Crime Thriller

• Inspector Morse - Disc 31 And 32 - Death Is Now My Neighbour / The Wench Is Dead | DVD | (30/09/2002) from £7.32   |  Saving you £7.67 (104.78%)   |  RRP £14.99

  When Inspector Morse first appeared on television in 1987, nobody could have predicted that it would run into the next century, maintaining throughout a quality of scripts and storylines that raised the genre of the detective series to a new level. Much of its success can be attributed to John Thaw's total immersion in the role. Morse is a prickly character and not obviously easy to like. As a detective in Oxford with unfulfilled academic propensities, he is permanently excluded from a world of which he would dearly love to be a part. He is at odds with that world--and with his colleagues in the police force--most of the time. Passionate about opera and "proper beer", he is a cultural snob for whom vulgarity causes almost physical pain. As a result, he lives from one disillusionment to another. And he is scarred--more deeply than he would ever admit--by past relationships. But he also has a naïve streak and, deep down, sensitivity, which makes him a fascinating challenge for women. At the heart of Morse's professional life is his awkward partnership with Detective Sergeant Lewis, the resolutely ordinary, worldly sidekick who manages to keep his boss in an almost permanent state of exasperation while retaining his grudging respect. It's a testament to Kevin Whately's consistently excellent performance that from such unpromising material, Lewis becomes as indispensable to the series as Barrington Pheloung's hypnotic, classic theme music. Morse's investigations do occasionally take him abroad to more exotic locations, but throughout 14 successful years of often gruesome murders, the city of Oxford itself became a central character in these brooding two-hour dramas: creator Colin Dexter said he finally had to kill Morse off because he was giving Oxford a bad reputation as a dangerous place! --Piers Ford

• Reservoir Dogs Limited Edition Steelbook | Blu Ray | (21/11/2022) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Quentin Tarantino came out of nowhere (i.e., a video store in Manhattan Beach, California) and turned Hollywood on its ear in 1992 with his explosive first feature, Reservoir Dogs. Like Tarantino's mainstream breakthrough Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs has an unconventional structure, cleverly shuffling back and forth in time to reveal details about the characters, experienced criminals who know next to nothing about each other. Joe (Lawrence Tierney) has assembled them to pull off a simple heist, and has gruffly assigned them color-coded aliases (Mr. Orange, Mr. Pink, Mr. White) to conceal their identities from being known even to each other. But something has gone wrong, and the plan has blown up in their faces. One by one, the surviving robbers find their way back to their prearranged warehouse hideout. There, they try to piece together the chronology of this bloody fiasco--and to identify the traitor among them who tipped off the police. Pressure mounts, blood flows, accusations and bullets fly. In the combustible atmosphere these men are forced to confront life-and-death questions of trust, loyalty, professionalism, deception, and betrayal. As many critics have observed, it is a movie about honor among thieves (just as Pulp Fiction is about redemption, and Jackie Brown is about survival). Along with everything else, the movie provides a showcase for a terrific ensemble of actors: Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi, Michael Madsen, Christopher Penn, and Tarantino himself, offering a fervent dissection of Madonna's Like a Virgin over breakfast. Reservoir Dogs is violent (though the violence is implied rather than explicit), clever, gabby, harrowing, funny, suspenseful, and even--in the end--unexpectedly moving. (Don't forget that Super Sounds of the Seventies soundtrack, either.) Reservoir Dogs deserves just as much acclaim and attention as its follow-up, Pulp Fiction, would receive two years later. --Jim Emerson

• Eden Of The East Movie 2 - Paradise Lost | Blu Ray | (21/11/2011) from £4.49   |  Saving you £18.50 (80.50%)   |  RRP £22.99

  The story of political and subversive intrigue in the series finally reaches endgame. Even as the law enforcement net tightens around Saki and her fellow Eden of the East associates over alleged terrorist activities, the complex web surrounding the mysterious Mr. Outside is finally untangled as the remaining Selecao attempt to outmaneuver one another. Takizawa's memories and identity are also finally revealed including his association with a former Prime Minister and his request to be the King of Eden.

• Das Experiment | DVD | (04/05/2009) from £7.82   |  Saving you £-1.83 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  The Experiment is based on the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment conducted in 1971. A makeshift prison is set up in a research lab complete with cells bars and surveillance cameras. For two weeks 20 male participants are hired to play prisoners and guards. The 'prisoners' are locked up and have to follow seemingly mild rules and the 'guards' are told simply to retain order without using physical violence. Everybody is free to quit at any time thereby forfeiting payment. In the beginning the mood between both groups is insecure and rather emphatic. But soon quarrels arise and the wardens employ ever more drastic sanctions to confirm their authority.

• Anon (Steelbook) | Blu Ray | (25/10/2018) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Footsteps in the Dark | DVD | (22/12/2010) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Midsomer Murders - Blood Wedding | DVD | (04/08/2008) from £10.32   |  Saving you £6.67 (39.30%)   |  RRP £16.99

  An upper class wedding results in an evil and sudden death which becomes another challenge for Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby. These people are not used to having the police around asking a lot of questions and Tom Barnaby has Cully's wedding on his mind.

• Shuttle | DVD | (04/05/2009) from £6.98   |  Saving you £9.01 (129.08%)   |  RRP £15.99

  When Mel and Jules return from a girls' weekend vacation they find themselves stranded at the airport late on a rain-drenched night. Wanting nothing more than to get home safe and sound they board an airport shuttle with a helpful Driver and a trio of other passengers. But what begins as a short ride home slowly descends into darkness after a detour into a seedy neighborhood leads to a series of terrifying events. As the night wears on the Driver forces each passenger in turn to perform simple yet strange tasks and Mel begins to suspect there is something more sinister at work than a simple robbery. It is only in the final shocking conclusion that Mel and Jules discover the Driver's true intentions and must summon all their wits to save themselves.

• Bad Influence | DVD | (04/08/2003) from £25.66   |  Saving you £-12.67 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Financial analyst Michael Boll seems to have everything: brains money a socially connected fiancee and a blindingly bright future. Then he meets Alex an impeccably dressed drifter with a fatal charm and an unsatiable appetite for wine women...and danger. Alex befriends Michael and takes him for a walk on the wild side-but Michael soon discovers that there's a terrible price to pay for life in the fast lane because hanging out with Alex...can be murder!

• Midsomer Murders 13 | DVD | (07/02/2011) from £4.96   |  Saving you £13.03 (262.70%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Nothing is as it seems behind the well-trimmed hedges of the picturesque cottages in the idyllic English county of Midsomer. Beneath the tranquil surface of sleepy village life exist dark secrets scandals and downright evil. John Nettles stars as the humorous thoughtful and methodical Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby. A rejuvenating Spa break turns out to be anything but for Barnaby and his wife as the country hotel soon becomes a murder scene. As Barnaby investigates he also has personal matters on his mind and his upcoming birthday leads him to question where his future lies

• Wilby Conspiracy | DVD | (12/09/2005) from £20.00   |  Saving you £-7.01 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  In the fight for freedom you have to break the rules. When anti-apartheid activist Shack Twala (Poitier) is freed from prison he quickly runs into trouble with the police. British engineer Keogh (Caine) helps Twala elude a sadistic government official (Nicol Williamson) but as both men now fugitives race 900 miles to cross the border to safety they are drawn into a conspiracy much bigger and deadlier than they realize. Poitier and Caine make a wonderful 'buddy' act in t

• Rear Window | DVD | (12/04/2010) from £12.58   |  Saving you £-6.60 (N/A%)   |  RRP £2.99

  Jason Kemp a successful architect (Christopher Reeve) is left quadriplegic after a car accident and to pass the time begins to 'spy' on his neighbours in the apartment block opposite. One day he believes he has evidence that a murder has taken place: that sculptor Jason Thorpe a violent philanderer has killed his wife Ilene. Kemp confides in his co-worker Claudia (Daryl Hannah) and then Detective Moore (Robert Forster) who is sceptical about this theory especially after Ilene reappears in the apartment! Kemp knows she is not the same woman but cannot prove it. Who is she and why is she pretending to be Ilene? A psychological thriller that will keep you guessing till the very end.

• Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer - Limited Edition Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (18/04/2022) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Widely heralded as one of the greatest serial killer movies of all time, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer presents a bleak and unflinching dive into the mind of a mass murderer. Recently released from prison, the nomadic Henry (Michael Rooker, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Walking Dead) finds temporary abode in the rundown Chicago lodgings of a former jail acquaintance and small-time drug dealer, Otis (Tom Towles). Hiding behind his unremarkable employment as a pest exterminator, Henry leads a double life, prowling the streets by night on a brutal and apparently motiveless killing spree. As the bodies mount up, Otis finds himself inducted into Henry's dark secret world, but when Otis' sister Becky (Tracy Arnold) moves in, herself fleeing from an uncomfortable domestic situation, it quickly becomes apparent that two's company, but three's a crowd. Based on the horrific true-life crimes of Henry Lee Lucas, the harrowing controversial debut feature from John McNaughton (Mad Dog and Glory, Wild Things) returns to the UK in its best-looking release ever, in a new 4K restoration supervised by the director himself. Limited Edition Contents (Blu-ray): Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negatives, approved by John McNaughton High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original 2.0 stereo mix and 5.1 DTS-HD Master audio English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Eric Adrian Lee Limited edition 60-page booklet featuring new writing by Shaun Kimber, Peter Vronsky, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Julian Petley Booklet containing the original storyboards for Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Double-sided fold-out poster Six collector's postcards (Limited Edition exclusive) Disc One - Features & Extras: Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negatives High Definition Blu-ray™ (1080p) presentation Brand new audio commentary by John McNaughton & Steven A. Jones Two archive commentaries by John McNaughton Scene specific commentaries with John McNaughton and critic Nigel Floyd Deleted scenes and outtakes Original script Original theatrical and 30th anniversary trailers Image gallery Disc Two - Bonus Disc: Portrait: The Making of Henry, a 50-minute behind-the-scenes documentary In Defense of Henry, an appreciation by Joe Swanberg, Kim Morgan, Jeffrey Sconce, Joe Bob Briggs and Errol Morris Twisting the Lens: The Diegetic Camera and Voyeurism in Henry, exclusive new documentary with John McNaughton, Adam Rockoff, Anna Bogutskaya and Jonathan Rigby discussing killers behind cameras Henry vs. MPAA: A Visual History, the story of the struggle to get Henry into North American theatres Henry at the BBFC with Stephen Thrower, discussing Henry's troubled history at the hands of the British censors John McNaughton on Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, exclusive new interview with John McNaughton and Stephen A. Jones, conducted at the time of Henry's UK premiere in February 1990 Interview with John McNaughton, from 1998 It's Either You... Or Them: An Interview with Joe Coleman, the artist behind Henry's legendary original theatrical release poster John McNaughton in conversation with Nigel Floyd, interview from 2003 In the Round: A Conversation with John McNaughton, conducted by Spencer Parsons in 2016

• One Deadly Summer | DVD | (23/08/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  It is high summer in the south of France and one family's peace is about to be disturbed by Elle (Isabelle Adjani) a young woman with revenge on her mind. Elle is a beautiful moody and unsettlingly provocative 19-year-old who returns to the quiet Provence village of her birth to look after her crippled father and German mother. Initially her arousing presence enlivens the usually staid village captivating the young men Pin Pon (Alain Souchon) in particular. But as Elle gradu

• Rambo - First Blood - 40th Anniversary Steelbook Edition (4K Ultra HD+Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (24/11/2022) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Grand Piano | DVD | (20/10/2014) from £3.48   |  Saving you £9.51 (273.28%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Eugenio Mira directs this thriller starring Elijah Wood, John Cusack and Kerry Bishé. Tom Selznick (Wood) is the most talented concert pianist of his generation. However, lately Tom's career has stalled due to crippling bouts of stage fright, which interfere with his ability to perform at the highest level. After seeking help for his issues, Tom returns to the stage for a sold out comeback performance, supported by his wife Emma (Bishé). All is going well until Tom turns the page on his sheet music and finds a threatening message scrawled there. Soon, via an earpiece, Tom is put in touch with his tormenter, Clem (Cusack). Clem assures him that he has a high-powered rifle trained on him and will open fire if Tom hits one wrong note. How will the virtuoso cope under a very different kind of performance pressure?

• Godsend | DVD | (08/11/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  When a couple bring their dead child back to life through an experimental cloning process, they're not prepared for their new, much altered son. Chilling horror starring Robert De Niro, Greg Kinnear and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos.

• The Lodger | DVD | (09/03/2009) from £11.60   |  Saving you £8.39 (72.33%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2) Hope Davis (About Schmidt) Shane West (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) and Simon Baker (TV's The Mentalist) star in this terrifying thriller. The Lodger follows a seasoned detective on the trail of a ruthless killer intent on slaughtering prostitutes along West Hollywood's Sunset Strip. It appears that the murderer's grisly methods are identical to that of London's infamous 19th century psychopath Jack the Ripper - a relentless serial killer who was never caught by police. To make matters worse the detective soon notices the parallels between the crimes committed by the West Hollywood stalker and those of a serial murderer incarcerated years ago. Could the wrong man be behind bars? Also starring Rachael Leigh Cook (Nancy Drew).

• Silent Night - Und morgen sind wir tot | Blu Ray | (10/12/2021) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• 44 Inch Chest | Blu Ray | (10/05/2010) from £3.59   |  Saving you £14.40 (401.11%)   |  RRP £17.99

  "44 Inch Chest", a powerful and explosive drama of retribution, is the feature film debut of renowned photographer and commercials director Malcolm Venville.