DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE [BLU-RAY] (2025): "As the conclusion to a long-running franchise, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale brings a tale with a little more plot than usual. That makes it a bit more interesting than the prior two films but it still delivers a project most likely to appeal to diehard fans." Starring Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter. Universal, $27.98, 11/11/2025.

A SUMMER PLACE [BLU-RAY] (1959): "Best remembered now as the source of a theme heard in a million elevators, A Summer Place delivers a dreary and dull melodrama. Despite all its attempts at character fireworks, the end result feels sluggish and silly." Starring Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire. Warner, $21.99, 10/14/2025.

THE TOXIC AVENGER [BLU-RAY] (2025): "An update on a 1980s cult classic, the 2025 take on The Toxic Avenger provides a surprisingly delightful affair. As a mix of satire, action and superhero drama, the remake easily betters its predecessor." Starring Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay. Cineverse, $38.99, 10/28/2025.

TORMENTED: 2025 SPECIAL EDITION [BLU-RAY] (1960): "With the inherent vibe of a Poe-like psychological thriller, Tormented comes with positives. However, the final product seems too scattered and silly to take advantage of its potential." Starring Richard Carlson, Juli Reding. Gemini, $19.99, 10/14/2025.

THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN [4K UHD] (1957): "A seminal horror film, The Curse of Frankenstein becomes a quality affair. Dark and complex, it reworks the material in a satisfying manner." Starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee. Warner, $29.99, 10/14/2025.

THE BEAST OF THE CITY [BLU-RAY] (1932): "As a look at the battles between cops and gangsters, The Beast of the City occasionally displays glimmers of life. However, too much of it lacks real thrust or purpose." Starring Walter Huston, Jean Harlow. Warner, $21.99, 9/30/2025.

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