Now that November is in full swing, we have a brand new batch of Blu-ray and DVD releases to look forward to this week. Scream Factory is keeping busy with the releases of both Darkman II and III, as well as co-presenting Killing Ground and Darkness Rising alongside IFC Midnight.
As far as other new titles are concerned, there’s a bunch coming our way on Tuesday, including Ghastlies, The Limehouse Golem, Dead Still, Mother Krampus, Demon Hole, and Westworld Season 1. And for you cult film fanatics, both Satan’s Cheerleaders and John Landis’ thriller Into the Night are both making their way to Blu, too.
Other November 7th releases include Beneath, The Nightmare, The Untamed, and The Tormenting.
Darkman II: The Return of Durant (Scream Factory, Blu-ray)
The crime-fighting master of disguises returns in this action-packed sequel to the hit motion picture. Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy, G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra) stars as Darkman, and Larry Drake (Dr. Giggles) reprises his role as the sadistic villain Robert G. Durant.
Co-starring Kim Delaney (NYPD Blue), Darkman II: The Return Of Durant is filled with nonstop action, suspense and special effects which will leave you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Special Features:
Darkman III: Die Darkman Die (Scream Factory, Blu-ray)
Arnold Vosloo returns as Dr. Peyton Westlake, a.k.a. Darkman, the crime-fighting master of disguises. In this action-packed adventure, Westlake matches wits with underworld drug-dealing villain Peter Rooker (Jeff Fahey), who will do anything to unmask the secret of Westlake’s superhuman strength. Agreeing to an experimental operation on his ravaged body, Westlake is flung into a vicious game of survival for himself, his priceless research and the lives of two innocent people. One false move and he will be locked into darkness forever.
From executive producers Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert, creators of the original film, Darkman III: Die Darkman Die, like its predecessors, is jam-packed with surprises, staggering special effects and never-ending thrills.
Special Features:
Ghastlies (Camp Motion Pictures, Blu/DVD Combo)
Three sorority sisters plan an initiation for their nerdy friend during a weekend getaway. Things don't go exactly as planned when they accidentally stumble upon a craft containing a trio of extraterrestrial ghastly ghouls! Armed with only their boyfriends and brains, they resolve to send these pint-sized gatecrashers back to the edge of the universe - or die trying. GHASTLIES is an exuberant homage to 80s tiny critter movies featuring a tubular electro-pop score.
Killing Ground (IFC Midnight/Scream Factory, Blu/DVD Combo & DVD)
An unassuming couple’s vacation becomes a desperate fight for survival in this ultra-raw, unhinged thrill ride. In need of a break from the pressures of city life, Sam (Harriet Dyer) and Ian (Ian Meadows) head to a remote beach for a romantic weekend camping trip. When they stumble upon an abandoned campsite, they’re concerned. When they discover a lone, traumatized child nearby, they’re scared. And when they encounter two sadistic sociopaths (Aaron Glenane, Aaron Pedersen), they’re in for one hell of a getaway. Weaving with unexpected twists and turns, Killing Ground delivers both nerve-shredding suspense and gut-punching realism.
The Limehouse Golem (RLJ Entertainment, Blu-ray & DVD)
The city of London is gripped with fear as a serial killer – dubbed The Limehouse Golem – is on the loose and leaving cryptic messages written in his victim’s blood. With few leads and increasing public pressure, Scotland Yard assigns the case to Inspector Kildare (Bill Nighy) – a seasoned detective with a troubled past and a sneaking suspicion he’s being set up to fail. Faced with a long list of suspects, including music hall star Dan Leno (Douglas Booth), Kildare must get help from a witness who has legal troubles of her own (Olivia Cooke), so he can stop the murders and bring the killer to justice.
Satan’s Cheerleaders (VCI Entertainment, Blu/DVD Combo)
Benedict High School's cheerleaders aren't shy and sweet. The football team knows them well - and Billy, the school's disturbed janitor, would like to. In the locker room, the girl's shower and dress, unaware of the evil eyes which secretly watch them. They don't know that a curse has been placed on their clothes. And they don't know that their trip to the first big game of the season might sideline them for eternity. Will the cheerleaders succumb to the dark ritual of sexual sacrifice and death that's been plotted for them? Only those who dare watch will know!
Westworld Season 1 (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Ultra HD)
Based on the film written by best-selling author Michael Crichton (“ER,” “Jurassic Park” films), “Westworld” is a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and evolution of sin. Set at the intersection of the near future and a reimagined past, the series explores a world in which every human appetite, no matter how noble or depraved, can be indulged.
ALSO AVAILABLE THIS WEEK:
Beneath (Paramount, DVD)
Darkness Rising (IFC Midnight/Scream Factory, Blu/DVD Combo & DVD)
Dead Still (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, DVD)
Demon Hole (Echo Bridge, DVD)
Into the Night: Collector’s Edition (Shout! Select, Blu-ray)
Mother Krampus (Cinedigm, Blu-ray & DVD)
The Nightmare (Icarus Films, DVD)
The Spanish Chainsaw Massacre (Wild Eye Releasing, DVD)
The Tormenting (Breaking Glass Pictures, DVD)
The Untamed (Strand Releasing, Blu-ray & DVD)
Heather A. Wixson was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, until she followed her dreams and moved to Los Angeles in 2009. A 14-year veteran in the world of horror entertainment journalism, Wixson fell in love with genre films at a very early age, and has spent more than a decade as a writer and supporter of preserving the history of horror and science fiction cinema. Throughout her career, Wixson has contributed to several notable websites, including Fangoria, Dread Central, Terror Tube, and FEARnet, and she currently serves as the Managing Editor for Daily Dead, which has been her home since 2013. She's also written for both Fangoria Magazine & ReMind Magazine, and her latest book project, Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Volume One will be released on October 20, 2021.
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