DIRECTED BY ALEXANDRE AJA AND PRODUCED BY SAM RAIMI, THIS NEW KILLER GATOR FLICK IS A GUARANTEED GOOD TIME!
When it comes to films featuring man-eating crocodiles or alligators, I'm typically first in line to check it out! That being said, I totally missed out on CRAWL during its theatrical run this Summer, so I'm definitely going to go out of my way to watch it next week when it hits Blu-ray! If you are a fan of "natural horror" films as well, then you'll definitely want to pick up a copy of CRAWL on October 15th! Or, if you're impatient, you can watch it digitally right now!
When a massive hurricane hits her Florida hometown, Haley (Kaya Scodelario) ignores evacuation orders to search for her missing father (Barry Pepper). Finding him gravely injured in the crawl space of their family home, the two become trapped by quickly encroaching floodwaters. As time runs out to escape the strengthening storm, Haley and her father discover that the rising water level is the least of their fears!
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 88 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.39:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, & Thai 5.1 Dolby Digital
Extras:
Introduction to Alternate Opening (00:23)
Alternate Opening (04:50)
Alligator Attacks (01:31)
Beneath Crawl - Featurette (28:01)
Category 5 Gators: The VFX of Crawl - Featurette (11:34)
Deleted and Extended Scenes (05:52)
Paramount's Blu-ray (and DVD) of CRAWL arrives in stores on Tuesday, October 15th and should cost around $23! Order yourself a copy of this killer gator flick today from AMAZON or BULL MOOSE!
"THE EVIL DEAD" RETURNS IN YET ANOTHER NEW HOME VIDEO RELEASE!
Egads! I have purchased the entirety of the EVIL DEAD franchise in various formats over the years, and it looks like I may end up doing it again! Raimi's classic original makes its debut on 4K Ultra HD, though it is far from being a definitive release. I guess that means that we'll eventually get a "Deluxe Edition" that is packed with extras, and most likely a 4K release of EVIL DEAD II in the near future!
Synopsis: THE EVIL DEAD, director Sam Raimi’s (DARKMAN, THE QUICK AND THE DEAD,
ARMY OF DARKNESS) first feature film, is a true cult classic in every
sense of the word. Originally released in 1982, THE EVIL DEAD tells the
tale of a group of friends who go to a cabin in the woods, where they
encounter an unspeakable evil lurking in the forest. They find the
Necronomicon Ex Mortus ("The Book of the Dead"), and the taped translation of the
text.
Once the tape is played, the evil is released. One by one, the
teens become deadly zombies. With only one remaining (Bruce Campbell - Ash vs. Evil Dead, BUBBA HO-TEP, MANIAC COP),
it is up to him to survive the night and battle THE EVIL DEAD.
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 85 minutes | Region A
Video - 2160p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD
Extras:
Audio Commentary with writer-director Sam Raimi, producer Robert Tapert, and star Bruce Campbell!
While I'm sure many fans will snap up this release, I'm sure that some will be disappointed by the lack of an original Mono audio track, and dearth of special features. Still, the draw of seeing THE EVIL DEAD in twice the resolution of its previous Blu-ray release is hard to pass up, especially since this disc only costs between $16 - $18! You can order a copy of this 4K Ultra HD release now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD!
Synopsis: Christine Brown (Alison Lohman, OFFICER DOWNE) is on her way to having
it all: a devoted boyfriend (Justin Long, JEEPERS CREEPERS), a
hard-earned job promotion, and a bright future. But when she has to make
a tough decision that evicts an elderly woman from her house, Christine
becomes the victim of an evil curse. Now she has only three days to
dissuade a dark spirit from stealing her soul before she is dragged to
hell for an eternity of unthinkable torment.
Director Sam Raimi (The EVIL DEAD Trilogy, DARKMAN) returns to the horror genre with a vengeance
in the film that critics rave is "the most crazy, fun and terrifying
horror movie in years" (Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly)!
Disc Specs:
Rated PG-13 | Color | 99 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.40:1)
Audio - ?
"LOOK AT ALL THESE EXTRAS!"
Extras: DISC ONE
NEW! HD Master Of The Theatrical Cut Taken From The 2K Digital Intermediate!
Production Diaries - With Behind-the-scenes Footage And Interviews
With Co-writer/director Sam Raimi, Actors Allison Lohman, Justin Long,
David Paymer, Dileep Rao, Lorna Raver, Special Effects Guru Greg
Nicotero, Director Of Photography Peter Deming, and More!
Vintage Interviews With Director Sam Raimi And Actors Alison Lohman And Justin Long.
TV Spots
Theatrical Trailer
DISC TWO
NEW! HD Master Of The Unrated Cut Taken From The 2K Digital Intermediate!
NEW! To Hell And Back – An Interview With Actress Alison Lohman!
NEW! Curses! – An Interview With Actress Lorna Raver!
NEW!Hitting All The Right Notes – An Interview With Composer Christopher Young!
Still Gallery
DRAG ME TO HELL: COLLECTOR'S EDITION is now available at AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, and SHOUT! FACTORY. Pick up a copy today and enjoy hours of extras, plus two cuts of the film!
Paul (Caan) and Jennifer (Ross) are a pair of wealthy Upper East Side socialites who like to amuse themselves by playing twisted and occasionally sadistic mind games.
But when a mysterious woman (Signoret) shows up at their door and begins to exhibit uncanny psychic abilities, the rules change … and the stakes become higher – and deadlier – than ever before.
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 100 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - ?
Synopsis: "A VILLAGE POSSESSED BY UNSPEAKABLE EVIL …"
When a doctor and his wife move to a coastal village, they encounter strange and terrifying things: the town harbors an ancient evil that demands ritual sacrifice! For seven consecutive nights, the undead Knights Templar come from the sea to demand the horrific deaths of the town's young women.
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 89 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?
Extras:
NEW! Audio Commentary By Rod Barnett And Troy Guinn Of The Podcast, NaschyCast!
Theatrical Trailer (In English)
NIGHT OF THE SEAGULLS is currently out on Blu-ray (though one has to wonder if the other films, which have long been distributed by Blue Underground, are coming next) and can be purchased at AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.
GET SCREAM FACTORY'S GROOVY 3-DISC COLLECTOR'S EDITION OF "ARMY OF DARKNESS" ON OCTOBER 27TH!
I am a lifelong fan of Sam Raimi's EVIL DEAD series, and I've purchased all three films so many times, in so many formats. Thankfully, with the rise of Blu-ray disc, I've gotten relatively definitive editions of the first two films. All that stood in my way of having the ultimate high-def collection of the original EVIL DEAD TRILOGY, was the lack of a be-all and end-all ARMY OF DARKNESS Blu-ray release.
Until now.....
Film Synopsis: Back to do battle with the hideous "Deadites," Bruce Campbell returns to the role of Ash, the handsome, shotgun-toting, chainsaw-armed department store clerk from S-Mart's housewares division. Demonic forces time warp him – and his '73 Oldsmobile – into England's Dark Ages, where he romances a beauty (Embeth Davidtz, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and faces legions of the undead. Can Ash save the living from the evil dead, rescue his girlfriend, and get back to his own time?
On October 27, 2015, SCREAM FACTORY is proud to present ARMY OF DARKNESS Collector’s Edition, featuring the Theatrical Cut of the film, the Director’s Cut (with 15 minutes of extra footage), the International Cut and the TV version (in standard definition). This definitive collector’s edition of ARMY OF DARKNESS is jam-packed with a wealth of bonus content, including new interviews with star and co-producer Bruce Campbell and the cast, special make-up effect artists Howard Berger, Tony Gardner, Robert Kurtzman, and Greg Nicotero, audio commentary, alternate and deleted scenes and much more – all collected in a special 3-Disc Blu-ray set!
A must-have for loyal fans, movie collectors, pop culture enthusiasts and fans of Bruce Campbell to complete their entertainment library, ARMY OF DARKNESS Collector’s Edition also contains a collectible cover featuring newly rendered retro-style artwork and a reversible cover wrap featuring original theatrical key art.
Blu-ray Specs:
Color | Region A
DISC ONE
Rated R | 81 minutes
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0
DISC TWO
Not Rated | 96 minutes
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0
DISC THREE
Not Rated | 88 minutes (International Cut) & 90 minutes (TV Cut)
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio (5.1 & 2.0)
Special Features: DISC ONE
NEW! MEDIEVAL TIMES: THE MAKING OF ARMY OF DARKNESS, featuring interviews with star & co-producer Bruce Campbell, actors Marcus Gilbert, Ted Raimi, Timothy Quill, Richard Grove, Bill Moseley, Patricia Tallman and Angela Featherstone, director of photography Bill Pope, editor Bob Murawski, production designer Anthony Tremblay, composer Joseph Lo Duca, costume designer Ida Gearon, special make-up effects artists Howard Berger, Tony Gardner, Robert Kurtzman and Greg Nicotero, "Pit Bitch" performer and effects artist William Bryan, mechanical effects artist Gary Jones, first assistant director John Cameron, visual effects supervisor William Mesa, and stunt coordinator Christopher Doyle! (96 min.)
Original Ending
Original Opening With Optional Commentary by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell
Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots
Home Video Promo
DISC TWO
Audio Commentary with director Sam Raimi, actor Bruce Campbell and co-writer Ivan Raimi.
NEW! Additional Behind-The-Scenes Footage From KNB Effects (55 min.)
Vintage Creating The Deadites Featurette (21 min.)
Vintage "Making Of" Featurette
Extended Interview Clips with Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell and Robert Tapert
DISC THREE
NEW! 4K Scan Of The International Inter-positive!
Television Version With Additional Footage (90 min., Standard Definition (1.33:1), DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0)
Theatrical Trailer
NEW! Still Galleries With Rare Behind-The-Scenes Photos from production designer Anthony Tremblay, visual effects supervisor William Mesa, and special make-up effects artists Tony Gardner and KNB EFX, Inc. (Over 200 Stills!)
NEW! Still Gallery Of Props And Rare Photos from the collection of super fan Dennis Carter Jr.
NEW! Storyboards for Deleted or Alternate Scenes
Vintage The Men Behind The Army Featurette (19 min.)
Holy cow! I think it is safe to say that I will never have to buy another edition of ARMY OF DARKNESS as long as I live! This 3-disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray release hits retailers on October 27th . You can order it right now at AMAZON.COM and most likely receive it by Halloween! Or...
If you order it directly from SHOUT! FACTORY, you will get this Blu-ray release TWO WEEKS EARLY, and you will also get an 18 x 24 poster of the new Blu-ray cover art! If you're a huge EVIL DEAD fan, then option two here is a no-brainer!
So what are you waiting for "You Primitive Screwheads?!" Order your copy ASAP!
