Illustrious Corpses: Limited Edition – Radiance Films (Blu-ray)

Theatrical Release Date: Italy, 1976
Director: Francesco Rosi
Writers: Francesco Rosi, Tonino Guerra, Lino Iannuzzi, Leonardo Sciascia
Cast: Lino Ventura, Tino Carraro, Marcel Bozzuffi, Paolo Bonacelli, Alain Cuny, Maria Carta, Luigi Pistilli, Tina Aumont, Fernando Rey, Max von Sydow

Release Date: January 25th, 2026 (UK), January 26th, 2026 (USA)
Approximate Running Time: 120 Minutes 49 Seconds
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Widescreen / 1080 Progressive / MPEG-4 AVC
Rating: 12 (UK), NR (USA)
Sound: LPCM Mono Italian
Subtitles: English
Region Coding: Region A,B
Retail Price: £14.99 (UK), $39.95 (USA)

"When a series of Supreme Court judges are murdered, Inspector Rogas (Lino Ventura, Army of Shadows) is sent to discover the truth. A procedural noir soon turns into a labyrinthine conspiracy thriller as corruption and institutional power converge." - synopsis provided by the distributor

Video: 4.5/5

Here’s the information provided about the transfer, "Illustrious Corpses was transferred from multiple CRI elements, as the original negative could not be located. The film was restored by Cineteca di Bologna in 4K at L’Immagine Ritrovata in Bologna, Italy, with funding from the Film Foundation and the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation.” 

Illustrious Corpses comes on a 50 GB dual layer Blu-ray.

Disc Size: 39.1 GB

Feature: 32.5 GB

Although this release uses the same source Kino Lorber used for their 2021 Blu-ray release, colors look more pleasing and accurate. Flesh tones look healthy, image clarity and compression are solid, black levels are strong, and the image retains an organic look.

Audio: 4.5/5

This release comes with one audio option, a LPCM mono mix in Italian with removable English subtitles. The audio is in excellent shape; dialogue comes through clearly, everything sounds balanced, and ambient sounds and the score are well represented.

Extras:

Extras for this release include an image gallery (33 images—stills/lobby cards/posters), a theatrical trailer (3 minutes 22 seconds, LPCM mono Italian with non-removable English subtitles), an interview with Gaetana Marrone, author of The Cinema of Francesco Rosi (28 minutes 53 seconds, LPCM stereo English, no subtitles), an archival French TV  interview with director Francesco Rosi (3 minutes 40 seconds, LPCM mono French with removable English subtitles), an archival French TV  interview with Francesco Rosi and actor Lino Ventura (4 minutes 46 seconds, LPCM mono French with removable English subtitles), an archival audio commentary with filmmaker Alex Cox, reversible cover art, removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings and a 32-page booklet (limited to 3000 copies) with cast & crew information, an essay titled Body Snatchers written by Michael Atkinson, a newly translated archival writing by Francesco Rosi, an archival interview with Francesco Rosi conducted by Andrée Tournès, and information about the transfer.

Summary:

Illustrious Corpses was directed by Francesco Rosi, a filmmaker known for his works that often feature social and political commentary. His notable films include Salvatore Giuliano, Hands over the City, and Three Brothers.

An inspector investigating a series of assassinations targeting judges uncovers corruption at the highest levels. When he attempts to expose this corruption, he finds himself in danger.

1970s Italian cinema excelled in creating political thrillers that reflected the sociopolitical climate of the time. While Italian cinema from this era frequently incorporated political themes and social commentary, the most impactful political thrillers prioritized substance over style. Case in point, Illustrious Corpses, a film that is based on a novel that takes on the social and political climate of 1970s Italy.

The narrative immediately grabs you with a phenomenal opening sequence, which perfectly sets the stage for what follows. The narrative quickly establishes a relentless tone that builds to an unforgettable finale, reaching an intense fever pitch. The premise involves a series of assassinations carried out by an unseen culprit who always remains one step ahead of the law. Furthermore, the story effectively maintains escalating tension from beginning to end.

The main draw of Illustrious Corpses is Lino Ventura (Army of Shadows) in the role of the protagonist, an inspector tasked with uncovering who’s behind a series of assassinations. He delivers a solid performance of a man determined to find the truth and not willing to compromise his integrity when faced with resistance from his superiors. Notable cast members include Luigi Pistilli (Death Rides a Horse) in the role of a reporter, Fernando Rey (Viridiana) in the role of the security minister, Max von Sydow (The Seventh Seal) in the role of the supreme court president, and Tina Aumont (Torso) in the role of a prostitute who witnessed one of the judge's assassinations.

Illustrious Corpses is an exposition-heavy film that has a handful of visually arresting moments that heighten the mood. Its central theme is how criminals and politicians are the same when it comes to society's power structure. When discussing Illustrious Corpses, one should not overlook Piero Piccioni's (The 10th Victim) exemplary mood-reinforcing score. Ultimately, Illustrious Corpses is a thought-provoking political thriller whose last spoken words, "The truth is not always revolutionary," serve as a perfect coda.

Radiance Films gives Illustrious Corpses its best home media release to date. Highly recommended.

 

Written by Michael Den Boer

Blood of Revenge: Limited Edition – Radiance Films (Blu-ray)

Theatrical Release Date: Japan, 1965
Director: Tai Katô
Writers: Gohei Kamiya, Akira Murao, Norifumi Suzuki
Cast: Kôji Tsuruta, Sumiko Fuji, Tetsurô Tanba, Yutaro Nomura, Tôru Abe, Hiromi Fujiyama, Minoru Ôki, Masahiko Tsugawa, Kanjûrô Arashi

Release Date: January 26th, 2026 (UK), January 26th, 2026 (USA)
Approximate Running Time: 89 Minutes 36 Seconds
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Widescreen / 1080 Progressive / MPEG-4 AVC
Rating: 15 (UK), NR (USA)
Sound: LPCM Mono Japanese
Subtitles: English
Region Coding: Region A,B
Retail Price: £14.99 (UK), $39.95 (USA)

"Osaka, 1907. The upstart Hoshino gang tries to assassinate the boss of the Kiyatatsu syndicate, who are in charge of the construction business. The attempt fails but sets in motion a spiral of violence, as the Hoshino sabotage building sites and kill a junior Kiyatatsu member. When the old boss dies of his wounds, senior lieutenant Kikuchi (Koji Tsuruta, Big Time Gambling Boss) decides to take on the Hoshino gang alone." - synopsis provided by the distributor

Video: 4.5/5

Here’s the information provided about the transfer, "Blood of Revenge was transferred in high definition by Toei Co. Ltd. and supplied to Radiance Films as a high-definition digital file."

Blood of Revenge comes on a 50 GB dual layer Blu-ray.

Disc Size: 29.1 GB

Feature: 25.4 GB

The source used for this transfer is in excellent shape. Flesh tones look correct, colors are nicely saturated, image clarity and compression are solid, contrast and black levels are strong throughout, and there does not appear to be any digital noise reduction.

Audio: 4.5/5

This release comes with one audio option, a LPCM mono mix in Japanese with removable English subtitles. The audio is in excellent shape. Dialogue comes through clearly, and everything sounds balanced and robust when it should.

Extras:

Extras for this release include a video essay by Mark Schilling titled Junko Fuji: Flower and Storm (14 minutes 39 seconds, LPCM stereo English, no subtitles), a short documentary film by Tai Kato titled Lice Are Scary (14 minutes 1 second, 1.33:1 aspect ratio, LPCM mono Mandarin with removable English subtitles), reversible cover art, removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings and a 32-page booklet (limited to 3000 copies) with cast & crew information, an essay titled Passion Plays in a Brave New World written by Earl Jackson, an archival review titled Third Generation Succession written by Yoji Ishizuka, and information about the transfer.

Summary:

Tai Katô directed Blood of Revenge. He’s known for The Tale of Oiwa's Ghost, Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza, Eighteen Years in Prison, I, the Executioner, By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him, and Beast in the Shadows.

A senior lieutenant of the Kiyatatsu syndicate desires to maintain a clean and responsible business reputation for his clan after their boss dies from his wounds suffered from an assassination attempt. He can only achieve this goal by assuming control of the Kiyatatsu syndicate while having the boss's son form a new construction company free of any criminal underworld connections. Although he does his best to stay out of the fray, he’s forced to intervene when a rival gang attacks his deceased boss’s son’s new company.

Blood of Revenge is a character-driven film, where most of the tension comes from the decisions characters make instead of violent set pieces. Where there are those who are intent on letting their violent impulses settle disputes, Asajiro, a senior lieutenant of the Kiyatatsu syndicate, understands the value of controlling one’s emotions. Opposite of him is Hauro, the boss's impulsive son whose first thought is violent revenge when he learns of the attempt on his father's life. The rival Hoshino clan knows that pressuring Hauro is their best way to achieve their goal, since Asajiro does not push easily into confrontation.

The cast delivers outstanding performances, particularly Kôji Tsuruta as the Japan Organized Crime Boss in his role as Asajiro. While the other characters express their emotions openly, he remains composed and unflappable, regardless of the circumstances. Other performances of note are Hiromi Fujiyama in the role of Senkichi, a gun-toting wandering yakuza who befriends Asajiro, and Sumiko Fuji (The Valiant Red Peony) in the role of a prostitute named Hatsue, who falls in love with Asajiro after an act of kindness from him.

While much of the carnage occurs in the latter half of the film, especially during a bloody finale, this does not mean that there is a lack of conflict in the earlier sections. That said, the first half of the film is exposition-heavy, and this opening section does a superb job fleshing out characters. Tai Katô’s direction is exemplary; he does a phenomenal job creating tension and building upon it. Ultimately, for Tai Katô’s first foray into ninkyo eiga, he delivers a film that has his cinematic flourishes while maintaining all of this genre's core elements.

Blood of Revenge gets an exceptional release from Radiance Films that comes with a strong audio/video presentation and a wealth of insightful extras. Highly recommended.

Written by Michael Den Boer

New Rose Hotel – Cinématographe (Blu-ray)

Theatrical Release Date: USA, 1998
Director: Abel Ferrara
Writers: Abel Ferrara, Christ Zois
Cast: Christopher Walken, Willem Dafoe, Asia Argento, Annabella Sciorra, John Lurie, Yoshitaka Amano, Gretchen Mol, Victor Argo

Release Date: December 2nd, 2025
Approximate Running Time: 93 Minutes 17 Seconds
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Widescreen / 1080 Progressive / MPEG-4 AVC
Rating: R
Sound: DTS-HD 5.1 English
Subtitles: English SDH
Region Coding: Region A
Retail Price: $49.98

"In the near future, Fox (Christopher Walken, King of New York) and X (Willem Dafoe, Light Sleeper) are industrial spies who are hired by corporations to bring sought-after employees to the highest bidder, leaving their current employers in the dust. When they are hired to help move Hiroshi (played by anime artist Yoshitaka Amano), a brilliant scientist, from a German company back to Japan, they enlist the help of a call girl named Sandii (Asia Argento, Boarding Gate) to seduce him. The actions of Fox, X, and Sandii result in a play of power, sex, and violence that takes them around the globe, not knowing who either can trust." - synopsis provided by the distributor

Video: 4.5/5

Here’s the information provided about this release's transfer, "New 2K restoration from the best surviving elements."

New Rose Hotel comes on a 50 GB dual layer Blu-ray. 

Disc Size: 39.8 GB

Feature: 26 GB

The source is a marked improvement over this film’s previous home media releases. Flesh tones and colors look correct, image clarity is solid, black levels are strong, and there are no issues with compression and digital noise reduction.

Audio: 4.5/5

This release comes with one audio option, a DTS-HD 5.1 mix in English with removable English SDH. There are no issues with distortion or background hiss; dialogue always comes through clearly, and everything sounds balanced and robust when it should.

Extras:

Extras for this release include an interview with composer Schooly D tilted I Had to Be Cool (17 minutes 16 seconds, DTS-HD stereo English, no subtitles), a video conference with actress Asia Argento titled Doing Your Homework (7 minutes 55 seconds, DTS-HD stereo English, no subtitles), an interview with actor Willem Dafoe titled Wild & Wooly (15 minutes 15 seconds, DTS-HD stereo English, no subtitles), a video essay by film critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas titled Checking Into the New Rose Hotel (10 minutes 56 seconds, DTS-HD stereo English, no subtitles), an introduction to the film by director Abel Ferrara (16 minutes 51 seconds, DTS-HD stereo English, no subtitles), an audio commentary with film critic Adrian Martin, a J-card MediaBook slipcase and a 40-page booklet with an essay titled Near Future: william Gibson, Abel Ferrara anf Two New Rose Hotels written by Justin LaLiberty, an essay titled You’ve Got Me Confused written by Nick Newman, and an essay titled An Economy of Perfotmative Presences written by Filipe Furtado.

Summary:

Abel Ferrara directed New Rose Hotel. He’s known for The Driller Killer, Ms. 45, King of New York, Bad Lieutenant, The Addiction, and The Funeral. New Rose Hotel is based on a William Gibson short story of the same name.

Two industrial spies hire a call girl to help them lure a genius scientist away from his employer and family.

Abel Ferrara is not a filmmaker whose films are always easily accessible, and after watching a few of his films, it will be clear if you click with his cinema. He’s a creative force whose singular vision never diverges from what he wants to do. That said, no matter what direction he decides to take, you can always count on him delivering something intriguing.

Set in a near-future dystopia, New Rose Hotel is more of a thriller than it is a science fiction film. Its neo-noir style aligns well with its cyberpunk origins, as both genres share several overlapping elements. These include moral ambiguity, darkly lit settings, and the presence of femme fatales.

While Abel Ferrara is a filmmaker with a clear vision, when it comes to his cast, he gives them a freedom to create, and they deliver exemplary performances that evaluate everyone around them. Cast in the roles of Fox and X, two industrial spies, are Christopher Walken (King of New York) and Willem Dafoe (The Last Temptation of Christ). These two actors are frequent collaborators of Abel Ferrara; New Rose Hotel would mark Christopher Walken’s third and final collaboration, while Willem Dafoe would work with him for the first of six collaborations. Rounding out the cast is Asia Argento (The Stendhal Syndrome), in the role of a call girl named Sandii. She gives one of her most compelling performances in the role of a femme fatale.

Although the narrative does a superb job holding your attention, it could have fleshed out some things better. The performances make any shortcomings a non-factor, and the 30 minutes do a solid job putting everything into focus. The unsung hero of New Rose Hotel is Schooly D’s score, which does an exemplary job reinforcing mood. Ultimately, New Rose Hotel is a film fans of Abel Ferrara will thoroughly enjoy, while those making their first foray into his filmography would be better served with films like King of New York or Bad Lieutenant.

Cinématographe gives New Rose Hotel an excellent release that comes with a solid audio/video presentation and insightful extras. Highly recommended.

 

Written by Michael Den Boer

The Shrouds – Vertigo Releasing (UHD)

Theatrical Release Date: France/Canada, 2024
Director: David Cronenberg
Writer: David Cronenberg
Cast: Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger, Guy Pearce, Sandrine Holt, Elizabeth Saunders, Jennifer Dale

Release Date: December 8th, 2025
Approximate Running Time: 119 Minutes 39 Seconds
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Widescreen / 2160 Progressive / HEVC / H.265 / HDR10 Dolby Vision
Rating: 15 (UK)
Sound: DTS-HD 5.1 English
Subtitles: English SDH
Region Coding: Region Free
Retail Price: £29.99 (UK)

"In an eerie, deceptively placid near-future, a techno-entrepreneur named Karsh (Cassel) has developed a new technology that will allow the bereaved to bear witness to the gradual decay of loved ones dead and buried in the earth. While Karsh is still reeling from the loss of his wife (Kruger) from cancer, a spate of vandalized graves utilizing his ""Shroud"" technology begins to put his enterprise at risk, leading him to uncover a potentially vast conspiracy." - synopsis provided by the distributor

Video: 5/5

The Shrouds comes on a 100 GB tripe layer 4K UHD.

Disc Size: 76.9 GB

Feature: 75.4 GB

The source looks excellent; flesh tones and colors look correct, and image clarity, contrast, black levels, and compression are solid.

Audio: 5/5

This release comes with one audio option, a DTS-HD 5.1 mix in English with removable English SDH. The audio sounds excellent, dialogue is always clear, everything is balanced, ambient sounds are well represented, and the score sounds appropriately robust.

Extras:

Extras for this release are limited to a theatrical trailer (1 minute 47 seconds, DTS-HD 5.1 English, no subtitles).

Summary:

A grieving widow builds a device that connects the deceased buried in shrouds with their loved ones.

Over the last 50 years, David Cronenberg stands out as one of the few filmmakers who could have only directed his filmography. His singular vision is evident from the opening sequence in every one of his films. Known most for being the originator of body horror, his films often intertwine the psychological and the physical. Throughout his career many of his films have had a personal connection; The Brood was based on his acrimonious divorce from his first wife, while The Shrouds was his response to his wife of 43 years dying of cancer.

Grief is the central theme that drives The Shrouds; its protagonist has created a technology that allows you to view your loved one's decaying corpse. Like any new technology, there are inherent dangers, and as it evolves, we must question whether we lose our humanity and our souls in the process. While The Shrouds introduces many intriguing concepts, several of them remain vague and fail to capture the intensity found in David Cronenberg’s finest films.

The Shrouds features an impressive cast that fully meets the demands of their roles. Vincent Cassel (Eastern Promises) portrays Karsh Relikh, a grieving widower. He’s a man driven by his passion, a technology called Grave Tech that allows him to stay connected with his deceased wife. Another performance of note is Diane Kruger (Inglourious Basterds), who takes on three roles: Karsh’s deceased wife, her look-alike sister, and his virtual assistant named Hunny.

The narrative serves as both an exploration of grief and a thriller, particularly when someone desecrates his wife's and several other graves. From that point, the protagonist investigates the motives behind the desecration of the graves and the sabotage of Grave Tech. The narrative does a superb job drawing you in, and it is very effective in building momentum to its finale. While the visuals mostly let the characters take center stage, David Cronenberg delivers a few visually arresting moments. Ultimately, besides being one of David Cronenberg’s most personal films, The Shrouds is a deeply spiritual film whose themes stay with you long after its last moment fades off screen.

Vertigo Releasing gives The Shrouds a solid audio/video presentation. Recommended.

Note about the 4K screenshots: It is not possible to make Dolby Vision or HDR10 screenshots that faithfully match the experience of watching a film in motion on a TV. Instead of not having any screenshots, all of the 4K screenshots are m2ts taken with a MPC-HC player and lossless PNGs.

Written by Michael Den Boer

Night of the Juggler: Limited Edition – Transmission Video Distribution (4k UHD/Blu-ray Combo)

Theatrical Release Date: USA, 1980
Director: Robert Butler
Writers: Rick Natkin, William W. Norton
Cast: James Brolin, Cliff Gorman, Richard S. Castellano, Julie Carmen, Linda Miller, Abby Bluestone, Dan Hedaya, Mandy Patinkin

Release Date: December 8th, 2025
Approximate Running Time: 100 minutes 50 Seconds
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Widescreen / 2160 Progressive / HEVC / H.265 / Dolby Vision HDR10
Rating: 15 (UK)
Sound: LPCM Mono English
Subtitles: English SDH
Region Coding: Region Free
Retail Price: £24.99 (UK)

"A young girl is kidnapped in broad daylight in Central Park by a murderous psychopath (Cliff Gorman, All That Jazz), who plans to demand a huge ransom for her return, mistakenly believing she is the daughter of a wealthy property developer. Unfortunately for him, she’s actually the daughter of Sean Boyd (James Brolin, True Grit), a devoted dad and grizzled ex-cop who will stop at absolutely nothing to get her back, even if it means taking out the kidnapper, his enemies in the NYPD, and the entire scuzzy underworld populating the mean streets of 1970s New York…" - synopsis provided by the distributor

Video: 5/5 (4K UHD, Blu-ray)

Here’s the information provided about the transfer, "Night of the Juggler was restored in 4K resolution by Trimuse Entertainment. The original 35mm camera negative was scanned by Filmscan in Munich using the MWA Flashtransfer Vario 5K Scanner and restored using HS Art Diamant Film Restoration Software. Additional color grading was performed using DaVinci Resolve 20, and audio restoration was performed using RX 11. The film is presented in both Dolby Vision HDR (UHD) and SDR (Blu-ray)."

Night of the Juggler comes on a 66 GB dual layer 4K UHD.

Disc Size: 61.2 GB

Feature: 60.8 GB

The source looks excellent; it features an exemplary encode from Fidelity in Motion, and this release corrects the error that is still present on Kino Lorber’s release. Flesh tones look healthy, colors are nicely saturated, image clarity, contrast, black levels, and compression are solid, and the image always looks organic.

Night of the Juggler comes on a 50 GB dual layer Blu-ray.

Disc Size: 44.6 GB

Feature: 29.6 GB

This Blu-ray uses the same master that is used for the 4K UHD disc.

Audio: 5/5

This release comes with one audio option, a LPCM mono mix in English with removable English SDH. The audio sounds excellent; dialogue always comes through clearly, everything sounds balanced, and ambient sounds and the score sound robust.

Extras:

Extras on the 4K UHD disc include an audio commentary with film historians Kim Newman and Sean Hogan.

The Blu-ray disc extras include a stills and poster gallery (17 images), a theatrical trailer (1 minute 51 seconds, Dolby Digital mono English, no subtitles), a locations featurette with journalist/filmmaker Michael Gingold and production associate Chris Coles titled The Meanest Streets (28 minutes 35 seconds, Dolby Digital stereo English, no subtitles), a video essay by Daniel Kremer, author of Sidney J. Furie: Life and Films titled Pandemonium Reflex: An Inquest into Sidney J. Furie’s Night of the Juggler (14 minutes 1 second, Dolby Digital stereo English, no subtitles), a video essay on the depiction of New York in 70s and 80s exploitation cinema by Howard S. Berger titled Fun City Limits: Fear & Loathing in Hollywood's NYC (28 minutes 34 seconds, Dolby Digital stereo English, no subtitles), an interview with actress Julie Carmen titled The Sweet Maria (14 minutes 21 seconds, Dolby Digital stereo English, no subtitles), an interview with actor James Brolin (13 minutes 50 seconds, Dolby Digital stereo English, no subtitles), and an audio commentary with Kim Newman and Sean Hogan.

Other extras include a pull-out poster, six lobby-card-style postcards, an O-card slipcover, a removable OBI strip, leaving packaging free of certificates and markings, and a 40-page perfect-bound booklet with cast & crew information, an essay titled Psychotic Reactions, NYC Style written by Glenn Kenny, an essay titled “Another Goddamn New York Day” Night of the Juggler’s Street Map of the Vigilante Genre written by Barry Forshaw, an essay titled Turning up the Heat with William P. McGivern written by Travis Woods and information about the transfer.

Summary:

Although Robert Butler is credited with directing Night of the Juggler, Sidney J. Furie (The Entity) directed about ⅓ of the film.

A man who mistakes a girl for the daughter of a millionaire abducts the daughter of a former police officer who now works as a truck driver.

There is something about 1970s and early 1980s cinema that other eras rarely match. Films of the 1970s and early 1980s had a grittiness to them that enhanced their realism, while cinema from Hollywood’s Golden Age and of the last 40 years features metropolitan landscapes that look too clean. Case in point: Night of the Juggler, a film shot in actual New York locations a decade before the city got cleaned up and made more family-friendly.

Night of the Juggler has two storylines at play, which collide for an explosive finale. The first of these is a kidnapper, who's angered that his once beautiful childhood neighborhood is in decline, and he blames a wealthy real estate developer. The other revolves around a father and daughter who are making plans for her birthday. Things for them go awry when the kidnapper mistakes her for another girl, and her only hope for a safe return is her father, who uses his skills as a former police officer to navigate the city.

All around, the cast are outstanding in their roles. James Brolin (The Amityville Horror) is cast in the role of Sean Boyd, the father, and he delivers the best performance of his career. There is so much going on with his character: a bitter divorce and a former job where he made enemies with co-workers he turned in for breaking the law. While his main focus is rescuing his daughter, his past actions are constantly presenting obstacles. The other performance of note is Cliff Gorman’s (The Boys in the Band) portrayal of Gus Soltic, the kidnapper.  Although he makes many mistakes along the way, it is his determination that keeps him one step ahead of Sean and the law.

An initial setup introduces the characters; then the rest of the narrative is essentially a lengthy chase and race against time. The narrative is driven by the father's and the kidnappers' determination, and the police, who eventually get involved, never find a solid footing. The action sequences are particularly impressive, especially the extended scene in which the father pursues the kidnapper, primarily on foot, after his daughter has just been abducted. Ultimately, Night of the Juggler is an exemplary crime film whose antihero protagonist comes from the same mold as Taxi Driver's Travis Bickle.

Transmission Video Distribution gives Night of the Juggler its definitive home media release. Highly recommended.

Note: This edition is limited to 5000 copies.

Note about the 4K screenshots: It is not possible to make Dolby Vision or HDR10 screenshots that faithfully match the experience of watching a film in motion on a TV. Instead of not having any screenshots, all of the 4K screenshots are m2ts taken with a MPC-HC player and lossless PNGs.

 

Written by Michael Den Boer