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