Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Blue Underground Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS With a Definitive 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release!

 

Cover art for Blue Underground's new Limited Edition DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS 4K release!"DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS" GETS A NEW 4K RESTORATION, HOURS OF EXTRAS, AND A SOUNDTRACK CD IN THIS 3-DISC LIMITED EDITION!

I've gotta admit Vault Dwellers, I'm kind of out of my element on this one as I've never seen DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS before, but if it's good enough for Bill Lustig to release, then I guess it's good enough for me to watch! Harry Kumel's artsy tale of vampirism truly received the royal treatment for this release, which boasts a 4K restoration struck from an original negative, various new & existing bonus features, a lenticular cover, collectible booklet, and the soundtrack CD! If any of that piqued your curiosity or made you drool a tad, then keep reading to learn more about this latest addition to Blue Underground's catalog!

Synopsis: International screen icon Delphine Seyrig (LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD) stars as Elizabeth Bathory, an ageless Countess with a beautiful young companion (Goth goddess Andrea Rau) and a legendary legacy of perversion. But when the two women seduce a troubled newlywed couple (Canadian beauty Danielle Ouimet and John Karlen of Dark Shadows and Cagney & Lacey), they unleash a frenzy of sudden violence and depraved desire that shocked both art house audiences and grindhouse crowds worldwide.

Co-written and directed by Harry Kümel, DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS remains one of the most exquisitely mesmerizing adult horror films ever made. Blue Underground is now proud to present the uncensored Director s Cut of this classic psychosexual shocker in a gorgeous restoration, scanned in 4K 16-bit from its long-lost original 35mm camera negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and a new Dolby Atmos audio mix, packed with revealing extras!

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 100 minutes | Region Free
Video - 2160p & 1080p Widescreen (1.67:1)
Audio - English Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & Mono
             French: DTS-HD Master Audio Mono

Extras:
  • NEW! 4K 16-BIT RESTORATION FROM THE 35MM CAMERA NEGATIVE SUPERVISED AND APPROVED BY DIRECTOR HARRY KUMEL!
  • NEW! DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE RESTORATION!
  • NEW! ENGLISH DOLBY ATMOS TRACK, plus French DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 track
  • NEW! Audio Commentary #3 with Kat Ellinger, Author of Devil's Advocates: Daughters of Darkness!
  • NEW! Alternate U.S. Main Titles!
  • NEW! Poster & Still Gallery!
  • NEW! Theatrical Trailers!
  • Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Writer/Director Harry Kümel!
  • Audio Commentary #2 with Star John Karlen and Journalist David Del Valle!
  • Locations of Darkness - Interviews with Co-Writer/Director Harry Kümel and Co-Writer/Co-Producer Pierre Drouot!
  • Playing the Victim - Interview with Star Danielle Ouimet!
  • Daughter of Darkness - Interview with Star Andrea Rau!
  • Radio Spots
  • NEW! Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD with music by François de Roubaix!
  • NEW! Collectible Booklet with new essay by Michael Gingold!
  • Limited Edition Lenticular Slipcover on First Pressing Only!

Regardless of your feelings towards DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS, you can't help but admit that this is likely the best the film has ever looked or sounded! Blue Underground's impressive limited edition 4K UHD / Blu-ray / CD combo pack is currently available wherever movies are sold and should cost between $39 - $53! (Pricey? Yes, but damned worth it for the restoration work alone I'd say!) If you're a fan of this film, or just enjoy collecting Blue Underground titles, then snap up a copy of DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS today from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD!



On October 27th, a New Documentary Proves That WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS!

 

Blu-ray cover for the WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS documentary!THE 2018 DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE BELOVED CULT CLASSIC "THE MONSTER SQUAD," FINALLY MAKES ITS WAY TO BLU-RAY DISC!


Fred Dekker's THE MONSTER SQUAD is one of the few films from my childhood that has held up to my adult scrutiny - honestly I think I love it more now than I did then. In fact, I just watched it the other day after putting it on for two of my visiting tween nieces. They seemed to like what they saw... in between the moments they weren't glued to their phones or fussing over their baby cousin.

And now, the ultimate companion piece to THE MONSTER SQUAD is here with the Blu-ray release of Andre Gower's WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS, a feature-length documentary about the making of the film and it's gradual rise from a box-office flop, to a full-fledged classic with a massive fan-base! The disc seems to be bare bones, but I truly do not care and cannot wait until this upcoming Halloweekend to inject this massive dose of nostalgia into my eyeballs!

Synopsis: When it was released in 1987, THE MONSTER SQUAD was deemed a failure by critics and was, according to the box office, a film no one cared about. But over the last three decades, word of mouth has turned this sleeping hit into a cultural phenomenon.

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 88 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

Extras:

  • None.

WOLFMAN'S GOT NARDS arrives on Blu-ray today and should cost between $14 - $20! If you're a fellow MONSTER SQUAD fan like yours truly, then pick up a copy of this fantastic-looking doc now from AMAZON or BULL MOOSE!


Thursday, October 22, 2020

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 10/20/2020!

 

The B-Movie News Vault's STOCK YOUR VAULT Logo!

Vault Master's Pick of the Week for 10/20/2020 is Kino Lorber's KILLDOZER!
Vault Master's Pick of the Week!
Greetings Vault Dwellers and welcome to your weekly fix of all things DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD disc-related! This week (especially in comparison to the previous and upcoming release slates) is pretty light, but there definitely some cool new titles to add to your growing collections!

Scream Factory just re-released PUMPKINHEAD in a beautiful new steelbook, Universal released their latest entry into the "graboid" franchise, namely TREMORS: SHRIEKER ISLAND, and the Shudder original SCARE PACKAGE just made its debut on DVD & Blu-ray!

Shout! Factory delivered two new Studio Ghibli steelbooks for PRINCESS MONONOKE and MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, Unearthed Films' delayed Blu-ray of THE UNTOLD STORY is now available, as are THE OWNERS, SPREE, and the second season of NOS4A2. And for you BACK TO THE FUTURE fans, don't forget to upgrade to the new 4K ULTIMATE TRILOGY (which is available in both a standard edition and a limited edition gift set with collectible mini-hoverboard)!

This week's big winner simply has to be Kino Lorber Studio Classics. Along with the classic 1940 thriller THE APE, a Louis Jourdan double feature of FEAR NO EVIL & RITUAL OF EVIL, and PICTURE MOMMY DEAD, they've also managed to bring a blast from our collective pasts to Blu-ray for the first time ever: KILLDOZER! This made-for-TV cult classic has received a new 2K transfer, and a pair of new audio commentaries, and even comes complete with a cardboard slipcover!

There are plenty of other new titles out this week - scroll down to peep 'em all out my friends!


NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
Alone
Chop Chop
Expulsion
Fear no Evil / Ritual of Evil (Double Feature - Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
The Gunfighter (Criterion Collection)
Killdozer (Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
Myth (Indie Rights)
NOS4A2: Season Two
The Owners
Picture Mommy Dead (Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
Samhain (Gravestone Films)
Scare Package (Shudder)
Spree
Tremors: Shrieker Island


NEW TO BLU-RAY
The Ape (1940 - Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy (4K UHD)
Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy (4K UHD Giftset)
The Captains Collection (Shout! Factory)
Drifting / White Tiger (Double Feature - Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
The Haunting (1999 - Paramount Presents)
Lord of Vermillion: The Complete Series
Mickey's Christmas Carol (30th Anniversary Edition - Disney)
My Neighbor Totoro (Limited Edition Steelbook - Shout! Factory)
Negima! and Negima!?: The Complete Collections
Princess Mononoke (Limited Edition Steelbook - Shout! Factory)
Pumpkinhead (Limited Edition Steelbook - Scream Factory)
The Untold Story (Unearthed Films)
Your Name. (Limited Edition Steelbook - Shout! Factory)


NEW TO DVD
The Amityville Harvest
Amulet
Blood Immortal
Bram Stoker's Shadowbuilder (MVD Rewind Collection)
Bunny the Killer Thing
Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones
Female Werewolf
House of Shadows
If He Hollers
Keep Rosy
Murders in the Rue Morgue (Universal Vault Series)
No Escape
Problem Child Trilogy (Region B Import)
Psycho-Therapy
Ravenstein
Re-Animator / Bride of Re-Animator (Double Feature)
Redwood Massacre: Annihilation
Rumble Strip
The Sect
Toro Loco - Bloodthirsty
Tremors: 7-Movie Collection

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

For Each of Man's Evils, A Special Demon Exists - Get Scream Factory's Limited Edition Blu-ray Steelbook of PUMPKINHEAD Today!

 

Scream Factory's Limited Edition Steelbook of PUMPKINHEAD!
PREPARE TO DOUBLE-DIP ON STAN WINSTON'S "PUMPKINHEAD" - NOW WITH A NEW 4K TRANSFER AND GORGEOUS STEELBOOK PACKAGING!

I keep joking that Scream Factory has become the new Anchor Bay because they keep re-releasing certain titles with new packaging and/or transfers - case in point, their new steelbook of PUMPKINHEAD. Originally released by Scream Factory as a perfectly acceptable Collector's Edition back in September of 2014, this beloved creature feature has been given a noticeable video upgrade, contains all of the previous Blu-ray's special features, and comes housed in a beautifully-designed Steelbook case! Whether you already own this film on Blu-ray yet or not, you have to admit that this is definitely pretty damned enticing! Let's take a closer look, shall we?

Synopsis: When a group of teenagers inadvertently kill his only son, Ed Harley (Lance Henriksen - ALIENS) seeks the powers of a backwoods witch to bring the child back to life. But instead, she invokes "Pumpkinhead" – a monstrously clawed demon which, once reborn, answers only to Ed's bloodlust. But as the creature wreaks its slow, unspeakable tortures on the teens, Ed confronts a horrifying secret about his connection to the beast – and realizes that he must find a way to stop its deadly mission before he becomes one with the creature forever. A terrifying parable of revenge and possession, PUMPKINHEAD also stars Jeff East (DEADLY BLESSING), Joel Hoffman (SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE II), and Kerry Remsen (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE).

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 86 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0 Stereo

Extras:
  • NEW! 4K Scan From The Interpositive Film Element!
  • Audio Commentary With Co-Screenwriter Gary Gerani And Creature & FX Creators Tom Woodruff, Jr. And Alec Gillis, Moderated By Filmmaker Scott Spiegel!
  • Night Of The Demon – An Interview With Co-Writer Richard Weinmann!
  • The Redemption Of Joel – An Interview With Actor John D’Aquino!
  • The Boy With The Glasses – An Interview With Actor Matthew Hurley!
  • Pumpkinhead Unearthed – A Six-Part Documentary On The Making Of The Film!
  • Remembering The Monster Kid – A Tribute To Stan Winston!
  • Demonic Toys – A Look At The Creation Of A Pumpkinhead Action Figure!
  • Behind-The-Scenes Footage
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Still Gallery

Though it doesn't bring much else new to the table other than a new transfer and packaging (which will likely be eclipsed by the inevitable 4K Ultra HD release), Scream Factory's limited edition steelbook of PUMPKINHEAD is perty to look at, and a definite must-own title in its own right! This re-release is currently going for prices between $23 - $29, and can be ordered right now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY!



Everyone Knows a Machine Can't Kill... Except the Machine! KILLDOZER Makes Its Big Blu-ray Debut on October 20th!


Blu-ray cover for Kino Lorber Studio Classics' KILLDOZER!
 
JERRY LONDON'S MADE-FOR-TV CULT CLASSIC GETS A NEW 2K TRANSFER AND BONUS FEATURES FROM KINO LORBER!

Well chalk up yet another film that I never thought would never get a proper Blu-ray release! Though I missed out seeing it back in 1974 (mostly because I was born in '83), I eventually saw KILLDOZER maybe a decade ago thanks to a bootleg obtained at a horror con and... it was kinda neat! And now this made-for-TV cult classic will be widely available for all to see thanks to the efforts of Kino Lorber Studio Classics!

The film has received a brand new 2K transfer (meaning it will look a thousand times better than it did when it first appeared on television in '74!) and contains some great new extras featuring director Jerry London! If you're a KILLDOZER fan, then just stop here and order a copy ASAP. But if you need a little more of a push to add this one to your collection, then read onward Vault Dwellers!

Synopsis: A small construction crew battles the ultimate assassin in the cult classic KILLDOZER. Stationed on a small island off the coast of Africa, six men find themselves terrorized when a ruthless life-form takes over a bulldozer and then sets off on a killing rampage. Despite limited fuel, the renegade machine methodically hunts down the men one by one in a full-throttle drive to death. Buckle up and hold on tight in this turbo-charged thriller! Directed by Jerry London (Shogun) and starring screen and TV legend Clint Walker (THE DIRTY DOZEN, Cheyenne) with Robert Urich (Vega$, THE ICE PIRATES) and Neville Brand (STALAG 17, KANSAS CITY CONFIDENTIAL). KILLDOZER is based on a novel by acclaimed television writer Theodore Sturgeon (Star Trek, The Twilight Zone) and features a rousing score by Gil Mellé (THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN, Night Gallery).

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 74 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Fullscreen (1.33:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono

Extras:
  • NEW! 2K RESTORATION OF THE FILM!
  • NEW! Audio Commentary by Director Jerry London with Film Historian Lee Gambin!
  • NEW! Audio Commentary by Film Historian Lee Gambin and Film Critic Jarret Gahan!
  • NEW! Audio Interview with Director Jerry London!
  • Limited Edition O-Card Slipcase
  • Image Gallery
  • Trailers

Kino's Blu-ray of KILLDOZER arrives on Tuesday, October 20th and should cost between $15 - $20! Relive your childhood, or experience KILLDOZER for first time  by adding it to your collection today! Order it now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from KINO LORBER!



Saturday, October 17, 2020

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 10/13/2020!

 

The B-Movie News Vault's STOCK YOUR VAULT Logo!

Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

Hey gang! Welcome to another late edition of The B-Movie News Vault's STOCK YOUR VAULT column! Work and parenthood have been seriously messing with any and all attempts to get new content up, but I'm working my way through it. And while I did miss out on posting last week's new DVD & Blu-ray releases, I just couldn't skip another week because there's a lot of awesome stuff out this past Tuesday!

Arrow Video dropped new Blu-rays of Kevin Smith's MALLRATS and the Japanese sci-fi oddity WARNING FROM SPACE, Kino Lorber Studio Classics' delivered a stellar Special Edition Blu of DEEPSTAR SIX and a new steelbook of RAWHEAD REX, and Mill Creek Entertainment brought the Jack Nicholson psychological thriller THE PLEDGE, and yet another Ultraman series to Blu-ray, namely ULTRAMAN R/B!

Kino Classics teamed with Something Weird Video for a double feature of TEST TUBE BABIES and GUILTY PARENTS, both REQUIEM FOR A DREAM and DISTRICT 9 made their 4K Ultra HD debuts, and DC/Warner Bros. finally released BATMAN: DEATH IN THE FAMILY! But it is clearly Scream Factory who won big this week Vault Dwellers!

Along with the release of TERROR IN THE AISLES and a new steelbook of MOTEL HELL (featuring a new 4K scan and cool artwork!), Scream's big claim to fame was the release of all twelve FRIDAY THE 13TH films in one huge set! While there have been problems reported, this is still a very impressive release from Scream Factory! The first four films have been remastered in 4K, there are theatrical and extended cuts of the original film, JASON GOES TO HELL, and the 2009 remake, dozens of new (and archival) audio commentaries, cast & crew interviews, behind-the-scenes featurettes, documentaries, plus a legit 3D version of Part 3!

There were tons of other titles released to DVD & Blu-ray this past week as well - for the full roster just keep scrolling!


NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
Abbott & Costello in Jack and the Beanstalk (VCI - 4K Restoration)
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations - Ohnoki's Will
Broil
The Evil Rises
Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Store
The Untold Story (Unearthed Films)



NEW TO BLU-RAY
Batman: Death in the Family
DeepStar Six (Special Edition - Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
District 9 (4K UHD)
Dominion: Prequel the Exorcist
Edgar Allen Poe Heart-Quaking Double Feature: Legend of Horror & The Tell-Tale Heart
Exorcist: The Beginning
Faux Pas Films Collection
The Hills Have Eyes / The Hills Have Eyes Part 2 (Double Feature)
ID Invaded: The Complete Series
Incognito / Diabolique / The In Crowd (Triple Feature - Mill Creek Entertainment)
Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits - The Complete Collection
Konosuba: Season 1 (Collector's Edition)
Mallrats (Arrow Video)
Motel Hell (Limited Edition Steelbook - Scream Factory)
The Pledge (Mill Creek Entertainment)
Punch Line: Complete Collection
Rawhead Rex (Limited Edition Steelbook - Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
Requiem for a Dream (4K UHD)
RWBY: Volume 7
Space Ghost & Dino Boy: The Complete Series
Submerged (Darkside Releasing)
Terror in the Aisles (Scream Factory)
Test Tube Babies / Guilty Parents (Kino Classics / Something Weird Video)
Ultraman R/B: The Complete Series & Movie (Mill Creek Entertainment)
Ultraman R/B: The Movie - Crystal of Bond! (Mill Creek Entertainment)
Warning from Space (Arrow Video)


NEW TO DVD
Alien Dominion: Majestic 12
Alive
Attack of the Giant Teacher
Beauty and the Beast: The Complete Series (2012)
Benny Loves Killing
Creature from Cannibal Creek
Cry of the Werewolf (Rogue Video)
Depraved (Umbrella Entertainment - Region 4)
Dirty Angels: Chapter 2 - Get Wet (Full Moon Entertainment)
Double Dragon (Special Edition - MVD Rewind Collection)
Dr. Jekyll vs. the Werewolf
Fabula
Hollywood Vice Squad
The Invisible Man Returns (Umbrella Entertainment - Region 4)
It's Just a Game
Jack Hunter's Paranoia Tapes 5: Rewind
Jack Hunter's Paranoia Tapes 06:06:06
Jack Hunter's Paranoia Tapes 7: Felts Field
Jack Hunter's Paranoia Tapes 8: DVD+
The Jetsons: The Complete Series
Killer Weekend
The Last Exorcist
Life's a Bitch and Then You Die
Mimesis: Nosferatu
Necropolis: Legion
Nightmare Vacation (SRS Cinema)
Night Terror
Our Cartoon President: Season Two
Panther Squad (Full Moon Entertainment)
Profondo
The Real Ghost Seekers
Scary Bride
UK Haunters
The Unfamiliar
The Unsung
Vampires in Australia
The Wolf House


NEW MULTI-FILM COLLECTIONS ON BLU-RAY
Friday the 13th Collection (Deluxe Edition - Scream Factory)
Contains: Friday the 13th (1980 - Theatrical & Uncut versions), Friday the 13th Part 2, Friday the 13th Part 3D, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (Theatrical & Uncut versions), Jason X, Freddy vs. Jason, Friday the 13th (2009 - Theatrical & Extended versions), two bonus discs, and collectible booklet!


NEW MULTI-FILM COLLECTIONS ON DVD
Boris Karloff Collection (Umbrella Entertainment - Region 4)
Contains: The Black Cat, The Raven, Tower of London, and Black Friday.

Sci-Fi 4-Pack: The Galaxy 1 Collection

Contains: Timewarp, Killing at Outpost Zeta, Lifepod, and Star Odyssey.

If Jason Still Scares You, You're Not Alone - Check out Scream Factory's Impressive FRIDAY THE 13TH Blu-ray Collection!

 

Side view of Scream Factory's impressive FRIDAY THE 13TH COLLECTION: DELUXE EDITION!
SCREAM FACTORY LEAPS OVER VARIOUS HURDLES TO BRING "FRIDAY THE 13TH" FANS THE COMPLETE SERIES IN ONE GORGEOUS BOXED SET!


Before I even dig into the details of this set, yes I am fully aware of the issues that some collectors have discovered about this set. If you have already purchased this collection, CLICK HERE to take advantage of Scream Factory's Blu-ray Replacement Program! You just need to pop in your name, address, phone number, and send in a picture of your proof of purchase (i.e. a receipt). Doing so will get replacement Blu-rays for FRIDAY THE 13TH 3D, JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY, and JASON X!

Also, I've heard reports of people receiving sets that are missing one of the films (usually meaning they ended up with two copies of one of the other FRIDAY THE 13TH sequels) and finding smudges, scratches, and even fingerprints on the bottom of their discs. So if you ordered a copy of this boxed set, immediately look things over to make sure all is well. If not, contact Shout! Factory customer service ASAP, and get your request for replacement discs done now so that you can get the fixed copies in November! Now, moving on....

About this Set: This Deluxe Collector's Edition collection enshrines the most successful horror series in cinema history! Watch as Jason Voorhees goes from being a last minute jump-scare in a slasher classic, to taking center-stage as the iconic hockey-masked villain that slashes his way from Crystal Lake, to Manhattan, and all the way out into outer space, before eventually returning to his home turf to battle Freddy Krueger! This boxed set is loaded with killer features - all twelve films are included on sixteen discs, and housed in a beautiful rigid slipcase!

DISC ONE: FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980 - THEATRICAL VERSION)

Disc Specs:

Rated R | Color | 94 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono

Extras:
  • NEW! 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative!
  • NEW! International Theatrical Trailer
  • NEW! TV Spot
  • NEW! S. Radio Spots
  • NEW! K. Radio Spot
  • U. S. Theatrical Trailer
  • Movie Stills Gallery
  • Posters And Lobby Cards Gallery


DISC TWO: FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980 - UNCUT VERSION)

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 94 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono & 5.1

Extras:

  • NEW! 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative!
  • NEW Restored Original Mono Track!
  • Audio Commentary With Director Sean S. Cunningham, Screenwriter Victor Miller, Actresses Adrienne King And Betsy Palmer, Composer Harry Manfredini, Editor Bill Freda, And Assistant Editor Jay Keuper, Hosted By Peter M. Bracke!
  • Fresh Cuts: New Tales From Friday The 13th
  • The Man Behind The Legacy: Sean S. Cunningham
  • Friday The 13th Reunion Panel
  • Lost Tales From Camp Blood – Part 1
  • NEW! Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD Rom)




DISC THREE: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 (1981)

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 86 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono & 5.1

Extras:
  • NEW! 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative!
  • NEW! Restored mono track!
  • NEW! Slashed Scenes – the long-awaited uncut gore footage!
  • NEW! Audio Commentary with actress Amy Steel, filmmaker Thommy Hutson, and author Peter M. Bracke!
  • NEW! Audio Commentary with actors Russell Todd, Kirsten Baker, Bill Randolph, Lauren Marie-Taylor, Stu Charno, and author Peter M. Bracke!
  • NEW! My Life with Ginny – A conversation with actress Amy Steel, moderated by Justin Beahm!
  • NEW! Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD-Rom)!
  • Inside Crystal Lake Memories: The Book
  • Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions
  • Lost Tales from Camp Blood – Part 2
  • U.S. Theatrical Trailer
  • Japanese Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spots
  • Radio Spots
  • Movie Stills Gallery
  • Poster and Lobby Cards Gallery




DISC FOUR: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 3D (1982)

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 95 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono & 5.1

Extras:
  • NEW! 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative For Both The 2-D And 3-D Versions Of The Film!
  • NEW! Blu-ray 3-D Version Of The Film (To Watch The 3D version, You Must Have A Fully Capable 3D TV And 3D Blu-ray Player)!
  • NEW! Restored Mono Track!
  • Audio Commentary With Actors Larry Zerner, Paul Kratka, Richard Brooker, And Dana Kimmell!
  • Fresh Cuts: 3-D Terror
  • Lost Tales From Camp Blood – Part 3
  • Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD Rom – NEW To The Set)
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spots (NEW To The Set)
  • Radio Spots (NEW To The Set)
  • Movie Stills Gallery
  • Posters And Lobby Cards Gallery




DISC FIVE: FRIDAY THE 13TH - THE FINAL CHAPTER (1984)

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 91 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono & 5.1

Extras:
  • NEW! 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative!
  • NEW Restored Mono Track!
  • Audio Commentary With Director Joe Zito, Screenwriter Barney Cohen, And Editor Joel Goodman!
  • Fan Audio Commentary By Filmmakers Adam Green And Joe Lynch!
  • Slashed Scenes With Audio Commentary By Director Joseph Zito!
  • Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter
  • The Lost Ending
  • Jimmy's Dead Dance Moves
  • The Crystal Lake Massacres Revisited Part I
  • Lost Tales From Camp Blood – Part 4
  • Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD Rom – NEW To The Set)
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spot (NEW To The Set)
  • Radio Spots (NEW To The Set)
  • Movie Stills Gallery
  • Posters And Lobby Cards Gallery




DISC SIX: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V - A NEW BEGINNING (1985)

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 92 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono & 5.1

Extras:
  • NEW! Restored Mono Track!
  • NEW! Audio Commentary With Melanie Kinnaman, Deborah Voorhees, Tiffany Helm, and Author Peter M. Bracke!
  • NEW! Fan Audio Commentary By Filmmakers Adam Green And Joe Lynch!
  • Audio Commentary With Director/Co-screenwriter Danny Steinmann, Actors John Shepherd And Shavar Ross!
  • Lost Tales From Camp Blood – Part 5
  • The Crystal Lake Massacres Revisited Part II
  • New Beginnings: The Making Of Friday The 13th Part V
  • Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD Rom – NEW To The Set)
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spots (NEW To The Set)
  • Movie Stills Gallery
  • Posters And Lobby Cards Gallery




DISC SEVEN: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES (1986)

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 86 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo & 5.1

Extras:
  • NEW! Restored Stereo Track!
  • NEW! Audio Commentary With Thom Mathews, Vinny Gustaferro, Kerry Noonan, Cynthia Kania, CJ Graham, and Author Peter M. Bracke!
  • NEW! Fan Audio Commentary By Filmmakers Adam Green, Joe Lynch, and Writer/Director Tom McLoughlin!
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Tom McLoughlin!
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Tom McLoughlin, Actor Vincent Guastaferro, And Editor Bruce Green!
  • Lost Tales From Camp Blood – Part 6
  • The Crystal Lake Massacres Revisited Part III
  • Jason Lives: The Making Of Friday The 13th: Part VI
  • Meeting Mr. Voorhees – Alternate Ending Storyboards
  • Slashed Scenes
  • Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD Rom – NEW To The Set)
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spots (NEW to the Set)
  • Still Gallery




DISC EIGHT: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VII: THE NEW BLOOD (198)

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 88 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo & 5.1

Extras:
  • NEW! Restored Stereo Track!
  • Audio Commentary With Director John Carl Buechler And Actor Kane Hodder!
  • Audio Commentary With Director John Carl Buechler And actors Lar Park Lincoln And Kane Hodder!
  • Jason's Destroyer: The Making Of Friday The 13th Part VII
  • Mind Over Matter: The Truth About Telekinesis
  • Makeover By Maddy: Need A Little Touch-Up Work, My A**
  • Slashed Scenes With Introduction
  • Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD Rom – NEW To The Set)
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spot (NEW To The Set)
  • Movie Stills Gallery
  • Poster And Behind-The-Scenes Photos




DISC NINE: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN (1989)

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 88 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo & 5.1

Extras:
  • Audio Commentary With Director Rob Hedden!
  • Audio Commentary With Actors Scott Reeves, Jensen Daggett, And Kane Hodder!
  • New York Has A New Problem: The Making Of Friday The 13th Part VIII – Jason Takes Manhattan!
  • Slashed Scenes
  • Gag Reel
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spots (NEW To The Set)




DISC TEN: JASON GOES TO HELL - THE FINAL FRIDAY (1993 - THEATRICAL VERSION)

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 88 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Extras:
  • NEW! 2K Scan Of The Interpositive!
  • NEW! Introduction By Director Adam Marcus!
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spots (NEW To The Set)
  • Movie Stills Gallery
  • Poster And Behind-The-Scenes Photos
  • A Look At The Friday The 13th Prop Museum Book


DISC ELEVEN: JASON GOES TO HELL - THE FINAL FRIDAY (1993 - UNCUT VERSION)

Disc Specs:
Unrated | Color | 91 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Extras:
  • NEW! 2K Scan Of The Interpositive With HD Inserts!
  • NEW! Audio Commentary With Adam Marcus And Author Peter Bracke!
  • Audio Commentary With Director Adam Marcus And Screenwriter Dean Lorey!
  • NEW! Introduction By Director Adam Marcus!
  • NEW! The Gates of Hell – An Interview With Director Adam Marcus!
  • NEW! Jason vs. Terminator – Adam Marcus On Growing Up With The Cunninghams!
  • NEW! Über-Jason – An Interview With Kane Hodder On Playing Jason!
  • Additional TV Footage With NEW Optional Audio Commentary With Director Adam Marcus And Author Peter Bracke!




DISC TWELVE: JASON X (2002)

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 91 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen 1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Extras:
  • NEW! 2K Scan Of The Interpositive!
  • Audio Commentary With Director Jim Isaac, Writer Todd Farmer, And Producer Noel Cunningham!
  • NEW! Introduction By Kane Hodder!
  • NEW! Audio Commentary With Writer Todd Farmer And Peter Bracke!
  • NEW! Outta Space: The Making Of JASON X – Featuring Interviews With Producers Noel Cunningham And Sean S. Cunningham, Actor Kane Hodder, And writer Todd Farmer!
  • NEW! In Space No One Can Hear You Scream – An Interview With Writer Todd Farmer!
  • NEW! Kristi Is A Headbanger – An Interview With Actress Kristi Angus!
  • NEW Jason Rebooted – Sean S. Cunningham On Jason Goes To Hell And Jason X!
  • The Many Lives Of Jason Voorhees – A Documentary On The History Of Jason!
  • By Any Means Necessary: The Making Of Jason X – Making-Of/Production Documentary
  • Club Reel
  • Vintage Cast And Crew Interviews
  • Behind-The-Scenes Footage
  • Electronic Press Kit (NEW To The Set) – Cast And Crew Interviews And Behind-The-Scenes Footage
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spot (NEW To The Set)
  • Movie Stills Gallery
  • Posters And Behind-The-Scenes Gallery




DISC THIRTEEN: FREDDY VS. JASON (2003)

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 97 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.40:1)
Audio - English Dolby TrueHD 5.1

Extras:
  • Audio Commentary With Director Ronny Yu, Actors Robert Englund And Ken Kirzinger!
  • 21 Deleted/Alternate Scenes, Including The Original Opening And Ending With Optional Commentary By Director Ronny Yu And Executive Producer Douglas Curtis!
  • Genesis: Development Hell
  • On Location: Springwood Revisited
  • On Location: Cabin Fever
  • Art Direction: Jason's Decorating Tips
  • Stunts: When Push Comes To Shove
  • Make-up Effects: Freddy's Beauty Secrets
  • Visual Effects Exploration
  • My Summer Vacation: A Visit to Camp Hackenslash
  • Pre-fight press conference At Bally's Casino in Las Vegas
  • Music Video: Ill Nino "How Can I Live"
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spots




DISC FOURTEEN: FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009 - THEATRICAL & EXTENDED VERSIONS)

Disc Specs:
Rated R & Unrated | Color | 97 & 106 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.40:1)
Audio - English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 & Dolby Digital 5.1

Extras:
  • Hacking Back/Slashing Forward – Remembering The Groundbreaking Original Movie
  • Terror Trivia Track With Picture-In-Picture Comments From The Cast And Crew
  • The Rebirth Of Jason Voorhees – A Look At The Making Of
  • Additional Slashed Scenes
  • The Best 7 Kills



DISC FIFTEEN: BONUS DISC #1


Extras:
  • NEW! Crystal Lake Confidential – An Interview With Producer/Director Sean S. Cunningham!
  • NEW! Machete Memories – An Interview With Producer/Director Steve Miner!
  • NEW! Chicago To Connecticut: The Early Career Of Harry Manfredini – An Interview With Composer Harry Manfredini!
  • NEW! The Magic Keyboard – Harry Manfredini On Scoring Friday The 13th!
  • NEW! Blood Types – An Interview With Actor Harry Crosby!
  • NEW Once Speared, Twice Shy – An Interview With Actor Bill Randolph!
  • NEW Back To Camp: The Locations Of Friday The 13th And Friday The 13th Part 2 Hosted By Michael Gingold!
  • NEW It Came From The Vaults – An Interview With La-La Land Records' Matt Verboys And Michael V. Gerhard And Composer Harry Manfredini!
  • NEW Finding Friday: On Location Of The Friday The 13th Films!
  • The Friday the 13th Chronicles – An 8-Part Featurette On The First 8 Films!
  • Secrets Galore Behind The Gore – A 3-Part Featurette On The Makeup Effects Of Part 1, Part 4 And Part 7!
  • Crystal Lake Victims Tell All!
  • Tales From The Cutting Room Floor
  • Friday The 13th Artifacts And Collectibles
  • Jason Forever – Q&A With Ari Lehman, Warrington Gillette, C.J. Graham, And Kane Hodder!
  • Legacy Of The Mask
  • Slasher Films: Going For The Jugular
  • The Friday The 13th Playing Cards Still Gallery
  • Easter Eggs

Back view of Scream Factory's Deluxe Edition of THE FRIDAY THE 13TH COLLECTION!
Rigid slipcase artwork - rear view. (Click to enlarge!)


DISC SIXTEEN: BONUS DISC #2

Extras:
  • Music Video: Alice Cooper The Man Behind the Mask!
  • NEW! Alice Lives: Alice Cooper And Friday The 13th Part VI – A Look At The Music Video The Man Behind The Mask Featuring Interviews With Alice Cooper And Director Jeffrey Abelson!
  • NEW! Legends Never Die – Tom McLoughlin At The Hollywood Forever Cemetery!
  • NEW! Life, Death And Jason Voorhees – An interview With Director Tom McLoughlin!
  • NEW! The Road To Crystal Lake – An Interview With Producer Sean S. Cunningham!
  • NEW! Faceless Evil – Sean S. Cunningham And Jason!
  • NEW! Jason Was Here: Friday The 13th Part 3 – 6 Locations Then and Now!
  • Scream Queens: Horror Heroines Exposed (2014) – Including Interviews With Adrienne King And Melanie Kinnaman (80 Minutes)
  • Slice And Dice: The Slasher Film Forever (2013) – Including Interviews With Corey Feldman And John Carl Buechler! (78 minutes)
  • Trailer Reel – All 12 Friday The 13th Trailers In A Row!
  • Freddy Vs. Jason Storyboards And Production Galleries
  • Friday The 13th (2009) Teaser Trailer
  • Friday The 13th (2009) Theatrical Trailer
  • Friday The 13th (2009) TV Spots
  • Friday The 13th (2009) Electronic Press Kit – Interviews With Cast And Crew, Behind-The-Scenes Footage
  • Friday The 13th Series Newspaper Ad Still Gallery – Vintage Newspaper Ads For All 12 Films
  • Easter Egg
Back in January, I threw out a prediction that this set would become a reality by November 13, 2020, and it turns out that I was just a month off! But even I couldn't BEGIN to surmise that the end result would be a sixteen-disc beast with so much restoration work, and so many hours upon hours of special features!

And sure, while we all would have liked to have seen an extended cut of PART VII: THE NEW BLOOD (that footage is likely lost for all eternity sadly), and even though there have been some issues with the final product (as stated way up top), this is a FANTASTIC release and likely the closest we'll ever get to a definitive collection! So what's the price of this monster? Depending on where you go it goes for between $130 - $160, which isn't bad considering that you get a dozen feature-length films, multiple documentaries, and two bonus discs loaded with content.

If you're ready to pull the trigger on this set, snap up a copy now (because it's probably going to be out for a limited time, much like Scream Factory's out of print HALLOWEEN COLLECTION) from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY. And while you wait for your set to arrive in the mail, head on over to THE B-MOVIE FILM VAULT'S FRIDAY THE 13TH ARCHIVES to read reviews, articles, and lists that all center around my absolute favorite Horror franchise!

Scream Factory's FRIDAY THE 13TH COLLECTION: DELUXE EDITION comes with everything seen here!
Scream Factor's Deluxe Edition of THE FRIDAY THE 13TH COLLECTION comes with everything seen here!


Friday, October 16, 2020

On November 17th, Lon Chaney Jr. is Your Guide into the INNER SANCTUM MYSTERIES!

Cover art for Mill Creek Entertainment's INNER SANCTUM MYSTERIES: THE COMPLETE FILM SERIES Blu-ray set!


MILL CREEK ENTERTAINMENT BRINGS THIS FORGOTTEN FILM SERIES TO BLU-RAY DISC FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!


In 1943, Universal Pictures obtained the rights to adapt six tales from the then popular Inner Sanctum Mystery radio plays into feature-length motion pictures. Starring the late Lon Chaney Jr., these six tales of murder and intrigue remained largely forgotten. But with every "boutique" label raiding the vaults of the big studios these days (e.g. Kino Lorber Studio Classics' Film Noir collections and Scream Factory's Universal Horror Collections), it was only a matter of time before someone dug these up - and that someone turned out to be Mill Creek Entertainment! Now all six Inner Sanctum Mystery films have made their Blu-ray debut and come complete with a number of great special features including audio commentaries, interviews, and an hour-long documentary, and some super cool digital extras! Read onward to find out more about this new release Vault Dwellers!

Synopses: Death, dementia, dark arts... it's just another day in the forbidding and fascinating world of the Inner Sanctum! Get ready for unlimited thrills and chills as all six classic Inner Sanctum Mysteries come to Blu-ray for the first time ever. Based on the popular radio shows of the 1940's, this collectible set is a must-own for every classic mystery and horror fan. You'll have a hauntingly good time with horror icon Lon Chaney, Jr., as he gives timeless performances in these spooky feature-length films:

Calling Dr. Death (1943) - A doctor is not sure if he murdered his wife and has his nurse try to find the truth by hypnotizing him.

Weird Woman (1944) - While on a trip, a professor falls in love with an exotic native woman who turns out to be a supernatural being.

Dead Man's Eyes (1944) - When an artist is blinded, an operation to restore his sight depends on another person willing to donate their eyes.

The Frozen Ghost (1945) - A stage mentalist and a discredited plastic surgeon are involved in mysterious goings-on in an eerie wax museum.

Strange Confession (1945) - Flashbacks reveal the events leading up to a man's revenge on the racketeer who took advantage of his wife.

Pillow of Death (1945) - A lawyer in love with his secretary is suspected of suffocating his wife, among others.

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Black & White | 382 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p "Fullscreen" (1.37:1)
Audio - Mono (?)

Extras:

  • NEW! This is the Inner Sanctum: Making a Universal Mystery Series, produced by Daniel Griffith of Ballyhoo Motion Pictures! (55 mins)
  • NEW! The Creaking Door: Entering the Inner Sanctum - The history of the Radio Series with author/radio historian Martin Grams Jr. (15 mins)
  • NEW! Mind Over Matter: An Archival Interview with actor Martin Kosleck from The Frozen Ghost - Never Before Viewed by the Human Eye! (20 mins)
  • NEW! Feature-length audio commentary for Calling Dr. Death from screenwriter/film historian C. Courtney Joyner and Regina LeBorg (daughter of director Reginald LeBorg)!
  • NEW! Feature-length audio commentary for Weird Woman from author Justin Humphreys (The Dr. Phibes Companion) and Del Howison (Dark Delicacies Horror)!
  • NEW! Feature-length audio commentary for Strange Confession from screenwriter Peter Atkins (HELLRAISER II, III, & IV) and screenwriter/film historian C. Courtney Joyner.

Digital Bonus Features (all featured in standard definition):

  • Lady of Burlesque (1943) - 91 minutes
  • Inner Sanctum (1948) - 62 minutes 
  • 3 Radio Play Episodes of Inner Sanctum Mystery
    • The Tell-Tale Heart featuring Boris Karloff!
    • The Black Sea Gull featuring Peter Lorre!
    • Melody of Death featuring Mary Astor!

I gotta say Vault Dwellers, Mill Creek has certainly stepped up their game in the past few years. Between their INNER SANCTUM MYSTERIES set, their ongoing releases of the ULTRAMAN series, Andy Sidaris' entire film catalog, and their upcoming HAMMER FILMS: ULTIMATE COLLECTION, they are absolutely killing it right now!

If you want to get your paws on Mill Creek's INNER SANCTUM MYSTERIES set, you best pre-order now! This 2-disc set goes for between $40 - $43 (pretty cheap, no?) and can easily be obtained from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD! Go ahead and treat yourself to this set Vault Dwellers, and while you wait, feel free to click below and listen to dozens of episodes of the classic Inner Sanctum Mysteries radio play via a handy YouTube playlist I stumbled across!






Thursday, October 15, 2020

A Cut Above the Rest - TERROR IN THE AISLES is Now on Blu-ray Disc!

 

Cover art for Scream Factory's TERROR IN THE AISLES Blu-ray!
SCREAM FACTORY'S LATEST BLU-RAY TITLE IS A BLAST FROM THE PAST AND SHOULD BE A REAL TREAT FOR HORROR FANS!

Back during that wonderful period of my life where I was young and carefree, and made frequent trips to the nearby mom & pop video store (Electric City Video.... how I miss thee), I recall seeing the VHS cover for TERROR IN THE AISLES hiding in the Horror section. It was always one of those tapes I'd pick up and look at repeatedly, but never get around to renting. When I finally did get to sit down and watch this (mostly) 80s Horror doc it was during the death knell of both VHS and the video rental business when I bought a copy for just a few bucks.

But I eventually got rid of my large collection of tapes in order to upgrade to DVD (and eventually Blu-ray) and I wouldn't see TERROR IN THE AISLES again until Universal included it as a throwaway extra on their HALLOWEEN II Blu-ray. But now it looks like it could be time to upgrade again with Scream Factory's new release of this curiosity. Along with new cast & crew interviews, there will be a new audio commentary, trailers and TV spots, and the rare longer TV edit! For the full details of this 2-disc set and where you can obtain a copy, read onward Vault Dwellers!


Synopsis: SOME OF THE SCARIEST MOMENTS IN FILM HISTORY IN ONE TERRIFYING FILM! TERROR IN THE AISLES is a roller coaster ride through the most terrifying moments from over 70 of Hollywood's greatest chillers. Donald Pleasence (HALLOWEEN, ALONE IN THE DARK) and Nancy Allen (DRESSED TO KILL, CARRIE, ROBOCOP) are the hosts of this blood-curdling journey through a collection of horror classics like PSYCHO, JAWS, POLTERGEIST, ALIEN, THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, THE EXORCIST, HALLOWEEN, THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, and MORE!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color and Black & White | 84 & 95 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono

Extras:

  • NEW! Scene Stealer – An Interview With Actress Nancy Allen!
  • NEW! Dancing With Masters – An Interview With Composer John Beal!
  • NEW! Master Class – An Interview With Editor Greg McClatchy!
  • NEW! Audio Commentary With Pop Culture Historian Russell Dyball!
  • Rare Television Cut Featuring Alternate Footage and Films (95 Minutes – In Standard Definition)!
  • Original Theatrical Trailer & TV Spot
  • Additional TV Spots And Teaser Trailers For Films Featured In Terror In The Aisles! 
I've gotta say that Scream Factory really gave this flick more love than I had anticipated - the extras alone are enough to make me want to add this to my collection! TERROR IN THE AISLES is currently available wherever Blu-ray discs are sold and should cost between $23 - $25! Get yourself a copy of this nifty documentary today from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.



Not All Aliens Come From Space - DEEP STAR SIX is Now Available on Blu-ray!

 

Blu-ray cover for Kino Lorber Studio Classics' Special Edition of DEEP STAR SIX!
KINO LORBER STUDIO CLASSICS GIVES SEAN CUNNINGHAM'S UNDERWATER CREATURE FEATURE AN ALL NEW SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY RELEASE!

The year was 1989: THE ABYSS had come out and wowed audiences, and in short order four other films attempted to capitalize on the popularity of James Cameron's aquatic sci-fi epic: LEVIATHAN, THE RIFT (aka ENDLESS DESCENT), Roger Corman's LORDS OF THE DEEP, and Sean Cunningham's DEEP STAR SIX! Long out of print in any format, this oft-forgotten sci-fi thriller arrives on Blu-ray for the first time with a collectible cardboard slipcover and a slew of special features including cast & crew interviews, two audio commentaries, and more! If you're as excited as I am for this release, then keep reading to get all the details Vault Dwellers!

Synopsis: From producer/director Sean S. Cunningham, the creator of the FRIDAY THE 13TH and HOUSE films, comes this action-packed underwater sci-fi thriller starring Taurean Blacque (Hill Street Blues), Nancy Everhard (THE PUNISHER), Greg Evigan (B.J. and the Bear), Miguel Ferrer (ROBOCOP), Matt McCoy (THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE), Nia Peeples (NORTH SHORE), Cindy Pickett (FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF), and Marius Weyers (THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY).

Far below the surface of the unforgiving sea, the daring crew of DeepStar Six are explorers in a forbidding world of impenetrable darkness and unimaginable pressure. They have invaded the icy fathoms into which no human has ever ventured. Their mission is to establish a top secret Navy base on the ocean floor. But something’s down there and the crew of DeepStar Six are about to make a startling discovery—there’s no escape from the terror of the deep. DeepStar Six will plunge you into the depths of fear… save your last breath... to scream!

Reverse cover art for Kino Lorber Studio Classics' Special Edition Blu-ray of DEEPSTAR SIX!

Disc Specs:

Rated R | Color | 99 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo 

Extras:
  • Audio Commentary with Director Sean S. Cunningham and Visual Effects Supervisor James Isaac! 
  • Audio Commentary with Screenwriters Lewis Abernathy and Geof Miller! 
  • Isolated Score Selections and Audio Interview with Composer Harry Manfredini!
  • From the Deep - Interviews with Creature Effects & Special Make-up Designer Mark Shostrom, Creature Supervisor Greg Nicotero, and Creature Artist Robert Kurtzman! 
  • The Survivors – Interviews with Actors Greg Evigan and Nancy Everhard! 
  • Water Damage – An Interview with Stunt Coordinator Kane Hodder! 
  • Original Electronic Press Kit
  • Extended Vintage Interview Clips
  • Behind-the-Scenes Footage
  • Theatrical Trailer 
  • TV Spot 
  • Image Gallery 
  • Limited Edition O-Card!
  • Reversible Cover Art!

Yowza! That is way more love than I could have ever expected this film to get - good on you Kino Lorber! The Special Edition Blu-ray of DEEPSTAR SIX is now available to buy at most retailers and should cost between $18 - $30! Pick up a copy for your collection today from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or get it directly from KINO LORBER's online store!


Sunday, October 4, 2020

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 09/29/2020!

 

The B-Movie News Vault's STOCK YOUR VAULT Logo!

Vault Master's Pick of the Week for 09/29/2020 is Severin Films' CRUEL JAWS!
Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

Hello fellow collectors of fine physical media, and welcome to yet another (late) edition of the News Vault's STOCK YOUR VAULT column! This past Tuesday saw a noticeable increase of new DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K discs, but as we head towards Halloween, there are going to be some definite must-have titles, so plan accordingly Vault Dwellers!

This week The Criterion Collection released their new Blu-ray of the beautiful (and oh so sad tale of) THE ELEPHANT MAN, Universal released a triple feature of JAWS 2, JAWS 3(D), and JAWS: THE REVENGE on Blu-ray, and Discotek Media gave the awesome anime film WICKED CITY its Region A Blu-ray debut!

Scream Factory delivered a new Collector's Edition of 2002's GHOST SHIP, Dark Force Entertainment gave us THE BANKER (with Robert Forster), DEATH RAGE, and a double feature disc featuring CHINESE HERCULES & BRUCE'S NINJA SECRET, Code Red DVD brought us Lucio Fulci's CONQUEST on Blu, and Vinegar Syndrome delivers new Blu-ray releases of THE CALLER and PANDEMONIUM!

Warner Archive Collection released GENESIS II & PLANET EARTH in a double feature set, Kino Lorber released GOTCHA!, the AGFA quietly dropped SOMETIMES AUNT MARTHA DOES DREADFUL THINGS, Scorpion Releasing's lone title for the week was TRICK BABY, and Universal unleashed their BLUMHOUSE OF HORRORS set which features a whopping ten films!

And just when you think there was nothing else you could possibly want to spend money on, Severin Films bursts your bubble with three new titles including MASSACRE IN DINOSAUR VALLEY, PRIMITIVES, and Bruno Mattei's CRUEL JAWS! All three films have been newly restored, come with a good number of extras, and must be seen to be believed!

There are of course plenty of other new DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K titles I didn't mention yet so keep scrolling to see the full roster!


NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
Alien Addiction
Cruel Jaws (Severin Films)
The Dead Ones
The Elephant Man (The Criterion Collection)
Massacre in Dinosaur Valley (Severin Films)
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels - Season 1
Primitives (Severin Films)
The Silencing
Stargirl: The Complete First Season


NEW TO BLU-RAY
The Banker (Dark Force Entertainment)
Bleach TV Series: Set 8
The Caller (Vinegar Syndrome)
Case Closed: Zero the Enforcer
Chinese Hercules & Bruce's Ninja Secret: Drive in Double Feature #8 (Dark Force Entertainment)
Conquest (Code Red DVD)
Crackers (Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
Death Rage (Dark Force Entertainment)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Part 1
Fire Force: Season 1, Part 2
Flight of the Navigator (Standard Edition - Second Sight Films - Region B Import)
Galaxy Express 999: TV Series Collection 3
Genesis II / Planet Earth (2-Film Collection - Warner Archive Collection)
Ghostbusters I & II (5-Disc 4K UHD - Region Free/B)
Ghost Ship (Collector's Edition - Scream Factory)
Gotcha! (Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
Hobbs & Shaw / Skyscraper
Kemono Michi: Rise Up - The Complete Series
Lady Death
Maroc 7 (Network - Region B Import)
The Master (88 Films - Region B Import)
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit - The Complete Collection
My Hero Academia: Season 4, Part 1
Pandemonium (Vinegar Syndrome)
Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things (AGFA)
Space Adventure Cobra: Complete Original TV Series
Trick Baby (Scorpion Releasing)
Wicked City (Discotek Media)


NEW TO DVD
The Bay of Silence
Centurion AD: Demons Within
Charmed (2018): Season 2
Conjuring the Devil
Daddy's Girl
Faces of Fear
The Good Witch
The Honeymoon Phase (Dark Sky Films)
The House With a Clock in Its Walls / Casper (Double Feature)
Mummy Dearest
Robowoman
The Seven
The Twilight Zone: The Complete 80s Series
Welcome to Sudden Death

NEW MULTI-FILM COLLECTIONS ON BLU-RAY
Blumhouse of Horrors: 10-Film Collection (Universal)
Contains: The Purge, Ouija, The Boy Next Door, Unfriended, The Visit, Split, Get Out, Happy Death Day, Truth or Dare, and Ma.

Universal 10-Film Sci-Fi Collection
Contains: 12 Monkeys, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Lucy, Oblivion, Pacific Rim: Uprising, Pitch Black, Repo Men, Serenity, Seventh Son, and Waterworld.


Thursday, October 1, 2020

GHOST SHIP Sets Sail in an All New Collector's Edition Blu-ray!


Cover art for Scream Factory's Collector's Edition Blu-ray of GHOST SHIP!
"SEA EVIL" WITH SCREAM FACTORY'S NEW BLU-RAY RELEASE OF THE 2002 DARK CASTLE  FRIGHT FLICK!

I vaguely recall the days of my youth when Dark Castle Entertainment first came on the scene with their fairly decent remake of HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL. It had a great cast and atmosphere but I felt that they totally botched the climax. Then came THIR13EN GHOSTS, another fairly solid remake of a William Castle classic, which was shortly followed by GHOST SHIP, an original feature film that has one of the most memorable opening sequences you'll see in just about any horror movie. The only thing is.... that's all I truly do remember about this tale of a haunted derelict vessel being found by a salvage team at sea. And what better way to revisit this film than with Scream Factory's new Collector's Edition release, that comes with a new director's commentary, multiple new cast & crew interviews, and a multitude of archival making of featurettes!

Synopsis: Finders keepers. Any abandoned ship floating in international waters can be claimed and towed to port by whomever is fortunate enough to find it. Or, in the case of one team of salvage experts, unfortunate enough.

In this stylish, effects-packed chiller from Dark Castle Entertainment, salvagers trained for any situation imaginable come face to horrifying face with the unimaginable after boarding a derelict luxury liner. Julianna Margulies, Gabriel Byrne, Ron Eldard and Isaiah Washington are among the hands on deck who'll confront a seafaring collector of souls. Steve Beck (THIR13EN GHOSTS) directs this frightful chiller!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 91 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0

Extras:
  • NEW! This Isn’t Real – An Interview With Actor Isaiah Washington!
  • NEW! Dark Castle At Sea – An Interview With Producer Gil Adler!
  • NEW! Every Body On Board – An Interview With Makeup Effects Supervisor Jason Baird!
  • NEW! Audio Commentary With Director Steve Beck!
  • Max On Set: Ghost Ship Featurette
  • Visual Effects Featurette
  • A Closer Look At The Gore Featurette
  • Designing The Ghost Ship Featurette
  • Secrets Of The Antonia Graza Clips
  • Mudvayne “Not Falling” Music Video
  • Theatrical Trailer

Scream Factory's Collector's Edition Blu-ray of GHOST SHIP is now available wherever Blu-rays are sold, and should cost between $25 - $29! Order a copy of this Dark Castle classic today from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY, which will net you an exclusive 18 x 24 poster featuring their newly created artwork. (While supplies last!)