Formed in 1995 from Handleman's Video Treasures and Starmaker labels, this US distributor built its name on 1970s and 1980s horror and cult films (Halloween, Evil Dead, Hammer) before Starz bought it in 2006. From 2011 it also released The Weinstein Company and Dimension films on US disc. Lionsgate folded it into Lionsgate Home Entertainment in 2017.
Anchor Bay
Based in United StatesFounded 1995
How we pick the best Anchor Bay releases
1 in 4K
Best video release on UHD Blu-ray or 4K streaming
Director: Michael Mann
Best Video & English-Friendly:
Theatrical/Director's Cut: Shout! Factory Blu-ray
Hybrid Theatrical Cut: Anchor Bay "Theatrical" DVD
Final Cut: upcoming UK StudioCanal Final Cut 4K Blu-ray
Upcoming Release:
UK StudioCanal Final Cut 4K Blu-ray and US Vinegar Syndrome 4K Blu-ray with Theatrical and Hybrid cuts
Best Audio:
Audio Notes:
7 in HD
Best video release on Blu-ray or HD streaming · by Letterboxd rating
Best Video & English-Friendly:
Anchor Bay Blu-ray
Best Video & English-Friendly:
Anchor Bay Blu-ray
2 in SD
Best video release on DVD, SD streaming, LaserDisc or VHS · by Letterboxd rating
4 for audio only
The best audio is Anchor Bay's; the video and English-friendly picks are other releases · by Letterboxd rating
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