Video Releases For October, November, December 2018

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.  The most notable are Mission Impossible: Fallout, Skyscraper, Incredibles 2 and Papillon.  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.

OCTOBER 2018

October 2, 2018

S.M.A.R.T. Chase-Blu-ray/DVD

S.M.A.R.T. CHASE A private security agent gets ambushed while trying to transport a valuable Chinese antique out of Shanghai. With help from his team, he must now battle his way through a gang of thugs to reclaim the prized possession — and his reputation. Stars Orlando Bloom

Sleep No More- DVD, VOD, Digital HD

SLEEP NO MORE five graduate students are conducting a study to prove the theory that once you’ve passed 200 hours without sleep, you will never need sleep again. As the hours tick by and their struggle to stay awake intensifies, they each start to have strange and unsettling experiences. Visions from the past, violent impulses and terrifying waking nightmares begin to take hold and turn this experiment into a desperate fight for survival. (Horror)

Housewife- DVD, VOD, Digital HD

HOUSEWIFE  Haunted by a horrific childhood trauma for twenty years, Holly struggles with vivid, disturbing nightmares that leave her detached and unable to live a normal life. Then an old friend recommends Holly meet with charismatic cult leader Bruce O’Hara, and she is led on a twisted journey of waking dreams that will begin to unravel the fabric of reality and reveal the truth about Holly’s family…a terrifying destiny. (Horror)

Rodin- Blu-ray/DVD

RODIN  Constantly working, sculptor Auguste Rodin shares his life with his lifelong partner, Rose (Séverine Caneele, Humanité), and his mistress, the young Camille Claudel (Izïa Higelin, Summertime), the gifted student who becomes his assistant and a talented sculptor in her own right during a decade of passion, mutual admiration and creative collaboration.Following their painful breakup, Rodin continues to work relentlessly while facing both the rejection and enthusiasm provoked by the sensuality and originality of his sculptures. Rodin’s statue of Balzac, long in the making and rejected during his lifetime, will become the starting point of modern sculpture.

Molly- Blu-ray/DVD

MOLLY Molly is an electrifying and imaginative tale of one young woman’s determined struggle to survive in an inhospitable world. In a barren landscape ravished by war, a super-powered young woman roams the violent post-apocalyptic landscape, armed only with a bow and arrow, to confront the dangers around her.  When a sadistic ringmaster who runs an underground fight club hears of her supernatural abilities, he sends his sociopathic marauders to capture her and make her a star attraction in his cage fights.

The First Purge- Blu-ray/DVD

THE FIRST PURGE To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the others, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation. (Horror/Crime)

 

Sicario: Day of the Soldado- Blu-ray/DVD

SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO FBI agent Matt Graver calls on mysterious operative Alejandro Gillick when Mexican drug cartels start to smuggle terrorists across the U.S. border. The war escalates even further when Alejandro kidnaps a top kingpin’s daughter to deliberately increase the tensions. When the young girl is seen as collateral damage, the two men will determine her fate as they question everything that they are fighting for.

Leave No Trace-Blu-ray/DVD

LEAVE NO TRACE A father and daughter live a perfect but mysterious existence in Forest Park, a beautiful nature reserve near Portland, Ore., rarely making contact with the world. But when a small mistake tips them off to authorities, they are sent on an increasingly erratic journey in search of a place to call their own.

Blade of the Immortal- Blu-ray/DVD

BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL Cursed with immortality, a highly skilled samurai in feudal Japan promises to help a young woman avenge the death of her parents. Their mission leads them into a bloody battle with a ruthless warrior and his band of master swordsmen.

Blue Iguana- Blu-ray/DVD

BLUE IGUANA Small time crooks Eddie and Paul are in over their heads when a cute London lawyer hires them to steal a rare jewel. Meanwhile, a mullet-haired gangster wants the gem for himself. Bullets and sparks fly in this pond-hopping comedic caper.

The 12th Man- Blu-ray/DVD

THE 12TH MAN  After a failed anti-Nazi sabotage mission leaves his 11 comrades dead, Norwegian resistance fighter Jan Baalsrud finds himself fleeing from the Gestapo through the snowbound reaches of Scandinavia.

Joseph W. Sarno Retrospect Series- Blu-ray

JOSEPH W. SARNO RETROSPECT SERIES a trio of his films that include  Confessions Of A Young American Housewife, Sin In The Suburbs, and Warm Nights Hot Pleasures. Adults Only

October 9, 2018

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation-Blu-ray/DVD

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3   It’s smooth sailing for Drac’s Pack as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions, and catching up on their moon tans. But the dream vacation turns into a nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could destroy all of monsterkind.

Skyscraper- 4K, Blu-ray/DVD

SKYSCRAPER Will Sawyer is a former FBI agent and U.S. war veteran who now assesses security for skyscrapers. While he’s on assignment in China, the world’s tallest and safest building catches on fire — and Will gets framed for it. Now a wanted man and on the run, he must find those responsible, clear his name and somehow rescue his family members when they become trapped inside the inferno.

Don’t Worry He Won’t Get Far On Foot- Blu-ray/DVD

DON’T WORRY HE WON’T GET FAR ON FOOT After nearly dying in a car accident, the last thing Oregon slacker John Callahan intends to do is give up alcohol. Encouraged by his girlfriend and a charismatic sponsor, Callahan reluctantly enters a treatment program and discovers that he has a knack for drawing. The budding artist soon finds himself with a new lease on life when his edgy and irreverent newspaper cartoons gain a national and devoted following.

A Prayer Before Dawn-Blu-ray/DVD

A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN The amazing true story of Billy Moore, an English boxer incarcerated in Thailand’s most notorious prison. Thrown into a world of drugs and violence, he finds his best chance to escape is to fight his way out in Muay Thai tournaments

Eighth Grade- Blu-ray/DVD

EIGHTH GRADE Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school — the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year — before she begins high school.

Homeless- Blu-ray/DVD

HOMELESS  tells the story of Gosh, a teenage boy lost in the bleak routine of life in a shelter. Every day, from sunup until sundown, Gosh is put out on the streets, unable to return to the shelter until 7pm. During the day, he seeks refuge from the cold in the downtown public library and a local coffee shop. He feels alone and anonymous in a seemingly connected world. Weeks go by and the long days and sleepless nights begin to wear on him, and he becomes increasingly discouraged when he finds it almost impossible to find a job with the shelter as his address. But suddenly his circumstances change for the better, and he finds himself adapting to a new home and new friends and looking forward to a future that he hopes will last.

The King- Blu-ray/DVD

THE KING Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki takes a musical road trip across the U.S. in Elvis Presley’s 1963 Rolls Royce during the 2016 presidential election, comparing Elvis’s transition from country boy to “The King” to America’s transformation into an empire.

Hotel Artemis- Blu-ray/DVD

HOTEL ARTEMIS Set in riot-torn, near-future Los Angeles, ‘Hotel Artemis’ follows the Nurse, who runs a secret, members-only emergency room for criminals.

October 16, 2018

Ash vs Evil Dead: Complete Collection- Blu-ray/DVD, Digital HD

ASH VS EVIL DEAD: COMPLETE COLLECTION Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell), the chainsaw-wielding, wisecracking antihero of the legendary The Evil Dead films, is back for more gore-filled adventure in this complete 30-episode collection of the “Ash vs Evil Dead” TV series. Follow Ash’s journey as he returns home to Elk Grove, Michigan, meets his long-lost daughter, and unites with former enemy Ruby (Lucy Lawless) and fellow demon fighters Pablo (Ray Santiago) and Kelly (Dana DeLorenzo) for a final blood-splattering stand to save the world! (Horror/Comedy)

Black Sails: the Complete Collection- Blu-ray/DVD

BLACK SAILS: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION  Relive four seasons of the action and adventure on the high seas when Michael Bay’s Black Sails: The Complete Collection arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital) and DVD October 16 from Lionsgate. The three-time Primetime Emmy® Award-winning series (Outstanding Sound Editing, 2016; Outstanding Special and Visual Effects and Sound Editing, 2014) tells the classic story of feared pirate Captain Flint and his many foes — from Captain Charles Vane to the legendary Long John Silver, and many more — twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel, Treasure Island. With over 2 hours of special features, Black Sails: The Complete Collection on Blu-ray and DVD includes all 4 seasons – 38 episodes — on a 12-disc set

Whitney- Blu-ray/DVD

WHITNEY Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.

Unfriended: Dark Web- Blu-ray/DVD

UNFRIENDED: DARK WEB After finding a laptop, a young man goes online to play a game with five of his good friends. He shows them a mysterious folder that plays disturbing videos of people who appear to be in danger. They then receive an anonymous message that tells them they will all die if they disconnect or call the police. The planned night of fun quickly turns deadly as each user becomes the target of something sinister while the others watch helplessly in terror.

Arizona-4K combo, Blu-ray/DVD

ARIZONA Cassie (Rosemarie DeWitt) is a real estate agent and single mom struggling to keep it all together during the housing crisis of 2009. Her problems go from bad to worse when disgruntled client Sonny (Danny McBride) violently confronts Cassie’s boss and then kidnaps Cassie – making one outrageously bad, and bloody, decision after another.  Things completely spiral out of control in this explosive action comedy.

A Dog Named Christmas- DVD

A DOG NAMED CHRISTMAS A young man decides to spread some Christmas cheer after adopting an adorable golden Labrador for the holidays.

Reprisal-Blu-ray/DVD

REPRISAL A bank manager haunted by a violent heist that took the life of a coworker teams up with his ex-cop neighbor to bring down the assailant, initiating an explosive counterattack that brings all three men to the breaking point.

Dust 2 Glory- DVD

DUST 2 GLORY  a documentary film on the legendary SCORE Baja 1000. This 18-month project, written and directed by this country’s foremost action sports documentary superstar, will be the most in-depth and dramatic exploration of the world’s toughest point-to-point desert race ever created.

October 19, 2018

Galveston- VOD, Digtal HD

GALVESTON Roy (Ben Foster) is a heavy-drinking criminal enforcer and mob hit man whose boss set him up in a double-cross scheme. After killing his would-be assassins before they could kill him, Roy discovers Rocky (Elle Fanning), a young woman being held captive, and reluctantly takes her with him on his escape. Determined to find safety and sanctuary in Galveston, Roy must find a way to stop his boss from pursuing them while trying to outrun the demons from his and Rocky’s pasts.

October 23, 2018

Trauma- DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital HD

TRAUMA A shocking, brutal tale that blends the dark history of Chile’s recent repressive dictatorial past with the seemingly modern and progressive Chile of today.  The two worlds clash when a group of women venture to the idyllic countryside for a weekend of fun.  But their outing soon turns nightmarish when a victim of government torture stumbles upon them, unleashing his pent-up rage.  Face to face with the depravity of man, the women must fight for their very lives.  Director Lucio A. Rojas exposes the horrors of politics with evil that can lie within the soul of ordinary men.

 

Blessed Are the Children- DVD, VOD

BLESSED ARE THE CHILDREN Traci Patterson (Kaley Ball), an adrift 20-something who’s still reeling from the death of her father and her breakup with an abusive fiancé (Jordan Boyd), discovers that she’s pregnant. With the help of her friends, Erin and Mandy (Arian Thigpen, Keni Bounds), she decides to terminate her pregnancy, but quickly after leaving the clinic, she begins seeing and hearing things – shapes in the corner of her eye, strange noises in the middle of the night, and ghoulish figures stalking her every move. Is it guilt or are Traci and her friends in grave danger? (Horror)

Mama Mia: Here We go Again- Blu-ray/DVD

MAMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN Donna’s pregnant daughter, Sophie, dreams of renovating a taverna while reuniting with her mother’s old friends and boyfriends on the Greek island of Kalokairi.

Sorry to Bother You- Blu-ray/DVD

SORRY TO BOTHER YOU In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a universe of greed.

 

Get Shorty- Blu-ray

GET SHORTY  Loan shark Chili Palmer has done his time as a gangster. So when “business” takes him to L.A. to collect a debt from down-and-out filmmaker Harry Zimm, Chili jumps headfirst into the Hollywood scene: He schmoozes a film star, romances a B-movie actress and even gets reservations at the hottest restaurants in town. In fact, all would be cool for this smooth new producer if it weren’t for the drug smugglers and an angry mobster who won’t leave him alone. But hey, this is Hollywood and no one said it would be easy.

Incredibles 2- 4K Ultra HD, Digital HD, Movies Anywhere

INCREDIBLES 2 Helen is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob  navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet , Dash  and baby Jack-Jack—whose super powers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone by their side. That’s what makes this family so Incredible.

Patient 0 – Blu-ray/DVD

PATIENT 0 A supervirus has turned humankind into highly intelligent, streamlined killers, and an asymptomatic victim (Matt Smith) who can communicate with the infected must lead the last survivors on a hunt for Patient Zero and a cure.

October 30, 2018

Mandy- Blu-ray/DVD

MANDY  the Pacific Northwest. 1983 AD. Outsiders Red Miller and Mandy Bloom lead a loving and peaceful existence. When their pine-scented haven is savagely destroyed by a cult led by the sadistic Jeremiah Sand, Red is catapulted into a phantasmagoric journey filled with bloody vengeance and laced with fire.

The Darkest Minds- Blu-ray/DVD

THE DARKEST MINDS After a disease killed 98% of children and young people in the United States, the 2% who managed to survive have developed superpowers, but have been locked in internment camps after being declared a threat. One of those 16-year-old girls, Ruby, manages to escape from her camp and joins a group of teenagers fleeing government forces.

The Spy Who Dumped Me- Blu-ray/DVD

THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME tells the story of Audrey (Kunis) and Morgan (McKinnon), two best friends who unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one of the women discovers the boyfriend who dumped her was actually a spy.

Our House- Blu-ray/DVD

OUR HOUSE When his parents are killed in a car accident, science wiz Ethan must leave behind college and his girlfriend to care for his younger brother and sister. By day, he juggles the responsibilities of raising two kids; by night, he tinkers in the garage on an invention he hopes will change the world: a machine that can generate wireless electricity. He gets more than he bargained for, however, when the device awakens the dead souls that haunt the house.

NOVEMBER

November 6, 2018

 

My Pet Dinosaur- DVD

MY PET DINOSAUR When a boy finds the remnants of a failed military experiment his troubled town is plunged further into chaos as he accidentally makes a new friend.

 

Blackkklansman- Blu-ray/DVD

BLACKKKLANSMAN Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer from Colorado, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan with the help of a white surrogate, who eventually becomes head of the local branch.

Destination Wedding- Blu-ray/DVD

DESTINATION WEDDING When Frank and Lindsay meet on their way to a destination wedding, they soon discover they have a lot in common: they both hate the bride, the groom, the wedding, themselves, and each other.

Papillon- Blu-ray/DVD

PAPILLON Wrongfully convicted for murder, Henri Charriere forms an unlikely relationship with fellow inmate and quirky convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega, in an attempt to escape from the notorious penal colony on Devil’s Island.

Mara- Blu-ray/DVD

MARA Criminal psychologist Kate Fuller is assigned to the murder of a man who has seemingly been strangled in his sleep by his wife and the only witness is their eight-year-old daughter, Sophie. As Kate digs into the mystery of an ancient demon which kills people in their sleep, she experiences the same petrifying symptoms as all previous victims and spirals through a chilling nightmare to save herself and Sophie before she dares fall asleep again.

Incredibles 2- 4k Ultra HD, Blu-ray/DVD and VOD

INCREDIBLES 2 Helen is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob  navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet , Dash  and baby Jack-Jack—whose super powers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone by their side. That’s what makes this family so Incredible.

November 13, 2018

A Christmas Story Live- Blu-ray/DVD

A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE A live broadcast of the Broadway hit “A Christmas Story: The Musical” in which Ralphie wishes for nothing more than a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas.

Cargo- Blu-ray/DVD

CARGO After an epidemic spreads all over Australia, a father searches for someone willing to protect his daughter.

We the Animals- Blu-ray/DVD

WE THE ANIMALS Manny, Joel, and Jonah tear their way through childhood and push against the volatile love of their parents. As Manny and Joel grow into versions of their father and Ma dreams of escape, Jonah embraces an imagined world all on his own.

November 20, 2018

Skate Kitchen- Blu-ray/DVD

SKATE KITCHEN Camille’s life as a lonely suburban teenager changes dramatically when she befriends a group of girl skateboarders. As she journeys deeper into this raw New York City subculture, she begins to understand the true meaning of friendship

November 27, 2018

The Captain-Blu-ray/DVD

THE CAPTAIN A German army deserter finds a Nazi captain’s abandoned uniform during the final weeks of World War II. Emboldened by the authority it suddenly grants him, he amasses a band of stragglers that cedes to his every command — despite the suspicions of some. Citing direct orders from Hitler himself, he soon takes command of a camp that holds German soldiers accused of desertion — and begins to dispense harsh justice.

DECEMBER 2018

December 4, 2018

Mission Impossible: Fallout- 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT  On a dangerous assignment to recover stolen plutonium, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) chooses to save his friends over the mission, allowing it to fall into the hands of a deadly network of highly skilled operatives intent on destroying civilization. Now, with the world at risk, Ethan and his IMF team (Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Rebecca Ferguson) are forced to work with a hard-hitting CIA agent (Henry Cavill) as they race against time to stop the nuclear threat.