Ignite Films is proud to present The Maze, our home for critical and analytical writing pertaining to our exciting restorations and releases. Here in The Maze, named for the landmark 3D horror noir by William Cameron Menzies, every corner and avenue of a film’s history and subtext will be explored by some of the world’s greatest critical minds. Please email scout@ignite-films.com for questions and comments.

  • From Scout Tafoya’s Crooked Ways for Savage Beasts

    Below is an excerpt from Scout Tafoya’s essay Crooked Ways for Savage Beasts, on the film The Crooked Way by director Robert Florey with cinematography by the great John Alton, included in the booklet of our upcoming 4K release of The Big Combo.

  • The Big Combo Returns - Restored in 4K

    Here at Ignite, we’re abuzz with excitement for our brand-new disc: a 4K restoration of the classic film noir The Big Combo by the incredible Joseph H. Lewis, spine number 4. That, of course, means this is Ignite’s fourth physical release, following Invaders from Mars, The Story of G.I. Joe, and Re-Animator. We choose these films carefully, and our commitment not just to classic cinema but to its most offbeat, unsung treasures is stronger than ever.