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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for September 30, 2022

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Welcome to another look at the latest Blu-rays and DVDs arriving on store shelves. There is plenty to choose from in this edition, including a major release featuring a popular Marvel superhero. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

 

BIG NEW RELEASES!

BULLET PROOF: This crime thriller follows a thief who decides to steal millions in cash from the hideout of a violent and cruel mob boss. He also decides to steal a car on his way out. After hurrying away, the figure discovers that the pregnant wife of the hood is hiding in the vehicle (and presumably hoping to escape from her spouse). The duo team up and try to evade hit men and mobsters who are hot on their tail. It stars Vinnie Jones, Lina Lecompte, James Clayton and Janvier Katabarwa.

A FLASH OF BEAUTY: BIGFOOT REVEALED: Monster fans and cryptozoologists are the target demographic for this low-budget documentary focusing on the history of the Bigfoot legend. It covers famous accounts of the hairy beast and the creature’s importance among indigenous cultures. Naturally, the movie also includes interviews with real people who believe they have sighted this strange figure. There aren’t any critical reviews for the movie, only a few from online outlets. Naturally, those have been positive, stating that beyond some issues with the finale, it’s an entertaining and informative look at the history of Bigfoot.

THE MUNSTERS: For those unfamiliar with the property, “The Munsters” was a cult TV-series that ran from 1964 until 1966 on CBS and competed with “The Addams Family” (which aired during the same period on ABC). This feature reboot was made for the direct-to-disc market and retells the tale of a friendly family of monsters in California. Specifically, it tells the origin story of Herman and Lily Munster in Transylvania and how they end up moving to the US. Lucky for them, when they arrive in America with their family on Halloween, the residents believe these new arrivals are merely in costume for the holiday. If you’d like to check the movie out before buying, it will also be streaming on Netflix. It was directed by Rob Zombie (better known for his R-rated horror titles like “House of 1000 Corpses,” “The Devil’s Rejects,” “The Lords of Salem”). Richard Brake, Sheri Moon Zombie, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Daniel Roebuck and Jorge Garcia headline the film.

SATOR: A struggling family living in a secluded forest struggle to make sense of a horrific and unexpected death. Driven to find answers, one of them investigates and discovers that a sinister presence is living among them. Even worse, it has been influencing their behavior over several years. The protagonist must convince his family of the nasty entity and band them together to square off against it. Critics were generally impressed by this chiller. It features Michael Daniel, Rachel Johnson and Aurora Love.

SOUND OF METAL: This drama came out at theaters in 2019 through Amazon Studios and has remained exclusively on the Amazon Prime streaming service since that time. It is now finally debuting on Blu-ray. The story involves a drummer on tour with his girlfriend who begins experiencing severe hearing problems. Soon after, he learns that the condition is permanent. The film was a critical hit and was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It ultimately won prizes for editing and sound. It stars Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff and Matthew Amalric.

THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER: The latest from Marvel Studios is the fourth title in the “Thor series. After a menacing and powerful figure named Gor the God Butcher appears and vows to wipe out all gods (including the title character), the protagonist must team up with other heroic crusaders and stop the villain before he wipes them all out. Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Taika Waititi (who also directed the movie) and Russell Crowe headline the picture.

 

BLASTS FROM THE PAST!

It’s a busy week for new Blu-rays of older features, so let’s get right to it!

Distributor Kino have plenty of great selections as well. When it was first released, the Bruce Willis comedy “Hudson Hawk” (1991) was a critical and box-office bomb. But over the years, opinions on it have softened and the movie has developed a cult following. This is especially true of people who appreciate the movie’s unique sense of humor, poking fun at big action blockbusters (this reviewer would agree with them). It co-stars Danny Aiello, Andie MacDowell, James Coburn, Richard E. Grant, Sandra Bernhard and David Caruso. This Special Edition Blu-ray contains the film, a commentary from director Michael Lehmann (“Heathers,” “The Truth About Cats & Dogs”), plus more surprises.

Paramount is making the effective comedy “Mean Girls” (2004) available on Blu-ray in special “Steelbook” packaging.

And the latest in the Paramount Presents line is a classic science-fiction 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray double feature set containing “The War of the Worlds” (1953) and “When Worlds Collide” (1951).

Sony is also on the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray set bandwagon this week with all of the following titles receiving impressive new transfers. They have the fantastic science-fiction drama “Gattaca” (1997) in Steelbook packaging. You can also pick up a 25th anniversary of the teen horror flick, “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (1997), as well as “Jumanji: The Next Level” (2019) and the Arnold Schwarzenegger flick “Last Action Hero” (1993).

 

YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS!

“Krypto the Superdog” The Complete Series (Warner Bros.) DVD

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By Glenn Kay
For the Sun