Simon Crust

Simon is a movie reviewer for AVForums and has been writing for the site since way back in 2005, having had a few years on other publications before.

He's covered every disc format across the decades, from DVD to HD DVD, Blu-ray to 4K UHD, and with ever evolving technology now finds himself preferring his own home 'cinema' experience to the real cinema.

With horror as his favourite genre, and as more than a little bit of a Doctor Who fan, Simon has enjoyed the diversity of reviewing with all its pitfalls and hidden gems.

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The Alfred Hitchcock Classic Collection Vol 2 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

We take a look through some classic and some not so classic Hitchcock in the new native 4K set from Universal.

Tuesday at 7:44 AM

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Wild Things 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

John McNaughton's lewd and delicious Wild Things comes to 4K UHD looking hot and will no doubt wear your pause button out.

Sunday at 7:46 AM

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12 Monkeys 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Time, love, apocalypse, insanity all this and more can be found in 12 Monkeys, newly scanned in native 4K by Arrow

Apr 27, 2022

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The Proposition 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

A sunny Christmas in Australia has never been so bleak, The Proposition comes to 4K Blu-ray in a stunning limited edition

Apr 14, 2022

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Dear Evan Hansen 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Tony and Grammy Award-winning Dear Evan Hansen comes to 4K UHD looking and sounding smashing - is it enough to overcome the adaptation?

Apr 13, 2022

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The Green Mile 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Frank Darabont's treatment of Stephen King's novels is second to none, and The Green Mile is one of the best, coming to 4K with an image that needs a little help from John Coffey himself.

Mar 31, 2022

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The Godfather Trilogy 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

The greatest gangster saga ever told comes to 4K, with all new restorations, making this a set you cannot refuse.

Mar 28, 2022

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The Green Planet 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Plants. They're everywhere. We eat them. They clean the air we breathe. So, the Beeb and Sir Dave take a closer look at their struggle for survival in the stunning new documentary The Green Planet.

Mar 9, 2022

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An American Werewolf in London 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

We take a look at one of the greatest werewolf films ever made, new from Arrow in native 4K - but is it worth the upgrade?

Mar 1, 2022

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Mad Max Anthology 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

After a short delay, we rev up our player and spin the mighty Mad Max Anthology in all its 4K glory.

Feb 22, 2022

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Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Resident Evil gets a reboot based on the rebooted RE2 game, and while it looks and sounds tremendous, you might be better off playing the game instead.

Jan 29, 2022

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Mulholland Drive 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

The inscrutable and enigmatic, yet strangely accessible Mulholland Drive from David Lynch gets a spectacular 4K upgrade in typically lavish style from Studiocanal, just in time for the film's 20th anniversary

Dec 7, 2021

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Snake Eyes 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Toys come to life in this G. I. Joe spin off that has top tier AV on a pants film

Nov 12, 2021

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The Outsiders 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Coppola's look at rival gangs in small-town America is given a magnificent makeover in a lavish native 4K Edition from Studiocanal.

Nov 6, 2021

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The Seventh Seal 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Bergman's hugely influential and classically inscrutable, The Seventh Seal, comes to 4K Blu-ray in a stunning transfer - Death has never looked so good.

Nov 4, 2021

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The Guns of Navarone 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Do action films get any bigger? Not according to the trailer. The Guns of Navarone comes to UHD with a native 4K image and Dolby Atmos - did the biggest just get even bigger?

Oct 28, 2021

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The Howling 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Classic werewolves come to 4K in Joe Dante's The Howling, with an all new restoration and a lavish set that has us clawing to see inside.

Oct 27, 2021

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Don't Breathe 2 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Who would have thought Don't Breathe needed a sequel? Well apparently it did so the poor blind Navy veteran is once again put through the ringer, with a Dolby Atmos track to die for.

Oct 16, 2021

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A Clockwork Orange 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Kubrick's dystopian nightmare comes to 4K Blu-ray looking great but sounding odd.

Oct 4, 2021

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Sense and Sensibility 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

We take a look at the amazing Columbia Classics Collection Volume 2. This time with some Jane Austen passion in Sense and Sensibility.

Sep 20, 2021

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Oliver! 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

We take a look at the awesome Columbia Classics Collection Volume 2. This time, the all time classic musical Oliver!

Sep 14, 2021

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Stripes 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

We take a look at the magnificent Columbia Collection Volume 2. This time comedy classic Stripes

Sep 14, 2021

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The Social Network 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

We take a look at the awesome Columbia Classics Collection Volume 2. This time the destruction of society in The Social Network.

Sep 11, 2021

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Taxi Driver 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

We take a look at the awesome Columbia Classics Collection Volume 2. This time the film that might just be worth getting the whole set for: Taxi Driver.

Sep 10, 2021

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Dune (1984) 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

The spectacle of Dune comes to 4K UHD in a lavish set with a native 4K picture, courtesy of Arrow.

Aug 30, 2021

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A Quiet Place Part II 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

The aliens are back hunting anything that makes a noise in A Quiet Place Part II, a direct sequel that captures much of the magic of the original and given a stunning 4K release.

Aug 24, 2021

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Almost Famous 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

The effortlessly cool, Almost Famous, comes to 4K Blu-ray with a native 4K image to make you drool.

Jul 13, 2021

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Howard the Duck 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

We look at the cinematic dud that was Howard the Duck, can a native 4K image and DTS:X sound make it worth spinning?

Jul 10, 2021

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Snatch 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Guy Richie's Snatch comes to 4K Blu-ray looking and sounding smashing.

Jul 8, 2021

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Scott Pilgrim vs. The World 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Edgar Wright's mad-cap comic-book adaptation is wild in every sense, and is given an amazing Dolby Atmos track that will rock your system.

Jul 7, 2021

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Godzilla vs. Kong 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Godzilla vs. Kong, the biggest mash-up since the potato ricer, comes to 4K UHD in a stunning presentation.

Jun 18, 2021

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Smokey and the Bandit 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Breaker Breaker, Smokey and the Bandit coming at you on 4K Blu-ray, come back, good buddy.

Jun 2, 2021

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National Lampoon's Animal House 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

The hilarious Animal House comes to 4K Blu-ray sporting an all new picture and all new sound.

May 28, 2021

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The Sting 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

The bona fide classic that is The Sting, comes to 4K Blu-ray, and it might take some getting used to...

May 26, 2021

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Super 8 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

The pairing of Spielberg and Abrams produced a special something, can the 4K release live up to it?

May 25, 2021

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Raya and the Last Dragon 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

Two months after its Disney+ premier, Raya and the Last Dragon comes to 4K Physical Media, we take a look.

May 24, 2021

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Godzilla (2014) 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

After the insanity of GvK, we go back to the one that started it all, Gareth Edward's 2014 version of Godzilla, and find a new appreciation.

Apr 28, 2021

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The Ten Commandments 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

As epics go they don't get any grander than The Ten Commandments, and it has been given some epic treatment on 4K Blu-ray.

Apr 2, 2021

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Soul 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

The latest release from Pixar is another winner combining theology and entertainment in a stunning 4K set.

Apr 1, 2021

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Dawn of the Dead (1978) 4K Blu-ray Review

by Simon Crust

The ultimate zombie film gets a 4K make-over that will have you salivating

Mar 26, 2021

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