Originally released to Blu-ray by the now defunct Olive Films label (good riddance!), THE BOOGENS returns to the realm of physical media with an all-new 4K restoration from Kino Lorber on Tuesday, January 30th! Initially I was not a fan of this low-budget creature feature, but after seeing it at a past Exhumed Films 24-Hour Horrorthon with a crowd, I had a complete change of heart!
With its unique carnivorous cave-dwelling critters, likeable cast, and talented canine actor (Tiger!), THE BOOGENS hits all the right notes and has rightfully earned a cult following over the past few decades! And now the time has come for those of us who already own the previous Olive Films' disc to make the important decision on whether to upgrade or be content with what we already have. Is THE BOOGENS worth the leap to 4K? Well, let's examine what this new disc offers up and then make an informed decision fellow collectors!
Synopsis: In a small town near Denver, two young men explore a long-abandoned mine recently re-opened by a group of miners, leading to horrifying consequences. Unaware of the evil that has been unleashed, soon, one by one, people begin to disappear! The grisly truth is eventually revealed and a young couple is forced to confront the unknown in order to save their lives… and the entire town! After 100 years they have reawakened… Prepare to meet THE BOOGENS!
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 96 minutes | 4K UHD: Region Free - Blu-ray: Region A
Video - 4K UHD: 2160p (HDR10) - Blu-ray: 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English 5.1 Surround & Lossless 2.0 Audio
Extras:
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| Reversible Cover Art. |
- NEW! 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE (DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM)!
- NEW! Audio Commentary by Actor Jeff Harlan and Film Historian Howard S. Berger!
- 2012 Audio Commentary by Director James Conway, Writer David O'Malley, and Actress Rebecca Balding, Moderated by Jeff McKay!
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY)
- NEW! 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE!
- NEW! Audio Commentary by Actor Jeff Harlan and Film Historian Howard S. Berger!
- 2012 Audio Commentary by Director James Conway, Writer David O'Malley, and Actress Rebecca Balding, Moderated by Jeff McKay!
- William Munns: The Man Who Made The Boogens: Featurette by Howard S. Berger with Boogens Creature Designer William Munns!
- Theatrical Trailer
- Two TV Spots
NOTE: The first run of this Limited Edition release of THE BOOGENS will also include reversible cover art and an O-Card Slipcase!
Kino's shiny new 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray combo of THE BOOGENS should cost between $25 - $40 and (as stated earlier) will be available on January 30th! While I think there's enough new stuff to warrante an upgrade, I'm likely going to hold off on getting a copy at the moment (biding my time until the next big Kino sale). But don't let that stop you from adding THE BOOGENS to your personal movie collection gang! Treat yourself and order a copy now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from KINO LORBER!
And for those of you who don't yet own a 4K player, don't sweat it: THE BOOGENS will be also be released on Blu-ray disc on the same day!
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