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Pushed Back Again, Scream Factory’s ‘TCM: Next Generation’ Blu-ray Will Include Two Cuts and Commentary
Since being announced, Scream Factory‘s Collector’s Edition Blu-ray release of Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation has already hit a couple snags, the first of which was the company being forced to remove stars Matthew McConaughey and Renee Zellweger from the cover art. Now, the release date has been pushed back yet again.
Originally set for release on September 25, the Blu-ray was recently bumped to October 30. Then it was bumped to November 13. The new date, as of today? December 11.
Scream announced today, “We will have two cuts of the film + Director commentary! More extras to be announced next month.”
Here are some other early details on the release:
• This will be branded as a “Collector’s Edition” that will come with a slipcover (guaranteed for three months after its original release date). U.S. and Canada territories (Region A).
• Extras and specs are still in progress and will be announced soon. What Scream can confirm is that they will have a high-definition transfer of the theatrical cut. It seems they have now obtained the extended version, which they were hoping to include.
• The newly-commissioned artwork pictured below comes from Joel Robinson. This art will be front-facing and the reverse side of the wrap will the original theatrical poster design.
After four years, terror finally comes home. Zach Cregger’s Barbarian will arrives in physical format for the first time on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray SteelBook.
Look for the stunning SteelBook that features brand-new art by Creepy Duck Design to arrive on August 11.
Special features will include:
- Audio Commentary with Zach Cregger & Roy Lee
- ‘Behind Barbarian’ featurette
- Deleted Scenes
That’s thrilling news, considering nearly a year ago Cregger was lamenting the lack of progress on the release. “I have banged the drum, made phone calls, and tried my best to get some sort of physical media,” Cregger said of Barbarian. “I’m not making headway, and it kind of bums me out.”
In the film, starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long, a young woman books a rental home, only to discover that a man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to spend the evening, but soon discovers that there’s a lot more to fear than just an unexpected house guest.
This is long overdue for the film’s fans. I wrote in my review, “All rules get tossed out the window, resulting in a confrontational and chilling feature that slams into you like a freight train and leaves you breathless. It’s smartly written, well crafted, and boasts a fantastic cast committed to the insanity. More importantly, it’s the type of violent, ruthless, and bloody horror that leaves a mark.”
Of course, Cregger has since made even bigger waves in horror with Weapons. His Resident Evil arrives soon after his debut feature, Barbarian, makes its long-awaited home video release.
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