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Gravitas Ventures recently released the Arena Wars (2024) MOD Recorded Blu-ray. Read on to find out more about it...

[ SYNOPSIS ]

In 2045, convicted criminals are given the opportunity to compete on the world's #1 televised sporting event, Arena Wars. They must survive seven rooms and seven of the most vicious killers in the country. If they win, they regain their freedom.

[ SPECIFICATIONS ]

The movie is presented in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with a runtime of 1:35:04. The movie has not been rated. Audio languages include English. Subtitle languages include English.

[ SPECIAL FEATURES ]

There are no special features.

[ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ]

No digital copy code voucher is included inside the standard one-disc blue Blu-ray case.

[ NOTES ]

Arena Wars is available on Blu-ray (MOD Recorded BD-R) and DVD (MOD Recorded DVD-R). Given that this is a low-budget release, I do not think that there is a factory-pressed disc in either format. The film, which stars Michael Madsen, Eric Roberts, and a whole bunch of unknowns, takes inspiration from other films and media including the video game Manhunt (2003), and the films The Running Man (1987), Battle Royale (2000), and The Hunger Games (2012) - only it's not as good as any of them. That's not to say that Arena Wars isn't worth a watch. I didn't hate it, but I would suggest giving it a rental first before committing to a disc purchase, especially given that there are no extras and no factory-pressed disc releases.

As an FYI: The release I'm reviewing is a Manufacture On Demand Recorded Blu-ray, not a factory-pressed disc. If online artwork and the case spine says "Blu-ray Disc" in plain text, it's a BD-R recorded disc. If it has a Blu-ray logo, it's a factory-pressed disc. If you have the disc in hand, a purple bottom is a recorded disc, and a silver bottom is a pressed disc. It is said that factory-pressed discs last longer than recorded discs, aside from those made by Warner Brothers in the late 2000s. I don't know if that's true, but if it matters to you, I'm letting you know.

This item has been provided by Gravitas Ventures for review on this site.