The Damned (Special Edition, Import) (2025) Available August 22

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A 19th-century widow is tasked with making an impossible choice when, during an especially cruel winter, a ship sinks off the coast of her impoverished Icelandic fishing village. Any attempt to rescue survivors risks further depleting the starving villagers’ supplies.

STARRING: Odessa Young, Joe Cole, Siobhan Finneran

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The Salute of the Jugger (aka The Blood of Heroes, 4K Ultra HD. Import) (1989) Available August 15

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Set in a futuristic world where the only sport that has survived in a wasted society is the brutal game known as jugging. Sallow, the leader of a rag-tag team, has played in the main Leagues before, but was cast out because of indiscretions with a lady. However now joined by a talented newcomer, Kidda, an ambitious young peasant girl he and his team find they have one last chance for glory.

STARRING: Rutger Hauer, Joan Chen, Delroy Lindo

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Noroi: The Curse (Import) (2005) Available August 15

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A documentary filmmaker explores seemingly unrelated paranormal incidents connected by the legend of an ancient demon called the “kagutaba.”

STARRING: Jin Muraki, Rio Kanno, Tomono Kuga

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Full Moon Fright Box Volume II (Import) Available August 15

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Four-disc set includes: Sorority Babes In The Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1987)A biker, a group of gorgeous college coeds, and three frat geeks steal a bowling trophy, only to wind up freeing Uncle Impie, the bloodthirsty troll-like monster who’s imprisoned inside it. Uncle Impie offers to grant them each a wish, but really all he wants to do is embark on a murderous rampage! Comedy, horror, sex, and 7-10 splits; what more can a moviegoer ask for? Linnea Quigley, Andras Jones, Brinke Stevens, and Michelle Bauer (billed as Michelle McClellan) star in this nudity-filled opus. 80 min. C/Rtg: R Puppet Master (1989)These miniature murderers come with strings attached! The twisted legacy of a marionette master (William Hickey) who kills himself rather than allow the Nazis to take possession of the secret to imbuing his inanimate playthings with life returns to haunt a young man (Paul Le Mat) 50 years later. Can a team of psychics protect him from the wrath of these terrible toys? Irene Miracle, Jimmie F. Skaggs co-star. 90 min. C/Rtg: R Shadowzone (1990)A scientific experiment studying deep sleep and dreams opens a door into another dimension and unleashes a grotesque creature that can kill from within as well as without. In a locked-down underground laboratory, the staff and a visiting NASA official wage a desperate battle for survival against the powerful monster. Terrifying sci-fi thriller stars Louise Fletcher, David Beecroft, James Hong, Shawn Weatherly, Miguel A. Núñez, Jr. 88 min. C/Rtg: R Seedpeople (1992)Plant-like alien creatures fall to Earth and set down roots in quiet Comet Valley. Their names? Shooter, Tumbler, and Sailor. Their plan? To take over the inhabitants and pollinate the Earth, of course-what else do plant-like alien creatures ever have on their… uh… “minds”? Outrageous special effects are featured in this horror hoedown; Andrea Roth, Dane Witherspoon star. 87 min. C/Rtg: R Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; featurettes; interviews; theatrical trailer; 48-page book; 4 poster stand up counter displays; 2 reversible posters; more. Region Free

STARRING: Various

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When Evil Lurks (Import) (2023) Available August 8

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Residents of a small rural town discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape before the evil is born, but it may be too late.

STARRING: Ezequiel Rodríguez, Demián Salomón, Silvina Sabater

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The Old Dark House (4K Ultra HD, Import) (1932) Available August 8

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In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.

STARRING: Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas, Charles Laughton

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Quatermass 2 (Limited Edition, Import) (1957) Available July 25

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In England, a group of space scientists led by Bernard Quatermass, who have developed plans for the first Moon colony, learn that a secret, ostensibly government-run, complex of identical design has been built in a remote part of England and is the focus of periodic falls of small, hollow “meteorites” originating in outer space. Quatermass determines to investigate and uncovers a terrifying extraterrestrial life form which has already begun action to take over the Earth.

STARRING: Brian Donlevy, John Longden, Sydney James, Bryan Forbes, William Franklyn

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Murderock (Import) (1984) Available July 4

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The world of dance can be brutal. The rehearsals are grueling. The competition is fierce. At the Arts for Living Centre in New York City, the best of the best are dying for a part in a major production. But only a select few will be chosen. The selection process seems to be at the hands of mysterious killer who pierces women’s bare breasts with a hatpin, puncturing their hearts. Ambition and jealousy appear to be the motive, which makes everybody a suspect!

STARRING: Olga Karlatos, Claudio Cassinelli, Cosimo Cinieri, Ray Lovelock

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The Monkey (Steelbook, Import) (2025) Available July 4

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When twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years.

STARRING: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Elijah Wood

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Four Sided Triangle (Import) (1953) Available July 4

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A young man, in love with a woman who can never be his, discovers a way to fulfil his dreams. In their childhood the three were the best of friends, the perfect triangle. But years later when Lena returns to her sleepy home the tone of the relationship changes and it is Robin she loves. Bill has discovered a method of duplication and decides to make an exact replica of the woman he cannot have… .with disastrous consequences for them all.

STARRING: Barbara Payton, James Hayter, Stephen Murray, John Van Eyssen, Percy Marmont

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Terrifier : The Bloody Duo (Terrifier / Terrifier 2) (Steelbook, Import) Available June 6

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Two-disc set includes: Terrifier (2016)Art the Clown, the baleful bufon from “All Hallow’s Eve,” is up to his old tricks-and this Halloween, he’s treating a pair of wee-hours partygoers to unending terror! As he stalks them into a ramshackle apartment building, you can bet it won’t end well for them, or any of the hapless few who try to interfere! Unnerving splatterthon from filmmaker Damien Leone stars Jenna Kanell, Samantha Scaffidi, Catherine Corcoran, and David Howard Thornton as Art. 85 min. C/Rtg: NR Terrifier 2 (2022)As Halloween approached, teen Sienna (Lauren LaVera) was appalled that her kid brother Jonathan (Elliott Fullam) wanted to go as Art the Clown, the murderous merrymaker who terrorized their community the year before. She’d feel a whole lot worse as she realized that a resurrected Art (David Howard Thornton) was targeting them both for his sadistic brand of comedy. Fear-filled follow-up from Damien Leone co-stars Chris Jericho, Felissa Rose, Samantha Scaffidi. 138 min. C/Rtg: NR Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Region Free

STARRING: Various

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The Monkey (2025) (Steelbook, Import) Available May 30

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When twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years.

STARRING: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Elijah Wood

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Opus (2025) (Import) Available June 6

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Entertainment journalist Ariel Ecton (Ayo Edibiri) was surprised and thrilled to be among the select few invited to the Utah compound of generations-past pop star Alfred Moretti (John Malkovich) for the dropping of his comeback album. Once there, though, she’d become unnerved by the cultish behavior of the artist’s onsite adherents… and her fears became justified as the visitors started dropping, too. Celebrity sphere-skewering suspenser co-stars Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Tony Hale, Amber Midthunder.

STARRING: Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Tony Hale, Amber Midthunder

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Blood for Dracula (1974) (4K Ultra HD, Limited Edition Import) Available May 19

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The eccentric Baron von Frankenstein (Udo Kier) partners with his peculiar assistant, Otto, to craft a superior master race, with the Baron as it’s leader. He assembles two flawless ‘zombies’ from assorted body parts, intending them to produce offspring. Amidst this, a web of complications unfolds as Nicholas, a farmhand, engages in an affair with the Baron’s unsatisfied wife. Simultaneously, Nicholas seeks his vanished friend Sacha, whose head and brain have been employed in the creation of Frankenstein’s male ‘zombie.’

STARRING: Joe Dallesandro, Udo Kier, Arno Juerging, Vittorio De Sica, Dominique Darel

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HNO’s Big Fat Friday Review: April 25, 2025

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Here’s a review of this week’s comic and movie releases and premieres!

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Thai Horror Collection (Import) Available May 23

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Thai horror films have gained international acclaim for their unique blend of supernatural terror, psychological tension, and rich cultural folklore. From eerie ghost stories to chilling, unpredictable plots, this THAI HORROR COLLECTION offers a distinct experience to captivate every discerning horror fan. With atmospheric settings, spine-tingling soundtracks, and unsettling suspense, these eight films have helped solidify Thailand as a powerhouse in horror cinema. Whether exploring ancient spirits or modern-day nightmares, Umbrella’s THAI HORROR BOXSET provides a thrilling, immersive journey into the dark corners of the human psyche and beyond.

DORM “I know a secret and if you promise not to tell anyone, I will tell you.. “When 12-year-old Ton transfers to an all-boys boarding school, he’s taunted by his peers and terrified by their tales about the ghosts that inhabit the school. Ton is utterly miserable until he befriends a mysterious fellow pupil.

ALONE We promised to stay together forever. When Pim and Ploy, twins conjoined at the stomach, are separated, the operation leaves Pim the surviving sister, haunted by Ploy’s vengeful ghost.

PHOBIA (aka 4BIA) Face Your Fears. Four horror tales revolve around an accident victim, a bullied youth, ghost stories and a deceased princess.

PHOBIA 2 Don’t be surprised if you are addicted to fear. An anthology of five macabre short stories about hungry ghosts, comatose brain dead, a group of bright-eyed actors, an unscrupulous car salesman, and careless backpacking tourists.

COMING SOON What kind of scenes in a horror film scares you the most? When a ghost appears totally unexpectedly? When the main character does not see the ghost lurking up behind him? When at the very end you find out that the main character was actually a ghost all along? None of this compares to the feeling of arriving home alone and suddenly being struck by a feeling of d j vu that you are reenacting the very same scenes in the horror movie you just saw!

LADDALAND Buying a home is a dream that everyone strives for. Thee is one of millions in Bangkok that cannot afford a home. One day, a huge job opportunity knocks on his door and Thee accepts a new position and moves his family to Laddaland, a new housing project with large, beautiful homes. But death is something we all must face soon or later, and in Laddaland, it’s your dead neighbors that you must deal with.

COUNTDOWN “4… 3. 2. 1” No matter where you are, everyone in the world is looking forward to the countdown to New Year’s Day, which includes 3 Thai teens in New York City. “4… 3.. 2. 1” They are counting down without knowing for sure that their new day is going to be waiting for them..

THE PROMISE “Promise me you won’t leave me. ” Unable to accept the harsh truth that their families were going bankrupt in the 1997 Tom Yum Goong Crisis, two best friends, Boum and Ib decided to end their lives together at their families’ unfinished tower, where they promised to be together forever. In the end, Ib died all alone. Twenty years later, Boum, a successful real estate entrepreneur, visits the tower with her daughter, triggering a series of events that frighteningly remind Boum of Ib. What measures will Boum take to release herself from the promise that binds her?

Director: Songyos Sugmakanan, Banjong Pisanthanakun, Parkpoom Wongpoom, Paween Purijitpanya, Yongyoot Thongkongtoon, Visute Poolvoralaks, Sophon Sakdaphisit, Baz Poonpiriya

DISC 1: Dorm & Alone NEW! Alone Critical Audio Commentary by Pierce Conran and James Marsh NEW! Early Career and Inspiration: An Interview with Director Parkpoom Wongpoom NEW! Interview with Director, Writer and Producer Yongyoot Thongkongtoon NEW! Till Death Do Us Part: The Lonely Ghosts of Banjong Pisanthanakun & Parkpoom Wongpoom – A Video Essay by Hayley Scanlon NEW! Together and Alone: The Sometime T-horror partnership of Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom – A Video Essay by Anton Bitel Stills Gallery Dorm Trailer DISC 2: Phobia & Phobia 2 NEW! Phobia Critical Audio Commentary by Pierce Conran and James Marsh NEW! Phobia 2 Critical Audio Commentary by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas NEW! Early Career and Inspiration: An Interview with Director Banjong Pisanthanakun NEW! Interview with Director Paween Purijitpanya NEW! Phobia: Finding Fear in Small Doses – A Video Essay by Matt Donato NEW! Double Trouble: Films of Parkpoom Wongpoom and Banjong Pisanthanakun including Shutter, Alone, Phobia and Phobia 2 – Video Essay by David Michael Brown Stills Gallery Phobia Trailer Phobia 2 Trailer DISC 3: COMING SOON & LADDALAND NEW! Coming Soon Critical Audio Commentary by Pierce Conran and James Marsh Interview with Director, Writer and Producer Yongyoot Thongkongtoon NEW! Coming Soon: When Horror Escape the Screen – A Video Essay by Matt Donato NEW! Thai Ghost Stories: Alone, Dorm, Laddaland, Coming Soon and The Promise – A Video Essay by David Michael Brown NEW! Laddaland: There’s Something Horrific Lurking in the Family Home – A Video Essay by Dr Duncan Caillard Stills Gallery DISC 4: COUNTDOWN & THE PROMISE NEW! Countdown Critical Audio Commentary by Pierce Conran and James Marsh NEW! The Promise Critical Audio Commentary by Grant Watson NEW! Interview with Director Sophon Sakdaphisit NEW! Ghosts of Aspiration: The Haunted Vistas of Sophon Sakdaphisit – A Video Essay by Halyely Scanlon NEW! Locating three T-horrors from Sophon Sakdaphisit: A Video Essay by Anton Bitel NEW! Countdown: New Year, Same Sins – A Video Essay by Matt Donato Stills Gallery Countdown Trailer

STARRING: Various

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Storm Warning (2007) (Import) Available May 23

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With their boat wrecked, their bearings lost, and their need for shelter extreme as they make their way through a terrible storm, a young man and woman think they’ve found shelter inside an abandoned farmhouse. That illusion is shattered when a family of lunatic reprobates shows up and subjects them to degrading tortures. Intense shocker from the director of “Urban Legend” stars Nadia Farès, Robert Taylor. 84 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; featurettes; deleted scene; interviews; bonus short “Silent Number” (1993); theatrical trailers. Region Free

STARRING: Nadia Farès, Robert Taylor, David Lyons

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Shutter (2004) (Import) Available May 23

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After accidentally running down a pedestrian, a photographer from Bangkok and his girlfriend flee the scene and return home. Before you can say “Fotomat,” the shutterbug begins discovering ghostly figures in his images and his lady becomes plagued by nightmares. But when their loved ones begin dying mysteriously, the pair must unravel the mystery of what is happening to them before it costs them their lives. Terrifying Thai horror film stars Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee, Achita Sikamana. 95 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: Thai; Subtitles: English, Spanish. In Thai with English subtitles. Region Free

STARRING: Chachchaya Chalernpol, Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee, Achita Sikamana, Unnop Chanpaibool

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HNO’s Big Fat Friday Review: April 18, 2025

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Here’s a review of this week’s comic and movie releases and premieres!

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