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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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Oppenheimer 4K Blu-ray Review
Nolan's Oppenheimer comes to 4K UHD in what might be the single disc of the year.10 -
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Tremors 2: Aftershocks 4K Blu-ray Review
Universal may have had no faith in this sequel, but Arrow Video sure do, gifting Tremors 2 with a lavish new set.9 -
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Rosemary's Baby 4K Blu-ray Review
We take a look at the genre defining Rosemary's Baby newly minted in native 4K.7 -
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Cutthroat Island 4K Blu-ray Review
We take a look at the box-office bomb that was Cutthroat Island; can an incredible set wash away the memory?9 -
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The Psycho Collection 4K Blu-ray Review
We dress up as mother and slice our way through the stunning native 4K set of all four Psycho films10 -
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25
The Wicker Man 4K Blu-ray Review
One of the greatest British horror films comes to 4K with an all new scan and in a lavish Collectors set for its 50 year anniversary - it's time to keep your appointment with The Wicker Man!10 -
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 4K Blu-ray Review
Swinging its way on to 4K Blu-ray, Across the Spider-Verse might just redefine how good a disc can be.10 -
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It Follows 4K Blu-ray Review
Second Sight has worked its magic on the modern day classic, It Follows, giving the disc an even more impressive debut on 4K9 -
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Ringu 4K Blu-ray Review
Dare you spin this native 4K disc of Ringu for fear of what might happen in 7 days!9 -
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Time Bandits 4K Blu-ray Review
The fantasy classic Time Bandits arrives on UHD, how does the native 4K image stack up against the previous stunning transfers?9 -
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28
Cross of Iron 4K Blu-ray Review
Peckinpah's brutal anti-war epic comes to 4K looking better than you will believe. 4K STEELBOOK COMPETITION ADDED.9 -
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Avatar 4K Blu-ray Review
Hot on the heels of the sequel comes the original Avatar lavishly remastered in native 4K.7 -
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18
The Truman Show 4K Blu-ray Review
We watch The Truman Show and marvel at a decent picture from Paramount.7 -
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Avatar: The Way of Water 4K Blu-ray Review
It only took 14 years, half a billion dollars and 3 hours for James Cameron to bring his first Avatar sequal to the screens, so why does the 4K disc not have Dolby Vision?8 -
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65 4K Blu-ray Review
Look out, behind you, it's a non-scientifically correct dinosaur! Luckily the humanoid aliens didn't mess up the timeline 65 million years ago, or else where would we be?7 -
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods 4K Blu-ray Review
Shazam! Fury of the Gods reunites all the cast in an attempt to recapture the magic of the original, and misses by quite some margin - the disc is pretty good though.7 -
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania 4K Blu-ray Review
Is Small Beautiful? Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania might pursuade you. But another Disney disc that has better presentation on its streaming service might not.6 -
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 4K Blu-ray Review
We come around from a drug induced stupor to view Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas only to find mesmerising picture and sound, in another delightful package from Arrow.9 -
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Knock at the Cabin 4K Blu-ray Review
From director M. Night Shyamalan, Knock at the Cabin has a 4K Blu-ray picture and sound to sacrifice yourself for, but would you do if for this story?7 -
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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace 4K Blu-ray Review
After flying so high we come crashing down with the forth and last outing of Christopher Reeves in his red pants: Superman IV - is there anything that can save this stinker?5 -
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Superman III 4K Blu-ray Review
Our high flying takes a serious dip as we come to Superman 3; terrific 4K picture and Atmos sound can't make up for the film.7 -
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Superman II 4K Blu-ray Review
We take to the skies to view Superman II in both its Theatrical and Donner cut on 4K!8 -
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Superman 4K Blu-ray Review
Superman flies into 4K with picture and sound to rival the best - or will it split opinion?9 -
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Coraline 4K Blu-ray Review
Scary, surreal, and poignant, Coraline comes to 4K UHD in the USA, looking and sounding delightful9 -
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Naked Lunch 4K Blu-ray Review
The inscrutable and horrific dystopian bugfest that is Naked Lunch comes to 4K UHD in a typically lavish set from Arrow9 -
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Star Trek: Nemesis 4K Blu-ray Review
Concluding our look through the Star Trek Next Generation 4K Blu-ray Box Set we come, kicking and screaming, to the last and final outing on the big screen, Nemesis7 -
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Star Trek: Insurrection 4K Blu-ray Review
Continuing our look through the Star Trek Next Generation 4K Blu-ray Box Set, we come to Insurrection and give it a reappraisal9 -
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Star Trek: First Contact 4K Blu-ray Review
Continuing our look through the Star Trek Next Generation 4K Blu-ray Box set, we come to what many consider the best of the bunch, First Contact9 -
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Star Trek: Generations 4K Blu-ray Review
We take a look through the Star Trek The Next Generation 4K Blu-ray Box set from Paramount, starting at the beginning with Generations8 -
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Rocky IV 4K Blu-ray Review
Concluding our look The Knockout Collection we come to the final instalment but this time in two flavours - seconds out - Rocky IV and Rocky Vs Drago.9 -
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Rocky III 4K Blu-ray Review
Continuing our look at The Knockout Collection we 'hit' the third in line and a breakout film for Mr T, seconds out - Rocky III7 -
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Rocky II 4K Blu-ray Review
Continuing our look at The Knockout Collection we turn our attention to the first sequel - seconds out - Rocky II.8 -
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Rocky 4K Blu-ray Review
We get in the ring for the Knockout Collection of Rocky films, starting with the best: Seconds out - Rocky8 -
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Abba Voyage: The ticket to cinema's future?
ABBA Voyage, the light and sound extravaganza, is a concert like no other, and may point the way to a whole new AV storytelling medium... -
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Smile 4K Blu-ray Review
Keep on smilin', 'Cause when you're smilin', The whole world smiles with you7 -
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Silent Running 4K Blu-ray Review
The eco-sci-fi Silent Running comes to 4K UHD courtesy of Arrow, but is it as good as you remember?8 -
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To Kill a Mockingbird 4K Blu-ray Review
Another all time classic, To Kill a Mockingbird, comes to 4K UHD, looking better than it ever has before10 -
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Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari 4K Blu-ray Review
German expressionism has never looked so good; The Cabinet of Dr Caligari comes to 4K UHD - you won't sleepwalk through this!9 -
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Reservoir Dogs 4K Blu-ray Review
Tarantino's first and finest comes to 4K in a bloody steelbook whose native 4K image made our eyes bleed.7 -
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The Trial 4K Blu-ray Review
We look at the Orson Welles' inscrutable The Trial, given a newly minted 4K scan for its 60th anniversary7
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