Category Archives: Gift Guide 2020

Is there anything scarier than Trumpty Dumpty? No, but “Hosts” comes pretty close.

Is there anything scarier than Heir Adolf Frump, aka The Worm, aka Trumpty Dumpty?

No.

But the Dark Sky Films DVD  Hosts comes pretty close.

On Christmas Eve, an innocent couple become hosts to a malicious entity. Throughout the night they proceed to terrorize a family of five in unimaginably violent and disturbing ways. But these demonic possessions won’t end with this unfortunate family; they mark just the beginning of a horrific worldwide epidemic.

Beneath its nerve-jangling suspense, the film offers a dark and bloody insight into how lying to your loved ones can not only alienate them, it can completely destroy your bonds with them forever.

The film, written by Adam Leader and directed by Adam Leader and Richard Oakes, follows in the footsteps of classic successes such as The ExorcistThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Inglorious BasterdsHosts was written to keep viewers on the edge of their seats and leave a lasting impression.
  
We’ve warned you.

Relive the Magic and Movements of Rudolf Nureyev with the intimate documentary “I Am a Dancer”

If you’ve ever had to privilege to see Rudolf Nureyev perform, the memories of his movements and motions will stay with you until your last breath.
Relive the magic again with I am a Dancer, the intimate 1972 documentary portrait, which offers an unprecedented look at the training and dedication behind his electrifying art.

Providing a unique glimpse into Nureyev’s personality, preparation and technique, the documentary includes excerpts from his performances in the classical ballets La Sylphide with Carla Fracci, and The Sleeping Beauty with Lynn Seymour; in addition to sequences from the modern ballet Field Figures with Deanne Bergsma, and Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand with his long-time partner Margot Fonteyn.

Film Movement has taken a most welcome leap by releasing this Golden Globe Nominee for Best Documentary Film Features  on Blu-ray for the first time in North America.

 
BONUS FEATURES
  • Terese Capucilli on Nureyev and Fonteyn
  • Skylar Brandt on I Am a Dancer
  • 16-page booklet with new essay by arts critic Kenji Fujishima 

“Smiley Face Killer” will scare the shit out of you!

Remember Bret Easton Ellis’s scary novel American Psycho?

Get ready for more thrills and chills.

From director Tim Hunter comes the terrifying thriller Smiley Face Killers, slashing its way onto Digital and On Demand, and Blu-ray and DVD December 8 from Lionsgate. Inspired by true events and the twisted “smiley face killers” conspiracy theory that has gripped the American imagination for decades, this pulse-pounding serial killer tale reunites Hunter with his River’s Edge star Crispin Glover, and also stars Ronen Rubinstein and Mia Serafino.

We refuse to give away any more details. Why ruin the shocking surprises?

Doggone it! “Charlie’s Christmas Wish” is a delightful heartwarming family film

It’s never too early to start making that list you always put off until it’s (almost) too late.

Just in time for the holidays comes a feel-good family film starring a loveable dog: Charlie’s Christmas Wish. Awarded the Dove Seal of Approval for All Ages, the flick unwraps on DVD, Digital and On Demand November 10 from Lionsgate. Aiden Turner, Lindsey McKeon, Jay M. Brooks and Diane Ladd star in this heartwarming tale.

A troubled war vet’s family finds new hope from a scrappy little rescue dog. Discharged and sent home for the holidays, John (portrayed by Turner) tries hard to adapt to civilian life—and to son Jimmy’s new pet, a feisty terrier named Charlie. As the family meets other struggling local veterans, they know it’ll take a miracle to bring peace to them and to John. Good thing Charlie has a direct line to the Man Upstairs . . .