Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Arrow Video wants to show you what Romero did BETWEEN NIGHT AND DAWN!


NEW ARROW VIDEO BOXED SET FEATURES THREE FILMS DIRECTED BY GEORGE A. ROMERO IN BETWEEN HIS FIRST TWO ZOMBIE CLASSICS!

UPDATE (03/23/2018): All three films from this set are now available separately! For those of you who felt that this collection was too expensive, or just didn't want all three films, you can now order just the titles you want, including THE CRAZIES, SEASON OF THE WITCH, and THERE'S ALWAYS VANILLA!

If you're a big fan of the late and extremely great George A. Romero, you will most definitely want to pick up this Arrow Video release. Featuring THE CRAZIES, SEASON OF THE WITCH, and THERE'S ALWAYS VANILLA, this set (which is only missing MARTIN) boasts brand new high-def restorations of Romero's films and contains tons of special features!

THE CRAZIES (1973)

Synopsis: Evans City's reservoir has become infected by a militarized virus that turns the townsfolk into insane killers. A completely unprepared military tries to contain the epidemic as everything becomes a total free for all as the town's inhabitants fall victim to the far too effective bio-weapon.

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 103 minutes | Region A & B
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.66:1)
Audio - Uncompressed PCM (Mono)

Extras:
  • Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negative!
  • Brand new audio commentary by Travis Crawford! 
  • Romero Was Here: Locating The Crazies - Romero historian Lawrence DeVincentz takes us on a guided tour of Evans City, PA and the locations used in the film! 
  • Crazy for Lynn Lowry - Cult star Lynn Lowry discusses her early career including her role in The Crazies. 
  • Q&A with Lynn Lowry filmed at the 2016 Abertoir Film Festival. 
  • Audio interview with producer Lee Hessel. 
  • Behind-the-scenes footage with optional commentary by Lawrence DeVincentz. 
  • Alternate Opening Titles 
  • Image Galleries 
  • Trailers & TV Spots




SEASON OF THE WITCH (1973)

Synopsis: Joan Mitchell (Jan White) is unhappy and bored with being a suburban housewife, so naturally she turns to witchcraft as a hobby. Soon she suffers from strange nightmares, casts a love spell, and ultimately commits murder in a film that was once promoted as a softcore porno called HUNGRY WIVES!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 90 minutes (theatrical cut) & 104 minutes (extended cut) | Region A & B
Video - 1080p Fullscreen (1.37:1)
Audio - Uncompressed PCM (Mono)

Extras:
  • Brand new 4K restoration of the original theatrical version from the camera negative [90 mins]!
  • Alternate extended version [104 mins]! 
  • Brand new audio commentary by Travis Crawford! 
  • When Romero met Del Toro - Filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro in conversation with George Romero! 
  • The Secret Life of Jack's Wife - Archival interview with actress Jan White! 
  • Alternate Opening Titles 
  • Memoribilia Gallery 
  • Trailer




THERE'S ALWAYS VANILLA (1971)

Synopsis: Chris Bradley (Raymond Laine) is a former U.S. soldier turned drifter who returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh. Torn between starting a new life, or just following in the footsteps of his father, Chris must come to terms with the fact that sometimes you don't get what you want, but get what you need.

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 93 minutes | Region A & B
Video - 1080p Fullscreen (1.37:1)
Audio - Uncompressed PCM (Mono)

Extras:
  • Brand new 2K restoration from original film elements!
  • Brand new audio commentary by Travis Crawford!
  • Affair of the Heart: The Making of There's Always Vanilla - A brand new documentary featuring interviews with producers John Russo and Russell Streiner, stars Judith Streiner and Richard Ricci, and sound recordist Gary Streiner! 
  • Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero - Archival interview with Romero discussing his early films THERE'S ALWAYS VANILLA and SEASON OF THE WITCH.
  • Location Gallery with audio commentary by Romero historian Lawrence DeVincentz.
  • Memoribilia Gallery 
  • Trailer


Arrow's GEORGE A. ROMERO: BETWEEN NIGHT AND DAY limited edition set is now available wherever discs are sold! Along with the extras mentioned above, this set includes reversible cover sleeves for all three films, plus a 60-page booklet featuring new writing on the films by Kat Ellinger, Kier-La Janisse and Heather Drain!

Order your copy of BETWEEN NIGHT AND DAY now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from ARROW VIDEO!


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