We have rounded up some of the latest horror/science fiction genre DVD & Blu-ray releases in the UK for the week beginning 14th November 2022.
STAR TREK: PICARD – Season Two
The legendary Jean-Luc Picard (Sir Patrick Stewart) and his crew embark on a bold and exciting new journey into the unknown: Los Angeles, 2024. Trapped in an alternate reality by Q (John de Lancie), Picard must enlist friends both old and new to confront the perils of 21st century Earth in a desperate race against time to save the galaxy’s future – and face the ultimate trial from one of his greatest foes. Starring Alison Pill, Brent Spiner, Michelle Hurd, Santiago Cabrera and Jeri Ryan, this 3-disc collection includes every thrilling episode and over 1 hour of never-before-seen special features, including exclusive interview footage with Sir Patrick Stewart.
Out now on Steelbook Blu-ray from Paramount Home Entertainment
STAR TREK: PICARD – Season Two
The legendary Jean-Luc Picard (Sir Patrick Stewart) and his crew embark on a bold and exciting new journey into the unknown: Los Angeles, 2024. Trapped in an alternate reality by Q (John de Lancie), Picard must enlist friends both old and new to confront the perils of 21st century Earth in a desperate race against time to save the galaxy’s future – and face the ultimate trial from one of his greatest foes. Starring Alison Pill, Brent Spiner, Michelle Hurd, Santiago Cabrera and Jeri Ryan, this 3-disc collection includes every thrilling episode and over 1 hour of never-before-seen special features, including exclusive interview footage with Sir Patrick Stewart.
Out now on Blu-ray & DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment
NOPE
Oscar®-winning filmmaker Jordan Peele* reimagines the modern thriller with Nope, an expansive pop epic of uncanny science fiction. Following their father’s shocking death, Hollywood animal wrangler OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) and his sister Emerald (Keke Palmer) begin observing unexplained phenomena on their vast Southern California ranch that leads them down an obsessive rabbit hole as they plot attempts to capture the mystery on camera. Along with a former child star turned family theme park ringmaster (Steven Yeun) who neighbours the siblings, the pair’s efforts to chase the spectacle soon bring terrifying consequences and unimaginable horror. The result is a complex social thriller that unpacks the seeds of violence, risk and opportunism that are inseparable from the romanticised history of the American West … and from show business itself.
Out now on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Includes Bonus Special Features), Blu-ray (Includes Bonus Special Features) & DVD from Universal
DOCTOR WHO THE COLLECTION Season 8
A classic season from the Third Doctor – all 25 episodes newly remastered and packed with bonus material.
Out now on Blu-ray from BBC
ORPHAN: FIRST KILL
SHE WILL KILL TO BE PART OF A FAMILY. Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit “Orphan.” Esther’s (Isabelle Fuhrman, Orphan) secret may be out but this time around there’s more to this psychotic young girl than meets the eye. Escaping from the psychiatric facility that housed her, Esther hides in plain sight by assuming the identity of a missing American child whose mother (Julia Stiles, Dexter) is matriarch to one of the wealthiest families in the United States. Will Esther’s thirst for blood destroy the strong family ties or will she discover that even a mother will cross the line to protect her family? Produced by eOne and Dark Castle Entertainment, the prequel stars Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland (Possessor) and Julia Stiles.
Out now on Blu-ray & DVD from Signature Entertainment
ORPHAN Boxset (ORPHAN & ORPHAN:FIRST KILL)
Her secret is killer and she will do anything to keep it that way.
It’s time to meet Esther, one of cinema’s most recognisable faces. She may seem sweet and welcoming but her history says otherwise.
In this two film collection meet the families that took Esther in and her most vulnerable and discover if they survive the blood.
Out now on Blu-ray Boxset from Signature Entertainment
HALO Season One
After years of human civil war and growing political unrest, mankind’s very future is threatened when our outermost colonies intrude upon the sacred worlds of the Covenant – a fanatical powerful alliance of alien species. As the Covenant destroys world after human world, only one soldier slows their advance – a cybernetically enhanced “Spartan” supersoldier, the Master Chief. But as the incredible mystery of the Covenant’s true ambition and the secrets of his own enigmatic past converge, he will have to decide if humanity is a cause worth saving. This 5-disc collection includes every exhilarating episode plus over 5 hours of special features!
Includes collectible art cards of Kwan Ha, Dr. Halsey, Soren, Master Chief, Vannak, Riz and Kai.
Out now on Steelbook 4K UHD Blu-ray from Paramount Home Entertainment
HALO Season One
After years of human civil war and growing political unrest, mankind’s very future is threatened when our outermost colonies intrude upon the sacred worlds of the Covenant – a fanatical powerful alliance of alien species. As the Covenant destroys world after human world, only one soldier slows their advance – a cybernetically enhanced “Spartan” supersoldier, the Master Chief. But as the incredible mystery of the Covenant’s true ambition and the secrets of his own enigmatic past converge, he will have to decide if humanity is a cause worth saving. This 5-disc collection includes every exhilarating episode plus over 5 hours of special features!
Out now on Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray & DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment
VOYAGERS
With the future of the human race at stake, a group of young men and women, bred for intelligence and obedience, embark on an expedition to colonize a distant planet.
This edge-of-your-seat sci-fi thriller, follows a crew of astronauts on a decades-long mission to populate a new planet. As disturbing secrets are uncovered, the crew descends into chaos fueled by paranoia, lust, and the hunger for power. The crew of astronauts on this multi-generational mission descend into paranoia and madness, not knowing what is real or not.
Out now on Blu-ray and DVD from Dazzler Media
STINGRAY The Complete Series
Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s much-loved Supermarionation series – their first in colour – has been restored in High Definition from original 35mm film elements for this Blu-ray edition!
It is 2065 and the World Aquanaut Security Patrol submarine Stingray patrols the Earth’s oceans. Captained by the heroic Troy Tempest and his sidekick Phones, they report to Commander Sam Shore and his daughter Atlanta at their Marineville base. The adventures begin when Troy and Phones are captured by the undersea despot Titan – and their only chance of rescue is Titan’s slave, Marina!
Out now on Blu-ray from Network
THE HUNGER GAMES: The Ultimate Steelbook Collection
Watch the epic Hunger Games franchise in a Limited Edition Ultimate 4k UHD & BD Steelbook Collection, featuring:
The Hunger Games
Gary Ross directs this sci-fi action film based on the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins. Jennifer Lawrence stars as 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, a citizen of the totalitarian post-apocalyptic country of Panem, formerly the United States. Every year, the all-powerful ruling agency known as the Capitol selects one boy and one girl from each of Panem’s 12 impoverished rival districts to fight to the death on live national television in a contest known as ‘The Hunger Games’, in which the winner is given food to feed their entire district for a year. When her younger sister Primrose (Willow Shields) is selected as a contestant, Katniss steps up to take her place in the match. Under the tutelage of inebriated former champion Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson), Katniss goes into training for the fight of her life.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Jennifer Lawrence reprises her role as Katniss Everdeen in the second instalment of the sci-fi adventure trilogy based on the novel by Suzanne Collins. Fresh from her triumph in the 74th Annual Hunger Games, Katniss, along with fellow winner Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), returns home to District 12 for some much needed rest. But soon after, while on a ‘Victory Tour’ of the other districts, she becomes aware of growing dissent to the Capitol’s rule, and realises that rebellion is in the air. As Panem prepares itself for the third ‘Quarter Quell’ (75th Hunger Games), autocratic ruler President Coriolanus Snow (Donald Sutherland), still smarting from the Capitol’s humiliation in the last games, stacks the deck to ensure that the upcoming tournament will wipe out any resistance from the districts once and for all.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1
The worldwide phenomenon of The Hunger Games continues to set the world on fire with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, which finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin (Julianne Moore) and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) and a nation moved by her courage. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by Danny Strong and Peter Craig and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. The novel on which the film is based is the third in a trilogy written by Suzanne Collins that has over 65 million copies in print in the U.S. alone.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 brings the franchise to its powerful final chapter in which Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) realises the stakes are no longer just for survival–they are for the future.
With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends–including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson)–Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, and stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 is directed by Francis Lawrence and features an acclaimed cast including Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Academy Award-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone with Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland reprising their original roles from The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The impressive line-up is joined by The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 co-stars Academy Award-winner Julianne Moore, Mahershala Ali, Natalie Dormer and Gwendoline Christie.
Out now on Steelbook 4K Blu-ray from Lions Gate Home Entertainment
NEW CAPTAIN SCARLET: The Complete Series
This action-packed series brought sci-fi legend Gerry Anderson’s ’60s Supermarionation classic zooming into the 21st century, this time using the motion-capture CGI technique Hypermarionation! New Captain Scarlet‘s high production values, intelligent storylines and sophisticated characterisations thrilled Anderson devotees and introduced a new generation to Spectrum’s indestructible agent and his fight against the terrifying menace of the Mysterons!
Out now on DVD from Network
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