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 | | Description: | One summer, two boys went in search of a dream...and found the friendship of a lifetime. Joseph Mazzello and Brad Renfro star in this heartwarming adventure story filled with laughter, compassion and the enduring power of hope. New to a quaint, riverside community, eleven-year-old Dexter (Mazzello) and his single mom are quickly shunned when it's learned the boy has AIDS. Next door lives Erik (Renfro), a lonely latch-key bully who surprisingly initiates a friendship. But trouble soon finds the twosome after they read a tabloid that suggests a New Orleans doctor has a cure. Determined to find him, the boys build a raft and set sail down the mighty Mississippi, «Tom Sawyer» style, in a magical, often hilarious journey that gives Dexter a chance to experience life as it should be lived and will change both boys' lives forever. Starring: Joseph Mazzello, Brad Renfro, Annabella Sciorra, John Carroll Lynch Reviews: - «Young actors Joseph Mazzello ("Jurassic Park") and Brad Renfro ("The Client") are superb in a loving, funny and wistful film that plays like a slightly torn Norman Rockwell illustration. Their performances are so warm and richly layered they resound with humanity.»- Peter Stack San Francisco Chronicle
- «Director Peter Horton, here making his feature film debut, has drawn nicely honed performances from the leading actors, especially Sciorra, whose heartbreaking scenes are deftly understated. The two boys--Mazzello is a veteran of "Jurassic Park" and Renfro of "The Client"--convey a genuine bond, and the redemptive power of friendship is clear.»- Megan Rosenfeld The Washington Post
Cure Retro Vhs Bd is a Blu-ray edition of the acclaimed Japanese psychological thriller "Cure," presented here in a nostalgic "retro VHS" styled package by Mill Creek. This release combines modern high-definition quality with artwork and design that evoke the era of video rental stores and worn-out tape sleeves, appealing to both cinephiles and collectors of retro media aesthetics. While the film itself is not a VHS, the packaging and presentation pay homage to that format, making this Blu-ray a distinctive display piece as well as a high-quality viewing option. The disc is designed for fans who appreciate minimalist, slow-burning horror and atmospheric tension, and who want a physical edition that stands out from standard catalog releases.
Mill Creek is a home-video publisher known for value-driven catalog releases, often focusing on genre films, cult favorites, and nostalgic editions. They specialize in making notable and sometimes hard-to-find titles available at affordable prices, frequently with distinctive packaging concepts such as retro slipcovers, "throwback" artwork, and themed collections. Rather than competing with high-end collector labels through extensive extras, Mill Creek's strength lies in accessible pricing, broad distribution, and a catalog that caters to fans of classic and genre cinema.
"Cure" is widely recognized for its unsettling atmosphere, deliberate pacing, and intelligent blending of crime, horror, and psychological drama. The story follows a detective investigating a series of inexplicable, seemingly unconnected murders, each committed by ordinary people who cannot explain their actions, gradually uncovering a sinister pattern that challenges the boundaries between suggestion, identity, and evil. The film's restrained style, emphasis on mood over gore, and open-ended ambiguity have made it a reference point in discussions of modern psychological horror and Japanese cinema of the 1990s.
The central creative figure behind the film is director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a key name in contemporary Japanese genre and arthouse cinema, best known for his influential work in horror and suspense. He has become internationally recognized for low-key, slow-building dread and rich, layered storytelling that often examines alienation, social tension, and the uncanny intruding into everyday life. His broader body of work has been celebrated at festivals and by critics, contributing significantly to the global visibility of Japanese genre filmmaking.
Front and center among the performers is K?ji Yakusho, one of Japan's most respected actors, celebrated for his versatility across drama, thriller, and historical cinema. He has worked with some of the country's most notable directors and gained widespread recognition for leading roles in major Japanese films and for his appearances in international productions. His ability to portray complex, conflicted characters has earned him numerous accolades and a reputation as a cornerstone of contemporary Japanese screen acting. His presence in "Cure" is a major draw for viewers interested in performance-driven psychological thrillers. |  | | Actors: |
Joseph Mazzello, Brad Renfro, Diana Scarwid, Bruce Davison, Annabella Sciorra, Delphine French, Andrew Broder, Rosemary Corman, T. Mychael Rambo, David Alan Smith, John Lynch, Aeryk Egan, John Beasley, Nicky Katt, Renee Humphrey, Mary McCusker, Bill Schoppert, Samantha Lemole, Laurie A Sinclair |
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Bill Borden, Peter Horton, Ronnie Rondell |
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Eric Eisner, Mark Burg |
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