The fifth installment in a beloved horror franchise tops the DVD releases for the week of June 27.
"Evil Dead Rise": The Necronomicon unleashes fresh terrors on a mother and her family in this entry, which sees the action move from a cabin in the woods to an urban apartment building.
"Try as it might to expand the 'Evil Dead' universe beyond its most famous chainsaw-wielding character, the film isn’t permitted to escape his shadow," writes Los Angeles Times film reporter Jen Yamato in her review. "A fresh pivot that starts out strong before caving to fan service, this femme-centered installment at least doesn’t skimp on visceral horrors and black humor, finding inventive ways to make its audience cringe, cower and cackle as it puts its heroines through hell."
ALSO NEW ON DVD JUNE 27
"Big George Foreman": A biopic about the iconic boxer/preacher/entrepreneur, following his life story as an athlete and born-again Christian.
"Johnny & Clyde": A young couple on a killing spree decide to rob a casino owned by a notorious mobster, played by Megan Fox, in this take on the well-known crime story.
"The Tank": Horror thriller in which a family inherits more than they bargained for after they are bequeathed a coastal property in Oregon that is home to an ancient creature.
"In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis": Documentary film chronicling the pontiff's many trips abroad since becoming pope.
"Mickey & Friends 10 Classic Shorts — Volume 2": Part of the ongoing celebration of Disney's 100th anniversary, this compilation of animated shorts features Mickey Mouse and other classic Disney characters.
"Pasolini 101": Criterion Blu-ray box set featuring nine films made by Italian filmmaker Paolo Pasolini in the 1960s. Includes "Accattone," "Mamma Roma," "Love Meetings," "The Gospel According to Matthew," "The Hawks and the Sparrows," "Oedipus Rex," "Teorema," "Porcile" and "Medea."
OUT ON DIGITAL HD JUNE 27
"Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret": This adaptation of the classic Judy Blume young adult novel follows the trials and tribulations of Margaret Simon, contending with puberty, sixth grade gender politics and real world existential questions in 1970 New Jersey. Starring Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates.
"Makeup": Drama centered on the burgeoning relationship between an aspiring male burlesque dancer and an introverted French food critic.
"R.A.D.A.R.: The Adventures of the Bionic Dog": Family-friendly outing in which a young boy and his high-tech canine square off against a couple of small-time criminals.
"Knights of the Zodiac": Action adventure film about an orphan boy who discovers his destiny is written in the stars.
"Confidential Informant": Crime thriller that follows two narcotics agents as they hunt for a cop killer during a drug epidemic. Starring Mel Gibson, Nick Stahl and Kate Bosworth.
"Smoking Causes Coughing": French comedy centered on the misadventures of a team of five superheroes known as the Tobacco Force.
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