Brandon DuHamel

New York, Woodside

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Cronos (Limited Edition) 4K Ultra HD Review

1 week ago | theaterbyte.com | Brandon DuHamel

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesGuillermo del Toro’s Cronos (1992) is more than a debut feature—it’s a declaration of artistic intent. Emerging from Mexico’s burgeoning indie film scene, this genre-defying tale of immortality and moral decay introduced the world to del Toro’s signature blend of Gothic grandeur, emotional intimacy, and macabre invention.
The Adventurers (1995) Blu-ray Review

1 week ago | theaterbyte.com | Brandon DuHamel

Estimated reading time: 11 minutesRingo Lam’s The Adventurers (1995) is a visceral, globe-hopping action epic that marries the director’s signature intensity with a sprawling narrative of vengeance, loyalty, and fractured identities.
Companion 4K Ultra HD Review

2 weeks ago | theaterbyte.com | Brandon DuHamel

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesDrew Hancock’s Companion (2025) is a gripping sci-fi thriller that starts as a simple getaway and morphs into a harrowing fight for survival. Starring Sophie Thatcher – (TV’s Yellowjackets) and Jack Quaid (TV’s The Boys) as a couple whose weekend trip spirals into chaos, the film blends psychological tension with brutal sci-fi horror, leaving audiences questioning the nature of control and humanity.
Flight Risk 4K Ultra HD Review

3 weeks ago | theaterbyte.com | Brandon DuHamel |Jared Rosenberg

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesMel Gibson has long been a master of visceral, high-stakes filmmaking, both in front of and behind the camera. With Flight Risk (2025), he returns to the director’s chair with what should on paper be a relentless action-thriller that proves he hasn’t lost his touch, but doesn’t work out that way.
The Long Kiss Goodnight (Limited Edition) 4K Ultra HD Review

3 weeks ago | theaterbyte.com | Brandon DuHamel |Shane Black

Estimated reading time: 8 minutesDirected by Renny Harlin and written by Shane Black, The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) stars Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson in an action film praised for its sharp dialogue, intense scenes, and compelling characters. Though not a blockbuster at release, it has gained a cult following for its clever writing, dynamic performances, and energetic pacing.
Scanners (Limited Edition) 4K Ultra HD Review

4 weeks ago | theaterbyte.com | Brandon DuHamel |David Cronenberg

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesDavid Cronenberg’s Scanners (1981) is a visceral, cerebral, and unsettling dive into body horror and psychic warfare, cementing the Canadian auteur’s reputation as a master of grotesque, thought-provoking cinema. Blending science fiction, horror, and conspiracy thriller elements, Scanners is both a chilling exploration of human evolution and a showcase of Cronenberg’s signature preoccupation with bodily transformation and technological dread.
Hardboiled: Three Pulp Thrillers by Alain Corneau Blu-ray Review

1 month ago | theaterbyte.com | Brandon DuHamel

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesIn Hardboiled: Three Pulp Thrillers by Alain Corneau, Radiance presents three films by the French filmmaker across three discs that influenced the French crime drama genre in the mid-1970s and early 1980s. Police Python 357 (1976) is an engaging French neo-noir crime thriller that explores themes of obsession, deception, and moral uncertainty.
Antiviral 4K Ultra HD Review

1 month ago | theaterbyte.com | Brandon DuHamel |Brandon Cronenberg

Estimated reading time: 10 minutesBrandon Cronenberg’s 2012 debut feature, Antiviral, examines society’s interest in celebrity, bodily commodification, and the intersections of technology and humanity. As the son of David Cronenberg, Brandon contributes to the genre with a distinct perspective, creating a film that acknowledges his father’s influence while presenting his own vision. Antiviral provides a narrative that encourages reflection and is visually engaging.
Night Moves 4K Ultra HD Review

1 month ago | theaterbyte.com | Brandon DuHamel |Alan Sharp

Estimated reading time: 8 minutesArthur Penn’s Night Moves (1975) is a unique neo-noir detective story that delves into themes of disillusionment, moral ambiguity, and control. Gene Hackman delivers a nuanced performance in this film, which has grown from being overlooked to becoming a cult classic. Its rich themes and style invite closer examination.
Thief 4K Ultra HD Review

1 month ago | theaterbyte.com | Brandon DuHamel |Frank Hohimer

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesMichael Mann’s Thief (1981) is a seminal work in the crime genre, marking the director’s feature film debut and establishing many of the stylistic and thematic hallmarks that would define his career. Starring James Caan in one of his most nuanced performances, the film is a gritty, meticulously crafted exploration of professionalism, alienation, and the cost of the American Dream.