Key Takeaways:
* Despite its success, David Fincher’s ‘Panic Room’ has never been released on Blu-ray.
* ’28 Days Later’ is out of print due to pending sequel plans by Sony.
* The controversial film ‘Dogma’ is difficult to locate due to its complex initial release situation.
* ‘Shoot to Kill’ and ‘The Devils’ are hard to find due to distribution and content issues, respectively.
* The dramatization of John Belushi’s final days, ‘Wired,’ may be purposefully obscure due to its controversial reputation.
Do you love movies? Especially flicks that are notoriously hard to find? Well, let me share some surprising films with you that you might need to dig a bit deeper to unearth. I like to consider them as hidden gems!
Our Undercover Cinema: ‘Panic Room’
First off, let’s talk about ‘Panic Room.’ Directed by David Fincher and starring big names like Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart, this movie raked in nearly $200 million. Yet, for some shocking reason, it has never been released on Blu-ray. Even though Blu-rays were not yet a big thing in 2002 when the movie came out, the fact that it sold so well on DVD makes its absence on Blu-ray a mystery.
The Temporarily Absent: ’28 Days Later’
Next up, we have ’28 Days Later.’ Okay, this film did get a Blu-ray release, but it’s been out of print for a while. Word has it, Sony bought the film’s rights to make its anticipated sequel, ’28 Years Later.’ Fingers crossed for a grand re-release!
Stars at Crossroads: ‘Dogma’
Meanwhile, making its appearance on the hard-to-find list is the controversial film ‘Dogma.’ Originally produced by Miramax Films, it was left in the hands of Harvey and Bob Weinstein due to fear of blasphemy. Currently, the movie is stuck in a deadlock, with the movie rights tangled up in the Weinsteins’ control.
The Forgotten Thriller: ‘Shoot to Kill’
An underrated gem from 1987, ‘Shoot to Kill’ stars the late Sidney Poitier in a thrilling chase after a serial killer. Despite being a true gem and Poitier’s only action film, it’s a mystery why it’s yet to be issued on Blu-ray or any of Disney’s streaming services.
The Intense Mystery: ‘The Devils’
Somewhat infamous, ‘The Devils’ is Ken Russell’s eerie depiction of a catholic priest accused of witchery. It hasn’t been issued on disc in North America, but it’s a cult movie in the UK. We’re hoping Warner Bros, who own the rights, might someday decide to license it out.
A Controversial Depiction: ‘Wired’
Finally, we have ‘Wired.’ This movie gruesomely portrays John Belushi’s final days and was strongly criticized by his friends. Maybe, just maybe, this film deserves its tough-to-locate status due to the deeply hurtful depiction and its overall low-quality storytelling.
There you have it, a list of unexpectedly elusive movies! Which one of these catches your interest? Remember, the thrill is not just in watching the movie but also in the adventurous hunt in finding those films! Happy exploring, film buffs!
