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Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media 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 Buccellato, FlickDirect film critic

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 House Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The House
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 Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Children of The Corn
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

976-Evil Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
976-Evil
For this release, Columbia Pictures Home Video offers up a clean transfer of 976-Evil in 1080p High Definition/1.85:1, Audio English 5.1 DTS-HD. The film does, in fact, look decent and the colors are a robust change from the more washed out VHS cu
Full Review  | Grade: C

Phantasm Physical Media: DVD Review
Phantasm 5 Movie Collection
There’s one thing most fans agree on, Angus Scrimm’s gravitas and gleeful grimness helped propel these stories and make us want to see more of him and his world. We may have lost a horror icon in 2016 but his legend and legacy live on, and with this collection: “It’s Never Over!”
Full Review  | Grade: B

The Walking Dead Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Walking Dead: The Complete Seventh Season
George A. Romero was not only the creator of the Zombie Horror genre, he was the inspiration for Kirkman’s The Walking Dead series. To ignore George’s impact on the horror genre at large, as well as the Zombie sub-genre, is doing him a great disservice.
Full Review  | Grade: B


The Unholy Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Unholy
Vestron Video Collector’s Series, in my opinion, is a hit. They continue to release movies from their archives, packed with a ton of extras, too.
Full Review  | Grade: A

Donnie Darko Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Donnie Darko (4-Disc Limited Edition)
If you are a fan of Donnie Darko you should buy this boxed set and if you’ve never seen this movie before, you need to buy it; you owe it to yourself to watch it multiple times and become obsessed, like the rest of us!
Full Review  | Grade: A

The Gate Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Gate
I thoroughly enjoyed watching The Gate again, it was a fun, rollercoaster ride, through the eyes of the three kids.  They just don’t make ‘em like this anymore.
Full Review  | Grade: B

The Lair of the White Worm Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Lair of the White Worm
The single-disc package comes with enough extras to justify the price tag and any fans of Ken Russell will truly appreciate hearing the audio commentary.
Full Review  | Grade: B

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