Check out the Holiday video releases that big studios are set to deliver. They are some their hottest blockbusters coming out on Blu-ray and DVD. Most of the films may also be out there on VOD. The genre’s range from action thriller, horror to comedy and include some long awaited theatrical hits. We will be reviewing select titles so check back to get opinions from our writing staff. You might also discover a gem that you didn’t know existed or a hilarious comedy to brighten your day. Whether you’re on the lookout for horror, action-adventure, drama, comedy, crime or lifestyles— the list below has a lot to offer.
OCTOBER 2015
October 2, 2015
Avengers: Age of Ultron “Collector’s Editon”- Blu-ray & DVD
AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Iconic heroes are forced to reassemble and face their most intimidating enemy yet – ULTRON. Pushed to the brink of their physical and emotional limits, the team must recruit both new heroes and familiar allies to face an escalating danger that threatens the entire planet.
October 6, 2015
June-DVD
JUNE Nine-year-old June (Kennedy Brice, The Walking Dead) has been shuffled in and out of foster homes for years. And though she tries to be good, no matter where she goes, a trail of chaos and terror seems to follow. It’s only when June is sent to live with a new couple, Lily and Dave (Casper Van Dien, Starship Troopers), that it looks as if things might finally work out. Except this innocent child with the face of an angel is possessed by an ancient, malevolent entity that has hijacked her soul. Unless June can defeat the demon within, her new family – and mankind itself – are destined for destruction.
Will To Love- DVD
WILL TO LOVE Jamal Hawkins is a handsome bachelor who will soon be a very wealthy man. As the primary heir to the “Let It Roll” toilet paper corporation, Jamal is set to inherit his grandfather’s empire. Jamal’s world comes crashing down when he discovers that his grandfather has placed a stipulation on his inheritance. The bachelor must find a wife before his grandfather passes away within the next 90 days. As a man who doesn’t believe in marriage, Jamal is lost on what to do. Matters are further exasperated by Jamal’s conniving half sister, Monica, who calculates a way to steal the corporation right from under her sibling’s nose. In an effort to help, Jamal’s best friend, Danny, devises a plan to fool Jamal’s family and find a suitable wife as soon as possible. With the aid of his new secretary, Rachel, Danny’s one time fling, the trio comes together to hold a casting call for women of all shapes, types, colors and creeds, that might meet his grandfather’s high standards.
The Invoking 2- DVD
THE INVOKING 2 Although hundreds of disturbing paranormal events occur every year, most of these chilling encounters go unreported… until now. Bear witness as hapless victims experience the unspeakable terror of confronting demonic forces, murderous poltergeists and other evil entities that are dead set on claiming their souls. Descend into an abyss of waking nightmares as these bloodthirsty, malevolent spirits seek to possess their prey and drag them—kicking and screaming—to hell.
Mateo-DVD
MATEO Matthew Stoneman dreamed of pop stardom. Instead, he went to jail, learned Spanish, and emerged as “Mateo,” America’s first white mariachi singer. Mateo is on the brink of completing an album of original songs in Havana. But his estrangement from friends and family, his criminal past, and his love for Cuban women could derail him on his quest for fame. The New York Times calls it “a deeply complicated portrait of an angel-voiced musician.”
Nocturna- Blu-ray/DVD
NOCTURNA It’s Christmastime in New Orleans and children are mysteriously disappearing, stolen from their homes, taken off the street, dozens have vanished without a trace. Detective Harry Ganat and his partner Roy Cody have found a young girl in the home of a murdered swamper and she leads them to the den of her captors…the Molderos, a group of merciless vampires who feed on the blood of children. The detectives lives are spared by a troika of ancient vampires; Brisbane, Dimitri and Lydia—all seductive creatures who despise the Molderos as well. In exchange for protecting the detectives from their new enemies, the trio of “friendly” vampires offer them a deal—find the hidden lair of their mutual enemies and their lives will be spared and the other stolen children will be returned to them unharmed. But finding and killing the Molderos is not going to be easy and Harry soon finds himself questioned by the police, hunted by the Molderos at night, and caught in a deadly love triangle between Lydia and her ancient master, Brisbane.
Amnesiac- Blu-ray/DVD
AMNESIAC Kate Bosworth and Wes Bentley star in the psychological thriller AMNESIAC about a man who wakes up in bed suffering from memory loss after being in an accident, only to begin to suspect that his wife may not be his real wife and that a web of lies and deceit deepen inside the house where he soon finds himself a prisoner.
Apartment Troubles- DVD
APARTMENT TROUBLES follows the story of two co-dependent roommates, Olivia (Jennifer Prediger) and Nicole (Jess Weixler) who are not exactly sure how they’re going to make it when they get evicted from their shoebox apartment in Manhattan by their landlord (Jeffrey Tambor). The two flee to Los Angeles for the promise of sunshine. As one door slams shut, another opens. One tarot card reading later, the duo decides to take their performance art sensibilities to the mainstream by auditioning for a reality TV talent show. Inevitably, their friendship is tested along the way.
October 9, 2015
Tibetan Warrior- DVD
TIBETAN WARRIOR an acclaimed documentary following the journey of Loten Namling. A musician living in exile, Namling is devastated by the self-destructive ways his people have protested the Chinese. Hunziker and his lens follow Namling as he fights for his people the only way he knows how: making his way to the Dalai Lama to seek his help and wisdom.
October 13, 2015
Tomorrowland- Blu-ray/DVD
TOMORROWLAND Bound by a shared destiny, a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor jaded by disillusionment embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory as “Tomorrowland.”
San Andreas- Blu-ray/DVD
SAN ANDREAS In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey with his ex-wife across the state in order to rescue his daughter.
Edward Sissorhands: 25th Anniversary- Blu-ray
EDWARD SISSORHANDS: 25TH ANNIVERSARY Johnny Depp delivers the performance of a lifetime as Edward, an irresistibly charming creation with razor-sharp metal hands and a heart of gold. Edward’s lonely life in a Gothic castle changes forever when he meets a kindhearted Avon Lady (Dianne Wiest), who takes him to a pastel paradise known as Suburbia. Thanks to his fantastic talents, Edward becomes a neighborhood sensation, but when he falls in love with Kim (Winona Ryder), he must go to extraordinary lengths to protect her.
Justified: The Complete Series- Blu-ray & DVD
JUSTIFIED: THE COMPLETE SERIES will arrive on Blu-ray & DVD October 13. The Emmy®-Award winning drama starring Timothy Olyphant, will include all six seasons in addition to behind-the-scenes footage including three featurettes, a gag reel and more. The Limited Edition Blu-ray™ Set will also contain collectible packaging and a commemorative disc book with Justified flask.
October 20, 2015
Jurassic World- Blu-ray/DVD
JURASSIC WORLD Now, 22 years later, an even bigger and enormously popular attraction has risen on Isla Nubar: Jurassic World. To keep attendance high, the park operators introduce a new, genetically modified hybrid creature called Indominus Rex. Bigger, stronger and far more intelligent than any dinosaur that ever walked the earth; the secretive new breed also proves more dangerous than anyone ever anticipated.
The Exorcism of Molly Hartley- Blu-ray/DVD
THE EXORCISM OF MOLLY HARTLEY Molly Hartley (Sarah Lind; Wolfcop) is all grown up, but the unholy demon inside her lives on in this all-new, UNRATED sequel that takes terror to the next level! Six years after graduating high school — and discovering that a secret pact assigned her soul to the devil — Molly is suspected of murder and confined to a mental hospital, where she wreaks supernatural havoc on the staff and patients. Her only hope is an exorcism by a defrocked priest (Devon Sawa; Final Destination) looking to redeem himself and save Molly’s life before her hideous “transformation” is complete…but Satan has other plans!
October 27, 2015
Max- Blu-ray/DVD
MAX When Kyle Wincott is killed in the war, his war dog, Max, suffers from stress. Max is to be put down because he has trouble listening to anyone else, until he meets Justin, Kyle’s brother. Justin adopts and saves Max. Then both of their lives will never be the same again.
Sailor Moon R: Season 2 Part 2- DVD
SAILOR MOON R: SEASON 2 PART 2 After the sudden visitor Chibi-Usa falls from the sky and tries to say the Silver Crystal as her personal, Usagi shortly learns this cheeky little pink-haired woman is the least of her issues. The Black Moon Clan, of their endless quest to destroy Neo Crystal Tokyo and alter the longer term, have come again in time to deprave current day Tokyo! Together the Guardians battle the Black Moon’s darkish forces, however wrestle to know fact behind their sinister plan. Is there anybody the Sailor Guardians can flip to for solutions? That pink-haired woman might maintain the important thing to Sailor Moon’s victory in any case!
NOVEMBER 2015
November 3, 2015
Diabolical- Blu-ray/DVD
DIABOLICAL When a single mother (Ali Larter) and her two young children are tormented by an increasingly strange and intense presence in their quiet suburban home, she turns to her scientist boyfriend to take on the violent forces that paranormal experts are too frightened to face.
Some Kind of Hate-Blu-ray/DVD
SOME KIND OF HATE Relentless bullying has turned Lincoln’s life into a nightmare. But he soon learns the true meaning of terror when he is sent to a remote school for troubled teens and the harassments start all over again. Only this time, someone is watching – a teenage girl named Moira who was driven to suicide by vicious bullying years ago. When Lincoln accidentally summons Moira from the grave, he unleashes a vengeful and unstoppable force on a mission of blood-soaked revenge.
The End of the Tour- Blu-ray/DVD
THE END OF THE TOUR The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, ‘Infinite Jest.’
Vacation- Blu-ray/DVD
VACATION Hoping to bring his family closer together and to recreate his childhood vacation for his own kids, an adult Rusty Griswold takes his wife and two sons on a cross-country road trip to Walley World. Needless to say, things don’t go quite as planned.
Inside Out- Blu-ray/DVD
INSIDE OUT After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness – conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.
Breaking Through- DVD
BREAKING THROUGH When Casey, a dancer who is discovered on YouTube, gets thrust into the modern world of internet celebrity and culture, she must find a way to balance her true identity with her online persona, or risk losing everything she cares about.
Uncanny-DVD
UNCANNY For ten years, inventor David Kressen has lived in seclusion with his inventions, including Adam, a robot with incredible lifelike human qualities. When reporter Joy Andrews is given access to their unconventional facility, she is alternately repelled and attracted to the scientist and his creation. But as Adam exhibits emergent behavior of anger and jealousy towards her, she finds herself increasingly entangled in a web of deception where no one’s motives are easily decipherable.
Empire: Season 1- Blu-ray/DVD collectable Gold Record Edition
EMPIRE: SEASON 1 Set within a world of music, glamour, danger and power, EMPIRE is about a family dynasty that follows the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne. And now, own the original storyfrom the groundbreaking series on November 3rd as Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, brings you the special Director’s Cut, from Lee Daniels plus a collectible soundtrack and featured character cards.
Toy Story That Time Forgot- Blu-ray/DVD
TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT Disney•Pixar proudly presents a hilarious new animated “Toy Story” adventure. During one of Bonnie’s post-Christmas play dates, the “Toy Story” crew find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to ever return to Bonnie’s room. “Toy Story That Time Forgot” is an unforgettable tale packed with family fun and a must-have for every Pixar fan’s collection!
November 10, 2016
Trainwreck- Blu-ray/DVD
TRAINWRECK Since she was a little girl, it’s been drilled into Amy’s head by her rascal of a dad that monogamy isn’t realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo – enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment – but in actuality, she’s kind of in a rut. When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of the new article she’s writing, a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron Conners, Amy starts to wonder if other grown-ups, including this guy who really seems to like her, might be on to something.
Dick Van Dyke- The Complete Remastered Series- DVD
DICK VAN DYKE – THE COMPLETE REMASTERED SERIES Laugh along with one of the most beloved and acclaimed comedy classics of all time! This 15 Emmy Award-winning series explores the hilarious and heartwarming everyday world of Rob Petrie (Dick Van Dyke), his lovely wife Laura (Mary Tyler Moore) and his gifted crew of co-workers (Morey Amsterdam, Rose Marie, Richard Deacon and Carl Reiner), in one outrageous episode after another.
Pay the Ghost- Blu-ray/DVD
PAY THE GHOST intense and chilling thriller about one man’s desperate search for his missing child. One year after his young son disappeared during a Halloween carnival, Mike Lawford (Nicholas Cage) is haunted by eerie images and terrifying messages he can’t explain. Together with his estranged wife (Sarah Wayne Callies, The Walking Dead), he will stop at nothing to unravel the mystery and find their son—and, in doing so, he unearths a legend that refuses to remain buried in the past.
Terminator Genisys- Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, DVD
TERMINATOR GENISYS In the war of man against machine, Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney, The Divergent Series) is sent back to 1984 by resistance leader John Connor (Jason Clarke, Everest) to protect his young mother, Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke, “Game of Thrones”). However, this time unexpected events have altered the past and threaten the future for all mankind. Now Reese must join forces with Sarah and her “Guardian” (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to save the world and stop the next evolution of Terminators.
The Gambler- Blu-ray/DVD
THE GAMBLER Lit professor and gambler Jim Bennett’s debt causes him to borrow money from his mother and a loan shark. Further complicating his situation is his relationship with one of his students. Will Bennett risk his life for a second chance?
November 10, 2015
The Stanford Prison Experiment- DVD
THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT Twenty-four male students out of seventy-five were selected to take on randomly assigned roles of prisoners and guards in a mock prison situated in the basement of the Stanford psychology building.
November 17, 2015
Selma- Blu-ray/DVD
SELMA a chronicle of Martin Luther King’s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965.
November 24, 2015
Ricki and the Flash- Blu-ray/DVD
RICKI AND THE FLASH uplifting comedy Ricki and the Flash. In a film loaded with music and live performance, Streep stars as Ricki, a guitar heroine who gave up everything for her dream of rock-and-roll stardom, but is now returning home to make things right with her family. Merle Streep stars opposite her real-life daughter Mamie Gummer, who plays her fictional daughter; Rick Springfield, who takes on the role of a Flash member in love with Ricki; and Kevin Kline, who portrays Ricki’s long-suffering ex-husband.
American Ultra- Blu-ray/DVD
AMERICAN ULTRA Small-town stoner Mike Howell spends most of his time getting high and writing a graphic novel about a superhero monkey. What Mike doesn’t know is that he was trained by the CIA to be a lethal killing machine. When the agency targets him for termination, his former handler activates his latent skills, turning the mild-mannered slacker into a deadly weapon. Now, the utterly surprised Mike must use his new found abilities to save himself and his girlfriend from getting wasted.
A Christmas Horror Story-Blu-ray/DVD
A CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, peace and goodwill. But for some folks in the small town of Bailey Downs, it turns into something much less festive. When Krampus – the anti-Santa who punishes the naughty children – is summoned by a young boy, everyone’s fight for survival begins.
DECEMBER
December 1, 2015
Death Note: The Complete Series- Blu-ray
DEATH NOTE Light Yagami is a genius high school student who is about to learn about life through a book of death. When a bored shinigami, God of Death, named Ryuk drops a black notepad called a Death Note, Light receives power over life and death with the stroke of a pen. Determined to use this dark gift for the best, Light sets out to rid the world of evil… namely the people he believes to be evil
Writer, critic, film editor John Delia, Sr. has been on all sides of the movie business from publications to film making. He has worked as a film critic with ACED Magazine for more than 20 years and other publications for a total of 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. John is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and Critics Association of Central Florida Send John a message at jdelia@acedmagazine.com
