DEAF CROCODILE DISC REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

Saturday 8th March 2025 - posted by Eric_Cotenas

It’s come to our attention that there are errors with the IN THE DUST OF THE STARS disc in our recent DEFA Sci-Fi two-disc set. They include a short period of audio and video glitches early into the film and a number of subtitles had the last few characters of the text dropped.

We pride ourselves on providing the best possible viewing experience and realize these errors can be quite distracting.

Here’s what you need to do:
If you purchased your disc from either our shop directly or through DiabolikDVD you needn’t do anything. We’ll send you a replacement disc automatically. If you purchased your disc from another retailer, please email us your proof-of-purchase to: disc-replacement@deafcrocodile.com and we’ll have a replacement disc sent to you.

We’ll follow up again once we’ve received the replacement discs and begin shipping.

This is the first time we’ve ever had to deal with errors like this and we have already made process changes that will keep this from happening again. We hope you understand how frustrating this is for us as we understand how frustrating it is for our customers.

We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.

A standard edition will be available from regular retailers mid-2025.

WAN PIPEL €� BLU-RAY/DVD EXCLUSIVE €� PRE-ORDER NOW

Tuesday 4th March 2025 - posted by Eric_Cotenas

Suriname’s most popular and iconic cult film!

A love story between a Suriname man (Borger Breeveld), his Dutch girlfriend (Willeke van Ammelrooy), and an Indian girl (Diana Gangaram Panday), that breaks all color, race, and religious barriers.

The last Scorpio Film, WAN PIPEL (One People) is considered Pim de la Parra’s (1940-2024) magnum opus and is now available for the first time on Blu-ray & DVD.

Netherlands / 1976 / Color / 111 Mins / 1.66:1 / LPCM 2.0 Stereo / DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono / Dutch Language with Optional English

Special Features:
. New Restored 2K Transfer
. Audio Commentary by film scholar Lex Veerkamp and Bodil del al Parra
. Introduction by Pim de la Parra (2020)
. The Making of Wan Pipel (1976)
. Interview with Willeke van Ammelrooy (2025) by Guido Franken
. Bonus short film "Aah... Tamara" (1965)
. Photo Gallery
. Scorpio Films Trailers
. Reversible Sleeve (Blu-ray only)
. Dual-layered Disc

LIMITED EDITION COLLECTIBLES (limited to first 100 copies):
. Slipcase with New Art by Juan Esteban R.
. Fold-out Poster (12"x18")

Order limited edition directly from Cult Epics.

ACORN MEDIA'S MARCH MYSTERY SPRING WATCH BOX SETS

Tuesday 4th March 2025 - posted by Eric_Cotenas

Calling all crime drama lovers, as the flowers begin to bloom, spring into the new season with a bumper selection of brilliant DVD Box Sets from Acorn Media International.

Flee the brisk March breeze with a trip to fabulous France for some escapist charm with the marvellous The Madame Blanc Mysteries Series 1 – 3 Box Set. TV favourite Sally Lindsay (Coronation Street, Still Open All Hours, Scott & Bailey) co-writes and takes the lead alongside Sue Vincent (Mrs Brown’s Boys, Mount Pleasant) in this much-loved, warm-hearted series.

Meet successful antiques dealer Jean White (Lindsay) as she travels to Saint Victoire after her husband's mysterious death in a car accident. With the circumstances surrounding the crash seemingly more suspicious than they first appeared and with a series of antiques-related mysteries happening around the village, it’s not long before Jean gets caught up in Sherlockian shenanigans.

With a captivating blend of suspense, charismatic characters, compelling storylines and unexpected twists, this TV delight is a treasure trove of charming mysteries infused with heart and humour.

The brilliant Adrian Scarborough (Killing Eve, Gavin & Stacey, 1917) stars as our favourite West London investigator, The Chelsea Detective, in this entertaining crime drama.

DI Max Arnold (Scarborough) is a down-to-earth, wily and wise detective with no shortage of crimes to solve in London’s beautiful – yet brutal – borough. This Box Set sees the sharp sleuth tackle everything from a back alley drug deal gone wrong, to a heist and murder at a posh London gallery. With the help of DS Priya Shamsie (Sonita Henry – Black Cake, Silo) in series one and DS Layla Walsh (Vanessa Emme – Bloodlands, The Fall) in series two, get ready for a slew of enthralling cases from the complex to the outright strange.

The Chelsea Detective Series 1 & 2 Box Set is guaranteed to entertain with its gritty crime and second-to-none case solving. The crimes may be heinous, but there’s plenty of humour and oodles of charm along the way – and if that’s not enough, we’re treated to a welcome tour around the streets of London in Spring.

Kerry Godliman (After Life, Derek) delights as Pearl Nolan in the fan favourite cosy crime drama Whitstable Pearl, based on the bestselling books by Julie Wassmer.

Single mum and local restaurant owner Peal Nolan (Godliman) is whisked into a world of mystery when her friend dies under suspicious circumstances. She soon finds herself in conflict with the gruff and aloof DCI Mike McGuire (Howard Charles – Shadow and Bone) who arrives on the scene to investigate the murder. As Peal sharpens her sleuthing skills, she decides to set up her own private detective agency from her family restaurant, teaming up with Mike to solve everything from murders to boat sabotage. Charged by a determination to outdo each other, sparks fly and tempers flare between this dynamic duo.

For the perfect spring seaside setting, uncover the marvellous mysteries and intrigue of the Whitstable Pearl Series 1 & 2 Box Set.

Bertie Carvel (Doctor Foster) is the inimitable DCI Dalgliesh in the hugely popular TV series – based on P.D. James’ bestselling and award-winning detective novels, guaranteed to bring you plenty of gripping and complex cases.

Dedicated to solving crimes and bringing killers to justice, meet the unflappable and scrupulous Adam Dalgliesh (Carvel) as he solves a slew of strange and mind-boggling mysteries in the grubby heart of 1970s England. Each series is adapted from three novels, tracing the sleuth’s expansive crime-fighting career. From the poisoning of a student nurse during training to a terrorist threat at a nuclear power station, this gripping series sees the enigmatic investigator and poet tackle all manner of captivating cases.

For a gritty period Box Set binge watch this spring, cosy up with Dalgliesh Series 1 – 3 Box Set – it would be a crime to miss it.

The inimitable Jane Seymour (The Kominsky Method, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman) shines as the eponymous Harry Wild in this charming, effortlessly engaging, refreshingly modern murder mystery series.

When retired literature professor Harriet – AKA Harry Wild – is mugged, it sets her off on a transformative journey like no other. Reluctantly recovering at the home of her police detective son Charlie and his wife Orla (Amy Huberman – Finding Joy), Harry stumbles upon his murder case files and decides to take matters into her own hands. Setting out as an amateur sleuth, her path soon crosses with that of her mugger, Fergus (Rohan Nedd – Whitstable Pearl, Blue Story), whom she recruits as her unlikely sidekick. Together, they form a sprightly detective duo, unravelling mysteries with each new adventure.

With a dazzling lead, quirky cases, light-hearted humour and joyful characters, the Harry Wild Series 1 & 2 Box Set is a sleuthing sensation perfect to dive into this spring.

Award-winning actor and screen favourite Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess, Parks and Recreation) stars in one of Australia’s most popular crime dramas My Life is Murder.

Former detective, Alexa Crowe (Lawless), has two passions: solving crime and baking bread. When a woman mysteriously dies after falling from a balcony, she is lured back into the world of murder and mystery. Follow the tenacious and unapologetic Alexa across the stunning cityscapes of Australia and New Zealand as she solves a variety of complex murder cases. Bringing along her dry wit and brash style, the once lone wolf finds her pack as she uncovers the most carefully hidden secrets that crack Melbourne and Auckland’s most bewildering mysteries.

Dive into My Life is Murder Series 1 – 3 Box Set for a comforting murder mystery adventure that promises sharp wit, charming characters, and plenty of drama.

RADIANCE'S MAY RELEASES COMPRISE A CULT CAVEMAN SATIRE, A TENDER TRAINTRACKS DRAMA AND REAL-LIFE PRISON ESCAPES

Wednesday 12th February 2025 - posted by Robert

Coming to the UK and US on May 19th/20th: A primal grunt against the myopic modern world, cult-classic Themroc stars Michel Piccoli (Weak Spot) as the titular blue-collar worker who becomes an urban caveman.

Living at home with his mother, bachelor house painter Themroc (Michel Piccoli, Belle de Jour) leads a dull life. One day, after an unearned run-in with his boss, the usually docile Themroc rebels and dismantles his myopic world. Made on a shoestring budget with no intelligible dialogue, Claude Faraldo's cult taboo-busting satire about a French blue-collar worker-turned-urban caveman anarchically eviscerates mid-century labour and gender politics. Never released on disc in the UK, Themroc may be familiar to British audiences from Channel 4's infamous Red Triangle showings, intended for adults only; now this savage satire can be seen again, newly presented on Blu-ray from a 4K restoration.

The Limited Edition Blu-ray features a 4K restoration from the original negative by Studio Canal, original uncompressed PCM mono audio, interviews with critic David Thompson (2025), actor Michel Piccoli and director Claude Faraldo (1973), and Manuela Lazic on Michel Piccoli (2025), a gallery and a trailer, along with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Smith and a limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Alison Smith, author of French Cinema in the 1970s: The Echoes of May, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings.

PREORDER LINKS:
- Amazon UK
- Amazon US
- Radiance (direct)


Coming to the UK and US on May 19th/20th: Based on the real exploits of seven-time prison escapee, The Rapacious Jailbreaker is a raw work of '70s Japanese cinema starring Hiroki Matsukata (Hokuriku Proxy War).

In the free-for-all chaos after World War II, black marketeer Ueda (Hiroki Matsukata, Cops vs Thugs) is robbed of a pound of morphine. He takes his brutal revenge, but is arrested for murder and sentenced to 20 years. He escapes and is caught, but no matter where they send him, Ueda won't let prison walls stop him. Directed by a master of the genre and based on the real exploits of a seven-time prison escapee, this ranks as one of the rawest entries in the 1970s cycle of Japanese true-account crime films.

The Limited Edition Blu-ray features a High-Definition digital transfer, original uncompressed PCM mono audio, an audio commentary by yakuza film expert Nathan Stuart (2025), a visual essay on Sadao Nakajima by Tom Mes (2025) and a new English subtitle translation, along with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork and a limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Earl Jackson and an archival review of the film, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings.

PREORDER LINKS:
- Amazon UK
- Amazon US
- Radiance (direct)


Coming to the UK on May 19th: Pietro Germi directs and stars as an ordinary train driver derailed by tragedy in the affecting neorealist classic The Railroad Man.

Pietro Germi (The Facts of Murder) directs and stars in this deeply affecting drama about a train driver. Living modestly with his wife Sara (Luisa Della Noce), Andrea Marcocci's life is thrown into turmoil when he witnesses a suicide on the tracks ahead of him. Tenderly narrated from the perspective of his young son Sandro (Edoardo Nevola), the incident has repercussions on Andrea and his extended family - including his unemployed son Marcello (Renato Speziali) and pregnant daughter Giulia (Sylva Koscina) - who he is expected to support. A huge success on release, with a tough, muscular performance by Germi at its centre, The Railroad Man should sit alongside the likes of Bicycle Thieves and La terra trema in the pantheon of great neorealistic classics.

The Limited Edition Blu-ray features a new 4K restoration by Cineteca di Bologna in collaboration with Surf Film at L'Immagine Ritrovata laboratory, original uncompressed PCM mono audio, and new interviews with Pietro Germi expert Mario Sesti (2025, 29 mins) and actor Edoardo Nevola (2025, 23 mins), along with a reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters and a limited edition booklet featuring new writing by John Bleasdale and archival writing on Alfredo Giannetti by Simone Starace, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings.

PREORDER LINKS:
- Amazon UK
- Radiance (direct)

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