WILD EYE RELEASING BRINGS TODD SHEETS' MASHUP OF KILLER CLOWNS AND NATURAL DISASTERS TO DVD!
In the aftermath of SHARKNADO and LAVALANTULA, I guess it was only a matter of time before a movie like this would come to pass. From director Todd Sheets (BONEHILL ROAD, HI-DEATH, GRINDSPLOITATION) comes CLOWNADO, a film about evil clowns that have the power to create tornadoes? Huh... I will say this, you gotta give Todd Sheets some extra points for creativity.
Synopsis: A troupe of murderous circus clowns are trapped in a tornado by a witches' spell and travel the midwest destroying everything and everyone in their path while seeking revenge on the woman who imprisoned them. Along the way a stripper, Elvis impersonator, truck driver, teen runaway, and a dude get caught up in the supernatural showdown between a femme fatale and the boss clown from hell.
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 90 minutes | Region 1
Video - 480p Fullscreen (1.33:1)
Audio - ?
Extras:
Behind The Scenes featurette.
Director's Commentary
Joel Wynkoop: The Human Hurricane
Trailers
Stills & Trailer: (Click on image to enlarge them.)
CLOWNADO is already available to rent or buy digitally from AMAZON, but if you prefer physical media (like I do!) then grab this insane indie horror flick on DVD on September 17th! It should cost around $14, and is available to order now from AMAZON and BULL MOOSE!
ON DECEMBER 5TH, SCREAM FACTORY GRANTS EVERY HORROR FAN'S CHRISTMAS WISH WITH THEIR AMAZING COLLECTOR'S EDITION OF "SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT!"
SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT is a mean-spirited little slasher flick that many of us have grown to love over the years. Initially pulled from theaters due to protests from angry parents, the film found an audience on home video, and built up a healthy cult following!
And though it has been released on DVD (and Blu-ray) by Anchor Bay in the past, this new release from Scream Factory looks to be the last copy of this film that any of us will ever have to buy!
Oh man, I hope this is under my tree this Christmas! That would be KILLER!
Synopsis: Community leaders tried to stop the release. The P.T.A. fought to ban it. Now one of the most controversial slasher films of all time is back in a new high-definition release! This new edition of the horror holiday favorite has been restored from the original vaulted film negative.
SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT is the heartwarming story of little Billy Chapman who was traumatized by his parents' Christmas Eve murder, then brutalized by sadistic orphanage nuns. But when grown-up Billy is to dress as jolly St. Nick, he goes on a yuletide rampage to "punish the naughty!" Santa Claus is coming to town ... and this time he's got an axe! Robert Brian Wilson and Scream Queen Linnea Quigley star in this jaw-dropping horror classic that a nation of angry mothers still cannot stop!
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 79 & 85 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - TBA
Extras:
NEW! Original Theatrical And Unrated Versions Of The Film Taken From and all-new 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative!
NEW!Slay Bells Ring: The Story Of Silent Night,
Deadly Night – Featuring Interviews With Writer Michael Hickey,
Co-Executive Producers Scott J. Schneid And Dennis Whitehead,
Editor/Second Unit Director Michael Spence, Composer Perry Botkin, And
Actor Robert Brian Wilson!
NEW! Oh Deer! – An Interview With Linnea Quigley!
NEW! Christmas In July –Silent Night, Deadly Night Locations – Then And Now
NEW! Audio Commentary With Actor Robert Brian Wilson And Co-Executive Producer Scott J. Schneid!
Original Theatrical Trailer
Original TV Spots And Radio Spot
Audio Commentary By Michael Hickey, Perry Boykin, Scott J. Schneid, and Michael Spence.
Audio Interview With Director Charles E. Sellier, Jr.
Santa’s Stocking Of Outrage
Poster And Still Gallery
New cover art! Lots of new extras! An all new HD transfer of both cuts of the film! Could you ask for anything more? Well.... YES! Also coming out on December 5th (while supplies last), Scream Factory is also releasing a LIMITED EDITION release of this cult classic! (Only 2,000 copies available!) Not only will it come with an exclusive 18x24 rolled poster featuring Joel Robinson's new cover art, but it will also have a limited edition 8-inch Billy action figure from NECA! And holy cow, does this figure capture the likeness of Robert Brian Wilson perfectly! Take a look for yourself below!
Billy is here to PUNISH.... YOUR BANK ACCOUNT!
Once again, both editions of Scream Factory's SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT are available on Tuesday, December 5th! You can order the standard Collector's Edition now at AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or from SHOUT! FACTORY (which will net you a poster and early delivery of your 2-disc Blu-ray).
However, the Limited Edition is only available directly from SHOUT! FACTORY's website! On the plus side though, shipping is FREE and you will receive your items a full week early! Either way, get this release pre-ordered gang because it is going to be incredible!
ON JULY 19TH, SCREAM FACTORY RELEASES THE LAST "RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD" BLU-RAY RELEASE YOU'LL EVER HAVE TO BUY! IT'S TIME FOR AN UPGRADE ZOMBIE FANS!
Ho-lee crap! I knew this title was coming from Scream Factory later this year but never did I think that it'd be on par with Scream Factory's outstanding 3-disc ARMY OF DARKNESS release! Read onward and try not to drool too much Vault Dwellers!
Film Synopsis: Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the cemetery, those brain-eating zombies are back and hungry for more tasty mortals! A fiendish mix of outrageous humor and heart-stopping terror, THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD is a veritable smorgasbord of fun (LA Herald-Examiner) filled with skin-crawling jolts, eye-popping visuals and relentless surprise!
On his first day on the job in a medical supply warehouse, poor Freddy (Thom Matthews) unwittingly releases nerve gas from a secret U.S. military canister, unleashing an unbelievable terror. The gas re-animates an army of corpses, who arise from their graves with a ravenous hunger for human brains! And luckily for those carnivorous cadavers, there is a group of partying teens nearby, just waiting for their brains to be devoured!
Writer/director Dan O’Bannon (ALIEN, LIFEFORCE) puts an uproarious spin on the zombie apocalypse movie in 1985’s cult classic THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, starring Clu Gulager (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST. 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE, FEAST), James Karen (MULHOLLAND DRIVE, INVADERS FROM MARS), and Don Calfa (WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S).
Considered one of the campiest undead romps of its time, the film helped launch the career of scream queen Linnea Quigley (NIGHT OF THE DEMONS, SORORITY GIRLS IN THE SLIMEBALL BOWL-O-RAMA) and features a killer soundtrack with tracks from many songs from punk artists such as The Cramps, T.S.O.L. SSQ and 45 Grave.
Disc Specs:
Color | Rated R | 91 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1!
Disc 1 Extras:
NEW 2K scan of the inter-positive
NEW Audio Commentary with Gary Smart (co-author of The Complete History of the Return of the Living Dead) and Chris Griffiths.
Audio Commentary with director Dan O’Bannon and Production Designer William Stout
Audio Commentary with the cast and crew featuring Production Designer William Stout and actors Don Calfa, Linnea Quigley, Brian Peck, Beverly Randolph, Allan Trautman
The Decade of Darkness – featurette on ‘80s horror films (23 minutes)
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
Still Gallery – Posters, Lobby Cards, Movie Stills and Behind-the-Scenes photos
Still Gallery – Behind-the-Scenes photos from special make-up effects artist Kenny Myers’ personal collection
Zombie Subtitles for the Film
In Their Own Words – The Zombies Speak
Disc 2 Extras:
NEW!The FX of the Living Dead with Production Designer William Stout, FX make-up artists William Munns, Tony Gardner, Kenny Myers and Craig Caton-Largnet, Visual Effects artists Bret Mixon and Gene Warren Jr. and actor Brian Peck (Expanded Version) (30 minutes)
NEW!Party Time: The Music of The Return of the Living Dead with music consultants Budd Carr and Steve Pross and soundtrack artists Dinah Cancer (45 Grave), Chris D (The Flesh Eaters), Roky Erickson, Karl Moet (SSQ), Joe Wood (T.S.O.L.), Mark Robertson (Tall Boys) plus musicians Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks) and John Sox (The F.U.’s, Straw Dogs), (Expanded Version) (30 minutes)
NEW!HORROR’S HALLOWED GROUNDS – revisiting the locations of the film
Return of the Living Dead Workprint – includes 20 minutes of additional footage (in Standard Definition)
More Brains: A Return to the Living Dead – The definitive documentary on The Return of the Living Dead (120 minutes)
A Conversation with Dan O’Bannon – His final interview (28 minutes)
The Origins of the Living Dead - an interview with John A. Russo (16 minutes)
The Return of the Living Dead– The Dead Have Risen – interviews with cast members Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Brian Peck, Thom Mathews, Beverly Randolph, Linnea Quigley and more… (21 minutes)
Designing the Dead – interviews with writer/director Dan O’Bannon and production designer William Stout (15 minutes)
HOLY JUMPED-UP, BALD-HEADED JESUS PALOMINO! A new 2K scan?! Three audio commentaries?! Two still galleries?! A WORKPRINT?! This blows the previous MGM releases out of the water! There's nothing to think about here folks: If you love this movie, you NEED this Collector's Edition from Scream Factory!
Once again it is due out on July 19th, and you can order it now from AMAZON.COM, or get it directly from SHOUT! FACTORY! If you choose the latter method, you will receive your RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD goodness TWO WEEKS EARLY with an 18 x 24 poster of the new cover art!
Note: There was a Deluxe Edition of this available for pre-order, but it is SOLD OUT. The only difference between the deluxe and standard release was the inclusion of a second poster and alternate slipcover art by Joel Robinson, that would have shipped three weeks early.
Though it's not a guarantee, if you missed out on this, you can try to e-mail the powers that be at Shout! Factory (info@shoutfactory.com) and get yourself on the cancellation list. So in the event that someone changes their mind and cancels their order, you could benefit!
