Action classics, found-footage nightmares, and grindhouse horror headline this week’s Blu-ray lineup. Whether you’re upgrading your collection to 4K or hunting for a loaded collector’s edition, October 13 brings some serious shelf-worthy releases.
Project Hail Mary Amazon Exclusive Steelbook
Science fiction fans have another reason to check this week’s release lineup with Project Hail Mary, arriving as an Amazon-exclusive edition. Based on Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, the story follows a lone astronaut who wakes up far from Earth with no memory of his mission—and discovers he may be humanity’s last hope for survival. It’s a high-concept space adventure built around scientific problem-solving, unexpected discoveries, and a surprisingly human story.
The Last Boy Scout — Arrow Video Limited Edition
Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans bring the wisecracks and bruises in Tony Scott’s hard-hitting action thriller. Arrow Video delivers a new restoration approved by cinematographer Ward Russell, plus a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, interviews with screenwriter Shane Black and Danielle Harris, alternate scenes, and a collector’s booklet. Available in Blu-ray and 4K UHD editions, this is a welcome upgrade for fans of gritty ’90s action.
The Blair Witch Project — Definitive Collector’s Edition
Still one of horror’s most influential experiments, The Blair Witch Project gets a two-disc treatment packed with history and atmosphere. The release features a filmmaker-approved restoration, multiple versions of the film, deleted scenes, alternate endings, and the infamous Curse of the Blair Witch mockumentary. New interviews and retrospectives make this a must-have for fans who want to revisit the legend behind the shaky camera.
Rob Zombie’s Firefly Trilogy
Three films. Eight discs. Plenty of mayhem. This collection brings together House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects, and 3 From Hell, with the first film making its 4K debut. Dolby Vision presentations, unrated cuts, filmmaker commentaries, and extensive behind-the-scenes documentaries headline the package. Add a poster, art cards, and a photography book curated by Rob Zombie, and you’ve got a horror collection built to stand out.
Hostel: Parts I & II — 20th Anniversary Edition
Eli Roth’s notorious torture-horror double feature arrives in a five-disc 4K UHD and Blu-ray Steelbook set. Both unrated films receive director-approved 4K restorations with Dolby Vision, backed by new introductions, production journals, commentaries, deleted scenes, and effects featurettes. A reproduction of Roth’s personal journal rounds out this brutal anniversary package. Not exactly comfort viewing—but collectors know the drill.
Eclipse Series 5: The First Films of Samuel Fuller
Looking for something beyond blood and explosions? Criterion turns the spotlight on filmmaker Samuel Fuller with three early features: I Shot Jesse James, The Baron of Arizona, and The Steel Helmet. Spanning westerns, historical intrigue, and wartime drama, the collection showcases Fuller’s distinctive interest in outsiders, conflict, and American life. A critical essay accompanies the films, making this a worthwhile pickup for classic cinema fans.
The Verdict
This week’s releases offer something for nearly every kind of movie collector. The Last Boy Scout brings the action, The Blair Witch Project revisits a horror landmark, and Rob Zombie’s Firefly Trilogy delivers the biggest horror package of the bunch. Meanwhile, Hostel celebrates two decades of extreme horror, and Criterion offers a welcome change of pace with Samuel Fuller’s early work.
Our picks: Go with The Blair Witch Project for horror history, the Firefly Trilogy for the ultimate genre collection, or The Last Boy Scout if your shelf needs a dose of classic ’90s action.
