Horror News https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/ Horror movie news, reviews, interviews, videos, podcasts and more Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:06:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.9 https://i0.wp.com/bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cropped-bd_circlelogo.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Horror News https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/ 32 32 38024669 New Home Video Label Video Visions Launches With ‘Dead Lover’ And ‘Fuck My Son!’ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3968842/new-home-video-label-video-visions-launches-with-dead-lover-and-fuck-my-son/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3968842/new-home-video-label-video-visions-launches-with-dead-lover-and-fuck-my-son/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:06:39 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3968842 Veteran independent film producer and Cartuna founder James Belfer has launched a new home video label, Video Visions, and its initial lineup, including Dead Lover and X-Rated Fuck My Son!, is available for preorder now. The company will release Limited Edition, Collector’s Edition, and Standard Edition Blu-rays; the discs will be designed in close collaboration […]

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Veteran independent film producer and Cartuna founder James Belfer has launched a new home video label, Video Visions, and its initial lineup, including Dead Lover and X-Rated Fuck My Son!, is available for preorder now.

The company will release Limited Edition, Collector’s Edition, and Standard Edition Blu-rays; the discs will be designed in close collaboration with filmmakers and sold directly on Video Visions’ website.

As of today, the online store is open for business, with a physical store titled Video Visions Too in Chatham, NY, set to open its doors in 2027. 

The press release notes that titles in the collection run the gamut from “festival darlings to fringe favorites, and lean toward visceral, provocative, experimental, and DIY works that will get the canonical treatment Belfer feels they deserve.”

Included in that are upcoming physical releases of Grace Glowicki’s Dead Lover, with a Stink-O-Vision card included; the rotoscope-animated folk-horror and Latvia’s 2026 Oscar entry Dog of God; and a collector’s edition of Todd Rohal’s Fuck My Son!

The former is a theatre lover’s dream, whereas the latter exploitation flick is designed to offend. Joe Lipsett wrote in his TIFF review, “But the film is frustratingly repetitive, particularly in the saggy back half when it is too content to rely on rape jokes and simply screaming its own title for comedic effect. By the time Fuck My Son! reaches the first of its two drawn-out endings (denoted by separate title cards), the film might as well be torturing us alongside Sandi.”

Indie comedy darling Hundreds of Beavers is also available, complete with furry slipcase.

Vidio Visions’ upcoming slate is below, but which titles drop each month remains a mystery until a pre-order window opens each lunar cycle.

Coming Soon
Adam Green’s Aladdin | Adam Green | 2015 | A hyper-sensory, poetic, and humorously modern take on the classic Arabian Nights tale that explores technology, repression, greed, and true love.

AJ Goes to the Dog Park | Toby Jones | 2024 | When dogs are banned from his favorite park, a Fargo man embarks on a surreal and wildly absurd mission to save it.

Cash Cow | Matt Barats | 2022 | A struggling actor explores early Mormon historical sites as he anxiously awaits the national broadcast of his Domino’s Pizza commercial.

Dance Freak | Alan Resnick, Robby Rackleff | 2025 | A dangerous experiment goes awry resulting in a Dance Freak running wild.

Dog of God | Lauris Ābele, Raitis Ābele | 2025 | In a rain-soaked 17th century Livonian village, a stolen relic sparks witchcraft accusations, and an 80-year-old self-proclaimed werewolf arrives with a mysterious gift: The Devil’s Balls.

Edie Arnold is a Loser | Kade Atwood, Megan Rico | 2026 | A timid Catholic-school dork starts a punk band and becomes an icon to the losers, while pissing off the hot girls, the nuns, and one horny altar boy.

Empress of Darkness | Nick DiLiberto | 2020 | An Empress slain, a world cursed to darkness, and one man hunted by an evil horde. Nick DiLiberto’s hand-drawn follow-up to Nova Seed.

The Golden Spurtle | Constantine Costi | 2025 | Contenders from around the world descend on a Scottish Highland village to compete for the title of World Porridge Champion.

The Hyperboreans | Cristóbal León, Joaquín Cociña | 2024 | From the makers of The Wolf House: a psychiatrist and actress films a script dictated by a voice in her patient’s mind, haunted by a Chilean Nazi writer’s shadow.

NUTS! | Penny Lane | 2015 | The unbelievable true story of John Romulus Brinkley, a Kansas doctor who discovered he could cure impotence by transplanting goat testicles into men.

Nova Seed | Nick DiLiberto | 2016 | In an age of men and beasts, mankind’s only hope of stopping the Mad Doctor Mindskull lies out of reach… within the Nova Seed.

Olivia & the Clouds | Tomás Pichardo Espaillat | 2024 | Olivia hides a past love under her bed. A surreal, shape-shifting animated exploration of how love lingers, from the Dominican Republic.

Our Nixon | Penny Lane | 2013 | Nixon’s top aides filmed the presidency on Super 8, then went to prison. Their seized home movies, forgotten for 40 years, seen for the first time.

Prometheus’ Garden | Bruce Bickford | 1988 | Inspired by the Greek myth of Prometheus, Bruce Bickford’s legendary 28-minute claymation epic unfolds as a dreamlike, violent struggle for survival.

The Reveries Trilogy | Graham Mason | 2018-2025 | Two mysterious drifters never speak; their inner monologues carry us across absurdist one-liners, weird tales, and stream-of-consciousness musings.

Sultana’s Dream | Isabel Herguera | 2023 | Inspired by Begum Rokeya’s 1905 feminist utopia Ladyland, a Spanish artist travels India tracing the visionary world – and the woman who imagined it.

The Timekeepers of Eternity | Aristotelis Maragkos | 2021 | Mr. Toomey tears paper to control his childhood monsters. When he wakes mid-flight to find most of the passengers gone, the paper nightmare threatens to rip everything apart.

Wasteland | Jonni Pepper-GoLions | 2019 | A five-part hand-drawn anthology about isolation, mental illness, and the subjectivity of reality, from DIY animator Jonni Pepper-GoLions.

When You Get to the Forest | Eric Power | 2023 | Overwhelmed, Dana seeks solace on a hiking trail from her youth – and awakens alone in a strange forest with one new companion: a talking cat.

 

 

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‘The Munsters: The Complete Series’ Blu-ray Release Restores All 70 Classic Episodes Plus 3 Movies! https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3968220/the-munsters-the-complete-series-blu-ray-release-restores-all-70-classic-episodes-plus-3-movies/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3968220/the-munsters-the-complete-series-blu-ray-release-restores-all-70-classic-episodes-plus-3-movies/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:45:27 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3968220 The classic television series The Munsters will make its worldwide Blu-ray debut with The Munsters: The Complete Series Limited Edition set, coming soon from Imprint Films. Pre-orders open October 15 for the Limited Edition Large Blu-ray Hardbox set, which features all 70 classic episodes of the television series along with three of The Munsters feature […]

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The classic television series The Munsters will make its worldwide Blu-ray debut with The Munsters: The Complete Series Limited Edition set, coming soon from Imprint Films.

Pre-orders open October 15 for the Limited Edition Large Blu-ray Hardbox set, which features all 70 classic episodes of the television series along with three of The Munsters feature films.

Imprint Films previews, “The television studio backlots of ’60s California were alive with quirky families – a golden moment in American television where supernatural sitcoms ruled the airwaves, with Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, My Favourite Martian, and The Addams Family striking a chord with primetime viewers. But one family stood out as the quirkiest of them all.

“The Munsters live at 1313 Mockingbird Lane, certain that they are a perfectly ordinary American family, and cannot for the life of them understand why the neighbors keep running away screaming. Over 70 beloved episodes, we get to know Herman, a gentle giant who bears more than a passing resemblance to Frankenstein’s monster; his vampire wife Lily; her father Grandpa, an alchemist and sometimes Count Dracula; their werewolf son Eddie; and their niece Marilyn.

“Imprint Television is proud to have scanned and restored all 70 episodes from the original series, presented here in high-definition for the first time worldwide, alongside 17 brand NEW audio commentaries, hours of archival Special Features, the 1966 film Munster, Go Home, and the two television movies The Munsters’ Revenge (1981) (in a NEW 2026 restoration) and Here Come the Munsters (1995).”

Highlights of the jam-packed set include…

  • two Hardcases featuring flip lenticular artwork, housing all 14 Blu-ray discs;
  • a large-format Hardcover Episode Guide Book;
  • a full-colour matte laminated 27″ x 40″ folded print of the original poster for Munster, Go Home (1966 film);
  • eight Lobby Cards featuring original production character portrait photography

Starring Fred Gwynne as the lovable Herman, Yvonne De Carlo as Lily, and Al Lewis as the irrepressible Grandpa, The Munsters made an enormous impact on television and popular culture, and today remains as warm, funny, and endlessly charming as the day it first aired.

This strictly Limited Edition packaging features a large hardbox with a holographic finish, spot gloss embossing, and a removable PVC slipcover with partial printing.

Learn more over on the Imprint Films website now.

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‘Saw V’, ‘Saw VI’ and ‘Saw VII’ Get Upgraded to 4K Ultra HD This November https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3967655/saw-v-saw-vi-and-saw-vii-get-upgraded-to-4k-ultra-hd-this-november/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3967655/saw-v-saw-vi-and-saw-vii-get-upgraded-to-4k-ultra-hd-this-november/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:33:35 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3967655 Lionsgate brought franchise sequels Saw II, Saw III and Saw IV to 4K Ultra HD last Halloween season, and we’ve learned this week that three more Saw sequels get the treatment this year. Saw V, Saw VI, and Saw VII get their own 4K + Blu-ray + Digital SteelBook releases on November 10, and the Amazon […]

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Lionsgate brought franchise sequels Saw II, Saw III and Saw IV to 4K Ultra HD last Halloween season, and we’ve learned this week that three more Saw sequels get the treatment this year.

Saw V, Saw VI, and Saw VII get their own 4K + Blu-ray + Digital SteelBook releases on November 10, and the Amazon Exclusive releases are up for pre-order on Amazon now.

In Saw V, “Forensics expert Hoffman (Costas Mandylor) goes on the hunt in order to protect the secret that he is the newest person to carry on Jigsaw’s (Tobin Bell) legacy.”

And then in Saw VI, “Hoffman is seemingly the last person alive to carry on the Jigsaw legacy. But when his secret is threatened, Hoffman must go on the hunt to eliminate all loose ends.”

And finally in Saw VII (aka Saw 3D), “As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw’s brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror.”

All three 4K Ultra HD movies will include previously released special features.

Check out the official SteelBook artwork for the three Saw sequels below.

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Slasher ‘New Fears Eve’ Brings the Bloody New Year’s Party to Blu-ray This Week https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3967648/slasher-new-fears-eve-brings-the-bloody-new-years-party-to-blu-ray-this-week/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3967648/slasher-new-fears-eve-brings-the-bloody-new-years-party-to-blu-ray-this-week/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:11:25 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3967648 If the scream gets caught in your throat, The Doctor will cut it out. New Years-themed slasher movie New Fears Eve from producer Jeffrey Reddick (Final Destination) is now streaming on Screambox, and the retro slasher is next headed to Blu-ray later this week. New Fears Eve slashes into Blu-ray on September 18. Grab your copy now. […]

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If the scream gets caught in your throat, The Doctor will cut it out. New Years-themed slasher movie New Fears Eve from producer Jeffrey Reddick (Final Destination) is now streaming on Screambox, and the retro slasher is next headed to Blu-ray later this week.

New Fears Eve slashes into Blu-ray on September 18. Grab your copy now.

In New Fears Eve from directors P.J. Starks & Eric Huskisson…

“When three co-workers are forced to host their company’s annual New Year’s Eve party, they’re not prepared for an unexpected guest: a serial killer dubbed “The Doctor,” who targets the party and turns the night of celebration into a bloodbath and fight for survival.”

The cast includes Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Dave Sheridan (Scary Movie), Hannah Fierman (V/H/S), Lily Claire Harvey, Jay Woolston, Alyssa Rhoads, Roni Jonah, Turner Vaughn and Jesse MacDonald. The film’s Special Effects were handled by Taintbad Productions’ Stephen J. Hodke with Isa Suzanne and Blaze Bolden. 

Stream New Fears Eve on Screambox now!

P.J. Starks previews, “I’m a huge fan of slashers. Particularly the 1980s. I repeatedly watch Hell Night, My Bloody Valentine, Madman, The Prowler, and the like. It was only a matter of time before I conceived my own take on the sub-genre. Once I came up with the title, which randomly popped into my head one day, it was a matter of fleshing out the story.”

“The film is chocked full of gore and guts, not to mention a fuck ton of dick jokes,” Starks continues. “Think Office Space meets Scream meets Office Christmas Party meets Terror Train. It has heart and it has fart. There’s also over forty plus all practical kills in the movie. Eric and I both are big fans of in-camera special effects so gore hounds should have a blast with our movie. We know we won’t please everyone, but we believe there’s something for most everyone in our holiday comedy slasher.”

Eric Huskisson adds in a statement of his own, “You will be introduced to The Doctor, the antagonist of the story. He will wreak his surgical madness in some elaborate kills that everyone will be talking about long after they have seen the movie. I am excited Screambox subscribers will get to see what true low budget indie horror is all about.”

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‘Bride of Re-Animator’ 4K Review: A Glorious Tribute to One of the Goriest Sequels of the ’90s https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3966804/bride-of-re-animator-4k-review/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3966804/bride-of-re-animator-4k-review/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:55:08 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3966804 The night before principal photography was set to begin on the long-awaited sequel to Re-Animator, Bride of Re-Animator, director Brian Yuzna‘s house caught fire. It was his second feature as a director; the script had gone through quite a bit of tumult (to the point that a completed shooting script barely existed), and it had […]

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The night before principal photography was set to begin on the long-awaited sequel to Re-Animator, Bride of Re-Animator, director Brian Yuzna‘s house caught fire. It was his second feature as a director; the script had gone through quite a bit of tumult (to the point that a completed shooting script barely existed), and it had taken six years to get the movie to production in the first place. It’s a minor miracle Yuzna even stuck around. 

This is the narrative that emerges through the jam-packed special features lineup on Ignite Films’ new 4K remaster of Bride of Re-Animator, a gnarly and glisteningly gory movie even by the standards of the classic original. It almost didn’t happen; it took a long time to get going, and by the time it was going, it wasn’t exactly a well-oiled machine with a massive budget to play with. But it happened, and now it’s got the box set release it deserves. 

I first came upon Bride of Re-Animator in the VHS era, so on the surface level it’s just great to see a Yuzna-approved 4K version of this thing out in the world, where you can see every hand-sculpted vein, every wild gag, every beam of light rendered not just with detail, but with an eye toward preserving the kind of intimate zaniness of the film.

So much of Bride of Re-Animator takes place in a basement, as Herbert West (Jeffrey Combs) and Dan Cain (Bruce Abbot) try to wield a new and improved version of their glowing green re-animator serum to take things beyond simple restoration and into the realm of creation. It’s dingy, it’s dark, and it’s cramped, and yet cinematographer Rick Fichter finds so many places to put unexpected light, from the stained glass windows around the house to the strategically placed bulbs around the lab, that the film just crackles with a quirky sci-fi glow. It looks gorgeous, and the 4K never lets go of the Gothic shadows in service to bringing in even more light, so it still looks balanced and intentional.

Throw in solid audio, including that witty Richard Band score, and even the more affordable standard edition (Bloody Disgusting was sent the Deluxe Edition Box Set, which includes everything except the new finger creature collectible phone holder) will be a welcome addition to your collection. 

But then we get into the new features, headlined by Till Death Do Us Part: Making Bride of Re-Animator, a 60-minute documentary featuring Yuzna, Combs, Abbott, Fichter, Band, makeup effects legend Howard Berger, and more. As making-of docs go, it’s pretty standard fare, but the interviews are gold, as the cast and crew discuss the more comedic tone, the troubled production, the gore, and more, covering everything from the influence of The Bride of Frankenstein to Yuzna’s house fire and the stress that added to a movie that basically never shows the stress of making it in any shot.

Other new features, like lobby cards and a commentary track from Sarah Sherman, feel like you’re watching a movie with your cool horror-comedy friend, and it’s a blast to explore all the new wrinkles in this film’s still-expanding legacy. I would have loved more new deep dives, particularly devoted to the makeup effects, but this certainly doesn’t feel incomplete. 

One of the reasons those of us who went crazy for the golden age of DVD bonus features 25 years ago long for box sets like this one, with new commentaries and documentaries and other treats, is because when they’re done properly, they tell a story unto themselves. There’s the narrative of the film, but there’s also the narrative of the people who made it, what they were thinking and feeling and fighting to achieve in that moment in their lives, and how it makes them feel now.

Mere weeks before this box set arrived at my door, we found out we’d lost makeup effects legend Screaming Mad George, who developed the look of Herbert West’s many orphaned mutant creations in the film. His absence adds weight to this release, lends more meaning to how hard all of these young, crazy, creative people worked, and accentuates the power of the kind of raw imaginative energy that went into this movie.

That’s the narrative here. Bride of Re-Animator is the story of a scientist breaking all the rules, but it’s also the story of a group of horror luminaries somehow finding a way to make one of the best horror sequels of all time, and this box set not only points to that; it expounds on it. It gives us more of the story, with all the heart and chaos and humor that it implies, and that makes it a delight from slipcase to essay, lobby cards to commentaries. It’s about as complete as a release like this can get.

Bride of Re-Animator is now available in 4K from Ignite Films.

 

 

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‘Horror of Dracula’ – Hammer’s Epic 7-Disc 4K Set With Never-Seen Footage Is Now Available for Pre-Order! https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3966607/horror-of-dracula-hammers-epic-7-disc-4k-set-with-never-seen-footage-is-now-available-for-pre-order/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3966607/horror-of-dracula-hammers-epic-7-disc-4k-set-with-never-seen-footage-is-now-available-for-pre-order/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:13:21 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3966607 Hammer horror classic Dracula aka Horror of Dracula starring Christopher Lee is back with a brand new definitive edition physical media release, and it’s up for pre-order now. The Dracula 4K Limited Collector’s Edition features a brand new 4K restoration of the classic film, notably including previously cut scenes and footage that has been unseen for 60 years. Cut […]

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Hammer horror classic Dracula aka Horror of Dracula starring Christopher Lee is back with a brand new definitive edition physical media release, and it’s up for pre-order now.

The Dracula 4K Limited Collector’s Edition features a brand new 4K restoration of the classic film, notably including previously cut scenes and footage that has been unseen for 60 years.

Cut by censors and distributors at the time of the film’s original release, the lost footage was discovered in a Warner Bros. warehouse, and the unseen footage runs around three minutes long.

Hammer previews, “For over six decades, Hammer’s Dracula was cut, censored, and buried… until now.”

Inside this brand new release, you’ll find Dracula as director Terence Fisher intended it: five versions of the film, including the uncensored UK and US cuts. And for the first time ever, the editor’s workprint: the rough, unfinished cut that went back and forth between Hammer and the censors as they fought over what audiences would be allowed to see. It’s the only surviving cutting copy for any Hammer film; no other workprint like it exists for any Hammer title, anywhere.

The release also includes over 22 hours of new content, including Lee’s own niece, Dame Harriet Walter, on the real Christopher Lee, Dacre Stoker on his great-granduncle’s novel, and Doug Bradley narrating a dramatised reading of an unfilmed Hammer script.

Here’s everything you’re getting in this massive release…

  • Seven discs in a stylish digipak: two UHDs and five Blu-rays, with the UHD content duplicated on Blu-ray.
  • Five iterations of Dracula: uncensored UK version, UK theatrical version, uncensored US version (Horror of Dracula), US theatrical version, editor’s workprint.
  • Brand-new 5.1 mix for both sets of uncensored and theatrical versions of the film alongside the original mono film soundtrack.
  • Packaged in a high-end, leather-feel slipcase with debossed foil titling.
  • Rigid inner box featuring new artwork by illustrator and artist Robert Sammelin.
  • Double-sided poster.
  • Eight art cards featuring facsimiles of the original cinema lobby cards.
  • 200-page book featuring new articles on the film, cast and crew.
  • 60-page comic featuring a reprint of the comic strip from legendary 1970s magazine The House of Hammer.
  • English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Japanese subtitles on each version of the film.

The Disc content comprises:

  • Dracula workprint: A unique Hammer artefact, this rough, work-in-progress version of the film was the one assembled during post-production and is almost certainly the element that went back and forth between Hammer and the BBFC as they haggled over cuts. No other Hammer workprints are known to exist.
  • Proving Them Wrong: The Christopher Lee that people saw in interviews was what he wanted the public to see – but that was not the man himself. Dame Harriet Walter, actor and Lee’s niece, in conversation with Lee’s biographer Jonathan Rigby, discuss their own experiences of this complex man, his life and his ambitions.
  • The Road to Dracula: Tony Dalton, author of Terence Fisher: Master of Gothic Cinema, writer Stephen Laws, Hammer expert and writer Wayne Kinsey and Little Shoppe of Horrors publisher Dick Klemensen examine Terence Fisher’s pre-1957 work and the path he trod that lead him inexorably to Castle Dracula.
  • The Sound of Dracula: James Bernard’s biographer David Huckvale examines the man, his influences, his initial struggles and his relationship with both Hammer and the shadowy figure that followed him from childhood through to his final composed work: Dracula.
  • Victim of His Imagination: written in the early 1970s, this Hammer script treatment about Dracula creator Bram Stoker remained unfilmed – until now. Adapted by actor/writer James Swanton, this dramatised reading channels the blood-and-thunder melodrama of a Henry Irving performance, bringing to life a tantalising what-if from Hammer’s archive.
  • Gothic for Christians: Hellraiser star Doug Bradley narrates a brand-new video essay that considers Terence Fisher’s personal convictions, directorial style and Gothic body of work for Hammer as a foundational influence on cinematic horror.
  • You Look Like a Teddy Bear Now: Actor Janina Faye, in conversation with Wayne Kinsey, looks back at her career and work for Hammer.
  • Janina Faye reads Stoker: archive featurette from 2012.
  • Bram, Dacre and Dracula: Dacre Stoker – best-selling author, teacher and Bram’s great grand-nephew – discusses the ongoing relevance of Stoker’s seminal novel and its many adaptations and reworkings.
  • James Bernard 1994 Interview: archive interview courtesy of Manchester’s Festival of Fantastic Films.
  • Liberated After Dark?: Lucy Bolton, writer and film historian Pamela Hutchinson and Stacey Abbot, Professor of Film, discuss the importance of the female characters in Hammer’s Dracula, the actors who portrayed them and the performances they gave.
  • Of Mod(el)s and Monsters: The iconic shot of Dracula disintegrating – now to be seen uncensored on this set – was created by special effects wizard Sydney Pearson, a veteran of many Hammer and other British films. Wayne Kinsey and Dick Klemensen take a look at the man’s work and his legacy.
  • The Measure of a Hero: A video essay by Heather Wixson, who examines Peter Cushing’s nuanced performance as Van Helsing and how it set the pattern for everything that followed.
  • Blood, Bites and Boundaries: Dr Sian Barber, author and expert on cinema censorship, examines Hammer’s run-ins with the BBFC over Dracula.
  • Park Watch and Scream: Many Americans watched Dracula – and other Hammer films – in drive-in theatres, a viewing experience with no equivalent in the UK. Guy Barefoot, film scholar and author, gives a primer on this particular slice of cultural Americana.
  • Dracula Jr: then-child actor Paul Cole reminisces about his time working at Bray on Dracula.
  • The Eagle Has Landed: Wayne Kinsey, current proud owner of one of the stone eagles from Castle Dracula, tells its story.
  • Resurrecting Dracula: A look behind-the-scenes at how the new 4K restoration of the uncut version of Dracula was created.
  • Lords of Darkness: Jonathan Rigby and James Swanton candidly discuss and critique the 20th century-filmed adaptations of Stoker’s original novel and the problems inherent in doing it well.
  • Sidebar: Film critic and writer Tim Lucas discusses the (Horror of) Dracula with artist and writer Stephen R. Bissette.
  • World of Hammer: A Hammer clip series from 1990, this episode gives an overview of Dracula and the Undead. Narrated by Oliver Reed.
  • Dracula Reborn: archive featurette from 2012 discussing the making of a Hammer classic.
  • The Demon Lover: archive featurette from 2012 considering Stoker’s original novel and its continued re-invention.
  • Censoring Dracula: archive featurette from 2012 covering the BBFC’s relationship with Hammer over Dracula
  • New commentary with Lucy Bolton, Professor of Film Philosophy, and actor and film historian Jonathan Rigby, author of English Gothic.
  • New commentary with writers Lizbeth Myles and Paul Cornell, creators of the widely acclaimed Hammer House of Podcast.
  • New commentary with writer/producer Dr Steve Haberman and film-maker and film historian Constantine Nasr.
  • New commentary writer, filmmaker and film programmer Heidi Honeycutt and cult movie expert Toby Roan.
  • New commentary with screenwriter Lauren Barnett and writer John Hamilton.
  • Archive commentary with Hammer expert Marcus Hearn and Jonathan Rigby.
  • Film Materials: Censor card, clapperboards, titles, trailers and 8mm cutdowns.
  • Image Gallery: A gallery of stills and publicity material alongside tracks from James Bernard’s score.

The Booklet comprises:

  • New article: Bruce G. Hallenbeck looks at the making of Hammer’s definitive horror.
  • New article: James Swanton discusses Don Houghton’s Victim of His Imagination, which he has revived as a dramatised reading for this set.
  • New article: Wayne Kinsey investigates Bernard Robinson and Don Mingaye’s superb set design.
  • New article: Andy Murray takes a look at the top twelve film at the British box office for 1958.New article: Barry Forshaw remembers that time he had cause to indulge in an interview with THE vampire.
  • New article: Wayne Kinsey, in a companion piece to his larger article, takes a look at the sets made for Dracula.
  • New article: Andy Murray unpicks an influential 1958 Variety article written following Dracula’s success.
  • New article: Gayle Sequeira examines how Dracula departed from convention to create something quite revolutionary.
  • New article: Wayne Kinsey compares Jimmy Sangster’s shooting script against the screen version of Hammer’s most (in)famous film.
  • Archive Melissa Stribling interview from 1978.New article: Sarah Morgan profiles Melissa Stribling, who gave a standout performance as Mina in Sangster and Fisher’s Dracula.
  • New article: Miriam Balanescu examines celluloid vampires, Christopher Lee’s Dracula and the rise of the romantic cannibal film.
  • New article: Legendary horror writer Ramsey Campbell reminisces about his passion for horror films – and the frustration of trying to see them uncut in cinemas.

Pre-order your copy in the UK from Hammer and in the US from Movie Zyng now. The UK release date for pre-order arrivals is October 26 while the U.S. release date is October 27, 2026.

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‘Bloody Psycho’ 4K Review: A Wild Piece Of Italian Horror Finds The Spotlight On Physical Media https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3966377/bloody-psycho-4k-review-a-wild-piece-of-italian-horror-finds-the-spotlight-on-physical-media/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3966377/bloody-psycho-4k-review-a-wild-piece-of-italian-horror-finds-the-spotlight-on-physical-media/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:45:23 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3966377 Bloody Psycho is not a great movie. That’s not just me saying that; critic and historian Rachael Nisbet, who takes on commentary duties for Vinegar Syndrome‘s new 4K restoration of Leandro Lucchetti‘s supernatural slasher, says the same thing, and I’d imagine a lot of the film’s other admirers would agree. We are not here to […]

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Bloody Psycho is not a great movie. That’s not just me saying that; critic and historian Rachael Nisbet, who takes on commentary duties for Vinegar Syndrome‘s new 4K restoration of Leandro Lucchetti‘s supernatural slasher, says the same thing, and I’d imagine a lot of the film’s other admirers would agree.

We are not here to watch profound, masterpiece cinema, nor are we here to watch something that changed the horror game. 

What we are here to watch, though, is something Vinegar Syndrome has long specialized in spotlighting: Weird, creative, flawed movies that are still more fascinating and memorable than half the new releases you’ll find on most streaming services right now. Watching this new disc, I was kind of awed, not by how great the film is, but just how singular it feels to watch it. That’s the kind of classic horror cinema we should be celebrating, which makes this disc a welcome new addition to the 4K ranks. 

A straight-to-video release as part of the “Lucio Fulci Presents” line of Italian horror released in the 1980s, the movie largely unfolds in an Italian castle, as parapsychologist and “energy healer” Dr. Werner Vogler (Peter Hintz) arrives for healing sessions with the castle’s owner, Mrs. Rezzori (Brigitte Christensen). But there’s more to this house than one woman in a wheelchair who’d pretty clearly like to seduce him. The more Vogler looks around, the more he finds secrets connected to a long-ago death, a ghost haunting the castle’s closed wing, and a beautiful young woman named Micaela (Loes Kamma) at the center of it all. 

I’m going to spoil something for you about Bloody Psycho right up top, so avert your eyes if you’re sensitive to plot details of a 37-year-old movie: This is a slasher where the killer is a literal rotting corpse in a wheelchair. That’s not the only gimmick going on in Bloody Psycho, but it’s the best one, and by far the most memorable, particularly in 4K. This is not a film that was made with a big budget or a long production schedule with room for experimentation, nor is it a film that spends a lot of time fleshing out its characters.

It all kind of exists to serve the eerie ambience of the castle and the kills featuring the wheelchair-bound corpse, and fortunately for us, in those areas it succeeds with room to spare. The killer is a gorgeously rendered worm feast, all stringy, juicy bits of rot layered over two staring eyes, and a half-split skull, and Luchetti’s efforts to light the film with the garish tones of Mario Bava‘s color movies only add to the jaw-dropping fun of the gore. 

The castle itself is also a phenomenal piece of production value, which the film accentuates with wide shots of the path winding up and down to and from its entrance, showcasing the ancient walls now lit with modern city streetlamps. The restoration, taken from an original 16mm negative, plays up the way Lucchetti harnesses light and color – the use of red in this movie is worthy of Vittore Carpaccio – and adds visual intrigue to even the dullest moments in the film. The visual restoration is a treat, and the sound – topped off by a bonkers score by Lanfranco Perini – does the rest. Even when the movie starts to feel a bit like a car crash, you can’t really look away. 

What’s crashing in Bloody Psycho? Well, for a film that’s only 90 minutes long, it has a tough time with pacing, dragging out sequences of investigation and discovery with dialogue-less slogs through hallways that, while they do eventually pay off, can sometimes feel like a chore. The performances aren’t always up to snuff either, particularly as Bloody Psycho tries to veer into the realm of the erotic thriller in its middle act, complete with an attempt at a sexy food scene that’s neither sexy nor particularly appetizing (it is hilarious, though). 

But the stumbles here aren’t just part of the charm; they’re part of the film’s lasting appeal. As Nisbet explains in her commentary, and as we learn in featurettes ranging from cast and crew interviews to a tribute to the original distributor and its mark on Italian horror, Bloody Psycho arrived at a key moment in the world of Italian horror.

The cinema of Italy was going global in the arthouse world, which meant that a lot of the money and attention in the market was going to those prestige films, but the Italian horror maestros refused to relinquish their grip on the world horror stage. They kept creating, even in strained and strange circumstances, and Bloody Psycho is one of the films that came out of that effort to keep the trails blazed by the Bavas and Fulcis of the world open for business.

So, while it’s not a great film, Bloody Psycho does stand out as a fascinating snapshot of a moment, as well as a hell of a midnight movie. 

Bloody Psycho is now available in 4K UHD from Vinegar Syndrome. 

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‘Return to Silent Hill’ Is Now the First ‘Silent Hill’ Movie to Get an Official VHS Release! https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3966113/return-to-silent-hill-is-now-the-first-silent-hill-movie-to-get-an-official-vhs-release/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3966113/return-to-silent-hill-is-now-the-first-silent-hill-movie-to-get-an-official-vhs-release/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:12 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3966113 Can you believe that a Silent Hill movie has never been released on the VHS format? Both Silent Hill (2006) and Silent Hill: Revelation (2012) were released after the format was considered dead, but this year’s Return to Silent Hill is coming along at an interesting time. VHS is on the rise once more, and […]

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Can you believe that a Silent Hill movie has never been released on the VHS format? Both Silent Hill (2006) and Silent Hill: Revelation (2012) were released after the format was considered dead, but this year’s Return to Silent Hill is coming along at an interesting time.

VHS is on the rise once more, and director Christophe Gans’ Return to Silent Hill is now becoming the first very Silent Hill movie to get an official VHS release. Joining forces with Witter Entertainment, Bloody Disgusting brings Return to Silent Hill to collectible, fully functioning VHS!

Return to Silent Hill is arriving on VHS with two variants to choose from…

  • Slipcase w/ black VHS ($29.99)
  • Gatefold Slipcase w/ red VHS – Limited to 250 ($36.99)

The film has been modified from its original aspect ratio to 4:3 full frame for your CRTV viewing enjoyment. Make sure you watch through the credits: a behind the scenes featurette follows the film!

Grab your copy exclusively in the Bloody Disgusting shop now!

This is a pre-order item expected to ship in Quarter 4, 2026.

“When James receives a letter from his lost love Mary, he is drawn to Silent Hill—a once-familiar town now consumed by darkness. As he searches for her, James faces monstrous creatures and unravels a terrifying truth that will push him to the edge of his sanity.”

Jeremy Irvine is James alongside Hannah Emily Anderson as Mary Crane.

Christophe Gans, who also directed the 2006 feature film adaptation of Silent Hill, wrote the script for the new movie alongside Sandra Vo-Anh and William Josef Schneider.

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‘Dark Shadows’ 60th Anniversary Celebration Brings Restored Episodes to Blu-ray for First Time Ever! https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3965665/dark-shadows-60th-anniversary-celebration-brings-restored-episodes-to-blu-ray-for-first-time-ever/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3965665/dark-shadows-60th-anniversary-celebration-brings-restored-episodes-to-blu-ray-for-first-time-ever/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:37:30 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3965665 The classic horror television series “Dark Shadows” is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and the celebration will include a brand new Blu-ray release and so much more. From Dark Sky Selects, for starters, the 3-Disc Blu-ray set Dark Shadows: Volume 1 will bring 40 restored episodes of the legendary series to Blu-ray for the […]

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The classic horror television series “Dark Shadows” is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and the celebration will include a brand new Blu-ray release and so much more.

From Dark Sky Selects, for starters, the 3-Disc Blu-ray set Dark Shadows: Volume 1 will bring 40 restored episodes of the legendary series to Blu-ray for the first time ever.

Dark Shadows: Volume 1 takes a bite out of Blu-ray on September 15, 2026.

Dark Sky previews that the upcoming Blu-ray “contains 40 restored episodes in high definition for the first time plus special introductory featurette and exclusive interviews with cast members.”

With its alluring tales of Gothic mystery and supernatural intrigue, Dark Shadows became one of the most popular daytime series of all time, first airing on ABC-TV. The character of Barnabas Collins, a guilt-ridden, 175 year-old vampire brought the show tremendous success.

Released from his chained coffin after nearly two centuries, Barnabas arrives at the Collinwood estate claiming to be a cousin from England. Although noticing Barnabas’ resemblance to his “ancestor” in the foyer portrait, the Collins family does not realize he is the same Barnabas who lived at Collinwood in the late 1700s. As Barnabas settles into the Old House on the property, those around him are unaware of the horrors that will soon follow.

Additionally, exclusive collectables and 60th Anniversary merch will include a t-shirt, a music box, and a tote bag. You can order all of these items over on Dark Sky Selects now.

Created by Dan Curtis, “Dark Shadows” aired between 1966 and 1971, starring Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins. Tim Burton turned the show into a movie back in 2012.

On a related note, a brand new “Dark Shadows” animated series is in the works!

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‘Her Private Hell’ Arrives On Digital Today Ahead Of November Physical Media Release https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3965258/her-private-hell-arrives-on-digital-today-ahead-of-november-physical-media-release/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3965258/her-private-hell-arrives-on-digital-today-ahead-of-november-physical-media-release/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:44:53 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3965258 The first film in ten years from visionary director Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, The Neon Demon, Only God Forgives) is now available to watch at home. Her Private Hell will arrive on digital platforms to rent or own beginning today, August 25, followed by a 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo on November 24, 2026. In the […]

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The first film in ten years from visionary director Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, The Neon Demon, Only God Forgives) is now available to watch at home.

Her Private Hell will arrive on digital platforms to rent or own beginning today, August 25, followed by a 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo on November 24, 2026.

In the film, when a mysterious mist engulfs a futuristic metropolis, unleashing a deadly and elusive entity, a troubled young woman searches for her father. Her quest collides with an American GI on a harrowing odyssey to rescue his daughter from Hell.

Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets”), Charles Melton (“Riverdale”), Kristine Froseth (How to Blow Up a Pipeline), Havana Rose Liu (No Exit), and Diego Calva (Babylon) star.

The ensemble also includes Dougray Scott (Hitman), Aoi Yamada (Perfect Days), Shioli Kutsuna (Deadpool & Wolverine), and Hidetoshi Nishijima (Shin Ultraman).

Nicolas Winding Refn directs Her Private Hell from a script he co-wrote with Esti Giordani (“Vida”).

Pino Donaggio (Carrie, Don’t Look Now) composed the score.

Her Private Hell definitely won’t be for everyone. I wrote in my review, “While it never fully pulls you into its tangled web of artistic musings, there’s a lot to admire in a technically stunning feature this fearless in its incomprehensibility and ambition.”

The physical media release will come packed with exclusive bonus features; the 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray includes a behind-the-scenes music video, an interview with Nicolas Winding Refn, an interview with the cast, the teaser and trailer.

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‘Evil Dead Burn’ Ultimate Collector’s Edition 4K Set Releasing in the UK With Book of the Dead Pages and More https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3964620/evil-dead-burn-ultimate-collectors-edition-4k-set-releasing-in-the-uk-with-book-of-the-dead-pages-and-more/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3964620/evil-dead-burn-ultimate-collectors-edition-4k-set-releasing-in-the-uk-with-book-of-the-dead-pages-and-more/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:47:00 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3964620 Here in the United States, Sébastien Vaniček’s Evil Dead Burn is now available on Digital and headed to physical media in September. But the United Kingdom is getting a different 4K Ultra HD release for the film, and it’s being dubbed the Evil Dead Burn Ultimate Collector’s Edition. Featuring new art by Sophie Bland, the UK set […]

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Here in the United States, Sébastien Vaniček’s Evil Dead Burn is now available on Digital and headed to physical media in September. But the United Kingdom is getting a different 4K Ultra HD release for the film, and it’s being dubbed the Evil Dead Burn Ultimate Collector’s Edition.

Featuring new art by Sophie Bland, the UK set is presented in a rigid box with magnetic opening and digipak holding the UHD disc, bursting with gruesome goodies including storyboards, Book of the Dead pages, alternate poster art cards, a production notes book, and two posters.

You can pre-order the Evil Dead Burn Ultimate Collector’s Edition on Amazon now. The good news for those of us here in the United States? 4K discs are inherently Region Free!

Studiocanal’s Evil Dead Burn Ultimate Collector’s Edition releases October 12, 2026.

Extras Include…

  • The Hot Shot: Evil Dead Burn’s One-Shot Sequence
  • Evil Dead: Blazing the Trail
  • This One’s Gonna Burn

After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites—turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell—she comes to discover that the vows she took in life live on… even in death.

Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Erroll Shand and Maude Davey star in Evil Dead Burn. The film is directed by Sébastien Vaniček and written by Sébastien Vaniček & Florent Bernard. It’s produced by Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi. Executive producers are Bruce Campbell, Romel Adam, Sarah Spurway, Jose Cañas and Lee Cronin.

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Enters The Criterion Collection This November https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3963674/kpop-demon-hunters-enters-the-criterion-collection-this-november/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3963674/kpop-demon-hunters-enters-the-criterion-collection-this-november/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:34:45 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3963674 The global sensation comes to physical media with the upcoming Criterion Collection release of Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters, and the stunning artwork has been revealed. Available for pre-order now, The Criterion Collection’s 3-Disc 4K + Blu-ray, 2-Disc Blu-ray, and 2-Disc DVD releases are expected to become available on November 3, 2026. Pre-order your […]

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The global sensation comes to physical media with the upcoming Criterion Collection release of Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters, and the stunning artwork has been revealed.

Available for pre-order now, The Criterion Collection’s 3-Disc 4K + Blu-ray, 2-Disc Blu-ray, and 2-Disc DVD releases are expected to become available on November 3, 2026.

Pre-order your copy of Criterion’s KPop Demon Hunters release today!

Director-approved 4K and Blu-ray Special Features include…

  • New 4K digital master, approved by directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack
  • One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the film and special features
  • Full feature-length animatic, with a new introduction by Kang and Appelhans
  • New making-of documentary
  • Two video essays by filmmakers Taylor Ramos & Tony Zhou (Every Frame a Painting)
  • Lyric videos
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio
  • Collectible postcards featuring original illustrations by artists who worked on the film
  • PLUS: An essay by critic Karen Han

The brand new cover artwork comes courtesy of artist Ami Thompson.

Criterion previews, “Few films have taken the world by storm quite like KPop Demon Hunters, an Academy Award–winning sensation overflowing with dazzling animation, unforgettable characters, and tenaciously catchy songs. At the film’s center is the chart-topping girl group HUNTR/X, whose three members—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—have been busy juggling the pressures of stardom with their secret duty to shield their fans from supernatural forces.

“When their demon enemies suddenly take the form of a rival boy band, the trio must overcome their deepest self-doubts and use their music to protect humanity. Richly layered with references to Korean culture both ancient and modern, this generation-bridging phenomenon has inspired millions of fans with its message of friendship and self-acceptance.”

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‘Sorority Row’ Comes Home In 4K Ultra HD For The First Time https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3963663/sorority-row-comes-home-in-4k-ultra-hd-for-the-first-time/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3963663/sorority-row-comes-home-in-4k-ultra-hd-for-the-first-time/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:03:18 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3963663 While we wait to learn more about the Sorority Row sequel recently teased by screenwriter Josh Stolberg, the 2009 slasher remake has been set to make its 4K debut. Lionsgate Limited is unleashing an exclusive new 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray Steelbook on September 15, available to preorder now. Who’s killing the sisters of Theta Pi? […]

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While we wait to learn more about the Sorority Row sequel recently teased by screenwriter Josh Stolberg, the 2009 slasher remake has been set to make its 4K debut.

Lionsgate Limited is unleashing an exclusive new 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray Steelbook on September 15, available to preorder now.

Who’s killing the sisters of Theta Pi?

Rosman University’s Theta Pi – Cassidy (Briana Evigan), Chugs (Margo Harshman), Jessica (Leah Pipes), Ellie (Rumer Willis), and Claire (Jamie Chung) – are committed to staying mum regarding the prank that ended in tragedy for Megan (Audrina Patridge), one of their own. But when graduation day arrives, so does terror, as a killer hunts Theta Pi’s sisters one by one. 

The Stuart Hendler-directed film grossed $27 million worldwide against a $12.5 million budget for Lionsgate. Stolberg co-wrote with Peter Goldfinger.

Matt Donato wrote in his Revenge of the Remakes column, “Sorority Row feels ahead of its decade in how it subverts slasher expectations like women being helpless fawns and men getting away with sleazy behavior as locker room heroes.”

The upcoming release comes packed with extras, too.

Special Features on the 4K +BD + Digital Steelbook:

  • Sorority Row in 4K with Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®
  • SteelBook art by Vance Kelly

Lionsgate Limited Extras:

  • Reconsidering Sorority Row
  • The Making of a Queen B***h with Leah Pipes
  • Loyal Friends and Untimely Ends: Writing Sorority Row
  • Grit and Glamour: The Visual Design of Sorority Row

Legacy Special Features:

  • Audio Commentary with Director and Cast
  • Sorority Secrets: Stories from the Set
  • Killer 101
  • Kill Switch
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Outtakes
  • Sorority Pledge
  • EPK B-Roll
  • Confessional
  • Shower Rehearsal
  • TV Spot
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • International Trailer

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VHS Style ’80s Horror 5-Film SteelBook Set Releasing in October With ‘Elm Street’ and ‘The Shining’ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3963063/vhs-style-80s-horror-5-film-steelbook-set-releasing-in-october-with-elm-street-and-the-shining/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3963063/vhs-style-80s-horror-5-film-steelbook-set-releasing-in-october-with-elm-street-and-the-shining/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:35:16 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3963063 Warner Bros. is celebrating Halloween this year with a tribute to some of the ’80s Horror greats, collecting together five of them for a retro-style SteelBook library case release. It’s called the ‘80s Horror 5-Film SteelBook Library Case Set, and it’s exclusively available for pre-order now through Amazon. The set will be releasing on October […]

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Warner Bros. is celebrating Halloween this year with a tribute to some of the ’80s Horror greats, collecting together five of them for a retro-style SteelBook library case release.

It’s called the ‘80s Horror 5-Film SteelBook Library Case Set, and it’s exclusively available for pre-order now through Amazon. The set will be releasing on October 6, 2026.

With VHS style packaging, the set includes the following 1980s horror classics…

  • A Nightmare on Elm Street
  • Poltergeist
  • The Lost Boys
  • The Shining
  • Little Shop of Horrors 

Amazon previews, “Iconic ’80s Horror films all in an Exclusive, Limited Edition SteelBook Library Case. This collection includes all films on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, & Digital.”

Nightmare on Elm Street: Can your nightmares be fatal? In this classic of the horror film genre that launched a movie franchise, a hideously scarred man who was murdered by a lynch mob returns years later in the terrifying nightmares of his killers’ teenaged children … And the dreaming teenagers are starting to die in their sleep.

Poltergeist: A typical family in a quiet suburb of a normal California faces a frightening ordeal when its home is invaded by a Poltergeist. Late one night, 10-year-old Carol Anne Freeling (Heather O’Rourke) hears a voice coming from inside the television set … At first, the spirits that invade the Freelings’ home seem like playful children. But then they turn angry. And when Carol Anne is pulled from this world into another, Steve and Diane Freeling (Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams) turn to an exorcist (Zelda Rubinstein) in this horror classic from director Tobe Hooper (Texas Chainsaw Massacre) and producer and screenwriter Steven Spielberg.

The Lost Boys: When a single mother and her two sons move to the sleepy seaside California town of Santa Carla, they discover much more than they anticipated in this visually stunning blend of hip humor, horror and rock ‘n’ roll about the most compelling group of contemporary vampires ever to put fang to vein.

The Shining: Academy Award winner Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall star in director Stanley Kubrick’s disturbing adaptation of Stephen King’s blockbuster horror novel. When writer Jack Torrance (Nicholson)–who has a history of alcoholism and child abuse–takes a job as winter caretaker for a hotel high in the Rocky Mountains, he, his wife (Duvall) and their psychic young son will be isolated until spring. But once the first blizzard closes the road out, the accumulated power of evil deeds committed at the hotel begins to drive Jack mad. Now there may be no escape for his wife and son in this haunting madness, memory and family violence.

Little Shop of Horrors: A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed.

Pre-order your set for $144.99 from Amazon today!

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Rob Zombie’s Firefly Trilogy is getting a brand new 4K Ultra HD box set from Lionsgate, and the epic 8-disc collection is now available for pre-order exclusively through Amazon.

The set will begin shipping out in time for Halloween on October 13, 2026.

This 8-disc Firefly Trilogy set is the ultimate collectorʼs gift from Rob Zombie to his fans, and includes House of 1000 Corpses on 4K for the first time, art cards and a collectible poster, a Zombie-curated photography book, artwork by Vance Kelly, and a host of legacy content.

Also included are the previously released feature documentaries 30 Days in Hell: The Making of The Devilʼs Rejects and To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 from Hell.

Zombie’s debut feature House of 1000 Corpses introduces the cannibalistic Firefly family, who cross bloody paths with a group of teens touring America’s backroads. In The Devilʼs Rejects, the Fireflys face off against the increasingly depraved Sheriff Wydell, while 3 from Hell sees the surviving Fireflys face justice for their crimes…but no prison can hold a Firefly for long.

Pre-order the Firefly Trilogy 4K box set from Amazon today.

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Abel Ferrara’s Hidden Gem ‘Body Snatchers’ Gets a 4K Polish From Vinegar Syndrome https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3962763/abel-ferraras-hidden-gem-body-snatchers-gets-a-4k-polish-from-vinegar-syndrome/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3962763/abel-ferraras-hidden-gem-body-snatchers-gets-a-4k-polish-from-vinegar-syndrome/#respond Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:15:56 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3962763 “A lot of things weren’t ideal, but we just went for it.” That’s legendary writer/director Abel Ferrara, in one of the new interviews shot for Vinegar Syndrome’s 4K release of his cult classic Body Snatchers, the third major cinematic iteration of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. It’s a rare studio movie outing for Ferrara, and […]

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“A lot of things weren’t ideal, but we just went for it.”

That’s legendary writer/director Abel Ferrara, in one of the new interviews shot for Vinegar Syndrome’s 4K release of his cult classic Body Snatchers, the third major cinematic iteration of Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

It’s a rare studio movie outing for Ferrara, and as we learn through the disc’s many special features, it was often an adjustment for the exploitation icon to learn where the guardrails were with Warner Bros. Pictures. The result is a film with a sometimes confused tone, but as this new 4K restoration reveals, Body Snatchers is also so much more: a Gen-X ode to nonconformity wrapped in a gritty sci-fi horror skin. It’s essential Ferrara, and it’s finally getting the boutique 4K treatment it deserves. 

As Ferrara outlines in his interview, he didn’t necessarily want to set the film on a military base, but previous drafts of the script from writers like Larry Cohen and Stuart Gordon meant that he and writer Nicholas St. John had to stick with it, shooting at an Alabama military base with help from the real armed forces (because Warner Bros. has that kinda pull). The original story is set in an everybody-knows-everybody kind of small town, while Philip Kaufman’s incredible remake is set within a scientific community in San Francisco.

Ferrara, lacking that kind of intimacy between characters, instead makes his film a story about a family already fraying at the edges, and what happens when an all-consuming alien force starts trying to pull them apart even more. 

The military base setting, which allows Ferrara to play with long takes and anamorphic lenses to great effect amid the fencing and identical barracks, creates a sense of deep loneliness for the protagonist, teenager Marti (Gabrielle Anwar), who’s dragged reluctantly along with her Dad (Terry Kinney), stepmom (Meg Tilly), and stepbrother (Reilly Murphy). Marti’s Dad Steve works with the EPA, and he’s taking samples in all the places where the government stored its many chemicals and other weapons, checking to see how much might have leached into the soil, the air, or the water. Meanwhile, Marti starts to bond with the base commander’s (R. Lee Ermey) daughter, Jenn (Christine Elise), the base’s resident nonconformist.

On the surface, Ferrara is playing with some very basic, familiar elements to anyone who’s seen things like The X-Files, which debuted the same year, or other conspiracy thrillers of the ’80s and ’90s. The government’s hiding something, the soldiers are suspicious, there’s no fun to be had, and the stress of constantly moving is really getting to Marti, who’d rather be on her own than stuck with the woman who “replaced” her mom. Ferrara starts the movie, wisely, with a strange, violent encounter with what seems like a deluded soldier in a gas station bathroom, adding to the grit and the grime of the production. It creates an immediate jolt, and Ferrara keeps you on edge throughout the rest of the film before finally dialing the bombast up to 11 in a finale that showcases Warner Bros.’ budget for the film. 

It doesn’t always work. I personally think the ending is a bit scattered and a bit too concerned with one-upping itself several times to produce a satisfying emotional conclusion, but Body Snatchers works because Ferrara knows exactly how to scare, how to titillate, and how to keep us on edge, something showcased brilliantly with this restoration. The grit of his production, the feeling of being stranded on a crumbling military base with nothing but a local bar to provide distraction, is baked into every frame, beautifully preserved and highlighted by the restorers.

The light also looks wonderful, particularly toward the end, when Ferrara uses searchlights and spotlights – the harsh light of military surveillance – to shoot through blinds like bright blades. It looks gorgeous, and given how hard this film was to find for so long, it’s about time we got to see it like this. 

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The special features, including a wonderful deep dive into the film’s production in a commentary track by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, all add to the feeling, outlined by Ferrara himself, that he was basically getting away with something when he made this picture. There are moments that have a pure, low-budget exploitation soul, all dissolving corpses and tangled root-like tentacles, and that feels like vintage Ferrara, something the interviews underline.

My only real gripe is that we don’t get more of these cast and crew stories, particularly with Ferrara himself. I could listen to him tell war stories from movie sets, punctuated by the occasional “Ya dig?,” for hours. 

Vinegar Syndrome as a label is at its best when it’s shining a fresh spotlight not just on films that were nearly lost or underseen, but films that feel like a true feat of moviemaking which went largely unnoticed and unappreciated for years after its release. Body Snatchers is one of those movies, not a perfect film but a wonderful blend of studio thriller and Ferrara’s gnarly, relentless artist’s soul.

Now, we get to see it the way it was meant to be seen, and as is so often the case with pod person stories and their timeless studies of paranoia and assimilation, it’s as relevant now as it was 33 years ago. 

Body Snatchers is now available in 4K UHD from Vinegar Syndrome. 

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‘The Blair Witch Project’ Comes to VHS and Blu-ray With New Cut Not Yet Released in the United States https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3962077/the-blair-witch-project-comes-to-vhs-and-blu-ray-with-new-cut-not-yet-released-in-the-united-states/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3962077/the-blair-witch-project-comes-to-vhs-and-blu-ray-with-new-cut-not-yet-released-in-the-united-states/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:31:46 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3962077 Lionsgate is bringing the found footage classic The Blair Witch Project back to life with brand new Blu-ray and VHS releases, and both are up for pre-order from Lionsgate Limited. The release date for the VHS and Blu-ray releases is October 13, 2026. What makes these two releases extra special is that they both include […]

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Lionsgate is bringing the found footage classic The Blair Witch Project back to life with brand new Blu-ray and VHS releases, and both are up for pre-order from Lionsgate Limited.

The release date for the VHS and Blu-ray releases is October 13, 2026.

What makes these two releases extra special is that they both include the filmmaker-approved 2024 theatrical cut of The Blair Witch Project restored from original Hi8 tapes and 16mm film, which is notably being made available in the United States for the very first time!

It’s that 2024 theatrical cut that’s featured on the VHS release and while it’s also included with the Blu-ray, it’s not the only cut you’re getting with this brand new Blu-ray release…

This definitive collection includes three versions of the film on Blu-ray: the filmmaker-approved 2024 theatrical and festival cuts restored from original Hi8 tapes and 16mm film, available in the U.S. for the first time; plus the original 35mm theatrical exhibition version.

The collectible Blu-ray set also includes a new poster by renowned poster illustrator-artist Ken Taylor, and a 104-page booklet featuring original production journal, raw footage log, prop list with handwritten notes, and more. Lionsgate Limited Extras include new interviews with filmmakers and actors Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams, featurettes about the Blair Witch in other media, a tribute to cinematographer Neal Fredericks, exploration of two Blair Witch mockumentaries, and more, along with a host of legacy bonus content.

The full Bonus Features package for the Blu-ray includes…

  • Legacy Special Features:
    o Curse of the Blair Witch Mockumentary
    o Sticks and Stones: An Exploration of the Blair Witch Legend
    o The Blair Witch Legacy
    o Analogue Horror in a Digital World
    o Deleted Scenes
    o Cannes 1999: Archive Directors Interviews
    o Directors Interviews
    o Fear Sections
    o Alternate Endings
    o B-Roll
    o Theatrical Trailers
  • Lionsgate Limited Extras:
    o Season of the Witch (New Interviews with Filmmakers & Actors Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams)
    o Expanded Lore (Exploration of Two Mockumentaries)
    o The Matt Blazi Project (Shooting Location Tours and Making-of Book)
    o Mythos (Blair Witch in Other Media)
    o Eternal Impact (The Blair Witch Project Archive at the University of Pittsburgh Special Horror Collection)
    o Iconic Artifacts: The Blair Witch Project at MOPOP (Museum of Pop Culture)
    o Film Is Life: A Tribute to Cinematographer Neal Fredericks

Pre-order the VHS and Blu-ray releases from Lionsgate Limited today.

Relive the terror of three film students who disappeared in the Maryland woods while shooting a documentary about the local Blair Witch legend. All that remains is bone-chilling found video footage … and unanswered questions.


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‘Interview With the Vampire’ Coming to 4K UHD for First Time With Never-Seen Deleted Scenes! [Exclusive] https://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3962058/interview-with-the-vampire-available-for-the-first-time-on-4k-ultra-hd-this-september-exclusive/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3962058/interview-with-the-vampire-available-for-the-first-time-on-4k-ultra-hd-this-september-exclusive/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:45 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3962058 Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is bringing Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles to 4K UHD for the first time on September 22, Bloody Disgusting has learned. You’ll be able to purchase the film Digitally in 4K and also on 4K UHD Blu-ray disc. Featuring an all-star cast led by Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt […]

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is bringing Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles to 4K UHD for the first time on September 22, Bloody Disgusting has learned.

You’ll be able to purchase the film Digitally in 4K and also on 4K UHD Blu-ray disc.

Featuring an all-star cast led by Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt and directed by Academy Award winner Neil Jordan (The Crying Game), the newly remastered film will also include new bonus content featuring filmmakers reflecting on the making of the film over 30 years later.

Based on the blockbuster novel of the same name by Anne Rice, the film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Academy Award nominees Antonio Banderas, Stephen Rea, and Kirstin Dunst along with Christian Slater. The film was nominated for Best Original Score and Best Art Direction at the 67th Academy Awards.

Bloody Disgusting is exclusively revealing the brand new physical media artwork down below, along with a sneak peek at a brand new featurette titled “Eternal Night and Deadly Light.”

In the featurette you’ll be able to watch in full on September 22, director Neil Jordan and editor Mick Audsley reveal the approach to the cinematography of Interview with the Vampire with a focus on the gothic romanticism achieved by director of photography Philippe Rousselot.

Bonus Features for the Digital and Physical release include DELETED SCENES that we have NEVER SEEN BEFORE. The full package of Special Features also includes…

· Eternal Night and Deadly Light (New)

Director Neil Jordan and film editor Mick Audsley reveal the approach to the cinematography of Interview with the Vampire with a focus on the gothic romanticism achieved by director of photography Philippe Rousselot.

· Interview with the Vampire: Creating the World (New)

Step inside the darkly beautiful world of Interview with the Vampire with director Neil Jordan and production designer Dante Ferretti as they unveil the art of the detailed sets, the augmented locations and the exquisite costumes of the film.

· Deleted Scenes (New)

· Commentary with director Neil Jordan (Commentary)

· Introduction by Anne Rice, Neil Jordan, and Antonio Banderas

· In the Shadow of the Vampire

· Lestat, Louis and the Vampire Phenomenon

In late 20th-century San Francisco, a 200-year-old vampire tells his story–of desire, love, yearning, grief, terror, ecstasy–to a young reporter, weaving a blood-soaked history of horror.

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Eli Roth’s ‘Hostel’ and ‘Hostel: Part II’ Getting 20th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD SteelBook Set https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3961881/eli-roths-hostel-and-hostel-part-ii-getting-20th-anniversary-4k-ultra-hd-steelbook-set/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3961881/eli-roths-hostel-and-hostel-part-ii-getting-20th-anniversary-4k-ultra-hd-steelbook-set/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:42:08 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3961881 This year marks the 20th anniversary of Eli Roth’s gore film Hostel, and we’ve learned that both Hostel and Roth’s sequel Hostel: Part II are coming to 4K Ultra HD SteelBook. The Hostel 20th Anniversary 4K SteelBook will be released October 13, 2026. The Collector’s Edition 5-Disc set (2 4K UHD + 3 Blu-ray discs) […]

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of Eli Roth’s gore film Hostel, and we’ve learned that both Hostel and Roth’s sequel Hostel: Part II are coming to 4K Ultra HD SteelBook.

The Hostel 20th Anniversary 4K SteelBook will be released October 13, 2026. The Collector’s Edition 5-Disc set (2 4K UHD + 3 Blu-ray discs) comes courtesy of Scream Factory.

Here’s everything you need to know about the set…

DISC ONE – Hostel 4K UHD

  • NEW 4K Transfer From The Original Camera Negative Approved By Writer-Director Eli Rot And Presented In Dolby Vision (2026)
  • NEW Intro By Eli Roth (2026)
  • Audio Commentary With Writer-Director Eli Roth and Executive Producers Quentin Tarantino, Boaz Yakin, and Scott Spiegel
  • Audio Commentary With Eli Roth, Editor George Folsey Jr., Stars Barbara Nedeljakova And Eythor Gudjonsson, And Special Guest Harry Knowles
  • Audio Commentary With Eli Roth, Producer Chris Briggs, And Documentarian Gabriel Roth
  • Audio Commentary With Eli Roth

DISC TWO – Hostel Blu-ray

  • NEW 4K Transfer From The Original Camera Negative Approved By Eli Roth (2026)
  • NEW Intro By Eli Roth (2026)
  • Audio Commentary With Writer-Director Eli Roth and Executive Producers Quentin Tarantino, Boaz Yakin, and Scott Spiegel
  • Audio Commentary With Eli Roth, Editor George Folsey Jr., Stars Barbara Nedeljakova And Eythor Gudjonsson, And Special Guest Harry Knowles
  • Audio Commentary With Eli Roth, Producer Chris Briggs, And Documentarian Gabriel Roth
  • Audio Commentary With Eli Roth
  • “Hostel Dissected”
  • “Kill The Car!”
  • “Hostel Dismembered
  • Music & Sound Featurette
  • Set Design Featurette
  • KNB EFX Featurette
  • An Icelandic Meal With Eythor Gudjonsson Featurette
  • An Interview With Takashi Miike
  • KCRW’s The Treatment With Eli Roth And Elvis Mitchell
  • Deleted Scenes & Alternate Ending
  • Photo Galleries
  • Trailer

DISC THREE – Hostel: Part II 4K UHD

  • NEW 4K Restoration From The Digital Interpositive Approved By Eli Roth And Presented In Dolby Vision (2026)
  • NEW Intro By Eli Roth (2026)
  • Audio Commentary With Eli Roth, Quentin Tarantino & Gabe Roth
  • Audio Commentary With Eli Roth, Richard Burgi, Lauren German & Vera Jordanova

DISC FOUR – Hostel: Part II Blu-ray

  • NEW 4K Restoration From The Digital Interpositive Approved By Eli Roth (2026)
  • NEW Intro By Eli Roth (2026)
  • Audio Commentary With Eli Roth, Quentin Tarantino & Gabe Roth
  • Audio Commentary With Eli Roth, Richard Burgi, Lauren German & Vera Jordanova
  • “Hostel Part II: The Next Level” Featurette
  • “The Art Of KNB Effects” Featurette
  • “Production Design” Featurette
  • “Hostel Part II: A Legacy Of Torture” Featurette
  • Blood And Guts Gag Reel
  • KCRW’s The Treatment With Eli Roth And Elvis Mitchell
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Trailer

DISC FIVE – Additional Bonus Features

  • NEW “Pieces Of Meat: The Hostel Video Journal” (2026)
  • NEW “Tsunami Of Blood: The Hostel Part II Video Journal” (2026)

In Eli Roth’s Hostel, “Three backpackers head to a Slovak city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.”

And in Roth’s Hostel: Part II, “Three American college students studying abroad are lured to a Slovakian hostel and discover the grim reality behind it.”

Of course, the hell that awaits the characters in both films is that they’re the victims of rich, sadistic elites who have paid for the privilege of being able to brutally slaughter them.

The twisted world of Elite Hunting was further explored in Hostel: Part III, but that film was not directed by Eli Roth and it is not included in Scream Factory’s 4K SteelBook set.

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‘Ice Cream Man’ Starring Clint Howard Gets 4K Ultra HD Upgrade from Vinegar Syndrome https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3961826/ice-cream-man-starring-clint-howard-gets-4k-ultra-hd-upgrade-from-vinegar-syndrome/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3961826/ice-cream-man-starring-clint-howard-gets-4k-ultra-hd-upgrade-from-vinegar-syndrome/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:52:19 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3961826 Almost 10 years after they brought the 1990s gem to Blu-ray for the first time, Vinegar Syndrome now brings the Clint Howard-starring Ice Cream Man to 4K Ultra HD this year. Up for pre-order now only over on Vinegar Syndrome’s website, a Limited Edition Slipcase version and a Standard Edition of Ice Cream Man on […]

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Almost 10 years after they brought the 1990s gem to Blu-ray for the first time, Vinegar Syndrome now brings the Clint Howard-starring Ice Cream Man to 4K Ultra HD this year.

Up for pre-order now only over on Vinegar Syndrome’s website, a Limited Edition Slipcase version and a Standard Edition of Ice Cream Man on 4K are both set to ship out this month.

Vinegar Syndrome previews, “The special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Robert Sammelin), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 6,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.”

Ice Cream Man has been newly restored from its original negative. Extras include…

  • 2-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region Free Blu-ray
  • 4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
  • Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
  • Commentary track with director Norman Apstein
  • Ice Cream Man: Monstervision Summer School Edition (120 min) – with Joe Bob Briggs & Clint Howard
  • A One in a Million Shot (11 min) – a brand new interview with actor Karl Makinen
  • Happy Happy Days (19 min) – a brand new interview with special make-up fx artist Bryan Blair
  • What’s the Scoop? (20 min) – an archival interview with actor Clint Howard
  • Directing Ice Cream Man (15 min) – an archival interview with director Norman Apstein
  • Recalling Ice Cream Man (7 min) – an archival interview with producer David M. Goldstein
  • 40-page perfect bound book with essays by film historians Patrick Dahl, BJ Colangelo, and JA Kerswell (limited edition only)
  • Still gallery
  • Reversible sleeve artwork
  • English SDH subtitles

In the film, which also stars David Naughton, Olivia Hussey and Jan Michael Vincent…

Gregory Tudor spent years in a mental hospital after the trauma of witnessing the cold-blooded killing of his beloved childhood ice cream man, Butch Brickle. Eventually released to the alleged care of the vapid Nurse Wharton, and still entirely consumed with the art of frozen confections, Gregory takes over Butch’s ice cream business and, of course, his iconic truck. But Gregory’s secret recipes for Rocky Road and Pistachio have improved upon those of his idol, as he adds selected bits of human corpses for an extra tasty treat. But when a few neighborhood kids get a bit too nosy and arouse the interest (and hunger) of the police, Gregory has little choice but to make sure they end up in the next batch of his popular ice cream.

Pre-order Ice Cream Man on 4K Ultra HD from Vinegar Syndrome today.

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‘Night School’ 4K UHD Review: An Essential Slasher with Giallo Soul https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3961489/night-school-4k-uhd-review-an-essential-slasher-with-giallo-soul/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3961489/night-school-4k-uhd-review-an-essential-slasher-with-giallo-soul/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:29:53 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3961489 Night School, director Ken Hughes and writer Ruth Avergon‘s tale of a headhunting slasher on the streets of Boston, arrived in the early Golden Age of the slasher film and never quite broke through the endurance test that other films in the subgenre, like Friday the 13th, managed to pass with flying colors. Blame it […]

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Night School, director Ken Hughes and writer Ruth Avergon‘s tale of a headhunting slasher on the streets of Boston, arrived in the early Golden Age of the slasher film and never quite broke through the endurance test that other films in the subgenre, like Friday the 13th, managed to pass with flying colors. Blame it on a more cerebral tone, a crowded market, whatever you like, but saying it’s a shame that the film didn’t break through doesn’t begin to cover it. 

Night School isn’t just an underrated slasher, or an underseen one. For my money, it’s one of the best films the subgenre has ever produced, full stop, and Vinegar Syndrome’s new 4K UHD restoration, arriving just in time for the film’s 45th anniversary, is must-have proof. Stacked with special features highlighting the craft of the film and its place in slasher history, and headlined by a gorgeous restoration showcasing the wonderfully textured production, this is Night School as it’s meant to be seen for slasher devotees everywhere. 

So, what makes the film so effective? It starts very simply, with the revelation that a killer with a very cool knife and a motorcycle helmet as a mask is murdering young women in Boston, taking off their heads, and dropping those heads in the nearest body of water (no matter how small).

Solving the case falls on Judd Austin (Leonard Mann), a detective with an academic background who traces all of the victims in one way or another back to a local night school. There, suspicion falls on a womanizing professor (Drew Snyder) who sleeps around on his research assistant and romantic partner, Eleanor (Rachel Ward), whose own death could be right around the corner. 

I’m doing my best to stay as spoiler-free as possible here, not just because I think plenty of slasher fans still need to see Night School, but because the film is quite determined to be a whodunit in the classic Italian giallo sense. The kills are brutal and elaborate, the killer deliberately covered head-to-toe in leather and a gleaming black helmet, the knife and the headhunting a disturbing signature. Avergon’s script is well-versed in the trappings of exactly this kind of story, complete with red herrings galore. And yet, by the time it’s all wrapping up, there’s also the sense that the answer was right there in front of you the entire time, something the very best films by legends like Mario Bava and Dario Argento could also achieve. 

But on to the restoration: Like the best of the gialli, Night School is also a beautifully engineered film full of colors and delicate camera compositions and sound design. The opening kill, which takes place on a playground carousel outside of a daycare, is rich in exactly this kind of thing, from the cityscapes that lead into the scene to the sound of a motorcycle slowly rolling forward, its engine already dead. Cinematographer Mark Irwin, best known for his many collaborations with David Cronenberg, paints the film in rich reds, absinthe greens, and haunting, chilled blue-white light on wet Boston streets, all of which are preserved beautifully by the restoration team at work on this one.

It’s a movie that very deliberately evokes a specific place – the aging streets of Boston in the 1980s, and the halls of relatively low-level academia – and then takes that place into haunted territory, saturating every frame with color and shadow that suggests a killer lurking just out of view.

Night School is not a massively gore-heavy film, but it does deliver the slasher goods with a series of tense, often unpredictable kills and body discoveries that range from the darkly comic to the flat-out jaw-dropping. That’s thanks to the sound design, the score, the editing from Robert Reitano, and more, all of which add to the film’s giallo soul.

In every case, the scene’s geography is outstanding, and it’s easy to see where the simplest possible kill shot might land, but the film never goes for the obvious. Throw in a surprisingly (for 1981, anyway) feminist bent to the storytelling and some very progressive moments for an early slasher film, and this one fits right in with Black Christmas and The Slumber Party Massacre as a film with depth you can just keep unpacking. 

That depth, helped along by a load of featurettes and two new commentary tracks featuring members of the crew, is what stands out the most in this new 4K set. Night School may be a niche film recognized mostly by horror addicts and the slasher faithful, but it deserves to be something more, a landmark on the roadmap of slasher cinema history. It’s one of the best in the genre, and this restoration highlights, underlines, and shouts that from the rooftops.

Night School is now available in 4K UHD from Vinegar Syndrome.

4.5 skulls out of 5

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Arrow Video’s ‘Stranger Things: The Complete Series’ is the Ultimate Collector’s Box Set for Fans https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3961262/arrow-videos-stranger-things-the-complete-series-is-the-ultimate-collectors-box-set-for-fans/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3961262/arrow-videos-stranger-things-the-complete-series-is-the-ultimate-collectors-box-set-for-fans/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:18:47 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3961262 Available as of today from Arrow Video is a new box set that might arguably be the definitive way to watch Netflix’s blockbuster series Stranger Things. At the very least, Stranger Things: The Complete Series puts emphasis on “complete.” That’s evident in its special features alone. Special and Deluxe editions of Stranger Things: The Complete Series […]

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Available as of today from Arrow Video is a new box set that might arguably be the definitive way to watch Netflix’s blockbuster series Stranger Things.

At the very least, Stranger Things: The Complete Series puts emphasis on “complete.” That’s evident in its special features alone.

Special and Deluxe editions of Stranger Things: The Complete Series are available for purchase now, featuring an array of exclusive bonus content, including bloopers, interviews with the cast and crew, and behind-the-scenes featurettes, designed for the ultimate Stranger Things experience.

The Deluxe Edition is presented in custom packaging featuring newly-commissioned artwork, alongside a wealth of extra material: a 148-page booklet, exclusive art cards, a Hellfire Club patch, double-sided posters for each season, and much more.

This limited-edition release features all 42 episodes of the show’s five season run on more than 25 discs, all housed in a set featuring gorgeous artwork by Juan Ramos. “We always dreamed that Stranger Things could be owned in its entirety,” said Matt and Ross Duffer, “not just as a collector’s set, but as a way to preserve the show for decades to come.” 

Their imprint looms large over the release, including writing in the 148-page book that also includes original design sketches, concept art, and storyboards. All of which would warrant the steep price tag alone for the diehard Stranger Things fan, but Arrow Video upped the ante with collectible surprises as well. Arcade patches, stickers, Hellfire Club dice, and an extremely detailed map of Hawkins, Indiana- double-sided to account for the Upside Down, of course – are among the highlights for this all-ages set.

Adorn your walls with posters representative of your favorite season! That’s also an option with this set’s offerings.

All of which to say that it’s rare for Netflix to make the jump into physical media, and they’ve enlisted Arrow Video to give it the best possible treatment. They certainly brought utmost care and attention to this release. As such, both the standard and deluxe sets come with steep price tags that start at $160 depending on format. While that’s likely a deterrent to the casual viewer, it’s more than worth it for fans.

It may be less convenient than hitting play on Netflix, sure, but there’s a lot to be said about the potential for quality upgrades to your viewing. No spotty internet or compression issues to be found here when it comes to the 4K Ultra HD or Blu-ray discs.

That’s really the biggest takeaway from this release: the untapped potential still of Netflix’s streaming library of originals that are ripe for similar treatment. Series and films that could receive Arrow Video levels of treatment on physical media.

Fans of Stranger Things can venture into the Upside Down one last time this spooky season at Halloween Horror Nights, but there may be no better way to ring in the series’ tenth anniversary than a rewatch with this expansive, well-curated box set.

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‘Evil Dead Burn’ Heads Home to Digital in August and Physical Media in September [Exclusive] https://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3961154/evil-dead-burn-heads-home-to-digital-in-august-and-physical-media-in-september-exclusive/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3961154/evil-dead-burn-heads-home-to-digital-in-august-and-physical-media-in-september-exclusive/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:17 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3961154 Billed as “the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date,” director Sébastien Vaniček’s Evil Dead Burn has been blazing up on the big screen for the last few weeks, and Bloody Disgusting has exclusively learned that the film is coming home in one week. Evil Dead Burn debuts digitally at home in the U.S. and Canada […]

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Billed as “the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date,” director Sébastien Vaniček’s Evil Dead Burn has been blazing up on the big screen for the last few weeks, and Bloody Disgusting has exclusively learned that the film is coming home in one week.

Evil Dead Burn debuts digitally at home in the U.S. and Canada on August 4!

And then on September 22, Evil Dead Burn will be available to own on 4K UHD™, Blu-ray™, and DVD from online and physical retailers. Evil Dead Burn will also continue to be available in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.

Evil Dead Burn Digital, 4K & Blu-ray releases contain the following Special Features:

  • Evil Dead: Blazing the Trail

Director Sébastien Vanicek and his crew explore how Evil Dead Burn honors the franchise’s ever evolving legacy while introducing a daring new vision.

  • The Hot Shot: Evil Dead Burn’s One-Shot Sequence

Dive into Evil Dead Burn’s most gripping scene as cast and crew detail the intense focus and synergy required to create the complex one-shot sequence.

  • This One’s Gonna Burn

Explore the fire-fueled chaos of Evil Dead Burn by witnessing how the stunts and effects teams brought the film’s physical horror to life.

Watch an exclusive sneak peek at “This One’s Gonna Burn” down below.

After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites—turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell—she comes to discover that the vows she took in life live on… even in death.

Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Erroll Shand and Maude Davey star in Evil Dead Burn. The film is directed by Sébastien Vaniček and written by Sébastien Vaniček & Florent Bernard. It’s produced by Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi. Executive producers are Bruce Campbell, Romel Adam, Sarah Spurway, Jose Cañas and Lee Cronin.

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Horror Romance ‘Leviticus’ Heads Home to Digital Next Week https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3960839/leviticus-heads-home-to-digital-release/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3960839/leviticus-heads-home-to-digital-release/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:59:17 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3960839 After releasing in theaters last month, NEON announced today that horror romance Leviticus will arrive on digital platforms to rent or own beginning July 28, followed by a Blu-ray/4K Ultra HD Combo and DVD release on September 8, 2026. Leviticus marks the feature debut by writer/director Adrian Chiarella. Joe Bird (Talk to Me) and Stacy Clausen play star-crossed teenage […]

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After releasing in theaters last month, NEON announced today that horror romance Leviticus will arrive on digital platforms to rent or own beginning July 28, followed by a Blu-ray/4K Ultra HD Combo and DVD release on September 8, 2026.

Leviticus marks the feature debut by writer/director Adrian Chiarella.

Joe Bird (Talk to Me) and Stacy Clausen play star-crossed teenage boys who must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most — each other.

Mia Wasikowska (Crimson Peak), Jeremy Blewitt, Ewen Leslie (The Nightingale), and Davida McKenzie (Silent Night) round out the cast of horror movie Leviticus.

“Leviticus is a strong debut with an incisive voice at the helm,” I wrote in my review out of Sundance. “We care deeply about Naim and Ryan’s survival, making Leviticus a tense, atmospheric, and claustrophobic vision of young love in a hateful world.”

“Leviticus is the perfect title for writer-director Adrian Chiarella‘s powerful feature debut,” Meagan’s review explains, “a searing anthem against the corrosive nature of fear and bigotry.”

The physical media release comes packed with exclusive bonus features, the home entertainment release includes a feature commentary with Adrian Chiarella, interviews with Chiarella, Stacy Clausen, and Joe Bird, an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette, and the official trailer.

Look for Leviticus on Digital next week, and check out the box art for September’s Blu-ray release this September.

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Halloween Classic ‘Lady in White’ Now Available on 4K Ultra HD from Vinegar Syndrome https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3960079/halloween-classic-lady-in-white-now-available-on-4k-ultra-hd-from-vinegar-syndrome/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3960079/halloween-classic-lady-in-white-now-available-on-4k-ultra-hd-from-vinegar-syndrome/#respond Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:03:08 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3960079 Scream Factory brought Frank LaLoggia’s 1988 Halloween movie Lady in White to Blu-ray several years back, and now Vinegar Syndrome gives the film a 4K Ultra HD upgrade. Vinegar Syndrome’s Lady in White 4K release is available now and shipping now! Watch the trailer below and grab your copy from Vinegar Syndrome today. This limited […]

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Scream Factory brought Frank LaLoggia’s 1988 Halloween movie Lady in White to Blu-ray several years back, and now Vinegar Syndrome gives the film a 4K Ultra HD upgrade.

Vinegar Syndrome’s Lady in White 4K release is available now and shipping now!

Watch the trailer below and grab your copy from Vinegar Syndrome today.

This limited edition 4-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray x 3 set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Dylan Haley), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 8,000 units. It is only available on their website and at select indie retailers.

The full Special Features package includes…

  • 4-disc Set: 1x 4K Ultra HD (High Bitrate BD100) / 3x Region A Blu-ray
  • 4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
  • Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
  • Presented in three versions: 126-min Pre-Release Director’s Cut (UHD+BD), the 118-min Extended Home Video Cut (BD), and the 113-min Theatrical Cut (BD)
  • New group commentary track with writer/director Frank LaLoggia, alongside actors Lukas Haas, Joelle Jacobi, and Len Cariou for the Pre-Release Director’s Cut
  • New commentary track with Frank LaLoggia, moderated by Scott Neumyer for the Extended Home Video Cut
  • New commentary track with authors Emma Westwood and Stephen A. Russell for the Extended Home Video Cut
  • Archival commentary track with Frank LaLoggia for the Extended Home Video Cut
  • “Learning How to Fly” (10 min) – an interview with actress Karen Powell
  • “A Snapshot in Time” (9 min) – an interview with actress Lisa Taylor
  • “Human Touches” (6 min) – an interview with actress Lucy Lee Flippin
  • “Still Relevant” (16 min) – an interview with actress Rose Weaver
  • “75% Listening, 25% Editing” (9 min) – an interview with editor Steve Mann
  • “Welcome to Willowpoint Falls” (6 min) – a location featurette hosted by Benjamin Scrivens, founder of Fright-Rags
  • “Dream Talking: Looking Back” – a visual group commentary for the Pre-Release Director’s Cut with Frank LaLoggia, and actors Lukas Haas, Joelle Jacobi, and Len Cariou (103 min)
  • Deleted Scenes with introduction and optional commentary by writer/director Frank LaLoggia (36 min)
  • Behind-the-scenes footage with introduction and optional commentary by writer/director Frank LaLoggia (16 min)
  • Extended behind-the-scenes footage (73 min)
  • Introduction from the 20th anniversary dvd release
  • Promotional ‘industry sales’ trailer (7 min)
  • 40-page perfect bound book with essays by film historians Molly Henery, Mark H. Harris, and Heidi Honeycutt (limited edition only)
  • Multiple radio spots
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Multiple TV spots
  • Workprint trailers (7 min)
  • Still gallery
  • Reversible sleeve artwork
  • English SDH subtitles

1962. Nine-year-old Frankie Scarlatti enjoys a homespun childhood in a rustic Western New York town. The entire community gets into the spirit of Halloween, but then two bullies prank Frankie by locking him in his school cloakroom, leaving him trapped for the night. Alone and afraid, his slumber is interrupted when the ghost of a little girl appears, and Frankie witnesses the specter of her murder by an unseen assailant. Later, while recovering at home, the girl’s ghost appears to him again. With help from his older brother, Frankie begins investigating the circumstances of her death. He soon discovers that her murder was one of several unsolved crimes connected to a local child-killer. As the town’s bucolic veneer fades and long-buried secrets and tensions bubble to the surface, all of the clues to the mystery seem to point towards a huge mansion inhabited by a reclusive woman known as “The Lady in White.”

A nostalgia-driven ghost story wrapped within an intricate murder mystery and coming-of-age drama, writer-director-composer Frank LaLoggia’s passion project Lady in White remains one of the most beautiful and original American horror films of the 1980s. Featuring acclaimed actors Alex Rocco (The Godfather), Len Cariou (Executive Decision), and Sydney Lassick (Carrie, The Unseen), it boasts the first starring role by Lukas Haas (Mars Attacks, Inception) as well as breathtaking photography by Academy Award® winner Russell Carpenter (True Lies, The Lawnmower Man). Vinegar Syndrome is honored to bring this genre masterpiece to 4K UHD, newly restored from its original 35mm camera negative and presented in three versions: its pre-release director’s cut, its extended home-video version, and its original theatrical version, along with an abundance of both new and archival extras.

Paul Lê wrote here on Bloody Disgusting back in 2023, “Over the years, fans have described this film as gateway horror, but they liken it more to The Watcher in the Woods than, say, Hocus Pocus or Casper. There are chilling moments that warrant its PG-13 rating.”

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‘In a Violent Nature’ Gets Official VHS Release With Standard Edition and Book Box Edition https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3959983/in-a-violent-nature-gets-official-vhs-release-with-standard-edition-and-book-box-edition/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3959983/in-a-violent-nature-gets-official-vhs-release-with-standard-edition-and-book-box-edition/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:44:50 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3959983 While we wait for the sequel, the fan favorite slasher movie In a Violent Nature is back this week with a brand new VHS release from Broke Horror Fan and Witter Entertainment. An official partnership with Shudder, In a Violent Nature is now available on limited edition fully functional VHS, with a Standard Edition and […]

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While we wait for the sequel, the fan favorite slasher movie In a Violent Nature is back this week with a brand new VHS release from Broke Horror Fan and Witter Entertainment.

An official partnership with Shudder, In a Violent Nature is now available on limited edition fully functional VHS, with a Standard Edition and a special Book Box Edition.

Witter previews, “The 2024 Shudder Original slasher arrives on VHS with two variants: A standard slipcase with art by The Boland Design Company, and a book box edition with art by Gary Pullin + a gatefold cover and green VHS tape! Book boxes are limited to 200.”

Each tape includes exclusive introductions from director Chris Nash and cast. And a behind-the-scenes featurette is even included, which will play after the feature itself.

For optimal VHS viewing, the film is presented in its original 4:3 full frame aspect ratio. 

Pre-order your copies from Witter Entertainment today!

All pre-orders will be shipped out later this year.

In the Shudder slasher, “When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year-old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it.”

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‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Collection 4K SteelBook Set Is Now Back in Stock on Amazon! https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3959652/nightmare-on-elm-street-collection-4k-steelbook-set-is-now-back-in-stock-on-amazon/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3959652/nightmare-on-elm-street-collection-4k-steelbook-set-is-now-back-in-stock-on-amazon/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:04:24 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3959652 It was almost one year ago that Warner Bros. brought the entire original A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise to 4K in one massive 7-movie collection, with the limited edition SteelBook version of the set quickly selling out and becoming highly sought after. But we’re happy to report tonight that the SteelBook set is currently back […]

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It was almost one year ago that Warner Bros. brought the entire original A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise to 4K in one massive 7-movie collection, with the limited edition SteelBook version of the set quickly selling out and becoming highly sought after. But we’re happy to report tonight that the SteelBook set is currently back in stock over on Amazon!

While supplies last, grab the Elm Street SteelBook collection for $154.99 right now!!

Orders placed for this re-release are scheduled to begin shipping out September 15, 2026.

[Related] Freddy’s Back: New ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Movie in the Works at Paramount

From New Line Cinema, the collection includes the original seven films – A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989), Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), and Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994) – along with the uncut versions of A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Dream Child.

Two BRAND NEW SPECIAL FEATURES for this set include:

  • Boiler Room Confessional: The king of slashers, Robert Englund, takes us on a journey through the dream world, sharing what inspired Freddy Krueger, his rise as a cultural icon, and the legacy of A Nightmare on Elm Street, plus his favorite kills, scenes, and more.
  • Freddy’s Footnotes: Robert Englund and original A Nightmare on Elm Street filmmakers revisit iconic scenes, revealing the movie magic and chaos behind our favorite nightmares. Pull back the curtain and relive epic moments through the eyes of those who made them.

Here’s the full breakdown of included Special Features for each movie…

A Nightmare on Elm Street

· Ready Freddy Focus Points

· Commentary with Wes Craven, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Ronee Blakley, Robert Shaye, and Sara Risher

· Commentary with Wes Craven, Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, and Jacques Haitkin

· Alternate Endings – Scary Ending, Happy Ending, Freddy Ending

· The House that Freddy Built: The Legacy of New Line Horror

· Never Sleep Again: The Making of A Nightmare on Elm Street

· Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven’s Nightmares

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge

· Freddy on 8th Street

· Heroes and Villains

· The Male Witch

· Psychosexual Circus

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

· Behind the Story: Burnout

· Behind the Story: Fan Mail

· Behind the Story: The House that Freddy Built

· Behind the Story: Onward Christian Soldiers

· Behind the Story: Snakes and Ladders

· Behind the Story: That’s Showbiz

· Behind the Story: Trading 8’s

· Dokken Dream Warriors Music Video

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

· The Finnish Line

· Krueger, Freddy Krueger

· Hopeless Chest

· Let’s Makeup

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child

· Behind the Story: Womb Raiders

· Behind the Story: The Sticky Floor

· Behind the Story: Take the Stairs

· Behind the Story: Hopkins Directs

· Behind the Story: A Slight Miscalculation

Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare

· 86’D

· Hellraiser

· Rachel’s Dream

· 3D Demise

Wes Craven’s New Nightmare

· Commentary with Wes Craven

· NEW – Boiler Room Confessional

· NEW – Freddy’s Footnotes

· Becoming a Filmmaker

· Filmmaker

· An Insane Troupe

· The Problem with Sequels

· Two Worlds

· Welcome to Prime Time: It Really Happened

· Welcome to Prime Time: A Childhood Memory

· Welcome to Prime Time: Sometime in the Early 80s

· Welcome to Prime Time: So It Began

· Welcome to Prime Time: Beauty and the Beast

· Welcome to Prime Time: Making the Glove

· Welcome to Prime Time: Shapeshifter

· Welcome to Prime Time: The Shoot

· Welcome to Prime Time: The Revolving Room

· Welcome to Prime Time: All’s Well that Ends Well

· Welcome to Prime Time: Talalay’s Tally

· Welcome to Prime Time: It Couldn’t Have Happened

· Welcome to Prime Time: Alternate Ending Version

· Conclusion: Where Gothic Plots Come From

· Conclusion: Why We Like Gothic

· Conclusion: Sadomasochism

· Conclusion: Freddy vs. Pinhead

· Conclusion: Freddy’s Manic Energy

· Conclusion: Creating Lasting Characters in Horror

· Conclusion: No More Magic Tricks

· Conclusion: Monster with Personality

· Conclusion: Freddy as Sex Machine

· Conclusion: Campfire Stories

The Elm Street collection is available in this collectible SteelBook packaging (exclusive to Amazon) and as a standard 4K collection that’s also available now over on Amazon.

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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ with Extended Cut & ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ Get Criterion Release in October https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3959563/guillermo-del-toros-frankenstein-with-extended-cut-the-silence-of-the-lambs-get-criterion-release-in-october/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3959563/guillermo-del-toros-frankenstein-with-extended-cut-the-silence-of-the-lambs-get-criterion-release-in-october/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:27:27 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3959563 Guillermo del Toro had previously teased an extended cut of Frankenstein., and it’s finally on the way as part of the film’s new Criterion Collection release this October. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein joins the Criterion Collection on October 27, 2026. The release includes the theatrical cut, as well as “The Reborn Cut” which adds 8 additional […]

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Guillermo del Toro had previously teased an extended cut of Frankenstein., and it’s finally on the way as part of the film’s new Criterion Collection release this October.

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein joins the Criterion Collection on October 27, 2026.

The release includes the theatrical cut, as well as “The Reborn Cut” which adds 8 additional minutes to the theatrical runtime.

DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES INCLUDES:

  • 4K digital master of the theatrical version of the film, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack
  • 4K digital master of Frankenstein: The Reborn Cut, a new 158-minute extended director’s cut of the film, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack
  • In the 4K UHD edition: Two 4K UHD discs of the films presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the films and special features
  • New audio commentary on The Reborn Cut, featuring director Guillermo del Toro
  • The Anatomy Lesson: Director’s Cut, a new documentary on the making of the film
  • The Parlour, a collection of conversations on craft featuring del Toro; actors Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Oscar Isaac; cinematographer Dan Laustsen; production designer Tamara Deverell; costume designer Kate Hawley; and creature designer Mike Hill
  • Q&As moderated by filmmaker Martin Scorsese and musician Patti Smith
  • Interview with composer Alexandre Desplat conducted by film-music scholar Jon Burlingame
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio
  • PLUS: An essay by scholar and author Christopher Frayling
New cover by Denver Balbaboco

Also joining the Criterion Collection this fall is The Silence of the Lambs, dated for October 20 release.

Director Jonathan Demme’s adaptation of Thomas Harris’s bestselling novel swept the Academy Awards® (Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Actress, Actor) and remains a pop culture phenom.

4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:

  • 4K digital restoration, supervised by director of photography Tak Fujimoto, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
  • Alternate 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
  • One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the film and special features
  • Audio commentary from 1994 featuring director Jonathan Demme, actors Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins, screenwriter Ted Tally, and former FBI agent John Douglas
  • Interview with critic Maitland McDonagh
  • Deleted scenes
  • Interview from 2005 with Demme and Foster
  • Four documentaries featuring hours of interviews with cast and crew
  • Behind-the-scenes featurette
  • Storyboards
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An introduction by Foster; two essays, one by critic Amy Taubin and one by critics Willow Catelyn Maclay and Caden Mark Gardner; pieces from 2000 and 2013 by author Thomas Harris on the origins of the character Hannibal Lecter; and a 1991 interview with Demme
Cover by Sean Freeman and Eve Steben

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‘Backrooms’ Now Available for Pre-Order on 4K and Blu-ray from A24 https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3959553/backrooms-now-available-for-pre-order-on-4k-and-blu-ray-from-a24/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3959553/backrooms-now-available-for-pre-order-on-4k-and-blu-ray-from-a24/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:11:13 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3959553 After a massively successful box office run that scared up $364 million (and counting) at the worldwide box office, Kane Parsons’ Backrooms is now available on Digital at home. But what about a physical media release? That’s now up for pre-order in the A24 shop! A24 Shop Exclusive Blu-ray & 4K editions of Backrooms are now […]

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After a massively successful box office run that scared up $364 million (and counting) at the worldwide box office, Kane Parsons’ Backrooms is now available on Digital at home. But what about a physical media release? That’s now up for pre-order in the A24 shop!

A24 Shop Exclusive Blu-ray & 4K editions of Backrooms are now available for preorder, with nearly 3 hours of bonus features, including the “Everything Must Go” bonus footage.

The full Bonus Features package includes…

  • “Everything Must Go” Bonus Footage (16m)
  • Feature commentary with Director Kane Parsons, VFX Supervisor Edward J Douglas, Sound Designer Eugenio Battaglia, and Composer Edo Van Breemen
  • “Building the Backrooms” Featurette (26m)
  • VFX & Scene Breakdown with Kane Parsons (16m)
  • Prop Walkthrough with Kane Parsons (1m30s)
  • Two VFX Breakdowns with optional commentary (5m and 2m)
  • Six Collectible Postcards

Pre-order your copy of Backrooms on Blu-ray or 4K Ultra HD now!

A24 is expecting to ship out Backrooms physical media orders in late August.

Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in Backrooms as the owner of Cap’n Clark’s Ottoman Empire, who discovers a strange doorway in the basement of the furniture showroom. He sets out to explore the mysterious, liminal space, walking headfirst into a creepypasta nightmare.

Renate Reinsve (A Different Man) also stars in Backrooms.

Meagan wrote in her review, “Backrooms is at once complex and sparse, but never repetitive. It might be set in 1990, but it effectively captures modern anxieties and isolation in a way that frequently makes your skin crawl. While the journey ultimately loses steam by its cryptic end, Parsons’ visual representation of the human psyche disturbs like no other.”

YouTube prodigy Kane Parsons makes his feature directorial debut based on his creepypasta-inspired video series, which debuted in 2022 and has amassed over 190 million views to date.

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‘The Descent: Part 2’ Getting a 4K Ultra HD SteelBook Release from Lionsgate Limited https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3959436/the-descent-part-2-getting-a-4k-ultra-hd-steelbook-release-from-lionsgate-limited/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3959436/the-descent-part-2-getting-a-4k-ultra-hd-steelbook-release-from-lionsgate-limited/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:13:33 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3959436 It’s been 17 years since the release of horror sequel The Descent: Part 2, and the film is returning to physical media with a brand new 4K Ultra HD SteelBook from Lionsgate Limited. This marks the first time The Descent: Part 2 has been released on 4K in the U.S. Now up for pre-order, the […]

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It’s been 17 years since the release of horror sequel The Descent: Part 2, and the film is returning to physical media with a brand new 4K Ultra HD SteelBook from Lionsgate Limited.

This marks the first time The Descent: Part 2 has been released on 4K in the U.S.

Now up for pre-order, the 4K SteelBook will be released on August 11, 2026.

The Descent: Part 2 follows Sarah Carter (Shauna Macdonald) — dazed, bloodied, and speechless — as she emerges alone from the Appalachian cave system where the events of The Descent occurred. Forced back underground to help the rescue team search for her missing girlfriends, Sarah’s fractured memories begin to return, and she realizes the full horror of what lurks in the depths of the caves. But the rescue team is about to face a new tribe of deformed crawlers — even more viciously feral than those Sarah encountered before.

  • The Lionsgate Limited Edition 4K includes new special features:
    • Flashback on The Descent: Part 2 — Shauna Macdonald
    • Flashback on The Descent: Part 2 — Krysten Cummings
  • Legacy Special Features:
    • Audio Commentary with Director Jon Harris and Actors Shauna Macdonald, Krysten Cummings, and Anna Skellern
    • The Making of The Descent: Part 2: Deeper & Darker
    • The Genesis
    • Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
    • EPK B-roll
    • EPK Interview Clips
    • Production Design Gallery
    • Storyboard Gallery
    • U.S. Trailer
    • International Trailer

The 2-Disc 4K & Blu-ray release features new SteelBook art by Matt Ryan Tobin.

Check it out below and pre-order your copy from Lionsgate Limited today.

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‘Backrooms’ Heads Home to Digital Next Week https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3958889/backrooms-digital-release/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3958889/backrooms-digital-release/#respond Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:49:54 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3958889 Are you ready to go back? After a record-breaking box office run and an extended cut re-release, A24 and director Kane Parsons’ Backrooms is heading home to Digital. Backrooms will be available to rent or buy this Tuesday, July 14. In the film, Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in Backrooms as the owner of Cap’n Clark’s Ottoman Empire, who discovers a strange doorway in the basement […]

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Are you ready to go back?

After a record-breaking box office run and an extended cut re-release, A24 and director Kane Parsons’ Backrooms is heading home to Digital.

Backrooms will be available to rent or buy this Tuesday, July 14.

In the film, Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in Backrooms as the owner of Cap’n Clark’s Ottoman Empire, who discovers a strange doorway in the basement of the furniture showroom. He sets out to explore the mysterious, liminal space, walking headfirst into a creepypasta nightmare.

Renate Reinsve (A Different Man) also stars in Backrooms.

Will Soodik wrote the screenplay.

I wrote in my review, “Backrooms is at once complex and sparse, but never repetitive. It might be set in 1990, but it effectively captures modern anxieties and isolation in a way that frequently makes your skin crawl. While the journey ultimately loses steam by its cryptic end, Parsons’ visual representation of the human psyche disturbs like no other.”

YouTube prodigy Kane Parsons makes his feature directorial debut based on his creepypasta-inspired video series, which debuted in 2022 and has amassed over 190 million views to date. 

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‘Scary Movie’ Heads to Blu-ray in September After $224 Million Box Office Win https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3958786/scary-movie-heads-to-blu-ray-in-september-after-224-million-box-office-win/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3958786/scary-movie-heads-to-blu-ray-in-september-after-224-million-box-office-win/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:13:42 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3958786 Over one month later, Scary Movie is still playing in theaters and still making money, with the franchise’s brand new installment slashing into $224.5 million at the worldwide box office. In fact, the Scary Movie franchise has now collectively passed $1 billion in theaters! Scary Movie is headed to Digital at home soon, and a […]

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Over one month later, Scary Movie is still playing in theaters and still making money, with the franchise’s brand new installment slashing into $224.5 million at the worldwide box office.

In fact, the Scary Movie franchise has now collectively passed $1 billion in theaters!

Scary Movie is headed to Digital at home soon, and a listing on Amazon this week indicates that the film will be making its way to Blu-ray and DVD this coming September.

The film is listed for DVD and Blu-ray release on September 22, 2026.

We don’t have any additional release information at this time. Stay tuned.

Marlon Wayans (“Shorty”), Shawn Wayans (“Ray”), Anna Faris (“Cindy”), and Regina Hall (“Brenda”) reunite for the new Scary Movie, with the cast also including Dave Sheridan, Lochlyn Munro, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliott, Jon Abrahams, Damon Wayans Jr., Gregg Wayans, Kim Wayans, Benny Zielke, Cameron Scott Roberts, Heidi Gardner, Olivia Rose Keegan, Ruby Snowber, Savannah Lee Nassif, Sydney Park, and Felissa Rose.

Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer (“Ghostface”), the Core Four are back in the killer’s crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe…

Scary Movie will slash through reboots, remakes, requels, prequels, sequels, spin-offs, elevated horror, origin stories, anything with the word legacy in it, and every “final chapter” that absolutely isn’t. A whole lot has changed in the horror genre since the Wayans Brothers were in charge of the franchise; their involvement ended with Scary Movie 2 back in 2001!

Michael Tiddes (A Haunted House) directed the new Scary Movie.

[Related] ‘Scary Movie’ – Fedor Steer Played Art the Clown in the ‘Terrifier 3’ Parody Scene

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Brazilian Werewolf Fable ‘Good Manners’ Finally Gets Physical Media Release https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3958135/brazilian-werewolf-fable-good-manners-finally-gets-blu-ray-release/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3958135/brazilian-werewolf-fable-good-manners-finally-gets-blu-ray-release/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:35:21 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3958135 One of contemporary horror’s best werewolf movies is 2017’s Good Manners, and it’s finally set to receive a proper physical media release. Icarus Films is partnering with OCN Distribution to unleash a new Blu-ray that’s now available to preorder via Vinegar Syndrome. and with a limited edition slipcover. Set in São Paulo, the film follows […]

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One of contemporary horror’s best werewolf movies is 2017’s Good Manners, and it’s finally set to receive a proper physical media release.

Icarus Films is partnering with OCN Distribution to unleash a new Blu-ray that’s now available to preorder via Vinegar Syndrome. and with a limited edition slipcover.

Set in São Paulo, the film follows Clara, a lonely nurse from the outskirts of the city who is hired by mysterious and wealthy Ana to be the nanny of her soon to be born child. Against all odds, the two women develop a strong bond. But a fateful night marked by a full moon changes their plans.

Good Manners is the second collaboration between filmmakers Juliana Rojas and Marco Dutra, who write and direct. Zama’s Rui Poças‘ cinematography captures this unique werewolf tale described as “Disney meets Jacques Tourneur.”

Our own Trace Thurman wrote in his review, “With Good Manners, Rojas and Dutro have made one of the best werewolf movies ever made. That they are able juggle commentaries on racism and classism while still managing to tell two deeply affecting love stories is remarkable.”

BONUS FEATURES:

  • Commentary from film critics Shelagh Rowan-Legg and Carolyn Mauricette
  • 12-page booklet with an essay by film critic Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer
  • Making-of short film: The Making of a Werewolf (2 mins)
  • Two additional short films from the filmmakers: A STEM (15 mins), directed by Juliana Rojas & Marco Dutras, and DOPPELGANGER (24 mins), directed by Juliana Rojas

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Vinegar Syndrome Announces New 4K Releases, Including ‘Night School’, ‘Body Snatchers’, and ‘Lady in White’ [Trailer] https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3958085/vinegar-syndrome-announces-new-4k-releases-including-night-school-body-snatchers-and-lady-in-white-trailer/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3958085/vinegar-syndrome-announces-new-4k-releases-including-night-school-body-snatchers-and-lady-in-white-trailer/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:45:16 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3958085 Vinegar Syndrome is kicking off July with a trio of newly-announced horror releases. Fans longing for more fleshed-out releases of Ken Hughes‘ 1981 slasher Night School and Abel Ferrara‘s 1993 adaptation of Jack Finney’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers in Body Snatchers are in luck. As are those who have been waiting for Frank LaLoggia‘s […]

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Vinegar Syndrome is kicking off July with a trio of newly-announced horror releases. Fans longing for more fleshed-out releases of Ken Hughes‘ 1981 slasher Night School and Abel Ferrara‘s 1993 adaptation of Jack Finney’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers in Body Snatchers are in luck. As are those who have been waiting for Frank LaLoggia‘s 1988 gorgeous Lady in White, which is getting a hefty set of its own. All three releases are up for pre-orders now on the Vinegar Syndrome website.

Previously released on Blu-Ray from the Warner Archive Collection, Night School will receive a 4K UHD upgrade for the first time. Retailing for $42.99, the two-disc set will include a new 4K scan from the original camera negative, and features a special limited edition spot gloss slipcover designed by Ben Marra.

  • 2-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray
  • 4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
  • Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
  • New commentary track with associate producer Leon Williams, stuntman Jeffrey Leavitt, and film historian Bryan Thomas Norton
  • New commentary track with director of photography Mark Irwin and film historian Bryan Thomas Norton
  • “Head Hunter” (22 min) – an interview with actor Leonard Mann
  • “Street Born” (28 min) – an interview with actor Joseph R. Sicari
  • “Stunt Killer” (9 min) – an interview with stuntman Jeffrey Leavitt
  • Trailer
  • Reversible sleeve artwork

Meanwhile, also previously released on Blu-Ray from the Warner Archive Collection, Body Snatchers is also getting a 4K upgrade. Retailing for $46.99, this two-disc set will also sport a new 4K scan, and comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Adam Maida), as well as including a 40-page perfect bound book.

  • 2-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray
  • 4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
  • Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
  • New commentary track with author & critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • “Who Are the Good Guys?” (13 min) – an interview with director Abel Ferrara
  • “The First Cut is Mine” (17 min) – an interview with editor Anthony Redman
  • “Adults in the Room” (13 min) – an interview with second unit director Phil Neilson
  • “The Brass Ring” (25 min) – an interview with composer Joe Delia
  • 40-page perfect bound book with essays by film historians Elena Lazic, Willow Catelyn MaClay, and Glenn Kenny (limited edition only)
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Still gallery
  • Reversible sleeve artwork

Lastly, Lady in White, which Scream Factory first released on Blu-Ray back in 2016, will receive a whopping 4-disc set. Retailing for $46.99, the set features a new 4K scan from the original negative, and will come with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Dylan Haley), and includes a 40-page perfect bound book. In addition, Vinegar Syndrome is including three versions of the film, with the Director’s Cut on 4K UHD.

  • 4-disc Set: 1x 4K Ultra HD (High Bitrate BD100) / 3x Region A Blu-ray
  • 4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
  • Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
  • Presented in three versions: 126-min Pre-Release Director’s Cut (UHD+BD), the 118-min Extended Home Video Cut (BD), and the 113-min Theatrical Cut (BD)
  • New group commentary track with writer/director Frank LaLoggia, alongside actors Lukas Haas, Joelle Jacobi, and Len Cariou for the Pre-Release Director’s Cut
  • New commentary track with Frank LaLoggia, moderated by Scott Neumyer for the Extended Home Video Cut
  • New commentary track with authors Emma Westwood and Stephen A. Russell for the Extended Home Video Cut
  • Archival commentary track with Frank LaLoggia for the Extended Home Video Cut
  • “Learning How to Fly” (10 min) – an interview with actress Karen Powell
  • “A Snapshot in Time” (9 min) – an interview with actress Lisa Taylor
  • “Human Touches” (6 min) – an interview with actress Lucy Lee Flippin
  • “Still Relevant” (16 min) – an interview with actress Rose Weaver
  • “75% Listening, 25% Editing” (9 min) – an interview with editor Steve Mann
  • “Welcome to Willowpoint Falls” (6 min) – a location featurette hosted by Benjamin Scrivens, founder of Fright-Rags
  • “Dream Talking: Looking Back” – a visual group commentary for the Pre-Release Director’s Cut with Frank LaLoggia, and actors Lukas Haas, Joelle Jacobi, and Len Cariou (103 min)
  • Deleted Scenes with introduction and optional commentary by writer/director Frank LaLoggia (36 min)
  • Behind-the-scenes footage with introduction and optional commentary by writer/director Frank LaLoggia (16 min)
  • Extended behind-the-scenes footage (73 min)
  • Introduction from the 20th anniversary dvd release
  • Promotional ‘industry sales’ trailer (7 min)
  • 40-page perfect bound book with essays by film historians Molly Henery, Mark H. Harris, and Heidi Honeycutt (limited edition only)
  • Multiple radio spots
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Multiple TV spots
  • Workprint trailers (7 min)
  • Still gallery
  • Reversible sleeve artwork

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‘Matinee’ Blu-ray Review: Kino Cult Revives an Overlooked Canadian Slasher Gem https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3957959/matinee-blu-ray-review-overlooked-canadian-slasher/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3957959/matinee-blu-ray-review-overlooked-canadian-slasher/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:41:22 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3957959 There’s something really insidious, in a great way, about setting a horror story in a movie theater. It’s something filmmakers have known for decades, going back to The Blob and beyond, but it never fails to strike a chord because, in a way, it hits us exactly where we feel safest. Seeing a horror movie […]

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There’s something really insidious, in a great way, about setting a horror story in a movie theater. It’s something filmmakers have known for decades, going back to The Blob and beyond, but it never fails to strike a chord because, in a way, it hits us exactly where we feel safest. Seeing a horror movie on the big screen, surrounded by like-minded moviegoers, is a communal experience, one in which everyone screams and laughs together. We are together, and therefore we are much less vulnerable, so when someone punctures that bubble of safety, it’s all the more frightening. 

Matinee (also released as Midnight Matinee in some territories) is a movie that understands this from the jump, setting up a stunning opening kill that predates a similar sequence in Scream 2 by almost a full decade. A smart, layered, very stylish Canadian slasher released at the tail end of the 1980s, it’s one of those films that’s spent a lot of time in the dark even among the horror faithful (I’m willing to admit that I hadn’t seen it until recently). Now, a new Kino Cult Blu-ray release is out to change that, and it reveals a slasher essential that, while not perfect, has charm and style to spare. 

Two years ago, the Paramount Theater in the small town of Halston closed its doors when, during the theater’s annual horror festival, a young moviegoer was murdered in his seat, mid-movie. Leads in the murder quickly dried up, and the case is cold enough now that the town barely talks about it anymore. Fortunately for local horror fans, that means the Paramount can open again in time for its Halloween horror festival, and they’ve got a hotshot producer (William B. Davis) in town for just such an occasion.

As the festival draws closer, the film introduces us to a variety of characters, including rebellious teenager Sherri (Beatrice Boepple), her boyfriend Lawrence (Jeff Schultz), her overbearing mother Marilyn (Gillian Barber), and the theater’s kindly owner, Earle (Don S. Davis), who’s just hoping he can run a business without more bloodshed. But someone clearly remembers what happened two years ago, and their violent streak is on a collision course with opening night. 

Matinee has quite a few things going for it, but what stands out right away, and maintains a consistent grip right up through a wonderful crescendo in the third act, is the film’s visual style. Writer/Director Richard Martin, cinematographer Cyrus Block, and special effects wizard Bob Comer make great use of the film’s limited locations, giving the movie a charming small-town feel reminiscent of Halloween or The Blob while building a self-contained little world inside the theater itself that’ll remind you of films like Popcorn and Demons.

The colors are striking, the framing is clever, and the film clearly has a ball making references to all kinds of other horror cinema moments ranging from The Phantom of the Opera to Friday the 13th. The kills, while relatively sparing with gore, are delivered with style and appropriate tension, creating that sense of unease right in the middle of a place where we as movie fans should be comfortable: The movie theater. Along the way, the Paramount itself becomes a character, and this release definitely dials up its retro splendor.  

The Blu-ray upgrade preserves the film’s attention to detail and ambitious cinematography, helping the colors to pop while never letting go of the texture and feel of a relatively low-budget horror film made in Canada in the 1980s. There’s a certain gauziness to many exploitation films of this era, that haloed light you get when the scene is perhaps overexposed just a little too much. It makes the film dreamlike even when it reaches for realism, and Kino Cult’s upgrade preserves that feeling. Throw in a smart script and a whodunit plot that leans heavily into the psychological details of each character, and you’ve got a winner. 

There are a couple of things that stick out as slight issues here, including the lack of special features beyond an excellent commentary from film historians and Kino regulars Jason Pichonsky and Paul Corupe. The disc is quite reasonably priced, so it’s not a letdown economically speaking, but I’d love a deeper dive into the film and the Canadian slasher boom in general, particularly for a movie like this that seems to have faded from so many memories, including mine. The sound mix also has some issues, probably left over from previous releases, that might have you playing with your volume settings a little more than you’d like over the course of a 90-minute film, particularly when lines of ADR dialogue crop up. 

These are minor concerns, though, and they do nothing to diminish the impact of Matinee, or the joy that’ll come from watching this film for the first time if you’re a slasher devotee in search of something new, or even someone who saw this movie way back when hoping to relive its glories. This is one of those slashers I’ll be talking about with fellow horrorphiles for a long time, and it’s because of this disc.

Matinee is now available on Blu-ray from Kino Cult.

3.5 out of 5

 

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‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ Arrives on Hulu and Disney+ Next Week https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3957463/ready-or-not-2-here-i-come-arrives-on-hulu-and-disney-next-week/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3957463/ready-or-not-2-here-i-come-arrives-on-hulu-and-disney-next-week/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:08:33 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3957463 Get ready for double the fun, protagonists, and body count when Ready or Not 2: Here I Come explodes on streaming next week. Just in time for the fireworks, the sequel makes its streaming debut on Hulu and Disney+ on July 2. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett are back, along with Samara Weaving, for more […]

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Get ready for double the fun, protagonists, and body count when Ready or Not 2: Here I Come explodes on streaming next week.

Just in time for the fireworks, the sequel makes its streaming debut on Hulu and Disney+ on July 2.

Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett are back, along with Samara Weaving, for more hide and slay mayhem.

Picking up moments after the all-out attack from the Le Domas family in the first Ready or Not movie, Grace (Weaving) discovers she’s reached the next level of the nightmarish game — and this time with her estranged sister Faith (Kathryn Newton) at her side. Grace has one chance to survive, keep her sister alive, and claim the High Seat of the Council that controls the world. Four rival families are hunting her for the throne, and whoever wins rules it all.

That means a higher body count and even more explosive carnage. Just how much? A whopping 325 gallons worth, the directors previously told BD.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, David Cronenberg, Elijah Wood, Kevin Durand, Olivia Cheng, Varun Saranga, and Daniel Beirne also star.

I wrote in my review for Bloody Disgusting, “More is more in Ready or Not 2. Bigger stakes, larger playing field, a higher (and more gruesome) body count, and even double the protagonists. It’s all designed to deliver maximum crowd-pleasing fun.”

The horror-comedy sequel is written by Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy.

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Zach Cregger’s ‘Barbarian’ Finally Gets Physical Media Release This August! https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3957412/zach-creggers-barbarian-finally-gets-physical-media-release-this-august/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3957412/zach-creggers-barbarian-finally-gets-physical-media-release-this-august/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:21:39 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3957412 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 […]

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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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Tim Burton’s ‘Mars Attacks!’ Gets a 30th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Release https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3957122/tim-burtons-mars-attacks-gets-a-30th-anniversary-4k-ultra-hd-release/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3957122/tim-burtons-mars-attacks-gets-a-30th-anniversary-4k-ultra-hd-release/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:42:06 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3957122 This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s sci-fi movie Mars Attacks!, and IGN has announced this afternoon that the film is being celebrated with a brand new 4K release. When can you expect it? IGN reports, “Mars Attacks! will be available for purchase digitally in 4K Ultra HD and on 4K UHD Blu-ray […]

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s sci-fi movie Mars Attacks!, and IGN has announced this afternoon that the film is being celebrated with a brand new 4K release.

When can you expect it? IGN reports, “Mars Attacks! will be available for purchase digitally in 4K Ultra HD and on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc on August 11, 2026.”

Brand new Special Features for the 4K UHD release will include…

  • Looking Back on Mars Attacks!

Filmmakers swap stories about working with Tim Burton.

  • Ack! Ack! Aesthetic

Filmmakers explore how then-cutting-edge CGI shaped the film’s iconic look.

Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks! gets the 4K Ultra HD upgrade with two different releases: the standard 4K Ultra HD release and the Limited Edition SteelBook 4K Ultra HD release.

You can pre-order both over on Amazon now.

In Tim Burton’s 1996 movie adaptation of the Mars Attacks! trading card line from Topps, Jack Nicholson stars as the President of the United States. Anything can – and does – happen as Planet Earth is plunged into complete pandemonium when Martians invade.

The incredible ensemble cast also includes Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny Devito, Lukas Haas, Sarah Jessica Parker, Martin Short, Michael J. Fox, Rod Steiger, Tom Jones, Natalie Portman, Jim Brown, Lisa Marie, and Sylvia Sidney.

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Criterion’s Complete Kubrick Box Set Will Include Kubrick’s International Version of ‘The Shining’ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3957066/criterions-complete-kubrick-box-set-will-include-kubricks-international-version-of-the-shining/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3957066/criterions-complete-kubrick-box-set-will-include-kubricks-international-version-of-the-shining/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:59:53 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3957066 Criterion Collection has announced the upcoming release of The Complete Kubrick Box Set, a 4K + Blu-ray collection that features EVERY SINGLE MOVIE KUBRICK DIRECTED. “Tracing his evolution from independent maverick to Hollywood rebel to visionary transnational auteur whose every film from the mid-1960s on became a manifesto of a radically new sensibility,” Criterion previews, […]

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Criterion Collection has announced the upcoming release of The Complete Kubrick Box Set, a 4K + Blu-ray collection that features EVERY SINGLE MOVIE KUBRICK DIRECTED.

“Tracing his evolution from independent maverick to Hollywood rebel to visionary transnational auteur whose every film from the mid-1960s on became a manifesto of a radically new sensibility,” Criterion previews, “The Complete Kubrick brings together the entirety of a body of work that opened popular cinema up to new realms of moral profundity and metaphysical mystery.”

Criterion continues, “Collected for the first time are Kubrick’s thirteen features and three shorts, all restored in 4K, with their original soundtracks alongside the 5.1 mixes, restored and remastered; over twenty-five hours of interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes materials; and deluxe packaging illustrated with rare photographs, artwork, and documents annotated by Kubrick himself, all housed in a singular box inspired by the director’s legendary archive.”

Included in The Complete Kubrick is of course the 1980 horror masterpiece The Shining, but we’re getting more than just the version of the film we’re all deeply familiar with…

Kubrick’s international version of The Shining will also be included in the set, along with a new 4K restoration of Vivian Kubrick’s behind-the-scenes documentary!

The international version of The Shining was cut together by Kubrick for the film’s release outside the United States, and it’s a trimmed down version of the film that runs 115 minutes rather than the standard 144 minutes. Kubrick cut a full 29 minutes out of The Shining in the wake of the film’s U.S. release, and you can watch this video for a rundown of all the changes.

This version of the movie has been released on home video outside the United States, but Criterion’s Complete Kubrick set marks the first time it’s been available on U.S. home video.

The Complete Kubrick will release October 20, 2026. Pre-order yours today.

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Original ‘The Crow’ Starring Brandon Lee Returns to VHS from Vice Press Home Video https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3956925/original-the-crow-starring-brandon-lee-returns-to-vhs-from-vice-press-home-video/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3956925/original-the-crow-starring-brandon-lee-returns-to-vhs-from-vice-press-home-video/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:10:23 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3956925 The Vice Press Home Video label is back, and we’ve learned that they’re joining forces with Paramount Home Entertainment to bring Alex Proyas’ classic The Crow back to VHS. Featuring artwork by Matt Ferguson, and formatted by both Matt Ferguson and Florey, the upcoming VHS release from Vice Press Home Video comes in two editions. […]

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The Vice Press Home Video label is back, and we’ve learned that they’re joining forces with Paramount Home Entertainment to bring Alex Proyas’ classic The Crow back to VHS.

Featuring artwork by Matt Ferguson, and formatted by both Matt Ferguson and Florey, the upcoming VHS release from Vice Press Home Video comes in two editions.

The standard slipcase edition of 1,250 features a red on tape design and will be available from both Vice Press, along with Amazon, HMV and Rarewaves on PAL format.

The Vice Press Exclusive Edition release of 250 features white tapes with black on tape design, and will only be available from Vice Press and will only be available on UK PAL format.

The Crow will be available to pre-order at 7pm ET tonight, June 22 at Vice-Press.com! Please note that PAL Format tapes will only play on European VHS players.

You’ll be able to grab both editions for £34.99 each.

In the 1994 movie starring the late Brandon Lee, Eric Draven’s fiancée is killed alongside Draven, setting the film’s revenge storyline into motion. It spawned a handful of sequels.

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Watch the Opening ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Battle Scene Now Ahead of Physical Media Release in July https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3955679/mortal-kombat-ii-physical-media-july/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3955679/mortal-kombat-ii-physical-media-july/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:37:41 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3955679 Sequel Mortal Kombat II is now available to watch at home on Digital before heading to physical media in July, but you can test your might now and watch the opening scene. Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid returns to the helm for the new sequel from a script by Jeremy Slater (“Moon Knight,” Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire). In Mortal Kombat II, the […]

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Sequel Mortal Kombat II is now available to watch at home on Digital before heading to physical media in July, but you can test your might now and watch the opening scene.

Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid returns to the helm for the new sequel from a script by Jeremy Slater (“Moon Knight,” Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire).

In Mortal Kombat II, the fan-favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) — are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada are also part of the ensemble cast of Mortal Kombat II fighters.

Watch the opening below, which introduces a young Kitana (Sophia Xu) as Emperor Shao Kahn (Martyn Ford) prepares to conquer her father, King Jerrod (Desmond Chiam), and her kingdom of Edenia. It sets the sequel’s entire plot in motion.

From New Line Cinema, James Wan’s Atomic Monster, Broken Road Productions, and Fireside Films, Mortal Kombat II is rated R for “strong bloody violence and gore, and language.”

Look for Mortal Kombat II to arrive on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on July 28, 2026.

The physical media release contains the following special features, as unveiled by IGN:

  • Mortal Kombat II: Evolving the Saga (Featurette)
    • Returning characters, new alliances and even bigger fatalities! Go behind the scenes to learn all that went into creating the latest chapter in the Mortal Kombat film saga and how the sequel expands the universe to bolder, bloodier heights.
  • Building the Realms of Mortal Kombat (Featurette)
    • From the decaying streets of Edenia to the terrifying Pit featured in the iconic video game series, discover how the Mortal Kombat II design teams blended practical sets with groundbreaking VFX to create the legendary realms in the film.
  • Mortal Kombat II: Choose Your Fighter (Featurette)
    • Awaken your Arcana as you meet the cast and explore the brutal weapons, epic costumes and fierce training that went into bringing their characters to life.
  • Klose Quarters Kombat (Featurette)
    • Cast members and key creatives share insights into how the stunt preparation, intense fight scenes and weapons training shaped both classic moves and new, merciless combat styles.
  • A “Boon” to Gamers Everywhere (Featurette)
    • Sit down with chief Mortal Kombat mythmaker and creator Ed Boon for a deep dive into the franchise’s storied history and ongoing evolution that spans three decades of near-infinite games, films and comics, culminating with the live-action sequel.

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‘Scream 4’ 4K Ultra HD Review: The Franchise’s Black Sheep Gets a Killer Remaster https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3955567/scream-4-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3955567/scream-4-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-review/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:54:52 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3955567 Scream is a franchise that is very near and dear to the hearts of many Gen X and Millennial horror fans who experienced the first film at the perfect moment when their own media literacy and genre fandom was starting to take off. In many respects, Scream has turned into the very thing that it’s […]

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Scream is a franchise that is very near and dear to the hearts of many Gen X and Millennial horror fans who experienced the first film at the perfect moment when their own media literacy and genre fandom was starting to take off. In many respects, Scream has turned into the very thing that it’s slyly been satirizing.

However, it’s still largely a slasher franchise that actually has something to say. Mileage varies regarding the Scream sequels’ reception, but 2011’s Scream 4 — Wes Craven’s final film — is right up there with Scream 2 as far as I’m concerned. Arriving a decade after Scream 3, Scream 4 has plenty of new material to pull from and sinks its claws into the whole horror remake craze that was ramping up during the 2000s. 

Not only does this give Scream 4 more to do than its predecessor, but the film’s grander message about destructive clout chasing and gaining fame through infamy in a social media-obsessed age is wildly ahead of its time. It’s a motivation that rings even truer 15 years later and a sequel that’s only gotten better in the context of the following decades of horror and the subsequent Scream films that have followed in its wake.

Scream 4 is available in Ultra HD 4K for the first time in a Lionsgate Limited 4K Steelbook, a Standard 4K Edition, and even a VHS release. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the franchise’s black sheep sequel before your next franchise binge. 

How Does Scream 4 Look in 4K?

The big reason to pick up this new set is that it’s the first time that Scream 4 has been available in 4K. The film is presented in Dolby Vision, 2.39:1 aspect ratio, and compressed as HEVC (H.265). From what I understand, Scream 4 was finished on a 2K digital intermediate and that a native 4K master was never created. This indicates that this 4K release is an upscale, but it’s well-handled, if that’s in fact the case.

There’s a clear difference in the crispness and details of this new version in comparison to 2011’s Blu-Ray. The colors, reds in particular, pop much better and there’s a greater sense of contrast and depth when dealing with darker tones and blacks. To this point, Scream 4 is a film that’s full of scenes that take place at night and in dark rooms. It’s crucial that the 4K’s black levels aren’t compromised and this transfer doesn’t disappoint. This is definitely the best way to see Scream 4 at this point.

One of the biggest sticking points with Scream 4 fans is the “vaseline filter” that gives the film a bright and hazy soft-focus effect. Some people absolutely hate this effect and were hoping that it would be removed in the 4K. The filter does in fact remain, but this look was always intentional on Craven’s part and an additional meta touch on the glossier look of the decade’s many horror remakes. It wouldn’t be right to remove this filter, yet, an alternate option on the disc that’s without the glossy look – or the ability to toggle it on or off – might have been a welcome alternative.

Audio Gets a Surprise Bonus Inclusion

Lionsgate Limited’s new 4K release also features Dolby Atmos, which rises to the occasion and provides solid audio design throughout the movie. There are no struggles between the broader surround sounds and the more precise and directional effects, the latter of which are boosted so that the simplest of sound effects cut right through a scene. There’s a lot more going on in the background of scenes that are evident in the mix’s rear channels, too.

It’s definitely an audio mix where you’re going to potentially notice new elements that you’ve never noticed before. Speaking of surprises, a bonus inclusion is an additional English 5.1 TrueHD audio track, which is the infamous “UK Version.” While largely the same, this audio track features a few line changes that were dubbed over in ADR and worth checking out for hardocre fans.

Scream 4 4K Release Comes Loaded with Features New and Old

Lionsgate Limited Extras (4K)

In addition to this new release including all the “Legacy” Special Features from the 2011 Blu-Ray, there are a handful of new extras that clock in at about 50 minutes of new material. These features include:

The Meta of Scream 

A 15-minute breakdown on the various ways in which Scream 4 is meta. There’s a playful nature to this, but it really doesn’t feel necessary, especially for an audience who is likely not buying Scream 4 for the first time.

Rebooting the Franchise: Scream 4 Revisited 

A 15-minute discussion with a handful of Scream 4’s actors (David Arquette, Marley Shelton, Nico Tortorella, and Erik Knudsen) while they talk about the film and share some stories. This is also a pretty light feature that’s full of anecdotes that you’ve probably heard before. It’s also too bad that such a small portion of the cast is assembled here.

Ghostface Revealed!

This segment is around eight minutes and gives the voice of Ghostface, Roger L. Jackson, his flowers. A feature on what Jackson brings to the Scream franchise is a decent idea and there’s a certain novelty to seeing Jackson do the voice on camera. While this is the 4K’s shortest feature, it surprisingly has the most depth. 

Wes Craven: The Maestro of Scream

A special feature on Wes Craven feels like a given, but this ten-minute segment does the bare minimum. About half of the feature is made up from archival interviews with Craven, with the rest featuring the cast from “Scream 4 Revisited” weighing in on the director. It’s sweet to hear these actors talk about Craven’s impact, but it’s a rather brief tribute.

In the end, all these new features are fine, but they come across as padded filler instead of anything that actually adds real value to the film’s legacy since its last physical media release. A special feature on how Scream 4 has been reappraised over the past decade, a breakdown on the legacy of Jill Roberts (Emma Roberts), or even a discussion on what the original sequel trilogy plan was for the next films. Roberts might not have been available, but it’s hard to imagine that Kevin Williamson couldn’t have chatted for 15 minutes, especially after he was back in this universe for Scream 7. Even a new audio commentary by Williamson or the Radio Silence team would have been appreciated.

These new features are not some treasure trove of undiscovered Scream 4 intel and they’re not the reason to buy this new set. That being said, the 2011 Legacy Special Features remain robust enough. 

Legacy Special Features (Blu-Ray)

Also included in this set are all the previous special features from the 2011 Blu-Ray release. These special features include: 

  •     Feature Commentary with Director Wes Craven and Cast Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, and Neve Campbell (via telephone)
  •     Deleted and Extended Scenes
  •     Alternate Opening
  •     Extended Ending
  •     Gag Reel
  •     EPKs: B-Roll, Soundbites, Junket Interviews
  •     Trailers
  •     TV Spot

All of this is pretty much what you’d expect and likely footage you’ve encountered before, at least in the case of the alternate opening and deleted/extended scenes. The Deleted and Extended Scenes are the most substantial of these features with around 30 minutes of material. There’s also optional commentary from Wes Craven on all these sequences, which honestly provides some enlightening context. The audio commentary occasionally sees Roberts and Hayden Panettiere dominate the conversation. It’s still a good reservoir of knowledge from Craven and two up-and-coming talents who clearly respect the hell out of him.

Conclusion

Lionsgate Limited’s 4K Ultra HD remaster of Scream 4 is easily the film’s best release and a must-buy for anyone who has never owned the movie before. Anyone who already has this chapter of the Woodsboro murders in their collection likely doesn’t need to upgrade if they’re purely interested in new supplemental features. However, video and audio hounds, plus hardcore Scream enthusiasts, will want to spring for the improved presentation and upgrades. 

3.5 out of 5

Scream 4 4K Steelbook Set Scream 4 4K Internals and Discs

 

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‘The Autopsy of Jane Doe’ Making Worldwide 4K UHD Debut from Severin Films https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3955537/the-autopsy-of-jane-doe-making-worldwide-4k-uhd-debut-from-severin-films/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3955537/the-autopsy-of-jane-doe-making-worldwide-4k-uhd-debut-from-severin-films/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:27:53 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3955537 Every body has a secret. André Øvredal’s The Autopsy of Jane Doe is getting a brand new home video release from Severin Films, marking the movie’s debut on the 4K UHD format. The release is part of the Severin Summer Sale, launching June 26. When the body of an unidentified young woman is discovered at […]

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Every body has a secret. André Øvredal’s The Autopsy of Jane Doe is getting a brand new home video release from Severin Films, marking the movie’s debut on the 4K UHD format.

The release is part of the Severin Summer Sale, launching June 26.

When the body of an unidentified young woman is discovered at the scene of a mass slaughter, it is sent to the local coroner (Brian Cox) and his son (Emile Hirsch) for surgical post-mortem. But this corpse will reveal chilling secrets. The mortuary itself will pulse with malevolence. And as their autopsy cuts deeper, an unstoppable evil will rise.

Ophelia Lovibond and Michael McElhatton co-star in The Autopsy of Jane Doe, now scanned in 4K with Special Features including new interviews with André Øvredal and more.

The full Special Features package includes…

Disc 1: UHD (Film + Special Feature):
• Trailer

Disc 2: Blu-ray (Film + Special Features):
• Head Examiner – Interview With Director André Øvredal
• Next Of Kin – Interview With Actor Emile Hirsch
• Undead On Arrival – Interview With Actress Olwen Catherine Kelly
• Coroner’s Report – Interview With Co-Writer Ian Goldberg
• Postmortem Procedure – Interview With Co-Writer Richard Naing And Producers Fred Berger And Eric Garcia
• Tools Of The Trade – On-Set Interview With Actor Emile Hirsch
• Father In The Family Plot – On-Set Interview With Actor Brian Cox
• Second Degree – On-Set Interview With Actress Ophelia Lovibond
• Body Processing – On-Set Interview With Producer Ben Pugh
• Trailer

The upcoming release from Severin Films will include a Vertical Split Rigid Slipcase Illustrated by Trevor Henderson, along with reversible case artwork. Preview it all down below.

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‘Hokum’ Heads Home to Digital Tomorrow Ahead of Physical Media Release in August https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3954152/hokum-heads-home-to-digital-tomorrow-ahead-of-physical-media-release-in-august/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3954152/hokum-heads-home-to-digital-tomorrow-ahead-of-physical-media-release-in-august/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:25:12 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3954152 After scaring up a strong theatrical run, Oddity director Damian McCarthy’s Hokum heads home to Digital this week. Settle in for a spooky supernatural chiller as Hokum arrives on all Digital platforms to rent or own beginning June 2, followed by a Blu-ray/4K Ultra HD Combo and DVD release on August 11, 2026. Adam Scott (“Severance”) […]

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After scaring up a strong theatrical run, Oddity director Damian McCarthy’s Hokum heads home to Digital this week.

Settle in for a spooky supernatural chiller as Hokum arrives on all Digital platforms to rent or own beginning June 2, followed by a Blu-ray/4K Ultra HD Combo and DVD release on August 11, 2026.

Adam Scott (“Severance”) stars in Hokum as reclusive novelist Ohm Bauman. When he retreats to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, the staff’s tales of an ancient witch haunting the honeymoon suite take hold of his mind. Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance draw Ohm into a nightmarish confrontation with the darkest corners of his past.

Peter Coonan (“The Alienist: Angel of Darkness”), David Wilmot (“Station Eleven”), Florence Ordesh (“Departure”), Michael Patric (“Frontier”), Will O’Connell (“Game of Thrones”), Brendan Conroy (“Bodkin”), and Austin Amelio (“The Walking Dead”) also star.

Get a peek at the upcoming physical media release below, including a few special features.

Spooky Pictures’ Roy Lee (Weapons) & Steven Schneider (Insidious) produce alongside Image Nation’s Derek Dauchy (Late Night with the Devil), Tailored Film’s Ruth Treacy, Julianne Forde, & Mairtín de Barra, and Cweature Features’ Ken Kao & Josh Rosenbaum.

I wrote in my review for Bloody Disgusting, “A quaint Irish hotel with a deeply haunted history awaits an American writer in McCarthy’s third outing, continuing his streak for folkloric tales of supernatural karma and spine-tingling terror with a dark sense of humor.”

What’s next from Damian McCarthy? He’s currently writing a haunted house movie, but recent comments suggest he may be moving into other genres beyond that upcoming project.

 

 

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Underappreciated Slasher ‘Terror Train’ Gets a Welcome New 4K UHD Showcase https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3953384/terror-train-gets-a-welcome-new-4k-showcase/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3953384/terror-train-gets-a-welcome-new-4k-showcase/#respond Wed, 27 May 2026 13:56:20 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3953384 Terror Train, like so many other horror films of its era, was drowned out by a genre cacophony. The film hit theaters just a few months after Friday the 13th in 1980, at the dawn of the post-Halloween slasher boom, and despite the presence of budding scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis (Prom Night, also starring […]

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Terror Train, like so many other horror films of its era, was drowned out by a genre cacophony. The film hit theaters just a few months after Friday the 13th in 1980, at the dawn of the post-Halloween slasher boom, and despite the presence of budding scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis (Prom Night, also starring Curtis, came out the same year), it simply didn’t find its audience. 

To say that a lot has changed in the ensuing 46 years is an understatement. Today, slasher devotees hail Terror Train as an early forward thinker in the subgenre, a film that plays within the established rules of the game while also daring to try new things with the form at a time when that form was still being set in stone. Many cult films stay cult films even as they find a bigger audience, but others find a more mainstream following when curious viewers realize that they missed something special. Thanks to a new 4K from Kino Lorber Studio Classics, Terror Train seems destined to find its permanent place among the best slashers of the golden age. 

As film historians Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson point out early in their excellent commentary, one of two on the disc – on the film, Terror Train stands out for a lot of reasons, but one of the most important is the presence of cinematographer John Alcott. Alcott spent the late 1960s and early 1970s building a reputation as one of the most gifted DPs of his era, thanks to several films with the legendary Stanley Kubrick, including A Clockwork Orange and The Shining, and he brought all of that legendary talent to bear on Terror Train.

Working with director Roger Spottiswoode, Alcott imbues the film with often stunning beauty, painting shadows in among the firelight of the prologue sequence and the bright lights of a party train traveling by night across the Canadian landscape. His knack for shooting horror and framing slasher kills is on full display in this new restoration. The colors pop, the costumes are glossy and exciting, the expressiveness of the characters comes through, and yet the film loses none of its gritty, low-budget charm. As Nelson and Heller-Nicholas point out, the film was rushed through production in a matter of weeks in order to get tax credits lined up, giving it a seat-of-your-pants energy that’s buoyed by Alcott’s consummate professionalism and artistry. 

Terror Train is also, I was pleased to find upon rewatching this disc, a wonderfully mean-spirited slasher at a time when the subgenre was still all over the place, finding its footing amid rising box office demand. Like fellow Canadian classic Black Christmas before it, the film goes for the throat from the very beginning, putting its characters in absolutely merciless situations that are made all the more dread-inducing by the theatricality of the party on board the title train. Like My Bloody Valentine, which would arrive from Canada in early 1981, it’s a film that balances tremendous mirth and showmanship with pure brutality, from the opening prank to the final kill.

This new restoration highlights all of that and more, revealing a film that seems destined to reveal more depth with each new generation of fans. 

There’s so much potential exploration in this restoration, in fact, that I came away wishing the disc offered a little more in the way of behind-the-scenes flair. The features we do have, including both commentary tracks, are excellent, but I wanted to go deeper, and the features just aren’t there.

Maybe another future box set will shine an even brighter light on Terror Train‘s intricacies and the way this rushed, frantic production managed to deliver such a compelling piece of Canuxsploitation. As it is, though, this is a gorgeous restoration ornamented with solid special features, and it deserves a place on every slasher fan’s shelf. 

Terror Train is available now in 4K UHD from Kino Lorber.

3.5 out of 5

Terror Train Kino disc

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Satanic Slasher ‘Psycho Killer’ Heads to Hulu This Week https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3953194/satanic-slasher-psycho-killer-heads-to-hulu-this-week/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3953194/satanic-slasher-psycho-killer-heads-to-hulu-this-week/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 15:05:06 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3953194 Psycho Killer, the Satanic slasher from Se7en scribe Andrew Kevin Walker (Sleepy Hollow), is finally set to make its streaming debut after releasing in theaters in February. 20th Century Studios and New Regency’s horror movie debuts on May 29 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. Georgina Campbell (Cold Storage, Barbarian) stars as […]

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Psycho Killer, the Satanic slasher from Se7en scribe Andrew Kevin Walker (Sleepy Hollow), is finally set to make its streaming debut after releasing in theaters in February.

20th Century Studios and New Regency’s horror movie debuts on May 29 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S.

Georgina Campbell (Cold Storage, Barbarian) stars as a Kansas highway patrol officer who sets out on a journey to track down her husband’s murderer. As the hunt progresses, she comes to realize the man responsible is a sadistic serial killer, and the depth of his mental depravity and his sinister agenda is more twisted than anyone could have imagined.

Producer Gavin Polone (Zombieland, Panic Room) makes his feature directorial debut.

Psycho Killer also stars James Preston Rogers (The Blackening), Grace Dove (The Revenant), Logan Miller (Escape Room), and Malcolm McDowell (Halloween, A Clockwork Orange), and is produced by Roy Lee, Matt Berenson, Andrew Kevin Walker, and Arnon Milchan, with Martin Moszkowicz, Robert Kulzer, Yariv Milchan, Natalie Lehmann, and Kat Landsberg serving as executive producers.

The Satanic slasher is rated R for “strong bloody violence, strong sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use, and language.”

Up next from Walker is Flesh of the Gods, Panos Cosmatos’ vampire thriller starring Wagner Moura and Kristen Stewart.

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Splatstick Comedy ‘Over Your Dead Body’ Heads to VOD Next Week https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3952760/splatstick-comedy-over-your-dead-body-heads-to-vod-next-week/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3952760/splatstick-comedy-over-your-dead-body-heads-to-vod-next-week/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 17:45:26 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3952760 Raucous splatstick comedy Over Your Dead Body puts the fun in dysfunction for a married couple, and it’s marching down the aisles to arrive on VOD next week. Over Your Dead Body will be available for rent or purchase on Digital on May 26. Jason Segel and Samara Weaving star in this remake of Tommy Wirkola‘s 2021 Norwegian […]

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Raucous splatstick comedy Over Your Dead Body puts the fun in dysfunction for a married couple, and it’s marching down the aisles to arrive on VOD next week.

Over Your Dead Body will be available for rent or purchase on Digital on May 26.

Jason Segel and Samara Weaving star in this remake of Tommy Wirkola‘s 2021 Norwegian film The Trip.

In the film, “a dysfunctional couple (Segel and Weaving) head to a remote cabin to supposedly reconnect, but each has secret plans to kill the other.” What the logline leaves out is that the couple’s plans to commit murder get derailed by the arrival of actual killers, and violent mayhem ensues.“

The Lonely Island’s Jorma Taccone (Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, MacGruber) directs from a script by fellow “Saturday Night Live” alumni Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney.

Timothy Olyphant (“Alien: Earth”), Paul Guilfoyle (“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”), Keith Jardine (Love Lies Bleeding), and Juliette Lewis (“Yellowjackets”) also star.

Over Your Dead Body is rated R for “strong bloody violence, gore, sexual assault, pervasive language, and sexual content.”

Taccone’s comedy earns that rating. I wrote in my SXSW review, “Everyone takes a nasty pummeling here, and the gruesome deaths are as wonderfully executed with an emphasis on practical effects. Even the film’s characters are genuinely surprised by the amount of pain they can inflict or receive, which in itself elicits laughs.“

From 87North, XYZ Films, and Resolute Films, the film is produced by Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Aram Tertzakian, Nick Spicer, Guy Danella, and Lee Kim.

Executive producers include Kjetil Omberg, Jørgen Storm Rosenberg, Tommy Wirkola, Jorma Taccone, Maxime Cottray, Nate Bolotin, Timo Argillander, and Andrea Scarso.

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‘Scream 7’ Streams on Paramount+ Next Week https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3952687/scream-7-streams-on-paramount-next-week/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3952687/scream-7-streams-on-paramount-next-week/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 13:45:55 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3952687 Fear hits home when Scream 7 arrives on Paramount+ next Thursday, May 28. The franchise’s highest grossing entry joins the first six installments in the slasher saga on the streamer, along with behind-the-scenes extras. Kevin Williamson (writer of Scream, Scream 2, and Scream 4) directs from a script he co-wrote with Guy Busick (Scream 2022, Scream […]

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Fear hits home when Scream 7 arrives on Paramount+ next Thursday, May 28.

The franchise’s highest grossing entry joins the first six installments in the slasher saga on the streamer, along with behind-the-scenes extras.

Kevin Williamson (writer of Scream, Scream 2, and Scream 4) directs from a script he co-wrote with Guy Busick (Scream 2022, Scream VI).

“When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.”

Neve Campbell returns alongside franchise veterans Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard, David Arquette, Scott Foley, Mason Gooding, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Roger L. Jackson.

Isabel May, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Asa Germann, Celeste O’Connor, Sam Rechner, Anna Camp, Jimmy Tatro, Michelle Randolph, Ethan Embry, Timothy Simons, and Mark Consuelos round out the cast.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “There are enough thrills and chills injected, at least until its abysmal finale, to signal that there’s a faintly beating pulse buried somewhere under the mess.”

Scream 7 will be released on physical media on June 16 via Paramount.

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David Lowery’s ‘Mother Mary’ Starring Anne Hathaway Is Now Available to Watch at Home https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3952184/david-lowerys-mother-mary-starring-anne-hathaway-is-now-available-to-watch-at-home/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/home-video/3952184/david-lowerys-mother-mary-starring-anne-hathaway-is-now-available-to-watch-at-home/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 13:23:32 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3952184 Your prayers have been answered, as Mother Mary is now on Digital to rent ($19.99) or purchase ($24.99) via A24. Written and directed by David Lowery (The Green Knight, A Ghost Story), the psychosexual thriller stars Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. In the film, long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother […]

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Your prayers have been answered, as Mother Mary is now on Digital to rent ($19.99) or purchase ($24.99) via A24.

Written and directed by David Lowery (The Green Knight, A Ghost Story), the psychosexual thriller stars Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel.

In the film, long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary (Hathaway) reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm (Coel) on the eve of her comeback performance.

Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Alba Baptista, Isaura Barbé-Brown, Sian Clifford, and FKA Twigs round out the cast.

The movie features original songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli xcx, and FKA Twigs.

Mother Mary is rated R for “some violent content and language.”

Hathaway can next be seen in Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey on July 17, David Robert Mitchell’s sci-fi thriller The End of Oak Street on August 14, and Michael Showalter’s psychological thriller Verity on October 2.

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11 New Must-Have Horror Collectibles, Including ‘Exit 8’ Blu-ray & ‘Dark Shadows’ Steelbook https://bloody-disgusting.com/the-further/3951365/11-new-must-have-horror-collectibles-including-exit-8-blu-ray-dark-shadows-steelbook/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/the-further/3951365/11-new-must-have-horror-collectibles-including-exit-8-blu-ray-dark-shadows-steelbook/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 17:41:42 +0000 https://bloody-disgusting.com/?p=3951365 Killer Collectibles highlights the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to physical media, artwork, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! Exit 8 Blu-ray from Neon Exit 8 will be released on Blu-ray on August 4 via Neon. The Japanese liminal horror/psychological […]

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Killer Collectibles highlights the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to physical media, artwork, and much more.

Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!


Exit 8 Blu-ray from Neon

Exit 8 will be released on Blu-ray on August 4 via Neon.

The Japanese liminal horror/psychological thriller is based on the video game created by Kotake Create.

Special features:

  • Q&A with Director Genki Kawamura
  • The Making of Exit 8
  • Trailer

Genki Kawamura directs from a script he co-wrote with Kentaro Hirase. Kazunari Ninomiya stars with Yamato Kôchi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase, and Nana Komatsu.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “The true magic of Exit 8 lies with its impressive ability to recreate the feeling of playing a game, as you find yourself scouring the walls, floors, and ceilings of a cosmic backroom hallway to assist the Lost Man in his search for anomalies.”


Mortal Kombat Vinyl from Waxwork Records

The Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II soundtracks are available on vinyl from Waxwork Records.

Composed by Benjamin Wallfisch (IT, Alien: Romulus), each 2xLP album costs $40 each and is due out in August.

Mortal Kombat is pressed on “Scorpion & Sub-Zero” colored vinyl, housed in a heavyweight gatefold jacket with matte UV coating with a 12×12 insert.

Mortal Kombat II is pressed on “Johnny Cage & Otherworld” colored vinyl, housed in a heavyweight gatefold jacket with matte UV coating with a 12×12 insert.


Killer Klowns from Outer Space Doll from Monster High

Monster High has added Killer Klowns from Outer Space‘s Shorty to its Skullector line. It costs $71 from Mattel Creations.

Standing 10.5″ tall, the jumpsuit-clad doll has 11 points of articulation. Boxing gloves, a cotton candy cocoon cup, a doll stand, and a certificate of authenticity are included.


Dark Shadows Steelbook from Scream Factory

Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows will be released on Steelbook 4K UHD + Blu-ray on July 7 via Scream Factory.

The 2012 horror-comedy take on the classic supernatural soap opera has been restored in 4K from the original elements with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

Special features:

  • 4K Restoration from the Original Elements
  • Presented in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
  • Interview with Visual Effects Supervisor Angus Bickerton
  • Interview with Makeup Department Head Joel Harlow
  • Becoming Barnabas
  • Welcome to Collinsport!
  • The Collinses: Every Family Has Its Demons
  • Reliving a Decade
  • Angelique: A Witch Scorned
  • Alice Cooper Rocks Collinsport!
  • Dark Shadowy Secrets
  • A Melee of Monstrous Proportions
  • Dark Shadows: The Legend Bites Back
  • Deleted Scenes

Burton directs from a script by Seth Grahame-Smith (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice). Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Jackie Earle Haley, Jonny Lee Miller, Chloë Grace Moretz, Helena Bonham Carter, and Bella Heathcote star.


Evil Dead Apparel from Rucking Fotten

Rucking Fotten has launched a capsule collection of The Evil Dead apparel.

The line includes T-shirts ($35-36), long sleeves ($45), pullover sweatshirts ($65), socks ($13), denim jackets ($125), and 60×50 tapestry blankets ($65).

They’re only available through Sunday, May 17, and will ship in 6-8 weeks. Select pieces are limited in quantity and may sell out before the weekend is over.


Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts – Season 5 from Random House

Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts – Season 5 will be published on July 14 via Random House Worlds.

The 704-page book contains the full scenes, dialogue, and character directions for every episode of the series’ final season, along with an exclusive introduction from creators Matt & Ross Duffer.

“Stranger Things” first four seasons’ scripts are available now.


Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Steelbook from Warner Bros.

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy will be released on physical media — including limited edition Steelbook 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital — on July 14 via Warner Bros.

Written and directed by Lee Cronin (Evil Dead Rise), the film is presented in 4K with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio.

Special features:

  • Audio Commentary by Writer-Director Lee Cronin
  • The Making of Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Featurette
  • A Bloody and Grotesque Spectacle Featurette
  • Possession and Ancient Demons Featurette
  • Deleted Scenes

Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and Veronica Falcón star in the twisted retelling of the classic monster tale.

Meagan Navarro wrote in her review, “It’s gross and gory in all the right crowd-pleasing ways, but it completely forgets to define its new Mummy, one that instantly breaks its first tenant: this Mummy isn’t even dead, let alone mummified, really.”


Nick Nostalgia Blind Boxes from TeeTurtle

Nick Nostalgia blind boxes will be available for $8.97 in Walmart stores nationwide beginning May 17.

Each blind box contains a 3″ reversible mini plush of a ’90s Nickelodeon character — notably including Ickis/Oblina from Aaahh! Real Monsters.

The line also includes SpongeBob SquarePants, Rugrats, Hey Arnold, CatDog, and The Wild Thornberrys.


Horror VHS Print by Jerome Caskets

Jerome Caskets designed a nostalgic stack of horror VHS, aptly titled “What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?”

It includes The Shining, Halloween, The Thing, The Evil Dead, Frankenstein, Jaws, The Exorcist, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Friday the 13th Part 3, and Creature from the Black Lagoon.

18×24 fine art giclee prints are available for $55 from Hero Complex Gallery.


Hunter’s Blood 4K UHD from Red Shirt Pictures

Hunter’s Blood is available as a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray box set for $64.95 via Red Shirt Pictures and Synapses Films.

The 1986 action horror film has been newly restored in 4K from the original 35mm camera negative with Dolby Vision.

Two versions are available — one featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore, the other with classic art by Graham Humphreys — each limited to 2,500.

Special features:

  • 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative mastered in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
  • Lossless English DTS-HD Master Audio of the original 2.0 mono theatrical mix and a new 5.1 surround sound mix
  • Audio Commentary by producer Myrl A. Schreibman, moderated by film historian Michael Felsher
  • Audio Commentary by film historian and author Amanda Reyes and genre critic J.A. Kerswell
  • The Woods Run Red: The Making of Hunter’s Blood – Interviews with producer Myrl A. Schreibman, actors Mayf Nutter, Lee de Broux, Bryan Rasmussen, Gene Glazer, and stunt coordinator Rawn Hutchinson
  • Audio Interview with actor Bruce Glover
  • Teaser Trailer
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Video Trailer
  • Still Gallery

Also included:

  • Booklet with liner notes by Michael Gingold
  • Double-sided fold-out poster
  • 6 double-sided collector’s cards

Robert Hughes (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”) directs from a script by Emmett Alston (New Year’s Evil), based on the 1977 novel by Jere Cunningham. Sam Bottoms, Clu Gulager, Mayf Nutter, Ken Swofford, Joey Travolta, Kim Delaney, and Billy Bob Thornton star.


Sparkling Energy Drinks from Liquid Death

Liquid Death has enlisted Colby Minifie to reprise her The Boys role as Vice President Ashley Barrett to be the spokesperson for its Sparkling Energy line.

The mind-blowing drinks contain 100mg of caffeine, essential vitams, zero sugar, and only five calories. 12-packs of 12-ounce cans are avaialble for $20-22.

Sparkling Energy flavors include Scary Strawberry (strawberry with a hint of lemon), Orange Horror (orange with cream), Tropical Terror (pina colada), and Murder Mystery (cherry, spice, and vanilla).


For more merch madness, peruse the Killer Collectibles archives.

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