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‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ 1 and 2 Getting Brand New Blu-ray Release from 101 Films in the UK

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Announced over the weekend, 101 Films is bringing the Christmas fear this holiday season with the Blu-ray set Silent Night, Deadly Night: Parts 1 and 2, releasing November 9.

The original slasher classic and its infamous sequel come to Blu-ray for the first time in the UK in limited edition, special ‘rigid slipcase’ packaging, featuring brand new artwork.

101 Films explains, “Included is a booklet featuring new writing on Christmas horror and an interview with songwriter Morgan Ames, and three extras-packed discs, including the Theatrical and Extended Unrated versions of the first film. Pre-order from the 101 Films store and receive an exclusive pack of Silent Night, Deadly Night Christmas cards, while stocks last.”

SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT

DISC ONE: Theatrical Version: 4K scan of the original camera negative • R-Rated Theatrical Trailer & VHS Trailer • TV Spots • Radio Spot

DISC TWO: Extended Unrated Version: 4K scan of the original camera negative with standard definition inserts • 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 • Oh Deer! – An interview with Linnea Quigley • Christmas in July – Silent Night, Deadly Night Locations – Then and Now • Audio commentary with actor Robert Brian Wilson and co-executive producer Scott J. Schneid • Audio commentary with Michael Hickey, Perry Botkin, Scott J. Schneid and Michael Spence • Audio interview with director Charles E. Sellier, Jr. from Deadpit Radio (Extended Version) • Santa’s Stocking of Outrage • Poster and Still Gallery

SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT: PART 2

2K Scan of an archival theatrical print • Audio commentary with director Lee Harry, and actors Eric Freeman and James Newman • Slay Bells Ring Again: The Story of Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 – Featuring interviews with co-writer/director Lee Harry, Actors Eric Freeman, James Newman, Elizabeth Kaitan, Darrel Guilbeau and Kenny McCabe, and makeup effects artist Christopher Biggs • Garbage Days Are Here Again – A Look at the Film’s Locations • Ricky Today – A short film featuring a 2018 interview with Ricky Caldwell • I Don’t Sleep – An extended interview with makeup effects artist Christopher Biggs • Audio commentary by co-writer/director Lee Harry, co-writer Joseph H. Earle, and actor James Newman • Theatrical Trailer

Important to note that the UK release is locked to Region 2/B.

The release can be pre-ordered through 101’s website.

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Gateway Horror Classic ‘The Gate’ Returns to Life With Blu-ray SteelBook in May

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One of my personal favorite horror movies of all time, 1987’s gateway horror classic The Gate is opening back up on May 14 with a brand new Blu-ray SteelBook release from Lionsgate!

The new release will feature fresh SteelBook artwork from Vance Kelly, seen below.

Special Features, all of which were previously released, include…

  • Audio Commentaries
    • Director Tibor Takacs, Writer Michael Nankin, and Special Effects Designer & Supervisor Randall William Cook
    • Special Effects Designer & Supervisor Randall William Cook, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Craig Reardon, Special Effects Artist Frank Carere, and Matte Photographer Bill Taylor
  • Isolated Score Selections and Audio Interview
  • Featurettes:
    • The Gate: Unlocked
    • Minion Maker
    • From Hell It Came
    • The Workman Speaks!
    • Made in Canada
    • From Hell: The Creatures & Demons of The Gate
    • The Gatekeepers
    • Vintage Featurette: Making of The Gate
  • Teaser Trailer
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spot
  • Storyboard Gallery
  • Behind-the-Scenes Still Gallery

When best friends Glen (Stephen Dorff) and Terry (Louis Tripp) stumble across a mysterious crystalline rock in Glen’s backyard, they quickly dig up the newly sodden lawn searching for more precious stones. Instead, they unearth The Gate — an underground chamber of terrifying demonic evil. The teenagers soon understand what evil they’ve released as they are overcome with an assortment of horrific experiences. With fiendish followers invading suburbia, it’s now up to the kids to discover the secret that can lock The Gate forever . . . if it’s not too late.

If you’ve never seen The Gate, it’s now streaming on Prime Video and Tubi.

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