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Part 3: A Sneak Peek at Next Week's Releases on Video/DVD

There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for next week, including "The Passion of the Christ" and "Twisted." Let's take a look at these movies on DVD and video, along with some additional releases of interest.

August 31, 2004 - Video and DVD Releases

"The Passion of the Christ"

Length: 127 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for sequences of graphic violence

This is Mel Gibson's provocative dramatization of the final hours of Jesus' life and his Crucifixion. In its theatrical release, the controversial film did huge box office, but critics were divided. People who praise the movie generally find it powerful and beautiful, while those who dislike it usually cite its graphic violence and their concern that it may fuel anti-Semitism. The intense film evoked strong reactions from most who saw it in theaters.

• Available in Widescreen and Full-Screen Editions

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

"Twisted"

Tagline: "Every murder has a mark."

Length: 97 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for violence, language and sexuality

Ashley Judd stars in this thriller that also features Samuel L. Jackson and Andy Garcia. Jessica (Judd) is a San Francisco homicide detective, a heavy drinker, and an emotionally troubled woman who has casual sex with men. When a series of corpses turns up, the pattern emerges that all the victims had been Jessica's sexual partners. She begins to question her own sanity and fears she is committing the murders while in some sort of altered mental state.

• Widescreen

Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

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