Category Archives: Other Notable Titles

New & upcoming Blu-ray/DVD releases of films you don’t want to miss! Cult favorites, Hollywood classics and other edgy films. We’re always updating this list, so come back every chance you get. Please click on the Amazon.com affiliate links to support this site.

A Boy and His Dog | aka Apocalypse 2024 | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1975’s A Boy and His Dog (aka Apocalypse 2024). THe movie is the story of a boy and his uniquely telepathic dog, who work together as a team in the post-apocalyptic world. Written and Directed by L.Q. Jones and starring Don Johnson, Susanne Benton and Jason Robards. Watch the trailer.

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All Night Horror Marathon | DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 20, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for the All Night Horror Marathon 2-disc DVD set, which includes 1980’s Schizoid (trailer), 1992’s The Vagrant (trailer), 1980’s The Godsend (clip) and 1987’s The Outing aka The Lamp (trailer). It’s like going back in time, and walking into the ‘horror section’ of your favorite video rental store!

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X-Ray & Schizoid Double Feature | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for X-Ray (aka Hospital Massacre) & Schizoid (aka Murder by Mail). 1982’s X-Ray is about a beautiful woman who is stalked by a maniac out to avenge a childhood Valentine’s Day humiliation. 1980’s Schizoid is a cult-slasher that stars Klaus Kinski (The Great Silence), Donna Wilkes (Jaws 2) and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future).

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The Long Hair of Death | Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)

RELEASE DATE: Fall 2013 Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1964’s The Long Hair of Death (aka I lunghi capelli della morte), directed by Antonio Margheriti (Cannibal Apocalypse). The film follows a wrongfully executed witch who returns from the dead to get bloody revenge on the ones responsible for condemning  her. Starring Barbara Steele, George Ardisson and Halina Zalewska. Stay tuned for pre-order information.

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Robotech: Beyond the New Generation | DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: July 23, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Robotech: Beyond the New Generation. This 2-disc set includes two feature-length movies: Shadow Chronicles and the brand new, never-before-seen Love Live Alive, which takes place shortly after the events of Robotech: The New Generation. In addition, you get a great collection of extra features. Click here for details.

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Q: The Winged Serpent | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1982’s Q: The Winged Serpent, directed by Larry Cohen (The Stuff). The film follows a winged Aztec serpent that escapes from its Manhattan skyscraper lair and perpetrates a series of bizarre slayings. Q: The Winged Serpent stars Michael Moriarty, David Carradine, Candy Clark, Richard Roundtree, Mary Louise Weller and Malachy McCourt. Watch the trailer.

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Die Hard Legacy Collection | Blu-ray (Fox)

RELEASE DATE: June 4, 2013 Fox presents the Die Hard Legacy Collection on Blu-ray. Not to be confused with the Die Hard 25th Anniversary Collection (click here), this new set has all the five of the Die Hard films: Die Hard, Die Hard 2, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Live Free or Die Hard and A Good Day to Die Hard. If you recently bought this, don’t feel too bad. … Continue reading

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Assault on Wall Street | Blu-ray & DVD (Phase 4 Films)

RELEASE DATE: July 30, 2013 Phase 4 Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Assault on Wall Street (aka Bailout: The Age of Greed). I’ve seen Rampage, which proves that Uwe Boll is not only gutsy, but he also has some talent in the action department. In Assault on Wall Street, a man (Dominic Purcell) who has financially lost everything finds justice in violence. Also starring Erin Karpluk, Edward Furlong, Keith David, Michael Paré … Continue reading

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Action Jackson | Blu-ray (Warner)

RELEASE DATE: August 6, 2013 Warner presents the Blu-ray for 1988’s Action Jackson, directed by Craig R. Baxley (Dark Angel). This movie is further proof that Carl Weathers needs to be in The Expendables  3. Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop (Carl Weathers) to stay on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who’s systematically eliminating his competition. Also starring Craig T. Nelson, Vanity and Sharon Stone. Watch the trailer.

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Passenger 57 | Blu-ray (Warner)

RELEASE DATE: August 6, 2013 Warner presents the Blu-ray for 1992’s Passenger 57. An airline security expert (Wesley Snipes) must take action when he finds himself trapped on a passenger jet when terrorists seize control of it. Also starring Bruce Payne (Dungeons & Dragons), Tom Sizemore (Natural Born Killers) and Elizabeth Hurley (Austin Powers). Passenger 57 is essentially “Die Hard” on a plane. Watch the trailer.

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Lord of the Flies | Blu-ray & DVD (Criterion Collection)

RELEASE DATE: July 16, 2013 Criterion Collection presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1963’s Lord of the Flies, directed by Peter Brook (King Lear). Before Battle Royale and The Hunger Games… shipwrecked on an island, the castaway boys eventually revert to savagery despite the few rational kids’ attempts to prevent that. Featuring a newly restored 4K digital film transfer and endless extra features.

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Dark Angel | aka I Come in Peace | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1990’s Dark Angel (aka I Come in Peace). A rule-breaking vice cop (Dolph Lundgren) becomes involved in the investigation of mysterious drug-related murders on the streets of Houston, Texas. Turns out, the problem is literally out of this world. Also stars Matthias Hues, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley and David Ackroyd. Watch the trailer.

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Hallucination Strip | Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)

RELEASE DATE: Winter 2013 Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1975’s Hallucination Strip (aka Roma drogata: la polizia non può intervenire), directed by Lucio Marcaccini and starring Bud Cort, Marcel Bozzuffi and Guido Alberti. The story is about a boy named Massimo Monaldi, a part-time college student who is also involved with dealing drugs. He gets caught up into deep sh*t after police and the mob get into the picture. Stay tuned … Continue reading

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The Fog: Collector’s Edition | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: July 23, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1980’s The Fog: Collector’s Edition, directed by John Carpenter (The Thing). A Northern California fishing town is the target for revenge by a killer fog containing zombie-like ghosts seeking revenge for their deaths. Starring Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis and Janet Leigh. Watch the trailer.

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Gang War in Milan | Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)

RELEASE DATE: Summer 2013 Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1973’s Gang War in Milan (aka Milano Rovente), directed by Umberto Lenzi (Nightmare City). The film is about a Milan produce vendor, whom moonlights as a pimp, faces off against a ruthless and greedy French gangster whom wants to unite the organized crime ring of Italy. Starring Antonio Sabato, Philippe Leroy and Antonio Casagrande. Watch the trailer. … Continue reading

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