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[Susan Foreman]

''The Blob' (1988) - 4K UHD / Blu-Ray combo pre-order available from Amazon US - £24.84

Release date: October 30

"The Blob is back in this horrific tale about a vile, malignant life-form that crashes to Earth in a cozy, rural American town called Arborville. Untroubled by conscience or intellect, the Blob does only one thing—and it does it well. It eats anything and everything that moves: men, women, and children. And tonight it wants to swallow the town of Arborville. The original version of The Blob thrilled and terrified audiences back in the 1950s. Now the oozing, gooey killer is back with a whole new high-tech look. What was once only suggested now comes to life with state-of-the-art special effects in the tradition of such thrilling remakes as The Thing and The Fly."

Special Features:

DISC ONE (4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Master Of The Film By Sony Pictures
• HDR-10 Compatible
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
• Audio Commentary With Director Chuck Russell, Cinematographer Mark Irwin, And Special Effects Artist Tony Gardner, Moderated By Filmmaker Joe Lynch
• Audio Commentary With Actress Shawnee Smith

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Master Of The Film By Sony Pictures
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
• Audio Commentary With Director Chuck Russell, Cinematographer Mark Irwin, And Special Effects Artist Tony Gardner, Moderated By Filmmaker Joe Lynch
• Audio Commentary With Actress Shawnee Smith
• Audio Commentary With Chuck Russell and film Producer/Film Historian Ryan Turek
• "It Fell From The Sky!" – Interview With Director Chuck Russell Pt. 1
• “I Killed The Strawberry” – Interview With Director Chuck Russel Pt. 2
• “Try to Scream!” – Interview With Actor Bill Moseley
• “Shoot Him!” – Interview With Cinematographer Mark Irwin
• “I Want That Organism Alive!” – Interview With Blob Mechanic Peter Abrahamson
• "We Have Work To Do" – Interview With Actor Jeffrey DeMunn
• "Minding The Diner" – Interview With Actress Candy Clark
• "They Call Me Mellow Purple" – Interview With Actor Donovan Leitch Jr.
• "The Incredible Melting Man" – Interview With Special Effects Artist Tony Gardner
• “Monster Math” - Interview With Special Effects Supervisor Christopher Gilman
• “Haddonfield To Arborville” – Interview With Production Designer Craig Stearns
• “The Secret Of The Ooze” – Interview With Mechanical Designer Mark Setrakian
• “Gardner’s Grue Crew” – Behind The Scenes On The Blob
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spot
• Still Gallery

[Susan Foreman]

''Funeral Home' (1980) - Blu-ray pre-order available from Amazon US - £29:18

Release date: February 6

[Susan Foreman]

Shout! Studios Lands Exclusive Rights To ‘Labyrinth,’ ‘The Dark Crystal’ & Other Jim Henson Company Titles / Deadline

"Shout! Studios has taken exclusive worldwide rights to Jim Henson’s beloved fantasy adventure movies Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, as part of a new multi-year distribution alliance with The Jim Henson Company, Deadline has learned.

Under the pact, which went into effect on January 1st, Shout! holds rights to the titles in the arenas of streaming, video-on-demand, broadcast, digital download, and all packaged media, as well as limited non-theatrical rights. In addition to Henson’s aforementioned cult hits, the partnership provides Shout! Studios with the same global rights to behind-the-scenes specials Inside the Labyrinth and The World of the Dark Crystal.

Shout! Studios owns and manages a large portfolio of contemporary and classic films, series, animation and documentaries. The company’s creative acquisition mandate has established it as a leading independent distributor, with partners and properties including Aardman Animations, ALF, The Carol Burnett Show, Stephen J. Cannell Productions, the Roger Corman New Horizons Pictures Library, Gkids, ITV Studios, The Johnny Carson Show, Laika Studios, Mystery Science Theater 3000 (in partnership with creator Joel Hodgson), and Sesame Street, among many others."

[Susan Foreman]

'The Shining' (1997) - Coming to Blu-ray from Scream Factory

Release date: March

"The Shining is a three-part television miniseries based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name. Directed by Mick Garris from King’s teleplay, the series was first aired in 1997"

More into TBA

[Susan Foreman]

The ''Ring' Collection - 4K UHD / Blu-Ray combo + Poster pre-order available from Shout Factory direct - $75:99

Release date: March 19

Special Features / Contents:

DISC ONE: THE RING (2002) (4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative Supervised And Approved By Gore Verbinski
• In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0

DISC TWO: THE RING (2002) (BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative Supervised And Approved By Gore Verbinski
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0
• NEW "Ghost Girl Gone Global"
• “Don’t Watch This” – Collection Of Deleted Footage
• Rings – Short Film That Uncovers The Terrifying And Secret Connection Between The Ring And Its Sequel
• “The Origin Of Terror”
• Cast And Crew Interviews
• Theatrical Trailer

DISC THREE: THE RING TWO (2005) (4K UHD):

• NEW Theatrical Version – 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
• In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critics Emily Higgins And Billy Dunham

DISC FOUR: THE RING TWO (2005) (BLU-RAY):

• NEW Theatrical Version – 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
• Unrated Version Of The Film
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critics Emily Higgins And Billy Dunham (Theatrical Version Only)
• Rings – Short Film That Uncovers The Terrifying And Secret Connection Between The Ring And Its Sequel
• Deleted Scenes
• “Fear Of Film: Special Effects”
• “Faces Of Fear: The Phenomenon”
• “Samara: From Eye Of Icon”
• “The Power Of Symbols”
• The Making Of The Ring Two
• Theatrical Trailer

DISC FIVE: RINGS (2017) (4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Master
• In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 & 2.0

DISC SIX: RINGS (2017) (BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Master
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 & 2.0
• Deleted/Extended Scenes
• “Terror Comes Full Circle”
• “Resurrecting The Dead: Bringing Samara Back”
• “Scary Scenes”

[Dave]

Some comments from customers who have received their copy of the new Shout disc of Fear City.

Some huge changes with the new release. Does appear to be a new transfer. Does not appear stretched. Looks very organic. Original shout disc was 1.57:1 aspect ratio, this one is 1:85:1. Checked the first Unrated scene and the quality is just as good as the rest of the film, no VHS quality.

I received it yesterday, and the quality is great on both cuts. The disc is 42.1gb on a BD-50. Just browsing through the Unrated transfer I see no signs of any VHS inserts. No bonus features at all, but we do get optional English subtitles (for both cuts) now. This looks to be a very solid upgrade over the old release.

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[Susan Foreman]

'Village of the Damned' (1995) - Collector's Edition 4K UHD / Blu-Ray combo coming in September from Scream Factory

**EDIT - Adding more info

Release date: September 24

"Master of horror and suspense John Carpenter brings you a chilling take on a terrifying classic. Something is terribly wrong in the tiny village of Midwich. After an unseen force invades the quiet town, ten women mysteriously find themselves pregnant. Local physician Dr. Alan Chaffee (Christopher Reeve) and government scientist Dr. Susan Verner (Kirstie Alley) join forces when the women simultaneously give birth ... and the reign of supernatural terror begins.

Linda Kozlowski, Michael Pare, Meredith Salenger, and Mark Hamill also star in this sci-fi shocker that The New York Times called "one scarifying trip." Enjoy your stay in Midwich ... but keep an eye on the children."

Special Features:
DISC ONE (4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Transfer From The 35mm Original Camera Negative
• Presented In Dolby Vision
• Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Stereo
• NEW Audio Commentary With Filmmakers Jackson Stewart And Francis Galluppi

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Transfer From The 35mm Original Camera Negative
• Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Stereo
• NEW Audio Commentary With Filmmakers Jackson Stewart And Francis Galluppi
• NEW "Beware The Stare: Writing Village Of The Damned" - An Interview With Screenwriter David Himmelstein
• NEW "March Of The Children: Composing Village Of The Damned" - An Interview With Film Music Historian Daniel Schweiger
• It Takes A Village - The Making Of Village Of The Damned
• Horror's Hallowed Grounds - Revisiting The Locations Of The Film
• The Go To Guy - My Career With John Carpenter By Peter Jason
• Vintage Interviews And Behind-The-Scenes Footage
• Image Gallery
• Theatrical Trailer

[Susan Foreman]

'The Strangers' (2008) - Collector's Edition 4K UHD / Blu-Ray combo hcoming in September from Scream Factory

**EDIT: Adding more info

Release date: September 10

"Explore your worst fears with this shocking suspense thriller inspired by disturbing true events.

After a 4 a.m. knock at the door and a haunting voice, Kristen McKay (Liv Tyler, The Leftovers) and James Hoyt (Scott Speedman, Underworld) find that their remote getaway becomes a night of psychological terror as three masked strangers invade. Faced with inscrutable tormentors, Kristen and James must go beyond what they think they're able to endure if they have any hope to survive."

Special Features
DISC ONE (4K UHD ? UNRATED VERSION):

• NEW 4K Presentation From The Original Digital Intermediate
• Presented In Dolby Vision
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY ? THEATRICAL VERSION):

• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround
• "The Element Of Terror" Featurette
• "Strangers At The Door" Featurette
• Deleted Scenes
• Theatrical Trailer & TV Spots

DISC THREE (BLU-RAY ? UNRATED VERSION):

• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround
• "Defining Moments: Writing And Directing The Strangers"
• "All The Right Moves: Kip Weeks On Playing The Man In The Mask"
• "Brains And Brawn: Laura Margolis On Playing Pin-Up Girl"
• "Deep Cuts: Kevin Greutert On Editing The Strangers"
• Still Gallery

[Susan Foreman]

'The Stepfather' (1987) - Collector's Edition 4K UHD / Blu-Ray combo hcoming in September from Scream Factory

**EDIT: Adding more info

Release date: September 10

"Jerry Blake (Terry O'Quinn, The Rocketeer, Lost) is a man obsessed with having the perfect American Dream life - including the house with the white picket fence in the suburbs complete with an adoring wife and loving children. He believes he's found it when he marries Susan (Shelley Hack, Troll, Charlie's Angels) and becomes the stepfather to Susan's 16-year-old daughter, Stephanie (Jill Schoelen, Popcorn, The Phantom Of The Opera). But Stephanie gets an uneasy feeling when she is around Jerry with his Father Knows Best attitude - she can see that there is a darker side behind his cheerful exterior. Could she just be going through the typical teenager rebellion against her new stepfather, or could he be the same man who brutally murdered his family just one year earlier?"

Special features:
DISC ONE (4K UHD):

• NEW 2024 4K Restoration
• Presented In Dolby Vision
• Audio Commentary With Director Joseph Ruben
• NEW Audio Commentary With Actor Jill Schoelen And Filmmaker Jackson Stewart
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Meagan Navarro
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Kier Gomes

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

• NEW 2024 4K Restoration
• Audio Commentary With Director Joseph Ruben
• NEW Audio Commentary With Actor Jill Schoelen And Filmmaker Jackson Stewart
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Meagan Navarro
• NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Kier Gomes
• NEW "Phantom Of The Family" - An Interview With Actor Jill Schoelen
• "The Stepfather Chronicles" - A Retrospective Featuring Interviews With Director Joseph Ruben, Producer Jay Benson, Actress Jill Schoelen, Author Brian Garfield And Others On The Making Of The Film And Its Enduring Legacy
• Trailers For All 3 Films
• Still Gallery

[Susan Foreman]

'The Amityville Horror' (2005) - Collector's Edition 4K UHD / Blu-Ray combo hcoming in September from Scream Factory

EDIT: Adding more info

Release date: September 3

"Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Melissa George (Alias), Philip Baker Hall (Magnolia), and Chloe Grace Moretz (Suspiria) enter a house with a history they cannot escape in the pulse-pounding 2005 version of the classic The Amityville Horror.

In November 1974, a family of six was brutally murdered in this home. A year later, an unsuspecting young couple, George and Kathy Lutz, move their family in - only to find that a murderous presence still haunts the house. What follows is twenty-eight days of unimaginable fear. With demonic visions of the dead and relentless screams of terror, this revisitation of the ultimate haunted house story offers a chilling new take on the infamous, based-on-a-true-story events in Amityville."

Special Features:
DISC ONE (4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Scan From The Original DI Film Negative
• Presented In Dolby Vision
• Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0
• Audio Commentary With Actor Ryan Reynolds And Producers Andrew Form And Brad Fuller

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Scan From The Original DI Film Negative
• Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0
• NEW Houses Don't Kill People: Revisiting The Amityville Horror - Featuring Interviews With Director Andrew Douglas And Composer Steve Jablonsky
• Audio Commentary With Actor Ryan Reynolds And Producers Andrew Form And Brad Fuller
• Deleted Scenes With Optional Audio Commentary With Actor Ryan Reynolds And Producers Andrew Form And Brad Fuller
• "The Source Of Evil" - Making The Amityville Horror
• On Set Peeks
• Home Movies
• Scare Reel
• Theatrical Trailer