Welcome back to the Arrow Video Store! In the late ’80s and early ’90s boom of DTV action films, vengeance was a key theme amongst the bullet-ridden gun fights, vehicular explosions, helicopters and the muscly-man on a mission. In this second edition of Arrow Video’s Enter the Video Store series, we collate some of the more underrated and lesser-seen gems from the period, featuring a wonderfully nostalgic cast list including Dolph Lundgren, Yaphet Kotto, John Saxon, John Schneider, Ken Foree, David Hasselhoff and scores more.
In Ministry of Vengeance, Vietnam vet and devoted minister Rev. David Miller (John Schneider) puts down his Bible in exchange for an assault rifle to take revenge on the Lebanese terrorists who murdered his family. Meanwhile, in The Final Alliance, ex-Marine Will Colton (David Hasselhoff) returns to his small hometown with his pet puma to take on a corrupt sheriff and a gang of bikers led by an albino named Ghost (John Saxon). The hugely enjoyable cult classic R.O.T.O.R. presents a rogue robotic cop who takes to the streets of Dallas acting as judge, jury and executioner – and only its creator, robotics expert Barrett Coldyron, can stop him! In Peter Maris’ film Hangfire, Vietnam veteran and local Sheriff Ike Slayton (Brad Davis) teams up with his old army friend, Billy (Ken Foree), to rescue his wife held hostage by a large group of escaped convicts. Finally, stunt legend Vic Armstrong’s directorial debut Joshua Tree sees Dolph Lundgren on the run and seeking revenge against the corrupt cop (George Segal) who framed him and put him behind bars.
Newly remastered from the best materials available, along with brand new and archival extra features, it’s time to order in your favourite takeaway, put your legs up on the sofa and settle in for night of classic ’80s and ’90s Video Vengeance.
Product Features
LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
Limited Edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley
Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Yvan Quinet
Collectors' perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the films by Paul Lê, Jennie Kermode, Yasmina Ketita, Russell Lee and John Torrani, plus select archival material
DISC ONE - MINISTRY OF VENGEANCE
Brand new 2K restoration from the original 35mm interpositive
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
Original lossless mono audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new audio commentary by Rob Hill, author of The Bad Movie Bible
Act Like It’s Warmer, a brand new interview with actor John Schneider
Lebanon in California, a brand new interview with director of photography Mark Morris
Apocalypse Then, an appreciation of the Vietnam veteran genre by Douglas E. Winter, filmed exclusively for Arrow Video in 2026
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DISC TWO - THE FINAL ALLIANCE
Brand new 2K restoration from the original 35mm interpositive
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
Original lossless stereo audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new audio commentary by Mike Hewitt, Russell Lee and Jim Smith from EatMyBrains
Hasseling the Hoff, a brand new interview with co-writer/co-producer Harel Goldstein
The Rise of DTV, Dave Wain from The Schlock Pit discusses the history of the direct-to-video boom
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DISC THREE - R.O.T.O.R.
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation featuring additional grading and picture restoration by Arrow Films
Original lossless mono audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new audio commentary by Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain from The Schlock Pit
A Matter of Character, a brand new interview with actor Bill Blair
Machine Head: A Potted History of Robo Schlock, a visual essay from Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain from The Schlock Pit
Interzone (1989), a bonus feature film in SD starring Bruce Abbott and Beatrice Ring
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DISC FOUR - HANGFIRE
Brand new 2K restoration from the original 35mm interpositive
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
Original lossless stereo audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new audio commentary by Russell Brodie, Ross Hendry, Scott Lyall, Pat McGarvey, Anna Westin and Lisa Westin of the Edinburgh Zombie Club
Brothers in Arms, a brand new interview with actor Ken Foree
Crash and Burn, a brand new interview with director of photography Mark Morris
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DISC FIVE - JOSHUA TREE
Brand new 2K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of two different versions of the film: the R-rated cut (Joshua Tree) and the unrated cut (Army of One) available via seamless branching
Original lossless stereo audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Archival audio commentary with director Vic Armstrong and producer Andy Armstrong
Vic Armstrong on Joshua Tree, a brand new interview with the director, recorded exclusively for Arrow Video in 2025
A Look Back at the Joshua Tree, an archival featurette
Archival interviews with director Vic Armstrong and producer Andy Armstrong discussing their careers
Alternate ending with optional commentary by Vic and Andy Armstrong
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