Monday the 9th September is a relatively quiet week for new Blu-ray titles, but there are still a few interesting ones. My highlights include a couple of 88 Films releases, The Curse Of The Crimson Altar (1968) and The Golden Lotus (1974).
Meanwhile Studiocanal has the Charles Bronson western, Red Sun (1971) arriving on both 4K Steelbook and Blu-ray.
Let’s take look at the full line-up, here’s the UK Blu-ray Releases for Monday the 9th September 2024.
UK 4K UHD / Blu-ray Releases 9 September 2024
Mildred Pierce (1945) – 4K UHD + Blu-ray (Criterion)
The Criterion Collection say this release is a “4K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack”.
Classic drama / film noir, starring Joan Crawford and Jack Carson.
Technical Specs
- Discs: 2 (4K UHD + Blu-ray)
- Aspect Ratio: TBC
- Audio: TBC
- English Subtitles for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
- Running Time: 111 mins approx
- Rating: 12
Special Features
- 4K UHD Disc: Film presented in HDR / Blu-ray: Film & Special Features
- Conversation with Critics Molly Haskell & Robert Polito
- Excerpt from a 1970 Episode of The David Frost Show featuring Actor Joan Crawford
- Joan CrawÂford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002 Feature Length Focumentary)
- Q&A With Actor Ann Blyth from 2006 (Presented by Filmmaker Marc Huestis & Conducted by Film Historian Eddie Muller)
- Segment from a 1969 Episode of the Today Show Featuring Mildred Pierce Novelist James M. Cain
- Trailer
- Essay by Critic Imogen Sara Smith
You can purchase now from Amazon on 4K UHD + Blu-ray for £29.99 (as of 6th September 2024).
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Red Sun (1971) – 4K UHD Steelbook / Blu-ray (Studiocanal)
The film stars Charles Bronson, Toshiro Mifune, Alain Delon and Ursula Andress.
Studiocanal has brought Red Sun to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.
4K UHD Technical Specs
- Discs: 2
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Audio: LPCM 2.0 Mono
- Running Time: 112 mins approx
- Rating: 15
Blu-ray Technical Specs
- Region: B
- Discs: 1
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Audio: LPCM 2.0 Mono
- Running Time: 112 mins approx
- Rating: 15
Special Features
- On the Set of Red Sun – Extract from Pour le cinéma (Director: Pierre Mignot © INA – 1971)
- New Interview with Steven Okazaki
- Original Trailer
You can purchase now from Amazon on 4K UHD £29.99, Blu-ray £14.99 & DVD £9.99 (as of 6th September 2024)
Something In The Water (2024) – Blu-ray (Studiocanal)
This one is a Jaws type shart thriller starring Hiftu Quasem, Natalie Mitson, Nicole Rieko Setsuko and Lauren Lyle.
Personally I think it looks terrible but you can make your mind up as I’ve added the film trailer below!
- Discs: 1
- Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
- Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- English SDH Subtitles
- Running Time: 86 mins approx
- Rating: 15
Studiocanal has not listed any special feature for this release.
You can purchase now from Amazon on Blu-ray for £14.99 & DVD £9.99 (as of 6th September 2024).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate which means I may receive a commission for the sale. This has no effect on the price you pay.
Something In The Water Trailer
The Curse Of The Crimson Altar (1968) – Blu-ray) (88 Films)
Classic horror film starring Christopher Lee, Boris Karloff, Mark Eden, Barbara Steele, Michael Gough, Rupert Davies and Virginia Wetherell.
About this release, 88 Films simply says this new version is a “High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation in original 1.66:1 Aspect “.
- Region: B
- Discs: 1
- Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
- Audio: Original English Mono
- Running Time: 87 mins approx
- Rating: 15
Special Features
- Limited Edition Reverse-board Gloss O-Ring
- Booklet
- Reversible Sleeve
- Audio Commentary by Film Critics Kim Newman & Sean Hogan
- On the Cutting Room Floor (Howard Lanning On Editing Tigon Films)
- The Altar of Sacrifice (Sean Hogan On H.P. Lovecraft & Curse of the Crimson Altar)
- Creating the Curse of the Crimson Altar (Making Of)
- Original Trailer
- Crimson Cult Trailer
- Stills Gallery
You can purchase now from Amazon on Blu-ray for £16.99 or DVD £11.99 (as of 6th September 2024).
The Golden Lotus (1974) – Blu-ray (88 Films)
Drama starring Chun Yang, Chin Hu, Ni Tien and Jackie Chan.
88 Films say this new release is a “HD Transfer From the Original Negative in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio”.
- Region: A & B
- Discs:
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Audio: Mandarin Mono with English Subtitles
- Running Time: 116 mins approx
- Rating: TBC
Special Features
- Limited Edition Slipcase
- Reversible Sleeve
- 4 x Collectable Artcards
- Original Trailer
- Stills Gallery
You can purchase now from Amazon on Blu-ray for £29.99 (as of 6th September 2024).
The Shadow Boxing a.k.a The Spiritual Boxer Part 2 (1979) – Blu-ray (88 Films)
Hong Kong action comedy starring Yue Wong, Cecilia Wong and Chia-Hui Liu.
I’ll be honest I’m familiar with the title, however 88 Films says its a “HD Transfer From the Original Negative in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio”.
- Region: A & B
- Discs:
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Audio: Mandarin Mono with English Subtitles
- Running Time: 101 mins approx
- Rating: TBC
Special Features
- Limited Edition Slipcase
- Reversible Sleeve
- 4 x Collectable Artcards
- Trailer
- Stills Gallery
You can purchase now from Amazon on Blu-ray for £16.99 or DVD £12.00 (as of 6th September 2024).
To Kill A Mastermind (1979) – Blu-ray (88 Films)
Action thriller starring Wei-Hao Teng, Sheng Lo and Kang Shih.
88 films state this release is a “HD Transfer From the Original Negative in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio”.
- Region: A & B
- Discs:
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Audio: Mandarin Mono with English Subtitles
- Running Time: 99 mins approx
- Rating: TBC
Special Features
- Limited Edition Slipcase
- 4 x Collectable Artcards
- Reversible Sleeve
You can purchase now from Amazon on Blu-ray for £16.99 & DVD £11.99 (as of 6th September 2024).
DC legends Of Tomorrow: Complete Series – Blu-ray (Warner Bros)
You can purchase now from Amazon on Blu-ray £79.99 & DVD £69.99 (as of 6th September 2024).
Knuckles – Blu-ray (Paramount)
From the world of Sonic the Hedgehog comes the Knuckles television series featuring Idris Elba, Adam Pally, Stockard Channing, Edi Patterson and Kid Cudi.
- Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 Letterbox
- Audio: Dolby Atmos
- Running Time: 171 mins approx
- Rating: 12
Special Features
- Gag Reel
- Cast Featurette
- Working with Knuckles
- This or That?
- Knuckles Impressions
You can purchase now from Amazon on Blu-ray for £19.99 (as of 6th September 2024).
Knuckles (Steelbook) – Blu-ray (Paramount)
If you’re into collecting steelbooks it you can purchase that option instead.
You can purchase now from Amazon on Blu-ray for £29.99 (as of 6th September 2024).
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Final Thought: Blu-ray Releases 9 September 2024
Monday the 9th September 2024’s Blu-ray releases may be a little thin on the ground but worry not as the rest of the month is packed full of gems.
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