Limited Edition Mountaintop Motel Massacre...

88 Films have knocked it out of the park on this one. A highly sort after classic slasher that I'm pretty much gagging to see and it's available for preorder right now. Not to mention it's being remastered in 2k.

88 Film shop - Mountaintop Motel Massacre Limited Edition Blu-ray

When A Stranger Calls remake makes it to BD...

When A Stranger Calls is coming to Blu-Ray finally. The film is being included in a three film set that also includes fellow slashers I Know What You Did Last Summer and Vacancy. The release apears US only at this stage. Hopefully region free though. I've wanted to see this one for a while and finally I'll get my chance.

I'm actually not a huge fan of the original When A Stranger Calls. With the exception of the infamous first twenty nerve shredding minutes. Hopefully as an overall film the remake will deliver.

Scarecrows from 88 Films...

The good people at 88 Films from the UK unleashed this epic announcement...

'Friday Announcement Part #1
When it comes to terror they're in a field of their own!
For this Friday's announcement (#4) we're adding to our slasher range! lost track of which number we are at now but seeing as nightmares in a damaged brain is almost impossible to get hold of we will stick it in at number 12 for the time being! ( btw Nightmares is available from our website FULLY UNCUT still http://88-films.myshopify.com/…/nightmare-in-a-damaged-brai…)

anyway... OUT JULY (*probably)
SCARECROWS (1988) Five criminals find themselves parachuting, with their "ill-gotten goods" into an abandoned cemetary. But this bone-yard is guarded by some nasty scarecrows, and they aren't made of straw.
Can't decide which cover to use and which one to use as the reverse?
*also available on DVD, VHS and 16mm'

That's a score for me as I never got round to importing the Scream Factory release. In case you are wondering the other half of todays announcement was Chuck Norris action epic Invasion U.S.A which is no doubt a can't miss release in it's own right but doesn't fit the criteria of slasher clssic in the slightest.

Rocktober Blood & Rocktober Blood 2 Indiegogo...

Very exiting news. The fine people that brought you the classic Rocktober Blood have announced plans to launch an Indiegogo Campaign to crowd fund a sequel entitled Rocktober Blood 2 Billy's Revenge. One of the available perks includes a a Blu-ray of the original classic slasher. The Indiegogo campaign has not gone live yet but the Blu-ray is available to order in the mean time at

Rocktoberblood2.com

Could be very interesting times if this is successful. Hopefully people get behind the RB2 project because the more slashers the merrier. I will post the Indiegogo info once it goes live.

The Forest is coming from Code Red...

Great news to kick off the new year. Classic back woods slasher The Forest has been announced for blu-ray with a new HD master. Coming from cult US indie label Code Red.

Chuffed to bits for this one. I've wanted to see it for years.

Cherry Falls is coming to BD...

Super news from the awesome people at the US's premier horror label Scream Factory. Post modern slasher classic Cherry Falls is coming to Blu-ray next year! Whilst it's not an entirely successful I've always had a soft spot for this bad boy. It's not up there with the best of that era but its a interesting slice of the genre that had a well known troubled production. Hopefully Scream Factory go into all the gory details of its production in some loaded special features. I'm very psyched for it despite the  bad news that accompanies the announcement...

Scream Factory Announcement..

'***NEW TITLE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2016 RELEASE***

You asked for it, we listened! The underrated 2000 slasher flick CHERRY FALLS will be coming to Blu-ray for the first time sometime next Spring. Stars include Brittany Murphy (Clueless, 8 Mile), Jay Mohr (Pay it Forward, Street Kings) , Michael Biehn (The Terminator, Aliens), Jesse Bradford (Bring it On, Swimfan) and Gabriel Mann (Revenge).

As excited as we are to be able to bring this to you (finally) we do need to address upfront the question we know some of you will have: Will it be uncut?

We were fully aware that the film suffered trims from the MPAA prior to its release so when we acquired the film we hoped that we could find the additional footage and include it—either as deleted scenes or reinstated into the film. Unfortunately, our licensor (Universal) only has the theatrical R-rated version in their vault (the same cut that was released on the long out-of-print DVD) and they do not have cut footage in question.

Plan B: We contacted the film’s Director Geoffrey Wright to see if maybe he might have the excised material but were told that he was never given a chance to assemble a longer cut originally. He did not have the footage either.

That being said, we still hope that fans will support the release in High-def. Extras are planned and will be announced at a later date. New key art is also in the works too.'

Soooo it looks like we won't be getting the much talked about/rumored original cut of the film. Which is a shame but if it can't be done it can't be done. I for one will be getting this day one either way. Hopefully they go into details in the extras.

Drive-In Massacre and Sleepaway Camp 2 & 3 coming from 88 Films...

Those wonderful people behind the Slasher Classics Collection have announced another classic slasher gem yet to make it to Blu-Ray. Drive-In Massacre! Great news for me as like so many of these more obscure slashers I've never seen it.

But wait it gets even better. They have also announced two other corkers. Sleepaway Camp 2 & 3! Two true classics in my view. I really hope part 3 includes the uncut work print like the region locked Scream Factory blu-ray. Fantastic news for UK slasher fans. I Love these movies. For my money part one is not nearly as good and is only fondly remembered for the admittedly awesome ending.

But hang on there's one more thing. 88 Films are doing a new HD master of Nightmare in a Damaged Brain!  That's pretty freaking awesome!

from 88 Films Facebook...

'A year before the slasher boom really hit its stride with John Carpenter's legendary trendsetter HALLOWEEN, there was DRIVE-IN MASSACRE - an early slice and dice prototype that is finally achieving its rightful reappraisal courtesy of a brand new 2k scan from the splatter movie addicts at 88 Films! This worldwide HD debut indicates that DRIVE-IN MASSACRE was, in many ways, ahead of its time - spinning a sleazy story about a clueless police investigation into a madman who is carving up spectators at outdoor cinemas across California! Introducing the sort of giallo framework that the post-FRIDAY THE 13th teenkill genre would later take as its own, DRIVE-IN MASSACRE was directed with the expert grindhouse touch of Stu Segall, the man who oversaw Marilyn Chambers in INSATIABLE (1980) before producing such hit TV series as RENEGADE. A lively and lacerating bout of lunatic slasher energy, 88 Films is proud to give DRIVE-IN MASSACRE its worldwide BluRay bow in a new transfer approved by Segall himself!

Extras and details TBC
(Coming Early 2016)'

'Back in the heyday of horror franchises, one little slasher classic changed the gore-game entirely - 1988's body count bonanza SLEEPAWAY CAMP II: UNHAPPY CAMPERS.

Long before Wes Craven's masterful SCREAM (1996) turned the slice and dice trend on its head with its sense of pastiche and postmodern references, SLEEPAWAY CAMP II was nodding its noggin towards everything from A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET to THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE with genre in-jokes galore. In this suitably satirical sequel to 1983's gender-bending original flick, the great Pamela Springsteen (sister of Bruce!) headlines as the puritanical Angela Johnson, returning to murderous form as a summer camp counselor who can't wait to drill, drown and destroy an entire backwoods full of frisky teenagers and stuffy colleagues. With some winning eighties mullets, a likeable final girl in the beautiful Renée Estevez (INTRUDER) and guts-to-the-ground gruesome special effects, SLEEPAWAY CAMP II is one of the finest fear follow-ups of all time! Finally released in all of its HD horror, 88 Films is proud to present one of the defining VHS hits of its era.

Extras and details to be confirmed.
(Coming Early 2016)'

'The death and destruction continues in 1989's darkly comedic, and thoroughly demented, sequel SLEEPAWAY CAMP III: TEENAGE WASTELAND

Once again returning as the riotous Angela Johnson, star Pamela Springsteen just cannot seem to keep away from summer camp carnage - this time going undercover as a teen-refugee seeking some solace and understanding from a pleasant old backwoods retreat. Alas, when she only finds sexed up teens and party-happy adults, her sense of virginal duty is called into action and she beings tidying up the trash. Using everything from a lawnmower to a firecracker to a gun, our wise-cracking anti-heroine soon loses count of the corpses - although a final homage to THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME gives her last survivors a sporting shot at making it out of the woods alive. Released at the tail-end of the slice and dice terror-trope movement, and co-starring the great Michael J Pollard (BONNIE AND CLYDE), SLEEPAWAY CAMP III is pure eighties mayhem - and one of the most malevolent macabre movies ever unleashed!

Finally carving its way back to UK shelves, this is the HD horror sequel you have all been waiting for!

Extras and details TBC
(Coming Early 2016)'

'Our first announcement is actually an apology. We have had to put Nightmare in a Damaged Brain back a few weeks as we have been trying to obtain a sample of a newly created answer print scan.

This finally came through today and it looks fantastic so we've decided to go ahead and make a NEW HD Master. This will be done very soon and we will be able to give a firm final release date in the next couple of weeks.

Thank you for your patience and we really hope you like the new transfer.'

TWO MASSIVE THUMBS UP!

Sweet Sixteen and Trick or Treats hit Blu-ray...

US Indie label Code Red have out done themselves buy releasing two new 80's classic slashers to Blu-Ray. Sweet Sixteen and Trick or Treats. They are sold exclusively through Screen Archives Entertainment's online store who ship worldwide. Get them whilst you can because they are limited edition just like many of Code Red's releases.

But wait there is more. Code Red have also repressed a bunch of their previous out of print LE Blu-ray's including classic slashers Nail Gun Massacre and The Redeemer. I assure you any self respecting slasher fan should have both in their collections.

Buy them all quick at..

Screen Archives Entertainment

Hide and Go Shriek coming from Code Red...

I've been a bit quiet lately for a few reasons but this has GOT to be mentioned. Cult US  label CODE RED have announced on Facebook the Blu-ray release of slasher classic of Hide and Go Shriek.

Very exciting news. Really want to get my hands on this one.

CODE RED titles are currently sold exclusively at

http://codereddvd.bigcartel.com

And

http://www.screenarchives.com/display_results.cfm?category=638

The Big Cartel store only ships within the US and I believe only stocks older Code Red titles. Screen Archives ship world wide and stock all new Code Red titles exclusively. If you haven't got Just Before Dawn on blu yet get it whilst you can. Code Red only do limited pressings so get them whilst you can.

The Mutilator officially coming from Arrow UK & US

So the rumors are true. Arrow have announced the much sort after classic slasher The Mutilator. I've read about this one for a very long time. It's on a awful lot of slasher fans most wanted lists.

Apparently this release was thought to be impossible due to there being no viable elements being in existance. Thankfully the awesome people at Arrow are here to save the day. It's well known that Arrow do world class work these days. They rival Criterion in restoration and happen to specialise in cult movies that are right up my street. Even better news is that its a dual territory release. Coming out in the US & UK. Everyone wins!

Here's the Official Arrow announcement

'NEW UK/US TITLE ANNOUNCEMENT: THE MUTILATOR DUAL FORMAT BD & DVD

Grisly slasher The Mutilator is unleashed in a new restoration of the Unrated and R-Rated versions!

Pre-order your UK copy here:http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/shop/ind...product_id=578 

North American pre-orders links should be live soon!

UK Release Date: 28th September 2015
US Release Date: 29th September 2015
Region: Free

BY SWORD. BY PICK. BY AXE. BYE BYE.

Although the slasher film was in decline by the mid-1980s, there were still some grisly delights to be had… and they don’t come much grislier than writer-director Buddy Cooper’s sickening stalk-and-slash classic The Mutilator!

When Ed receives a message from his father asking him to go and lock up the family’s beach condo for the winter, it seems like the perfect excuse for an alcohol-fuelled few days away with his friends. After all, his dad has forgiven him for accidentally blowing mom away with a shotgun several years ago… hasn’t he? But no sooner are the teens on the island than they find themselves stalked by a figure with an axe (and a hook, and an onboard motor) to grind…

Originally entitled Fall Break (watch out for the incongruous theme song of the same name!), The Mutilator has earned a reputation amongst horror fans as one of the ‘holy grails’ of 80s splatter mayhem due to its highly inventive (and not to say, decidedly gruesome) kill sequences, courtesy of FX wizard Mark Shostrom (Videodrome, Evil Dead II). Finally making its long-awaited bow in High-Definition, The Mutilator has returned to terrorise a whole new generation of horror fans!

DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS
•Brand new 2K restoration from original vault materials of the R-rated and Unrated versions of the film
•High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations
•Original mono audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray)
•Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
•Brand new interviews with cast and crew
•The Mutilator locations visit
•Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork to be revealed
•Fully-illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film alongside archive articles from Fang'

Madman & Blood Rage announced by Arrow...

Arrow have announced blu-ray's of the classic slashers Madman and Blood Rage. Madman is a film I've wanted to see for over a decade.  Now the wait will finally be over.

Here's the announcements and details  from Arrow,

'Next up, Madman!

Pre-order your copy here:http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/shop/ind...product_id=562

Release Date: 3rd August 2015
Region: Free
Format: Dual Format Blu-ray + DVD
Starring: Gaylen Ross, Tony Fish, Harriet Bass
Directed by: Joe Giannone

THEY THOUGHT THEY WERE ALONE.

Gather around the campfire, and hear the tale of Madman Marz: an ill-tempered old farmer who, one dark night, chopped up his wife and two children into pieces. When the locals caught wind of his heinous crime, they meted out revenge - sinking an axe into his head and hanging him from a nearby tree. But the next day, Marz’s body was gone…

Thus the camp counsellor finishes his tale, closing with the warning never to say Marz’s name above a whisper, lest the hideously-deformed farmer comes looking for them… Naturally, of course, the first thing that one of the young campers does is to call out Marz’s name – precipitating a terrifying night of murder, mayhem and sexy Jacuzzi vignettes!

Inspired by the same Cropsey urban legend which informed its slasher peer The Burning, Madman stands as one of the very best of the camp-based terror flicks and was a clear influence on Hatchet, Adam Green’s love letter to the slasher genre.

•Brand new 4K transfer from the original camera negative
•High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations
•Original Mono audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray)
•Optional English SDH subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
•Audio commentary with director Joe Giannone, Madman stars Paul Ehlers and Tony Fish and producer Gary Sales
•New Audio Commentary by The Hysteria Continues
•The Legend Lives: Thirty Years of Madman - 90 minute documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew
•New Interview with producer Gary Sales
•New Interview with actor Jimmy Steele
•New Interview with Madman star, Paul Ehlers
•New Rare Acoustic Recording of the song inspired by his first viewing of Madman, ‘Escape From Hellview’, written, produced and performed by former CKY frontman, Deron Miller
•Theatrical Trailers
•TV Spots
•Stills Gallery
•Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin
•Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film, illustrated with original archive stills and posters
•PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!'

I think you'll agree that sounds freaking awesome.  But then how cracking Blood Rage looks...

'And to complete the August slate... Blood Rage!

Pre-order your UK copy here:http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/shop/ind...product_id=563

North American pre-orders links should be live soon!

UK Release Date: 25th August 2015
US Release Date: 26th August 2015
Region: Free (NTSC DVD)
Format: Dual Format Blu-ray + DVD
Starring: Louise Lasser, Mark Soper, Marianne Kanter
Directed by: John Grissmer

IT’S NOT CRANBERRY SAUCE!!!

What do you get if you combine Thanksgiving, American TV star Louise Lasser (Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman), killer 80s synths and some of the most gruesome special effects in all of slasher history courtesy of Ed (Terminator 2) French. Why, it’s Blood Rage of course!

Todd and Terry seem like sweet kids – that is, until one of them takes an axe to face of a fellow patron at the local drive-in. Todd is blamed for the bloody crime and institutionalised, whilst twin brother Terry goes free. Ten years later and, as the family gathers around the table for a Thanksgiving meal, the news comes in that Todd has escaped – and he’s heading their way. But has the killer twin in fact been in their midst all along? One thing’s for sure, there WILL be blood…

Filmed in 1983 at the tail-end of the slasher golden era but not released until 1987, Blood Rage (also re-cut and released to theatres as Nightmare at Shadow Woods) has been lovingly restored from the original vault materials for its first ever appearance on Blu-ray and DVD. Happy Thankskilling!

Special Edition Contents:
•Brand new 2K restoration from original vault materials of three versions of the film: Blood Rage, the original “hard” version, completely uncut and uncensored in a Blu-ray/DVD world premiere; the R-rated Nightmare at Shadow Woods 1987 re-cut, and a third “composite” cut combining all the footage from both Blood Rage and Nightmare at Shadow Woods
•High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations
•Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
•Brand new extensive making-of documentary featuring interviews with various cast and crew
•Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork to be revealed
•Fully-illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film
•PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!

LIMITED EDITION O-CARD ON THE FIRST 1000 ORDERS!'

So you would think after all these years of wsiting for Madman that would really get my motor running but whilst I'm excited for that Blood Rage has come out of nowhere for me and got me really hyped.

Great to see Arrow back on the Slasher train. They have been doing world class work for years and I'm sure these will be no exceptions. Arrow are the premier cult label in my view. There slate is always very diverse.  Believe it or not I also like other genres than slashers as I'm sure many people do. Look at there catalogue if you haven't already.
     

Blood Sucking Pharoahs in Pittsburgh coming from 88 Films...

My favourite UK label have announced this corker. The latest edition to the Blu-ray Slasher Classics Collection. This why 88 Films are so special.  I haven't even heard of this obscure sardonic slasher before. Really looking forward to it.

Here's what 88 Films said in the announcement on Facebook...

'In the same satirical spirit as HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS or STUDENT BODIES, comes 1991's unfairly obscure splatter send-up BLOODSUCKING PHARAOHS IN PITTSBURGH.

Originally entitled PICKING UP THE PIECES, and featuring special effects from the great Tom Savini (MANIAC/ DAY OF THE DEAD), this first class mix of gore and guffaws makes its worldwide BluRay debut from 88 Films. Starring Veronica Hart, the erstwhile adult movie legend, as a weapon-wielding femme-fatale who is dedicated to lopping off limbs and chalking up a high body count in the name of an ancient religious cult, BLOODSUCKING PHARAOHS IN PITTSBURGH is one of the most deranged darkly humoured hack 'em ups that you have (probably) never seen.
Proving that the female of the species is far deadlier than the male, this latest addition to 88 Films' influential Slasher Classics Collection is a true gem of slice and dice delirium waiting to be rediscovered...'

88 Films are really doing some special slasher & cult movie fans. Please show your support when ever you can. Apparently they have another Slasher to announce in the not so distant future. Very exciting. For a while most of the slasher BD's were coming from the US but recently 88 Films have really turned the tide.

Sleepaway Camp 2 & 3 coming from Scream Factory...

So chuffed about this announcement.  I know Sleepaway Camp has a big fan base but I've always felt it's only remembered because of the stunning final shot. On the other hand Sleepaway Camp 2 is an out and out riot from start to finish.

Scream Factory in the US have announced the release of Collectors Editions of both Sleepaway Camp 2 Unhappy Campers & Sleepaway Camp 3 Teenage Wasteland due for release in Summer 2015.

Very pleased that Scream Factory have announced more slashers to there line up. I was begining to think they were moving away from everyone's favourite sub genre.

GO SCREAM FACTORY!  ( jumps in the air and fist pumps)

Don't Go In The House coming...

Hello there, it's been a bit since my last news update. I've been doing silly things like moving house and having inconsistent internet access. Hopefully starting next week Things should get back to normal.

Any way the important news is classic psycho slasher Don't Go In The House has been announced for Blu-ray in Germany. Not seen this one myself but but you can bet I'll track it down once it's available.

To be honest there are SO many classic slashers being released this/next year on BD that I'm starting to find it hard to keep track them all. Check out the updated list of Slashers NOT in my collection yet...

Slasher Movies Available on BD NOT in the Collection ...YET!

and my collection as it stands right now...

Ultimate Blu-ray Slasher Movie Collection A-Z

88 Films announce more of The Slasher Classics Collection...

By the power of Grey Skull!!! 88 Films have really pulled out all the stops with this incredibly exciting announcement. Here's a couple of snippets of the full article at Peek-A-Boo Magazine...

'88 Films is proud to announce four worldwide BluRay premieres as part of the SLASHER CLASSICS COLLECTION – each debuting with new HD scans from the original materials approved by the directors themselves'


'Adds James Blower: “It has been a long process in trying to sort out the titles for wave two of our ‘Slasher Classics Collection’. The bar was set high by the first line of films and we really did not want to disappoint. However, we are thrilled that four great movies are now ‘out of the vaults’ and coming back to UK shelves in great-looking editions. It is madness to think that SPLATTER UNIVERSITY, SLAUGHTERHOUSE and SCALPS have not even had a DVD release in Britain yet! And as for HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS… well, who doesn’t want to see Linnea and Michelle in HD?”'

Peek-A-Boo-Magazine

This is spectacular news and I for one am very excited. They are already bringing us Graduation Day, Mother's day and Don't Go In The Woods... Alone! If all goes well with the transfers then 88 Films will be my new favourite Blu-ray company. All the titles are completely new to me. It looks like my patience is about to pay off big time.

Scream Factory SDCC announce...

From my view the biggest slasher movie announcement is

New Years Evil

Plus
Scarecrows
Candyman 2

and some other massive classic non slasher titles. Scream Factory are still the world leader of genre titles. Good on them.

To All A Good Night coming to Blu...

Great news from Scorpion Releasing in the US. The classic Christmas slasher To All A Good Night is coming to Blu. I'm building quite the festive slasher movie marathon. Here's the official statement...

Coming October 21st on DVD and Blu-ray From Kino Lorber - 1980 slasher classic TO ALL A GOODNIGHT, one of the first killer Santa Claus film - Starring JENNIFER RUNYON and Directed by DAVID HESS (LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT). This is the first time this film has ever been out on Blu Ray and DVD here in America!

Special Features and DVD and BLU produced by Scorpion Releasing - Recommended to Kino Lorber by Scorpion Releasing!
- Includes NEW on-camera interview with stars JENNIFER RUNYON and KATHLEEN HERRINGTON and the producer and writer ALEX REBAR (THE INCREDBILE MELTING MAN).
- Original Trailer. 

Halloween The Complete Collection extras detailed...

Scream Factory and Anchor Bay in the US have stepped up and detailed there epic Halloween The Complete Collection 15 Disc Blu-ray Box Set. This looks to be a highly commendable set. The extras on Halloween 6 The Producers are jaw dropping. Can't wait for it.

View the Halloween Complete Collection Announcment at Halloweenmovies.com

Disc 1 – John Carpenter's Halloween (1978)

• HD transfer supervised and approved by cinematographer Dean Cundey
• NEW Audio Commentary With Director Of Photography Dean Cundey, Editor Tommy Lee Wallace And The Shape, Nick Castle
• Audio Commentary with Co-Writer/Director John Carpenter and Actress Jamie Lee Curtis.
• "The Night She Came Home" Featurette
• "On Location: 25 Years Later" Featurette
• TV Version Footage
• Television Spots
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV and Radio Spot

Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby TrueHD 7.1; Original 1978 Audio in Dolby TrueHD Mono. Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish.

Disc 2 – John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition)

• Audio Commentary With Co-Writer/Director John Carpenter, Actress Jamie Lee Curtis and Co-Writer/Producer Debra Hill
• Featurette: Halloween: A Cut Above The Rest
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV and Radio Spots

Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby Surround 5.1; PCM 5.1; Original 1978 Mono Audio. Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish

Disc 3 – Halloween II (1981) Theatrical Version

• Audio commentary with director Rick Rosenthal and actor Leo Rossi (Theatrical version)
• Audio commentary with stunt co-ordinator/actor Dick Warlock (Theatrical version)
• Theatrical Version And "The Nightmare Isn't Over: The Making Of Halloween II" Featuring Rick Rosenthal, Lance Guest, Dick Warlock, Alan Howarth, Dean Cundey, Leo Rossi and Moore…
• "Horror's Hallowed Grounds: The Locations of Halloween II" – Host Sean Clark revisits the original shooting locations of the film
• Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary from director Rick Rosenthal
• Alternate Ending with Optional Audio Commentary from director Rick Rosenthal
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV and Radio Spots
• Still Gallery

Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD MA 5.1

Disc 4 – Halloween II TV Cut (1981) DVD (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition)

• Television Cut With Added Footage Not Seen In The Theatrical Version

Tech Specs: Standard Definition Full-frame 1.33:1; Dolby Digital Mono

Disc 5 – Halloween III: Season of The Witch (1982)

• Audio Commentary with director Tommy Lee Wallace
• "Stand Alone: The Making Of Halloween III: Season Of The Witch" featuring Tommy Lee Wallace, Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, Dick Warlock, Dean Cundey and more
• "Horror's Hallowed Grounds" – Revisiting the original shooting locations
• Still Gallery
• Theatrical Trailers
• TV Spots

Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD MA 5.1; Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0.

Disc 6 – Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

• Audio Commentary with Actors Ellie Cornell and Danielle Harris
• Audio Commentary with Director Dwight H. Little and Author Justin Beahm
• Theatrical Trailer

Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby TrueHD 5.1. Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish.

Disc 7 — Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)

• Audio Commentary with Actor Don Shanks and Jeffrey Landman
• Audio Commentary with Director Dominique Othenin-Girard and Actors Danielle Harris And Jeffrey Landman
• Halloween 5: On The Set
• Halloween 5: Original Promo
• Theatrical Trailer

Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby TrueHD 5.1. Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish.

Disc 8 — Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) Theatrical Cut

• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spots
• Still Gallery

Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1); Dolby Digital 5.1. Subtitles: English.

Disc 9 – Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) Producer's Cut (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition)

• NEW High Definition Master from the original inter-negative
• NEW Audio Commentary with Screenwriter Daniel Farrands and Composer Alan Howarth (Producer's Cut)
• NEW "Jamie's Story" – An Interview With The Original "Jamie" Actress Danielle Harris
• NEW "The Cursed 'Curse'" – An Interview With Producers Malek Akkad And Paul Freeman
• NEW "Acting Scared "– A Look At The Film's Cast With Actresses Mariah O'Brien And J.C. Brandy
• NEW "The Shape Of Things" – A Look At Michael Myers' Murders And Mayhem With Special Make-Up Effects Artists John Carl Buechler And Brad Hardin And Actor George P. Wilbur (Michael Myers)
• NEW "Haddonfield's Horrors" – The Sights of Halloween The Curse of Michael Myers With Director of Photography Billy Dickson And Production Designer Brad Ryman And Director of Photography (Additional Scenes) Thomas Callaway
• NEW "Full Circle" – An Interview With Composer Alan Howarth
• NEW Cast And Crew Tribute to Donald Pleasance
• Archival Interviews And Behind-The-Scenes Footage
• Behind-The-Scenes Footage (approx. 30 Minutes)
• Alternate And Deleted Scenes (Not Present In Either Cut Of The Film)
• Teaser Trailer: Halloween 666: The Origin Of Michael Myers

Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1:78:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Subtitles: English.

Disc 10 — Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

• Presented in the correct 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio
• NEW Commentary With Director Steve Miner And Jamie Lee Curtis, Moderated By Sean Clark
• NEW "The Making of Halloween H20" Featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, Josh Hartnett, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Nancy Stephens, Adam Hann-Byrd, Tom Kane, Editor Patrick Lussier, Producer Malek Akkad, Producer Paul Freeman, Composer John Ottman, Chris Durand (Michael Myers), Writer Robert Zappia, Stunt Co-Ordinator Donna Keegan, Make-Up Brad Hardin And Cinematographer Daryn Okada
• Vintage Interviews And Behind-The-Scenes Footage
• Theatrical Trailer

Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Disc 11 — Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

• Audio Commentary With Director Rick Rosenthal And Editor Robert A. Ferretti
• Alternate Endings
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurette: "Head Cam"
• Storyboard Analysis
• Set Tour With Production Designer Troy Hansen
• Set Interview With Jamie Lee Curtis
• Vintage Interviews And Behind-The-Scenes Footage
• Theatrical Trailer
• Home Video TV Spots

Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. Subtitles: English.

Disc 12 – Rob Zombie's Halloween (2007)

• Unrated Director's Cut With Audio Commentary By Writer/Director Rob Zombie
• Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary
• Alternate Ending With Optional Commentary
• Bloopers
• Featurette: "The Many Faces Of Michael Myers"
• Re-Imagining Halloween
• Meet The Cast
• Casting Sessions
• Scout Taylor-Compton Screen Test
• Theatrical Trailer

Tech Spec: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; Dolby Digital 5.1. Subtitles: English, Spanish.

Disc 13 – Rob Zombie's Halloween (2007) Bonus Disc (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition)

• Documentary: "Michael Lives: The Making of Halloween (4 ½ hours)

Tech Specs: Dolby Stereo. Subtitles: English.

Disc 14 – Rob Zombie's Halloween 2 (2009)

• Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Rob Zombie
• Deleted And Alternate Scenes
• Audition Footage
• Make-Up Test Footage
• Blooper Reel
• Captain Clegg And The Night Creatures Music Videos
• Uncle Seymour Coffins' Stand-Up Routines

Tech Spec: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; Subtitles: English.

Disc 15 – Bonus Features (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition)

• John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN – The Extended Version (In HD – TV Inserts Are In Standard Definition)
• Interview with Moustapha Akkad about origin of HALLOWEEN
• Featurette: HALLOWEEN UNMASKED 2000
• Featurette: The Making Of HALLOWEEN 4: FINAL CUT
• NEW The Making Of HALLOWEEN 4 Featuring Actors Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, Kathleen Kinmont, Beau Starr, Raymond O'Connor, Erik Preston and Sasha Jensen, Stuntmen Tom Morga (Michael Myers) And George P. Wilbur (Michael Myers), Composer Alan Howarth, Writer Alan B. McElroy, Producers Malek Akkad And Paul Freeman, Special Make-Up Effects Artists John Carl Buechler And Ken Horn
• Featurette: Inside HALLOWEEN 5
• NEW The Making Of HALLOWEEN 5 Featuring Interviews With Actors Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, Wendy Kaplan, Jeffrey Landman, Jonathan Chapin, Frankie Como, Tamara Glynn, Matthew Walker, Don Shanks (Michael Myers), Producer Malek Akkad, Line Producer Rick Nathanson And Composer Alan Howarth
• NEW Interview With Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Burman On HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH
• HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH Radio Spots
• TV Spots – HALLOWEEN 4, HALLOWEEN 5, HALLOWEEN (2007) and HALLOWEEN II (2009)
• Photo Galleries — HALLOWEEN, HALLOWEEN 4 and HALLOWEEN 5

Tech Specs: 1080p, 520p Full Frame, Anamorphic Widescreen 1:85:1, 2.35:1; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Stereo, Mono.

Don't Go In The Woods Blu-ray coming...

Those wonderful people at 88 Films have announced they are preparing the slasher classic Don't Go In The Woods for Blu-ray. Excellent news. It's a pretty notorious film and I can't wait to finally see it.


Not only that but in the same blog they state they are releasing Unhinged on DVD and that 'the forthcoming DVD of Unhinged will mark the launch of 88’s new dedication to slasher cinema – from the golden era of the 1980s.' VERY EXCITING NEWS! The UK really needs a more dedicated label to 80's Slashers and looks like 88 Films are stepping up.

You can view their blog here...
88 Films Blog

Silent Night Deadly Night 30th Anniversary Edition...

Wow this has popped up out of the blu. (Ha puns~)

Over at Amazon.com a pre-order for the classic slasher Silent Night Deadly Night has appeared. Its for a 30th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray coming from Anchor Bay in the US.

I'm really hoping the blu includes the Unrated version because it really takes the fun out of the film in its R-rated form. Hopefully even if the unrated footage is not as good quality it's included via seemless branching.

I currently have the UK Arrow DVD which is excellent but a HD version would knock my socks off. Silent Night Deadly Night is absolute classic of the genre. Probably I  my top 10 favourite slashers.

So lets all cross our fingers folks and hope Anchor Bay come through with the unrated cut. Here's the Amazon link

http://www.amazon.com/Silent-Night-Deadly-Anniversary-Blu-ray/dp/B00L6AW1K0/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1403393573&sr=1-2&keywords=silent+night+deadly+night