Mystery & Thrillers - Page 56

Manufacturer: Universal Studios Home Entertainment Brand: UNI DIST CORP. (MCA)

The sequel to the 2012 sleeper hit horror movie. In the aftermath of the shocking events in “Sinister,” a protective mother (Shannyn Sossamon of “Wayward Pines”) and her 9-year-old twin sons (real-life brothers Robert and Dartanian Sloan) find themselves in a rural house marked for death as the evil spirit of Bughuul continues to spread with frightening intensity.

Manufacturer: ACORN MEDIA

The Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad (UCOS) returns to crack more cold cases in this long- running British series. In Season 12, tenacious young DCI Sasha Miller (Tamzin Outhwaite, EastEnders) leads her motley crew of retired cops through difficult times. The team’s loyalty endures the ultimate test when Gerry (Dennis Waterman, The Sweeney) is linked to a crime from his days on the force, inadvertently putting Sasha’s life in danger. Steve (Denis Lawson, Bleak House) tries to climb out of debt, and Danny (Nicholas Lyndhurst, Only Fools and Horses) struggles to further his relationship with Fiona (Tracy Ann Oberman, Filth). The tight-knit group also contends with a new member in quirky and superstitious ex-DCI Ted Case (Larry Lamb, Gavin & Stacey). Through it all, these dogged detectives keep their trademark humor and playful banter, even as they face an uncertain future when UCOS itself comes under fire. Guest stars include Amy Nuttall (Downton Abbey), Bernard Cribbins (Doctor Who), Lucy Benjamin (Detectorists), and Geraldine Somerville (Cracker, Harry Potter films).

Manufacturer: ACORN MEDIA

Michael Kitchen stars in this universally acclaimed mystery series as DCS Christopher Foyle, investigating crimes on the home front during WWII and counterintelligence threats at the dawn of the Cold War. Also starring Honeysuckle Weeks, Anthony Howell, and a host of fantastic guest stars, this complete series boasts superb acting, uncompromising historical accuracy, and compelling mysteries that make it "a triumph from start to finish" (The Wall Street Journal).OVER 6 HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES!: Retrospective program Foyle's War Revisited (57 min.); interviews with series writer and creator Anthony Horowitz (32 min.), stars Anthony Howell and Honeysuckle Weeks (14 min.), and Set 8 guest star John Mahoney (21 min.); making-of documentaries for Sets 3, 4, & 5 (44 min.); four behind-the-scenes featurettes for Set 7 (86 min.); a day in the life of Foyle's War (26 min.); and back in time with Foyle's War (27 min.); introductions by Horowitz for Set 7 (15 min.) and featurettes about the truth behind the fiction for Set 8 (52 min.); production notes, historical backgrounds, cast reflections, and photo galleries; and a 24-page collector's guide with a foreword by Horowitz, history about the era, episode synopses, character profiles, and reflections on the show

Manufacturer: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

The original Wolf Man is one of the silver screen's most unforgettable characters and, along with the other Universal Classic Monsters, defined the Hollywood horror genre. The Wolf Man: Complete Legacy Collection includes all 7 films from the original legacy including the eerie classic starring Lon Chaney Jr. and the timeless films that followed. These landmark motion pictures defined the iconic look of the tragic monster and continue to inspire countless remakes and adaptations that strengthen the legend of the Wolf Man to this day.

Manufacturer: ACORN MEDIA

As the world teeters on the brink of World War II, 10 strangers are invited to isolated Soldier Island. Among them are young secretary Vera Claythorne (Maeve Dermody, Serangoon Road), soldier Philip Lombard (Aidan Turner, Poldark), General John MacArther (Sam Neill, Jurassic Park), spinster Emily Brent (Miranda Richardson, Parade’s End), and Judge Lawrence Wargrave (Charles Dance, Game of Thrones). With seemingly nothing in common, the guests wonder who their mysterious host may be. But the ominous reason for their visit soon becomes clear…and by the end of the night, the first of them is dead.Based on the bestselling crime novel of all time by Agatha Christie, this “TV event of the year” (The Guardian, UK) boasts an all-star cast also including Anna Maxwell Martin (The Bletchley Circle), Toby Stephens (Black Sails), Burn Gorman (TURN: Washington’s Spies), Noah Taylor (Peaky Blinders), and Douglas Booth (Great Expectations).

Manufacturer: Paramount Brand: PARAMOUNT - UNI DIST CORP

The show that became a worldwide television phenomenon...solves its final case. When multiple bombs incite terror in Las Vegas, the shockwaves reach far and wide. Former CSI head Gil Grissom (William Petersen) responds to the call of duty while FBI Agent Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger) rushes back to her old hunting grounds. In his final Vegas case, lead investigator D.B. Russell (Emmy(R) winner Ted Danson*) helps unravel the fiendish web of evidence. The case turns personal as seasoned pro Sara Sidle (Jorja Fox) navigates her history with Grissom. Then the team itself becomes a target, forcing the elite experts of CSI (Eric Szmanda, Robert David Hall, Wallace Langham, Elisabeth Harnois, David Berman and Jon Wellner) to outrace an explosive threat to Sin City. Only Grissom's femme fatale Lady Heather (Melinda Clarke) holds the deadly key to the secrets in this epic finale that changes everything.

Manufacturer: Paramount Brand: PARAMOUNT - UNI DIST CORP

Beautiful Assistant District Attorney Catherine Chandler (Linda Hamilton) lives a fast-paced, intense life atop New York City. Vincent (Ron Perlman), a mythic half-man, half-beast, lives a hidden existence in the underground network of New York's tunnels, among a thriving "family" consisting of society's rejected souls. From the moment Catherine's and Vincent's paths cross, they experience a strong psychic bond. And despite their existence in separate worlds, Vincent's unexpected tenderness and Catherine's life of solitude create a timeless, boundless love. Can Catherine safely guard his secrets while Vincent guards her safety? All three compelling seasons of this modern re-telling of the classic fairy tale are presented in this must-have DVD set.