The Last House on the Left. A new collector's edition of Wes Craven's debut exploitation film is here just in time to get us ready for the remake, which does not look all that bad. Oh yes, I have seen this one. The dialogue is not so hot, but it is a gritty little movie that will make you feel dirty.
Samurai 7: The Complete Series (Blu-ray). This is a futuristic animated take on Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai. This is yet another series I have not seen, but really want to.
What Just Happened? (also Blu-ray). I was left asking the same question when the closing credits began to roll. Going in, I was looking forward to a satire that sank its teeth into the Hollywood machine. Unfortunately, I was left a little cold to the whole piece. There were some funny moments and interesting scenes, but taken as a whole it never really went anywhere.
The Haunting of Molly Hartley. Do not waste your time. Of all the release this week I have not seen, this is one I have... twice.
The Fog (Blu-ray). Carpenter's misty horror from the early '80s arrives in high definition. I can see this looking spectacular with all the... you know... fog.
Protege. This 2007 film was a big film in Hong Kong, garnering 12 nominations for their equivalent to the Oscars, including best picture. I am looking forward to checking this Dragon Dynasty release; they have done a great job on their line of foreign titles.
House on Haunted Hill: 50th Anniversary Edition. It's hard to believe it has been 50 years since this film was on the screen. I look forward to seeing the new transfer, although I am worried about the included new widescreen transfer. Is it chopped? If I recall correctly, this film was originally shot full frame.
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