Storm Warning DVD News

SURVIVAL CAN BE MURDER

SANTA MONICA, CA – A “tense tale of terror down under” (All Movie Guide), Storm Warning lands with a fury in an Unrated DVD February 5, 2008 from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company’s Dimension Extreme label. From the director of Urban Legend, Storm Warning won two L.A. Screamfest awards – Best Special Effects and Best Score – when it premiered at the festival in October of 2007. Caught in a massive storm that throws them off course, a young couple is stranded on a remote island where they seek refuge in an abandoned farmhouse. Once there, they soon realize they are not alone and are being held hostage by a group of deranged killers. The film features bloodcurdling performances from Robert Taylor (Rogue, Ned Kelly), Mathew Wilkinson (Ghost Rider) and Nadia Fares (War). Directed by Jamie Blanks (Urban Legend, Valentine), Storm Warning was written by Everett De Roche and was produced by Gary Hamilton (Wolf Creek). The Storm Warning unrated DVD features an extended version of the film with feature commentary by director Jamie Blanks, writer Everett DeRoche, actor Robert Taylor, cinematographer Karl Von Moller and special FX artist Justin Dix. Storm Warning will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.95.

Synopsis:
A weekend boating excursion takes a very bad turn when a severe storm strands a married couple on a remote island. They stumble upon what appears to be a vacant house only to learn that the sadistic inhabitants are indeed home and have heinous plans for the unexpected houseguests.

Run Time: 84 minutes
Street Date: February 5, 2008

The Madman Behind The Mask Is Back - Halloween on DVD

Rob Zombie’s Terrifying Re-Imagination Of Horror Classic Arrives As A 2-Disc Unrated Special Edition DVD December 18, 2007 From The Weinstein Company and Genius Products

SANTA MONICA, CA – “Splat Pack” horror filmmaker, Rob Zombie’s (The Devil’s Rejects, House of 1,000 Corpses) re-imagination of the original slasher film Halloween makes it mark as a 2-disc Unrated Director’s Cut DVD December 18 from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company. One of the most terrifying and iconic horror franchises, Halloween delves into the troubled childhood of anti-hero Michael Myers and uncovers the making of the pathologically disturbed masked killer. Former World Champion Wrester Tyler Mane (X-Men, Troy, The Scorpion King), a.k.a. Big Sky, gives a bone-chilling performance as a psychotic but silent killer who escapes from a mental institution, dons the haunting guise, wields a kitchen knife and wreaks havoc on his hometown. Halloween also features suspenseful and thrilling performances from Malcolm McDowell (“Entourage,” “Heroes”), William Forsythe (The Devil’s Rejects, Freedomland), Danny Trejo (Grindhouse’s Machete, Once Upon A Time In Mexico), among others. Since being introduced to audiences in 1978 by acclaimed genre director John Carpenter the Halloween franchise has become an institution and features one of the most iconic villains in film history. Available in the original theatrical version (featuring both widescreen and full screen presentations) and an Unrated widescreen Director’s Cut with 11 extra minutes of footage too terrifying for theaters, the Halloween DVD includes a second disc with seventeen deleted scenes, bloopers, casting sessions and more and will be available for the suggested retail price of $29.95.

Synopsis
The residents of Haddonfield don't know it yet... but death is coming to their sleepy small town. Sixteen years ago, a young boy named Michael Myers brutally killed his stepfather, his elder sister and her boyfriend. Now, he’s escaped from the mental institution and makes his way back to his hometown intent on continuing his murderous rampage.

Bonus Features – unrated and theatrical versions
17 Deleted Scenes With Optional Director’s Commentary
Alternate Ending With Optional Commentary
Bloopers
View the Film With Writer/Director Rob Zombie – Audio Commentary
The Many Masks of Michael Myers
Re-Imagining Halloween
Meet the Cast
Casting Sessions
Scout Taylor-Compton Screen Test (Laurie Strode)

Saw IV DVD Date

Lions Gate Home Entertainment now has a release date on the Saw IV DVD which stars Tobin Bell, Scott Patterson, and Betsy Russell. The Darren Lynn Bousman directed horror will be available to in seperate rated and unrated editions from the 22nd January. Each will retail at around $29.95. A Blu-ray edition will also be available for $39.99. The full details have yet to be revealed, although extras are said to include audio commentaries, a director's diary, a Traps of Saw IV featurette, and a Props of Saw IV featurette. Stay tuned for further details as we get them.

- The Monster

Rob Zombies Halloween DVD News & Cover Art

Fangoria writes: The Weinstein Company and Genius Entertainment gave Fango the first word on the final specs for its DVD releases of Rob Zombie’s HALLOWEEN, coming December 18. The movie will be issued in both the R-rated theatrical version and a widescreen director’s cut running 11 minutes longer; the former will be presented in both widescreen and fullscreen, while the latter will be letterboxed only, and all will have Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks. Both will be double-disc editions chock full of special features:

• Audio commentary by writer/director Zombie
• 17 deleted scenes with optional Zombie commentary
• Alternate ending
• Re-Imagining HALLOWEEN documentary
• A Conversation With Rob Zombie featurette
• Meet the Cast featurette
• The Many Masks of Michael Myers featurette
• Bloopers
• Casting session footage
• Laurie Strode screen test

- The Monster

3-Disc The Evil Dead Ultimate Edition DVD

Title:The Evil Dead Ultimate Edition
Starring: Bruce Campbell
Released: 18th December 2007

Anchor Bay Entertainment has officially announced a 3-Disc Ultimate Edition of The Evil Dead which stars Bruce Campbell. This classic Sam Raimi directed film will be available to own from the 18th December, and should retail at around $34.97. Both anamorphic widescreen and full screen presentations will be included on seperate discs. The widescreen edition will include a commentary by Director Sam Raimi and Producer Robert Tapert, whereas the full screen version will include a Bruce Campbell commentary.

Other features include a One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead documentary, some new Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor, a Life After Death: The Ladies of The Evil Dead featurette, a Ladies of The Evil Dead Meet Bruce Campbell featurette, and an Unconventional featurette with the cast and crew. Completing the package will be a Q&A with a drive-in audience of hardcore fans, a Reunion Panel, a Discovering The Evil Dead featurette that looks at the British video release of the film, makeup tests, a Poster & Memorabilia Gallery, a still gallery, and the trailer.

- The Monster

Angel DVD Box Set

The lost souls of the City of Angels prepare to be saved “ANGEL” COLLECTOR’S SET
30 Disc DVD Set Features Series’ Entire 100-plus Episodes, Collectible Booklet And More.

Faith will be restored and souls will be saved when the vampire cursed with a human soul returns to fight demons on the dark side in the “Angel” Collector’s Set DVD arriving October 30, 2007 from Fox Home Entertainment. For the first time ever, all five seasons of the hit supernatural drama will be packaged together in a 30-disc special collector’s box uniquely designed for the ultimate fan. The collection features all 110 episodes, a personally signed letter to fans from creator Joss Whedon and a collectible companion booklet. The sci-fi action-thriller, created by Joss Whedon as a “spin-off” to the international cult sensation “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” became a wildly successful series among critics and fans alike. Nominated for a total of twenty-two Saturn Awards during its entire run, the show garnered the win for Best Network Series (2004), as well as two Best Actor wins for David Boreanaz (“Bones”) who stars as the mysterious and tortured Angel. The series also stars Saturn Award winners for Best Supporting Actor and Actress James Marsters (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”) as Vampire Spike and Amy Acker (“Alias”), as Winifred, the beautiful scientist and detective who has become a trusted member of Angel’s team. The series also stars Alexis Denisof (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”) as demon hunter Wesley Wyndam-Price, J. August Richards (“Conviction”) as the street savvy vampire turned take-no-prisoner lawyer and Andy Hallett (Geppetto’s Secret) as the witty and charismatic karaoke-singing demon Lome.

“Angel” Collector’s Set DVD Special Features: The complete series features all 110 episodes on 30 discs, a signed letter to fans from creator Joss Whedon and a collectible companion booklet. The DVD is presented in full screen format with English, Spanish and French Dolby Surround.

- The Monster

Grindhouse DVD Dates and Specs

Quentin Tarantino's serial-killer homage to the old school car chase film, Death Proof will hit shelves with over 30 minutes of additional, never-before-seen footage including the maddening "missing reel" (containing the excised lapdance sequence) as well as a black and white segment in the film's second act. The DVD will hit on September 18, 2007 for a price of $29.95. Features will include:

-Finding Quentin's Gals

-The Guys of Death Proof

-Kurt Russell as Stuntman Mike

-Introducing Zoe Bell

-Quentin's Greatest Collaborator: Editor Sally Menke

-Double Dare trailer

-International Poster Gallery

Robert Rodriguez zombie entry, Planet Terror, will attack with more footage, deleted scenes, a full commentary and the infamous missing reel. That disc will drop on October 16, 2007 for a price of $29.95 and its features will include:

-Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Robert Rodriguez

-International trailer

-Deleted Scenes

-Cooking School

-10-Minute Film School

-The Stunts

-The Make-up and Effects

-The Badass Babes

-The Renegade Guys

-The Costumes

-The Production Design

Flight of the Living Dead DVD Information

FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT AND FLY THE DEADLY SKIES AS Flight of the Living Dead: Outbreak on a Plane LANDS ON DVD, OCTOBER 2, 2007

Don’t bother looking for the exit row. There is no escaping the blood thirst of the undead as the horrifying thriller, Flight of the Living Dead: Outbreak on a Plane, arrives on DVD from New Line Home Entertainment on October 2, 2007. On a routine flight from Los Angeles to Paris, a mad scientist on the run from the CIA brings aboard top secret cargo – a corpse infected with a deadly, genetically engineered virus. When the plane hits turbulence, the flesh-eating zombie breaks free and spreads its disease throughout the cabin. With no government allowing the infected plane to land, the terrified passengers are stranded in the air. The clock is ticking as fuel begins to run out, and the passengers must fight for their lives against the ravenous tormentors before they are all turned into the living dead! Buckle up for first class DVD “upgrades” including commentaries with the director Scott Thomas and producer David Shoshan. Flight of the Living Dead: Outbreak on a Plane will be available at a $19.97 SRP.

SYNOPSIS
On a flight from Los Angeles to Paris, a renegade scientist, on the run from the CIA, has smuggled a secret coffin containing the body of a scientist infected with a deadly genetically engineered virus. The 747 jumbo jet collides with two massive thunderstorms at once, dropping it into the eye of an inescapable storm. The non-stop turbulence triggers the release of the infected flesh-eating “corpse” from the cargo hold. A life and death battle ensues as the virus turns the unsuspecting passengers into the undead and the terrified uninfected passengers try to survive the flight they now wish they missed. Now, no government will allow the infected aircraft to land. Stranded in the air, the passengers have no place to hide from flying the deadly skies.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*
• Feature commentary with director Scott Thomas and producer David Shoshan
• Feature commentary with IGN.com editors
• Outtakes reel
• 16x9 widescreen (1.85) version of the film
• English Dolby Digital 5.1 and English 2.0 Stereo Surround
• English DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete Track
• English & Spanish subtitles
• Closed captions
• Animated menus

You are now free to kill about the cabin.

Cujo: 25th Anniversary DVD Edition

Terror will be unleashed again as Lionsgate releases Cujo: 25th Anniversary Edition to DVD this September!

Based on the frightening best-selling book from the king of horror himself, Stephen King, Cujo has become a film classic. The story of a mother and her young son who are being terrorized by a rabid dog, the film received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Horror Film from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. The special anniversary DVD is packed with new bonus features including a three-part “Making Of” featurette, interviews with cast and crew and audio commentary from director Lewis Teague. Cujo: 25th Anniversary Edition features all-new O-card collectible packaging and is available for the low suggested retail price of $19.98. In rural Maine, Vic and Donna Trenton struggle to repair their crumbling marriage, while their young son Tad befriends a hulking, lovable, 200-pound St. Bernard named Cujo. With Vic away on business, Donna and Tad take their decrepit car to be fixed at the remote farm of their mechanic. As their aging Pinto sputters to a stop and dies, Cujo appears. However, the once docile dog has contracted rabies, and has transformed into a hideous, slavering, demonic killer possessed by almost supernatural strength...and unholy cunning. Cujo is a fearsome, spine-chilling tour de force from the most popular name in horror!

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
Audio commentary by director Lewis Teague
“Dog Days: The Making of Cujo” three-part documentary with all new interviews with director Lewis Teague, director of photography Jan de Bont, producers Daniel H. Blatt and Robert Singer, Dee Wallace, Danny Pintauro, Stephen King’s Biographer Douglas E. Winter, and more!

The Monster Squad DVD Trailer

The 1980s cult-classic The Monster Squad: 20th Anniversary Edition hits the streets on July 24th and here is the DVD trailer.

Count Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolfman, the Mummy and the Gillman – adjourn to earth in search of a powerful amulet that will grant them power to rule the world. However, a bunch of kids regarded by their peers as losers and outsiders uncover the devious plan and prepare for a counter strike. Now, our heroes - the Monster Squad - are the only ones daring to stand in their way...

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Monster Squad Forever! – A five-part retrospective featuring new interviews with writer/director Fred Dekker, actors André Gower, Ryan Lambert, Ashley Bank, Duncan Regehr, Tom Noonan and more!
• A Conversation with Frankenstein – A never-before-seen classic interview with the Monster himself!
• Audio commentary with Writer/Director Fred Dekker and “Squad Members” André Gower, Ryan Lambert and Ashley Bank
• Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Fred Dekker and Director of Photography Bradford May
• Original Theatrical Trailer and TV Spot
• Stills Gallery
• Newly Mastered 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio