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.

13 aka 13 Tzameti Remake, Russian Roulette, Blu-ray/DVD (Anchor Bay)

RELEASE DATE: November 8, 2011 13 is a remake of the 2005 French film 13 Tzameti. It’s directed and written by Géla Babluani, who directed and wrote the original film. A naive young man assumes a dead man’s identity and finds himself embroiled in an underground world of power, violence, and chance where men gamble behind closed doors on the lives of other men. Starring Jason Statham (“Blitz“), Alexander Skarsgard … Continue reading

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The Six Million Dollar Man 6-DVD Set: Season 1 (Universal)

RELEASE DATE: November 29, 2011 After an astronaut is practically left in pieces when his aircraft crashes, a secret organization rebuilds him and now he’s a bionic badass with unbelievable powers! This classic TV series has one of the coolest credit/pre-credit sequences ever. It also has a cool character with a cool name (Steve Austin), played by a cool actor with an even cooler name (Lee Majors). Formerly only available … Continue reading

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Boy Wonder DVD (Inception Media)

RELEASE DATE: November 8, 2011 “Robin Begins”? Not quite. But definitely a revenge/vigilante film. I’ve been reading many positive reviews about this indie festival favorite. It seems to be more like a drama than an action flick, but people seem to be talking about how realistic and brutal the fight scenes are. Boy Wonder is Michael Morrissey’s directorial debut. Check out the trailer.

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Needle DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: November 29, 2011 Directed by John V. Soto, this refreshing horror film from Australia is getting some positive buzz! A college student inherits an 18th century machine with deadly supernatural powers. When the machine suddenly disappears and his friends start dying horrific deaths, the student must team up with his estranged brother to find the thief and stop the killings before he becomes the next victim. Check out … Continue reading

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Phase 7 aka Fase 7 DVD (Salient)

RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 There’s some buzz about this new thriller from Argentina! (read cityonfire.com’s review) Coco just moved to his new apartment with his 7-months-pregnant wife Pipi, when their building is quarantined due to the outbreak of a deadly flu. Meanwhile, outside the quarantined building, the world as they know it is disappearing. No wonder no one came when they dialed 911. Check out the trailer here.

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The Fernando Di Leo Crime Collection Blu-ray (Raro Video USA)

RELEASE DATE: December 6, 2011 First time on Blu-ray! Raro Video presents The Fernando Di Leo Crime Collection, which includes films: Caliber 9 (1972), The Italian Connection (1972), The Boss a.k.a Wipeout (1973), and Rulers of the City a.k.a Mr. Scarface (1976). Currently available on DVD! Trailers/Clips: (Warning: May contain spoilers) Caliber 9 | The Italian Connection | The Boss a.k.a Wipeout | Rulers of the City a.k.a Mr. Scarface

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The Teacher DVD (Cheezy)

RELEASE DATE: October 25, 2011 Cameron Diaz, move over! In this 1974 flick, a beautiful and seductive small-town high school teacher (Angel Tompkins) seduces her star pupil (Jay North). Deranged desire leads to murder and mayhem when their careless, uncontrolled passion provokes the raging jealousy of a town misfit who has just been released from the mental hospital. Check out the trailer here.

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Bellflower Blu-ray & DVD (Oscilloscope Laboratories)

RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 Best friends Woodrow and Aiden spend all of their free time building MAD MAX-inspired flamethrowers and muscle cars in preparation for a global apocalypse. But when Woodrow meets a charismatic young woman named Milly and falls hard in love, he and Aiden quickly join a new group of friends, setting off on a journey of love and hate, betrayal, infidelity, and extreme violence more devastating … Continue reading

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Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray (Fox)

RELEASE DATE: September 16, 2011 First time on Blu-ray with three different sets to choose from: Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI), Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy (Episodes I – III) and Star Wars: The Original Trilogy (Episodes IV – VI). Update: A Comic-Con teaser with deleted scenes can be seen here. Update 2: The latest trailer for the set can be seen here. Update 3: A clip of … Continue reading

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Leiji Matsumoto and Daft Punk: Interstella 5555 Blu-ray (Virgin)

RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 First time on Blu-ray! This Japanese animated musical film was produced by Daft Punk (features all their music from their album “Discovery”) along with Toei Animation, under the supervision of Leiji Matsumoto (Captain Harlock, Space Battleship Yamato). The film has no dialogue and minimal sound effects and features 1970s/1980s-style anime. Check out the trailer here.

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Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis: Special Edition Blu-ray & DVD (Kino)

RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 In 1984, Giorgio Moroder, a music producer who specialized in soundtracks for motion pictures (Scarface, Midnight Express), made his own edit of Fritz Lang’s 1926 film (he included scenes which were deleted from the original release). The features songs performed by Pat Benatar, Billy Squier, Jon Anderson, Adam Ant, Bonnie Tyler, Freddie Mercury and Loverboy. Check out the trailer here. Special Features: ”The Fading Image” … Continue reading

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Friday the 13th: The Ultimate Collection 8-Disc Limited Edition DVD Set (Paramount)

RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 I say this boxed set is worth it for Friday the 13th Part 6 alone! The best of the series no doubt! Even the trailer is a masterpiece. This Limited Edition set (50,000 numbered copies) will contain the Deluxe Editions of FRIDAY THE 13TH (Uncut) through FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN. Each movie will be packed with new extra features (including two … Continue reading

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Evil Dead 2: 25th Anniversary Editon Blu-ray/DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 Sam Raimi’s cult horror-comedy classic is now available on Bluray from Lionsgate with new special features! Ash (Bruce Campbell), the sole survivor of THE EVIL DEAD, returns to the same cabin in the woods and again unleashes the forces of the dead. With his girlfriend possessed by the demons and his body parts running amok, Ash is forced to single- handedly battle the legions of … Continue reading

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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three aka Pelham 1-2-3 Blu-ray (MGM)

RELEASE DATE: November 1, 2011 Don’t let Tony Scott’s glossy remake scare you away from the gritty 1974 original. The plot is about a group of armed men who highjack a New York City subway train and hold it and its passengers for ransom. It’s up there with some of the best 1970’s crime movies ever made. Directed by Joseph Sargent and starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw and Hector Elizondo. … Continue reading

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Zombie aka Zombie Flesh Eaters 2-Disc Ultimate Edition Blu-ray/DVD (Blue Underground)

RELEASE DATE: October 25, 2011 In Italy, it was considered the ‘unofficial sequel’ to DAWN OF THE DEAD. In England, it was known as ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS and banned as obscene. In America, it was called ZOMBIE. Blue Underground is proud to present ZOMBIE in a new 2K High Definition transfer from the original uncut and uncensored camera negative. Now fully-loaded with hours of brand new Extras, this is the … Continue reading

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