An underground cult gem, 1982’s The Last Horror Film (aka Fanatic) is getting a 4K Ultra HD release from Severin Films, boasting the world premiere of the fully restored version.
The 4K Uhd release will include 5+ hours of new special features, plus a 100-page book featuring an extended Starfix interview with director David Winters and a Memoir from Producer Judd Hamilton. Yeah, Severin is going Big with this one to make it the Ultimate release of the film on home video. The full special features package includes…
Disc 1: Uhd Audio Commentary With Actress Caroline Munro And FrightFest’s Alan Jones Audio Commentary With Joe Spinell’s Assistant Luke Walter Trailers Disc 2: Blu-ray Audio Commentary With Actress Caroline Munro And FrightFest’s Alan Jones Audio Commentary With Joe Spinell’s Assistant Luke Walter Like A Father Figure – Sal Sirchia Remembers Joe Spinell My Last Horror Film Ever! – Illustrated Audio Interview With Producer Judd Hamilton,...
The 4K Uhd release will include 5+ hours of new special features, plus a 100-page book featuring an extended Starfix interview with director David Winters and a Memoir from Producer Judd Hamilton. Yeah, Severin is going Big with this one to make it the Ultimate release of the film on home video. The full special features package includes…
Disc 1: Uhd Audio Commentary With Actress Caroline Munro And FrightFest’s Alan Jones Audio Commentary With Joe Spinell’s Assistant Luke Walter Trailers Disc 2: Blu-ray Audio Commentary With Actress Caroline Munro And FrightFest’s Alan Jones Audio Commentary With Joe Spinell’s Assistant Luke Walter Like A Father Figure – Sal Sirchia Remembers Joe Spinell My Last Horror Film Ever! – Illustrated Audio Interview With Producer Judd Hamilton,...
- 6/23/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
From The New York Ripper to The House by the Cemetery, Blue Underground is known for their restorations of beloved horror movies, and now they're taking things to the next level with their upcoming 4K Ultra HD releases of Lucio Fulci's Zombie and William Lustig's Maniac.
The 4K Ultra HD releases of Zombie and Maniac are each slated for a May 26th release from Blue Underground, who previously released both films on Blu-ray, respectively. We have the full release details below, and to learn more, visit:
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Zombie 4K Ultra HD: "The Dead Are Among Us on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray!
In Italy, it was considered the ‘unofficial sequel’ to Dawn Of The Dead. In England, it was known as Zombie Flesh Eaters and banned as obscene. In America, it was called Zombie and advertised...
The 4K Ultra HD releases of Zombie and Maniac are each slated for a May 26th release from Blue Underground, who previously released both films on Blu-ray, respectively. We have the full release details below, and to learn more, visit:
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Zombie 4K Ultra HD: "The Dead Are Among Us on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray!
In Italy, it was considered the ‘unofficial sequel’ to Dawn Of The Dead. In England, it was known as Zombie Flesh Eaters and banned as obscene. In America, it was called Zombie and advertised...
- 3/7/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
When I got the opportunity to review Blue Underground’s Blu-ray release for William Lustig’s 1980 grindhouse slasher Maniac, I was intrigued, but also a bit nervous. I’d previously only ever seen the 2012 remake starring Elijah Wood, and it was a compelling, beautiful, but ultimately very bleak film. From what I’d heard about the original, it was just as bleak, but also purported to be significantly sleazier. The packaging for the Blu-ray certainly leans into the feel of exploitation cinema with loud artwork, splashy inserts, and a CD copy of the soundtrack that features a sweaty, wide-eyed Joe Spinell (our titular maniac) on the disc. With a total of three discs of content, I was bracing myself for a prolonged dive into some unpleasant material.
The film, after all, doesn’t market itself as the typical popcorn slasher one would see making a big surge in the early ’80s.
The film, after all, doesn’t market itself as the typical popcorn slasher one would see making a big surge in the early ’80s.
- 1/8/2019
- by Bryan Christopher
- DailyDead
Frank Zito (a career performance by writer/executive producer Joe Spinell of Rocky and The Godfather fame) is a deeply disturbed man, haunted by the traumas of unspeakable childhood abuse. And when these horrific memories begin to scream inside his mind, Frank prowls the seedy streets of N ew York City to stalk and slaughter innocent young women. Now Frank has begun a relationship with a beautiful photographer (Caroline Munro of The Spy Who Loved Me), yet his vile compulsions remain. These are the atrocities of a human monster. This is the story of a Maniac. Directed by William Lustig (Maniac Cop 2, Vigilante) and featuring landmark gore effects by Tom Savini (Dawn Of The Dead, Friday The 13th), this relentlessly shocking and disturbing film was originally banned or censored all over the world due to its graphic violence. Now Blue Underground is thrilled to present Maniac in a brand-new 4K...
- 12/2/2018
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Blue Underground let us know about a release date move for their upcoming Blu-ray release of Maniac, but it's for good reason. Previously scheduled for release in November, the new date is December 11th, which is giving Blue Underground extra time to upgrade the bonus features disc from the originally planned DVD format to a Blu-ray.
"The Notorious Horror Classic! New 4K Restoration! Frank Zito (a career performance by writer/executive producer Joe Spinell of Rocky and The Godfather fame) is a deeply disturbed man, haunted by the traumas of unspeakable childhood abuse. And when these horrific memories begin to scream inside his mind, Frank prowls the seedy streets of New York City to stalk and slaughter innocent young women. Now Frank has begun a relationship with a beautiful photographer (Caroline Munro of The Spy Who Loved Me), yet his vile compulsions remain. These are the atrocities of a human monster.
"The Notorious Horror Classic! New 4K Restoration! Frank Zito (a career performance by writer/executive producer Joe Spinell of Rocky and The Godfather fame) is a deeply disturbed man, haunted by the traumas of unspeakable childhood abuse. And when these horrific memories begin to scream inside his mind, Frank prowls the seedy streets of New York City to stalk and slaughter innocent young women. Now Frank has begun a relationship with a beautiful photographer (Caroline Munro of The Spy Who Loved Me), yet his vile compulsions remain. These are the atrocities of a human monster.
- 9/16/2018
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
"I warned you not to go out tonight." Following its world premiere screening this September, the new 4K restoration of William Lustig's Maniac Cop will be released on Blu-ray this November from the folks at Blue Underground, who have revealed the full list of special features, including outtakes and a new featurette with Lustig:
"The Notorious Horror Classic Returns In A New 4K Restored Limited Edition!
Frank Zito (a career performance by co-writer/co-executive producer Joe Spinell of Rocky and The Godfather fame) is a deeply disturbed man, haunted by the traumas of unspeakable childhood abuse. And when these horrific memories begin to scream inside his mind, Frank prowls the seedy streets of New York City to stalk and slaughter innocent young women. Now Frank has begun a relationship with a beautiful photographer (Caroline Munro of The Spy Who Loved Me), yet his vile compulsions remain. These are the atrocities of a human monster.
"The Notorious Horror Classic Returns In A New 4K Restored Limited Edition!
Frank Zito (a career performance by co-writer/co-executive producer Joe Spinell of Rocky and The Godfather fame) is a deeply disturbed man, haunted by the traumas of unspeakable childhood abuse. And when these horrific memories begin to scream inside his mind, Frank prowls the seedy streets of New York City to stalk and slaughter innocent young women. Now Frank has begun a relationship with a beautiful photographer (Caroline Munro of The Spy Who Loved Me), yet his vile compulsions remain. These are the atrocities of a human monster.
- 8/14/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Chicago – What on Earth do metal rock stars, a British detective, a 30-year-old slasher flick, and a movie starring a kid from “That ’70s Show” have in common? Nothing but release dates that shuffle them into the world-famous Round-Up, our feature that captures synopsis, cast & crew, tech details, and special features for discerning buyers. Pick your favorite.
“Wallander: Faceless Killers, The Man Who Smiled, and The Fifth Woman” was released on Blu-ray on October 19th, 2010.
“Maniac” was released on Blu-ray on October 26th, 2010.
“The Dry Land” and “Metalocalypse: Season Three” will be released on Blu-ray on November 9th, 2010.
“Maniac”
Photo credit: Blue Underground
Synopsis: “Frank Zito (a career performance by co-writer/co-executive producer Joe Spinell of Rocky and The Godfather fame) is a deeply disturbed man, haunted by the traumas of unspeakable childhood abuse. And when these horrific memories begin to scream inside his mind,...
“Wallander: Faceless Killers, The Man Who Smiled, and The Fifth Woman” was released on Blu-ray on October 19th, 2010.
“Maniac” was released on Blu-ray on October 26th, 2010.
“The Dry Land” and “Metalocalypse: Season Three” will be released on Blu-ray on November 9th, 2010.
“Maniac”
Photo credit: Blue Underground
Synopsis: “Frank Zito (a career performance by co-writer/co-executive producer Joe Spinell of Rocky and The Godfather fame) is a deeply disturbed man, haunted by the traumas of unspeakable childhood abuse. And when these horrific memories begin to scream inside his mind,...
- 11/4/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
One of our favorite films is finally getting the release that it deserves. That's right, kids! Bill Lustig's Maniac is finally hitting Blu-ray high definition, and along with its newly remastered picture it's home to a host of new extras!
The Blu-ray release will include 7.1 DTS-hd Master Audio, Dolby Digital Surround Ex and Dolby Surround 2.0 audio options while the DVD being released at the same time will feature 6.1 DTS-es, Dolby Digital Surround Ex and Dolby Surround 2.0 audio options..
Look for it in stores on October 26th.
Special Features (same for Blu-ray and DVD)
Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig and Co-Producer Andrew W. Garroni Audio Commentary #2 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Editor Lorenzo Marinelli, and Joe Spinell's Assistant Luke Walter Anna and the Killer featurette - Interview with Star Caroline Munro The Death Dealer featurette - Interview with Special Make-Up Effects...
The Blu-ray release will include 7.1 DTS-hd Master Audio, Dolby Digital Surround Ex and Dolby Surround 2.0 audio options while the DVD being released at the same time will feature 6.1 DTS-es, Dolby Digital Surround Ex and Dolby Surround 2.0 audio options..
Look for it in stores on October 26th.
Special Features (same for Blu-ray and DVD)
Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig and Co-Producer Andrew W. Garroni Audio Commentary #2 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Editor Lorenzo Marinelli, and Joe Spinell's Assistant Luke Walter Anna and the Killer featurette - Interview with Star Caroline Munro The Death Dealer featurette - Interview with Special Make-Up Effects...
- 7/27/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
In The Last Horror Film, coming next week on DVD from Troma, Joe Spinell plays Vinny Durand, a NYC taxi driver obsessed with horror films—especially those featuring renowned actress Jana Bates (Caroline Munro, reuniting with her Maniac co-star). Fixated in casting her in his own feature film, he flies to the Cannes Film Festival in hopes of securing a meeting. After this proves much more difficult then he thought, Vinny becomes increasingly frenzied, and people around Jana begin to die.
Packed with topnotch special FX—from burnings to beheadings—and culminating in a surprising twist, The Last Horror Film (which has also gone by the more fitting title Fanatic) is a lot of fun from start to finish. Unfortunately, the visual quality of the DVD transfer varies significantly because, as a title card before the film explains, certain scenes were reaped from “elements of inferior quality.” This goes for the audio as well,...
Packed with topnotch special FX—from burnings to beheadings—and culminating in a surprising twist, The Last Horror Film (which has also gone by the more fitting title Fanatic) is a lot of fun from start to finish. Unfortunately, the visual quality of the DVD transfer varies significantly because, as a title card before the film explains, certain scenes were reaped from “elements of inferior quality.” This goes for the audio as well,...
- 5/13/2009
- Fangoria
Without question Maniac was one of the single greatest slasher films of the Eighties. It had everything we loved about the subgenre and it had it in spades. Another thing going for it was the stellar performance of the late Joe Spinell. Now Troma is set to unleash another Spinell slasher classic, The Last Horror Film on to DVD.
The film has been floating around in obscurity for a while now, but Lloyd and the gang are set to release it as a special Tromasterpiece edition on May 19, 2009. No word yet on the official specs but the DVD will be home to comprehensive interviews with Joe Spinell’s closest collaborators, Luke Walter (assistant to Spinell) and William Lustig. Dig on the trailer and cover art below, and don't forget to pre-order yourself a copy by hitting the link at the bottom of this page!
Official Synopsis:
"Vinny Durand (Spinell), a...
The film has been floating around in obscurity for a while now, but Lloyd and the gang are set to release it as a special Tromasterpiece edition on May 19, 2009. No word yet on the official specs but the DVD will be home to comprehensive interviews with Joe Spinell’s closest collaborators, Luke Walter (assistant to Spinell) and William Lustig. Dig on the trailer and cover art below, and don't forget to pre-order yourself a copy by hitting the link at the bottom of this page!
Official Synopsis:
"Vinny Durand (Spinell), a...
- 3/9/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
• Dark Sky Films gave Fango the scoop on the DVDetails for Plague Town, its first in-house production. The grisly killer-kids flick hits disc May 12.
Directed by DVD documentaries veteran David Gregory from a script he wrote with John Cregan, Plague Town is set in an Irish village where a family of stranded vacationers are terrorized by deformed children. The special features include:
• Audio commentary by Gregory • A Visit to Plague Town making-of featurette • The Sound of Plague Town featurette • Trailer
Retail price is $24.98. The movie will also hit more big screens (and our March Chicago and April La Fango cons) prior to disc; we’ll have that info shortly. See the official website here and read our set-visit report in Fango #281, on sale this month.
• E1 Entertainment, formerly Koch Entertainment, gave Fango the word that it will distribute Critical Mass’ DVDs of Maurice Devereaux’s End Of The Line and...
Directed by DVD documentaries veteran David Gregory from a script he wrote with John Cregan, Plague Town is set in an Irish village where a family of stranded vacationers are terrorized by deformed children. The special features include:
• Audio commentary by Gregory • A Visit to Plague Town making-of featurette • The Sound of Plague Town featurette • Trailer
Retail price is $24.98. The movie will also hit more big screens (and our March Chicago and April La Fango cons) prior to disc; we’ll have that info shortly. See the official website here and read our set-visit report in Fango #281, on sale this month.
• E1 Entertainment, formerly Koch Entertainment, gave Fango the word that it will distribute Critical Mass’ DVDs of Maurice Devereaux’s End Of The Line and...
- 2/18/2009
- Fangoria
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