Frankenhooker

On October 13, Synapse Films will release director Frank Henenlotter’s Frankenhooker in separate 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray editions.  

Frankenhooker blends over-the-top horror, dark comedy, and gleefully twisted practical effects into one unforgettable genre mash-up. When grieving medical student Jeffrey Franken (James Lorinz, King of New York) turns to some highly unconventional methods to bring his fiancée Elizabeth (Patty Mullen, Doom Asylum & Penthouse Pet of the Year) back, things quickly spiral into a bizarre and bloody nightmare. Equal parts outrageous, hilarious, and gloriously unhinged, Frankenhooker remains a singular staple of ’90s cult cinema. 

The cast also includes Louise Lasser (Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman), Shirley Stoler (The
Honeymoon Killers), and John Zacherle (legendary TV horror host Zacherley). A few of the actresses who eventually provide limbs for the new Elizabeth include Lia Chang (Big Trouble in Little China), Charlotte Kemp (Playboy Playmate of the Month, December 1982), Jennifer Delora (Robot Holocaust), and Heather Hunter (AVN Hall of Fame). Co-writer and director Frank Henenlotter (Basket Case, Brain Damage) reimagines the Frankenstein story with his signature blend of twisted horror and dark comedy. 

The 4K Ultra HD edition of Frankenhooker features an all-new 2025 Dolby Vision 4K restoration, created from the archival uncut original 35mm vault materials. The Blu-ray edition marks the film’s return to Blu-ray, presenting the complete 85-minute uncut feature in its acclaimed new 2025 restoration. 

The special features include audio commentary with director Frank Henenlotter and make-up effects designer Gabe Bartalos; A Salad That Was Once Named Elizabeth - Patty Mullen featurette; A Stitch in Time: The Make-Up Effects of Frankenhooker - Gabe Bartalos
featurette; Turning Tricks: Jennifer Delora Remembers Frankenhooker; Jennifer Delora’s Frankenhooker Photo Scrapbook; and the theatrical trailer. 

“If you see one movie this year, it should be Frankenhooker.” — Actor Bill Murray 

Watch the trailer for Frankenhooker here: 

https://youtu.be/6kApARt4Mds?si=MXQfnWXl7oT9DKwQ   

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"Surf Nazis Must Die"

Troma Entertainment, the longest-running independent movie studio in North America, proudly celebrates the release of Surf Nazis Must Die with a new 4K Ultra HD + Special Edition Blu-ray, packed with bonus materials. For over half a century, Troma has distributed cinematic masterpieces such as The Toxic Avenger, Def By Temptation, Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D., Class of Nuke 'Em High, Cannibal! The Musical and Tromeo and Juliet.   

Surf Nazis Must Die is a dystopian science fiction beach movie that merges How To Stuff A Wild Bikini with A Clockwork Orange. Massive earthquakes have devastated Los Angeles, and anarchy has taken over Southern California. The Surf Nazis, led by Adolf (Barry Brenner, Maniac Cop), have taken control of the coastal turf. They’ve even invented a surfboard with a switchblade knife to dominate the waves. Eleanor "Mama" Washington (Gail Neely, The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear) has been placed into a retirement home for her own safety. When she finds out her son Leroy (Robert Harden, Overkill) is targeted
by the Surf Nazis, Mama heads down to the beach to slap the Reich out of Adolf and his goons.  

Surf Nazis Must Die became a cultural sensation during its theatrical run and airings on USA Network’s Up All Night. The term “Surf Nazis” quickly became part of punk slang. Director Peter George blended the beauty of riding the waves with the ugliness of a lawless world being overrun by fascist gangs. 

The bonus features include the Surf Nazis Must Die theatrical trailer; a Projection Booth Podcast audio interview; Who Controls The Beaches?!?, an interview with director Peter George; the original Blu-ray Intro; the original DVD Intro; scenes from the Tromaville Cafe; Waves Are A War Zone, featuring interviews with Peter George and producer Robert Tinnell; deleted scenes; Independent Artists VS. Corrupt Cartels; the Radiation March; Soul Of Troma; “INNARDS” Music Video; The Toxic Avenger In Ukraine; Troma Sleepover; and Troma Trailers. 

“Surf Nazis Must Die is a brilliantly conceived beach holocaust drama/revenge thriller that you can enjoy with the entire family.”  —Exclusive Magazine 

Watch the trailer for Surf Nazis Must Die here: https://youtu.be/3xro1T2qhPY?si=GmaIYuMQZYM9_0iH  

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Identity

 

On August 25, the chilling serial killer whodunit Identity arrives on 4K UHD. Director James Mangold (The Wolverine, Logan) brings intense psychological horror to an Agatha Christie-influenced murder mystery. The Limited Edition release features both the Theatrical and Extended Cuts, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras. 

On a stormy night in the Nevada desert, ten strangers are stranded at an isolated motel, including an aging actress (Rebecca De Mornay, Risky Business), her limo driver (John Cusack, Hot Tub Time Machine), and a married couple in crisis played by John C. McGinley (Platoon) and Amanda Peet (The Whole Nine Yards). The guests are picked off one by one. Will anyone make it to check out time? The film also stars Ray Liotta (Goodfellas), Alfred Molina (Spider-Man: No Way Home), Clea DuVall (Zodiac), Pruitt Taylor Vince (Superman) and Jake Busey (Starship Troopers).

Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the Theatrical and Extended Cuts; original lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; archival audio commentaries by director James Mangold and screenwriter Michael Cooney; a brand new interview with actor Pruitt Taylor Vince and producer Cathy Konrad; an archival behind the scenes featurette; deleted scenes; storyboard comparisons; the theatrical trailer; image gallery; and a collectors’ booklet.

Watch the trailer for Identity here: https://youtu.be/TQkG2x3qTf4?si=z9UlfoqlI9bSWkIm

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Troy

On August 18, Troy, Wolfgang Petersen’s epic action blockbuster set against the legendary Trojan War, arrives on 4K UHD just in time for the theatrical debut of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. The acclaimed director of Poseidon and Das Boot adapts Homer’s classic poem The Iliad to capture a sweeping saga of love, war, honor, and devastation. The Limited Edition release features brand new 4K remasters of both the Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut of the film from the original 35mm camera negative by Arrow Films, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras. A Blu-ray edition release will also be available.

Prince Hector of Troy (Eric Bana, Hulk) signs a peace treaty with Menelaus, King of Sparta (Brendan Gleeson, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), but peace is short-lived when his brother Paris (Orlando Bloom, The Lord of the Rings) brings Sparta’s Queen Helen (Diane Kruger, Inglourious Basterds) back to Troy. Menelaus turns to his brother Agamemnon, King of the Greeks (Brian Cox, Succession), who launches an attack on Troy to retrieve Helen and expand his own power. The campaign further strains Agamemnon’s uneasy alliance with the legendary warrior Achilles (Brad Pitt, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). The film also stars Peter O’Toole (Lawrence of Arabia), Sean Bean (Ronin), Julie Christie (McCabe & Mrs. Miller) and Rose Byrne (Insidious).

Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) for both the Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut; original lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio plus stereo audio for both the Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an archival introduction by director Wolfgang Petersen; an archive picture-in-picture commentary of the film; a series of archival behind-the scenes featurettes; an archival introduction to the Greek Gods; Easter egg; the trailer; image galleries; and a collectors’ booklet.

Watch the trailer for Troy here: https://youtu.be/SalHFAZVxAg?si=-mRC6W53UdBJm_El

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The People vs Larry Flynt

On August 4, the Academy Award-nominated serio-comic biopic The People vs. Larry Flynt makes its global 4K UHD debut. Director Miloš Forman (Amadeus) and screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski (Ed Wood) expose how Larry Flynt became an anti-censorship crusader, changing adult entertainment with Hustler magazine. The Limited 30th Anniversary Edition features a brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras. 

Larry Flynt (Woody Harrelson, Natural Born Killers) begins publishing a tantalizing newsletter to promote the dancers at his Hustler Go-Go club in Cincinnati. Encouraged by the overwhelming response, he turns it into a national magazine, setting out to challenge Playboy and Penthouse by pushing adult entertainment beyond its established boundaries. When Hustler publishes nude photos of a former First Lady, the magazine’s notoriety explodes.

As Hustler’s profile grows, Flynt becomes a high-profile target in the culture wars, facing obscenity charges and a series of legal battles over First Amendment rights. His fiercest allies are his dedicated attorney Alan Isaacman (Edward Norton, Fight Club) and Althea Leasure (Courtney Love, Man on the Moon), the former stripper who becomes his wife. The cast also includes Crispin Glover (Back to the Future), James Cromwell (Babe), Vincent Schiavelli (Ghost), Norm MacDonald (Saturday Night Live), and Larry Flynt in a surprise cameo. The People vs. Larry Flynt was Oscar nominated for Best Actor (Woody Harrelson) and Best Director (Miloš Forman). Forman won the Golden Globe for Best Director.

Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); original lossless stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio option; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; archival audio commentaries with cast members Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, and Edward Norton and screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski; brand new interviews with Woody Harrelson, screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, and others; an archival interview with cinematographer Philippe Rousselot; Miloš Forman on The Charlie Rose Show; an archival making of the film featurette; an archival featurette on Larry Flynt narrated by Dennis Hopper (Blue Velvet); deleted scenes with optional audio commentary by Woody Harrelson and Larry Karaszewski; the theatrical trailer; TV spots; image galleries including the original script; and a collectors’ booklet.

Watch the trailer for The People vs. Larry Flynt here: https://youtu.be/fR6l4D47fW8?

si=4NyIzseu9kP19yDj  

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"Falling Down"

On July 21, Falling Down, a transgressive travelog through post-riots Los Angeles, makes its global debut on 4K UHD. Director Joel Schumacher creates a compelling portrait of an everyday man feeling obsolete in the modern city. The Limited Edition release features a brand new 4K restoration by Arrow Films approved by cinematographer Andrzej Bartkowiak, hours of special features and newly commissioned extras. A Blu-ray edition will also be available.

A frustrated William Foster (Michael Douglas, Fatal Attraction) abandons his car during a morning traffic jam and begins walking toward home, only for the city around him to turn his commute into a volatile odyssey. Along the way, Williams gets more and more angry at a city that’s changing into something that he doesn’t recognize. As Foster’s encounters become increasingly dangerous, LAPD Sergeant Martin Prendergast (Robert Duvall, The Godfather) heads out to arrest him instead of taking it easy on his last day before retirement. Prendergast soon learns why Foster cannot be allowed to make it home. The cast includes Barbara Hershey (Insidious), Rachel Ticotin (Total Recall), Tuesday Weld (Once Upon A Time In America), Frederic Forrest (Apocalypse Now), and Michael Paul Chan (Goonies).

Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); newly restored original lossless stereo 2.0 and DTS-HD MA 4.0 surround audio; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an archival audio commentary by director Joel Schumacher, editor Paul Hirsch, actor Michael Douglas and others; a brand new interview with screenwriter Ebbe Roe Smith; a brand new interview with composer James Newton Howard; revisiting the real-life Los Angeles sites used in Falling Down; an archival interview with Michael Douglas; the original trailer; an image gallery; and a collectors’ booklet.

Watch the trailer for Falling Down here: https://youtu.be/09XCNERMIwU?si=JwiO-M5CyBMWY-Jv 

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"Soylent Green"

On July 28, the dystopian science fiction masterpiece Soylent Green makes its global debut on 4K UHD. Director Richard Fleischer (Fantastic Voyage) creates a police thriller set within a desolate future where humanity is bursting at the seams. The Limited Edition release features a brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative by Arrow Films, hours of special features and newly commissioned extras. A Blu-ray edition will also be available.

The greenhouse effect has ravaged Earth’s climate, leaving the world eternally hot and crops unable to grow in the year 2022. People survive on Soylent Green crackers manufactured from plankton, while a population explosion has crammed 40 million people into New York City. The poor and downtrodden sleep on staircases and in basements, while the wealthy live in luxury apartments and eat real food, including beef. NYPD Homicide Detective Robert Thorn (Charlton Heston, Planet of the Apes) investigates the murder of a rich man in a secure skyscraper. Police researcher Solomon Roth (Edward G. Robinson, Little Caesar) picks through the clues to uncover a motive for the killing. The cast also includes Leigh Taylor-Young (Jagged Edge), Chuck Connors (Old Yeller), Joseph Cotten (Citizen Kane), and Brock Peters (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home).

Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); original lossless mono audio; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an archive audio commentary with director Richard Fleischer and star Leigh Taylor-Young; a brand new audio commentary; archive on-stage interviews with Charlton Heston and Richard Fleischer at the BFI; A Look at the World of Soylent Green; MGM's Tribute to Edward G. Robinson's 101st Film; the theatrical trailer; image galleries; and a collectors' booklet.

Watch the trailer for Soylent Green here:
https://youtu.be/PPIOp31up_U?si=iWJXRHMJ4nzMyLYp

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"The Goat"

Featuring Oscar winner Mira Sorvino, John Savage, and TikTok phenomenon Jessica Hosam, who has more than 3 million followers, The Goat arrives on VOD platforms and home entertainment DVD on June 23, 2026, through Cleopatra Entertainment, which has acquired North American rights to the Egyptian, French, and Italian co-produced adventure thriller.

 

Directed by Paris-based Italian filmmaker Ilaria Borelli, the Arabic-language feature follows Hadiya, a 12-year-old girl forced into marriage, who becomes the target of a Western corporation seeking control of the only water source in her village. Determined to save her community, she sets out on a harrowing journey across the desert to find her father, accompanied only by Sparrow, the family goat who keeps her alive through seven brutal days of survival.

 

John Savage plays the CEO of a U.S. multi-national corporation aiming to seize the village’s spring for a luxury bottled water venture, while Mira Sorvino plays the company’s engineer, and Egyptian star Amr Saad portrays Hadiya’s father. The film explores resilience, exploitation, and the fight for autonomy in the face of overwhelming power.

 

The Goat previously launched at the El Gouna Film Festival and went on to screen as the closing film at the Rome Film Festival. The film has also collected multiple honors on the international festival circuit.

 

“With The Goat, I wanted to challenge so-called ‘civilized’ Western societies, and all of us within them, to confront our role in the exploitation of natural resources in more vulnerable regions,” Borelli said in a statement to Variety. “At the same time, the film sheds light on deeply rooted practices that continue to devastate young women and girls, from forced marriage and abduction to sexual violence and life-threatening childbirth conditions.”

 

Borelli studied at NYU and previously directed the comedy Our Italian Husband, starring Pierfrancesco Favino and Brooke Shields, as well as the drama The Girl From the Brothel, about a French woman who risks her life to rescue three young girls from a Cambodian brothel. Her latest feature continues that focus on stories of survival, injustice, and female endurance under extreme conditions.

Watch the trailer for The Goat here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYpGPLAisl8&t=1s

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Blue Thunder

On May 5, the action-packed sci-fi thriller Blue Thunder makes its global 4K UHD debut, exposing a future where military-grade surveillance takes to the skies above the streets of Los Angeles. This limited edition release features a brand new 4K restoration from the original negative, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras.

Officer Frank Murphy (Roy Scheider, Jaws) pilots a helicopter for the Los Angeles Police Department. During a nighttime aerial patrol, Frank and partner Officer Richard Lymangood (Daniel Stern, Home Alone) spy on a woman exercising, leading them to miss a councilwoman being murdered nearby, resulting in their suspension. Frank's punishment doesn’t last long. His superior (Warren Oates, The Wild Bunch) needs him to test the next generation of police helicopters. The futuristic vehicle, nicknamed “Blue Thunder,” features bulletproof armor, state-of-the-art surveillance equipment, whisper mode, and advanced weaponry. With the 1984 Summer Olympics on the horizon, the city is eager to put it into action. But Frank has his doubts. The program’s test pilot, F.E. Cochrane (Malcolm McDowell, A Clockwork Orange), is a man he grew to despise during their time in Vietnam. As tensions escalate, Frank becomes increasingly suspicious of the technology, culminating in a high-stakes aerial showdown above the City of Angels.

Blue Thunder was directed by John Badham (Saturday Night Fever, WarGames), who staged thrilling helicopter stunts around the skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles without the use of CGI. The film also stars Candy Clark (The Man Who Fell to Earth), Joe Santos (The Rockford Files), and Anthony James (High Plains Drifter).

Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentations in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); original restored lossless 2.0 stereo audio and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 remix; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an archival audio commentary by director John Badham and others; brand new interviews with John Badham, Malcolm McDowell, and Candy Clark; an archival three-part documentary; an archival featurette on the design and construction of the iconic helicopter; an archival 1983 promotion featurette; an extended scene; the theatrical trailer; image gallery; and a collectors’ booklet featuring the original production notes.

Watch the trailer for Blue Thunder here:
https://youtu.be/aI_GoXZqoYs?si=FKI4X3NhTpXh5n73

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Red Sonja

On March 24, journey back to the time of swords and sorcery when the fantasy epic Red Sonja makes its 4K UHD world premiere. From the legendary producer Dino De Laurentiis and director Richard Fleischer (Conan The Destroyer) comes a female hero created by writer Robert E. Howard (Conan The Barbarian). The limited edition release includes a 4K restoration from the original negative with new HDR grading by Arrow Films, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras.

Red Sonja (Brigitte Nielsen, Cobra) has her life, family, and home torn apart by the evil Queen Gedren (Sandahl Bergman, Conan The Barbarian) and her ruthless soldiers, driving Sonja to pray for revenge. A spirit blesses her with the strength of a great warrior, and she trains until her master can teach her no more, leaving her ready to exact revenge. Can Red Sonja save the world from the Queen and her powerful relic, and will Lord Kalidor (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Conan The Barbarian) convince her that he is worthy enough to be her partner in this epic battle? The clanging steel of Red Sonja’s epic battles is accompanied by a rousing score from Ennio Morricone (The Good, The Bad And The Ugly).

Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); Original lossless mono audio and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio; Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; two brand new audio commentaries; newly filmed interviews with actor Ernie Reyes Jr. and others; an archival unreleased interview with poster artist Renato Casaro; an archival featurette on Arnold Schwarzenegger; an archival interview with assistant director Michel Ferry; the original theatrical trailer; image gallery; a collectors’ perfect-bound booklet; double-sided foldout poster; and six postcard-sized reproduction artcards.

Watch the trailer for Red Sonja here: https://youtu.be/94j_JiVPtx8?si=TEQd5hhjjdUM8gS

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Remington Party

Winona Ryder

"I brought you to a Remington party and what's my thanks? It's on a hallway carpet. I got paid in puke." - Heather Chandler, Heathers

While surfing the WWW I came across this fun find, a polaroid image BHS from one of my favorite movies: Heathers

I saw it in Los Angeles when it hit theaters in 1988. So I was ahead of the curve of the masses that would come to love and appreciate it over time.

Thus I gave it a watch again recently and it still holds up. The satire and dark humor are as razor sharp now as they were then.

Not to mention the terrific cast lead by Winona Ryder.

If you have yet to see it, get it!

Heathers on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097493/