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• Keeping Rosy | DVD | (16/02/2015) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.99

  Maxine Peake and Blake Harrison star in this British thriller from writer/director Steve Reeves. Charlotte (Peake) is a busy career woman living and working in London. When her stable life both at home and work begins to unravel as her sister introduces her to new boyfriend Roger (Harrison), Charlotte starts to wonder who she really is and how she can escape what she has become.

• He Came from the Swamp: The William Grefé Collection Limited Edition | Blu Ray | (30/11/2020) from £49.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Killer sharks and human jellyfish and living mummies, oh my! Arrow Video is proud to present the first ever collection of works by William Wild Bill Grefé, the maverick filmmaker who braved the deep, dark depths of the Florida everglades to deliver some of the most outrageous exploitation fare ever to go-go dance its way across drive-in screens. Bringing together seven of Grefé's most outlandish features, all new to Blu-ray, He Came from the Swamp: The William Grefé Collection packs in a macabre menagerie of demented jellyfish men (Sting of Death), zombified witch doctors (Death Curse of Tartu), homicidal hippies (The Hooked Generation) and seductive matrons (The Naked Zoo) not to mention the ubiquitous go-go dancing college kids to create one of the most wildly entertaining box-sets of all time! LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Seven William Grefé films, all newly restored from the best surviving film elements: Sting of Death (1966), Death Curse of Tartu (1966), The Hooked Generation (1968), The Psychedelic Priest (1971), The Naked Zoo (1971), Mako: Jaws of Death (1976) and Whiskey Mountain (1977) Brand new, extended version of Ballyhoo Motion Pictures' definitive documentary They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations on 4 Blu-ray discs Original uncompressed mono audio for all films Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Fully illustrated collector's booklet featuring an extensive, never-before-published interview with William Grefé and a new foreword by the filmmaker Reversible poster featuring newly commissioned artwork by The Twins of Evil Reversible sleeves featuring newly commissioned artwork for each of the films by The Twins of Evil STING OF DEATH (1966) + DEATH CURSE OF TARTU (1966) Brand new introductions to the films by director William Grefé Archival audio commentaries for both films with William Grefé and filmmaker Frank Henenlotter Sting of Death: Beyond the Movie Monsters a-Go Go! a look into the history of rock 'n' roll monster movies with author/historian C. Courtney Joyner The Curious Case of Dr. Traboh: Spook Show Extraordinaire a ghoulish look into the early spook show days with monster maker Doug Hobart Original Trailers Still and Promotion Gallery THE HOOKED GENERATION (1968) + THE PSYCHEDELIC PRIEST (1971) Archival audio commentaries for both films with director William Grefé and filmmaker Frank Henenlotter Hooked Generation behind-the-scenes footage Hooked Generation Original Trailer Still and Promotion Gallery THE NAKED ZOO (1971) + MAKO: JAWS OF DEATH (1976) William Grefé's original Director's Cut of Naked Zoo Alternate Barry Mahon re-release cut of Naked Zoo Original Mako: Jaws of Death Trailer and Promo Still and Promotion Gallery WHISKEY MOUNTAIN (1977) + THEY CAME FROM THE SWAMP: EXTENDED CUT (2020) Whiskey Mountain Original Trailer Still and Promotion Gallery They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé the definitive documentary presented for the first in High-Definition and in a brand new, extended cut Extras subject to change

• Giallo Essentials - Black Edition | Blu Ray | (07/08/2022) from £29.85   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  While the release of Dario Argento's The Bird with the Crystal Plumage gave rise to a glut of imitators, there was more to the giallo than just shameless copycats setting out to ape a rigid formula. This volume of Giallo Essentials celebrates the range and breadth of the genre with three lesser-seen films from its early 1970s heyday. In Silvio Amadio's Smile Before Death, familicide with a sprinkling of Oedipal love is the order of the day when teenager Nancy (Jenny Tamburi, The Suspicious Death of a Minor) returns home to discover the apparent suicide of her mother, and quickly comes to suspect that her stepfather (Silvano Tranquilli, The Bloodstained Butterfly) and his mistress (Rosalba Neri, The French Sex Murders) are to blame. Next, Horny priests and self-flagellating nuns abound in Francesco Mazzei's The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive, as police commissioner Franco Boito (Renzo Montagnani, Massacre in Rome) investigates the brutal murder of a young clergyman, only to enter into an affair with the dead man's lover (Bedy Moratti, Calling All Police Cars). Finally, in Giuseppe Bennati's The Killer Reserved Nine Seats, an assortment of wealthy degenerates including Italian cult mainstays Andrea Scotti (Django, Prepare a Coffin) and Howard Ross (The Pyjama Girl Case) answer the summons of an eccentric nobleman (Chris Avram, A Bay of Blood) and assemble in the theatre attached to his ancestral home, only to find themselves trapped in the decaying building while a savage killer picks them off Agatha Christie-style! With gory murders, wanton debauchery and left-field plot twists a-plenty, all three of these oft-overlooked gialli are restored in 2K from their original camera negatives including brand-new, Arrow-exclusive restorations of Smile Before Death and The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive alongside a range of in-depth bonus features. Product Features Brand new 2K restorations from the original camera negatives of Smile Before Death and The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive 2K restoration from the original camera negative of The Killer Reserved Nine Seats High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations of each film Original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks on Smile Before Death and The Killer Reserved Nine Seats Original lossless mono Italian soundtrack on The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive English subtitles for the Italian soundtracks Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtracks Rigid box packaging with original poster artwork in a windowed Giallo Essentials Collection slipcover Reversible sleeves for each film featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Adam Rabalais, Peter Strain and Haunt Love Disc One: Smile Before Death Brand new audio commentary by authors and critics Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson Original Italian and English front and end titles Smile of the Hyena, a brand new video interview with Stefano Amadio, film journalist and son of director Silvio Amadio Never-before-seen extended nude scenes, not used in the final film Image gallery Disc Two: The Weapon, The Hour, The Motive Brand new audio commentary by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas A Man in Giallo, a brand new video interview with actor Salvatore Puntillo Front and end titles for the lost English-language dub Image gallery Disc Three: The Killer Reserved Nine Seats Brand new audio commentary by author and critic Kat Ellinger Hanging with Howard, a video interview with actor Howard Ross Writing with Biagio, a video interview with screenwriter Biagio Proietti Italian theatrical trailer (in Italian and English) Image gallery First Pressing Only: Individual illustrated collector's booklets for each film, featuring new writing by Rachael Nisbet, Barry Forshaw and Peter Jilmstad

• Hex - Season 2 | DVD | (06/03/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  More horror... More angst... More SFX... and new intriguing characters at Medenham Hall all set to make your pulse race. Sky One's popular supernatural teen drama returns to DVD with the release of the entire second season. The series stars Christina Cole (What A Girl Wants) Colin Salmon (Alien vs. Predator) Jamie Davis (Footballers' Wives) and Jemima Roper (As If). In this latest series the demon Azazeal (Michael Fassbender Band of Brothers

• The Lincoln Lawyer | Blu Ray | (17/04/2019) from £8.75   |  Saving you £16.24 (185.60%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Mick Haller (MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY) is the titular Los Angeles criminal defence attorney who operates solely out of the back of his Lincoln Towncar.

• The Da Vinci Code | Blu Ray | (10/10/2016) from £9.99   |  Saving you £6.00 (60.06%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Critics and controversy aside, The Da Vinci Code is a verifiable blockbuster. Combine the film's huge worldwide box-office take with over 100 million copies of Dan Brown's book sold, and The Da Vinci Code has clearly made the leap from pop-culture hit to a certifiable franchise (games and action figures are sure to follow). The leap for any story making the move from book to big screen, however, is always more perilous. In the case of The Da Vinci Code, the story is concocted of such a preposterous formula of elements that you wouldn't envy Akiva Goldsman, the screenwriter who was handed a potentially unfilmable book and asked to make a filmable script out of it. Goldsman's solution was to have the screenplay follow the book as closely as possible, with a few needed changes, including a better ending. The result is a film that actually makes slightly better entertainment than the book. So if you're like most of the world, by now you've read the book and know that it starts out as a murder mystery. While lecturing in Paris, noted Harvard Professor of Symbology Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is summoned to the Louvre by French police help decipher a bizarre series of clues left at the scene of the murder of the chief curator, Jacques Sauniere. Enter Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou), gifted cryptologist and Sauniere's granddaughter. Neveu and Langdon are forced to team up to solve the mystery, and from there the story is propelled across Europe as it balloons into a modern-day mini-quest for the Holy Grail, complete with alternative theories about the life of Christ, ancient secret societies headed by historical figures like Leonardo Da Vinci, secret codes, conniving bishops, daring escapes, car chases, and, of course, a murderous albino monk controlled by a secret master who calls himself "The Teacher." Taken solely as a mystery thriller, the movie almost works--despite some gaping holes--mostly just because it keeps moving forward at the breakneck pace set in the book. Brown's greatest trick might have been to have the entire story take place in a day so that the action is forced to keep going, despite some necessary pauses for exposition. Hanks and Tautou are just fine together but not exactly a memorable screen pair; meanwhile, Sir Ian McKellen's scenery-chewing as pivotal character Sir Leigh Teabing is just what the film needs to keep it from taking itself too seriously. In the end, this hit movie is just like a good roller-coaster ride: try not to think too much about it--just sit back and enjoy the trip. --Daniel Vancini, Amazon.com

• V For Vendetta (2 Disc Deluxe Edition with Comic) | DVD | (31/07/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £25.99

• Croupier BD | Blu Ray | (05/12/2022) from £17.19   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  In 1998, Mike Hodges, director of the iconic Get Carter, returned to the genre that made his name with Croupier, an unforgettable thriller that put leading man Clive Owen firmly on the map and established itself as a classic of British crime cinema. Jack Manfred (Clive Owen) is an aspiring writer going nowhere fast. Taking a job as a casino croupier just to make ends meet, he finds himself seduced by the high stakes world of luck and chance. As the job takes over his life and his relationship to girlfriend Marion (Gina McKee) begins to crumble, Jack's attention is caught by down-on-her-luck gambler Jani (Alex Kingston). Under pressure from her creditors, she asks Jack to be the inside man for a planned heist at the casino. It all sounds so easy. But even a pro can't predict the cards he will be dealt. With a screenplay by Paul Mayersberg (The Man Who Fell to Earth, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence) Hodges first theatrical feature in almost a decade proved that he'd lost none of his edge. Cooly confident, mercilessly gripping and tautly directed, Croupier arrives on Arrow Video looking better than ever, newly restored from the original 35mm camera negative with a wealth of brand new special features. Product Features Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films, approved by director Mike Hodges Bonus disc containing brand new feature-length documentary Mike Hodges: A Film-Maker's Life Fully illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by film critics Barry Forshaw and Philip Kemp, plus select archival material Fold-out double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley DISC 1 CROUPIER (BLU-RAY) High Definition Blu-Ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Optional audio description for the visually impaired Brand new audio commentary by film critic Josh Nelson Archive audio commentary by director Mike Hodges A Streak of Fortune, a new interview with screenwriter Paul Mayersberg about the writing and making of Croupier Film, Scones and Fury, a new interview with actress Kate Hardie in which she looks back on the making of Croupier and her friendship with Mike Hodges Mike Hodges at the BFI, an archival audio interview with director Mike Hodges from the time of Croupier's release Theatrical Trailer Image Gallery DISC 2 MIKE HODGES: A FILM-MAKER'S LIFE (LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE BLU-RAY) In this all new documentary from Arrow Films, film critic David Cairns sits down with Croupier, Get Carter and Flash Gordon director Mike Hodges to take a closer look at the entirety of his career; featuring candid insights into the making of each film and his experience of the industry at large, it is a remarkable portrait of one of Britain's finest filmmakers

• Single White Female 2 | DVD | (23/01/2006) from £9.35   |  Saving you £10.64 (113.80%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A roommate with killer instincts. When Holly Parker (Kristen Miller) Moves into her new apartment she thinks she's found the perfect roommate: Tess Kositch (Allison Large) a sweet and shy young woman who desperately wants to be her friend. But underneath Tess's shy exterior lies a killer a woman who believes their is nothing sweeter in life than murdering a friend in pain. And Holly is feeling a lot of pain lately what with her boyfriend cheating on her and her co-worker

• Reservoir Dogs - Limited Steelbook Edition (4K Ultra HD) (+ Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (01/12/2022) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Once Upon a Time in America | Blu Ray | (07/02/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Once Upon a Time in America has a chequered history, having been chopped from its original 229-minute director's cut to 139 minutes for its theatrical release. The longer edition presented here benefits from having the complete story (the short version has huge gaps) about turn-of-the-century Jewish immigrants in America finding their way into lives of crime, as told in flashback by an ageing Jewish gangster named Noodles (Robert De Niro). On the other hand, it's almost four hours long, and this sometimes-indulgent Sergio Leone film is no Godfather. Still, it is notable for the contrast between Leone's elegiac take on the gangster film and his occasional explosive action, as well as for the mix of the stoic, inexpressive De Niro and the hyperactive James Woods as his lifelong friend and rival. --Marshall Fine

• An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (21/02/2022) from £14.67   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Adapted from P D James' classic crime novel, this stylish, little-seen thriller stars Billie Whitelaw (The Omen, The Krays), Pippa Guard (The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady), Paul Freeman (Raiders of the Lost Ark), and Dominic Guard (Absolution). After finding her boss dead in his office, Cordelia Gray (Pippa Guard) takes over duties at his private detective agency. When a woman asks her to investigate the apparent suicide of a young man, she takes on her first case and gets entangled in a web of dark family secrets. Presented in a brand new restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative, this powerful, unconventional thriller from filmmaker and novelist Chris Petit director of the cult classic Radio On makes its worldwide debut on Blu-ray accompanied by new interviews with cast and crew. Extras New restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative by Powerhouse Films Original mono audio Interview with director Chris Petit (2022) Interview with actor Dominic Guard (2022) Interview with producer Don Boyd (2022) Image gallery: promotional and publicity material English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition exclusive booklet featuring a new essay by Claire Monks, an archival piece by Chris Petit, production reports on the making of the film, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits World premiere on Blu-ray Limited edition of 2,000 copies All extras subject to change

• Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes | DVD | (24/12/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Everybody knows the name. Everybody knows Sherlock Holmes - or thinks they do. But few know the true story of Conan Doyle's remarkable life and fewer still the extent to which Doyle suppressed and sanitised the pain of Holmes' birth. Set between 1892 and the early 1900s, a new feature length drama for BBC TWO, The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle, written by David Pirie (Murder Rooms, The Woman in White), is an exploration of the dark family past which drove Arthur Conan Doyle to create the world-famous detective... and then to murder him.

• Layer Cake | DVD | (26/02/2007) from £4.96   |  Saving you £8.03 (161.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Just as he's about to get out of the game entirely, a drug dealer gets drawn back in to the doublecrossing world of the London mafia in this refreshing British thriller.

• The Burning Sea | Blu Ray | (25/07/2022) from £7.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  After fifty years of prosperous offshore drilling in one of the world's largest oil fields, a seismic rift rips through the ocean floor of the North Sea, causing an oil rig to collapse. A team of researchers, including submarine operator Sofia (Kristine Kujath Thorp), rushes in to search for the missing and assess the cause of the damage. But what they discover is that this is just the start of a possible apocalyptic catastrophe. From the team behind the highly acclaimed disaster thrillers THE WAVE and THE QUAKE, THE BURNING SEA is a nail biting, action-packed thriller for our times.

• The Kiss Before the Mirror (Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (27/03/2023) from £17.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Director James Whale (Frankenstein) directs Nancy Carroll (Broken Lullaby) and Frank Morgan (The Wizard of Oz) in this mysterious and atmospheric drama. Whilst defending a man who stands accused of murdering his wife, attorney Paul Lukas comes to suspect that his own wife is being unfaithful. Following her through the streets of Vienna, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea of her infidelity. Made in between Whale's Universal horror classics The Old Dark House and The Invisible Man, The Kiss Before the Mirror is a ravishingly staged pre-Code classic. Product Features High Definition remaster Original mono audio Audio commentary with film historian Nora Fiore (2023) Mirror Images (2023): video essay comparing The Kiss Before the Mirror to James Whale's 1938 remake, Wives Under Suspicion, which was produced in the era of the Motion Picture Production Code Classification of Enlisted Men (1943): War Department documentary short, directed by James Whale and focusing on four inductees into the US Army Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay on the film, archival interviews and articles, and full film credits UK premiere on Blu-ray Limited edition of 3,000 copies All extras subject to change

• The Lighthouse Limited Edition Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (12/06/2023) from £24.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  From Robert Eggers, the visionary director of The Witch and The Northman, comes The Lighthouse, a hypnotic and hallucinatory tale of two men teetering on the edge of sanity.Two wickies one inexperienced (Robert Pattinson, Tenet), the other a grizzled veteran (Willem Dafoe, To Live and Die in LA) arrive on a remote New England island in the 1890s for a four-week stint maintaining the local lighthouse. But as isolation and personal differences take their toll, both men slowly succumb to their inner demons and to the strange, otherworldly allure of the lighthouse itself Featuring virtuoso performances by its two leads, striking and period-authentic monochrome photography, and shot through with wickedly dark humour, The Lighthouse is an intense, claustrophobic experience like no other that cements Eggers' status as one of the most exciting filmmakers of our time.Product FeaturesHigh Definition Blu-ray™ (1080p) presentation, approved by director Robert EggersOriginal 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and 2.0 stereo audio optionsOptional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingBrand new audio commentary by authors Guy Adams and Alexandra BenedictAudio commentary by co-writer/director Robert EggersArt of Darkness: Making The Lighthouse a brand new, in-depth documentary on the film, its production, themes and influences, featuring new interviews with co-writer/director Robert Eggers, director of photography Jarin Blaschke, production designer Craig Lathrop, costume designer Linda Muir and authors Guy Adams and Alexandra BenedictThe Lighthouse Next Door: The Consuming House Tale of Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse a brand new visual essay on the film and its folklore influences by author and critic Kat EllingerThe Lighthouse: A Dark & Stormy Tale a three-part documentary on the making of the filmDeleted scenesTwo theatrical trailersImage galleryLimited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jeffrey Alan LoveLimited edition 60-page perfect bound book featuring new writing on the film by Simon Abrams, Wickham Clayton, Martyn Conterio and Alexandra Heller-NicholasFold-out double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jeffrey Alan LoveSix double-sided collector's postcards

• Crimes Of Passion Dual Format Blu-ray + DVD | Blu Ray | (11/07/2016) from £16.39   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  SHE IS WATCHED. SHE IS WORSHIPPED. AND SHE MUST REMAIN A MYSTERY. In the early eighties British enfant terrible Ken Russell travelled to America and placed his unorthodox imprint on a pair of US movies. The first was the Altered States, so out-there its screenwriter disowned it. The second was the equally crazy Crimes of Passion, starring Kathleen Turner (Body Heat, Serial Mom) at the height of her powers. Fashion designer Joanna Crane (Turner) leads a double life. By night she is China Blue, a prostitute who s attracted the unwanted attention of two men. One is a sexually frustrated private detective hired by her employees. The other is psychopathic priest (played by Norman Bates himself, Anthony Perkins) in possession of a murderous sex toy. With its outré screenplay by Barry Sandler and over the top score by Rick Wakeman, Crimes of Passion may just be the most outrageous Ken Russell film ever made and that s quite some feat! SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 2K restoration of the film from original film materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations of the 112-minute director s cut and 107-minute unrated versions of the film Optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Audio commentary with director Ken Russell and producer-screenwriter Barry Sandler Seven deleted/extended scenes with optional commentary by Sandler Brand-new interview with Sandler recorded especially for this release Brand-new interview with composer Rick Wakeman recorded especially for this release It s a Lovely Life music video Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Twins of Evil First pressing only: illustrated collector's booklet containing new writing from Paul Sutton, an archive interview with Ken Russell and correspondence between Russell and Kathleen Turner.

• Raising Arizona | Blu Ray | (03/06/2013) from £8.00   |  Saving you £4.99 (62.38%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter and John Goodman lead an all-star cast in Ethan and Joel Coen's celebrated comedy. Once he decides to give up crime, a small-time robber (Cage) proposes to a pretty cop (Hunter). But when the newlyweds learn they can't conceive a baby, they decide to steal one from a couple who seem to have one to spare - since they just had quintuplets! With its outrageous plot, fast-paced action and even some wild pyrotechnics, Raising Arizona will forever have a place in the hearts of lovers - and film lovers - everywhere.

• The Transporter | DVD | (21/11/2005) from £4.98   |  Saving you £11.01 (221.08%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Jason Statham stars as a former US Special Forces who makes his living as The Transporter, a man renowned for his ability to deliver anything to anyone, without asking questions.