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Charles Laughton steals the show in this 1951 gothic chamber drama that drips with atmosphere--and occasionally even blood. The Strange Door owes its origins to a short story by Robert Louis Stevenson, the Scottish author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped . The tale was originally serialized in a magazine but was finally collected in book form ( New Arabian Nights ) in 1882 with some of Stevenson's other great tales. Given our author's affection for rogues, pirates, and swordplay, the swashbuckling elements should come as no surprise. But this movie succeeds at straddling the line between multiple genres: it's part horror, part swashbuckler, part chamber drama, part love story, part revenge plot--a la The Count of Monte Cristo or even The Man in the Iron Mask . The gothic element owes to the fact that much of the story centers around a house in decline. Above stands a beautiful estate that entertains the wealthy, but below lies a dungeon complete with torture devices, tend...

  Has any H.P. Lovecraft story ever been successfully adapted into a feature film? It must be quite a challenge; after all, Lovecraft traded in short stories, so any full-length movie is required to do the unthinkable by adding to the author's original structure and narrative--which is an ill-advised proposition. Also, because Lovecraft's stories frequently dealt with cosmic or inter-dimensional beings that primarily work best in the theater of the mind, trying to bring creatures like Cthulu or Yog-Sothoth to visual life can be unconvincing at best, outright comical (as seen here) at worst.  1970's The Dunwich Horror  makes a noble effort. In fact, I really like this movie, despite realizing that it isn't very good. The first major stumble stems from the fact that it isn't really much of an adaptation of Lovecraft's original 1928 short story, originally published in Weird Tales  and anthologized endlessly in the near-hundred years since. Instead, the movie is fi...

1937's Night Key is considered a minor Universal film, delivering more of a crime story with some loose science fiction elements rather than a typical horror story. Still, it has some things going for it. Boris Karloff, just a few years removed from terrifying the world as Frankenstein's monster, plays a slightly-doddering, grandfatherly inventor who has been wronged by a former business partner. The movie showcases Karloff's range, allowing him to portray a character that's both kind and sympathetic. His Coke bottle glasses are both endearing and also a crutch, so whenever he loses them and is effectively blind, the viewer is naturally concerned for his well-being. Playing Karloff's daughter is Jean Rogers, aka Dale Arden from the Buster Crabbe Flash Gordon serials. While she does serve as a damsel in distress later in the movie, she holds her own as a no-nonsense woman who solidly anchors the B-story and has nearly as much screen time as Boris himself. Movie ...

  This month's PHYSICAL MEDIA MONTHLY includes over three dozen new Blu-ray and 4K releases from Kino Lorber, Arrow, Toy Robot, Umbrella, Lionsgate, Universal, Sony, and more! From the mainstream (Steelbooks) to the obscure (dinosaurs), Cereal At Midnight goes in-depth on the releases you should know about. Segments:  00:51 Toy Robot 21:24 Kino Lorber 48:04 Arrow Video 1:17:07 Umbrella Entertainment 1:34:43 Under the radar releases 1:55:37 Major Studio Releases, Steelbooks, etc

August's Physical Media Monthly is the biggest yet! Clocking in at over 3 hours, we're checking out DOZENS of the latest 4Ks, Blu-rays, and DVDs that you need to know about from Arrow, MVD, Celluloid Dreams, Kino Lorber, Warner Archive, Imprint, Umbrella, and many, many more!

It's time once again for a look at dozens of new 4K and Blu-ray disc releases from all over the world! City on Fire at DiabolikDVD: https://diabolikdvd.com/product/it-import-city-on-fire-le-legends-collection-4k-uhd-blu-ray-all-region-preorder/ The Office: Superfan Episodes https://t.co/B1pXcNYajx https://varesesarabande.com/ **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries: https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM and see how it works here: https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 ***************************************...

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It's been a while since the last physical media bargain hunting video, so let's make up for lost time with a video filmed ENTIRELY on location at a vintage market!

Umbrella's UNIVERSAL HORRROR: MONSTERS AND CURIOSITIES box set consists of a stunning 45 movies spread across 19 discs and spans 38 years in the company's B-movie output. In this video, I make the case for why this release is not only my favorite of the year so far, but of huge importance, as well. Get yours from Umbrella: https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/products/universal-horror-monsters-and-curiosities-1923-1960-blu-ray-collectors-edition **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on y...

Jon Spira returns to Cereal At Midnight for an honest discussion about movies and movie criticism.  *************** JonSpira.co.uk @videojon on Instagram and Twitter **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries: https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM and see how it works here: https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt ****************...

With Playstation's decision to drop discs by 2028, is the future of movies on physical media in danger?

In the June installment of Physical Media Monthly, we're looking at dozens of new 4K and Blu-ray discs from Arrow, Kino Lorber, Warner Archive, Imprint, 88 Films, Umbrella Entertainment, and more! **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries: https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM and see how it works here: https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https...

On July 9th, 2026, nine movies from Sam Sherman's Independent-International Pictures Corp. are going out of print and Alpha Video's Brian Krey has a full rundown on each of them! Find these titles at: Oldies.com MovieZyng Amazon Sam Sherman tribute by the Hollywood Reporter:  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/samuel-sherman-dead-satans-sadists-naughty-stewardesses-1236389954/ **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries: https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM and see how it works h...

Fire and Ice represents the collaboration between four giants in their field: animation legend Ralph Bakshi, master illustrator Frank Frazetta, and comics icons Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway. Now this 1983 sword and sorcery adult animation masterpiece comes to 4K in Blue Underground's very first Steelbook! Get it at: MVD Shop   Ronin Flix   Oldies.com Frazetta Girls   **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries: https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM and see how it works here: https://youtu.be/...

Let's talk about how much of an influence Tim Powers' book ON STRANGER TIDES was on the creation of the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN movies. Jack and Elizabeth, undead pirates, curses and magic...this book created the world way back in 1988.

For the first time ever, Steven Spielberg: The Spotlight Collection brings together eight Spielberg classics from Universal, Amblin, Columbia, and Paramount! Each movie comes in a Steelbook and includes 4K, Blu-ray, and digital. The set also includes over 25 hours of special features. Let's unbox it! Amazon: https://amzn.to/43ka8d5 **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries: https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM and see how it works here: https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 *********************************...

This is not a video about Backrooms.  **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries: https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM and see how it works here: https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel: https://amzn.to/3LAgnlt **************************************************************** Movie Review Archive: CerealAtMidnight.com/p/reviews.html Cereal At Midnight Sw...

May is another huge month for physical media! In this episode of Physical Media Monthly, we're checking out more than 50 titles from distributors like Arrow Video, 88 Films, Hammer, Imprint, Imprint, VCI, Kino Lorber, MVD, and more! **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries: https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM and see how it works here: https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliat...

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is where it all began for me. In this 4K unboxing video, I'll tell you why. 

My local library just had an incredible book sale with thousands and thousands of books, DVDs and other items for blowout prices. I bought dozens of items, and in this members exclusive episode, I'm sharing my haul! More recent videos about reading and collecting books: Books Were Read, Opinions Were Formed   I Read Some Books   Cleaning Used Books (No Narration) Vintage Paperback Books Thrift Store Haul   Huge Vintage Paperback Book Haul  

Imprint's 13-disc HALLOWEEN 1-5 4K + Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook Library Collection might be the most premium home media collectible in the history of the franchise! Let's unbox it and take a peek under the hood. Check out this box set on Imprint's website **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries: https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM and see how it works here: https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please...

No matter what we collect--movies, comics, toys, records, books, or anything else--there are breaking points where we have to draw the line. Heath is joined by Bob Trate for a discussion about reaching our limit.  @TheMovieLord on YouTube and Social Media Check out Bob's toy review channel,  Total Toy Recon   OaksCenter.Net  and OaksCenter Bob Trate talks about the movie theater business: https://youtu.be/sbD_g9ZrTUg Member's Exclusive Extended Edition (Almost 40 Minutes Longer!) **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries: https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage ...

The physical media revival that die-hard collectors and cinephiles have been hoping for has arrived...but it's not what we were expecting.  **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at  Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight  or through YouTube Memberships at  https://www.youtube.com/@CerealAtMidnight/membership **************************************************************** Commentaries:  https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html **************************************************************** Need collecting storage solutions? Use code CAM15 to save 15% on your order at  https://bit.ly/t3lshopCAM  and see how it works here:  https://youtu.be/GX0fTq_VYs4 **************************************************************** When shopping on Amazon, please use Cereal At Midnight's affiliate link to support the channel:  https://amzn.to/3LAg...