TheArchive: Reviewing the Rare, Retro, and Restored

The early buzz surrounding 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is so compelling. This isn’t just another sequel trying to revive a familiar IP. It feels like a continuation that actually wants to say something new. Danny Boyle, the original director of 28 Days Later, the first in the franchise, is producing; Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Civil War) is returning to write ; and lastly, Cillian Murphy will be back in his leading role. With this team, it feels like 28 Days Later is something stranger, darker, and more philosophical. Early coverage from The Guardian and Deadline , and interviews with director Nia DaCosta , suggest a film that’s less about sprinting through apocalyptic ruins and more about what kind of world grows out of the ashes. To get in the mood, we pulled three very different horror films from our library, each one exploring different nightmarish themes: apocalyptic, psychological, and supernatural. Mutant (1984) — Now in 4K Released in 1984 & streaming in 4K on our TheAr...

With A24’s The Death of Robin Hood officially announced, the world’s most legendary outlaw, vigilante, and hero is coming back with a modern twist. For more than six centuries, Robin Hood has been reimagined as everything from hero to political symbol to a tragic warrior, reckoning with his past.  Each generation reshapes the myth to reflect its own anxieties and ideals . The original Robin Hood legend, born from 14th-century English oral tradition and ballads, portrays a rough, skilled yeoman outlaw living in Sherwood Forest, fighting corrupt local officials by robbing the rich and helping the poor . Though the "steal from the rich, give to the poor" aspect became prominent later, early tales featured more violence and a rougher tone than modern versions.  Here at TheArchive we’re proud to have two different interpretations of the Robin Hood legend from our library: one that captures the timeless adventure and another that dives into the origins of the myth .  From hero...

Happy New Year! Whether you think New Year’s Eve is just another page turning on the calendar, or you truly believe that 2026 will usher in a more productive, healthier version of yourself, there’s something undeniably hopeful and inspiring about imagining that a new year might bring a whole new you.  There is something potent about the end of a year; cultures worldwide ring in the new year with good-luck rituals rooted in ancient Babylonia . People do things like pour lentils over their heads, eat 12 grapes, jump seven waves, open all windows and doors, and leave their homes spotless before January 1st to ensure a prosperous and orderly year.  2026 is a blank slate to fill with new friendships, new places to explore, and a bunch of new art to engage with. Kick off this new year by watching two newer titles we are excited to share, both available to watch in full now on our TheArchiveMovies YouTube channel! First up, we have Take My Hand (2024) , which follows an Australian ...