Some exciting home video news came out earlier this week when it was announced that MVD Entertainment Group would be partnering up with VCI Entertainment for a slate of fall releases. MVD has their hands on a lot of physical media with their distribution of Arrow Video in North America being the most notable for Bloody Disgusting readers. VCI has been around for years restoring and preserving classic films from the 1930s and beyond. They’ve also been pretty busy in the genre world releasing titles like The City of the Dead.

Not sure the specifics on how things are going to work between MVD and VCI but it looks like MVD will be handling distribution for VCI which likely means VCI titles will be more wildly available and if that’s the case then everybody wins. Whatever the case may be they have already announced two new horror titles. First up is Ruby, a supernatural thriller starring Piper Laurie that was actually released this past Tuesday. You can order it now from Amazon. The second title due for a November 7th release is Satan’s Cheerleaders.

Ruby is actually a film that is completely new to me but looks awesome. Satan’s Cheerleaders, on the other hand, I do remember from when I was younger. We had the film on VHS when I was little, problem around 6ish. During that time I used to watch stuff on VHS all the time, mostly cartoons. One day I came across this and thought it said Santa’s Cheerleaders so I put it on. Boy was I surprised. I only vaguely remember the film but I look forward to re-visiting it and this time I’ll have a better idea of what to expect.

Here’s to hoping this is just the start and we soon get more titles from MVD and VIC. Check out the full details and trailers for each film below!

Ruby [Blu-ray + DVD]
Christened in blood. Raised in sin. She’s sweet sixteen, let the PARTY begin.
First time on Blu-ray from a new 2K film transfer from the original 35mm negative of the original theatrical version. She’s sweet sixteen and her mama (Piper Laurie – the mother in the horror classic Carrie) wants to send her away. The deaf-mute daughter retaliates by calling up the spirit of her murdered father and in one terrifying night of horror, he exacts his revenge.

Bonus Materials

• 2K Film Transfer and Restoration
• 2001 David Del Valle Video Interview with Director, Curtis Harrington
• Commentary Track – Dir: Curtis Harrington & actress Piper Laurie
• Sinister Image Episode – David Del Valle Interviews Curtis Harrington- Vol 1
• Sinister Image Episode – David Del Valle Interviews Curtis Harrington- Vol 2
• 2017 Commentary Track with David Del Valle & ‘Curtis Harrington’ expert – Nate Bell
• Liner Notes by Nate Bell
• Original Theatrical Trailer – Restored HD
• Includes a Bonus DVD copy!

Satan’s Cheerleaders [Blu-ray + DVD]
The Satanic kitsch classic!
Benedict High School’s cheerleaders aren’t shy and sweet. Will the cheerleaders succumb to the dark ritual of sexual sacrifice and death that’s been plotted for them’ Only those who dare watch will know!

Bonus Materials

• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations
• Original Uncompressed Dual Channel Mono Audio
• Audio commentary from writer / director Greydon Clark
• Photo Gallery