Based on various works by Edgar Allen Poe, this gothic horror mini-series is bound to send chills down your spine. A mysterious slew of deaths strikes the Usher family, all of which are explored in grotesque detail throughout the show. In episode 7, when a certain character meets his end, listen out for the haunting, slow strike of a pendulum through your center channels. Chunks of huge debris fall from above, with sounds of impending destruction recreated through your height channels. Your subwoofers will rock your room at ominous intervals, before the inevitable collapse of the building, while the character finds himself helpless to do anything but meet his imminent doom.
Blackout (M-18)
A man awakens in a hospital with no memory and soon finds himself on the run in a locked-down hospital, with the Cartel hot on his tail. He scrambles in the most vicious way to discover his true identity. Prepare to be wowed by the sound of the machinery, bullets, destroyed buildings, and explosions happening across all your surround channels throughout the movie. Also, the thunderous explosions (37:10-37:40) can very well be felt from your subwoofers. Get ready to feel the rumble in your living room and experience true surround sound via your home surround system.
IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐⭐
Extraction 2 (M-18)
Back from the brink of death, highly skilled commando Tyler Rake takes on another dangerous mission to save the imprisoned family of a ruthless gangster. Get ready to be immersed in every sound detail and movement in this thriller. In the train fight scene (42:40 to 47:10), listen out for loud, crisp gunshots and explosions from your left and right surround speakers. Also, pay attention to the directionality of the overhead effects from the helicopter. Pockets of explosions and heavy blows will reverberate through your chest by your subwoofers, adding weight to every scene.
IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐⭐⭐
All Quiet on the Western Front (M-18)
The story follows teenagers Paul Bäumer, Albert, and Müller, who voluntarily enlist in the German army, riding a wave of patriotic fervor that quickly wanes once they encounter the harsh realities of life on the front. Paul's preconceptions about the enemy and the right and wrong of the conflict rapidly crumble. However, as the clock ticks down to the armistice, Paul is forced to fight until the bitter end for no other reason than to fulfill the top brass's desire to end the war on a German offensive. If you have a subwoofer, get ready to be amazed by the earth-shattering explosions and pulse-pounding gunfights. When the helicopters fly past the characters, pay attention to the direction of the sound. If you own a home theater system, you can have the epic experience of a large aircraft flying over your head.
IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐⭐⭐
Athena (M-18)
The tragic killing of a young boy ignites civil unrest in Athena, with the older brothers at the heart of the conflict. The problem is complicated by the siblings' discovery of their family's secrets. Be ready to hear the floor rumble as the smoke bombs and grenades go off. The fighting scenes would showcase the impressive directional surround sound of your system if you have physical surround speakers. Be prepared to feel the intense gunfire and physical blows that were exchanged during the civil unrest with the help of your subwoofer.
IMMERSIVENESS RATING: ⭐ ⭐
Bullet Train (M-18)
This movie does not waste any time in getting the heart racing. Ladybird, an unfortunate assassin, is trapped in the world's fastest train with four others who are tasked to kill each other. His mission puts him in direct contact with potentially fatal hazards and adversities. Your living room will shake with the sound of screeching rails and the assassins' heavy blows, giving you a heart-pounding experience if you have powerful subwoofers. The ricocheting gunfire will paralyze you with fear as if you were actually there. Join Ladybird in his comical yet intense adventure in the bullet train.