The Overlook Theatre: Bluray Tuesday!

April 19th 2016

Bluray Tuesday creeps upon us once again. Not much released on the horror front this week but Scream Factory and Arrow Films release some cool titles. If you didn't pre order The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 from Scream Factory for the early arrival, it's being officially released everywhere else loaded with bonus new and original bonus features. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is a definite must buy this week for sure. Arrow Films releases 1985 cult classic The Stuff which I haven't seen yet but I'm looking forward to checking out. Leonardo DiCaprio's The Revenant is the biggest release today. This film is also responsible for Leo's first Academy Award for Best Actor. After being nominated 5 times, DiCaprio finally took home a well deserved win. If you are a fan of spoof films, Marlon Wayans's new film Fifty Shades of Black releases, if you are looking a decent laugh this week. So what will you be buying, renting, or just skipping this week? Let us know and don't forget to check out our Instagram page here. We love conversation and talking all things horror. Until next week.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2: Amazon - $21.99

Chainsaw-wielding maniac Leatherface (Bill Johnson) is up to his cannibalistic ways once again, along with the rest of his twisted clan, including the equally disturbed Chop-Top (Bill Moseley). This time, the masked killer has set his sights on pretty disc jockey Vanita "Stretch" Brock (Caroline Williams), who teams up with Texas lawman Lefty Enright (Dennis Hopper) to battle the psychopath and his family deep within their lair, a macabre abandoned amusement park.

The Stuff (1985): Amazon - $27.99

A delicious mysterious goo that oozes from the Earth is marketed as the newest dessert sensation. But the sugary treat rots more than teeth when zombie-like snackers begin infesting the world.

The Revenant: Amazon - $19.99

4K Bluray: Amazon - $29.99

While exploring the uncharted wilderness in 1823, frontiersman Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) sustains life-threatening injuries from a brutal bear attack. When a member (Tom Hardy) of his hunting team kills his young son (Forrest Goodluck) and leaves him for dead, Glass must utilize his survival skills to find a way back to civilization. Grief-stricken and fueled by vengeance, the legendary fur trapper treks through the snowy terrain to track down the man who betrayed him.

Fifty Shades of Black: Amazon - $19.99

In a spoof of "Fifty Shades of Grey," Hannah Steele interviews entrepreneur Christian Black (Marlon Wayans) for her roommate's school newspaper. The wealthy and eligible Black quickly learns how clumsy the young woman is. As flirtation leads to attraction, Christian invites Hannah to his home and introduces her to his kinky world of S&M. Despite their different backgrounds, the new couple consistently surprise each other with how far they're willing to go to make their relationship work.

Theory of Obscurity: Amazon - $24.99

For decades, the renegade sound and video collective known as The Residents has remained shrouded in mystery. The Residents have released more than 60 albums, performed all over the world and inspired many people to be weird, take chances and find their own voice -- but their identities remain secret. With unprecedented access to their archives and their recent 40th anniversary tour, this documentary introduces The Residents to a whole new generation.

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents (Blu-ray)

Norm of The North: Amazon - $19.99

Norm (Rob Schneider) the polar bear doesn't know how to hunt, but he does possess the unique ability to talk to humans. When the wealthy Mr. Greene (Ken Jeong) unveils his idea to build luxury condos in the Arctic, Norm realizes that his beloved home is in jeopardy. Accompanied by three mischievous lemmings, Norm stows away on a ship to New York. Once there, he meets a surprising ally (Maya Kay) who helps him hatch a scheme to sabotage the shady developer's plans.