2: New outtakes; new "Returning to the Scene of the Crime with William Lustig"; "Anna and the Killer" interview with Caroline Munro; "The Death Dealer" interview with special make-up effects artist Tom Savini; "Dark Notes" interview with composer Jay Chattaway; "Maniac Men" interview with songwriters Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky; "The Joe Spinell Story"; "Mr. Robbie: Maniac 2" promo reel; "Maniac" publicity; "Maniac Controversy." (MVD Entertainment).

    Nathan For You (2013-17) Nine-disc set with all 30 episodes of Comedy Central’s series. Comedian Nathan Fielder uses his business degree and life experiences to help real small businesses turn a profit. But because of his unorthodox approach, Nathan’s genuine efforts to do good often draw real people into an experience far beyond what they signed up for. Formats: DVD. Extras: Audio commentary on select episodes, the full “Dumb Starbucks” press conference, deleted scenes, more. (Paramount).


    photo for Our Cartoon President: Season One with World Class Amenities Our Cartoon President: Season One with World Class Amenities (2018) Three-disc set with 18 episodes. From executive producer Stephen Colbert comes a caricature of a president without character in an animated series that goes straight for the heartless. Go inside the revolving door that is Trump’s inner circle for an unfiltered free-for-all even Canadian healthcare would be proud of. From the president’s attempt to “win” the State of the Union to the army of Trump impersonators employed to comfort disaster victims, it’s the kind of rampant absurdity that can only be matched by the day-to-day reality of Trump’s America. Formats: DVD. (CBS/Paramount).

    Peppermint (2018) Jennifer Garner, John Ortiz, John Gallagher, Jr., Juana Pablo Raba, Annie Ilonzeh. Five years after her husband and daughter are killed in a senseless act of violence, a woman comes back from self-imposed exile to seek revenge against those responsible and the system that let them go free. photo for Peppermint Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, VOD, Digital. Extras: "Justice" behind-the-scenes featurette with Jennifer Garner and director Pierre Morel, feature commentary by Morel. (Universal).

    Perry Como's Olde English Christmas The best friend a Christmas song ever had, the legendary and beloved Perry Como celebrated the yuletide season on television, radio and records for 50 years, delighting millions worldwide. In 1977, Mr. C traveled to England for his annual holiday TV special with much of the music and merriment taking place in an historic, festively decorated castle. British singing star Petula Clark joins Como along with recording artist Leo Sayer, Olympic figure skater John Curry and Irish actress Gemma Craven for a jolly song-filled excursion featuring traditional favorites such as "Silent Night," "Joy to the World", "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Ave Maria," and more. Formats: DVD. Extras: Bonus footage from Como's television appearances spanning the 1950s through the 1980s. (MPI Media).

    photo for River Runs Red River Runs Red (2018) Taye Diggs, George Lopez, John Cusack, Luke Hemsworth, Gianni Capaldi. Respected Judge Charles Coleman (Diggs) and his wife have devoted their lives to law enforcement. The two are thrilled when their son is accepted into the police academy, but everything changes when he is shot by two corrupt cops and the official investigation finds no wrongdoing. After his trusted friend detective Horace (Cusack) finds evidence to the contrary, Charles joins forces with an anguished mechanic (Lopez) whose son was killed by the same cops and together they take the law into their own hands. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, VOD, Digital. (Cinedigm).

    Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 Collector’s Edition BLU-RAY DEBUT (1984) Ricky is being released from a mental hospital, and he takes with him the terrifying memory of his brother Billy’s death and the memory of the Mother Superior who brought about his brother’s demise. For Ricky, starting a new life means avenging his brother’s death, which sets him on a blind journey of relentless revenge, leading ultimately to Mother Superior. And when he gets to photo for Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 Collector's Edition BLU-RAY DEBUTher, not even her faith will be enough to stop Ricky as he follows in the family tradition of Christmas carnage. New 2K Scan of an archival theatrical print. Extras: New audio commentary with director Lee Harry, actors Eric Freeman and James Newman; new "Slay Bells Ring Again: The Story of Silent Night, Deadly Night 2"; new "Garbage Days Are Here Again" location featurette; new "Ricky Today" short film featuring a 2018 interview with Ricky Chapman/Caldwell; new "I Don’t Sleep" extended interview with makeup effects artist Christopher Biggs; audio Commentary by co-writer/director Lee Harry, co-writer Joseph H Earle and actor James Newman; theatrical trailer. (Scream Factory).

    SK8 Dawg (2018) Joey Lawrence, Sara Fletcher, David Arquette (voice of Buddy). Everyone in Tommy’s life — his sister, his dad, his neighbor, even his dog — is an awesome skateboarder. Everyone except Tommy himself! Sick of getting teased for being a klutz, Tommy accepts a skate-off challenge from the local bully, Frankie. Can his friend Alice and his pooch, Buddy, teach Tommy to flip, ollie, grab, and slide in time for the big showdown? Recipient of the Dove Seal of Approval for all ages. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. Extras: “Sk8 Dawg: Ramping Up” featurette. (Lionsgate).

    Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (2018) Based on an incredible true story and featuring an all-star voice cast including Logan Lerman, Helena Bonham Carter and Gerard Depardieu, this computer-animated feature shares the unbreakable bond between a young soldier and a stray dog who, for his valorous feats in World War I, is still recognized today as the first dog promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army, the most decorated dog in American history and is widely considered the forerunner to the U.S. Army's working dog program. Returning home to a hero's welcome, Stubby and Conroy toured photo for Smallfootthe country leading victory parades and met three sitting U.S. presidents, among other honors. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Paramount).

    Smallfoot (2018) Voices of Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya, Common, LeBron James, Gina Rodriguez, Danny DeVito. A Yeti is convinced that the elusive creatures known as "humans" really do exist. An animated adventure for all ages. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, VOD, Digital. Extras: "Yeti Set Go! Sing-Along," "Super Soozie" mini movie, "Migo in The Secret of the Yeti Stones," "Yeti or Not, Here They Come! Imagining Smallfoot," three music videos: Nial Horran "Finally Free," Cyn "Moment of Truth" and "Wonderful Life" in 28 languages, sung around the world, five promotional featurettes. (Warner).

    photo for The Sound and the Fury The Sound and the Fury (2014) James Franco, Tim Blake Nelson, Scott Haze Scott Haze, Loretta Devine and Ahna O'Reilly. A look at the trials and tribulations, decline and fall, of the Comptons, a once proud, aristocratic family living in the deep south during the early part of the 20th century, revealing the secrets and betrayals that tarnished the family name and continues to haunt the Compton children. Based on the novel by Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner -- considered among the 20th century's greatest works -- "The Sound and the Fury" encapsulates the universal themes of social injustice, forbidden love and the death of honor. Formats: DVD. (Monarch Home Entertainment).

    Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation BLU-RAY DEBUT (1994) Renée Zellweger, Matthew McConaughey, Robert Jacks. Collector’s edition featuring both the theatrical and director’s cuts of the fourth installment of the terrifying franchise. When a helpful family invites two lost couples in for a good ol' down-home massacre, the prom night teens find themselves all dressed up ... photo for Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation BLU-RAY DEBUTwith no place to escape. To their dismay, the old farmhouse is home to Leatherface and his insane family of cannibalistic psychopaths. Extras: New audio commentary with writer-director Kim Henkel (on Director’s Cut); new "The Buzz is Back" interview with director of photography Levie Isaacks; new "Marked for Death" interview with actor Tyler Shea Cone; new "If Looks Could Kill: The Return of a “Chainsaw Massacre” interview with special makeup effects artist J.M. Logan and production designer Deborah Pastor; still gallery; theatrical trailer. (Scream Factory).

    Un Traductor (2018 -- Cuba) Dir.: Brothers Rodrigo and Sebastián Barriuso; Rodrigo Santoro, Maricel Álvarez, Milda Gecaite. In the wake of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Malin (Santoro), a Russian literature professor at the University of Havana, is sent to translate for the Soviet children who have been brought to Cuba for medical treatment. While adapting to this emotionally demanding job, the Berlin Wall falls and a deep economic crisis hits the island. But Malin is so entrenched in the lives of the Chernobyl Children that he fails to notice his own family photo for Un Traductor suffering. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. Extras: Bonus short film: "For Dorian" (Written and directed by Rodrigo Barriuso. A father fears the sexual awakening of his son, a teenager living with Down syndrome, and struggles with the notion of letting him grow up. (Film Movement).


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