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Do you love 80s movies, 90s action classics, and the golden era of VHS, LaserDisc, and DVD, in addition to the newest 4K Ultra HD releases? You've come to the right place!
At Retro Reels, we celebrate the golden age of home video with in-depth:
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đšď¸ Nostalgic deep-dives into cult classics and forgotten gems
đŚ New Physical Media reviews & unboxing
đ Soundtrack & Score Reviews on Vinyl & CD
Whether you're a long-time collector or just discovering the thrill of Physical Media, we bring you honest insights, cinematic trivia, and rare finds from the world of analog and high-definition film formats.
đ°ď¸ From Schwarzenegger blockbusters to Horror obscurities, our mission is to celebrate the magic of retro cinema â one reel at a time!
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Ben Hur 4K UK Update -
Standard edition has now been allocated a new release date of 27th April 2026, following the printing error on this edition. The Steelbook and Collectors edition remain un-affected and were released as scheduled on 23rd March.
#benhur #warnerbros #4KUltraHD
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30 DAYS OF NIGHT (2007)
WORLDWIDE 4K DEBUT OF JOSH HARTNETT HORROR CLASSIC
ICON FILM DISTRIBUTION announces the WORLDWIDE 4K DEBUT of the superb chiller 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, starring Josh Hartnett (Trap, Oppenheimer), on July 27th.
The vampire cult classic, based on the groundbreaking graphic novel, returns in stunning 4K resolution and 16bit colour depth, offering an improved viewing experience with never seen before detail. Released as a highly-collectable Limited Edition 4K SteelBook, featuring stunning new artwork by the incredible Suspiria Vilchez, the two-disc dual format set is packed with 6 hours of bonus content, including a new audio commentary and new interviews, and comes with a booklet and poster. The film is also being released with new artwork on Blu-ray and DVD, with the Blu-Ray containing four new interviews.
Directed by David Slade (Hard Candy, Black Mirror), produced by Evil Dead legend Robert Tapert, and based on Steve Nilesâ bestselling comic book series, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT is a blood-freezing good time of a horror film, a cross between Assault on Precinct 13 and I Am Legend with a bloody dash of Near Dark. Josh Hartnett (Oppenheimer) is brilliant as an Alaskan sheriff, who with his wife Melissa George (Triangle), team up against a vampire horde led by the magnificently nasty Danny Huston (Ivanâs XTC) in the dark snowy wastes.
Described by The Telegraph âa must seeâ, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT is a film that is âgruesomely entertainingâ (Sunday Mirror), featuring a chilling score by Brian Reitzell (Hannibal), atmospheric cinematography by Jo Willems (The Hunger Games), and more vampire mayhem than you can shake a crucifix at.
SYNOPSIS: For centuries, vampires have stayed in the dark, forced to hide each morning or else be destroyed by the burning power of the sun. But thatâs all about to change, when a group of marauding and bloodthirsty vampires led by Marlow (Danny Huston), discover Barrow, Alaska; a remote, isolated town that is plunged into a state of complete darkness for 30 days every winter. As the merciless predators commence their month-long feast of the helpless residents, it is up to Sheriff Eben (Josh Hartnett), his estranged wife, Stella (Melissa George), and an ever-shrinking group of survivors to do anything and everything they can to last until daylight.
30 DAYS OF NIGHT is available to buy on a limited edition 4K UHD SteelBook, Blu-ray, and DVD from 27th July 2026
Pre-Order here - amzn.to/3PtM6bW
New restoration by the UK's leading experts in Film and Television Archive and Restoration, Silver Salt Restoration. In 4K resolution and 16bit colour depth for an improved viewing experience. Captured on the state-of-the-art 13K Director scanner, each frame has been held motionless in gate for optimal imaging and manipulated to achieve the best results.
4K SPECIAL FEATURES:
New restoration scanned on the Laser Graphics Director scanner 4K 16bit colour depth
2 disc edition â UHD and Blu-Ray with bonus features on both formats
New interview with Director David Slade
New interview with Composer Brian Reitzell
New interview with Actor Mark Rendall
New interview with 30 Days of Night comic book creator, Steve Niles
New visual essay âBloodlust: Cinemaâs Most Vicious Vampsâ by Chris Alexander
New Audio Commentary with Kim Newman and Sean Hogan
Audio Commentary with Josh Hartnett, Melissa George and Producer Rob Tapert
8 Making Of Documentaries: Pre-Production, The Vampire, Building Barrow, The Cast, The Look, Stunts, Night Shoots, and Blood, Guts & The Nasty #@$&!
The UHD SteelBook release comes with a limited edition booklet with new essays by Sara Finoro, Mary Beth McAndrews and foreword by director David Slade, plus A3 poster by artist Suspiria Vilchez.
BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES:
New interview with Director David Slade
New interview with Composer Brian Reitzell
New interview with Actor Mark Rendall
New interview with 30 Days of Night comic book creator, Steve Niles
Audio Commentary with Josh Hartnett, Melissa George and Producer Rob Tapert
8 Making Of Documentaries: Pre-Production, The Vampire, Building Barrow, The Cast, The Look, Stunts, Night Shoots, and Blood, Guts & The Nasty #@$&!
DVD SPECIAL FEATURE:
Audio Commentary with Josh Hartnett, Melissa George and Producer Rob Tapert
Certificate: 18
Running Time: 113 mins approx.
Pre-Order here - amzn.to/3PtM6bW
#30daysofnight #joshhartnett #4KUltraHD #4KUHD #bluray #DVD #physicalmedia #BoutiqueBluRay
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BEN HUR 4K UK Standard Edition Update from Warner Bros -
Warner have now confirmed that the special features being listed on the reverse of the standard edition is indeed a printing error and have now delayed its release to correct the issue prior to sale. Exact street date TBC. Both the Steelbook and the Collectors set reman unaffected and will be released as planned.
#benhur #warnerbros #4KUltraHD
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Screenshots from Arrow Videos upcoming 4K Ultra HD release of Nightbreed (1990).
(Captures taken from Theatrical Cut Disc)
#nightbreed #clivebarker #arrowvideo #4KUltraHD #4KUHD #physicalmedia #BoutiqueBluRay
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Screenshots from Arrow Videos upcoming 4K Ultra HD release of Mona Lisa (1986)
#monalisa #BobHoskins #michealcaine #arrowvideo #4KUltraHD #4KUHD #physicalmedia #BoutiqueBluRay
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Arrow Video Announcement!
Stranger Things: The Complete Series Deluxe Edition 4K UHD
A love letter to the '80s classic genre films that captivated a generation, STRANGER THINGS is a thrilling drama set in the seemingly normal Midwestern town of Hawkins, Indiana.
After a boy vanishes into thin air, his close-knit group of friends and family search for answers and are pulled into a high-stakes and deadly series of events. Beneath the surface of their ordinary town lurks an extraordinary supernatural mystery, along with top-secret government experiments and a dangerous gateway that connects our world to a powerful yet sinister realm. Friendships will be tested and lives will be altered as what they discover will change Hawkins and possibly the world - forever.
Netflix and Arrow Video are proud to present all five seasons of STRANGER THINGS for the first time on home video. This definitive, dimension-splitting collection is packed with hours of bonus features giving you an all-access behind-the-scenes look at the making of every season.
Product Features
25-DISC SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS
4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray⢠presentation in Dolby Vision of all forty-two episodes across five seasons and twenty-five discs
Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround and stereo audio for all episodes plus additional Dolby Atmos for Seasons 4 & 5
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Optional audio description tracks
Interviews with the cast and crew
Behind-the-scenes featurettes
Set tours
Bloopers
Image galleries
Trailers
Collectors' booklet
Reversible sleeves featuring original artwork by Kyle Lambert
Double sided poster featuring original artwork by Kyle Lambert
Product details
Director - The Duffer Brothers Shawn Levy
Certificate - 15
Actors - Winona Ryder David Harbour Millie Bobby Brown Finn Wolfhard Noah Schnapp Gaten Matarazzo Caleb McLaughlin Natalia Dyer Charlie Heaton Joe Keery
Subtitle Languages - English SDH
Release Year - 2016
Main Language - English
Number of Discs - 25
Region Free
Also available as a standrd edition 4K and Blu -ray sets
Order here - amzn.to/3NdYITX
#strangerthings #arrowvideo #Netflix #physicalmedia #BoutiqueBluRay
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Announcement - UK 4K DEBUT FOR UNDERWATER SCI-FI CHILLER
DEEPSTAR SIX
ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY AND DIGITAL 8 JUNE
PRE-ORDER THE 4K HERE - amzn.to/4sLtRwT
PRE-ORDER THE BLU-RAY HERE - amzn.to/4sh7gIS
STARRING: GREG EVIGAN, NANCY EVERHARD, MIGUEL FERRER
DIRECTED BY SEAN S. CUNNINGHAM
London, 16th March: From producer/director Sean S. Cunningham, co-creator of the Friday the 13th franchise, comes his underwater creature feature, DEEPSTAR SIX - making its UK UHD debut on June 8 as part of STUDIOCANALâs Cult Classics range, with a fantastic 4K restoration, stunning artwork, a treasure trove of extras including three audio commentaries, and four art cards. The film is also released on Blu-ray and Digital.
Starring Greg Evigan (TekWar), Nancy Everhard (The Punisher), Miguel Ferrer (Robocop) and featuring stuntwork by Jason Vohorees himself, Kane Hodder, DEEPSTAR SIX features another memorably eerie score by Harry Manfredini (Friday the 13th), and out of this world creature effects by Chris Walas (Oscar-winner for 1987âs The Fly).
Called âwildly entertainingâ by Nerdly, DEEPSTAR SIX is packed with action, explosions, outrageous practical effects, a sterling B-movie cast, and lots and lots of water, itâs Alien underwater, with a dash of The Abyss, brought to you with horror master Cunninghamâs tense and terrifying know-how, making it a an absolute must for genre fans.
SYNOPSIS: When the crew of an experimental underwater nuclear base disturbs a huge cavern beneath their site, they accidentally unleash the giant prehistoric monster lurking withinâŚ
DEEPSTAR SIX is available to buy on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and Digital from 8th June 2026 and available to pre-order on 4K and Blu-ray.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Audio Commentary with Horror-Fix.com's James G. Chandler and Ash Hamilton (2025)
Audio Commentary with director Sean S. Cunningham and visual effects supervisor James Isaacs (2001)
Audio Commentary with screenwriters Lewis Abernathy and Geoff Miller (2020)
Isolated score with audio commentary by composer Harry Manfredini
"From The Deep" - interviews with Mark Shostrom, Greg Nicotero, and Robert Kurtzman (2020)
âThe Survivors" - interviews with Greg Evigan and Nancy Everhard (2020)
"Water Damage" - interview with Kane Hodder (2020)
âBehind The Scenesâ - vintage featurette (1989)
Extended vintage interviews with cast & crew (1989)
Behind-the-Scenes footage
Original 1989 EPK
Stills gallery
Theatrical trailer
TV spot
The 4K UHD and Blu-ray both include 4 art cards
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 99 mins approx.
#deepstarsix #80smovies #80shorror #Studiocanal #4KUltraHD #4KUHD #physicalmedia
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Screenshots from Arrow Videos upcoming 4K Ultra HD release of Innerspace (1987)
#innerspace #joedante #arrowvideo #4KUltraHD #4KUHD #physicalmedia #BoutiqueBluRay
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Screenshots from Arrow Videos upcoming 4K Ultra HD release of The Killer (1989)
#thekiller #JohnWoo #ChowYunFat #arrowvideo #4KUltraHD #4KUHD #physicalmedia #BoutiqueBluRay
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Screenshots from Arrow Videos upcoming 4K Ultra HD release of Soldier (1998)
#soldier #kurtrussell #garybusey #JasonIsaacs #paulanderson #arrowvideo #4KUltraHD #4KUHD #physicalmedia #BoutiqueBluRay
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