Video Releases For January and February 2020

Upcoming in the next few months are a very good selection of movies on video and VOD.  Genre’s include romance, children’s/family animation, horror, drama, comedy and action films on DVD/Blu-ray/VOD/Digital HD and 4K.   The releases are of titles that were  in theaters,  on TV series as well as direct to video.  We will be updating the column so please frequent our Video Release page. The films may also be available on VOD or just Digital HD so look for the download information inside the video release box.

We will be reviewing select titles so keep in touch at www.acedmagazine.com 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, thriller, romance, crime, foreign, children’s or lifestyles— the list below has a lot to offer.

JANUARY 2020

January 7, 2020

16 Bars- DVD

16 BARS   a documentary that explores a unique rehabilitation effort in a Virginia jail that encourages inmates to write and record original music. In a makeshift recording studio located in the Richmond City Jail, four men collaborate with Grammy-winning recording artist Speech (Arrested Development) on an album behind bars. As the creative process forces each of these men to confront their painful pasts, it also opens new doors to their futures. 16 BARS is a look behind the U.S. criminal justice system’s revolving door, and at the issues of incarceration, rehabilitation, recidivism, and the cycle’s inevitable connection to homelessness.

The Nightshifter- Blu-ray/DVD

THE NIGHTSHIFTER Stênio works the graveyard shift in the morgue of a vast, violent city. Each night he prepares the lifeless corpses for examination, but he’s never alone. For Stênio can talk to the dead…and they talk back. But when the whispers of the dead reveal secrets of his own life, Stênio unleashes a curse that brings forth unimaginable danger and darkness.

 

Sequence Break- VOD, Digital HD

SEQUENCE BREAK  A reclusive video arcade repair technician has his reality fractured when a mysterious new arcade machine appears in his shop and a beautiful young woman enters his life, causing strange metaphysical forces, bizarre biochemical mutations and a shocking self-realization.

The Girl on the Third Floor- Blu-ray/DVD

THE GIRL ON THE THIRD FLOOR Bursting pipes, rotting walls, and unidentifiable slime were not what Don Koch expected when he convinced his wife Liz that he could rehab their new Victorian home himself. In over his head, under duress, and tempted by his old weaknesses, Don soon discovers that the house has its own dark, sordid history and won’t be so easy to renovate after al

The Shed- Blu-ray/DVD

THE SHED Stan and his best friend Dommer have put up with bullies their entire lives. All of that changes when Stan discovers he has a murderous vampire living in his shed. Seeing the bloodshed and destruction the monster is capable of, Stan knows he has to find a way to destroy it. But Dommer has a much more sinister plan in mind.

 The Lighthouse- Blu-ray/DVD

THE LIGHTHOUSE Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.

Mine 9- Blu-ray/DVD

MINE 9 Miners struggle to survive after an explosion leaves them trapped two miles underground.

Paradise Hills- Blu-ray/DVD

PARADISE HILLS On an isolated island, Uma (Emma Roberts) wakes up to find herself at Paradise Hills, a facility where high-class families send their daughters to become perfect versions of themselves. The facility is run by the mysterious Duchess (Milla Jovovich) where calibrated treatments including etiquette classes, vocal lessons, beauty treatments, gymnastics and restricted diets, resolve all physical and emotional shortcomings within two months. The outspoken Uma finds solace and friendship in other Paradise Hills residents — Chloe (Danielle McDonald), Yu (Awkwafina) and Mexican popstar Amarna (Eiza Gonzalez). Uma soon realizes that lurking behind all this beauty is a sinister secret. It’s a race against the clock as Uma and her friends try to escape Paradise Hills before it consumes them all.

Crown Vic- Blu-ray/DVD

CROWN VIC on one memorable night in the life of veteran patrol officer Ray Mandel and his trainee, ambitious rookie cop Nick Holland in LAPD’s Olympic Division. With two cop killers on the loose and hunting for more targets, Mandel and Holland must contend with a city about to boil over, as well as Jack VanZandt, an unhinged rogue cop out for payback running wild in their patrol zone. As the night wears on, Mandel finds himself in a desperate race against the clock to find a missing girl as he and Holland prowl the dangerous streets of LA in their police car, protected by only a few thin sheets of metal and glass

 

 

Imprisoned- Blu-ray/DVD, Streaming

IMPRISONED Dylan Burke (Juan Pablo Raba), attempts to move on from his former life as a criminal with his true love, Maria (Juana Acosta). He soon realizes that his past will continue to haunt him when he learns the new local prison warden, Daniel Calvin (Laurence Fishburne), has not forgiven him for a previously committed crime.

 

Joker- Blu-ray/DVD

JOKER Forever alone in a crowd, Arthur Fleck seeks connection. Yet, as he trods the sooted Gotham City streets and rides the graffitied mass transit rails of a hostile town teeming with division and dissatisfaction, Arthur wears two masks. One, he paints on for his day job as a clown. The other he can never remove; it’s the guise he projects in a futile attempt to feel he’s a part of the world around him, and not the misunderstood man whom life is repeatedly beating down.

January 10, 2020

Reality Queen- DVD, Theaters, Digital

REALITY QUEEN In the tradition of Best in Show and A Mighty Wind, and inspired by today’s obsession with reality TV and social media stars, writer-director Steven Jay Bernheim’s clever mockumentary fixes on a Paris Hilton-esque heiress named “London” (newcomer Julia Faye West) who is struggling to regain fame after being pushed out of the limelight by three Kardashian-type sisters named “The Kims.” London’s life is a self-indulgent maelstrom of product endorsements, talent managers, pet psychics, private jets, fashion shows, yachts, and a celebrity posse.  This parody of America’s infatuation with fame raises the question: are these celebs-for-no-reason marketing geniuses, or are they just the accidental beneficiaries of the American public’s stupidity?

January 14, 2020

The Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez- Netflix 1-15-20

THE KILLER INSIDE: THE MIND OF AARON HERNANDEZ As a gifted young football athlete from Bristol, Connecticut, Aaron Hernandez had capitalized rapidly on his promise, playing for a top tier college program before being drafted into the National Football League at the age of 20. But in 2013, fresh off of a newly inked five-year, $40 million contract with the New England Patriots, Hernandez would become a household name for the most infamous murder case involving an American athlete since OJ Simpson.

 

Gemini Man- Blu-ray/DVD

GEMINI MAN Gemini Man is an innovative action-thriller starring Will Smith as Henry Brogan, an elite assassin, who is suddenly targeted and pursued by a mysterious young operative that seemingly can predict his every move.  The film is directed by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Ang Lee and produced by renowned producers Jerry Bruckheimer, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger.  Also starring are Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen and Benedict Wong.

The Bird Catcher-  Blu-ray/DVD

THE BIRD CATCHER  a suspenseful, coming of age story set against the backdrop of violence and prejudice. Inspired by the little known actual stories of Norwegian Jews during World War II. This film uncovers a hidden slice of history that grips at the heart and inspires us all at the deepest level – it’s a profound fable of identity and loss, of forced migration and the cost of war.

Autonomy- Blu-ray/DVD

AUTONOMY Celebrated journalist and author Malcolm Gladwell leads the first comprehensive documentary look at self-driving cars in Autonomy. The film is a cinematic exploration of the world of automated vehicles — from their technical history to the personal narratives of those affected by them to the many unanswered questions about how this technology will affect modern society. Autonomy features interviews with industry pioneers and scenes with cutting-edge ”AVs” in action around the world. Inspired by a special issue of Car and Driver, Autonomy reinforces the context of where the ”car” meets the coming revolution in mobility, presenting an essential primer on the subject and how it will affect you.

Mister America- Blu-ray/DVD

MISTER AMERICA follows Tim Heidecker’s delusional attempt to enter the world of politics. After beating a murder charge for selling faulty e-cigarettes at an EDM festival, Tim seeks revenge by running an absurd campaign to unseat the San Bernardino District Attorney. Fueled by ego and ignorance, he tries to surmount a lack of experience, funds and likeability by personally connecting with unsuspecting constituents. It does not go well.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil- Blu-ray/DVD

MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL Maleficent travels to a grand old castle to celebrate young Aurora’s upcoming wedding to Prince Phillip. While there, she meets Aurora’s future mother-in-law — a conniving queen who hatches a devious plot to destroy the land’s fairies. Hoping to stop her, Maleficent joins forces with a seasoned warrior and a group of outcasts to battle the queen and her powerful army.

 

Running With The Devil– Blu-ray/DVD

RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL A tenacious federal agent traces the supply line of a group of cagey and experienced cocaine dealers.

Jexi- Blu-ray/DVD

JEXI Phil has a major dependency issue — he’s addicted to his cellphone. He has no friends and his love life is nonexistent. Forced to upgrade to a new phone, Phil soon learns that the latest model comes with Jexi — an artificial intelligence life coach, virtual assistant and cheerleader. With its help, he begins to get a real life. But as he becomes less dependent on the phone, Jexi starts to morph into a tech nightmare that’s determined to keep Phil all to itself.

Line of Duty- Blu-ray/DVD

LINE OF DUTY A disgraced cop teams up with a livestreaming news broadcaster to try and save the police chief’s kidnapped daughter.

Beyond The Law- Blu-ray/DVD

BEYOND THE LAW Police officer Daniel Saxon (Charlie Sheen) goes undercover in an effort to topple a motorcycle gang whose members deal in illegal weapons and drugs. To prove himself to the gang’s leader, a thug called “Blood” (Michael Madsen), Saxon engages in a series of dangerous acts.

January 17, 2020

The Wave- VOD/Select Theaters

THE WAVE Frank (Long), an opportunistic insurance lawyer, who thinks he’s in for the time of his life when he goes out on the town to celebrate an upcoming promotion with his co-worker, Jeff (Faison). But their night takes a turn for the bizarre when Frank is dosed with a hallucinogen that completely alters his perception of the world, taking him on a psychedelic quest through board meetings, nightclubs, shootouts, and alternate dimensions. As Frank ping-pongs between reality and fantasy, he finds himself on a mission to find a missing girl, himself… and his wallet.

Betty Davis- DVD

BETTY DAVIS a documentary on an aspiring songwriter from a small steel town, Betty arrived on the 70’s scene to break boundaries for women with her daring personality, iconic fashion and outrageous funk music. She befriended Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone, wrote songs for the Chambers Brothers and the Commodores, and married Miles – startlingly turning him from jazz to funk on the album she named “Bitches Brew”.

January 21, 2020

The Addams Family- Blu-ray/DVD

THE ADDAMS FAMILY- The eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams’ friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families.

Age Out- Blu-ray/DVD

AGE OUT Fresh out of foster care at age 18, a young drifter turns to petty crime to survive, and discovers an impossible love in an unlikely friend.

Zombieland Double Tap- Blu-ray/DVD

ZOMBIELAND DOUBLE TAP Zombie slayers Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita and Little Rock leave the confines of the White House to travel to Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. Along the way, they encounter other post-apocalyptic warriors and a group of survivors who find refuge in a commune. The scrappy fighters must now rely on their wits and weapons more than ever as they soon find themselves in a relentless battle against smarter, faster and seemingly indestructible zombies.

 

Countdown- Blu-ray/DVD

COUNTDOWN When a nurse downloads an app that claims to predict the moment a person will die, it tells her she only has three days to live. With the clock ticking and a figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.

Black and Blue- Blu-ray/DVD

BLACK AND BLUE a fast-paced action thriller about a rookie cop (Academy Award^® nominee Naomie Harris) who inadvertently captures the murder of a young drug dealer on her body cam. After realizing that the murder was committed by corrupt cops, she teams up with the one person from her community who is willing to help her (Tyrese Gibson) as she tries to escape both the criminals out for revenge and the police who are desperate to destroy the incriminating footage.

Pain and Glory- Blu-ray/DVD

PAIN AND GLORY tells of a series of re encounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline. Some of them in the flesh, others remembered: his childhood in the 60s, when he emigrated with his parents to a village in Valencia in search of prosperity, the first desire, his first adult love in the Madrid of the 80s, the pain of the breakup of that love while it was still alive and intense,

The Courier- Blu-ray/DVD

THE COURIER When a courier in London is set to deliver some packages, everything changes when she discovers that one of the packages she’s transporting is a bomb.

 

January 28, 2020

Edge of the Axe- Blu-ray

EDGE OF THE AXE The rural community of Paddock County is being rocked by the crazed exploits of an axe-wielding psychopath, who stalks the night in a black trenchcoat and mask. As the victims pile up, the authorities attempt to keep a lid on the situation, whilst computer whizz-kid Gerald and girlfriend Lillian seek to unmask the killer before the town population reaches zero.

 

Black Angel- Blu-ray

BLACK ANGEL When singer Mavis is slain in her apartment, the men in her life become suspects. There is Martin, her musician ex-husband, nursing a broken heart; there is the shady nightclub owner Marko and there is Kirk, the adulterer who found his mistress’s body and fled. When Kirk is convicted of the crime, his long-suffering wife Catherine joins forces with the heartbroken Martin to uncover the truth…

My Life is Murder: Series 1- Blu-ray/DVD

MY LIFE IS MURDER: SERIES 1, The series follows retired cop Alexa Crowe, but with her old boss regularly asking for her insight on cold cases and a young police data-analyst eager to be mentored—whether Alexa wants to or not—Alexa can’t seem to stop solving crime. Tenacious and unapologetic, Alexa brings her dry wit and brash style as she contends with a suspicious death at a competitive cooking school, a murder in an exclusive cycling club, a woman who fell from the balcony of a male escort’s apartment, a locked-room mystery, and more.

Parasite- Blu-ray/DVD

PARASITE Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan. In order to rise above it all they devise a diabolical plan that will increase their wealth from 0 to unbelievable. Number one pick for best movie by the Southeastern Film Critic’s Association and Golden Globes.

Above the Clouds- Blu-ray/DVD

ABOVE THE CLOUDS Creative, headstrong Charlie is nothing like her conventional parents. So when a card arrives on her 18th birthday and reveals that her real father is William Malone, a man she’s never met, he seems like the missing piece she’s been yearning for.

The Siren- Blu-ray/DVD

THE SIREN  an enthralling, seductive and creepy supernatural tale about cursed star-crossed lovers. Tom rents a cabin on a secluded lake marked by a local legend of a lovelorn spirit who haunts the surrounding woods and drowns anyone she encounters. Drawn to her immediately, Tom knows he has found his soulmate in the seemingly human Nina, who must battle to repress her demonic instincts when she feels the same towards him. Meanwhile, a man possessed by vengeance circles the pair, getting ever closer to tracking down the monster that murdered his husband… Part dark fairy tale and part elegant nightmare, THE SIREN is a heart-wrenching story of passion and revenge that will take hold of you and never let you go.

Harriet- Blu-ray/DVD

HARRIET Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, HARRIET tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes.  Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.

 

 

 

 

Terminator: Dark Fate- Blu-ray/DVD

TERMINATOR: DARK FATE In Mexico City, a newly modified liquid Terminator — the Rev-9 model — arrives from the future to kill a young factory worker named Dani Ramos. Also sent back in time is Grace, a hybrid cyborg human who must protect Ramos from the seemingly indestructible robotic assassin. But the two women soon find some much-needed help from a pair of unexpected allies — seasoned warrior Sarah Connor and the T-800 Terminator.

 

Motherless Brooklyn- Blu-ray/DVD

MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN Lionel Essrog is a lonely private detective who doesn’t let Tourette’s syndrome stand in the way of his job. Gifted with a few clues and an obsessive mind, Lionel sets out to solve the murder of Frank Minna — his mentor and only friend. Scouring the jazz clubs and slums of Brooklyn and Harlem, Essrog soon uncovers a web of secrets while contending with thugs, corruption and the most dangerous man in the city.

FEBRUARY 2020

February  4, 2020

Stan the Man-VOD

STAN THE MAN Stan Mann (Steven Chase), a new money multi-millionaire, whose life consists of ladies, gambling and booze, lives at a 5-star hotel where the staff tends to his every need. Known as “Stan the Man” for his extreme generosity, he gets mixed up in a casino gambling scheme with Russian Mobsters and in one fateful bet, Stan loses everything. Planning to drown his sorrows in a bottle, Stan is critically wounded in a liquor store robbery, where he takes the bullet intended for the store clerk, Kristi (Anne Leighton). During a near-death experience in the ER, a slightly resentful Angel gives Stan 30 days to change his ways and redeem himself, and find his one true love.

Midway- 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Digital HD

MIDWAY centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude, and bravery to overcome the odds.

 

Invasion Planet Earth- DVD, Digital HD, VOD

INVASION PLANET EARTH After the death of his young daughter, Thomas Dunn is a broken man.  When his wife falls pregnant again, he cannot believe their luck. However, his joy is short lived, as on the very same day the people of Earth become plagued with terrifying visions of the end of the world. When a gigantic, all-consuming alien mothership appears in the sky and launches a ruthless attack on Earth’s cities, chaos and destruction follows! Tom must find the strength and wisdom to save his wife and unborn child. However, first he must confront a shocking truth. A truth which threatens the key to the survival of the human race.

 

The Hunt for Vlad The Impaler- Blu-ray/DVD. VOD

THE HUNT FOR VLAD THE IMPALER Set in the mid 15th century, Director Osman Kaya brings to life the true story of the evil dictator Vlad The Impaler and the fearless cavalry unit from the Ottoman army chosen to assassinate him. This tyrannical story of vengeance and bloodshed lays way to a brutal battle between good and evil.

 

High Strung Free Dance- Blu-ray/DVD, VOD

HIGH STRUNG FREE DANCE  Zander Raines, a dazzling young choreographer (Thomas Doherty), gives the break of a lifetime to two hopeful artists when he casts a stunning contemporary dancer, Barlow (Juliet Doherty) and innovative pianist, Charlie (Harry Jarvis) in New York’s most-anticipated new Broadway show: Free Dance. But the move throws off the show’s delicate creative balance when Charlie falls hard for Barlow while Zander embraces her as his muse. The emotions run hot igniting a rollercoaster of impassioned rivalry, romance and determination. The question is, how much are these talented artists willing to risk for love?

Mon Mon Mon Monsters- Blu-ray/DVD

MON MON MON MONSTERS  a group of classmates doing community service discover two flesh-eating creatures hiding in an old building. One of the creatures is able to escape, but they capture the other one, torturing her while trying to learn what she really is. It soon becomes clear that the first creature’s escape has dire consequences, as she hunts them down and stops at nothing to free her sister.

 

Trauma Center- Blu-ray/DVD

TRAUMA CENTER  a vengeful police detective determined to solve the murders of his partner and an informant. Wakes joins forces with Madison, a witness injured during the shootings. After the killers pursue Madison across the abandoned floor of a hospital, she confirms Wakes’s worst fears: the two men are actually corrupt vice cops covering up a crime. As Wakes vows revenge, this heart-pounding action-thriller reaches an explosive climax.

Serendipity- Blu-ray/DVD

SERENDIPITY a documentary – French multi-disciplinary artist Prune Nourry, a survivor of breast cancer, connects her disease to her work.

Restricted Area- DVD

RESTRICTED AREA  Four blue-collar friends, recently laid off from the steel mill, take one last camping trip into the wilderness when they discover a backwoods cult with a cataclysmic agenda and must fight to survive.

Playing with Fire- Blu-ray/DVD

PLAYING WITH FIRE When straight-laced fire superintendent Jake Carson and his elite team of firefighters come to the rescue of three siblings, they quickly realize that no amount of training could prepare them for their most challenging job yet — babysitting. As their lives, jobs and depot get turned upside down, the three men soon learn that children — much like fires — are wild and unpredictable.

Doctor Sleep- Blu-ray/DVD

DOCTOR SLEEP  Struggling with alcoholism, Dan Torrance remains traumatized by the sinister events that occurred at the Overlook Hotel when he was a child. His hope for a peaceful existence soon becomes shattered when he meets Abra, a teen who shares his extrasensory gift of the “shine.” Together, they form an unlikely alliance to battle the True Knot, a cult whose members try to feed off the shine of innocents to become immortal.

The Nightingale- Blu-ray/DVD

THE NIGHTINGALE Clare, a young Irish convict, chases a British officer through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness and is bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence the man committed against her family. On the way, she enlists the services of Aboriginal tracker Billy, who is marked by trauma from his own violence-filled past.

 

Last Christmas- Blu-ray/DVD

LAST CHRISTMAS Nothing seems to go right for young Kate, a frustrated Londoner who works as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop. But things soon take a turn for the better when she meets Tom — a handsome charmer who seems too good to be true. As the city transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, Tom and Kate’s growing attraction turns into the best gift of all — a Yuletide romance.

 

Rabid- Blu-ray/DVD

RABID Horribly disfigured after a freak accident, doctors perform a radical medical procedure on an aspiring young fashion designer. But when the bandages come off, the side effects soon cause her to develop an insatiable appetite for human blood.

 

 

Waves- Blu-ray/DVD

WAVES Tyler is a high school wrestler on the verge of a full college scholarship under tremendous pressure from his domineering father.  When Tyler is pushed to the brink, his actions threaten to tear his close-knit family apart, deeply affecting his younger sister, who is navigating her own path of growing up and falling in love.

 

February 11, 2020

Mindgames- Blu-ray/DVD, Digital HD

MINDGAMES Trapped in an unhappy marriage, Dana Lund and his wife, Rita try to breathe new life into their relationship by taking a trip through northern California with their 10-year-old son Kevin. Along the way they pick up Eric an amiable hitchhiker who’s a psychology student. But Eric’s charm masks the fact that he is psychotic. Sensing the Lund’s vulnerability, he decides to take control of the family, then destroy it through deceit and emotional manipulation. At first the Lunds are easy prey until they realize they’ve become victims of a bizarre reign of terror.

Making Waves- Blu-ray/DVD

MAKING WAVES – Documentary An exploration of the history, artistry, and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a look at their actual process of creation and discovery.

Line of Desdent- Blu-ray/DVD

LINE OF DESCENT  follows a dysfunctional, mafia family of three brothers as they fight over their father’s estate, while a cop (Indian star Abhay Deol) carries them to their tragic ending.

Roma- Blu-ray/DVD

ROMA Cleo is one of two domestic workers who help Antonio and Sofía take care of their four children in 1970s Mexico City. Complications soon arise when Antonio suddenly runs away with his mistress and Cleo finds out that she’s pregnant. When Sofía decides to take the kids on vacation, she invites Cleo for a much-needed getaway to clear her mind and bond with the family.

Hell on the Border- Blu-ray/DVD

HELL ON THE BORDER A former slave becomes the first black deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River in the late 1800’s.

February 18, 2020

WE- Blu-ray/DVD

WE During one hot summer, eight privileged but bored suburban teens begin to pull a series of harmless pranks which quickly escalate into increasingly depraved games. Their descent from innocence to ruthless predators involve arson, prostitution, pornography, assault and blackmail. Drenched in bared flesh and naked nihilism the film is reminiscent of the films of Harmony Korine, Larry Clark and Lars von Trier.Adapted from the novel “Wij” by Elvis Peeters.  NOTE:  A film considered controversial even by Artsploitation’s admittedly amoral standards.

21 Bridges- Blu-ray/DVD

21 BRIDGES After uncovering a massive conspiracy, an embattled NYPD detective joins a citywide manhunt for two young cop killers. As the night unfolds, he soon becomes unsure of who to pursue — and who’s in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, authorities decide to take extreme measures by closing all of Manhattan’s 21 bridges to prevent the suspects from escaping.

Frankie- Blu-ray/DVD

FRANKIE Unfolding over the course of a late summer’s day in the fabled resort town of Sintra, Portugal, FRANKIE follows three generations who have gathered for a vacation organized by the family matriarch (Isabelle Huppert). In this fairy tale setting, husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and lovers – stirred by their romantic impulses – discover the cracks between them, as well as unexpected depth of feeling.

The Good Liar- Blu-ray/DVD

THE GOOD LIAR Career con artist Roy Courtnay can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish online. As Betty opens her life and home to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her, turning what should be a cut-and-dry swindle into the most treacherous tightrope walk of his life.

 

February 25, 2020.

Frozen II- Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack,  4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Digital HD

FROZEN II Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraordinary gift — the power to create ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by the people of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself strangely unsettled. After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom — an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery.

 

 

Manon- Blu-ray

MANON  film follows Manon, a village girl accused of collaborating with the Nazis who is rescued from execution by a former French Resistance fighter. The couple move to Paris, but their relationship turns stormy as they struggle to survive. Eventually escaping to Palestine, the pair attempt a desert crossing in search of the happiness which seems to forever elude them…

One Missed Call Trilogy- Blu-ray

ONE MISSED CALL TRILOGY  In the first installment in the trilogy, student Yoko receives a phone message from her future self, ending with her death scream. Two days later, she dies in a rail collision. As the phone curse spreads, Yoko’s friend Yumi joins forces a detective whose sister met the same gruesome fate. Mimiko’s curse continues to wreak bloody havoc in two sequels – One Missed Call 2 and One Missed Call: Final

 

Deadly Manor- Blu-ray

DEADLY MANOR A group of youngsters make an unscheduled stop-off at an abandoned mansion to spend the night. But the property is full of foreboding signs – a blood-stained car wreck in the garden, coffins in the basement, scalps in the closet, and photographs of a mysterious woman adorning every corner of the house. The group will uncover the terrifying truth that lurks behind the walls of this dreadful place.

 

Goalie- DVD

GOALIE The life of a professional hockey player was not always a glamorous one. For legendary goaltender Terry Sawchuk, each save means one more gash to his unmasked face and one more drink to numb the pain. Even with a wife and seven children at home, he is haunted by the void left from his childhood which he tried to fill with cheering crowds. Sawchuk traveled across the country racking up 103 shutouts and 400 stitches to his face, proving that this is a man who lives, breathes, and dies a goalie.

After  We Leave- Blu-ray/DVD

AFTER WE LEAVE After We Leave is a sci-fi drama about a man struggling to find his wife, who he abandoned six years ago, before their visa to immigrate to an off-world colony expires.

Rag Doll- Blu-ray/DVD

RAG DOLL In an attempt to escape the systemic violence in her life, inexperienced Nora Phoenix enters an MMA tournament with high hopes to save her mother’s life and change hers forever. But when Nora realizes her biggest fight might not be in the ring, she must learn how to fight with her mind or risk losing everything.

V.C. Andrews’ Casteel Family 5 Movie Series- DVD

V.C. ANDREWS’ CASTEEL FAMILY 5 MOVIE SERIES  The best-selling family drama books by V.C. Andrews come to life in their Lifetime® Original movies Heaven, Dark Angel, Fallen Hearts, Gates of Paradise, and Web of Dreams, available for the first time in this complete 5-film collection. The Casteel family’s deeply rooted chaos and drama

Synonyms- Blu-ray/DVD

SYNONYMS   Tom Mercier plays Yoav, a disaffected young Israeli who flees Tel Aviv for Paris to start a new life. Desperate to erase his origins, Yoav sees France as his only hope for salvation. He vows not to utter a single word of Hebrew, his French dictionary becoming his constant companion. He is swiftly befriended by a strange young French couple who enmesh him in a very Parisian love triangle. Synonyms explores the challenges of putting down roots in a new place.

Color Out of Space- Blu-ray/DVD

COLOR OUT OF SPACE After a meteorite lands in the front yard of their farmstead, Nathan Gardner (Nicolas Cage) and his family find themselves battling a mutant extraterrestrial organism as it infects their minds and bodies, transforming their quiet rural life into a technicolor nightmare.

MARCH 2020

March 3, 2020

Carol of the Bells- DVD, Digital HD

CAROL OF THE BELLS  A young man with a troubled past seeks out his biological mother. His world is turned upside down upon discovering that she is developmentally disabled. Unable to work through this new discovery on his own, the man’s wife takes matters into her own hands forcing her husband to face the truth and heal the past.

The Furies- Blu-ray/DVD

THE FURIES when Kayla wakes up in a coffin-like box in the middle of the woods, the first thing she sees is a terrifying masked man with an axe running straight for her. As she runs to try to get away, she realizes she is part of an insane and deadly game. There are six other women running scared in the woods, each with a masked assassin assigned to protect them and kill everyone else. Kayla races to save herself and as many women as she can, but when they start to turn on each other, her killer instinct is unleashed as she does whatever it takes to survive.

March 10, 2020

Bombshell- Blu-ray/DVD

BOMBSHELL When Gretchen Carlson slaps Fox News founder Roger Ailes with a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, not a soul could predict what would happen next. Her decision leads to Fox News correspondent Megyn Kelly coming forward with her own story, as well as multiple other women, inciting a movement that reverberates around the world.

The Ten Commandments- Blu-ray/Digibook 

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS  tells the story of the life of Moses (Charlton Heston).  Once favored in the Pharaoh’s (Yul Brynner) household, Moses turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom.  This spectacular release features three Blu-ray Discs^™ and includes not only the fully restored 1956 version of the film, but also DeMille’s original 1923 silent version, as well as a 16-page booklet featuring rare photos and historical facts about both productions.  The set also includes an in-depth, 73-minute documentary entitled “The Ten Commandments: Making Miracles,” commentary on the 1956 film by Katherine Orrison, author of “Written in Stone: Making Cecil B. DeMille’s Epic, The Ten Commandments,” newsreel footage of the film’s New York premiere, theatrical trailers, hand-tinted footage of the Exodus and Parting of the Red Sea sequence from the 1923 version, a two-color Technicolor segment, and photo galleries.

APRIL 2020

April 14, 2020

FIRST SNOW After his car breaks down in a desolate town, a slick salesman, Jimmy Starks (Pearce), visits a fortune teller (Simmons) to kill some time. But the psychic’s ominous reading sends Jimmy’s life into a tailspin when he learns that his life will soon end, but he is safe at least, until the first snow of the season. Now, with his ultimate fate looming nearer, Jimmy becomes obsessed with revisiting his past in hopes of changing his destiny before it’s too late.

 

Even Money- Blu-ray/DVD

EVEN MONEY Struggling writer Kate loses her family’s savings at a casino; a washed-up magician tries to help Carol regain her money; Clyde (Whitaker) owes so much money to his dangerous bookie that he asks his NBA-destined nephew to throw the game. Even Money is a cautionary thriller about addiction and deception that hits a jackpot of suspense.

 

Haven- Blu-ray/DVD

HAVEN, On the idyllic shores of the Cayman Islands, Shy  and Andrea  share a secret her parents can never know… they are in love. But a night of passion leads to their discovery and a devastating act of vengeance by Andrea’s brother. Meanwhile, a shady American businessman  has fled with his daughter to the Islands to avoid federal prosecution, only to be drawn into a dangerous web of deceit. As lives intersect and truths are revealed, a chain reaction of violence is set in motion that will determine whether love can survive the fall of paradise in this thriller

 

Possession- Blu-ray/DVD

POSSESSION a mesmerizing thriller. Newlyweds Jess  and Ryan ) seem to have it all until a car accident renders both Ryan and his brother Roman comatose. But things spin even more eerily out of control when Roman awakens and tries to convince Jess that he is her husband. Beside herself with fear and grief, Jess grapples with one question: Could the man before her actually be the man she lost….or does something far more sinister await her in his arms?