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

Halloween The Complete Collection includes HALLOWEEN 6 The Producers Cut!!!

This is ludicrously massive news. The long saught after Producers Cut of Halloween 6 The Curse of Michael Myers is finally going to get an official release in the mammoth 15 disc blu-ray box set Halloween Complete Collection. In an unprecedented move Anchor Bay and Scream Factory have come together to release what looks like the definitive Halloween box set.

Here's a run down of the set from Scream Factory's Facebook page...

'*** LIMITED EDITION 15-DISC DELUXE EDITION BRINGS TOGETHER ALL THE HALLOWEEN FEATURE FILMS IN ONE MASSIVE SET FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER; All-New Bonus Features, Collectible Packaging, and 40-Page Book Make This THE Blu-ray™ Box Set Event of 2014!***

Yes, you’ve heard the news by now and let’s just say that we are BEYOND thrilled to be working with Anchor Bay and Malek Akkad from Trancas Entertainment directly on this very special project! (It really is a dream come true.) Artwork and bonus features to be announced in the next couple of months so hang tight! 

Here’s the quick breakdown of the Deluxe Edition: 

- 15 Discs 

- Contains all the Halloween feature films

Halloween, Halloween II, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, Halloween H20, Halloween: Resurrection, Rob Zombie’s Halloween and Halloween II. 

- Includes the never-before-released producers cut of Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers as well as the ultra-rare network TV version of the original Halloween, the network TV version of Halloween II, plus the unrated versions of Rob Zombie’s Halloween and Halloween II. 

- Packed with hours of BRAND NEW bonus features including new interviews with cast and crew from the entire franchise

- Due to fan demand, the first Halloween film will now also include the original mono audio track and the set will include both versions of the original Halloween-the original Blu-ray™ release and the recently remastered 35th Anniversary version with the mono track added back in! 

- Includes limited edition 40-page book written by Michael Gingold of Fangoria Magazine. 

- Collectible packaging will include a newly commissioned illustration on the outer case and each film will be in its own black Blu-ray™ case with the original theatrical one sheet as the key art. 
- SRP: $169.99

**EXCLUSIVE TO SCREAM FACTORY: The pre-order link for the deluxe set only is now live on our site @http://www.shoutfactory.com/product/halloween-complete-collection-deluxe-edition-exclusive-lithograph which will come with an exclusive 14” x 36” litho. The litho offer is only limited to 500 pieces and we will be revealing the litho design at the same time as the artwork next month. 

Street date is Sept 23rd. ‪#‎michaeliscominghome‬'

This sounds soooo awesome. I have every film in the collection already bar Halloween 3 Season of the Witch but the inclusion of Halloween 6 The Producers Cut makes this a must have for me. I remember reading it has around 40 minutes of entirely different footage and is near enough a utterly different film. Very excited to say the least. I've wanted to see it for years. Congratulations Anchor Bay and Scream Factory this is very special.

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.