Arrow Video Podcast

Take a trip to the Florida Everglades with Sam and Dan this week as they take a look at classic deadly jellyfish flick STING OF DEATH from Arrow Video's boxset release HE CAME FROM THE SWAMP: THE WILLIAM GREFÉ COLLECTION. Recommended films this week include I EAT YOUR SKIN and Norman J Warren's BLOODY TERROR, please recent viewings including Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson's sci-fi comedy S...

David Cronenberg takes centre stage this week as Sam and Dan take a dark and dangerous cruise through Arrow Video's recent 4k UHD release of CRASH, his 1996 adaptation of J. G. Ballard's transgressive novel. Sam and Dan also discuss films with similar themes such as THE NIGHT PORTER and COSMOPOLIS, plus recent film viewings including Eureka's release of THE DON IS DEAD. Email the Arrow Video Podca...

Happy New Year! 2020 is now officially behind us. Well, almost, as Sam and Dan countdown from five to one in this second part of their Top Films of 2020 special, including the likes of SAINT MAUD, THE HUNT and BACURAU. Extra Features includes Sam and Dan's Top Arrow releases and also an interview with Jill Gevargizian, director of THE STYLIST about her film and the its upcoming release on ARROW in...

Hindsight is literally 2020 in this episode as Sam and Dan countdown their Top Ten Films of the Year from number ten down to number six, including mentions for the likes of THE INVISIBLE MAN, BACURAU and Arrow Video's HARPOON. Also, rather appropriately in the Extra Features section, Sam and Dan list their Top Five Arrow Extras Features from releases this year. A happy holiday break to all our lis...

Grab your cowboy hat and join Sam and Dan this week as they take a trip to the remote town of Perfection to revisit Ron Underwood's TREMORS, a bonafide cult classic and one of the best horror comedies of the 90s. Sam and Dan also recommend similar films such as DEEP RISING and DEEP BLUE SEA, plus other recent films seems uh as THE BINGE. In Extra Features, Dan talks to Kevin Lehane, the screenwrit...

Enter the 7 1/2th Floor this week as Sam and Dan take on Spike Jonze's BEING JOHN MALKOVICH (1999), the unforgettably bizarre comic fantasia released on the ARROW ACADEMY label. Recommendations include Kathtryn Bigelow's STRANGE DAYS an Tim Mielant's PATRICK, whilst Extra Features includes an exclusive interview with POSSESSOR director Brandon Cronenberg ahead of the UK release of his film this we...

An extra-long episode this week as Sam and Dan delve into the Arrow Video ALEJANDRO JODOROWSKY boxset, with a particular look at the cult epic THE HOLY MOUNTAIN and its recent controversy. Recommendations cover a wide spectrum from I WILL WALK LIKE A CRAZY HORSE and THE LAST MOVIE, whilst Extra Features includes four exclusive interviews. Dan talks to Stephen Scalata about producing the documentar...

They're not there to shop. They're not there to work. They're just there. This week Sam and Dan look at the US Arrow Video 25th Anniversary release of Kevin Smith's MALLRATS. Recommendations this week include DAWN OF THE DEAD, Pineapple Express and recent film viewings including STONE COLD and FIVE EASY PIECES. To watch the Arrow Video Livestream Q&A with Kevin Smith, visit https://www.youtube.com...

Giant monster fans rejoice - it's a kaiji delight this week as Sam and Dan delve into Arrow's recent sold out GAMERA boxset, with a particular focus on GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE (1995), the first film from the renowned Heisei trilogy. Recommendations include MATANGO (1965) and THE MIGHTY PEKING MAN (1977) and in Extra Features, Sam talks at length to actor Richard Brake (31, Mandy) about hi...

Stay out of the dark, as this week Sam and Dan take a look at Arrow Video's recent 4k restoration of David Twohy's nerve shedding sci-fi creature feature PITCH BLACK, starring an early career Vin Diesel and Radha Mitchell. Other similar-themed film recommendations include DREDD and FORTRESS whilst Dan and Sam also talk about recent films seen including the Bill Drummond documentary BEST BEFORE DEA...

Perhaps the finest cult film known to humanity, this week Sam and Dan dive into Arrow Video's release of WITHNAIL & I, Bruce Robinson's endlessly quotable and fondly loved British comedy starring Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths and Ralph Brown. Other film recommendations of a similar vein this week include LOST WEEKEND and GUEST PARADISO, plus reviews of recently-seen films includ...

Sam and Dan take on David Fincher this week as they take a break from Arrow Video to look at the recent Limited Edition Arrow Academy release of THE GAME, Fincher's pulse-pounding paranoiac puzzle made between SE7EN and FIGHT CLUB. Other film recommendations this week include ARLINGTON ROAD and SHUTTER ISLAND, plus in Extra Features, Sam talks to Mercedes Kilmer, star of PAYDIRT, and also director...

Terror strikes this week in BLOOD TIDE (1982) as Sam and Dan join James Earl Jones, Lila Kedrova and José Ferrer in wild tale of sea monsters, sacrificial virgins and beachside aerobics. Other film recommendations this week include SCARECROWS and BEDEVILLED, plus in Extra Features, Sam talks to Amy Seimetz, director of SHE DIES TOMORROW, which releases in the UK on August 28. Next Week: THE GAME E...

Taking a break from Arrow Video, Sam and Dan reach for a guest Blu-ray release from the Arrow Academy label with the truly classic SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (1957), starring Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster. Other film recommendations this week include THE LIST OF ADRIAN MESSENGER and THE FRENCH CONNECTION, and recommendations for Arrow Video FrightFest Digital Edition such as 12 HOUR SHIFT and CLAPBOA...

This week, Sam and Dan tackle DREAM DEMON - a terrific blend of psychological horror and late 80s practical gore effects featuring Jimmy Nail and Timothy Spall. Long dormant on home media since its original VHS release, Arrow Video's recent Blu-ray release shows the film in a newly-restored version from the original camera negative and in a brand new Director’s Cut. Other film recommendations this...

This week Sam and Dan tackle the infamous exploitation epic WHITE FIRE starring Robert Ginty and Fred Williamson, a so-bad-it's-good action 80s film about the legendary ‘White Fire’ diamond — a priceless rock so hot it actually burns those who try to lay their hands on it! Other film recommendations this week include such films as DEADLY PREY, TIGER ON THE BEAT and THE INFORMANT. Next Week: DREAM...

Hell hath no fury like THE WOMAN scorned, as Sam and Dan find out this week when thy dip into Arrow's Limited Edition release of Lucky Mckee's genre classic from 2011. Sam and Dan also discuss films including I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE and THE HILLS HAVE EYES (2006) and also recent film viewing including EMPATHY, INC. Plus there is also a special extra feature with an interview with The Woman herself, P...

A break from the norm this week as Sam and Dan take on their first Arrow Academy release for the podcast - Hirokazu Koreeda's courtroom drama masterpiece from 2017, THE THIRD MURDER. Recommended films this week for a similar theme include DEATH BY HANGING, and Koreeda's earlier film AFTER LIFE, whilst Sam and Dan also discuss their recent film viewings including OUR DAY WILL COME and DJANGO UNCHAI...

Take a step into Harold's manor as Sam and Dan catch up on Arrow's release of THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY, the classic 1980 British gangster film starring Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren. Recommended films this week include VICTIM, GOODFELLAS and a 'non-recommendation recommendation' for Umberto Lenzi's GANG WAR IN MILAN. Next Week: THE THIRD MURDER Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, sugg...

Buckle up as this week Sam and Dan take the streets of France with Arrow Video's Blu-ray release of John Frankenheimer's 1998 action thriller RONIN. Recommended films this week include the recent (LITTLE MONSTERS), a genuine classic (HEAT) and the obscure (GINSENG KING). Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

This week, Sam and Dan travel back to 1986 for Neil Jordan's classic UK crime drama, MONA LISA featuring fantastic performances from Bob Hoskins and Cathy Tyson. Related film recommendations this week include THE SQUEEZE and TAXI DRIVER, whilst recently watched films include KILLER OF DOLLS and MUBI's recent release of BACURAU. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or q...

Sam and Dan venture into the world of 'so-bad-it's-good' this week with Arrow's release of the insane sequel send-up, HOWLING II, plus also speak to Scott Wheeler, one of the special make-up effects artists from the film in Extra Features. Related film recommendations this week include GREMLINS 2 and SPOOKIES, whilst recently watched films include OASIS OF FEAR and Arrow Video's own recent release...

We may all be in lockdown, but the Arrow Video Podcast continues as this week Sam and Dan remotely discuss Brian de Palma's SISTERS from 1972. This week's other recommendations include the likes of BASKET CASE and THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY, whilst Dan also takes the opportunity during self-isolation to catch up with THE HUMAN CONDITION. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestion...

All aboard this shipshape and watertight episode and Sam and Dan take to the seas for the recent jet-black horror comedy HARPOON from Rob Grant, including an exclusive interview with Rob on his decision to only show his next film, 65 DAYS OF STATIC, once before destroying it forever. Sam and Dan also discuss similar-themed films including FAKE BLOOD and HOLIDAY, and also recent film viewings inclu...

This week, Sam and Dan find out what happens when your imaginary friend turns out to be real with Arrow Video's release of horror hit DANIEL ISN'T REAL, starring Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sasha Lane. Similar themed recommendations this week include BLOCKERS and DROP DEAD FRED, plus we catch up with recent Sam and Dan screenings of films such as BLACK LIZARD and UNDER THE SHADOW. Em...