True story, as much as I dig the flick's awesome title, I have never seen THE LAWNMOWER MAN. I have read the short story from Stephen King that flick was (supposedly) based on, but that story had so little do do with the finished film that King sued to have his name removed from the final film.
Anyhow, this does not in itself spell out a "don't watch" for me, but unless someone comes out and tells me, "dude, you HAVE to see THE LAWNMOWER MAN" then I'll just continue to skip it. But I’m interested to see Jenny Wright (NEAR DARK) back in action. We'll see if it makes my weekend list of flicks.
All the same, the film is getting a pretty pimp special edition via Shout! Factory here soon and we have all the details for you to check out below, including a 4K restoration, and director's cut. Pretty cool shite!
THE LAWNMOWER MAN Special Features:
Disc 1 – Theatrical Cut:
NEW 4K scan of the interpositive
NEW Cybergod: Creating The Lawnmower Man – featuring interviews with co-writer/director Brett Leonard, actor Jeff Fahey, editor Alan Baumgarten, make-up effects artist Michael Deak and special effects coordinator Frank Ceglia
Audio Commentary with writer/director Brett Leonard and writer/producer Gimel Everett
Deleted Scenes
Original Electronic Press Kit with cast interviews and behind-the-scenes footage
Edited animated sequences
Theatrical Trailer
TV SpotDisc 2 – Director’s Cut:
NEW 4K scan of the interpositive with additional “director’s cut” footage from the original camera negative
Audio Commentary with writer/director Brett Leonard and writer/producer Gimel Everett
Conceptual art and Design sketches
Behind the scenes and production stills
Storyboard Comparison
Audio Specs : DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0/5.1
THE LAWNMOWER MAN Collector’s Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray rundown via press release:
A world where the normal course of events could suddenly turn inside out — the imaginary becomes real, and reality is all in your mind. Loyal fans of visionary filmmaker Brett Leonard (Virtuosity, Hideaway) know well the enthralling sci-fi action horror from his 1992 cult classic THE LAWNMOWER MAN, starring Jeff Fahey (Machete) and Pierce Brosnan (The Son). Directed by Brett Leonard (Virtuosity, Hideaway), the film also stars Jenny Wright (Near Dark) and Geoffrey Lewis (The Devil’s Rejects). On June 20, 2017, SCREAM FACTORY™ Home Entertainment is proud to present THE LAWNMOWER MAN Collector’s Edition. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, this definitive collector’s edition release boasts The Director’s Cut, theatrical cut and revealing extras. A must-have for movie collectors, sci-fi enthusiasts and loyal fans, THE LAWNMOWER MAN Collector’s Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray set also includes a collectible slipcover featuring newly rendered artwork and a reversible cover wrap featuring original theatrical key art.
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THE LAWNMOWER MAN synopsis:
Dr. Lawrence Angelo (Pierce Brosnan) is a brilliant scientist obsessed with perfecting virtual reality software. When his experiments on animals fail, he finds the ideal substitute – Jobe Smith (Jeff Fahey), a slow-witted gardener. Dr. Angelo's goal is to benefit his human guinea pig and ultimately mankind itself, but evil lurks the guise of "the Shop," a shadowy group that seeks to use the technology to create an invincible war machine. When the experiments change the simple Jobe into a superhuman being, the stage is set for a Jekyll-and-Hyde struggle for the control of Jobe's mind and the future of the world.
THE LAWNMOWER MAN was directed by Brett Leonard from a script by Leonard and Gimel Everett. The film stars Pierce Brosnan, Jeff Fahey, Jenny Wright and Geoffrey Lewis.
The film hits Blu-ray June 20th. You can pre-order film on Blu-ray RIGHT HERE.