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A Hyena in the Safe / Celluloid Dreams (2025)

A Hyena in the Safe (Blu-ray Review)

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Some merely listen to music and watch films, while others live to uncover something new and exciting with each turn. Call them explorers, call them tastemakers, wherever the case may be, they are unique personalities who are most happy digging through a bin of records ... Read More
The Plague / IFC (2025)

The Plague (Movie Review)

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Life can be difficult at any age, but the transition from twelve to becoming a true teenager is often one of the most challenging times of one’s life. Set for a limited theatrical release on Christmas Eve of 2025, before a wider release on January ... Read More
Body Puzzle / Kino Lorber (2025)

Body Puzzle (Blu-ray Review)

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One of Italy’s premier Horror filmmakers during the 1980s, Lamberto Bava stands along with other greats such as Dario Argento and Luci Fulci. Continuing in his family’s legacy, following in the footsteps of his father, Mario Bava, Lamberto Bava made a name all his own ... Read More
Gothic Tales / Kino Lorber (2025)

Gothic Tales (Blu-ray Review)

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In the modern age, when there are well over 200 visual media streaming services, it might seem inconceivable, but at one point, there were essentially three commercial television networks. Dubbed by some as the “Big Three,” you had CBS, NBC, and, of course, ABC. During ... Read More