Welcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. It’s another great week, jam-packed with all kinds of entertainment in a wide variety of genres. So, if you can’t or shouldn’t be heading out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!




AGNES: A disaffected priest is assigned by superiors to investigate a claim of demonic possession at a religious convent.

After arriving with a pupil, the two look into the matter and the nun who many feel is being controlled by a sinister force. They discover plenty of strange things occurring on site and ultimately find themselves dealing with a crisis of faith after being...

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This feature film from 20th Century Studios debuts on Hulu on Feb. 25.

If I have learned anything from genre films like “The Hills Have Eyes” (and its sequels and remakes), “Wrong Turn” (and its follow-ups and reboot), “Wolf Creek” (and that franchise) and dozens of other titles, it’s that driving a route off the beaten path will put you in the company of horrible people and lead to nothing but trouble. Some of these films have made a strong and effective impression, but those involved really have to do something unique and shocking to stand out.

“No Exit” is the latest chiller about violence befalling a...

It’s time for another look at some of the highlights that will be arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. Once again, this is a busy week with some notable Hollywood films, independent fare and international curiosities. So, if you can’t or shouldn’t be heading out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!

THE 355: This thriller involves a female CIA agent working on a case with a fellow spy and close friend. When her partner/pal is killed in the line of duty while trying to recover a top-secret weapon, the lead becomes determined to find out who is responsible. In order to locate and stop the villains from using the stolen creation, she joins...

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Running Time: 128 minutes

This film from Sony Pictures opens exclusively in cinemas on Feb. 18.

These days, it seems like Hollywood is almost exclusively in the business of creating franchises. At least, that is the feeling of this reviewer after seeing a Marvel or DC logo pop up at the beginning of so many features.

“Uncharted” marks the debut title from PlayStation Productions, Sony’s attempt to develop movie lines inspired by their video game properties. This title strains on occasion to make an impression with game content that is already borrowing from adventure film franchises. It feels like a lesser clone of “Indiana Jones” (or, to...