Midwest Tape Weekly December 1, 2025

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Bugonia is one of the best films in recent memory to capture what it feels like to be alive right now. Because of that, it is Yorgos Lanthimos’s darkest and most timely work.” - The Independent (UK)

Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis

Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

R 119 min. (2025) Comedy

DVD 18731724

Blu-ray 18731725

4K Blu-ray 18827535

COMING SOON

Bugonia
More films by director Yorgos Lanthimos on p2

Spotlight On: Yorgos Lanthimos

VIDEO

Poor Things

Starring: Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef

An account of the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter.

R 142 min. (2023) $35M Science Fiction

DVD 16428804 $28.89

Blu-ray 16428805 $30.59

Alps (Greek)

Starring: Stavros Psyllakis, Aris Servetalis, Johnny Vekris

A group of people start a business where they impersonate the recently deceased in order to help their clients through the grieving process.

NR 94 min. (2011) Drama

DVD 10019740 $25.49

Blu-ray 12431524 $29.74

Dogtooth (Greek)

Starring: Christos Stergioglou, Michelle Valley, Angeliki Papoulia

A controlling, manipulative father locks his three adult offspring in a state of perpetual childhood by keeping them prisoner within the sprawling family compound.

NR 97 min. (2009) Drama

Blu-ray 18630171 $25.49

4K Blu-ray 18630170 $38.24 2 Discs

Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film

The award-winning director of Bugonia explores dark humor and psychological themes through his surreal films.

The Lobster

“...a mesmerizing mindteaser…that tells three stories that you can’t stop thinking about as they entertain and exasperate.” - ABC News

Kinds of Kindness

Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe

A man seeks to break free from his predetermined path, a policeman questions his wife’s demeanor after her return from a supposed drowning, and a woman searches for an extraordinary individual prophesied to become a renowned spiritual guide.

R 164 min. (2024)

$5M Comedy

DVD 16947567 $26.99

Blu-ray 16947568 $32.24

Starring: Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Léa Seydoux

In a dystopian near future, single people are taken to the Hotel, where they are obligated to find a partner in 45 days or are transformed into beasts and sent off into the Woods.

R 118 min. (2015) $8M Comedy

DVD 11659244 $15.74

Blu-ray 11659245 $21.74

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Alicia Silverstone, Colin Farrell

Steven, a surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart, when the behavior of a teenage boy he has taken under his wing turns sinister.

R 121 min. (2017) $2M Drama

Blu-ray 11983639 $21.74

Kinetta (Greek)

Starring: Evangelia Randou, Costas Xikominos, Aris Servetalis

At a hotel in the offseason, a chamber maid, a detective, and a photostore clerk attempt to film and photograph various badly reenacted struggles between a man and a woman.

UNK 98 min. (2019) Drama

DVD 12759339 $25.49

Blu-ray 12759309 $29.74

The Favourite

Starring: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz

In early 18th century England, the status quo at the court is upset when a new servant arrives and endears herself to a frail Queen Anne.

R 119 min. (2018) $34M Drama

DVD 12248185 $15.29

Eleanor the Great Starring: June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Hecht

After a devastating loss, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, tells a tale that takes on its own dangerous life.

PG13 98 min. (2025) $2M Drama

DVD 18655273 $20.24 Blu-ray 18655274 $26.24

Splitsville

Starring: Dakota

Johnson, Adria Arjona, Michael Angelo Covino

Good-natured Carey runs to friends Julie and Paul after his wife Ashley asks for a divorce. He’s shocked to learn the secret to their happiness is an open marriage.

R 104 min. (2025) Comedy

DVD 18685792 $29.74 Blu-ray 18685793 $33.99

Beyond Paradise

Season 3

Starring: Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton, Zahra Ahmadi

DI Humphrey

Goodman and his team solve more intriguing crimes in Devon while Martha and Humphrey try to overcome unexpected hurdles as foster parents.

UNK 450 min. (2024) Drama

DVD 18751106 $38.99 3 Discs

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 16

Anemone

Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean, Samantha Morton

In Northern England, a man heads out on a journey into the woods to reconnect with the estranged hermit brother with whom he shared a complicated past.

R 125 min. (2025) $1M Drama

$23.24 4K Blu-ray

The Long Walk

Starring: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Ben Wang

A group of teenage boys compete in an annual contest known as ‘The Long Walk,’ where they must maintain a certain walking speed or get shot.

R 108 min. (2025)

$31M Horror

First Time on Home Video

CODA

Starring: Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Eugenio Derbez

When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her musical passion and her fear of abandoning her deaf parents.

PG13 111 min. (2021) Drama

18770051 $19.54 Blu-ray 18770053 $25.49

4K Blu-ray 18770052 $32.29

“...sweet, heartfelt, eye-opening and uplifting. It’s a big hug of a movie…”
- Detroit News

House of David

Season 1

Starring: Michael Iskander, Ali Suliman, Indy Lewis

The once-mighty King Saul falls victim to his own pride, as an outcast shepherd boy, David, is anointed as the second king.

UNK 512 min. (2025) Drama

3 Discs

Suspense & Thrillers AUDIOBOOK

Everyone in the Group Chat Dies

When Kirby Cornell receives a chilling message from her dead ex-roommate, her attempt to escape her miserable life in Crowhurst turns into a fight to outrun the terrible secret she and her friends buried long ago.

AB CD 7 Discs 18252428 $52.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 9

A murder mystery that fuses the comedy of sitcoms with serial killer thrills of the ‘90s

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Cry Havoc

Fleeing Scotland after a family scandal, 16-year-old Ida secures a scholarship at a failing girls’ boarding school. She feels St. Anne’s could be a refuge, until she learns that her roommate is a hardened outcast and potential arsonist.

AB CD 10 Discs 18276630 $42.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 20

Dead Ringer

Chris Hauty

A disgraced ex–Secret Service agent and a Jesuit professor investigate the JFK assassination—unaware that the conspiracy they’re chasing is still alive, and they may be its next victims.

AB CD 9 Discs 18252338 $63.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

The Day I Lost You

Ruth Mancini

When a baby goes missing in England and is later found in Spain, two women claim to be his mother—each with proof, and each hiding painful secrets. As their stories collide, the truth about Baby Sam threatens to destroy them both.

AB CD 7 Discs 18018830 $36.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

After the End

Barbara Abel

After a fresh start in a quiet suburb, single mother Nora grows close to her new neighbors—until dark secrets tied to her home reveal that their friendship may be deadly.

AB CD 7 Discs 18018891 $36.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 9

Vengeance

Rick Campbell

Amid war and a presidential assassination plot, rogue SEAL Jake Harrison must stop his nemesis before global chaos erupts.

AB CD 7 Discs 18659741 $45.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 26

Watch Us Fall

Christina Kovac

The Briars

Sarah Crouch

After fleeing a bad relationship, Annie Heston finds refuge in a mountain town—until a body is found near the man she thought she could trust.

AB CD 8 Discs 18443734 $63.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 13

Wildwood

Amy Pease

A mother-son law enforcement team confronts buried secrets in their small town as they work to expose a conspiracy that goes far beyond the tight-knit community.

AB CD 8 Discs 18443711 $52.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 6

When a journalist vanishes, four Georgetown friends known as ‘the Sweeties’ are drawn into the investigation—until Lucy’s search for answers exposes the secrets they’ve all tried to hide.

AB CD 6 Discs 18252404 $52.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

The Award

Matthew Pearl Humor

Aspiring novelist David Trent faces his vindictive neighbor and a shocking revelation that forces him into desperate choices with unforeseen consequences.

AB CD 6 Discs 18018813 $31.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

Clive Cussler Quantum Tempest

Clive Cussler, Mike Maden Thriller

Juan Cabrillo and the Oregon crew race to stop a cartel boss from unleashing a powerful AI weapon that could seize control of the US.

AB CD 11 Discs 18364700 $57.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

I, Medusa

Ayana Gray Fantasy

Meddy finds purpose as a priestess of Athena in Athens—until Poseidon’s attention alters her fate. Cursed with serpents for hair, she transforms into Medusa and claims her own story as mortal, martyr, and myth.

AB CD 10 Discs 18364555 $48.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

Sharpe’s Storm

Bernard Cornwell

Action

In 1813 France, Major Richard Sharpe must keep the audacious Rear Admiral Sir Joel Chase alive—his mission crucial to defeating Napoleon, but deadly in a winter battlefield.

AB CD 9 Discs 16751731 $42.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

Sugar and Spite

M. C. Beaton, R. W. Green Mystery

When deaths plague her quiet village’s birdwatching community, Agatha and team must stop the killer— while navigating tangled romances that threaten to distract her from the truth.

AB CD 6 Discs 18046784 $39.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 13

The Devil’s Daughter

Two diametrically different sisters—one calculating and egotistical, the other honorable, kind, and compassionate—clash in this compelling listen.

AB CD 7 Discs 18085506 $34.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 13

Everybody Wants to Rule the World

Now the Dark Lord, Davi must navigate restless armies, treacherous plots, and a mysterious time loop—all while trying not to destroy humanity or upset her girlfriend.

AB CD 9 Discs 18018852 $42.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

My Husband’s Wife

Alice Feeney Mystery

When wedding planner Eva meets her new client’s fiancé, she’s stunned—it’s her husband, the man she thought died five years ago. Now he’s back with secrets, lies, and the power to destroy everything she’s built.

AB CD 8 Discs 18194643 $39.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 20

Stuart Woods’ Blown Away

Brett Battles, Stuart Woods Thriller

Teddy Fay’s Palm Springs getaway turns deadly when a guest dies at a star-studded party, and he must unravel a web of intrigue to stop a sinister plot and protect innocent lives.

AB CD 7 Discs 18364642 $48.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 16

Tom Clancy Executive Power

Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson, Tom Clancy Thriller

When Kyle Ryan goes missing in a coup-threatened African nation, his father, the US president, must choose between national interests and saving his son.

AB CD 11 Discs 18364061 $59.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 9

Soundtracks

MUSIC

Jonas Brothers A Very Jonas Christmas Movie Soundtrack

The Jonas Brothers are ringing in the holiday season with a brand-new film, which sees Kevin, Joe, and Nick try to make their way home for Christmas. The music from the film is showcased on this CD.

CD 18730868 $11.99

Gabby’s Dollhouse

The Movie

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Artists: Aespa, Max, Laila Lockhart Kraner

The soundtrack features catchy new and original songs from the cinematic adventure. It features performances by K-pop superstar group aespa, singer-songwriter MAX, and even Gabby herself, actress Laila Lockhart Kraner.

CD 18819842 $14.99

After the Hunt Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Artists: Tony Bennett, Bill Evans, The National Comprises multiple recordings by composer John Adams, as well as new music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and a selection of songs by Tony Bennett and Bill Evans, the National, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Everything but the Girl.

Finishing Move

Doom: The Dark Ages

Original Soundtrack

Bethesda Softworks and Laced Records are bringing the carnage as Finishing Move’s original soundtrack for id Software’s DOOM: The Dark Ages lands on double CD.

CD 18681585 $19.54

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5

CD 18739380 $14.44 2 Discs

Tom Roberts Nosferatu Original Score

To mark the 100th anniversary of Nosferatu, pianist and composer Tom Roberts created a new score inspired by German romantic composers and Romanian folk music.

CD 18744992 $20.39

Jeremy Allen White

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The soundtrack features 12 new recordings by Jeremy Allen White and cast, chronicling Bruce Springsteen’s creation of Nebraska. Produced by Dave Cobb, it captures the raw emotion of Springsteen’s 1982 acoustic masterpiece.

CD 18808804 $16.14

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5

Evita

Artist: Rachel Zegler

Rachel Zegler steps into one of the most iconic roles in theater history with her headline-making turn as Evita in this revival from the London Palladium.

CD 18765091 $22.94

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Artists: Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, Tonatiuh

Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical hit, this soundtrack features performances from the film’s cast, including Diego Luna and Jennifer Lopez.

CD 18739376 $15.29

Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Original Soundtrack

Artists: Sam Haft, Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz

The soundtrack to the adult animated musical comedy series features all new-original songs written and produced by Sam Haft and Andrew Underberg.

CD 18772117 $12.74

Depeche Mode

Memento Mori:

Mexico City

Pop/Rock

CD 18841277

$21.24

Deluxe Edition

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5

Features over two hours of live music

NF

Fear Religious

Dove Award-winning superstar NF is back with the follow-up to his 2023 album Hope.

CD 18808798 $11.99

Includes a collaboration with mgk

The Band

The Best of the Band

Pop/Rock

CD 18808792

$14.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12

Collection on CD for the first time

Johann Strauss

Orchestra

Thank You

Johann Strauss Classical

CD 18769871

$39.94

Celebrating the 200th birthday of the famous composer

Lily Allen

West End Girl

Pop/Rock

Lily Allen returns with her longawaited fifth studio album. Written and recorded over an intense 10-day period: blending raw honesty with infectious pop craftsmanship, documenting elements of her time in New York with piercing clarity and insight.

CD 18841336 $16.99

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE JANUARY 30

Headline-making new album from the singer

Brantley Gilbert

Greatest Hits... So Far

Country

CD 18808793

$12.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12

Includes three brandnew tracks along with his biggest hits

Juliana Hatfield

Lightning Might Strike

Pop/Rock

CD 18814351

$14.44

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12

An album shaped by a challenging period of grief

Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

Season 3

Starring: Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Clemence Poesy

Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier continue their journey to somehow return home. As they struggle to find their way back, the path takes them farther astray, leading them through distant lands with ever-changing and unfamiliar conditions as they witness the various effects of the Walker apocalypse.

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