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Physical Media: 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD Reviews by Leonard Buccellato

Browse reviews written by Leonard Buccellato, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.

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Leonard's lifelong passion for movies began at a young age with his fascination for the horror classic Blacula. This love of movies has inspired him to explore his creative interests, resulting in his writing of short stories and co-producing a web series. Currently, he is developing a horror novel, showcasing his love of storytelling. His diverse interests, including his enjoyment of Dungeons and Dragons, make him a multifaceted individual committed to exploring new ideas and experiences through movies and literature.

The Crazies

Apr 10, 2018

Arrow Video continues to release George A Romero’s non-Zombie classics. You’d have to be crazy to pass this up!

Full Review | Grade: A

There's Always Vanilla

Apr 09, 2018

Arrow Video is always on point and their recent treatments for George A. Romero’s lesser known films are no exception.

Full Review | Grade: B

Fear The Walking Dead Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Fear The Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season

Mar 13, 2018

Fear the Walking Dead Season 3 is a great progression for this spinoff show. Most shows are seldom perfect, but here is a great example of the writers learning from their mistakes and improving on, a somewhat tired genre.

Full Review | Grade: B

Day of the Dead: Bloodline

Feb 08, 2018

Day of the Dead: Bloodline has many faults but one thing it does right is the makeup effects.

Full Review | Grade: C

Gothic

Jan 30, 2018

Gothic is a “What If” tale of horror as no one will ever truly know what took place at Villa Diodati, where, on that stormy June night, in 1816, literary geniuses confronted their personal demons to bring about their own catharsis and, in so doing, bring us the most iconic figures in literary history.

Full Review | Grade: B

Class of 1999

Jan 30, 2018

Class of 1999 wasn’t a high art film but for what they intended, it was a fun and sadistic romp. Spend a few bucks and enjoy this one. In this school, Academics will be up, Discipline will be firm!

Full Review | Grade: B

American Horror Story Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

American Horror Story: Roanoke

Oct 20, 2017

This is a solid release and if you are a fan of American Horror Story or a horror completest, you should pick this up, at this price, it won’t feel like The Butcher chopped up your wallet.

Full Review | Grade: B

Buffy The Vampire Slayer - The Movie

Oct 16, 2017

Buffy The Vampire Slayer -- The cult classic film that started a phenomenon.

Full Review | Grade: C

The House

Oct 12, 2017

As always, the special features is where this release is elevated. It truly provides an inside look into the making of the film as well as the infamous "House" Casino and how it was built.

Full Review | Grade: C

Children of The Corn

Oct 04, 2017

Now, 33 years later, Arrow Video presents us with an excellent 2K scan of the original negative, and 1080p 1.78:1 aspect ratio, Children of The Corn hasn’t looked this good in decades.

Full Review | Grade: A