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“Demons” and “Demons 2” Getting a Limited 4k UHD and Blu Ray Release!

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They will make cemeteries their cathedrals and the cities will be your tombs… in 4K UHD and remastered Blu-ray!

Regarded by horror fans the world over as two of the greatest Italian horror films ever made, Lamberto Bava’s Demons films are not only major cinematic nightmare fuel, but also hugely entertaining splatterfests of the highest order. Synapse’s 2013 Blu-rays remain two of their most popular releases, and now they’re bringing these favorites to 4K UHD and remastered Blu-ray in brand-new spectacular 4K restorations! These horrific splatter classics produced by Dario Argento (Suspiria) have never looked or sounded better and are packed with hours of special features, making this the ultimate home video release of these horror favorites.

In Demons, a masked man offers tickets to a horror movie sneak preview at the mysterious Metropol cinema. When a patron is scratched by a prop displayed in the theatre lobby, she transforms into a flesh-ripping demon! One by one, the audience members mutate into horrible creatures hell-bent on destroying the world! Can anyone escape this gory orgy of terror? In 1986’s ambitious sequel Demons 2, the apocalyptic terror continues! A televised horror film spells doom for the residents of a luxury high-rise apartment, as demons are unleashed through the TV screen at a young girl’s birthday party. As more and more residents are infected and transformed into blood-thirsty demons, a young couple fights to survive as they try to escape Hell on Earth.

DEMONS 1 & 2 – LIMITED EDITION 4K (2160p) TWO-DISC UHD BLU-RAY
THIS 6000 PIECE LIMITED EDITION CONTAINS:

  • New 4K restorations of both Demons and Demons 2 from the original 35mm camera negatives!
  • 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentations of both films in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
  • Limited edition o-card/slipcover packaging featuring new artwork by Juan José Saldarriaga and Chris MacGibbon
  • Reproduction of the original movie ticket from Demons
  • A special Demons 2 birthday party invitation
  • Included fold-out poster of Demons artwork from Wes Benscoter
  • Reversible cover art
  • 4K UHD All-region playback

DISC 1 (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY) DEMONS

●       Two versions of the film: the full-length original cut in English and Italian, and the shorter U.S. version featuring alternate dubbing and sound effects

●       Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English & Italian 5.1/2.0 audio mixes on the original cut derived from the archival audio masters

●       Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 U.S. theatrical mono audio newly remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films

●       New audio commentary by critics Kat Ellinger and Heather Drain, co-hosts of the Hell’s Belles podcast

●       Audio commentary with director Lamberto Bava, SPFX artist Sergio Stivaletti, composer Claudio Simonetti and actress Geretta Geretta

●       Produced by Dario Argento: a new visual essay by author and critic Michael Mackenzie exploring the legendary filmmaker’s career as a producer

●       Dario’s Demon Days: interview with writer/producer Dario Argento

●       Defining an Era in Music: interview with Claudio Simonetti

●       Splatter Spaghetti Style: interview with long-time Argento collaborator Luigi Cozzi

●       Carnage at the Cinema: Lamberto Bava and His Splatter Masterpiece

●       Dario and Demons: Producing Monster Mayhem●       Monstrous Memories: Luigi Cozzi on Demons

●       Profondo Jones: The Critical Perspective

●       Splatter Stunt Rock: interview with Ottaviano Dell’Acqua

●       Stivaletti Q & A at the 2019 UK ‘Festival of Fantastic Films’

●       Original Italian and English international theatrical trailers●       U.S. theatrical trailer

●       Newly translated optional English SDH subtitles for the English version

●       Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian version

 DISC 2 (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY) DEMONS 2

●       Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 5.1 & Italian 5.1/2.0 audio mixes derived from the original archival audio masters

●       Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 true stereo theatrical mix remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films●       New audio commentary by film critic Travis Crawford

●       Bava to Bava: interview with Luigi Cozzi on the history of Italian horror

●       Creating Creature Carnage: interview with Sergio Stivaletti

●       Demonic Influences: Federico Zampaglione Speaks

●       The ‘Demons’ Generation: Roy Bava discusses a legacy in lacerations

●       The New Blood of Italian Horror featuring Sergio Stivaletti

●       Screaming for a Sequel: The Delirious Legacy of DEMONS 2 with Lamberto Bava

●       A Soundtrack for Splatter: interview with composer Simon Boswell

●       Together and Apart: a new visual essay on the space and technology in DEMONS and DEMONS 2 by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

●       Original Italian and English theatrical trailers

●       Newly translated optional English SDH subtitles for the English version

Bonus Material included:

  • DEMONS: Two versions of the film: the full-length original cut in English and Italian, and the shorter U.S. version featuring alternate dubbing and sound effects
  • DEMONS: Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English & Italian 5.1/2.0 audio mixes on the original cut derived from the archival audio masters
  • DEMONS: Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 U.S. theatrical mono audio newly remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films
  • DEMONS: New audio commentary by critics Kat Ellinger and Heather Drain, co-hosts of the Hell’s Belles podcast
  • DEMONS: Audio commentary with director Lamberto Bava, SPFX artist Sergio Stivaletti, composer Claudio Simonetti and actress Geretta Geretta
  • DEMONS: Produced by Dario Argento: a new visual essay by author and critic Michael Mackenzie exploring the legendary filmmaker’s career as a producer
  • DEMONS: Dario’s Demon Days
  • DEMONS: Defining an Era in Music
  • DEMONS: Dario and Demons: Producing Monster Mayhem
  • DEMONS: Splatter Stunt Rock
  • DEMONS: Original Italian & English International Trailers and U.S. Trailer
  • DEMONS: Newly translated optional English SDH subtitles for the English version
  • DEMONS: Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian version
  • DEMONS 2: Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 5.1 & Italian 5.1/2.0 audio mixes derived from the original archival audio masters
  • DEMONS 2: Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 true stereo theatrical mix remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films
  • DEMONS 2: New audio commentary by film critic Travis Crawford
  • DEMONS 2: Creating Creature Carnage: interview with Sergio Stivaletti
  • DEMONS 2: The ‘Demons’ Generation: Roy Bava discusses a legacy in lacerations
  • DEMONS 2: Screaming for a Sequel: The Delirious Legacy of DEMONS 2 with Lamberto Bava
  • DEMONS 2: A Soundtrack for Splatter: interview with composer Simon Boswell
  • DEMONS 2: Together and Apart: a new visual essay on the space and technology in DEMONS and DEMONS 2 by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • DEMONS 2: Original Italian and English theatrical trailers
  • DEMONS 2: Newly translated optional English SDH subtitles for the English version
  • DEMONS 2: Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian version
  • Limited Edition O-Card/Slipcover packaging featuring new artwork by Juan José Saldarriaga and Chris MacGibbon
  • Reproduction of the original movie ticket from Demons
  • A special Demons 2 birthday party invitation
  • Included fold-out poster of Demons artwork from Wes Benscoter
  • Reversible Cover Art

Lamberto Bava’s Italian Horror Classics make their North American UHD Debuts on October 19th from Synapse Films. Get your pre-order in by clicking this link!

Creature Features

[Video] RARE Home Videos From The Set Of A “Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master”

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The great thing about the A Nightmare On Elm Street franchise is that everyone has a favorite installment; and I think it’s fair to say that while Dream Master is considered an off-beaten track sequel to the three that came before it, it doesn’t exclude the immense popularity this film has with fans. Especially since this chapter in particular blasted Freddy in pop-culture superstardom- and now thanks to Bill Forsche, celebrated special effects guru who worked on the film, we get a rare look at some never-before-seen, behind the scenes home video movies on the set of A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master!

 Released on August 19, 1988, Nightmare 4 grossed $49.4 million at the domestic box office on a budget of $6.5 million, which made it the highest-grossing film in the franchise in the United States. At least that is until Freddy VS Jason surpassed that mark in 2003. While it would be another year until I myself, first got to see Freddy on the big-screen in the form of The Dream Child, I was already a Freddy Fanatic thanks to the mass marketing campaign Dream Master deployed onto the masses via horror hotlines, toys, lunchboxes, and even a huge MTV special hour presentation dedicated to the Springwood Slasher himself! Not to mention several more music videos made for promotion with the movie played in rotation from the once music-only station. Shortly to follow Dream Master‘s release, the basic cable show of Freddy’s Nightmares took off on the the small screen in a weekly syndicated show giving kids a dose of Krueger without having to go to the theater for it.

What a time to be alive where child serial killers were celebrated with such admiration!

Behind the massive success of Nightmare 4, lies within some of THEE coolest special effects of the franchise alone- including Freddy’s demise at the end thanks to Dream Master Alice. Beyond notable names like Bill Forsche, Kevin Yagher , Screaming Mad George, and John Carl Buechler were a massive team of make-up and effects artists to pull of this innovative spectacle that truly was Dream Master and a big reason why it did so well in theaters. One of my favorites, and I think many others’ as well, being the soul ripping chest from Freddy’s final fight scene where a giant version of Freddy’s chest was made for the shot. Of course, this thing was a pain in the ass for the crew as it was so unsteady and massive, that it was difficult to mount properly and actually fell over during one of their takes. A woman named Michiko supporting the prop from the rafters of the set, came tumbling down when the mighty chest fell over.

But hey, at least we got to see a cameo of Linnea Quigley ripping through the prop, in all her big busted glory. We salute you guys.

Via Bill Forsche’s personal YouTube channel, the special effects master has uploaded some home video shots of behind the scenes action of not only the fore mentioned Freddy’s chest scene, but also some segments of Freddy AND his stunt-double in the make-up chair conversing back and forth before shoots. Also included is Freddy’s scene on the Dream Beach where it is suggested he take on a “Coppertone commercial” for his next project (HEH).

“Very rare and raw footage from the set of “A Nightmare on Elm Street IV: The Dream Master” (1988). The short has some very interesting behind the scenes material, including the makeup trailer where Bill Foertsch aka Forsche work on the makeup for Freddy’s stunt double, while other effects artists goofing around on the set and other events. This short documentary is from Bill Forsche aka Foertsch personal home collection and was made during his employment as special effects technician at Steve Johnson’s XFX, Inc., the company responsible for the most spectacular demise of Freddy that was ever done in the series.”

Pick up the Nightmare collection here!

Cool shit to buy

Fill your Home With The Scents Of Monster Cereal!

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Although I live Halloween 365 days out of the year, my inner-child spirit of Halloween doesn’t officially begin until I see that glorious display of Monster Cereal boxes lining my local market. The holy trinity of Frankenberry, Boo Berry, and Count Chocula is more than just a dose of nostalgia- it’s a symbol, and a tasty one at that, that Summer is coming to an end and the festival of Samhain is upon us.

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Some Monster Cereal fanatics’ may complain that the seasonal treat should be available all year- I humbly disagree as that would lessen the special excitement the product illuminates. However, diving through the seventh layers of Hell on Etsy, I found a few ways to keep these nostalgic nuggets of Halloween treasure around beyond the October holiday. Via a handful of shops on the small business platform, we can give the gift or heavenly glucose to our senses in the form of unofficial candles and wax melts!

Great for a gift for the Boo Berry fanatic in your life, or heck, treat yourself because why not- here’s a few shops that make some quality soy wax cereal content!

Monster Cereal Candles by Fandlemonium

Etsy shop Fandlemonium curated by Rianna out of Columbus, Wisconsin offers up the trio of Monster Cereal mayhem as 10 oz soy wax candles. Along with these, the shop also offers pop-culture curated scents in the form of CastleVania, Jurassic Park, and The Nightmare Before Christmas!

Per the description: Enjoy the scents of your favorite holiday cereals year round with these deliciously smelling candles! They smell just like the cereal but don’t eat ’em! Grab one or all three here!

Monster Cereal Shaped Wax Melts by MeltsCandlesCo

If you’re a wax melt kind of people, these cereal-shaped melts that come in a custom Monster Cereal Box are pretty much the best. Each cereal melt is customized to let off that familiar fragrance in your personal warmer that will surely satisfy those nostrils; AND towner Alexis offers both Fruit Brute and Yummy Mummy!

SCENT DESCRIPTIONS:

Count Chocula: Delight in rich and creamy milk chocolate with a light coating of cocoa powder.

Frankenberry: An incredible iced champagne mixed with rich sweet raspberry and cranberry.

Boo Berry: A yummy smelling blend of strawberry, grape, buttercream, fresh bakery notes and wild berries. Background notes of powdery raspberry, vanilla sugar, plum, tonka bean and warm maple go into this complex scent. Seriously just like the cereal!

Yummy Mummy: Sweet and dreamy, Orange Dreamsicle is a reminder of those childhood orange push-ups we all loved. Both you and your customers will have sweet dreams when you use this bestselling blend of orange citrus swirled with creamy vanilla in your products.

Fruit Brute: It’s Cherry Pure sweet delicious insane CHERRY

Top Note – Cherry
Middle Note – Sweet
Bottom Note – Vanilla

Grab one or all of them by clicking here!

Count Chocula Ultimate Scent Collection by FamiliarFrangrances

Shop owner Jessica from Florida specializes in theme park and nostalgic scents from out childhood; offering them in various forms from candles, to roll-on oils! In this Count Chocula inspired line from the shop, you can choose from incense, room sprays, candles, and burner oil!

Per the description:

Another spot on cereal scent is now available in the chocolatey Halloween theme of Count Chocula! The scent of cereal is profound in this fragrance; it is much more than the smell of chocolate.
This fragrance comes in a wooden wick 8oz candle, 1oz glass spray bottle, 5ml fragrance oil (for burners), 10ml Roll On Body Oil Applicator, wax melt clam shell, or a 3 pack of 12″ incense.

This candle is a fine blend of paraffin & soy wax that creates a wonderful scent throw that stretches a considerable distance when lit. The 8oz tin comes with a crackling wooden wick that requires maintenance for proper burning (trimming). Comes with a tin cover.

1 candle/ 1 spray option comes with a wooden wick

Shop by clicking here!

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a wallet I need to empty into some of these small businesses’!