Toho Kingdom

Just in time for Halloween, I got the "Daiei Gothic" set from Radiance Films. It's a set of three traditional Japanese ghost movies from the '60s. Considering the studio I'd definitely say its Tokusatsu adjacent; Kojiro Hongo stars in one.

I just got two DVDs of the TV series ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks:

*Alvin's Wild Adventures,
*Alvin vs. Brittany.

The Hammer Horror 8-Film Collection on Blu-ray. $12.99 from Amazon! I already have The Brides of Dracula, but even getting seven movies for that price is a steal.

The two DVDs ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks: Alvin's Wild Adventures and ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks: Alvin vs. Brittany have finally arrived!

I just received in the mail a booklet version of the large coloring book Monster Gallery which had in it, among other things, an alternate origin/first appearance of Godzilla.

4K of Minus One and Godzilla 54

I just got two films on DVD: Cat's Eye and Cat People (the second version) and one film on Blu-ray: The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (a Region Free UK version from a Blu-ray set named Indicator (it's #25), since it doesn't seem to be available in the U.S. in any form of home video anymore along with most of Ray Harryhausen's films from Columbia).

I recently ordered from Barnes & Noble the Shout! Studios / Scream Factory Blu-ray release of the 1971 horror film Lets's Scare Jessica to Death.

The Daiei Gothic 4K set from Radiance. Three highly regarded Japanese ghost movies made by Daiei in the 1960s: The Ghost of Yotsuta, Snow Woman, and The Bride From Hades. I haven't seen any of them yet, but I hear good things, and I've been very happy with some of the other quality horror/monster stuff Daiei was putting out at the time.

That's a solid choice! I get why you’d go for the 4K, especially if you’re trying to build up your physical media collection. I’ve heard Smile is pretty good, and if it managed to get a reaction from someone like Films At Home, that’s saying something. I haven’t picked it up yet, but I’ve been slowly expanding my horror collection too. I like supporting physical releases when I can, even though I’ve got streaming services for convenience.

JAGzilla wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2025 10:54 am The Daiei Gothic 4K set from Radiance. Three highly regarded Japanese ghost movies made by Daiei in the 1960s: The Ghost of Yotsuta, Snow Woman, and The Bride From Hades. I haven't seen any of them yet, but I hear good things, and I've been very happy with some of the other quality horror/monster stuff Daiei was putting out at the time.

I give this set my highest possible recommendation - and I haven't even finished it! Still need to watch The Snow Woman. Radiance has become a real heavy hitter among the boutique labels.

Angilasman wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2025 3:44 pm Still need to watch The Snow Woman.

You want to get on that. I just finished it, and wow. It's worth the price of admission on its own.

The booklet that comes with the set looks great, too. Just flipping through a few pages, it seems full of solid info and context.

Today I just bought the Blu-ray of Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League. It'll go great with my Blu-ray of Batman Ninja.

Since these two films were made in Japan, are they considered anime?

Some of my movie purchases from the last month or so:

- Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire 4K/Blu-ray steelbook
- The Conan Chronicles Blu-ray box set from Arrow Video
- Flash Gordon 2-disc Blu-ray from Arrow Video
- Incubus Blu-ray from Arrow Video
- Carlos Blu-ray from Criterion
- Three Ages Blu-ray from Eureka
- The Inspector Wears Skirts 2-4 Blu-rays from 88 Films
- Avatar: The Last Airbender/The Legend of Korra Blu-ray box set
- The Red House Blu-ray/DVD
- Lifeboat Blu-ray steelbook from Eureka
- Häxan Blu-ray from Radiance Films
- Hong Kong '97 Finnish VHS

Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League just arrived today! It was supposed to arrive this week on Thursday.

Over the last few weeks I picked up:

- Godzilla vs. Biollante 4K from Criterion

- Invaders From Mars (1953) 4K from Ignite Films

- The Creator 4K

And my brother bought me the Teen Titans complete series DVD box set, which he found on clearance at Walmart.

Nabbed the 4K Minus One Watch Along edition. Kinda wish I got it before buying the standard 4K but I'm just glad to finally have a copy.

I just ordered a DVD of The Devil and Max Devlin. It should be arriving on Friday.

Picked up I saw the TV glow from A24's new line of blu rays. It's very derivative of Criterion's releases as far as packaging and presentation. The film is wonderful.

^ Haven't pulled the trigger on getting any of the A24 releases yet, but I've noticed they're trying to replicate that upscale Criterion feel. Think I'll get their release of Stop Making Sense...