Horror fans can officially start 2026 on a high note, because Hammer Films is expanding its legacy in a big way with the launch of Hammer Presents, a newly curated collection celebrating the very best of British horror. Rather than simply looking inward, Hammer Presents shines a spotlight on the studio’s peers, honouring the wider […]
James Cagney is a true Hollywood legend whose illustrious career produced a run of unforgettable performances across an astonishing range of genres. From hard-boiled gangster classics to dazzling musical turns, Cagney proved time and again that he was one of the most versatile stars of his era. Along the way, he earned three Academy Award […]
Stars: Edmund Purdom, Alan Lake, Belinda Mayne, Mark Jones, Gerry Sundquist, Kelly Baker, Kevin Lloyd, Pat Astley | Written by Alan Birkinshaw, Derek Ford | Directed by Edmund Purdom There’s something wonderfully grubby about Don’t Open Till Christmas, a film that feels less like a festive horror and more like a late-night stumble through the […]
Stars: Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Froy Gutierrez, Ema Horvath, Ella Bruccoleri, Richard Brake, Brooke Johnson, Rafaella Biscayn, Rachel Shenton, Pedro Lenadro, Florian Clare, Joplin Sibtain | Written by Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland | Directed by Renny Harlin Masked killers Scarecrow, Dollface and Pin-up Girl return for this slasher sequel, the second part of Renny […]
Welcome back to Nerdly Presents: Physical Media Round-Up, where we dive into the latest additions to the shelves – from boutique label boxsets and limited editions to 4K Ultra HD upgrades, Blu-rays, steelbooks, slipcovers, and everything in between. In this episode, we take a closer look at new titles, collector editions, overlooked gems, packaging highlights, […]
Welcome back to Nerdly Presents: Physical Media Round-Up – and this is a BIG one. Not a regular episode. Not a casual shelf check. This is a special, full-on collector hype edition, because today we’re unboxing two absolute MONSTERS from Second Sight: the brand-new Re-Animator and Possession boxsets. These are the kind of releases that […]
At the beginning of 2025, the Warner Archive Collection delighted physical-media fans with the Blu-ray release of Tom and Jerry: The CinemaScope Collection – a welcome treat for anyone with a love of classic animation. But it turns out that was only the opening act. As the year draws to a close, Warner Archive Collection […]
Stars: Groucho, Harpo, Chico, Kenny Baker, Florence Rice, Eve Arden, Margaret Dumont, Nat Pendleton | Written by Irving Brecher | Directed by Edward Buzzell Classic comedy teams. There were many, but the ones that truly stood out among the rest were Laurel and Hardy, The Three Stooges and The Marx Brothers. No matter how old […]
Doris Day’s Hollywood career was filled with many kinds of films – from musicals to screwball comedies, to even Alfred Hitchcock thrillers. Even though Doris Day never won an Oscar, she left behind a legacy of entertaining films that people have enjoyed throughout the years and will continue to enjoy for years to come. As […]
Stars: Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, Michael Beach, Joe Quinn, Mason Heidger, Sarah Durn | Written by Chris Stuckmann, Sam Liz | Directed by Chris Stuckmann Shelby Oaks arrives riding a wave of internet anticipation—the kind you’d normally reserve for a long-lost horror classic, not the debut feature from Chris Stuckmann, YouTube’s most famously conflict-averse […]
Stars: Hassen Kacem, Jessica Ambuehl, Kaitlyn Trentham, Michael Sheffield | Written and Directed by Colin Krawchuk The Jester 2 finally feels like the movie this character has been clawing his way toward since those viral shorts – a proper, full-fat Halloween slasher that embraces its own weirdness instead of pretending to be something sleeker or […]
Arrow Video have been treating collectors to their lavish Shaw Brothers collections – the mighty Shawscope sets – for a good while now. And guess what? We’ve already reached Volume 4. Volume 4! Hard to believe there’s been that many, but yes… Arrow keep spoiling us. Shawscope Volume 4 is the biggest, wildest box yet. […]
Welcome to the first instalment of Nerdly Presents: Physical Media Round-Up, where we dive into the latest additions to the shelves – from boutique label boxsets and limited editions to 4K Ultra HD upgrades, Blu-rays, steelbooks, slipcovers, and everything in between. In this episode we take a closer look at new titles, collector editions, overlooked […]
Stars: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Rob Reiner, Harry Shearer, Valerie Franco, Jean Cromie, Kerry Godliman, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, June Chadwick, Fran Drescher, Griffin Matthews | Written by Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Rob Reiner, Harry Shearer | Directed by Rob Reiner Back in 1984, audiences were introduced to something truly unique: a mockumentary about a […]
Stars: Michael Pataki, Bob Minor, Stephen Stucker, Colleen Brennan, Brenda Miller, George ‘Buck’ Flower, Jane Steele, Ralph Campbell, Zoe Grant | Written by Greg Corarito, John Lamb, Maurice Smith | Directed by Greg Corarito VCI Entertainment have long been known for releasing classic films, but in recent years, they’ve also dipped into the world of […]
Stars: Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Akim Tamiroff, Arturo de Córdova, Vladimir Sokoloff, Mikhail Rasumny, Fortunio Bonanova, Eric Feldary | Written by Dudley Nichols | Directed by Sam Wood Ernest Hemingway’s work has been adapted for the screen countless times, but few films capture his depth as powerfully as 1943’s For Whom the Bell Tolls. In […]
Stars: Kyle Marvin, Dakota Johnson, Michael Angelo Covino, Adria Arjona | Written by Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin | Directed by Michael Angelo Covino Screwball comedies have been a staple of cinema since its earliest days. People have always gravitated toward stories that make them laugh; it’s an essential escape, a momentary lift that can […]
Stars: Tomoyo Harada, Ryoichi Takayanagi, Yukihiro Takahashi, Toru Minegishi, Miyoko Akaza | Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi Cult Epics have been on a roll lately, consistently delivering Blu-ray releases of exceptional quality. The most recent titles we covered were Nobuhiko Obayashi’s His Motorbike, Her Island and School in the Crosshairs, both standout examples of the label’s […]
On my personal Mount Rushmore of comedy duos, you’ll find The Three Stooges, Abbott and Costello, Martin and Lewis, and naturally, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Their influence has rippled through generations; countless comedians have borrowed, built on, and been inspired by the timeless charm of Laurel and Hardy. Their brand of silliness, warmth, and […]
