"Actor: Kevin Bacon"

• Trapped | DVD | (06/04/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  When their daughter is kidnapped by a pair of experienced nappers (Kevin Bacon and Courtney Love), the Jennings Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend) turn the tables on their seemingly foolproof plan.

• The Woodsman | DVD | (06/06/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £66.99

  With a 12-year prison stretch reaching an end, convicted paedophile Walter (Kevin Bacon) faces an uncertain walk back into the free world in THE WOODSMAN. Attempting to keep his previous indiscretions sheltered from prying eyes, Walter tries to piece together his shattered life by finding a job and an apartment. The first task is relatively simple, with the ex-con finding employment at a lumberyard thanks to his natural talent for woodcraft. An apartment comes less easily, but Walter manages to secure a roof over his head in a building, which--in a cruel twist of irony--is located opposite an elementary school. Walter's brother-in-law Carlos (Benjamin Bratt) remains the only member of his family willing to keep in contact with him; his sister refuses all communication. Meanwhile, Sgt. Lucas (Mos Def) keeps a watchful eye over Walter's activities, while Walter makes faltering strides towards romance with his tough-as-nails co-worker, Vickie (Kyra Sedgwick). But as wary neighbours steel worried glances and make small-town gossip about him, Walter finds it inordinately difficult to keep his past life a secret. For this reformed character, the path to redemption comes strewn with cracked paving stones, which need to be carefully navigated with every tentative step he takes. The sensitivity with which the material in THE WOODSMAN is executed derives from a potent mix of intelligently written source material, wonderful performances (with Bacon in particular putting in a career-defining turn), and an authoritative vision from director Nicole Kassell (THE GREEN HOUR). At the heart of the movie lies a desolate character, guilty of a crime shrouded in taboo, but hoping against all reason that society will accord him a modicum of absolution. A fascinating portrait of a life caught in a state of perpetual turmoil, this is an audacious second feature from Kassell.

• Stir of Echoes | DVD | (03/10/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The only real problem with Stir of Echoes has nothing to do with the movie itself, but with unlucky coincidence. Adapted from a Richard Matheson novel, this film arrived around the same time as The Sixth Sense. Surface similarities made it suffer by cursory comparison and the competing film's phenomenal success. It's a pity, because this one features one of Kevin Bacon's best performances, in a psychological thriller that makes a lot more right moves than wrong ones. Bacon plays a blue-collar guy who laments his ordinary life, only to learn, when his sister-in-law (Ileanna Douglas) hypnotizes him, that he is a "receiver" capable of seeing spirits and split-second glimpses of past and future events. It's a torturous gift to have--especially since his friendly Chicago neighbourhood possesses a dark secret--and Bacon plays the role with an appropriate mixture of obsession and internalised torment. Similarity to The Sixth Sense applies only to the basic premise and the character of Bacon's young son. Otherwise, this is more of a hard-edged journey of self-discovery, marital crisis, and recovery, with Bacon's wife (played by the highly underrated Kathryn Erbe) involved in an underdeveloped sub-plot about a group of people who share Bacon's gift as paranormal "receivers". Furthering his career as a writer-director of intelligent thrillers, David Koepp makes a few mis-steps in pacing and thematic overkill, but overall Stir of Echoes is a sharp, sensitive thriller that unfolds to reveal a dramatically satisfying solution to its mystery. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

• Tremors | Blu Ray | (15/07/2022) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  A pulse-pounding love letter to 1950s creature features that delivers horror and humor in equal measure, Tremors is a bonafide cult classic that has grabbed audiences' affections ever since its release and spawned a successful franchise that continues to this day.Good-ol'-boy handymen Val (Kevin Bacon) and Earl (Fred Ward) are sick of their dead-end jobs in one-horse desert town Perfection, Nevada (population: 14). Just as they're about to escape Perfection forever, however, things start to get really weird: half-eaten corpses litter the road out of town; the phone lines stop working; and a plucky young scientist shows evidence of unusually strong seismic activity in the area. Something is coming for the citizens of Perfection... and it's under the goddamn ground!Bursting with indelible characters, quotable dialogue and jaw-dropping special effects, Tremors is back and bigger than ever in this 4K-restored and fully loaded dual format SteelBook edition.Product Features4K restoration from the original negative by Arrow Films, approved by director Ron Underwood and director of photography Alexander Gruszynski4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentationLimited Edition SteelBook packaging with newly commissioned artwork by Gary PullinIllustrated collector's booklet featuring writing on the film by Kim Newman and Jonathan MelvilleRestored DTS-HD MA original theatrical 2.0 stereo, 4.0 surround, and remixed 5.1 surround audio optionsOptional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingAudio commentary by director Ron Underwood and writers/producers Brent Maddock & S.S. WilsonAudio commentary by Jonathan Melville, author of Seeking Perfection: The Unofficial Guide to TremorsMaking Perfection, a documentary by Universal Pictures interviewing key cast and crew from the franchise (including Kevin Bacon, Michael Gross, Ariana Richards, Ron Underwood, Brent Maddock & S.S. Wilson, among many others) and revisiting the original locationsThe Truth About Tremors, an interview with coproducer Nancy Roberts on the film's rocky road to the screenBad Vibrations, an interview with director of photography Alexander GruszynskiAftershocks and Other Rumblings, on-set stories from associate producer Ellen CollettDigging in the Dirt, a featurette interviewing the crews behind the film's extensive visual effectsMusic for Graboids, a featurette on the film's music with composers Ernest Troost and Robert FolkPardon My French!, a compilation of overdubs from the edited-for-television versionThe Making of Tremors, an archive documentary from 1995 by Laurent Bouzereau, interviewing the filmmakers and special effects teamsCreature Featurette, an archive compilation of on-set camcorder footage showing the making of the GraboidsElectronic press kit featurette and interviews with Kevin Bacon, Michael Gross and Reba McEntireDeleted scenes, including the original opening sceneTheatrical trailers, TV and radio spots for the original film as well as trailers for the entire Tremors franchiseComprehensive image galleries, including rare behind-the-scenes stills, storyboards and two different drafts of the screenplay

• Apollo 13 | Blu Ray | (02/10/2023) from £105.50   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Ron Howard directs Academy Award® Winner Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise and Ed Harris in this riveting suspense-thriller from Imagine Entertainment about a routine space flight. Apollo 13 is a breathtaking adventure that tells the true and remarkable story of courage, faith and ingenuity in a race to bring a group of heroic astronauts home when their spacecraft is damaged thousands of miles from Earth. The Film Vault is a new, premium home entertainment range celebrating cinema's greatest films. The collection features exclusive artwork from Vice Press plus unique premiums, housed in innovative numbered packaging. LIMITED EDITION of 3,500 Worldwide Product Features Featured In Pack NEW KEY ART by Matt Ferguson & Florey from Vice Press ACETATE O-RING - Removes for type-free display of your key art Exclusive individually-numbered CRYSTAL DISPLAY PLAQUE Rigid clamshell box with MAGNETIC CLOSURE 4 collectible ART CARDS - with film facts 5 unique CHARACTER CARDS - with film quotes Reproduction Apollo 13 launch GUEST PASS Double-sided poster: NEW KEY ART and THEATRICAL Feature film on both 4K-UHD™ and BLU-RAY™ + Special Features On Disc Special Features Lost Moon: The Triumph Of Apollo 13 (The Making Of Apollo 13) Conquering Space: The Moon And Beyond Lucky 13: The Astronaut's Story Apollo 13: 20 Years Later Feature Commentary with Director Ron Howard Feature Commentary with Jim and Marilyn Lovell