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One of the greatest triumphs in horror, and always proving quite timeless, Poltergeist celebrated 40 years this past summer. Tobe Hooper’s film will be getting itself a 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray release finally, just in time for the spookiest month of the year. Sporting a new 4K transfer as well as some a remastered 5.1 track […]
Poltergeist, the 1982 classic horror film written by Steven Spielberg and directed by Tobe Hooper, will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on September 20, it was announced today by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Written by Spielberg and directed by Hooper, Poltergeist stars JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Zelda Rubinstein, Beatrice Straight and Heather O’Rourke. The […]
Legendary horror director Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Poltergeist) pays affectionate tribute to beloved classic horror movies in this tale of two teenage couples who spend the night in a sleazy carnival funhouse. Available September 6, 2022 for the first time on 4K UHD, Scream Factory’s release of The Funhouse Collector’s Edition is a two disc […]
One cool thing that can happen with the horror genre is that team ups of legends tend to happen with a low-key frequency. Not in the shared universe sense, but camera from behind and in front of the lens. The Mangler, coming from Scream Factory on December 11th, boasts the written talents of icon Stephen […]
The masters of horror Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Robert Englund (A Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise) and Stephen King (Creepshow, Misery) join to bring you a shocking tale of terror. Available December 11th, 2018 from Scream Factory, The Mangler features a new 4K print of the original camera negative from the uncut version. The release also […]
It’s October fright fans and that can only mean one thing for LA residents – Screamfest time! That’s right kiddies, the blood and gore filled Screamfest Horror Film Festival 2017 (go to www.screamfestla.com for more details!) taking place October 10th-19th at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in LA at the Hollywood and Highland Center is […]
The buzzz is back! On April 19, 2016, Scream Factory will release The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 [Collector’s Edition] in a comprehensive 2-disc set with 10 hours of bonus features, including nearly 5 hours of exclusive content. In 1974, horror fans rejoiced upon the release of Tobe Hooper’s masterpiece, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The movie […]
I love the directors that the folks at Scream Factory choose to follow and try to release nice editions of their works. Unappreciated or worthy of their unfavorable status, directors with names’ films are ones that are continually studied and collected no matter what. Tobe Hooper’s filmography is getting some of its more unappreciated works […]
This is exciting. I’m really loving that Scream Factory is making efforts in giving attention to the works of some of the great horror directors and figures of years’ past. We know they are doing their best to put out every John Carpenter film ever made, but here’s another one from Tobe Hooper. Previously, they’ve […]
This year I decided to go big with my list for the best Blu-rays. Kicking off my Top 10 year-end lists for 2014 is an article devoted to what I consider to be the best the Blu-ray format has had to offer for this year. These are films that I have been able to really […]
Bubba Sawyer (or you may refer to him as Leatherface) has turned 40 years old ladies and gents. It was that long ago that Tobe Hooper’s grimy, dark horror film about a group of unlucky youths traveling through Texas shocked and mortified audiences forever. For the 40th anniversary of course we have to get another […]
While I’m excited about this new Texas Chain Saw Massacre release, its very bittersweet this week following news of the passing of the film’s star Marilyn Burns. You will get to see her performance as you never have before with this stunning new 4K remaster of the film. It’s been making the rounds, but will […]
It’s my turn! No need for a preamble as to what goes into the generalities of crafting these Top 10 lists as the gents before me all did a fine job of explaining. 2012 provided what seemed like all the remaining “Must Have” box sets, leaving 2013 seeming kind of empty handed on the surface. […]
Scream Factory has provided us with a load of clips for their upcoming release of John Carpenter’s Body Bags. I’ve already reviewed the film HERE. The horror anthology brings plenty of laughs, scares and disturbing stuff. Fun for the whole family! It’s also a chance to catch Carpenter himself in rare form. He hams it […]
John Carpenter’s Body Bags is a an oft forgotten film of his and horror anthology. It was a Showtime movie back in 1993, back when it wasn’t as “cool” to have an original idea on Showtime (Showtime did do Psycho IV as well). In Carpenter’s mind, this was a one shot. But Showtime wanted this […]
Scream Factory continues to roll out and lay claim to King Of Jon Carpenter Blu-rays this November. They will be releasing what I can easily say will be a superior version of his cult classic Assault On Precinct 13 November 19 (this has already been released before through a different distributor). The week prior, they […]
Well, whether you wanted it or not, you got another Texas Chainsaw “Massacre” film. Many say this was to erase the puddle of mud that was Michael Bay’s bastardized attempt back in 2003, but quite honestly…I liked that one, Milo and all. So what’s this latest incarnation about? Good question! And I’m really glad you […]
Arriving on September 11, 2012, a trio of horror flicks will be arriving on Blu-ray for the first time. Killer Klowns From Outer Space, Jeepers Creepers, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 will all be making their Blu-ray debut, courtesy of MGM Home Entertainment and each are equipped with a nice selection of extra features. Now […]
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