I used to go to the movie theater every weekend. Marriage, kids, work, and other obligations slowly chiseled into my ability to make it to the movies over the years. Then Covid happened, and I stopped going completely. I’ve slowly been increasing my theatrical visits, but I still don’t go nearly as much as I used to.
I was fortunate enough to get to see Weapons in the theater, and I loved it. In the middle of the night, at exactly the same time, seventeen kids from the same third grade class get out of bed, leave their homes, and disappear. That’s the mystery. The film does some fascinating things trying to explore what happened to the kids and why. It will follow several different characters whose lives ultimately intersect and then take a wild right turn into…well, I won’t spoil that.
Again, I loved it and I’m excited to own it on home video.
Also out this week that looks interesting.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps: I am so done with the MCU at this point. I’ll probably get around to this film one of these days, but I’m in no hurry.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning: This supposed final installment of this action franchise got lousy reviews. I meant to catch it in the theater, but something kept me from it. I look forward to catching it at home.
Hollywood Legends of Horror Collection: I love boxed sets like this that give you a bunch of slightly lesser known movies in a decent package for a reasonable price. This one includes:
Doctor X / The Return of Doctor X / Mark of the Vampire / The Mask of Fu Manchu / Mad Love / The Devil-Doll.
Eyes Without a Face 4K UHD: Criterion upgrades their Blu-ray of this classic French horror film about a scientist who attempts to rebuild his daughter’s disfigured face with horrifying results.
Last Known Address: Terrific French procedural. You can read my review here.
Death Packs a Suitcase: Jess Franco makes a giallo about a killer who packs his victim’s suitcases before slashing them.
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Series: This is a show I always enjoy when I watch it, but I never remember to put it on.
Body Puzzle: Pretty good horror flick from Lamberto Bava about a serial killer who steals various body parts from his victims. You can read my review here.
The Curse of Frankenstein 4K UHD: Hammer Horror’s take on the Frankenstein story is terrific.
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