Cinemaniac Reviews

  From Gravitas Ventures we have Death Count! Strangers awaken in individual holding cells with no memory of how they arrived. They realize if they don't acquire enough online "likes" in a timely manner, they'll die horribly at the hands of a sinister executioner. This movie has a lot of the same cast as Arena Wars that I just reviewed. And though they are different they share a lot of the same vibes for sure. I did enjoy them both. Director: Michael Su Writer: Michael Merino Starring: Michael Madsen, Robert LaSardo, Costas Mandylor Disc: Blu-Ray-R, Make sure your device will play this format At thie time of thie writing 7/30/24 you can buy the blu ray of Death Count on Amazon for $8.50 on sale but normal price is $20

  From Gravitas Ventures we have Arena Wars!  In 2045 convicted criminals have the opportunity to compete on the world's number one televised sporting event, Arena Wars; they must survive 7 rooms and 7 of the most vicious killers in the country; if they win, they regain their freedom. Director: Brandon Slagle Writer: Brandon Slagle, Sonny Mahal Starring: Michael Madson, Eric Roberts, BJ Mezek, Robert LaSardo Video: MPeg-4, 1080p Audio: Dolby Discs: 1 Blu Ray From watching this I get Slashers meets 31 vibes. A game show were you bet on death! As of this writing 7/30/24 you can buy the blu-ray of Arena Wars on Amazon.com for $23.

                                   From Sterling Entertainment we have another installment of the Camp Blood series, Children of Camp Blood.  Some survivors have gotten away, but you never really escape Camp Blood. In this new spin-off, Children of Camp Blood, children gather at a remote retreat to work out their fear of the killer clown. When their fears become reality, the clown is their only worry, and bloodand guts are only the beginning to this nightmare! Director: Mark Polonia Writer: Mark Polonia Staring: Samantha Coolidge, Ryan Dalton and James Kelly Video: 1080 Audio: Stereo Discs: 1 Blu Ray Subtitles: N/A At the time of writing this 7/30/24 you can buy the blu ray of Children of Camp Blood on Amazon.com for $20!

                                                                                Your Honor Season 1 Michael Desiato is a very respected Judge in New Orleans. His teenage son Adam accidentally kills another teenager in a car accident. Scared Adam fleas the scene. When Adam tells Michael about it Michael tells him he has to turn himself in. When they get to the police station Michael learns the teenager Adam killed was the son of the Jimmy Baxter one of the biggest Mob bosses. Michael leaves quickly with his son and does everything he can to keep him safe. The whole time Jimmy is doing everything he can to find his sons murder.  This series was intense. You felt for a lot of the characters. From the kid who was killed in the accident to Adam. For Michael and Jimmy both trying to help the...

                                                                       Warehouse 13 Complete Series Warehouse 13 is a science fiction/comedy/drama. The story follows US Secret Service Agents Myka Bering and Pete Lattimer as they are assigned to Warehouse 13 for the supernatural artifacts. The warehouse is located in South Dakota and initially they thought the assignment was a punishment. As they go trying to retrieve more missing artifacts, they soon learn how serious their position really is.  Directors: Chris Fisher, Constantine Makris, Jack Kenny, Tawnia McKiernan Starring: Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly, Saul Rubinek, Allison Scagliotti Video: MPeg-4, 1080p Audio: English, German, Italian all DTS 5.1 Subtitles: English, German, Italian Disc:15 discs over 5 sets At the time of this writing 8/7/24 you c...

                                                                                 Along Came the Devil After a troubled childhood where her mother disappeared and she was abused by her father, Ashley returns to her hometown and moves in with her Aunt Tanya. Soon, Ashley begins experiencing strange paranormal occurrences and realizes she has been possessed by a demonic force. Ashley's childhood friend Hannah and a local pastor named John try to help her, but the demon proves powerful and difficult to exorcise. Reverend Michael, an expert in demonology, eventually gets involved in the fight to save Ashley's soul. However, the exorcism ritual is rushed and its ending is unclear - it's left ambiguous whether Ashley is ultimately delivered from the demon's grip or succumbs to it. What I love...

                                                                           Swingers! Mike Peters is a struggling comedian who left New York to find success in Los Angeles and is still upset over his girlfriend of six years, Michelle, breaking up with him six months prior. To help Mike with his depression, his womanizing friend Trent and some other aspiring actor friends try and get him back into the social scene. Video: Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Resolution: 1080p Aspect ratio: 1.78:1 Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Audio:  Dolby Run Time:  96 Minutes Disc: Blu Ray, Single Disc, Region A Director: Doug Liman Actors:  ‎  Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston, Patrick Van Horn, Heather Graham As of 7/16/24 you can buy the Blu Ray of Swingers for $19.

                                                                 Beverly Hills Ninja A clan of  ninjas   in   Japan   finds an abandoned chest that has been washed onto shore with a white baby boy inside. One of their ancient legends spoke of a foreign white man who would come among them and become a master like no other would. Haru is raised amongst the ninja, with the expectation that he may become the legendary master. As Haru grows into adulthood, doubts are quickly cast over this, as he is clumsy and lacking his ninja skills, and he fails to graduate as a ninja in his class. Video: Codec: MPEG-4 AVC (25.80 Mbps) Resolution: 1080p Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 French: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Spanish: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Subtitles: Englis...

                                                                             Break Eli learns that his absent father was a Detroit pool hall legend. He journeys into the scene, and must confront the realities and danger of the game - and himself. Director: Will Wernick Actors:  Darren Weiss, Braedyn Bruner, Victor Rasuk, Jeff Kober, Patricia Belcher Studio:    Gravitas Ventures Disc: Blu Ray, 1 Disc Run Time: 103 minutes As of 7/16/24 you can buy the Break Blu Ray on amazon.com for $23.

                                                                             Punch Before returning to university, Frankie wants one last night out in her coastal hometown. But it's not just friends, family and ex-boyfriends that don't want to see her leave... Local bogeyman Mr. Punch is stalking the town and knows just the way to do it. As the carnage escalates, Frankie and friends must fight to stay alive in this seaside-gothic, end-of-the-pier slasher, the first instalment in what Edwards hopes will become the first UK horror franchise in the Jason/Michael/Freddie/Jigsaw tradition. Director: Andy Edwards Actors:  Kierston Wareing, May Kelly, Dani Thompson Studio: Allied Vaughn Run Time: 80 minutes Disc: Blu Ray 1 disc As of 7/16/24 you can buy Punch Blu Ray on Amazon.com for $20.

                                               Hanna-Barbera's Superstars 10 Film Blu Ray Set! This complete films set includes, Yogi's Great Escape, Yogi Bear and the Invasion of the Space Bears, Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose, Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers, Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School, Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf, The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones, Rockin with Judy Jetson, Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats, The Good, the Bad and Huckleberry Hound! Directors: Paul Sommer, Ray Patterson, Charles A Nichols, Don Lusk, Carl Urbano and Bob Goe Writers: Don Nelson, Barry E Blitzer, Jim Ryan, John Ludin, Neal Barbera and Glenn Leopold Starring: Don Messick, Frank Welker, Daws Butler, Rob Paulsen, Charlie Adler and Jean Vander Pyl Producers: William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Video: MPEG4, 1080p, 1:33:1, 1:32:1 Audio: English, DTS-HD Mas...