Welcome back to the latest episode of Slipped Discs, where I give you a head’s up on what nerdy stuff is available to come home with you, because I still believe in physical media!

Once more, all this information comes from Blu-Ray.com, but they list everything that will be in the stores, whereas I shall provide you with what I feel is the interesting genre fare.

Well, apparently some AMC theaters are reopening soon, my Physical Medians, and will be showing The New Mutants. I was starting to think that movie would never get released, and to be honest, I’m still not sure. But if it does, that means more new movies coming out, which means more new movies coming out on disc! So, we’ll hopefully have more than the assortments of previously released media.

Which, don’t get me wrong, I love, but I want some new stuff!

Speaking of new stuff, lets get started with our filthy business.

Flash Gordon (1980) “When energy waves pull the moon out of orbit, New York Jets quarterback Flash Gordon unexpectedly finds himself heading for the planet Mongo, where, with assistance from the beautiful Dale Arden and the noble Prince Barin, he will face Emperor Ming the Merciless and rescue humanity.” Yes, this just recently came out on Steelbook, but this is a 4K release for the masses! So if you missed getting Ming in metal, pick it up now! Especially as it’s only the offering from our fine friends at Arrow Video this week, and they know how to give a movie the deluxe treatment.

Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons – The Movie (2020) “Ten years ago, Slade Wilson – aka the super-assassin called Deathstroke – made a tragic mistake and his wife and son paid a terrible price. Now, a decade later, Wilson’s family is threatened once again by the murderous Jackal and the terrorists of H.I.V.E. Can Deathstroke atone for the sins of the past – or will his family pay the ultimate price?” Another animated offering from DC, this one looks pretty cool, and has everyone’s favorite merc without an eye.

Gamera: The Complete Collection (1965-2006) “The original hero in a half-shell returns! For the first time ever worldwide, all twelve tales of the adventures of everyone’s favorite titanic terrapin are collected together in one deluxe Blu-ray boxset. This limited edition collectors’ set traces the decades-long evolution of Gamera, from the “friend of all children” in his more lighthearted earlier films, to the Guardian of the Universe in the groundbreaking 1990s reboot series, often hailed as three of the best kaiju films ever made.” The best known kaiju that wears a shell, it’s nice to see Gamera getting some respect. If you want a good run down on all of his movies, Movie Bob actually did a good two part retrospective on the Friend to All Children, and his movies, here and here. And with all the extra goodies that come in this box set, it’s my Pick of the Week.

Pitch Black (2000) “In the not-too-distant future, a docking pilot makes a forced crash-landing of her spacecraft on a distant planet. As the survivors explore the uncomfortably hot planet, they must band together. The planet is eerie, arid, and lifeless. But as the sun sets and the planet plunges into total darkness, other inhabitants emerge — including a fiendish murderer with a nose for blood.” Still one of my favorite movies, and the one that launched Vin Disel into the stratosphere. This is our second release from Arrow Video this week, and one I really want to get my hands on.

Cursed Films (2020) “Cursed Films is a five part documentary series which explores the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions.” I love a good documentary, especially on things that might be supernatural. Even if everything just was a tragic accident or coincidence, it’s still a fascinating subject.

Screaming in High Heels (2011) “Three actresses “accidentally” became cult horror film icons in the late 1980s and created the modern interpretation of the “Scream Queen” image.” Another documentary, this one covers the careers of Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens, Michelle Bauer, who all are horror royalty. Though how you discuss Scream Queens and not talk about Jamie Lee Curtis is beyond me.

The Barge People (2018) “Set on the canals amid the glorious British countryside, two sisters and their boyfriends head off for a relaxing weekend away on a barge, unaware of the flesh-eating fish mutants lurking in the water, ready and waiting to feed.” So Deep Ones head to England. I’ll check it out.

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974) “Last of the Hammer Frankenstein films, this one deals with the Baron hiding out in an insane asylum, so that he may continue his experiments with reanimating the dead, along with inmate Dr. Helder, who has been institutionalized for conducting such experiments.” A Hammer film that’s not coming out from Scream Factory? I’m shocked. But it will be worth a look.

The Last House on the Left (1972) “On their way to a rock concert, two teenagers are kidnapped by a gang of escaped convicts. Although they put up the fight of their lives, the girls are drugged, tossed in a car trunk and driven into the woods by the savage, murderous gang… only to wake up to a horror they could not have imagined.” Another classic, one that launched Wes Craven as a horror icon, this movie for the longest time was considered to be the most brutal, difficult to watch horror movie ever made. 48 years later, it’s still a strong contender for that title. This is our third release from Arrow Video this week, and no, they’re still not paying me.

Thrills & Chills! 4-Movie Collection (Pet Sematary (2019), A Quiet Place, Crawl, Overlord) (2018-2019) “See individual titles for their synopses.” Thanks a lot, B-R.com. So, these are three really good or really fun movies, and Pet Sematary, which is ok. If you don’t own any of them, or only own one or two, this is a good way to get them all.

Prevenge (2016) “Widow Ruth is seven months pregnant when, believing herself to be guided by her unborn baby, she embarks on a homicidal rampage, dispatching anyone who stands in her way.” A pregnant lady as a serial killer? I’m so in.

Other titles of note: Batwoman: The Complete First Season (2019-2020), A Dog’s Courage (2018), Open 24 Hours (2018), Those Who Deserve to Die (2019), Curve (2015), Notzilla (2020), Dreamworks 6 Spooky Stories Collection (Scared Shrekless; Shrek’s Thrilling Tales: Shrek: The Pig Who Cried Wolf, – Shrek: The Ghost of Lord Farquaad; Monsters vs Aliens: Night of the Living Carrots; Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space) (2003-2011)

An interesting week overall, my Physical Medians. Let me know, will you be braving returning to movie theaters, if they open? Or will you be sensible and stay home? And, as always, let me know which of these are a must-buy for you, a pass, or which ones I missed!

Welcome back to the latest episode of Slipped Discs, where I give you a head’s up on what nerdy stuff is available to come home with you, because I still believe in physical media!

Once more, all this information comes from Blu-Ray.com, but they list everything that will be in the stores, whereas I shall provide you with what I feel is the interesting genre fare.

Well my Physical Medians, it’s August in Georgia (and everywhere else) and it is too damn hot! So it’s a perfect time to stay indoors and watch some movies. I’m also still hip-deep in Dragon Con preparations so let’s get right down to our filthy business.

Split Second (1992) “In a futuristic London, the rising sea levels mean that large areas are under feet of water. Hauer plays a cop who previously lost his partner to some strange creature. Now the creature is back and is after him.” I remember watching this in the theater, mainly for Rutger Hauer, and it’s a fun little Alien/Terminator-ish action piece. Plus it has Pete Postlethwaite & Kim Cattrall, so it’s probably still worth a look.

Mikey (1992) “Although Mikey is just a little boy, he is capable of anything…. Every family Mikey lives with has a series of unexplained “accidents” and hence he’s moved from home to home. After his original family die, accidently, Mikey is taken by authorities and placed into the care of adoptive parents. Of course they eventually come to learn that.” I had to read that gist twice before I realized that it didn’t actually cut off in mid-sentence. So this is part of that same batch of evil kid movies, like The Good Son, or The Bad Seed, so if you’re not fond of children, here you go.

The Phantom of the Opera (1962) “The corrupt Lord Ambrose D’Arcy steals the life’s work of the poor musical Professor Petry. In an attempt to stop the printing of music with D’Arcy’s name on it, Petry breaks into the printing office and accidentally starts a fire, leaving him severely disfigured. Years later, Petry returns to terrorize a London opera house that is about to perform one of his stolen operas…” Another take by Hammer on the classic monsters, and one I need in my collection of all things Phantom. No, not that guy, though I do love Dave. Definitely more influenced by the Claude Rains version than the Lon Chaney, and not one of the better interpretations, there’s still something here for fans of the story or Hammer productions, and I am in both of those categories. This is another patented Scream Factory Collector’s Edition, with a beautiful cover by Rondo Award Winning artist Mr. Mark Maddox, so you know it’s my Pick of the Week.

No, they’re still not paying me.

Casper (1995) “A paranormal expert and his daughter bunk in an abandoned house populated by 3 mischievous ghosts and one friendly one.” The not very well received, or to be honest, well done, version of the classic animated character. Don’t get me wrong, it has a solid cast, including Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, and Eric Idle, but there was just something missing. Well, for me at least. It might be the mid-90s CGI, the need to explain how Casper died, or that I was too much of a fan of the cartoon (ask my mom about my being five years old and trying to find it on the TV after we moved from Florida to Yonkers sometime), but the movie just didn’t work for me when it came out. Still, it’s nice to see it getting a 25th Anniversary Best Buy exclusive Steelbook, and so I might give it another shot.

The Wretched (2020) “A defiant teenage boy, struggling with his parent’s imminent divorce, faces off with a thousand year-old witch, who is living beneath the skin of and posing as the woman next door.” Interesting premise, a cool cover, and I love this kind of horror. I’ll check it out.

Michael (1996) “Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it’s true.” The first of two angel-related movies out this week, this one is cute, sweet, and has good performances by John Travolta, William Hurt, and the always lovely Jean Stapleton. You’ve watched worse movies.

The Quest (1986) “American boy, Cody, whoose parents have died, lives in Australia with his guardian, Gaza. Cody is very imaginative, inventive, and inquisitive. He comes accross some strange events happenning in Devil’s Knob national park associated with an aboriginal myth about “frog dreamings”. Cody tries to investigate…” Yeah…I’ll pass.

Brutal Massacre: A Comedy (2007) “What has the world come to when the director of Sasquatch at the Mall can’t get a gig? That’s what horror auteur Harry Penderecki is wondering. Once considered a horror legend, with a string of hits like Bowel Movement, People Pesticide and I’ll Take the Ring Back and the Finger Too, he now finds himself on the outside looking in at Hollywood. Determined to make his comeback, Penderecki returns to direct what he believes will be his ultimate masterpiece, Brutal Massacre. Follow along with the documentary crew to discover whether Harry will reassert his genius, or remain a relic of the ’80s.” This was supposed to have been out a month ago, so read what I had to say back then. I’m still interested in it.

Date with an Angel (1987) “Aspiring composer Jim Saunders is engaged to spoiled rich girl Patty. But the morning after his bachelor party, Jim wakes up hung over to discover a broken-winged, real-life angel in his swimming pool.” Our second Angel-related release of the week, this one does not look promising, even with Phoebe Cates being involved. Watch the other one instead.

Other titles of note: Eureka: The Complete Series (2006-2012), Neo Ultra Q (2013), Final Space: The Complete First and Second Seasons (2018-2019) Max Reload and the Nether Blasters (2020), The Hand That Feeds the Dead (1974)

So that’s it for this week, my Physical Medians! Thank you for reading, and be sure let me know how you’re keeping cool in these hot, hot days. I keep thinking about getting a kiddie pool. And, as always, let me know which of these are a must-buy for you, a pass, or which ones I missed!

PS: Look what finally came out!

Welcome back to the latest episode of Slipped Discs, where I give you a head’s up on what nerdy stuff is available to come home with you, because I still believe in physical media!

Once more, all this information comes from Blu-Ray.com, but they list everything that will be in the stores, whereas I shall provide you with what I feel is the interesting genre fare.

Well, my Physical Medians, we’ve hit the doldrums, both of Summer, and of the release schedule. The last few weeks were quite full of cool stuff, but not so much this week. Which is good, because with all the prep work that I’m having to do for Dragon Con, I’m a busy squid, so let’s jump right into our filthy business.

Inception (2010) “Dom Cobb is a professional thief with a difference: the spoils he goes after are not material objects but the thoughts, dreams and secrets buried in the minds of other people. This rare talent has cost him dear, rendering him a solitary fugitive stripped of everything he ever really cared about. When he is offered a chance for redemption by reversing the process and planting an idea rather than stealing it, he and his team of specialists find themselves pitted against a dangerous enemy that appears to pre-empt their every move.” Another finely crafted work by Christopher Nolan, this one gets the patented Best Buy 4K Steelbook treatment, most likely because Tenet was supposed to be out right around now. Sigh. I miss going to the movies.

His Dark Materials: The Complete First Season (2019) “Two children embark on a magical adventure through parallel universes.” AKA the Atheist Narnia. Ok, ok, yeah, that’s a cheap joke that downplays the books, but even the writer said that was kind of his goal. Anyway, this new adaptation of the books by HBO looked interesting, but I haven’t watched it yet. I only have so much time, people. I’m also thrown by swapping Sam Elliot for Lin. I mean, I love Lin, but that’s quite a change. Still this is supposed to be good, and I will get to it eventually. It’s out on Blu, and a Steelbook in the UK.

Doctor Who: Tom Baker – Complete Season Three (1976-1977) Once again, for these Doctor Who seasons, I can’t use Blu-Ray.com for the gist, and have to use Wikipedia: “The fourteenth season of British science fiction television series Doctor Who began on 4 September 1976 with The Masque of Mandragora, and ended with The Talons of Weng-Chiang.” This is the last year of Sarah Jane, the first year of Leela, and aside from some cringe-y “Yellow Peril” stuff in Talons, it’s a pretty solid set of stories. Go check out the Timestamps Project‘s look at the season, starting here, for a run down on the episodes, and the season overall. It’s my Pick of the Week.

Coma (2019) “After a colossal and mysterious accident a young talented architect comes back to his senses in a very odd world that only resembles the reality. This world is based on the memories of the ones who live in it – people who are currently finding themselves in a deep coma. Human memory is spotty, chaotic and unstable. The same is the COMA – odd collection of memories and recollections – cities, glaciers and rivers can all be found in one room. All the laws of physics can be broken. The architect must find out the exact laws and regulations of COMA as he fights for his life, meets the love of his life and keeps on looking for the exit to the real world which he will have to get acquainted with all over again after the experience of COMA.” Another odd Russian production that looks interesting. I kinda want to check it out.

Better Off Dead (1985) “Lane Meyer is a depressed teen who loses his girlfriend Beth. Her given reason for breaking up is: “Lane, I think it’d be in my best interest if I dated somebody more popular. Better looking. Drives a nicer car.” Anyway, poor Lane is left alone and thinks up treacherous ways of killing himself. He finally meets a French beauty called Monique and falls for her. Simultaneously, he must endure his mother’s terrible cooking which literally slides off the table and his disgusting next door neighbour Ricky (and his mum) while he prepares for the skiing race of his life – to get his old girlfriend back!” Yeah, FYE pushed this back. Again. I’ll believe that it’s released when I have finished watching the movie on my player.

Nothing But the Blood (2020) “A controversial cult moves into a small town, sparking a series of violent events.” No pic of the cover art, no one I’ve heard of involved with the movie, so it could be good. Or not. We’ll see.

Other titles of note: Satan’s Slaves (2017), The Soul Collector (2019), Dispatches from Elsewhere: Season 1 (2020)

Like I said, my Physical Medians, it’s another thin week. And I’m afraid that will continue until new stuff gets digital releases, or, you know, we fix the world. Until then, let me know which of these are a must-buy for you, a pass, or which ones I missed!