HI-8 Hits DVD December 16th
Steve Barton
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Looking to cash in on the success of the V/H/S franchise is a new horror anthology that celebrates an old video format… HI-8, which in this case stands for Horror Independent 8.
From the Press Release:
Wild Eye Releasing has announced the December 16th DVD release of Hi-8: Horror Independent 8. The eight-part anthology brings together some of the most recognizable names in home video horror of the past 30 years, capturing the creative essence of low budget, shot-on-video filmmaking. The DVD release of Hi-8 will be available nationwide (SRP $14.95).
Called “The Expendables of shot on video horror” by Horror Hound Magazine, the directors for Hi-8 are Tim Ritter (Killing Spree), Brad Sykes (Camp Blood), Marcus Koch (100 Tears), Ron Bonk (The Vicious Sweet), Donald Farmer (Demon Queen), Todd Sheets (Zombie Bloodbath), Chris Seaver (Mulva), and Tony Masiello (SOV: The True Independents), who have returned to 80s and 90s style, gore-laced storytelling.
All eight segments feature only practical effects, and all directors were forbidden to use any post-Internet technology, including HD cameras, green screen, CGI, or found footage. Like the V/H/S series, Hi-8 brings together independent genre filmmakers to spin tales of terror on tape.
The DVD release of Hi-8 will exclusively include a commentary with producers Brad Sykes and Josephine Sykes, The Making of Hi-8, teasers and trailers, and behind-the-scenes images. A Special Edition VHS release of Hi-8 is available exclusively on the Wild Eye Releasing website.
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