PopHorror Let's Get Scared
Physical media will never die. I love the portability of digital, but there’s nothing like owning a Blu-ray of a beloved film that you feared would’ve been forgotten. It’s more than just owning the film. Chances are, you have owned it on everything from a VHS in the ’80s at $75 a pop to another Good Times release of it in the ’90s that was in the bargain bin. When digital came along, maybe you grabbed the basic DVD.
Having a physical manifestation of certain films feels necessary. Call it a security blanket or a coping mechanism, but it’s a big part of my life… and anyone else’s who happens to be reading these words. This era definitely has its challenges, but a big upside for a film collector is that they can have their cake and eat it, too. Digital film libraries are ever present anywhere, but having those same films on a super deluxe release with a beautifully mastered print and new and vintage special features and backstories is priceless.
I happened to be in Minnesota a few years back talking about horror films with a mutual fan, and he said, “Have you ever checked out Diabolik DVD?” When I did, I quickly learned the sweet ambrosia of a lovingly crafted ultimate edition of a film that I love. So, saying Diabolik DVD is for genre film lovers is a drastic understatement.
Their new titles available for pre-order don’t disappoint. From classic Carpenter to one of my personal faves, Girlfriend From Hell, the list is amazing.
