{"id":34091,"date":"2020-11-08T02:58:19","date_gmt":"2020-11-08T07:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cinema-crazed.com\/blog\/?p=34091"},"modified":"2020-11-10T05:04:23","modified_gmt":"2020-11-10T10:04:23","slug":"cinema-crazeds-2020-movie-lovers-holiday-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cinema-crazed.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/08\/cinema-crazeds-2020-movie-lovers-holiday-gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Cinema Crazed’s 2020 Movie Lovers Holiday Gift Guide [Updated!]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>2020’s been a hell of a year, and to ease the exhaustion, we thought it was time to bring you our annual Movie Lovers Holiday Gift Guide for Christmahannukwanzadan<\/span>! These are movies coming to the stores during the holidays on BD, 4K UHD, and even DVD. If you’re planning on picking something up, take a minute to peruse our recommendations and treat yourself and a loved one!<\/p>\n

Also in the interest of full disclosure, please remember that when you purchase on Amazon through Cinema Crazed, a portion of the earnings go to the site, which allows us to maintain the site and keep it running. We’re also always accepting donations on Paypal.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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KINO LORBER STUDIO CLASSICS
\n<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>Buried Alive (1990) [Blu-Ray]<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Frank Darabont\u2019s revenge thriller has been out of print for a very long time and is now finally getting its due on Kino Lorber Blu-Ray. Tim Matheson plays a wealthy land owner and architect whose gold digging wife hopes to murder him and collect his wealth. When he barely survives her murder attempt and escapes being buried alive, he comes back to ensure revenge on his wife and her lover (Jennifer Jason Leigh and William Atherton). \u201cBuried Alive\u201d is a great TV movie marked by great performances by a stellar cast.<\/p>\n

VINEGAR SYNDROME
\n<\/strong>Cemetery of Terror (1985) [Blu-Ray]<\/a>
\n<\/strong>On Halloween night, a group of bored teenagers decide to pull a ghastly prank (as a means of getting lucky): stealing a corpse from the local morgue and taking it to a nearby cemetery where they perform a Satanic ritual in an attempt to bring it back to life. Unfortunately, they happen to choose the body of a savage serial killer who has just been shot dead by police, ending a recent spate of satanically influenced murders.<\/p>\n

Unwittingly reviving the bloodthirsty sadist to the realm of the undead, the group of fun-seeking youngsters risks becoming dinner for the devil worshiping zombie. The release from Vinegar Syndrome includes brand new translated subtitles and a newly remastered version.<\/p>\n

SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT<\/strong>
\nCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)\u00a0(Limited Edition 4K UHD Steelbook)<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ang Lee\u2019s classic martial arts fantasy set the stage for a new wave of action epics involving wires and masterful sword work from legend Yuen Wo Ping, that became the standard for years. Thankfully Lee\u2019s film is still an absolute masterpiece with a rich cast of titans including Chow Yun Fat, Zhang Ziyi, and Michelle Yeoh respectively. This is a wonderful film that rocked the box office, and has been deservedly embraced by pop culture and movie buffs alike. The limited edition SteelBook includes the critically-acclaimed film on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray\u2122.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
\n<\/strong>El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2020) (Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-Ray\/DVD)<\/a>
\n<\/strong>The long awaited epilogue to \u201cBreaking Bad\u201d follows Jessie Pinkman and his quest to find a new direction after barely escaping imprisonment from the Neo-Nazis that destroyed his life. Anxious to find a hidden stash of money which can ensure his freedom, he confronts old memories, and battles old demons. Funny, entertaining, and compelling, \u201cEl Camino\u201d is a tight, and richly drawn crime thriller that brings back Aaron Paul, and features cameos by many of the original series\u2019 co-stars and major players.<\/p>\n

SCREAM! FACTORY
\n<\/strong>Friday the 13th Deluxe Edition Boxed Set [Blu-Ray]<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Arguably the biggest release of the year that broke the Shout! Factory website comes in an amazing box set that fans of the series have been clamoring for, for years. Finally, all of the Friday the 13th<\/sup> films are included in one place, right down to the often omitted “Jason Goes to Hell,” “Jason X,” and the controversial 2009 remake. And yes, with the courts in limbo right now over the rights of the franchise, these are all<\/strong> <\/em>of the Friday the 13th<\/sup> films, whether we like it or not. Filled with hours of extras, this excellent set includes new documentaries, interviews, and of course, includes every single Friday the 13th<\/sup> movie on restored Blu-Ray. All that\u2019s left to complete the trinity is great \u201cA Nightmare on Elm Street\u201d set. Hint hint, Shout Factory.<\/p>\n

CINEMA CRAZED
\n<\/strong>The Genesis Exiles<\/a> [Kindle, Paperback]
\n<\/strong>If you\u2019re starved for some superhero action, be sure to check out the new science fiction novel from Cinema Crazed founder Felix Vasquez. It involves two superhumans that break the number one rule of their squad. Now set up and on the run, they do battle with government agents, jet pack wearing soldiers, and even people that they once called friends. It\u2019s fun, it\u2019s action packed, and it makes great stocking stuffers!<\/p>\n

SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
\n<\/strong>L\u00e9on: The Professional\u00a0(1994) (Limited Edition 4K UHD Steelbook)<\/a>
\n<\/strong>The Luc Besson action classic is now available on Steelbook and upscaled to 4K for folks that are investing in the format. The 1994 film (and spiritual sequel to Besson’s “La Femme Nikita”) hasn\u2019t aged a bit and is still quite the compelling action drama with Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, and Natalie Portman at their best. The limited edition SteelBook includes the fan-favorite film on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray\u2122 and includes both the theatrical and extended versions.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT
\n<\/strong>The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy Giftset (Extended & Theatrical) (4K Ultra HD + Digital)<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Peter Jackson’s timeless fantasy saga is now on 4K UHD in a massive set for folks that want to revisit the more truncated theatrical releases, or just want to spend their weekend watching the whole uncut epic that’s very close to JRR Tolkien’s literary vision. A massive cast of heavyweights like Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, and so many more, leads the trilogy of “The Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Two Towers” and “Return of the King,” while the set comes with various bells and whistles, including a replica of the one ring.<\/p>\n

SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
\n<\/strong>Resident Evil 4K UHD Film Set [Blu-ray]<\/a>
\n<\/strong>The very, very loosely based \u201cResident Evil\u201d movie series starring Milla Jovovich is brought to 4K UHD for collectors and fans of the series. This limited-edition gift set marks the first time that fans will be able to experience all six films on 4K Ultra HD disc with High Dynamic Range and Dolby Atmos audio. The films will also be available digitally in 4K with HDR. The RESIDENT EVIL 4K ULTRA HD COLLECTION will include Resident Evil, Resident Evil: Apocalypse (both the original theatrical version and an extended cut), Resident Evil: Extinction, Resident Evil: Afterlife, Resident Evil: Retribution and Resident Evil: The Final Chapter as well as hours of bonus content across all six films, including rare archival featurettes that have been previously unavailable on disc.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>WARNER BROS.
\n<\/strong>Cartoon Network: Steven Universe: The Complete Collection (DVD)<\/a>
\n<\/strong>The brilliant animated fantasy series comes to DVD for physical collectors giving you a chance to re-visit the adventures of young Steven and his trio of Crystal Gems guardians. \u201cSteven Universe\u201d is a wonderful amalgam of comedy, fantasy, action, mystery, and will absolutely mesmerize you if you\u2019ve yet to check it out by now.<\/p>\n

Included in the set is also the movie, and the twenty episode \u201cSteven Universe Future\u201d epilogue series. The set also comes packed with extras including The Movie Sing-A-Long, Steven Universe Mini-Sodes, Animatics, Commentary, Behind the Scenes Footage, and so much more.<\/p>\n

CINEMA CRAZED
\n<\/strong>Super Schlock! : The Weird, Wild Superheroes of the 90’s<\/a> [Paperback, Kindle]
\n<\/strong>There was once a time where studios and TV networks considered adapting superheroes risky, childish, and a huge waste of time. The nineties were filled with a stable of superhero movies and TV shows that came and went faster than the Flash. Felix Vasquez Jr\u2019s. book look at most of the superheroes that showed up in the 1990\u2019s long before superhero movies were nothing but pipe dreams for content starved comic book fanatics. Read about Meteor Man, MANTIS, Model by Day, and get lost in the 90\u2019s schlock!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

SCREAM! FACTORY
\n<\/strong>Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) [Blu-Ray]<\/a> \u2013 Scream Factory
\n<\/strong>The classic 1990 anthology horror film takes a lot of its inspiration from fairy tales, folklore, and Stephen King to deliver one menacing and eerie classic of the sub-genre. Starring Debbie Harry, Christian Slater, Steve Buscemi, and Rae Dawn Chong respectively, \u201cTales from the Darkside\u201d is a great chiller about revenge, fate, and curses. If you want a classic in the vein of \u201cCreepshow\u201d this classic hasn\u2019t aged a bit. If you\u2019ve seen it already, check it out in its newly restored version from Scream Factory with brand new features.<\/p>\n

SCREAM! FACTORY
\n<\/strong>Terror in the Aisles (1984)\u00a0[Blu-Ray]<\/a> \u2013 Scream Factory
\n<\/strong>Out of print for many years (and almost completely forgotten), \u201cScream Factory\u201d brings the cult documentary \u201cTerror in the Aisles\u201d on to Blu-Ray for a new generation. The often buzzed about documentary is a look in to horror titles of the seventies and eighties (including \u201cScanners,\u201d \u201cCarrie,\u201d and \u201cThe Howling\u201d) and examines why certain movies scare us, and why horror movies continue to entrance us, even during very scary times. It\u2019s a compelling documentary and considered one of the all time great horror documentaries ever released.<\/p>\n

ARROW VIDEO
\n<\/strong>Tremors (1990) (2-Disc Limited Edition) [Blu-ray]<\/a> \u2013 Arrow Video
\n<\/strong>Arrow video releases one of our favorite monster movies of the 90\u2019s, the Kevin Bacon starring action horror film about burrowing giant worms that feast on humans in a small desert town. Still packed with action, laughs, and great creature effects, \u201cTremors\u201d gets the royal treatment on Region Free 4K UHD and the standard Blu-Ray. Along with a restored and remastered version of \u201cTremors,\u201d both sets come with a laundry list of extras, including new commentaries, new making of segments, and so much more.<\/p>\n

SHOUT! FACTORY
\n<\/strong>Weathering With You (Limited Collector’s Edition) [4K\/Blu-ray\/CD]<\/a> \u2013 Shout Factory
\n<\/strong>Makoto Shinkai\u2019s magnificent new animated film Weathering With You<\/em><\/strong> will be getting the ultimate Collector\u2019s Edition treatment this fall, after receiving glowing reviews from critics and theatrical audiences alike. Exclusive to the limited edition 4-disc set is the highest possible quality version of the film, in stunning 4K UHD\u2122, as well as the full-length feature and standard bonus features on Blu-ray\u2122, an additional Blu-ray\u2122 disc dedicated to the feature-length documentary “The Making Of Weathering With You<\/em>,” as well as the film\u2019s soundtrack on CD, a 104-page perfect bound book, a mini poster, and decal sticker, all in a beautiful hard case designed for collectors.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Additional bonus features on the feature film\u2019s Blu-ray\u2122 disc include an interview with Director Makoto Shinkai, the \u201cWeather Front\u201d featurette, a talk show interview with Makoto Shinkai and journalist Yumiko Udo, director filmography featurette, and trailers & TV spots. The movie will also be available on Digital, and Steelbook.<\/p>\n

GRAVITAS VENTURES
\n<\/strong>Wolfman\u2019s Got Nards: A Documentary (2020) [Blu-ray]<\/a> \u2013 Gravitas Ventures
\n<\/strong>Director Andre Gower’s long anticipated documentary chronicling the creation and legacy of “Monster Squad” is a fantastic look at how films can make people fall in love with them. Even box office failures like “Monster Squad.” Andre Gower delivers a loving, funny, sweet, heartbreaking, and engaging glimpse in to the “Monster Squad” fandom.<\/p>\n

With respect, and good humor, he also tries to figure out why it’s garnered such a large and devoted fan base since its release on home video in the late eighties. Rabid fans of “Monster Squad” will be elated with what director Andre Gower presents to the legions of loyal Squad devotees.
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