SHOUT SELECT KNOCKS A TITLE OFF OF MY BUCKET LIST WITH THEIR NEW BLU-RAY RELEASE OF THIS JOE DANTE CLASSIC!
Everyone seems to openly give their love to Joe Dante's GREMLINS, THE HOWLING, PIRANHA, or THE 'BURBS, while his kid-centric sci-fi film EXPLORERS goes largely unmentioned. (And if I'm wrong about that well.... good!) So it brings me great joy in sharing this news Vault Dwellers: As of May 25th, EXPLORERS is available on Blu-ray disc! Initially only available on DVD from Paramount, the movie makes its HD debut with two different cuts (sadly neither is a director's cut), deleted scenes, new making-of featurette, & more! If you're excited as I am to own this Collector's Edition release, then read on!
Synopsis: The visionary dreams of three curious and adventuresome young boys become an exciting reality in Explorers, the action-fantasy from acclaimed director Joe Dante, who combines keen humor, warmth and fantasy with unexpected twists.
In their makeshift laboratory, the boys use an amazing discovery and their ingenuity to build their own spaceship and launch themselves on a fantastic interplanetary journey. A galaxy of adventure for the whole family, EXPLORERS stars a young River Phoenix (STAND BY ME, SNEAKERS) and Ethan Hawke (TRAINING DAY, REALITY BITES).
Disc Specs: Rated PG | Color | 106 & 109 minutes | Region A Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1) Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Extras:
Includes The Home Video & Theatrical Cuts Of The Film!
NEW!A Science Fiction Fairy Tale: The Story Of
Explorers – Featuring New Interviews With Director Joe Dante,
Screenwriter Eric Luke, Star Ethan Hawke, And More! (65 min.)
NEW! Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary By Joe Dante!
NEW! Interviews With Cinematographer John Hora And Editor Tina Hirsch!
Theatrical Trailer
As of tomorrow (May 25th) Shout Select's Collector's Edition of EXPLORERS will be available, wherever Blu-ray discs are sold, and should cost between $23 - $29. Treat yourself and relive the magic of this film by picking up a copy today from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY. (Note: The collectible poster that Shout! was offering through their site when you ordered this movie is officially OUT OF STOCK.)
NEW HORROR ANTHOLOGY OFFERS UP FIVE NEW TALES OF THE MACABRE FROM SEVERAL LEGENDARY DIRECTORS!
I've probably said this before in a previous post, but I am a huge sucker for Horror anthologies - It just feels like you're getting more bang for your buck! And what really caught my eye with NIGHTMARE CINEMA (other than Mickey Rourke as "The Projectionist") is the talent behind the camera!
Synopsis: In this twisted horror anthology, five strangers are drawn to an abandoned theater and forced to watch their deepest and darkest fears play out before them. Lurking in the shadows is the Projectionist (Rourke), who preys upon their souls with his collection of disturbing films. As each reel spins its sinister tale, the characters find frightening parallels to their own lives.
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 119 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?
Extras:
None.
NIGHTMARE CINEMA comes to DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, September 3rd, and is relatively cheap: It should only cost between $12 - $14! Though it appears to be a bare bones disc, the price is right and word on the street is that it is actually pretty decent. However, if you're still on the fence then watch the trailer below. If that convinces you, order a copy of NIGHTMARE CINEMA today from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD!
RAPEY GHOSTS, EXPERIMENTAL PIRANHA, AND CLASSIC HAMMER HORROR ARE ON SCREAM FACTORY'S MENU THIS WEEK!
It's week's like this, that I wish I had way more expendable income! On June 11th (i.e. tomorrow!) Scream Factory is unleashing new Collector's Editions of THE ENTITY and FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN (both of which I really need to see), as well as a Limited Edition Steelbook of Joe Dante's PIRANHA, which comes with a new 4K transfer, Roger Corman commentary, and (if you order directly from Shout! Factory) an exclusive lithograph! Continue reading about this trio of new releases to get even more excited Vault Dwellers!
THE ENTITY (1983 - COLLECTOR'S EDITION)
Synopsis: Oscar-nominee Barbara Hershey (the INSIDIOUS series, BLACK SWAN) stars as Carla Moran, a hard-working single mother whose life becomes a nightmare when she is attacked in her bedroom by someone – or something – that she cannot see. Disbelieved by her friends and dismissed by skeptical psychiatrists, Carla begins to lose her grip as she is repeatedly attacked in her car, in the bath, and even in front of her children. Could this be a case of hysteria, a manifestation of childhood sexual trauma, or something even more horrific? Seeking help from a group of daring parapsychologists, Carla will attempt an unthinkable experiment: to seduce, trap and ultimately capture the depraved spectral fury that is THE ENTITY.
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 125 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo 2.0, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS-HD Master Audio 4.1
Extras:
NEW!Inner Strength – An Interview With Actress Barbara Hershey!
NEW! Seeing Is Believing – An Interview With Actor David Labiosa!
NEW! High Dread – An Interview With Composer Charles Bernstein!
NEW! Spirits & Sprocket Holes – An Interview With Editor Frank J. Urioste!
NEW! Audio Commentary With Author/Filmmaker Daniel Kremer (Sidney J. Furie: Life And Films)!
Trailers From Hell – The Entity With Audio Commentary By Luca Guadagnino (Suspiria - 2018)!
The Entity Files Featurette
Original Theatrical Trailer
Original TV Spots
Original Radio Spots
Still Gallery
THE ENTITY will be available at most Blu-ray retailers on Tuesday, June 11th and should cost between $25 - $28! Get your copy of this supernatural rape-fest now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY (which also comes with an 18 x 24 poster of the new cover artwork)!
FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN (1967 - COLLECTOR'S EDITION)
Synopsis: She's a vision of loveliness ... with a murderous mission from beyond the grave!
In this "most conceptually wild and outrightly science-fictional of the Hammer Frankenstein films" (Moria Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Film Review), Baron Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) and Dr. Hertz (Thorley Walters) are embarking upon an experiment to capture the souls of the dead and impose them into other bodies. When their assistant, Hans (Robert Morris), is unjustly accused of murdering his girlfriend Christina's father and is himself put to death, the two men claim his body and trap his soul in their laboratory. Meanwhile, Christina (Susan Denberg) is consumed with grief over the death of her beloved Hans and commits suicide.
Frankenstein and Dr. Hertz are able to transfer Hans' soul into Christina's healed body, which results in a vision of beauty. Their experiment appears successful until Frankenstein discovers that Christina's seductive appetites are being driven by the spirit of Hans and his passion for revenge ...
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 92 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.66:1)
Audio - English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Extras:
NEW! 2K Scan From The Original Film Elements!
NEW! Audio Commentary With Author/Film Historian Steve Haberman And Filmmaker/Film Historian Constantine Nasr!
NEW! Interview With Actor Robert Morris!
NEW! Interview With Camera Assistant/Clapper Loader Eddie Collins And 2nd Assistant Director Joe Marks!
Audio Commentary By Actors Derek Fowlds, Robert Morris, And Film Historian Jonathan Rigby!
World Of Hammer Episode The Curse Of Frankenstein.
World Of Hammer Episode Hammer Stars: Peter Cushing.
Hammer Glamour Featurette
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
Radio Spots
Still Galleries – Movie Stills, Posters, And Lobby Cards
It's great to see another Hammer Horror title make it to Blu-ray! (Even better? There are a lot more coming later this year!) Scream's Collector's Edition of FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN arrives on Blu-ray on June 11th at most Blu-ray retailers, and should cost between $25 - $28! Add this classic Horror titles to your collection now by ordering it from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY (which will also net you a cool 18 x 24 poster featuring this disc's new artwork)!
PIRANHA (1978 - LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK)
Synopsis: While searching for missing teenagers, novice skip tracer Maggie McKeown (Heather Menzies) and one of the locals, town boozer Paul Grogan (Bradford Dillman) stumble upon a top-secret Army laboratory doing genetic research on piranha fish for the purpose of developing biological warfare. When they are accidentally released from the compound, the deadly school of eating machines head downstream and eat everything, and anything, in their path.
Just when you thought it was safe to go in the river ...
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 92 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English: LPCM 2.0 & Dolby Digital 2.0
Extras:
NEW! 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative Approved By Director Joe Dante!
NEW! Audio Commentary With Executive Producer Roger Corman!
Audio Commentary With Director Joe Dante And Producer Jon Davison.
The Making Of Piranha – Interviews With Executive Producer Roger
Corman, Director Joe Dante, And Actors Dick Miller, Belinda Balaski And
More...
Behind-The-Scenes Footage
Bloopers And Outtakes
Stills Galleries
Behind-The-Scenes Photo Gallery Featuring Photos From Creature Designer/Animator Phil Tippett's Archives.
Additional Scenes From The TV Version
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
Radio Spots
Ugh, I really hate to double-dip but the new Corman commentary and 4K transfer (and gorgeous new artwork) are admittedly very enticing! Scream Factory's Limited Edition Steelbook is also available on the 11th and goes for between $20 - $25. Get it now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or from SHOUT! FACTORY (especially if you want the exclusive lithograph)!
JOE DANTE'S ODE TO WILLIAM CASTLE, AND THE ATOMIC MONSTER MOVIES OF THE 1950S, GETS A FANTASTIC BLU-RAY RELEASE FROM SHOUT SELECT!
When you hear Joe Dante's name, you typically think of THE HOWLING, PIRANHA, THE EXPLORERS, THE 'BURBS, or GREMLINS! Heck, you might even recall INNERSPACE! But odds are you, like so many others, have forgotten all about his fantastic 1993 Comedy MATINEE! Taking definite inspiration from William Castle (the undisputed king of the movie gimmick), this Dante classic will put a smile on your face, and make you wish that MANT! were a real 50's b-movie!
Synopsis: John Goodman is at his uproarious best as the William Castle-inspired movie promoter Lawrence Woolsey, who brings his unique brand of flashy showmanship to the unsuspecting residents of Key West, Florida.
It's 1962, and fifteen-year-old fan Gene Loomis (Simone Fenton) can't wait for the arrival of Woolsey, who is in town to promote his latest offering of atomic power gone berserk, Mant! But the absurd vision of Woolsey's tale takes on a sudden urgency as the Cuban Missile Crises places the real threat of atomic horror just 90 miles off the coast.
With the help of Woolsey's leading lady, Ruth (Cathy Moriarty), the master showman gives Key West a premiere they'll never forget. Anything can happen in the movies, and everything does in this hilarious tribute to a more innocent (and outrageous) time in American cinema.
Disc Specs:
Rated PG | Color | 99 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?
Extras:
NEW! Master Of The Matinee – An Interview With Director Joe Dante!
NEW! The Leading Lady – An Interview with Cathy Moriarty!
NEW!MANTastic! The Making Of A Mant
NEW! Out Of The Bunker – An Interview With Actress Lisa Jakub!
NEW! Making A Monster Theatre – An Interview With Production Designer Steven Legler!
NEW! The Monster Mix – An Interview With Editor Marshall Harvey!
NEW! Lights! Camera! Reunion! – An Interview With Director Of Photography John Hora!
Paranoia In Ant Vision – Joe Dante Discusses The Making Of The Film.
MANT! – The Full Length Version Of The Film With Introduction By Joe Dante!
Vintage Making Of Featurette
Behind The Scenes Footage Courtesy Of Joe Dante
Deleted And Extended Scenes Sourced From Joe Dante’s Workprint
Still Galleries
Theatrical Trailer
WOW! That is a lot of supplemental material on this release - I am so stoked for this disc! MATINEE comes to Collector's Edition Blu-ray from Shout Select on Tuesday, January 16th! This release currently costs anywhere from $22 - $28, and can be ordered now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY (which will net you a cool 18 x 24 poster featuring Shout Select's new artwork)!
ON SATURDAY, MAY 20TH, HUDSON HORROR SHOW RETURNS TO ITS OLD STOMPING GROUNDS FOR TWELVE HOURS OF 35MM MADNESS!
Just when you think that Chris Alo and friends cannot top the lineups of previous Hudson Horror events, they up the ante yet again! Gaze in wide wonder at the killer lineup of films being screened in 35mm at Hudson Horror Show XV, save the date, and snap up tickets as soon as they go on sale, because this event WILL SELL OUT! For more details on the films and tickets, read the official press release below and get excited!
"Welcome to prime-time bitches, it's Hudson Horror Show #15! It’s been a long time coming, but our next show is locked and loaded and will take place on Saturday May 20th, 2017 at our home, the South Hills Cinema 8 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Tickets are just $38.00 in advance (only available at www.hudsonhorror.com), and will go on sale at approximately 10AM on this Sunday, February 26th. So what are we showing?? You wanna know, don’t you?
We’ll start off with not one but TWO MYSTERY MOVIES!! One is actually a MYSTERY MOVIE and the other is a MYSTERY HORRORMOVIE. (See what we did there?) No real clues yet, but let’s just say that even though one of them isn’t a horror movie, that doesn’t mean it’s not incredibly bloody and violent!
Our buds at the world’s best home video label Vinegar Syndrome are proud to present a rare 35mm screening of SLAUGHTERHOUSE! This late 80’s slasher is grimy and gruesome, but still so much fun. Just missing the slasher craze by a few years, if you’ve never seen this flick before, now is your chance to see it on the big screen.
The maniacal Jordan G from The B-Movie Film Vault is out of the asylum once again, and this time is sponsoring a 30th anniversary screening of THE HIDDEN! This sci-fi horror cult classic is a true roller coaster ride and only Jordan is crazy enough to bring it to you!
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, you still get nibbled to death by the frenzy that is PIRANHA! Joe Dante’s 1978 classic is one of the most requested titles by you, the Hudson Horror audience. With a cast that includes Kevin McCarthy, Barbara Steele and that guy Dick Miller, PIRANHA is a movie that you will just eat up!
Lastly, but not least, we are equally looking forward to a 30th anniversary screening of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS! One of the most popular entries in the famed franchise, we’ll be laughing along to Freddy’s dated puns almost as much as we are rockin’ to Dokken!
As usual, lobbies at the theater will be packed to the gills with vendors selling t-shirts, DVDs, Blu-rays, toys, posters and so much more. Interested in being a vendor? Got a question? Send an email chris@hudsonhorror.com. Tickets are not needed to shop the vendor’s area, but you WILL need a ticket to watch the movies. And yeah, you will need to decide before purchasing your tickets which screening room you want to sit in (Theater #1 or Theater #6). Both rooms get the same movies, just in a slightly different order.
Again, tickets go on sale at 10AM this Sunday February 26th at www.hudsonhorror.com. Get them before they are gone! And we’ll see you on May 20th in Poughkeepsie for Hudson Horror Show #15!"
I love Grey Matter Art's posters so much, but they have yet to do a cool design for any of my all-time favorite films.... Oh wait, nevermind!
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Joe Dante's awesome sci-fi adventure, THE EXPLORERS, Grey Matter Art has commissioned a cool new print from Joe Dante's Trailers from Hell! Scope out the new poster created by artist Francesco Francavilla below!
This is AWESOME! Growing up, THE EXPLORERS was one of my "go to" movies whenever I got tired of seeing THE GOONIES go on their dangerous treasure hunt. Even now, thirty years later, the effects hold up extremely well, as does the acting of the film's main stars! Damn, I wanna go watch it right now!
This fantastic poster is only a mere $45.00, and is limited to 150 prints. You can grab yours tomorrow from Grey Matter Art's online shop when it goes on sale at 1:00 PM EST!
The art of the movie poster is clearly not dead; keep up the awesome work guys!
