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IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS

“Do you read Sutter Cane?” John Carpenter’s riff on Lovecraftian mythology with a meta twist receives a much needed 4K upgrade special edition, courtesy of Arrow Video. Chris Ward reviews the underrated film, whose reputation keeps growing year by year.

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CREEPSHOW 2

Arrow Video re-release the sequel to George Romero’s much loved anthology on a remastered 4K disc. Chris Ward reviews the polished up tribute to 50’s horror comics of this once maligned, now cult 80’s favourite.

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IN VITRO

In a climate ravaged future, a husband and wife conducting genetic experiments on their farm soon sense someone, or something, may be trying to get to them. Iain MacLeod reviews this low-key, low-budget sci-fi that is big on ideas with a dark secret at its heart.

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SOMNIUM

SOMNIUM - Dreams can come true, but so can nightmares in Racheal Cain’s directorial debut SOMNIUM. Chris Ward reviews the sci-fi/horror that sees Chloë Levine explore an all too familiar otherworldly landscape that sticks its fantastical in the background in favour of something more conventional.


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ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS

ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS - One of the most famous video nasties of all time receives an eye gouging 4K upgrade and wealth of new extras courtesy of Arrow Video. Chris Ward reviews this new release of Lucio Fulci’s gut munching classic.














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THE STUFF

 THE STUFF - Larry Cohen’s cult classic oozes onto disc once more in a 4K remaster courtesy of Arrow Video. Chris Ward reviews the old VHS favourite and finds it enjoyable as ever along with the extra serving of copious special features.













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TOURIST TRAP

TOURIST TRAP - A bunch of youths go for a drive in the country and come across a sinister waxworks museum run by friendly old Chuck Connors. What could go wrong? Chris Ward reviews the fondly remembered  and influential 70’s slasher re-released on Blu-Ray from 101 Films Black Label. 












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THE CREEP TAPES: SEASON ONE

THE CREEP TAPES: SEASON ONE - Mark Duplass returns as Peachfuzz, the over-friendly murderer who likes nothing more than filming and making his victims as awkward as possible his victims before dispatching them. Chris Ward reviews the Blu-ray of the recent SHUDDER series to see if it captures the strengths of the film in episodic format.

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CREEPOZOIDS

CREEPOZOIDS - Yet another VHS store perennial is released and upgraded on Blu-Ray, courtesy of 101 Films. Chris Ward reviews the low budget Alien knock off that makes up for its budgetary limitations with impressive creature FX and dollops of gore.





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SHRUNKEN HEADS

SHRUNKEN HEADS - The early 90’s DTV oddity is brought into the digital age courtesy of a Blu-ray upgrade from 101 Films. Chris Ward reviews the low budget comedy horror favourite.






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DOCTOR VAMPIRE

DOCTOR VAMPIRE - the latest in Eureka Entertainment’s long line of Hong Kong classics is given their usual pristine treatment. Chris Ward takes a look at this chaotic mix-up of vampires, English pubs, wuxia and heroic Taoist monks.


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THE GIFT

Arrow Video re-release Sam Raimi’s star-studded paranormal chiller from 2001 on an extras-packed Special Edition re-mastered in 4K. Chris Ward takes a look at one of Raimi’s less celebrated efforts to see if it’s ripe for rediscovery.



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CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD

Following on from last year’s 4K UHD release of Lucio Fulci’s THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY, Arrow Video have turned their attention to another of Fulci’s so-called ‘Gates of Hell Trilogy’ titles with 1980s CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD (which means you know what will be coming soon… hopefully).

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