Tourist Trap US & UK Blu-ray missing footage issue...

Quick note. It seems that the recent UK and US Blu-rays of Tourist Trap from 88 Films and Full Moon respectively are missing approximately 5 minutes of footage. Apparently the Blu's are missing full scenes, missing footage from other scenes and some scenes appear in a different order to the original 90 minute version of the film.

88 Films posted the following on the subject on there Facebook page.

'We're aware through the comments on its page that the running time on Tourist Trap has become an issue. We did notice this when we received the master from the US and did raise the issue with Full Moon but ultimately this is the only HD master available and we felt we had to run with it to give the UK fans at least the equivalent of the US blu-ray.

We considered adding in the missing excerpts from the DVD master but that would have created noticeable shifts in image quality and ruined the 5.1 mix. Also this release does include a brand new commentary by David Schmoeller and we're not aware that he had any issues with the master when he was recording that.

We're very sorry if anyone feels their blu-ray is not as good as it should be but hopefully you will feel that the new special features, lossless sound, booklet notes and reversible art will make up for the slightly shorter running time than our previous DVD release.'

For me this is a real shame. I have not seen the original 90 minute version so don't know to what extent this new version alters the experience but needless to say I would have preferred the original cut. There is a release in Japan from Happinet that came out in September last year. I've no idea if this has the original version and I'd appreciate confirmation one way or the other if any of you have it. Please leave a comment if you do.

The Night Before Easter now available for Digital Download...

Ok so this isn't about a Blu-ray but who knows we might get one eventually if we support this bad boy.

Long story in short. I'm a big fan of the Hysteria Continues podcast. They discuss classic slashers with appropriate amount of reverance, affection and amusement. Well two of the fine folk from Hysteria Continues, Joseph Henson and Nathan Johnson have made a low budget slasher through crowdfunding called The Night Before Easter. 

As of last The Night Before Easter is available for rental or digital download to keep at Vimeo.

Here's the Facebook announcement

'The Night Before Easter - Now On Demand

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thenightbeforeeaster

Help support indie horror/starving artists/slasher fans and rent or purchase a digital download of Joseph Henson and Nathan Johnson's first film, The Night Before Easter. Rentals last 72 hours and are $3.99; the digital download (warning: this is a near 8GB file) is $5.99. All revenue collected from rentals/downloads will go to financing a DVD release, paying entry fees for film festivals and financing future projects.

We hope you enjoy the movie despite some of its low-budget constraints as we worked really hard on it and it truly was a labor of love. For a slasher film made with meager pocket change, we think we did alright.

Once you've watched it, we would LOVE some feedback, be it here, through private message, on your own blog/podcast/site or even on the IMDb page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3028144/ (if you leave a user comment, please rate the film, too - the higher the rating, the more exposure we will receive, FYI).

Finally, don't forget to share this with everyone you know! We want people to see this movie!

Thank you!'

I wrote to the Hysteria Continues a while back enquiring about the possibility of a Blu-ray of The Night Before Easter and they said there would not be. However since then in passing on there Facebook page there has been suggestion it's a possibility. So check it out. We might get lucky.

Nail Gun Massacre and The Redeemer preorders now available...

Code Red have put up five exciting new Blu-ray preorders on their Big Cartel online store. Two of which are classic slashers Nail Gun Massacre and The Redeemer. Get in quick as these titles are limited to 1000 units. I know I sure as heck will.

Code Red sell exclusively on there online store.

Code Red Online Store

It should be noted preorders are only available to US customers. Its my understanding international orders will be available once they start shipping.

Sorority House Massacre release date...

The good people from Scorpion Releasing have updated their Facebook status with this blockbuster announcement..

"OK, enough with the April Fools joke. Some real announcements. On July 8, in conjunction with New Horizons, we will be releasing a BluRay of SORORITY HOUSE MASSACRE, featuring a brand new HD master from the OCN!"

Scorpion Releasing Facebook page

Never seen it. Frankly I can't wait. 2014 is a stellar year for classic slashers on Blu-ray.