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Andromeda Strain (Special Edition) 06/19 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: June 4, 2019
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Before he created Westworld and Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton first blurred the line between science fiction and science fact with his breakout success The Andromeda Strain. Two years after the novel’s publication, Robert Wise (The Haunting) directed the film adaptation, a nail-biting blend of clinically-realised docudrama and astonishing sci-fi visuals that ushered in a new subgenre: the “killer virus” biological thriller. A government satellite crashes outside a small town in New Mexico – and within minutes, every inhabitant of the town is dead, except for a crying baby and an elderly derelict. The satellite and the two survivors are sent to Wildfire, a top-secret underground laboratory equipped with a nuclear self-destruct mechanism to prevent the spread of infection in case of an outbreak. Realizing that the satellite brought back a lethal organism from another world, a team of government scientists race against the clock to understand the extraterrestrial virus – codenamed “Andromeda” – before it can wipe out all life on the planet. Aided by innovative visual effects by Douglas Trumbull (2001: A Space Odyssey, Silent Running) and an unforgettable avant-garde electronic music score by Gil Melle (The Sentinel), Wise’s suspense classic still haunts to this day, and is presented here in a stunning, exclusive new restoration from the original negative. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS New restoration by Arrow Films from a 4K scan of the original camera negative High Definition (1080p) Blu-Ray presentation Original uncompressed mono audio, newly remastered for this release Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary by critic Bryan Reesman A New Strain of Science Fiction, a newly-filmed appreciation by critic Kim Newman The Andromeda Strain: Making The Film, an archive featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring interviews with director Robert Wise and screenwriter Nelson Gidding A Portrait of Michael Crichton, an archive featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring an interview with author Michael Crichton Cinescript Gallery, highlights from the annotated and illustrated shooting script by Nelson Gidding Theatrical trailer, TV spots and radio spots Image gallery BD-ROM: PDF of the 192-page “cinescript” with diagrams and production designs Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Corey Brickley FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Peter Tonguette and archive publicity materials

Andromeda Strain 11/14 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: July 14, 2015
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Directed with clinical precision by Academy Award® winner Robert Wise, The Andromeda Strain is a compelling account of the earth's first biological crisis. After an errant satellite crashes to earth near a remote New Mexico village, the recovery team discovers that everyone in the town are victims of a horrible death, with the mysterious exception of an infant and an old homeless man. The survivors are brought to a state-of-the-art underground laboratory, where the puzzled scientists race against time to determine the nature of the deadly alien virus before it wreaks worldwide havoc. A trailblazer in the areas of special effects and inventive sets, The Andromeda Strain is based on Michael Crichton's best-selling novel that created national paranoia for its topical relevance to the first moon landing and is perhaps the most chillingly realistic science fiction thriller ever made. Bonus Content: The Andromeda Strain: Making the Film A Portrait of Michael Crichton Theatrical Trailer

Andromeda Strain 4K UHD 04/25 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: May 13, 2025
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A government satellite crashes outside a small town and within minutes, every inhabitant is dead, except for a crying baby and an elderly derelict. Before he created Westworld and Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton first blurred the line between science fiction and science fact with his breakout success The Andromeda Strain. Two years after the novel's publication, Robert Wise (The Haunting) directed the film adaptation, a nail-biting blend of clinically-realised docudrama and astonishing sci-fi visuals that ushered in a new subgenre: the "killer virus" biological thriller. A government satellite crashes outside a small town in New Mexico - and within minutes, every inhabitant of the town is dead, except for a crying baby and an elderly derelict. The satellite and the two survivors are sent to Wildfire, a top-secret underground laboratory equipped with a nuclear self-destruct mechanism to prevent the spread of infection in case of an outbreak. Realizing that the satellite brought back a lethal organism from another world, a team of government scientists race against the clock to understand the extraterrestrial virus - codenamed "Andromeda" - before it can wipe out all life on the planet. Aided by innovative visual effects by Douglas Trumbull (2001: A Space Odyssey, Silent Running) and an unforgettable avant-garde electronic music score by Gil Melle (The Sentinel), Wise's suspense classic still haunts to this day, and is presented here in a stunning, exclusive new restoration from the original negative. Bonus Materials 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Original lossless mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary by critic Bryan Reesman A New Strain of Science Fiction, an appreciation by critic Kim Newman The Andromeda Strain: Making the Film, an archive featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring interviews with director Robert Wise and screenwriter Nelson Gidding A Portrait of Michael Crichton, an archival featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring an interview with author Michael Crichton Cinescript Gallery, highlights from the annotated and illustrated shooting script by Nelson Gidding Theatrical trailer, TV spots and radio spots Image gallery Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing by Peter Tonguette and select archive material Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Corey Brickley Cast & Crew Actors: Arthur Hill David Wayne James Olsen Kate Reid Paula Kelly George Mitchell Ramon Bieri Kermit Murdock Richard O'Brien Peter Hobbs Eric Christmas Mark Jenkins Peter Helm Joe Di Reda Carl Reindel Ken Swofford Frances Reid Richard Bull Director: Robert Wise Producer: Michael Crichton Producers: Michael Crichton

Andromeda Strain US 02/15 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: July 14, 2015
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Directed with clinical precision by Academy Award® winner Robert Wise, The Andromeda Strain is a compelling account of the earth's first biological crisis. After an errant satellite crashes to earth near a remote New Mexico village, the recovery team discovers that everyone in the town are victims of a horrible death, with the mysterious exception of an infant and an old homeless man. The survivors are brought to a state-of-the-art underground laboratory, where the puzzled scientists race against time to determine the nature of the deadly alien virus before it wreaks worldwide havoc. A trailblazer in the areas of special effects and inventive sets, The Andromeda Strain is based on Michael Crichton's best-selling novel that created national paranoia for its topical relevance to the first moon landing and is perhaps the most chillingly realistic science fiction thriller ever made. Bonus Content: The Andromeda Strain: Making the Film A Portrait of Michael Crichton Theatrical Trailer

Audrey Rose 02/16 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: November 8, 2022
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Master filmmaker Robert Wise began his career with horror classics The Curse of the Cat People and The Body Snatcher for producer Val Lewton. His career would go on to include westerns, thrillers, science fiction and musicals, earning him two Academy Awards for Best Director. In 1963 he returned to his Lewtonian roots with the classic ghost story The Haunting; in 1977 he returned once more with the supernatural thriller Audrey Rose. All Bill and Jane Templeton wish for is a quiet, peaceful life with their 11-year-old daughter Ivy. But their dreams turn to nightmares as Ivy is besieged first by terrifying ‘memories’ of events that never occurred... and then by a mysterious stranger who stalks her every move, and claims that Ivy was in fact his daughter in another life. Released in the wake of The Exorcist and The Omen, Audrey Rose is an intelligent, heartfelt drama that approaches its subject with an open mind and seriousness of intent that caught many off guard but typifies Wise’s previous genre forays. Sensitively played by a sterling cast at the top of their game, this underseen gem deserves a place on the shelf of any fan of classic horror. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 2K restoration by Arrow Films from a new 4K scan of the original 35mm camera negative High Definition (1080p) Blu-Ray presentation Original lossless mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary by film critic Jon Towlson Faith and Fraud, a brand new interview with magician Adam Cardone about reincarnation and belief in Audrey Rose Then and Now, a brand new featurette looking at the New York locations used in the film I’ve Been Here Before, archive visual essay by Lee Gambin looking at reincarnation in cinema Investigator: The Paranormal World of Frank De Felitta, an archive interview with the author and scriptwriter of Audrey Rose The Role of a Mother, an archive Interview with Marsha Mason Hypnotist: Inside the score for Audrey Rose, an archive interview with film music historian Daniel Schweiger Theatrical trailer Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Christopher Shy

Batman: The Killing Joke 4K UHD Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: September 11, 2018
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Batman: The Killing Joke (4K UHD/Blu-ray/Digital)

Beauty and the Beast 25th Anniversary Edition 09/16 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: September 20, 2016
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Be our guest at the enchanted 25th Anniversary celebration of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, universally acclaimed as one of Disney's finest animated features and now honored in the Walt Disney Signature Collection. Join brave, independent Belle on the adventure of a lifetime as she sets out to rescue her father and finds herself in the enchanted castle of a mysterious beast. Enjoy this timeless tale overflowing with unforgettable characters and Academy Award(R)-winning music (Best Song, Best Score, 1991)!|It took more than 600 animators, artists, and technicians three and a half years to complete the project.|BEAUTY is the first animated Disney feature scripted by a woman, Linda Woolverton.|The film marked the first time each animator was credited on screen specifically for the character he or she brought to life.|Disney's animation department won a Scientific and Technical Academy Award for the design and development of the Computer Animated Production System used to make the film.|The style of illustration was inspired by French painters Fragonard and Boucher.

Beauty and the Beast 3D Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: November 10, 2014
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Experience the timeless Disney classic Beauty and the Beast on Blu-ray, the beloved animated masterpiece that captured the hearts of audiences around the world. Featuring unforgettable characters, breathtaking animation, and award-winning music, this magical tale remains one of Disney’s most celebrated films. Follow Belle, a bright and independent young woman, as she discovers the enchanted castle of a mysterious Beast cursed to live in isolation. As friendship grows into love, Belle learns to look beyond appearances and uncover the kindness hidden within the Beast’s heart. Filled with memorable songs like “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast,” stunning animation, and heartwarming storytelling, this Blu-ray edition brings the magic to life with enhanced high-definition picture and immersive sound. Key Features: Classic Disney animated masterpiece on Blu-ray Features unforgettable music, characters, and magical storytelling Enhanced high-definition visuals and immersive audio Perfect for Disney fans, families, and Blu-ray collectors

Blood on the Moon 05/20 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: April 28, 2020
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Robert Mitchum and Barbara Bel Geddes star in this taut Western thriller about a gunslinging drifter who realizes he's been hired to be a villain. Out on the Texas frontier, Jim Garry (Mitchum) rides into town, quickly getting caught in a simmering confrontation between homesteaders and cattle ranchers. After accepting employment from an old mercenary friend, Tate Riling (Robert Preston), Garry comes to realize that Riling has been manipulating the tensions between rancher John Lufton (Tom Tully) and the local settlers in a bid to swindle the Luftons out of their livestock. Garry becomes torn between his conscience and his greed until he finds himself falling for John Lufton's daughter, the formidable Amy (Bel Geddes). Soon, the two old friends will face off in a bloody showdown from which only one will leave alive. Based on the novel Gunman's Chance by Luke Short.

Body Snatcher 1945 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: March 26, 2019
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A literary classic becomes a horror classic at the hands of masters Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and Val Lewton! Screen icon Boris Karloff plays the title role in the Val Lewton adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's The Body Snatcher, directed with subtle calculation by versatile Robert Wise (West Side Story, The Sound of Music). A doctor (Henry Daniell, The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake) needs cadavers for medical studies and Karloff is willing to provide them …one way or another. The film also features a wonderful supporting performance by fellow horror icon Bela Lugosi. Bonus Content: 4K Scan of the Original Camera Negative You'll Never Get Rid of Me: Resurrecting the Body Snatcher Audio Commentary with Director Robert Wise and Writer/Film Historian Steve Haberman Documentary – Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy Still Galleries – Posters, Lobby Cards, Movie Stills

Central Park Five Blu-ray (Rental)
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This documentary revisits the wrongful convictions of five Black and Latino teenagers in the notorious Central Park jogger case.

Challenge the Devil/ Relics from the Crypt 12/21 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: June 22, 2021
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Product Description 8 BLU-RAY COLLECTION FEATURING 5 CLASSIC EUROPEAN FILMS, A TV ANTHOLOGY, DISC OF RARE INTERVIEWS + BOOK & SOUNDTRACK CD He remains one of the most beloved horror/fantasy icons in US/UK pop culture history, but Christopher Lee delivered several of the most compelling, acclaimed and bizarre performances of his entire career in 1960s Europe. THE EUROCRYPT OF CHRISTOPHER LEE brings together five of these Lee classics - the 1964 gothic shocker CRYPT OF THE VAMPIRE; the 1964 cult hit CASTLE OF THE LIVING DEAD co-starring an unknown Donald Sutherland; 1962's celebrated SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DEADLY NECKLACE; 1967's lurid favorite THE TORTURE CHAMBER OF DR. SADISM and the rarely-seen 1963 oddity CHALLENGE THE DEVIL - with the 24 surviving episodes of the 1971 Film Polski anthology series THEATRE MACABRE hosted by Lee, all remastered from original negative materials with over 10 hours of trailers, rare promos, audio commentaries & vintage interviews, plus the CASTLE OF THE LIVING DEAD soundtrack and an all-new 88-page book by Lee biographer Jonathan Rigby. DISC 1: Audio Commentary with Mondo Digital's Nathaniel Thompson & Film Writer Troy Howarth; Audio Commentary with Film Writer Kat Ellinger; From The Castle To The Academy – Interview with Master Producer Paul Maslansky DISC 1 Continued: The Castle Of The Mystery Man – Roberto Curti, Author of 'Mavericks of Italian Cinema,' on Writer / Director Warren Kiefer + CD Soundtrack DISC 2: Dance With The Devil – Interview with Roberto Curti, Author of 'Mavericks of Italian Cinema'; The Importance Of Being Giorgio – Interview with Giorgio Ardisson Over Two Decades; Trailer DISC 3: Trailer DISC 4: Audio Commentary with Film Writers Kim Newman & Barry Forshaw DISC 5: Promo with Christopher Lee DISC 7: Audio Commentary by Mondo Digital's Nathaniel Thompson and Film Writer Troy Howarth; Audio Interview with Actress Karin Dor (German with English subs); Location Featurette; Theatrical Trailer (German); Teaser Trailer DISC 7 Continued: Die Schlangengrube - Die Burg des Grauens – German Super 8 Digest Short; Die Schlangengrube des Grafen Dracula – German Super 8 Digest Short; Poster Gallery; Behind the Scenes Still Gallery; Restoration Slideshow DISC 8: HORROR!!! 1964 Swiss Documentary Short by Pierre Koralnik Featuring Interviews; Behind The Mask – Christopher Lee Remembers Boris Karloff; Colin Grimshaw Interviews Christopher Lee in 1975 DISC 8 Continued: 1985 Audio Interview with Christopher Lee, Accompanied by stills from The Del Valle Archive & Video Introduction with David Del Valle; Monsters & Vampires – Interview with Pioneering Horror Movie Historian Alan Frank DISC 8 Continued: The Crypt Keepers – Making of CRYPT OF THE VAMPIRE with Screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi, Assistant Director Tonino Valerii and Film Historian Fabio Melelli; 'It's Now Or Never' & 'She'll Fall For Me' Christopher Lee & Gary Curtis DISC 8 Continued: Outtakes from TO THE DEVIL... A DAUGHTER / THEATRE OF DEATH 2001 DVD interview session covering the most frightening films ever, BLACK MASSES, POLICE ACADEMY 7 & More (15 mins) DISC 8 Continued: University College Dublin 2011 Q&A with Sir Christopher Lee This Box Set includes an all-new 88-page book by Lee biographer Jonathan Rigby. Each Blu-Ray disc is packaged separately along with a brand new book, all housed inside a sturdy chipboard splitcase box. DISC 9: Original Soundtrack CD The Castle of the Living Dead DISC 8 Continued: featuring interviews with Lee, Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, Roy Ashton, Roger Corman and behind-the-scenes footage of THE GORGON and MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH. DISC 1: The Castle of the Living Dead, Directors: Warren Kiefer, Luciano Ricci, Year: 1964, Runtime: 90 mins, Rating: 16+, Audio: English Mono, Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen, Country of Origin: Italy, France DISC 2: Challenge the Devil, Director: Vegezzi, Year: 1963, Runtime: 79 mins, Rating: 16+, Audio: Italian Mono/ English subtitles, Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen, Country of Origin: Italy DISC 3: Crypt of the Vampire, Director: Camillo Mastrocinque, Year: 1964, Runtime: 85 mins, Rating: 16+, Audio: English & Italian Mono, Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen, Country of Origin: Italy, Spain DISC 4: Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace, Director: Terence Fisher, Year: 1962, Runtime: 86 mins, Rating: 16+, Audio: English & German Mono, Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen, Country of Origin: West Germany, France, Italy DISC 5: Theatre Macabre, Directors: various, Year: 1971-1972, Runtime: 305 mins, Rating: 16+, Audio: English Mono, Aspect Ratio: 4x3, Country of Origin: Poland DISC 6: Theatre Macabre, Directors: various, Year: 1971-1972, Runtime: 305 mins, Rating: 16+, Audio: English Mono, Aspect Ratio: 4x3, Country of Origin: Poland DISC 7: The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism, Year: 1967, Runtime: 84 mins, Rating: 16+, Audio: English & German Mono, Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen, Country of Origin: West Germany DISC 8: Relics from the Crypt - a collection of interviews with Christopher Lee over the years and other related horror featurettes, including the first ever release of the recently unearthed 20 minute 1964 Swiss TV documentary 'HORROR!!!' Review From Dracula to Jedi master, Bond villain to a Metal god, Christopher Lee's 70-year career was rich, varied and often, pretty weird. --The Guardian

Crypt of the Vampire 12/21 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: June 22, 2021
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Product Description 8 BLU-RAY COLLECTION FEATURING 5 CLASSIC EUROPEAN FILMS, A TV ANTHOLOGY, DISC OF RARE INTERVIEWS + BOOK & SOUNDTRACK CD He remains one of the most beloved horror/fantasy icons in US/UK pop culture history, but Christopher Lee delivered several of the most compelling, acclaimed and bizarre performances of his entire career in 1960s Europe. THE EUROCRYPT OF CHRISTOPHER LEE brings together five of these Lee classics - the 1964 gothic shocker CRYPT OF THE VAMPIRE; the 1964 cult hit CASTLE OF THE LIVING DEAD co-starring an unknown Donald Sutherland; 1962's celebrated SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DEADLY NECKLACE; 1967's lurid favorite THE TORTURE CHAMBER OF DR. SADISM and the rarely-seen 1963 oddity CHALLENGE THE DEVIL - with the 24 surviving episodes of the 1971 Film Polski anthology series THEATRE MACABRE hosted by Lee, all remastered from original negative materials with o...

Curse Of The Cat People 04/18 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: June 26, 2018
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Filled with "wonderful atmosphere [and] fine, moody fantasy" (Leonard Maltin), this continuation of 1942's Cat People follows Oliver Reed (Kent Smith), now remarried, living in idyllic Tarrytown, New York, and the father of six-year-old Amy. When Amy becomes withdrawn and speaks of consorting with a new "friend," Oliver worries that she may be under the influence of the spirit of his first wife. Is it just Amy's imagination that has manifested the enigmatic Irena (Simone Simon), who long believed herself to be descended from a race of Cat People? Directors Gunther V. Fritsch and Robert Wise (making his directorial debut), co-helmed a gothic-laced mix of fantasy and fright so astute it was used in college psychology classes. And producer Val Lewton, given small budgets and lurid, pre-tested film titles by RKO, worked with rising filmmakers to emphasize the fear of the unseen, and turn meager resources into momentous works of psychological terror. Bonus Content: Audio Commentary with Author/Historian Steve Haberman Audio Commentary with Historian Greg Mank, with Audio Interview Excerpts with Actress Simone Simon Lewton's Muse: The Dark Eyes of Simone Simon – A Video Essay by Filmmaker Constantine Nasr (Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy) Audio Interview with Ann Carter, Moderated by Tom Weaver Theatrical Trailers Still Gallery

Day the Earth Stood Still 05/23 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: December 2, 2008
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Klaatu and his guardian robot, Gort, come from afar to warn Earth about nuclear war. Directed by Robert Wise.

Fatherhood 06/22 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: June 14, 2022
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Kevin Hart stars in a heartwarming true story about a widowed dad who copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own.

Haunting 1963 05/26 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: May 26, 2026
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Dr. John Markway, an anthropologist with an interest in psychic phenomena, takes two specially selected women to Hill House, a reportedly haunted mansion. Eleanor, a lonely, eccentric woman with a supernatural event in her past, and the bold Theodora, who has ESP, join John and the mansion's heir, cynical Luke. They are immediately overwhelmed by strange sounds and events, and Eleanor comes to believe the house is alive and speaking directly to her. Bonus Content: 4K Restoration from the Original Camera Negative Presented in Dolby Vision Audio Commentary with Actor and Writer Tracy Letts and Film Critic Sean Fennessey Audio Commentary with Dr. Karen Stollznow, Matt Baxter, and Blake Smith of Monster Talk Commentary with Director Robert Wise, Screenwriter Nelson Gidding, and Actors Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson and Russ Tamblyn Theatrical Trailer

Haunting 1963 4K 04/26 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: May 26, 2026
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Dr. John Markway, an anthropologist with an interest in psychic phenomena, takes two specially selected women to Hill House, a reportedly haunted mansion. Eleanor, a lonely, eccentric woman with a supernatural event in her past, and the bold Theodora, who has ESP, join John and the mansion's heir, cynical Luke. They are immediately overwhelmed by strange sounds and events, and Eleanor comes to believe the house is alive and speaking directly to her. Bonus Content: 4K Restoration from the Original Camera Negative Presented in Dolby Vision Audio Commentary with Actor and Writer Tracy Letts and Film Critic Sean Fennessey Audio Commentary with Dr. Karen Stollznow, Matt Baxter, and Blake Smith of Monster Talk Commentary with Director Robert Wise, Screenwriter Nelson Gidding, and Actors Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson and Russ Tamblyn Theatrical Trailer

Helen of Troy 10/23 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: July 25, 2023
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In an epic tale of passion, heroism, love, betrayal and war that has that has been passed from generation to generation since the dawn of civilization, one woman possesses a beauty that launches a thousand ships and sparks a war that destroys the greatest city of its age--Helen of Troy. 1100 BCE. King Priam (Sir Cedric Hardwicke) of Troy, sends his son, Paris (Jack Sernas), to Sparta to negotiate a treaty to ensure peace between the two Greek city-states. But Paris falls in love with Spartan King Menelaus' (Niall MacGinnis) wife, Helen (Rossana Podesta). Paris kidnaps the willing Helen and her servant (Brigitte Bardot), starting a war that will kill thousands of brave warriors and spell the end of the city of Troy. Homer's Iliad provides the basis for this epic from the '50s heyday of big-screen blockbusters. Robert Wise (West Side Story, The Sound Of Music) directs this lavish epic capturing more than 30,000 people on screen at a then-huge production cost of $6 million.

Hindenburg 02/17 Blu-ray (Rental)
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George C. Scott leads an all-star cast in The Hindenburg, a gripping suspense thriller that attempts to reveal the intricate plots behind the historic airship disaster of 1937. Assigned as a colonel by the German government to prevent any plans of sabotage during the Hindenburg's transatlantic voyage, Franz Ritter (Scott) suspects everyone aboard the luxury ship, especially a German countess (Bancroft) vehemently opposed to the Nazi regime. Stylishly directed by Robert Wise and co-starring Burgess Meredith, Gig Young, Charles Durning and Richard Dysart, The Hindenburg brings to life one of the most infamous events in aviation history and one of the screen's most engrossing mysteries. Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews The Hindenburg [Blu-ray]

Hunchback of Notre Dame / Hunchback of Notre Dame II Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: July 30, 2024
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In a bitter divorce settlement from her billionaire husband Rupert Mannion (Anthony Head), Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) becomes the new owner of AFC Richmond, a struggling British English Premier League football team. She's assisted by her garden gnome Director of Communications (and later Director of Football Operations) Leslie Higgins (Jeremy Swift), who formerly worked for her husband. Her first order of business is to fire the team's current manager and replace him with American football coach Theodore "Ted" Lasso (Jason Sudeikis). Formerly a small-time coach from Wichita Kansas, Ted and his friend, assistant Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) cross the pond to take up the management of the team's long, albeit modest history. Although he is nationally ridiculed for doing something so stupid, Ted works to change the team's profound mediocrity. Richmond is about to change the way they're doing things, from now on, it's the Lasso way. All 3 seasons of the Emmy-award winning series are available in this boxset which includes a double sided BELIEVE poster Included as a Gift-With-Purchase, While Supplies Last. Quantities Limited.

It's a Wise Child 04/26 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: May 26, 2026
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Marion Davies stars in this pre-code comedy as Joyce Stanton, who becomes the unsuspecting subject of scandal after being wrongly assumed pregnant. She soon finds the gossip helps her sidestep an unwanted marriage to a wealthy suitor. As whispers spread and assumptions multiply, the misunderstanding plays out, with increasingly comic results. Under Robert Z. Leonard's direction, this film showcases Davies' impeccable comic timing, as small-town morality is turned upside down and laughter ensues.

Jeepers Creepers / Jeepers Creepers 2 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: September 10, 2013
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Jeepers Creep 1&2(Br)

Little Mermaid Blu-ray (Rental)
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The Little Mermaid, one of the most celebrated animated films of all time, is spectacularly transformed on Blu-ray, with a state-of-the-art digitally restored pictured and brilliant high definition sound! Venture under the sea where Ariel, a free-spirited mermaid princess, longs to be part of the human world. After bravely striking a bargain with Ursula, a sneaky sea witch, Ariel embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. With Flounder and Sebastian at her side, Ariel will need all of her courage and determination to make things right in both her worlds.

Lord of the Rings: War of Rohirrim 02/25 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: February 18, 2025
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Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg— a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.

Lord of the Rings: War of Rohirrim 4K Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: February 18, 2025
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Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg— a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.

Napa Boys 04/26 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: May 19, 2026
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Jack Jr., Miles Jr., and the rest of the Napa Boys are back for one more wine-sloshed journey, set forth by the mysterious "Sommelier." Joined by Puck, the group will learn about love, loss, friendship and viticulture.

Night of the Living Deb 03/20 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: September 6, 2016
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After a girls' night out, endearingly awkward Deb wakes up in the apartment of the most attractive guy in Portland, Maine. She's thrilled, but can't remember much of what got her there. Pretty boy Ryan only knows it was a mistake and ushers her out the door... into a full-scale zombie apocalypse. Now, a walk of shame becomes a fight for survival as the mismatched pair discovers that the only thing scarier than trusting someone with your life is trusting them with your heart.

Odds Against Tomorrow 01/24 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: January 9, 2024
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Nerve-snapping suspense, gritty style and an unsparing look at racial tension unite this “thunderbolt of a film” (Los Angeles Examiner) from legendary director Robert Wise (The Set-Up, The Day the Earth Stood Still) and screenwriters Abraham Polonsky (Force of Evil) and Nelson Gidding (The Haunting), based on the novel by William P. McGivern (The Big Heat). Acting greats Harry Belafonte, Robert Ryan, Shelley Winters, Ed Begley and Gloria Grahame deliver superb performances in this taut and absorbing crime melodrama, often cited as the first film noir to feature a black protagonist. One hundred and fifty thousand dollars, ready for the taking. It’s too much to resist for bigoted ex-con Earl Slater (Ryan). He agrees to take part in a bank robbery with former cop Burke (Begley)—but hesitates when he finds out that one of his partners (Belafonte) is black. As tensions mount and the men get closer to their biggest score ever, Earl’s hatred erupts, resulting in violent consequences for the heist...and their lives. Special Features: • NEW Audio Commentary by Author/Film Historian Alan K. Rode • Theatrical Trailer • Optional English Subtitles

Odds Against Tomorrow 05/18 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: May 29, 2018
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One of the final films to come from the first film noir cycle, Robert Wise's crime thriller/race drama follows nightclub singer Johnny Ingram (Harry Belafonte), bigoted ex-con Earle Slater (Robert Ryan) and corrupt former cop Dave Burke (Ed Begley) as they try to rob an upstate New York bank, only to have the caper fall apart due to bad luck and Slater's hatred of Ingram. With Gloria Grahame, Shelley Winters; look quickly for Wayne Rogers and Cicely Tyson. 96 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.

Revelation Road 08/22 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: March 12, 2013
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Awarded Dove Foundations Faith Friendly Seal and recommended for ages 12+. Where were you when the world ended? Josh McManus, a traveling salesman with a history of violence, was passing through a dusty West Texas town. The right man at the wrong time, Josh foiled a robbery perpetrated by The Barbarians, an outlaw biker gang led by a vicious man named Hawg. Then it happened. An unnatural flash in the sky, followed by a crippling series of earthquakes, throws the entire world into chaos. Is it the long-awaited event called The Rapture? Josh doesn't care. His only goal is to get home to his family, but he'll have to fight his way through the Barbarians to do so. It will be a dangerous journey to the very center of his soul.

Rift 10/16 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: September 20, 2016
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Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, Robocop) stars in this underwater horror film in the tradition of Leviathan and DeepStar Six! The experimental submarine Siren 1, designed by Wick Hayes (Jack Scalia, Fear City), is missing. The rescue team, headed by Captain Phillips (R. Lee Ermey, Full Metal Jacket, The Siege of Firebase Gloria) and scientist Robbins (Wise), embark on a mission to find the missing sub. Complicated by the addition of Wick s estranged wife Nina (Deborah Adair) to the rescue team, the tension mounts as the Siren 2 dives deeper than any sub has gone before. What the crew finds in the furthermost darkest recesses of the ocean is more ghastly and horrifying than they could ever imagine! Also known as Endless Descent, co-starring Ely Pouget (Death Machine) and directed by cult director Juan Piquer Simon (Pieces, Slugs) now see this thrilling horror classic from a brand new HD master. Bonus Features: English and Spanish Subtitles | On camera interviews with stars Ray Wise, Jack Scalia and R. Lee Ermey | Reversible Artwork | Trailers

Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection Disc 6 Sound of Music 02/15 Blu-ray (Rental)
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A novice nun becomes governess to the von Trapp children and helps transform their family as Nazi power spreads across Austria.

Run Silent, Run Deep (Special Edition) 12/23 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: January 16, 2024
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Screen legends Clark Gable (Gone with the Wind, Teacher’s Pet) and Burt Lancaster (Elmer Gantry, The Train) star in this gripping WWII adventure-thriller that set a new standard for submarine pictures. “Rich” Richardson (Gable) is a hard-driving, dedicated submarine officer with a single-minded purpose—to seek out and smash the Japanese destroyer he believes sunk his former ship. Given a new command, Richardson drills his men to the point of mutiny as he relentlessly trains them for the battle ahead. At last, word comes of the destroyer’s position, and disobeying orders, Richardson finally confronts his foe, unaware that an even greater enemy lurks nearby…one that’s been targeting him for a watery grave. Directed by the great Robert Wise (Odds Against Tomorrow, The Sand Pebbles) and featuring a stellar supporting cast headed by Jack Warden (12 Angry Men), Brad Dexter (The Magnificent Seven) and Don Rickles (Kelly’s Heroes). Special Features: • NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker/Historian Steve Mitchell and Combat Films: American Realism Author Steven Jay Rubin • Theatrical Trailer • Optional English Subtitles

Run Silent, Run Deep 09/14 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Leatherface, the Cook, Grandpa, and company are back, proving that "the family that slays together stays together," in Tobe Hooper's follow-up to his 1974 shock classic. Dennis Hopper plays a deranged ex-lawman who teams with a late-night DJ (Caroline Williams) to track down the cannibalistic brood, who are prowling the prairie for "fresh meat." With Jim Siedow, Bill Moseley, and Bill Johnson as Leatherface. 101 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary; featurettes; alternate opening; deleted scenes; image gallery; TV spots; theatrical trailers.

Sand Pebbles 07/18 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: December 9, 2013
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Politics and low tide hold a U.S. gunboat on China's Yangtze River in 1926.

Set-Up, The (1949) Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: September 24, 2019
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Boxing Wednesdays. Wrestling on Fridays. Stoker Thompson is on Paradise City's Wednesday card, fighting after the main event. He's been 20 years in the game and is sure he's just one punch away from big paydays. But there's one thing Stoker doesn't yet know: his manager wants him to take a dive tonight. The Set-Up comes out swinging as one of the great films about the so-called sweet science. Robert Wise directs, shaping real-time events into an acclaimed and unsparing film-noir look at the stale-air venues, bloodthirsty fans, ring savagery and delusional dreams of boxing's palooka world. Robert Ryan embraces perhaps his fi nest screen hour as Stoker. Audrey Totter, an icon of the noir genre like Ryan, plays Stoker's steadfast wife. In a sport that would take their last flicker of dignity, the Thompsons are reclaiming theirs.

Sound of Music 4K 09/25 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Format: 4K UltraHD
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Release: September 23, 2025
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Julie Andrews in the heartwarming true story that has become a cinematic treasure. Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music." Julie Andrews is Maria, the spirited, young woman who leaves the convent and becomes a governess to the seven unruly charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children and their father but when Nazi, Germany unites with Austria, Maria is forced to attempt a daring esc

Sound of Music 50th Anniversary - Special Features Blu-ray (Rental)
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Format: Blu-ray
Stock: Short Wait
Release: March 10, 2015
Description
· Blu-ray Disc 1: o Feature Film Remastered in 1080p Hi-Def with 7.1 DTS-HD Sound o Your Favorite Things: An Interactive Celebration — All-New Immersive Viewing Experience with Behind-the-Scenes Images, On-Screen Lyrics, Trivia Track and Location Quiz o Music Machine Sing-Along o Audio Commentaries with Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer and Director Robert Wise · Blu-ray Disc 2: o Musical Stages: Creating The Sound of Music, an All-New Interactive “Backlot Tour” with In-Depth Featurettes on the Songs, the Stage Show & Movie, the Film and Sound Restoration and the Real-Life von Trapp Family o A City of Song — Virtual Map of Filming Locations in Salzburg, Austria o Vintage Rodgers & Hammerstein and The Sound of Music Programs o Screen Tests, Rare Treasures, Interviews, Photo Galleries & More! · Blu-ray Disc 3: o NEW hour-long documentary THE SOUND OF A CITY: JULIE ANDREWS RETURNS TO SALZBURG · DVD Disc 4: o Feature Film In Standard Definition o Newly Remastered Picture and Sound o Optional Sing-Along Track o Music Machine Sing-Along o The Sound of Music Tour – A Living Story · Disc 5 – Exclusive 50th Anniversary Soundtrack (featuring a selection of international performances of SOM musical favorites) · DHD

Sound of Music 50th Anniversary Disc 1 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Format: Blu-ray
Stock: In Stock
Description
Maria becomes governess to the von Trapp family and helps them rediscover joy and courage as they confront the rise of Nazism.

Sound of Music Blu-ray (Rental)
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Format: Blu-ray
Stock: In Stock
Release: March 10, 2015
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Julie Andrews in the heartwarming true story that has become a cinematic treasure. Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music." Julie Andrews is Maria, the spirited, young woman who leaves the convent and becomes a governess to the seven unruly charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children and their father but when Nazi, Germany unites with Austria, Maria is forced to attempt a daring esc

Special Features - Beauty and the Beast Blu-ray (Rental)
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Format: Blu-ray
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Release: November 10, 2014
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Experience the timeless Disney classic Beauty and the Beast on Blu-ray, the beloved animated masterpiece that captured the hearts of audiences around the world. Featuring unforgettable characters, breathtaking animation, and award-winning music, this magical tale remains one of Disney’s most celebrated films. Follow Belle, a bright and independent young woman, as she discovers the enchanted castle of a mysterious Beast cursed to live in isolation. As friendship grows into love, Belle learns to look beyond appearances and uncover the kindness hidden within the Beast’s heart. Filled with memorable songs like “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast,” stunning animation, and heartwarming storytelling, this Blu-ray edition brings the magic to life with enhanced high-definition picture and immersive sound. Key Features: Classic Disney animated masterpiece on Blu-ray Features unforgettable music, characters, and magical storytelling Enhanced high-definition visuals and immersive audio Perfect for Disney fans, families, and Blu-ray collectors

Special Features - The Sound of Music Blu-ray (Rental)
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Format: Blu-ray
Stock: In Stock
Release: March 10, 2015
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Julie Andrews in the heartwarming true story that has become a cinematic treasure. Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music." Julie Andrews is Maria, the spirited, young woman who leaves the convent and becomes a governess to the seven unruly charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children and their father but when Nazi, Germany unites with Austria, Maria is forced to attempt a daring esc

Star Trek I: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition - BONUS 09/22 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Format: Blu-ray
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Release: September 6, 2022
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Director Robert Wise’s definitive vision, eagerly anticipated by STAR TREK fans for over two decades, has been meticulously restored and remastered for optimal picture and sound. This must-have release features a bonus disc with hours of new and legacy special features, including extensive behind the scenes footage, deleted scenes, and more. The adventure begins when an unidentified alien intruder destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers. Captain James T. Kirk boldly returns to the helm of a newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command. This bold adventure launched one of the longest running movie franchises of all time and features the cast of the original STAR TREK series, including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan.

Star Trek I: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition 08/22 Blu-ray (Rental)
$6.99
Format: Blu-ray
Stock: In Stock
Release: September 6, 2022
Description
Director Robert Wise’s definitive vision, eagerly anticipated by STAR TREK fans for over two decades, has been meticulously restored and remastered for optimal picture and sound. This must-have release features a bonus disc with hours of new and legacy special features, including extensive behind the scenes footage, deleted scenes, and more. The adventure begins when an unidentified alien intruder destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers. Captain James T. Kirk boldly returns to the helm of a newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command. This bold adventure launched one of the longest running movie franchises of all time and features the cast of the original STAR TREK series, including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan.

Star Trek I: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition 4K UHD 08/22 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Format: 4K UltraHD
Stock: In Stock
Release: September 6, 2022
Description
Director Robert Wise’s definitive vision, eagerly anticipated by STAR TREK fans for over two decades, has been meticulously restored and remastered for optimal picture and sound. This must-have release features a bonus disc with hours of new and legacy special features, including extensive behind the scenes footage, deleted scenes, and more. The adventure begins when an unidentified alien intruder destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers. Captain James T. Kirk boldly returns to the helm of a newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command. This bold adventure launched one of the longest running movie franchises of all time and features the cast of the original STAR TREK series, including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan.

Star Trek I: The Motion Picture 4K UHD 08/21 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Format: 4K UltraHD
Stock: In Stock
Release: September 7, 2021
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The first four STAR TREK original motion picture adventures boldly voyage to 4K UHD in one collection. Starring the original series cast, including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan, all four have been remastered in HDR for optimum picture quality from their original film elements. The human adventure is just the beginning when Captain James T. Kirk returns to the hem of a newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise in STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE. In STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN, an adversary from Kirk’s past returns with a vengeance. The crew is forced to defy Starfleet regulations in STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK. And in STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME, an unforgettable time-travel adventure places Earth on the brink of disaster. Featuring hours of special features, this highly anticipated collection is an essential for original fans of the franchise, and beyond!

Star Trek I: The Motion Picture Blu-ray (Rental)
$6.99
Format: Blu-ray
Stock: In Stock
Release: September 6, 2022
Description
Director Robert Wise’s definitive vision, eagerly anticipated by STAR TREK fans for over two decades, has been meticulously restored and remastered for optimal picture and sound. This must-have release features a bonus disc with hours of new and legacy special features, including extensive behind the scenes footage, deleted scenes, and more. The adventure begins when an unidentified alien intruder destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers. Captain James T. Kirk boldly returns to the helm of a newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command. This bold adventure launched one of the longest running movie franchises of all time and features the cast of the original STAR TREK series, including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan.

Star Trek: Captains' Summit Blu-ray (Rental)
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Release: January 22, 2013
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Product Description Prepare to boldly go where no man has gone before with the Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection, an action-packed box set featuring the six films in their original theatrical versions starring the U.S.S. Enterprise's legendary crew. The films have been digitally remastered and The Wrath of Khan has been fully restored in high definition with brilliant picture quality and 7.1 Dolby TrueHD. Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982) Star Trek: The Search for Spock (1984) Star Trek: The Voyage Home (1986) Star Trek: The Final Frontier (1989) Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country (1991) Amazon.com Star Trek I : The Original Motion Picture Back when the first Star Trek feature was released in December 1979, the Trek franchise was still relatively modest, consisting of the original TV series, an animated cartoon series from 1973-74, and a burgeoning fan network around the world. Series creator Gene Roddenberry had conceived a second TV series, but after the success of Star Wars the project was upgraded into this lavish feature film, which reunited the original series cast aboard a beautifully redesigned starship U.S.S. Enterprise. Under the direction of Robert Wise (best known for West Side Story), the film proved to be a mixed blessing for Trek fans, who heatedly debated its merits; but it was, of course, a phenomenal hit. Capt. Kirk (William Shatner) leads his crew into the vast structures surrounding V'Ger, an all-powerful being that is cutting a destructive course through Starfleet space. With his new First Officer (Stephen Collins), the bald and beautiful Lieutenant Ilia (played by the late Persis Khambatta) and his returning veteran crew, Kirk must decipher the secret of V'Ger's true purpose and restore the safety of the galaxy. The story is rather overblown and derivative of plots from the original series, and avid Trekkies greeted the film's bland costumes with derisive laughter. But as a feast for the eyes, this is an adventure worthy of big-screen trekkin'. Douglas Trumbull's visual effects are astonishing, and Jerry Goldmith's score is regarded as one of the prolific composer's very best (with its main theme later used for Star Trek: The Next Generation). And, fortunately for Star Trek fans, the expanded 143-minute version (originally shown for the film's network TV premiere) is generally considered an improvement over the original theatrical release. --Jeff Shannon Star Trek II :The Wrath of Khan Although Star Trek: The Motion Picture had been a box-office hit, it was by no means a unanimous success with Star Trek fans, who responded much more favorably to the "classic Trek" scenario of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Inspired by the "Space Seed" episode of the original TV series, the film reunites newly promoted Admiral Kirk with his nemesis from the earlier episode--the genetically superior Khan (Ricardo Montalban)--who is now seeking revenge upon Kirk for having been imprisoned on a desolated planet. Their battle ensues over control of the Genesis device, a top-secret Starfleet project enabling entire planets to be transformed into life-supporting worlds, pioneered by the mother (Bibi Besch) of Kirk's estranged and now-adult son. While Mr. Spock mentors the young Vulcan Lt. Saavik (then-newcomer Kirstie Alley), Kirk must battle Khan to the bitter end, through a climactic starship chase and an unexpected crisis that will cost the life of Kirk's closest friend. This was the kind of character-based Trek that fans were waiting for, boosted by spectacular special effects, a great villain (thanks to Montalban's splendidly melodramatic performance), and a deft combination of humor, excitement, and wondrous imagination. Director Nicholas Meyer (who would play a substantial role in the success of future Trek features) handles the film as a combination of Moby Dick, Shakespearean tragedy, World War II submarine thriller, and dazzling science fiction, setting the successful tone for the Trek films that followed. --Jeff Shannon Star Trek III : The Search for Spock You didn't think Mr. Spock was really dead, did you? When Spock's casket landed on the surface of the Genesis planet at the end of Star Trek II, we had already been told that Genesis had the power to bring "life from lifelessness." So it's no surprise that this energetic but somewhat hokey sequel gives Spock a new lease on life, beginning with his rebirth and rapid growth as the Genesis planet literally shakes itself apart in a series of tumultuous geological spasms. As Kirk is getting to know his estranged son (Merritt Butrick), he must also do battle with the fiendish Klingon Kruge (Christopher Lloyd), who is determined to seize the power of Genesis from the Federation. Meanwhile, the regenerated Spock returns to his home planet, and Star Trek III gains considerable interest by exploring the ceremonial (and, of course, highly logical) traditions of Vulcan society. The movie's a minor disappointment compared to Star Trek II, but it's a--well, logical--sequel that successfully restores Spock (and first-time film director Leonard Nimoy) to the phenomenal Trek franchise...as if he were ever really gone. With Kirk's willful destruction of the U.S.S. Enterprise and Robin Curtis replacing the departing Kirstie Alley as Vulcan Lt. Saavik, this was clearly a transitional film in the series, clearing the way for the highly popular Star Trek IV. --Jeff Shannon Star Trek IV : The Voyage Home Jumping on to the end-of-the-century bandwagon a little early, Paramount Pictures released 10 of their top films in one 10-pack, the Millennium Collection, in 1998. All the films are presented in their widescreen editions; one, Breakfast at Tiffany's, is offered in this format for the first time. The set includes 5 Best Picture Oscar winners and films that took home an additional 33 Academy Awards. All the tapes are available to buy individually. The pack, with a handsome mosaic of faces from the movies, also features collector gift cards (a movie version of baseball cards) and a commemorative booklet detailing the productions of all 10 films. The collection is oddly weighted toward the last 25 years, offering only one film from the 1950s and one from the 1960s. Your taste in current cinema will define the value of the set. Besides Tiffany's, one of Audrey Hepburn's finest films, the collection contains: The Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston, Grease with John Travolta, Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now and The Godfather, the funny, whale-saving Star Trek IV--The Voyage Home, Tom Cruise's hit Top Gun, the smash hit Ghost with Demi Moore, Mel Gibson's Celt fest Braveheart, and Forrest Gump with Tom Hanks. --Doug Thomas Star Trek V :The Final Frontier Movie critic Roger Ebert summed it up very succinctly: "Of all of the Star Trek movies, this is the worst." Subsequent films in the popular series have done nothing to disprove this opinion; we can be grateful that they've all been significantly better since this film was released in 1989. After Leonard Nimoy scored hits with Star Trek III and IV, William Shatner used his contractual clout (and bruised ego) to assume directorial duties on this mission, in which a rebellious Vulcan (Laurence Luckinbill) kidnaps Federation officials in his overzealous quest for the supreme source of creation. That's right, you heard it correctly: Star Trek V is about a crazy Vulcan's search for God. By the time Kirk, Spock, and their Federation cohorts are taken to the Great Barrier of the galaxy, this journey to "the final future" has gone from an embarrassing prologue to an absurd conclusion, with a lot of creaky plotting in between. Of course, die-hard Trekkies will still allow this movie into their video collections; but they'll only watch it when nobody else is looking. After this humbling experience, Shatner wisely relinquished the director's chair to Star Trek II's Nicholas Meyer. --Jeff Shannon Star Trek VI : The Undiscovered Country Star Trek V left us nowhere to go but up, and with the return of Star Trek II director Nicholas Meyer, Star Trek VI restored the movie series to its classic blend of space opera, intelligent plotting, and engaging interaction of stalwart heroes and menacing villains. Borrowing its subtitle (and several lines of dialogue) from Shakespeare, the movie finds Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) and his fellow Enterprise crew members on a diplomatic mission to negotiate peace with the revered Klingon Chancellor Gorkon (David Warner). When the high-ranking Klingon and several officers are ruthlessly murdered, blame is placed on Kirk, whose subsequent investigation uncovers an assassination plot masterminded by the nefarious Klingon General Chang (Christopher Plummer) in an effort to disrupt a historic peace summit. As this political plot unfolds, Star Trek VI takes on a sharp-edged tone, with Kirk and Spock confronting their opposing views of diplomacy, and testing their bonds of loyalty when a Vulcan officer is revealed to be a traitor. With a dramatic depth befitting what was to be the final movie mission of the original Star Trek crew, this film took the veteran cast out in respectably high style. With the torch being passed to the crew of Star Trek: The Next Generation, only Kirk, Scotty, and Chekov would return, however briefly, in Star Trek: Generations. --Jeff Shannon

Swamp Thing 08/23 Blu-ray (Rental)
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Format: Blu-ray
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Release: August 8, 2023
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Product Description THE DC COMICS SUPERHERO COMES TO LIFE IN WES CRAVEN’S CULT CLASSIC FILM, MAKING ITS DEBUT ON 4K ULTRA HD! Deep in Florida's darkest everglades, a brilliant scientist, Dr. Alec Holland (Ray Wise, Robocop) and a sexy government agent, Alice Cable (Adrienne Barbeau, John Carpenter’s The Fog) have developed a secret formula that could end world hunger and change civilization forever. Little do they know, however, that their arch nemesis, Arcane (Louis Jourdan, Octopussy) is plotting to steal the serum for his own selfish schemes. Looting the lab and kidnapping Cable, Arcane douses Holland with the chemicals and leaves him for dead in the swamp. Mutated by his own formula, Holland becomes “Swamp Thing” - a half human/half plant superhero who will stop at nothing to rescue the beautiful Cable and defeat the evil Arcane... even if it costs him his life. DISC 1: 4K ULTRA HD SPECIAL FEATURES: 2023 4K Restoration (16-Bit Scan of the Original Camera Negative) of both the US Theatrical PG Version and Unrated International Version of the film presented in its original 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio in Dolby Vision / HDR Audio: DTS-HD Master 2.0 Mono, Spanish Mono Optional English Subtitles Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Wes Craven moderated by Sean Clark (Theatrical / PG Version) Audio Commentary with Makeup Effects Artist William Munns moderated by Michael Felsher (Theatrical / PG Version) Collectible “4K LaserVision” Mini-Poster of cover art DISC 2: BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES: 2023 HD Restoration of both the US Theatrical PG Version and Unrated International Version of the film presented in its original 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Wes Craven moderated by Sean Clark (Theatrical / PG Version) Audio Commentary with Makeup Effects Artist William Munns moderated by Michael Felsher (Theatrical / PG Version) Audio: DTS-HD Master 2.0 Mono, Spanish Mono Optional English Subtitles "Tales From the Swamp" (Remastered) with Actress Adrienne Barbeau (HD, 16:56) "Hey Jude" with Actor Reggie Batts (HD, 14:30) "That Swamp Thing" with Len Wein, Creator of Swamp Thing (HD, 13:19) "Swamp Screen: Designing DC's Main Monster" featurette (HD, 20:32) "From Krug to Comics: How the Mainstream Shaped a Radical Genre Voice" featurette (HD, 17:34) Posters & Lobby Cards - Photo Gallery Photos from the Film - Photo Gallery William Munns’ Behind the Scenes Pictures - Photo Gallery Behind the Scenes Photos by Geoffrey Rayle – Photo Gallery Theatrical Trailer (HD, 1:31) * Special Features May Not Be Rated, Closed Captioned Or In High Definition. Review Craven tries to do this 'veggie-man' horror in a suitable DC Comics style; and with Louis Jourdan as arch-villain 'Arcane', not to mention Adrienne Barbeau as the Thing's object of desire, he's definitely on the right track. --Geoff Andrew, Time Out One of those movies that fall somewhere between buried treasures and guilty pleasures --Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times Craven keeps the story moving at a sprint and writes some agonizingly (and probably intentionally) terrible dialogue. --Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com
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