DVD Stalk continues to grow each and every week. This week, DVD Stalk is loaded with tons of great features, including several clips from each of Fox's three big horror DVD releases this week (The Hills Have Eyes: Unrated, The Omen: CE, and Night Watch). We also have highlights of this week's new horror reviews, information on all of this week's horror releases, previews of upcoming scares, and an in-depth look at some overlooked horror films. Not to mention Horror Score Mania: Round 2 in our Severed Limbs section, and even a few more reader responses to the column. We hope you'll take a look at DVD Stalk and drop us a line to let us know what you think. Join us in the DVD Stalk Forum to chat about all things horror, and be sure to check out DVD Talk's reviews of nearly 1,500 Horror DVD Reviews as well as all the archives of the CineSchlock-O-Rama column.

This week Anime Talk covers some newly released boxed sets. There are reviews of the stylish and action filled Noir and the intense mecha series, RahXephon as well as the first volume of Tactics a unique show about a young novelist/exorcist. If you have any money left over after Deep Discount DVD's 20% off sale last week, Holly has some bargains that'll tempt those last dollars out of your pocket. We wrap up this week's installment with reviewer Todd Douglass' look at Girls Bravo, the manga that the anime series was based on and our table of upcoming releases. Also check out our manga reviews in previous installments including the eerie Dragon's Head, Kingdom Hearts, and Death Note.

The latest Adam Sandler comedy, Click, tells the story of workaholic architect Michael Newman (Sandler) and his discovery of a universally powerful remote control that allows him to fast-forward and rewind to different points in his life. Helmed by Sandler's Waterboy director, Click looks to capitalize on its funny script and strong supporting cast of Kate Beckinsale and the always-entertaining Christopher Walken. Also in theaters this week is Waist Deep - Tyrese Gibson stars as an ex-con risking his life after his son is kidnapped in a carjacking; The Road to Guantanamo - a striking film about four British Muslims imprisoned in Cuba after being accused of working for Al Quaeda; and Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man - a documentary about the legendary singer-songwriter. Be sure to catch reviews of other recent Theatrical Films: Nacho Libre, The Lake House, The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties, Wordplay, Cars, The Omen (2006). As always, we invite you to share your thoughts on films in theaters in our Movie Talk Forum Area.

This week the DVD Savant has a number of new reviews including: Why We Fight - Eugene Zarecki shows his docu skills in another compelling and convincing political piece stemming from President Eisenhower's last address as President, where he warned against the growing Military-Industrial Complex; The Goebbels Experiment - Easily the best documentary on Nazis Savant has seen; I Wake Up Screaming - Betty Grable in a film noir? She's toe to toe with Victor Mature and Laird Cregar in this oddball mix of murder, society comedy and weird musical choices; The Valerio Zurlini Box Set - NoShame gives us a pair of fine features from the beginning of the boom years in Italy, by the talented but less-celebrated Valerio Zurlini. Read all this and more in this week's DVD Savant.

Some great TV on DVD releases reviewed this week including: Strangers with Candy: Complete Series - the hilarious and offbeat cult hit finally gets all thirty episodes released in one excellent DVD package; Justice League: S2 - the second season of this animated superhero series is far superior to its predecessor; The Weird Al Show: Complete Series - the entire 13-episode run of a show that might not be for everyone, but one that Yankophiles will find a near-essential purchase; Masters of Horror: Deer Woman - this John Landis entry in the Showtime series features his usual mix of horror and quirky dark humor; The Pee-Wee Herman Show - this relatively unseen special might have been the first bit of national exposure for Paul Reubens and his titular character; Thinking XXX: Extended Edition - the Timothy Greenfield-Sanders documentary that provides "a thoughtful look at the unusual world of porn and the people who inhabit it." Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted TV on DVD.

A strong week for notable DVDs this week including: Syriana [Review] - this politically-charged film is not only smart, but also incredibly entertaining, and earned George Clooney his first Academy Award®; The Hills Have Eyes: Unrated [Review] - the gloriously gruesome Alexandre Aja remake gets a fantastic unrated DVD treatment; Night Watch [Review] - this Russian vampire-fantasy might be a bit confusing, but its definitely interesting and shows that these filmmakers clearly have potential; What's Eating Gilbert Grape: SE [Review] - the sweet and sharply-focused character study that shows just how great Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp can be; The Omen: CE [Review] - Richard Donner's horror classic gets a new DVD release that's easily worth the double-dip. Other Notable DVDs out this week include: Justice League: S2 [Review], Equinox: Criterion [Review], Nate & Hayes [Review], NewsRadio: S4 [Review], Krypto: V1 [Review] The Loved Ones [Review]. Read our List of Top Upcoming DVDs for more great DVDs out this week, visit our DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

Now with over 16,000 DVD reviews in the DVD Talk Review Database, it's easy to overlook some of the great reviews. Recent DVD Reviews include: Dave Chappelle's Block Party: Unrated - the hilarious comedian's Block Party isn't just your typical concert documentary, but something much more meaningful; The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada - the excellent big-screen directorial debut of Tommy Lee Jones clearly finds its roots in the films of Sam Peckinpah and John Ford; 16 Blocks - this Richard Donner action film is pure popcorn entertainment with some great performances by Bruce Willis and Mos Def; John Wayne: An American Icon Collection - an entertaining collection of some of The Duke's lesser-known films; Imagine Me & You - this surprisingly good romantic-comedy is sweet, lovable, and will keep you smiling all the way through; Gwendoline: Unrated Director's Cut - Tawny Kitaen's racy cult-favorite finally gets an uncut domestic release. Visit the DVD Talk Review Database for all the latest reviews including an entire section devoted to reviews of DVDs out this week.

This week we have a very special giveaway from Warner Home Video for 16 Blocks. Loyalty is put to the test when Jack, a burnt-out NYC detective (played by Bruce Willis) has to transport a fast-talking convict (Mos Def) from jail to the courthouse 16 blocks away. Watch Jack face one obstacle to the next when his ex-partners try to stop him from arriving at the courthouse through an edge-of-your-seat, nail-biting car chase adventure. The 16 Blocks DVD features: an alternate ending not seen in theaters, deleted scenes with director/screenwriter commentary, and more. Enter now for your chance to win one of 5 copies of the 16 Blocks DVD we're giving away this week.

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