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The DVD Buzz-Saw #1


DARKNESS: R RATED AND UNRATED

Well, the movie took two years to finally be released on U.S. theaters but Darkness
(see Arrow’s review here) is wasting no time coming out on DVD and it’s coming unrated and uncut. The question is, will it make much of a difference on a rather disappointing film? Dimension Films isn’t releasing much details on the DVD, but they did dish out the cover art for both the unrated and rated versions. Not much to say about them…rather plain…kinda like the movie…

If you couldn’t get enough of Anna Paquin in the bath tub rub-a-dubbing, Click Here to pre-order the Unrated Version.



THE VAMPIRES COLLECTION

Columbia TriStar has announced a Vampires Box Set which includes: John Carpenter’s Vampires, Vampires: Los Muertos as well as the new Vampires: The Turning film which stars Colin Egglesfield, Stephanie Chao, Meredith Monroe and Patrick Bauchau. The Box Set is pretty shallow on extra features…

Includes:

  • 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen presentation for each film
  • English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks for each film
  • Preview trailers for each film

Look for this box set to hit shelves on May 3rd, 2005. And if you want to sink your teeth into this DVD Set as soon as you can Pre-Order it by clicking here.



BLADE: TRILOGY AND BLADE: TRINITY

Well, the rumors turned true. The high-action (sometimes) vampire flick that is Blade: Trinity
(See Arrow’s review here)
is coming to DVD in 2 editions. One being 114 minute Disc R Rated version and the other being a 124 minute Unrated Edition. Not only does that kick ass but we also got news of a Blade: Trilogy: The Ultimate Collection being released by New Line as well. The box set, of course, containing the first two installments and the new Blade: Trinity. The first two movies are said to be the same DVD releases, but for Trinity, here’s what’s on the disc…

Includes:

Unrated Version

  • Widescreen version of the unrated film with 10 minutes of added footage
  • Widescreen version of the R-rated film
  • Two commentaries with writer/director David Goyer, Jessica Biel, Ryan Reynolds, producer and crew
  • 5.1 and DTS 6.1 Surround soundtracks
  • English subtitles and closed captions, plus Spanish subtitles

    R Rated Version

  • Widescreen and full screen versions of the R-rated film
  • 5.1 and Stereo Surround soundtracks
  • English subtitles and closed captions, plus Spanish subtitles

    Disc Two: Both Versions

  • 16-part behind-the-scenes documentary Daywalkers, Nightstalkers & Familiars: Inside the World of BLADE: TRINITY
  • Blooper reel
  • Alternate ending
  • Goyer on Goyer: The Writer Interviews the Director featurette
  • Galleries: VFX Progression and Weapons
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Collectible Limited Edition Marvel Comic Book

Feed the thirst with both Blade: Trinity and the Blade: Trilogy Box Set on April 26th, 2005.


SEED OF CHUCKY

For many of us awaiting this DVD, it has been an emotional ride so far. We we’re happy at first, when Seed of Chucky: Unrated was announced. Then had our smiles turned upside down when it was cancelled. And then tickled with joy once again when it was changed to NC-17. Well, prepare for a few more bitch slaps. For the good news, It has been re-confirmed that Seed of Chucky (see Arrow’s review here) will indeed be unrated and uncut. And for the bad news, it has been delayed from it’s original April 12th release, all the way to June 7th, 2005. Well, at least they are giving us the right version of the film and not another watered down DVD release. For the patient ones, here’s the extras you can look forward to four months from now…

Includes:

  • Separate Wide Screen and Full Screen editions
  • Each disc includes English Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles
  • Audio Commentary with Director Don Mancini and Jennifer Tilly,
  • A family Hell-iday Slide Show (a tour with “The Chucky Family” through Paris, New York and Hollywood)
  • Conceiving The Seed of Chucky feature (takes a look at the history of the Child’s Play Series
  • Jennifer Tilly’s video diary
  • FuZion Up Close Interviews with cast and crew

I hope these little menu shots can hold you guys off until June 7th, 2005. If not, feel free to go kick someone’s ass…just not mine…and if you want to really get ahead of everyone else, you can pre-order this movie by clicking here…


MALEVOLENCE

Fangoria got the final cover and specs from Anchor Bay for Stevan Mena’s slasher Malevolence that’s set for an April 19th release. The film has been getting some positive reviews from the horror community. Click here for the official site. For those who are already interested in this flick, here’s what’s cutting it’s way onto the DVD…

Includes:

• Widescreen (1.77:1) transfer enhanced for 16×9 TVs
Audio commentary by Mena, star Brandon Johnson and associate producer Eddie Akmal
Back to the Slaughterhouse featurette about the making of the film, with Mena, Johnson and others
Rehearsal footage
Deleted scenes
Premiere footage
Original trailers and TV/radio spots
Still gallery
• DVD-ROM: The script in PDF format

Can’t wait to find out if this movie is actually as good as some of it’s reviews are saying? Pre-Order it and find out yourself!


ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: SPECIAL EDITION

If I got you excited there for a minute, sorry for some of you, that is because this is of course coming out on Region 2 and 3 DVD first. But you can bet your Chestburster that this version will hit the U.S. soon. So onto this DVD version. When Alien Vs. Predator (See Arrow’s Review Here) was announced to be made in PG-13, I first, puked in the nearby urinal, and then said to myself “Well, I’ll just check the Uncut DVD”. And this region 2 DVD has officially been tagged with a 15 rating, which is equivalent to an R Rating. So that’s welcoming news! Here’s what else is to be expected on the DVDs…

Includes:

Disc 1

  • DD 5.1 Surround, DD 2.0 Stereo, DTS 5.1
  • Widescreen 2.35:1 (Anamorphic)
  • Audio Commentary by Paul W.S. Anderson, Lance Henriksen and Sanaa Lathan
  • Audio Commentary by Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff and John Bruno
  • Alternate Opening Version of the Feature
  • Inside Look – Hide and Seek Teaser
  • Inside Look – Electra Bits with Jennifer Garner
  • Inside Look – Robots Bits with Chris Wedge

Disc 2

  • Featurette: ‘Conception’
  • ‘ADI’ Workshop
  • Storyboard Gallery
  • Concept Art
  • The Making of Alien vs. Predator
  • Miniature Whaling Station
  • Facehuggers & Eggs
  • Trouble at The Mouth of The Tunnel
  • Visual Effects Breakdown
  • 11 Deleted Scenes with Optional Director’s Commentary
  • ‘Alien vs. Predator’ – The Comic Book ‘Monsters In Miniature’ by Todd Mcfarlane
  • HBO Special
  • Alien vs. Predator Theatrical Teaser ‘B’
  • Alien vs. Predator Theatrical Trailer ‘D’
  • Easter Egg – ‘Tom The Alien Actor’
  • Easter Egg – ‘Biggest Match-Up of Alltime’

Check for this 2-Disc DVD set to hit shelves on March 7th, 2005.

So that’s the latest DVD News for this week kiddies. Be sure to check back next week for another column on the most up-to-date information on upcoming horror DVDs…til’ next time…“Keep the blood flowing!”

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