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• Queens of Mystery S1 | DVD | (29/11/2021) from £21.01   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Miracle Maker | DVD | (30/10/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  This animated feature-length life of Jesus boasts a stellar pedigree. Originally a BBC Wales production, it showcases the voices of some of Britain's finest actors in any medium: Ralph Fiennes as a brooding and humble Jesus, Miranda Richardson as Mary Magdalene, Richard E. Grant as John the Baptist and David Thewlis as Judas. The lovely, flute-heavy score is by Oscar-winner Anne Dudley (The Full Monty). And clearly a lot of expense has gone into the Claymation-like animation. But while it's hard to find fault with the rendering of this familiar story--it is respectful and definitely done, you might say, by the Book--it would have been nice if there had been a tad more joy, if it walked a bit lighter in its sandals. As it is, all the characters seem consistently subdued, whether they are expressing angst, rage, terror or bliss--none of which is helped by the figures' blank-eyed stares (if animators are becoming ever more sophisticated, why can't they get rid of those creepy blank gazes once and for all?). Still, the weight of having such formidable actors play these familiar roles lends the production a certain credibility, and parents looking for good religious videos that won't insult their kids' intelligence will be thrilled. --Anne Hurley

• Joey | DVD | (07/04/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  A young boy's friendship with a playful kangaroo leads him on the ultimate adventure in this fun-filled story for all ages. 12 year-old Billy McGregor lives on a ranch in the wild rugged Australian Outback with a loving mom and lots and lots of great animal friends - especially a baby kangaroo named ""Joey"". But when Joey's parents are kidnapped by poachers Billy knows he must do whatever it takes to help them and reunite Joey with his rightful family. Boarding a train for the big

• American Nightmare | DVD | (23/02/2004) from £11.93   |  Saving you £4.06 (34.03%)   |  RRP £15.99

  On Halloween night the pirate radio show 'American Nightmare' is broadcasting through the night. The show's cynical and sadistic presenter has invited listeners to phone in and share their worst nightmares while he commemorates the massacre of four college students one year ago. At a local cafe seven friends have gathered for dinner before heading out for a Halloween party. With the radio show playing in the cafe they each take a turn to phone in and describe their worst fears. But unbeknownst to them a killer is lurking nearby - a killer whose only intention is to turn their fears into a violent reality.