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A still from "GODHEAD" showing two figures in white jackets standing in a dimly lit, wooden interior with an arched window and central doorway.

Horror thriller “Godhead” blurs reality and fantasy in an exploration of religion. [Fantasia]

By justin waldman on August 14, 2026 • ( 0 )

Filmmaker Mark H. Rapaport’s (Hippo) second feature, Godhead, proves that there is something cooking on the indie scene that needs to be experienced more and more by audiences so that more directors and screenwriters like him can find a wider… Read More ›

Three women on the film set of "IS GOD IS," discussing while a crew member uses a boom microphone; an industrial backdrop is visible.

Aleshea Harris’s confident, vibrant directorial debut, “Is God Is,” arrives home.

By Blak Cinephile on August 6, 2026 • ( 0 )

It’s almost a testament to independent cinema that a film like Is God Is exists. Based on her critically-acclaimed play, Aleshea Harris’s film follows sisters Racine and Anaia (Kara Young and Mallori Johnson), two women badly burned by their father… Read More ›

Director Curry Barker on the set of "OBSESSION" leans toward a vehicle, adjusting a professional camera setup at the window.

Give into “Obsession” now on 4K UHD.

By justin waldman on August 3, 2026 • ( 0 )

Have you discovered your new Obsession yet? Did you fall down the rabbit hole of Curry Barker (Milk & Serial) if you didn’t already know his YouTube works before watching one of the most chilling horror movies of the year?… Read More ›

Two male characters face off on a city street, while a woman and another man observe the scene. The setting features urban storefronts in the background.

The “Crime City” series shifts to Japan with head-bashing action thriller “TOKYO BURST.” [Fantasia]

By Douglas Davidson on August 1, 2026 • ( 1 )

In 2017, director Kang Yun-sung’s based-on-a-true-story The Outlaws introduced audiences to Detective Ma (Don Lee), colloquially known as “Beast Cop” for the way he resolves conflicts within his district with his power-packed fists. Watching Ma tackle Chinese gangsters trying to… Read More ›

Close-up photo of a person wearing sunglasses, stringing a jacket over their shoulder as they walk forward.

Via Vision Entertainment calls school back into session with a brand-new 4K UHD restoration of Robert Mandel’s “The Substitute.”

By Douglas Davidson on July 31, 2026 • ( 0 )

For a period of time, setting stories within schools was pretty common. Whether in television (Welcome Back, Kotter; Saved by the Bell) or film (Dead Poets Society; Summer School), the relationship of teacher and student was utilized to explore everything… Read More ›

Cover of the film "Falling Down," featuring a man in a white shirt and black tie holding a briefcase, with a blurred cityscape behind him and text describing the film.

Controversial to this day and timely to a fault, Joel Schumacher’s darkly comic “Falling Down” comes home via Arrow Video.

By Blak Cinephile on July 29, 2026 • ( 0 )

You couldn’t make a film like this today. Joel Schumacher’s (Flatliners) dark and comedic rage-against-the-machine thriller, Falling Down, is truly a ballsy product of its time — the loud, colorful 1990s. Boasting a terrific against-type performance from Michael Douglas (Basic… Read More ›

A young man in a leather jacket stands at the forefront of a crowded nightclub, surrounded by blurred figures and warm, colorful lights.

Open up wide and let “Corpus” in. [Fantasia]

By Douglas Davidson on July 27, 2026 • ( 1 )

“And I need you now tonight And I need you more than ever And if you only hold me tight We’ll be holding on forever And we’ll only be making it right ‘Cause we’ll never be wrong Together, we can… Read More ›

A tense face-off between a man in a leather jacket and a woman with injuries, both staring intensely at each other.

The only thing stopping Springtime for Hitler is “The Last Temptation of Becky.” [Fantasia]

By Douglas Davidson on July 26, 2026 • ( 1 )

“You probably heard we ain’t in the prisoner-takin’ business; we in the killin’ Nazi business. And cousin, business is a-boomin’.” – Lt. Aldo Raine in Inglourious Basterds (2009) There are a few things in cinema that most audiences agree on:… Read More ›

A Conversation with “Above & Below” director Jesse V. Johnson.

By Thomas Manning on July 24, 2026 • ( 0 )

Filmmaker Jesse V. Johnson returns to EoM Presents to discuss his latest directorial effort, the ocean survival thriller Above & Below. Johnson speaks about the technical and logistical challenges of underwater filmmaking, the performances of frequent collaborators Louis Mandylor and… Read More ›

A woman and a man embrace intimately in a softly lit scene from The Arrival.

“The Arrival” 4K UHD Blu-ray Giveaway

By Douglas Davidson on July 22, 2026 • ( 0 )

While physical media production of films seems to be waning, there still remain those who champion cinema by re-releasing titles on brand-new formats with new art and features. In June, Lionsgate Limited did exactly this with their 4K UHD edition… Read More ›

Two individuals in black clothing stand beside a parked silver car at night, with a lit bridge and city lights in the background.

Berner’s “Splash City” is a brutal Bay Area crime thriller dominated by powerful performances.

By Michelle Swope on July 21, 2026 • ( 0 )

Born in the Sunset District neighborhood of San Francisco, Gilbert Anthony Milam Jr., known professionally as Berner, is a rapper with multiple albums under his belt, as well as a cannabis entrepreneur. Berner is the Co-founder and CEO of Cookies,… Read More ›

A man and woman in a vehicle look alarmed, displaying signs of distress and injuries, as they focus on something outside the frame.

“Big Break” has cult comedy group Simple Town leap from the stage onto the cinema screen, creating plenty of hysterics along the way. [Fantasia]

By justin waldman on July 20, 2026 • ( 1 )

Comedy is subjective, but when it’s done right and done in a way that hasn’t been overdrawn and overdone, then it can be a wild success. In Ian Faria’s first feature, cult comedy group Simple Town (known to their fans,… Read More ›

Film still from the action thriller ATTACK ON PARADISE. It features several people facing the camera while holding weapons.

Director Bob Colaers’s “Attack on Paradise” attempts a fresh perspective on well-worn tropes with mixed results. [Fantasia]

By Douglas Davidson on July 20, 2026 • ( 1 )

When stories aren’t being told the way you want to see them, sometimes you have no choice but to make them yourself. Based on an artist’s statement, that’s the idea behind the creation of Attack on Paradise (formerly Paradise) by… Read More ›

A middle-aged man with short hair peers around a corner, his face partially illuminated against a dark background.

A Conversation with “Time of Death” actor Michael Kelly.

By Thomas Manning on July 18, 2026 • ( 0 )

Actor Michael Kelly joins this edition of EoM Presents to discuss his work on the indie horror film Time of Death, directed by Will Wernick. Filmed on location at a century-old abandoned penitentiary in West Virginia, the distinct Appalachian setting… Read More ›

Behind-the-scenes shot from "LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY," showing a bloodied mummy character alongside crew members and camera equipment in a dimly lit room.

“Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” arrives in a 4K UHD home release.

By AJ Friar on July 17, 2026 • ( 0 )

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy arrives on physical media after its theatrical run, which was met with mixed criticism from fans and critics alike. While some enjoyed this new take on The Mummy, it seemed to divide audiences by being too… Read More ›

Title card for the film "EVIL DEAD BURN," featuring bold, distressed red text on a black background.

When communication breaks down and anger seethes, “Evil Dead Burn.”

By Douglas Davidson on July 14, 2026 • ( 0 )

Trigger Warning: There’s a brief club sequence early in the film that features flashing lights that may be disturbing for photosensitive viewers. Additionally, the subject of familial abuse courses throughout. Be sure to take precautions before watching. Sheila: You found… Read More ›

A group of zombies on their knees, looking up, in a modern shopping area with bloodied and tattered clothing.

Yeon Sang-ho’s “Colony” sees individuality and community collide in the filmmaker’s latest horror thriller.

By Douglas Davidson on July 14, 2026 • ( 1 )

Despite the well-worn nature of certain subgenres, there can be a magical configuration of approaches that result in a sensation of something new and special. This is the case with Yeon Sang-ho’s Train to Busan (2016), an action horror thriller… Read More ›

Open Dialogue with “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War” actor Michael Kelly and director Andrew Bernstein.

By Thomas Manning on July 13, 2026 • ( 0 )

The world of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan expands with Ghost War, the new action thriller debuting on Amazon Prime Video on May 20. In this Meet Me at the Movies / Screen Scene interview spotlight, Thomas Manning sits down with… Read More ›

Close-up of the "DEEP WATER" movie poster showing two individuals in life jackets swimming in dark water, with other swimmers visible in the background.

“Deep Water” crashes into a Blu-ray release without any special features.