Home Market Releases for October 29th, 2019

October 30, 2019

It’s a weird week on the home market, as there is not a big new wide release to talk about. However, there are several older releases, imports, etc. that are easily worth picking up and a couple of them are contenders for Pick of the Week. This includes the An American Werewolf in London: Limited Edition Blu-ray and the Godzilla The Showa-Era Films Box Set. Both are absolute must haves, but the latter’s price-tag might scare away some folks.

An American Werewolf in London: Limited Edition - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
This film is an absolute classic in the genre and this special edition is loaded with extras. These include two audio commentary tracks, feature-length documentary, interview featurettes, video essay, making of featurettes, and a lot more. It is easily worth picking up and a contender for Pick of the Week.

Anna and the Apocalypse - Buy from Amazon: DVD
Video on Demand
A zombie musical set during Christmas. The film opened strongly, but fell apart as soon as it tried to expand. Did the film deserve to find a more substantial audience? Or it is an interesting idea with a poor execution? Read our review for my opinion.

The Blob: Collector's Edition - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
This is the 1988 version, which is better than most people thought it would be, but not a classic. Extras include two audio commentary tracks, about a dozen interview featurettes, behind-the-scenes, and more. If you are a fan of the movie, then it is a must have. If you are a fan of the genre, it is at least worth checking out.

Goblin Slayer: Season One: Limited Edition - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
A rather divisive Anime about someone in a fantasy world who is obsessed with killing all of the goblins. So far, it’s a rather boring setup. However these goblins reproduce through sexual assault, which is a hack way to make them more villainous. Seriously, if you can’t think of a way of making your bad guys seem bad without using rape, then stop writing. You’re a bad writer. Stop it.

Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975: The Criterion Collection - No Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
An eight-disc, 15-film box set is a must have for fans of Kaiju in general and of Godzilla in particular. However, the price is not cheap. It is a Pick of the Week contender, but I can see more than a few potential customers balking at that price.

Luce - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD
Video on Demand
This film earned $2 million in theaters, which is impressive for a limited release. Extras include an audio commentary track and an interview featurette. On the other hand, it is only coming out on DVD, which is a shame.

The Wizard of Oz - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack
This is one of the greatest movies of all time and it is making its 4K debut here. It is also one of the best-selling new releases of the week and if more people had 4K, it would be a Pick of the Week contender.

Christmas Releases - Buy from Amazon:
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish - No Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray Combo Pack
Country Christmas Album - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD
It’s a Wonderful Life - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack
It’s a Wonderful Life - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD
Santa Girl - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray
It’s a Wonderful Life is one of the best Christmas movies of all time, but two versions coming out the say day is just too much.

TV on DVD Releases - Buy from Amazon:
Batman Beyond: The Complete Series - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
A Discovery of Witches: Season 1 - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray
Queens of Mystery: Season One - No Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD
Warrior: Season 1 - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray
There are not a lot of TV on DVD releases on this week’s list and Batman Beyond is easily the best selling release.

Blu-ray Releases - Buy from Amazon:
Days of Wine and Roses - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
The Devil Rides Out - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord: The Complete Series - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray Combo Pack
The Human Monster: Collector’s Edition - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Complete Series - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Legend of the Demon Cat - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Man Of A Thousand Faces: Special Edition - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Matewan: The Criterion Collection - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray
Mr. Nice Guy - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Paganini Horror: Limited Edition - No Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack
Private School - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
The Ringu Collection: Special Edition Collector’s Set - No Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Scorpio Films: The Dutch Sex Wave Collection - No Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Senran Kagura: Shinovi Master - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
The Thing - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray
Two Evil Eyes: 3-Disc Limited Edition - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: Blu-ray Combo Pack
Watch Me When I Kill - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: DVD or Blu-ray
Yumeiro Patissiere - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: SD on Blu-ray
There is an eclectic mix of Blu-ray releases this week, but the two most well represented categories are horror and Anime.

3D Blu-ray Releases - Buy from Amazon:
The 3-D Nudie-Cuties Collection - No Reviews - Buy from Amazon: 3D Combo Pack
For the second weekend in a row, there’s a 3D release to talk about. And it’s porn. Strange.

4K Ultra HD Releases - Buy from Amazon:
Red Heat - Reviews - Buy from Amazon: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack
This is a great movie. I like it more than the average critic does. That said, I don’t know if it needs to be seen in 4K to be enjoyed.

C.S.Strowbridge

Filed under: DVD and Blu-ray Releases, Home Market Releases, Red Heat, Private School, Matewan, The Angry Birds Movie 2, Good Boys, 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, Luce, Yao Mao Zhuan, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Brian Banks, The Farewell, Mike Wallace is Here, A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish, Santa Girl, Godzilla

Home Market Releases for October 29th, 2019

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