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Original ‘The Evil Dead’ and Remake Getting Incredible Blu-ray Releases in Japan
Get ready to double dip… again.
No horror franchise has been re-released on home video more times than The Evil Dead, which has been given so many different VHS, DVD and Blu-ray releases here in the States alone that I can’t even keep track anymore. Hell, in my own collection you’ll find a handful of those releases, as I admit to being lured in by things like new features, new artwork, and new packaging.
Speaking of new packaging, oh boy did Japan just up the bar.
On July 26th, both Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead and Fede Alvarez’s Evil Dead will be getting brand spankin’ new Blu-ray releases over in Japan, and no expense was spared to ensure that they’re must-own releases… even if you already own both films several times over. It’s the packaging that makes these releases special, with each film housed inside a deluxe edition collectible box.
The original film’s packaging recreates the iconic poster art, while the remake’s box recreates the image of a Deadite emerging from the infamous cabin’s cellar door.
Also worth noting that the remake’s Blu-ray disc boasts the Unrated Cut of the film, which has to date not been released on home video in the states – though you can digitally rent it.
Hat tip to Basement of Ghoulish Decadence for the heads up.
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‘Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story’ Slashes into VHS from Lunchmeat!
The SCREAMBOX Original documentary Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story is now streaming on SCREAMBOX, and it’s next coming to VHS!
A limited edition of only 50 copies worldwide, the VHS copies of the Englund documentary will go up for grabs on Saturday, April 27 at 12pm EST on Lunchmeat’s official website.
Josh Schafer of Lunchmeat explains, “With so many of Englund’s works being seen and familiarized on videotape, it only felt right to offer fans and collectors the opportunity to experience this fantastic doc on VHS. We all know the Freddy movies just feel different on videocassette, and we wanted to bring that feel to this film for those who want it.”
“Since first donning a tattered fedora and a glove of eviscerating blades in 1984, Robert Englund has become a beloved horror icon. His portrayal of Freddy Krueger is without doubt a moment as visceral to the horror genre as Chaney’s werewolf or Karloff’s groundbreaking realization of Frankenstein’s monster. However, few realize the depths of Englund’s true power as a character actor away from the latex mask and iconic red and green sweater.
“A classically trained actor and director, Robert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation.. This unique and intimate portrait captures the man behind the glove and features interviews with Englund and his wife Nancy, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd, Heather Langenkamp, and more.
“This is the quintessential documentary on the man who didn’t just bring Freddy Krueger to horrific and historic life on-screen and beyond, but has created a fantastic career as an elite actor and entertainer.”
Selling for $30, the VHS is presented in native widescreen format & duplicated in NTSC, housed in full-color slipcase and pressed on black videocassettes with silver foil face and side labels.
The VHS release is presented in partnership with Cineverse, Bloody Disgusting, and Screambox, in association with Dead Mouse Productions and Cult Screenings U.K.
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