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The Toxic Avenger 4K/Blu-ray "Tox Set" Collection Review

The Toxic Avenger: A Gruesome and Bizarre Series of Films that established an institution of independent film The Toxic Avenger movies are a series of cult-classic horror-comedy films that took the B-movie genre by storm. Created by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, these films embrace their low-budget origins and deliver a unique blend of gore, dark humor, and social commentary. Thanks to the fine folks over at MVD I had a chance to revisit all four movies in the franchise, exploring their strengths, weaknesses, and overall impact on the genre. The Films THE TOXIC AVENGER (1984): Directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, THE TOXIC AVENGER is a film that defies categorization. It's a cult classic that has gained a dedicated fanbase over the years, and it's not hard to see why. The film stands out for its gleeful embrace of absurdity, over-the-top violence, and dark humor. At its core, THE TOXIC AVENGER is a B-movie through and through, and it revels in that distinction. The st...

Smallville: The Complete Series 20th Anniversary Edition - Soaring Onto Blu-ray For The First Time Ever On 10/19/21

It’s been 20 years since Clark Kent first arrived in Kansas, and in honor of the 20 th  Anniversary of the remarkable series,  Smallville: The Complete Series   20 th  Anniversary Edition  will soar onto Blu-ray for the first time ever from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on October 19, 2021. This set for the ultimate fan features all 218 episodes along with over 28 hours of bonus features from all 10 incredible seasons, plus Digital Copy (US Only).  Smallville: The Complete Series   20 th  Anniversary Edition  Blu-ray is priced to own at $179.99 SRP ($209.99 in Canada) and will also be available on DVD for  $154.99 SRP ($184.99 in Canada).   The groundbreaking, Emmy®-winning 10-season hit that redefined the origins of the world’s greatest super hero is all here – from Krypton refugee Kal-El’s arrival on Earth through his tumultuous teen years to Clark Kent’s final steps toward embracing his destiny as the Man of Steel. Relive a dec...

GIANT FROM THE UNKNOWN Blu-ray Review

GIANT FROM THE UNKNOWN  Director: Richard E. Chuna Stars: Sally Fraser, Buddy Baer, Morris Ankrum, and Bob Steele The picture above, says it all. If you see that image and want to know more, you should check out Richard E. Chuna's 1958 backyard horror schlockfest GIANT FROM THE UNKNOWN.  From a first-time director, writer, and producer the film has an infectious energy that's only possible from a group of people who have no idea what they are doing. If you imagine a film somewhere in between Ed Wood and Roger Corman you won't be far off.  Dr. Frederick Cleveland (Morris Ankrum) and his daughter Janet (Sally Fraser) are joined by scientific researcher Wayne Brooks (Ed Kemmer) in the pursuit of ancient artifacts from Vargas, a giant 500-year-old Spanish conquistador, you know that old chestnut. When a lightning storm interrupts their search, the team finds much more than artifacts when the long-lost Vargas returns to life, with a murderous rage and an ax to grind! While ama...

National hugging day names Big Hero 6 Baymax the most huggable character from last year

BIG HERO 6 Own It Early on Digital HD/Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) February 3, 2015 Bring It Home on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack on February 24, 2015 From Walt Disney Animation Studios (“Frozen,” “Wreck-It Ralph”), Disney's “ Big Hero 6” introduces you to a lovable robot who will change your world. Join Baymax (voice of Scott Adsit) and Hiro Hamada (voice of Ryan Potter) in a comic adventure that will make your heart soar as they learn about teamwork and becoming more than you thought you could be. With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “ Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy adventure that introduces Baymax, a lovable, personal companion robot, who forms a special bond with robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to Baymax and his diverse group of friends —  adrenaline junkie Go Go To...

A look at the Gone Girl Blu-Ray/DVD

The Year’s Most Talked-About Movie Comes to Blu-ray ™ and DVD January 13 Every Blu-ray Comes with the Collectible “ Amazing Amy: Tattle Tale ” Book LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Dec 9th, 2014) – Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will bring you to the edge of your seat when GONE GIRL hits Blu-ray™ and DVD January 13.  Based on Gillian Flynn’s New York Times Best Seller, GONE GIRL delivers critically-acclaimed performances from Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and the entire all-star ensemble.                                                     GONE GIRL — directed by David Fincher and based upon the global best seller by Gillian Flynn — unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage. On the occasion of his ...