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July 27, 2010

Maniac Officially Hitting Blu-ray! Artwork and Specs Announced!

By Steve Barton
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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 Artist Tom Savini
  • Dark Notes featurette – Interview with Composer Jay Chattaway
  • Maniac Men featurette – Interview with Songwriters Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky
  • Theatrical Trailers
  • TV Spots
  • Radio Spots

    Disc 2 Extras:

  • The Joe Spinell Story
  • Maniac Publicity
  • Maniac Controversy

    Check out the artwork below courtesy of DVD Active.

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