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Love and Bullets & Russian Roulette Double Feature | DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: October 22, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD Double Feature for Love and Bullets & Russian Roulette. In 1979’s Love and Bullets, Charles Bronson (Death Wish) takes on the mob in a story that’s similar to Jackie Chan’s Police Story. In 1975’s Russian Roulette, George Segal (The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre) is in the center of a KGB assassination plot.

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Cold War | DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: October 1, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Lok Man Leung and Sunny Luk’s Cold War. The police department has long been untouchable until tonight when hijackers kidnap 5 highly trained officers. Cryptic messages from the hijackers expose a mole within the task force. Cold War stars Aaron Kwok, Grace Huang, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Charlie Yeung, Andy On, Terence Yin, Andy Lau, Byron Mann and Aarif Lee. … Continue reading

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Action Packed Movie Marathon Vol. 2 | DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: November 12, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for the Action Packed Movie Marathon Vol. 2, which includes 1974’s Bamboo Gods & Iron Men (clip), 1988’s Bulletproof, 1976’s Trackdown (clip) & 1976’s Scorchy (trailer). Let’s see… Gary Busey, Filipino exploitation, cowboy vengeance and a sexy undercover bombshell. What’s not to love? Of course, don’t forget about Vol. 1!

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Oldboy: 10th Anniversary | Blu-ray (Palisades Tartan)

RELEASE DATE: October 8, 2013 Palisades Tartan presents the Blu-ray for Park Chan-wook ‘s Old Boy: 10th Anniversary edition. After being kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years, Oh Dae-Su (Choi Min-Sik) is released, only to find that he must find his captor in 5 days. Just in time for the release of Spike Lee’s remake, this new edition of the 2003 original film comes with a mess of supplemental features.

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Assault on Precinct 13: Collector’s Edition | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: November 29, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for Assault on Precinct 13: Collector’s Edition, directed by John Carpenter (The Thing). The lone inhabitants of an abandoned police station are under attack by the overwhelming numbers of a seemingly unstoppable street gang. Starring Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston and Laurie Zimmer. Expect the usual bundle of Shout! Factory’s extras and supplemental features. Watch the trailer.

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Night of the Comet | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: November 5, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1984’s Night of the Cometm directed by Thom E. Eberhardt (The Night Before). A comet wipes out most of life on Earth, leaving two Valley Girls to fight the evil types who survive. Starring Robert Beltran, Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney. Watch the trailer.

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Predator 3D | Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD (Fox)

RELEASE DATE: 2013 Fox presents the Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD for Predator 3D, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. A team of commandos, on a mission in a Central American jungle, find themselves hunted by an extra-terrestrial warrior. This limited-edition gift set, which includes an exclusive keepsake sculpture with removable mask, celebrates the arrival of John McTiernan’s Predator on Blu-ray 3D™ — plus the 2D Blu-ray™ and DVD versions of the movie, along with … Continue reading

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Serpico | Blu-ray (Warner)

RELEASE DATE: December 3, 2013 Warner Bros. presents the Blu-ray for 1973’s Serpico, directed by Sidney Lumet (Dog Day Afternoon) and starring Al Pacino. Officer Frank Serpico (Pacino) refuses to take bribes like his fellow officers. He then becomes determined to expose the corruption within his department. Serpico’s information triggers an independent investigation by the Knapp Commission, but also make him a marked man.

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Snuff: Special Edition | Blu-ray & DVD (Blue Underground)

RELEASE DATE: October 22, 2013 Blue Underground presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1976’s  Snuff (aka The Slaughter or American Cannibale). This movie sat on the shelf for five years until producer Allan Shackleton devised a controversial new ending and released it as Snuff. Freshly transferred in high definition from one of the only remaining prints, now the fascinating true story behind this infamous piece of trash cinema can finally … Continue reading

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Death Hunt | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 27, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1981’s Death Hunt (aka Arctic Rampage), directed by James Bond veteran Peter R. Hunt (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service). Based on the trailer, Death Hunt has shades of First Blood and an all star “action” cast that pre-dates The Expendables. The film stars Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin, Andrew Stevens and Carl Weathers. Watch the trailer.

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Flashdrive | DVD (Shami Media)

RELEASE DATE: August 20, 2013 Shami Media presents the DVD for Flashdrive. A Self Defense Instructor (Franklin Correa) seeks revenge for the murder of his girlfriend, who a news reporter; he finds out one of the stories she worked on before, which was considered a Urban Legend, was actually real. Now, he will uncover the truth and take down the ones responsible for her murder at any cost. Watch the trailer.

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World War Z: Unrated | Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD (Paramount)

RELEASE DATE: September 17, 2013 Paramount presents the Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD for World War Z, directed by Marc Forster (Quantum of Solace). A former UN investigator (Brad Pitt) is thrust into the middle of trying to stop what could be the end of the world. Worldwide destruction sends him around the globe seeking clues about what they are fighting and what it will take to defeat it, as he … Continue reading

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Sanguivorous | DVD (Tidepoint Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2013 Tidepoint Pictures presents the DVD for Naoki Yoshimoto’s Sanguivorous (aka Kyuketsu). In Sanguivorous, a young woman suffering from mysterious physical ailments is horrified to discover that she’s descended from generations of vampires. When with her boyfriend, she struggles to control her peculiar appetite. Starring Masaya Adachi, Ayumi Kakizawa and Ko Murobushi. Watch the trailer.

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Shout at the Devil | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: September 24, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1976’s Shout at the Devil, directed by Peter R. Hunt (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service). During World War One an English poacher, an American adventurer and the latter’s attractive young daughter, set out to destroy a German battle-cruiser which is awaiting repairs in an inlet just off Zanzibar. This rare gem stars Lee Marvin, Roger Moore and Barbara Parkins. Watch the … Continue reading

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Only God Forgives | Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)

RELEASE DATE: October 22, 2013 Anchor Bay presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Only God Forgives, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive). Julian (Ryan Gosling), a drug-smuggler thriving in Bangkok’s criminal underworld, sees his life get even more complicated when his mother (Kristin Scott Thomas) compels him to kill whoever is responsible for his brother’s death. Also starring Vithaya Pansringarm and Yayaying Rhatha Phongam. Watch the trailer.

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