On Demand DVD New Releases 12/23-29

On Demand DVD New Releases 12/23-29

It may be something of a quiet week in terms of the number of new releases, but there’s still a range of options for any Christmas celebrations you may be having (or avoiding): From the family-friendly Despicable Me 2 (really, who doesn’t love the Minions?)to the indie favorite Don Jon. If the holidays put you in the mood for frights, rather than festivities, try Insidious: Chapter 2, Open Grave, Mischief Night or You’re Next. 

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Despicable Me 2 Having retired from crime to raise his daughters, Gru (voice of Steve Carell) is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a new foe, one that turns the lovable little Minions into wild creatures. Also features the voices of Kristen Wiig, Russell Brand (PG, 1:38) 12/24

Don Jon Joseph Gordon-Levitt writes, directs and stars in this off-kilter romance about a decent New Jersey guy whose attempts at true love and intimacy are warped by his obsession with online pornography. Also stars Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore (R, 1:30) 12/24 DVD release is 12/31

Insidious: Chapter 2 The Lambert family returns in this horror sequel, looking to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that leaves them dangerously connected to the spirit world. Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins (PG-13, 1:46) 12/24 

Mischief Night Emily Walton, who has suffered from psychosomatic blindness since the accident that took her mother’s life, must protect herself and loved ones from an intruder the night before Halloween. Noell Coet, Daniel Hugh Kelly (TV-MA, 1:25) 12/24

Open Grave A man wakes up in a pit of dead bodies with no memory of who he is. He must determine if the killer is among the strangers who rescued him or if he could be the killer himself. Sharito Copley, Joseph Morgan (TV-MA, 1:43) 12/24 

You’re Next  This inventive twist on the slasher pic follows a family that comes under attack during a reunion by a gang of masked killers. But one of the group proves to be an adept killer in their own right. Though it was filmed in 2011, and was screened at several film fest, You’re Next did not enjoy wide release until August, 2013.  Sharni Vinson, Joe Swanberg, AJ Bowen (R, 1:34) 12/27 DVD release is Jan. 14

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