Midwest Tape Weekly September 29, 2025

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“...as tense and unsettling as you want to be, but it’s also warm and inspiring.” - RogerEbert.com

The

Conjuring Last Rites

Starring: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Mia Tomlinson

Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as Lorraine and Ed Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global boxoffice-breaking franchise.

R 135 min. Horror

DVD 18655269

Blu-ray 18655270

COMING SOON

The Widow John Grisham

Thriller

Struggling Virginia lawyer Simon Latch lands a wealthy new client, elderly widow Eleanor Barnett—but when she’s injured in a suspicious accident, he’s accused of her murder. Facing damning evidence, Simon must uncover the real killer before he spends the rest of his life in prison.

AB CD 10 Discs 18218853 $55.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 4

John Grisham is back with his first-ever whodunit, even more suspenseful than his courtroom dramas.

More films from the Conjuring Universe on p2

The Conjuring Universe

VIDEO

Annabelle Comes Home

Starring: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, McKenna Grace

While babysitting the daughter of Ed and Lorraine Warren, a teenager and her friend unknowingly awaken an evil spirit trapped in a doll.

R 106 min. (2019) $74M Horror

DVD 12387789 $18.69

Blu-ray 12387790 $11.89

“...excellent, uncomplicated and well-wrought house-ofhorrors fun..” - Globe and Mail

The Nun II

Starring: Taissa Farmiga, Bonnie Aarons, Anna Popplewell

In 1956 France, a priest is murdered, and it seems an evil is spreading. Sister Irene once again comes face to face with a demonic force.

R 110 min. (2023) $86M Horror

DVD 16162895 $12.74

Blu-ray 16162896 $21.24

4K Blu-ray 16288900 $33.99

“...has some interesting ideas and some thrilling sequences…”

- San Francisco Chronicle

The Conjuring Starring: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.

R 112 min. (2013) $137M Horror DVD 11032179 $5.94 Blu-ray 11032270 $15.29 4K Blu-ray 18470122

Annabelle

Starring: Ward Horton, Annabelle Wallis, Alfre Woodard

A couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.

R 98 min. (2014) $84M Horror DVD 11226637 $12.74

The Conjuring 2 Starring: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Madison Wolfe Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to North London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by a supernatural spirit.

R 134 min. (2016) $101M Horror

DVD 18649372 $10.49 Blu-ray 11687554 $15.29

Annabelle Creation

Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, Samara Lee, Miranda Otto

A dollmaker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home, soon becoming the target of the dollmaker´s possessed creation.

R 110 min. (2017) $102M Horror

2 Discs

The Conjuring 3 The Devil Made Me Do It

Starring: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ruairi O’Connor

Arne Johnson stabs and murders his landlord, claiming to be under demonic possession, while Ed and Lorraine Warren investigate the case and try to prove his innocence.

R 112 min. (2021) $120M Horror

DVD 13577096 $12.74

Blu-ray 13577097 $14.44

4K Blu-ray 14303530 $32.29 2 Discs

The Nun

Starring: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet

A priest with a haunted past and a novice on the threshold of her vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate the death of a young nun in Romania.

R 96 min. (2018) $117M Horror

Blu-ray 12242267 $12.74

28 Years Later

Starring: Jack O’Connell, Ralph Fiennes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson

A group of survivors of the rage virus lives on a small island. When one of the group goes on a mission into the mainland, he discovers new secrets, wonders, and horrors.

R 115 min. (2025)

$70M Horror

DVD 18273728 $26.99

Blu-ray 18273729 $32.24

4K Blu-ray 18649377 $38.24 2 Discs

Ballerina

Starring: Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane

An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father’s death.

R 125 min. (2025)

$58M Action/Adventure

DVD 18452130 $24.74

Blu-ray+DVD 18452191 $32.24 2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 18452192 $35.24 2 Discs

Superman

Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult

As the embodiment of truth, justice, and the human way, Superman soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.

PG13 129 min. (2025) $331M Action/ Adventure

18462169 $26.24

18462170 $32.24 4K Blu-ray 18462171 $38.99

The Life of Chuck

Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan

A life-affirming, genre-bending story about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.

R 111 min. (2025)

$7M Drama

DVD 18484249 $20.24

Blu-ray 18484250 $22.49

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

The Last of Us

Season 2

Starring: Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal, Gabriel Luna

Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, WY, but when a violent event disrupts that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey to carry out justice and find closure.

NR 377 min. (2025) Action/Adventure

DVD 18324365 $32.24 3 Discs

Blu-ray 18324364 $38.24 3 Discs

4K Blu-ray 18324363 $44.99 3 Discs

The White Lotus

Season 3

Starring: Natasha Rothwell, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins

The social satire is set at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.

Best of September VIDEO

Elio

Voices of: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett

Elio, a space fanatic, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

PG 98 min. (2025)

$73M Children’s DVD 18273738 $26.99

18273739 $32.24 2 Discs

Flow

Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, having to team up with them despite their differences.

UNK 85 min. (2025) Children’s Criterion Collection

18458280 $22.49 2 Discs

18458279 $29.99 2 Discs 4K Blu-ray 18458278 $37.49 3

NR 514 min. (2025) Comedy

DVD 18110277 $25.49 3 Discs

Watson

Season 1

Starring: Rochelle Aytes, Morris Chestnut, Eve Harlow

A year afrer the death of his friend and partner Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson resumes his medical career at a clinic dedicated to the treatment of rare diseases.

NR 560 min. (2025) Drama

DVD 18484266 $30.74 4 Discs

Fall Preview

AUDIOBOOK

The Seven Rings

Sonya MacTavish must confront a vengeful spirit in her cursed home. With the help of her friends, Sonya unearths her ancestors’ secrets and battles across two realms to break the curse and reclaim both the manor and her future.

AB CD 13 Discs 17637607 $44.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 18

The Color of Hope

Danielle Steel

Romance

Grieving her husband, Samantha Thompson finds refuge in a charming Basque château, where a growing friendship with its owner and the promise of a new family inspires hope—and perhaps love.

AB CD 7 Discs 18534512 $34.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 18

SmartBrowse “2025 Books Fall Preview” to shop a bountiful harvest of listens releasing this autumn season!

Exit Strategy

Lee & Andrew Child

Mystery

Reacher is bumped by a stressed man and discovers a cryptic note slipped into his pocket. Intrigued by the message and the man’s skill, Reacher sets out to uncover the truth.

AB CD 10 Discs 18364002 $55.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 25

We Did OK, Kid

Anthony Hopkins

Autobiography

Sir Anthony Hopkins shares his journey from a troubled childhood in Wales to becoming a legendary actor. With honesty and insight, he recalls career highlights, personal struggles with addiction, and reflections on life and legacy, offering an intimate portrait of a complex, iconic man.

AB CD 12 Discs 17661700 $44.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 4

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Partypooper

Jeff Kinney

Humor

Expect gobs of fun and over-the-top antics as Greg throws an epic birthday party for none other than himself. Will all of his birthday dreams come true, or will he learn that it’s best to be careful what you wish for?

AB CD 2 Discs 18534514 $14.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21

Finding My Way

Autobiography

Malala Yousafzai shares her journey of navigating love, identity, and growing up in the spotlight. Honest and heartfelt, it’s a story of becoming yourself against all odds.

AB CD 8 Discs 17661676 $34.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21

Jump and Find Joy

Hoda Kotb

Self-Help

Hoda Kotb explores embracing unexpected changes through personal stories and expert insights and how anyone can thrive through life’s twists.

AB CD 5 Discs 18364074 $48.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 7

Hurricane Heist

James Ponti

Mystery

A hurricane uncovers the body of a longmissing bell captain tied to a decadesold jewel heist. The Sherlock Society races to find the real thief— but some want the past to stay buried.

AB CD 5 Discs 17880581 $52.99

Spy School

Blackout

Stuart Gibbs

Action

After a global blackout, Ben and his spy school friends crash-land in Indonesia, where they face assassins, pirates, and giant lizards on their deadliest mission yet.

AB CD 7 Discs 18034618 $52.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 7

Widow’s Point

Richard & W. H. Chizmar

Horror

Widow’s Point Lighthouse, long sealed after decades of mysterious deaths, reopens in 2017 and 2025—where those who enter soon realize they are not alone.

AB CD 10 Discs 18076790 $63.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

The Summer War

Naomi Novik

Fantasy

To undo an accidental curse on one brother and end a centuries-old war, Celia must face immortal enemies—and work with the brother she resents.

AB CD 3 Discs 18364628 $39.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

Picket Line

Elmore Leonard

Thriller

Chino and Paco Rojas arrive in Texas and get pulled into a tense farmworker strike, where loyalties are tested and hidden ties are revealed.

AB CD 4 Discs 17928265 $27.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

The Girl

from Devil’s Lake

J. A. Jance

Sheriff Joanna Brady’s holiday plans are upended when a dead body is found—part of a larger, chilling pattern of cold cases stretching across states.

AB CD 8 Discs 17928222 $42.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

Denied Access

Vince Flynn, Don Bentley Suspense

As the CIA teeters on collapse, rookie assassin Mitch Rapp is pulled into a deadly spy war— risking everything to protect his girlfriend and save the agency.

AB CD 11 Discs 17661664 $44.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

Bestselling Authors AUDIOBOOK

The

Portrait Danielle Steel Romance

As renowned artist Devon Darcy and guarded businessman Charlie Taylor are drawn together, obstacles force them to decide if they’re brave enough to embrace love.

AB CD 7 Discs 18534515 $34.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

LISTENS OF MYSTERY

The Killing Stones

Ann Cleeves

When his best friend is murdered on Westray, Jimmy Perez returns to investigate and finds himself entangled in a case where personal ties and buried secrets blur the truth.

AB CD 9 Discs 17731185 $39.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

The Wrong Man

Kate White

Kit takes a risk on vacation only to return home and face a stranger at her door. Caught in a deadly plot, she must uncover his true identity to protect herself and all that she loves.

AB CD 9 Discs 17928745 $42.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 14

Trendsetters

MUSIC

Olivia Dean

The Art of Loving

R&B

Multi-BRIT Award and Mercury Prize

nominee Olivia Dean presents her highly anticipated second album.

It is a tender, intentional deep dive into the many dimensions of love: romantic, platonic, self, and everything in between.

CD 18391084 $17.99

Carter Faith Cherry Valley Country

Rising star Carter Faith presents her highly anticipated debut album. The album features 15 tracks including, If I Had Never Lost My Mind... and Grudge

CD 18503875 $11.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 3

She’s Green Chrysalis

Pop/Rock

Minneapolis quintet She’s Green is one of the fastest rising and buzziest bands in the indie music universe. This is the follow-up to 2023’s critically acclaimed Wisteria EP.

CD 18653846 $10.19

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 17

New music from emerging talent

Karley

Scott Collins

Flight Risk Country

Karley Scott

Collins’s debut album reclaims a word often tied to fear, turning it into a symbol of growth and independence.

Five years in the making, it showcases her powerful voice and emotional depth across 16 tracks.

CD 18302378 $10.19

Owls

Rare Birds Classical

Owls, the inverted string quartet hailed as a ‘dream group’ by the New York Times, and whose original, visceral, and personal performances defy categorization, announce their debut album.

CD 18534448 $14.44

Alexandra Kay Second Wind Country

Alexandra Kay, known for her authentic connection with fans and Netflix’s Westside, released her debut album All I’ve Ever Known in 2023. After a milestone 2024, she releases her sophomore album.

CD 18618112 $15.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 24

Vincent Lima

To Love a Thing That Fades

Folk

Vincent Limá’s debut studio release captures the raw emotion of love, grief, and the struggle to hold onto beauty as it slips away. Across 15 tracks, the album moves through themes of hope, loss, and acceptance.

CD 18579001 $14.99

Verses GT

Verses GT

Pop/Rock

Guest Artist: George Riley

The debut album from Jacques Greene and Nosaj Thing was created across global cities and blends meditative minimalism with emotive, body-moving energy.

CD 18563567 $15.29

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 17

Luvcat

Vicious

Delicious

Pop/Rock

Luvcat’s muchdesired debut album is a glamsoaked fever dream where love, lust, and lunacy collide.

CD 18563632 $14.44

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 31

Benee

Ur an Angel I’m

Just Particles

Pop/Rock

CD 18681582

$14.99

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 7

A blend of dreamy melodies, experimental production, and creative storytelling

Tame Impala

Deadbeat

Pop/Rock

Tame Impala’s fifth full-length album sculpts a collection of wickedly potent club-psych explorations as a vehicle for some of his most direct, brainwormy songwriting to date.

CD 18692985 $14.24

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 17

Features the singles End of Summer and Loser

Sudan Archives

The BPM

R&B

CD 18569603

$9.34

AVAILABLE

OCTOBER 17

Artist’s most ambitious record to date

The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical Original West End Cast Recording Soundtracks

CD 18687972

$15.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 3

A new musical featuring music composed by Elton John

Daniel Caesar Son of Spergy

R&B

Daniel Caesar’s fourth studio album includes the singles Have A Baby (With Me) and Call On Me

CD 18698620 $14.99

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 24

New music from the Grammy and Juno award-winning star

St. Paul & the Broken Bones

St. Paul & the Broken Bones

R&B

CD 18578983

$13.59

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10

Band returns to their roots on their sixth album

Umi

People Stories

R&B

CD 18660364

$14.44

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 24

Explores themes of ego, healing, identity, and connection through serene songwriting

The

Only one man has the particular set of skills—to lead Police Squad and save the world.

PG13 85 min. (2025) $51M Comedy

DVD 18572794 $25.49

Blu-ray 18572795 $30.74

4K Blu-ray 18685794 $33.74

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 11

“This movie has a secret weapon that makes it into a comedy killing machine: Liam Neeson.” - RogerEbert.com

The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready, but there’s one problem: a brilliant, very stubborn FBI agent.

Billion-Dollar Ransom James Patterson, Duane Swierczynski Suspense

Five members of a billionaire’s family are kidnapped simultaneously— from a school bus, a luxury resort, and the streets of Beverly Hills. With ransom ready, only FBI Special Agent Nicky Gordon stands in the way, determined not to pay a single dime.

AB CD 7 Discs 18193628 $39.99

Naked Gun Starring: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser

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