Arrow Video Announces US Creepshow 2 Blu-ray Release
John Squires
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Newly remastered in 2K, the 1987 horror anthology sequel Creepshow 2 is headed to Blu-ray courtesy of Arrow Video just in time for Christmas, and it’s loaded with special features and adorned with one of the coolest pieces of art we’ve ever seen. Seriously. We need this right now. Read on for details!
Look for it on December 13th.
From the Press Release:
Horror titans George A. Romero and Stephen King deliver yet another fiendish selection of blood-curdling tales in Creepshow 2 – now newly remastered in 2K!
In “Old Chief Wood’nhead”, a group of young hoodlums face retribution from an unlikely source after looting a local hardware store. Meanwhile, “The Raft” sees a group of horny teens wishing they’d read the warning signs first before taking a dip in a remote lake. Finally, an uptight businesswoman finds herself with some unwanted company following a hit-and-run incident in “The Hitch-hiker”.
Whilst retaining the EC comic book flavour that made the original such a hit, Creepshow 2, this time directed by long-time Romero collaborator Michael Gornick, is a decidedly darker and grimmer affair than its predecessor and remains one of the greatest horror anthologies of all time.
Limited Edition Contents:
- Brand new 2K restoration from original film elements
- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
- Original stereo audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Creepshow 2: Pinfall – limited edition booklet featuring the never-before-seen comic adaptation of this unfilmed Creepshow 2 segment by artist Jason Mayoh
- Audio Commentary with director Michael Gornick, moderated by Perry Martin
- Nightmares in Foam Rubber – featurette with special make-up effects artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero
- My Friend Rick – Berger on working with make-up legend Rick Baker
- Behind-the-Scenes Footage
- Trailers and TV Spots
- Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Blyth
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Mike Saputo
Special Edition Contents:
- Brand new 2K restoration from original film elements
- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
- Original stereo audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Audio Commentary with director Michael Gornick, moderated by Perry Martin
- Nightmares in Foam Rubber – featurette with special make-up effects artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero
- My Friend Rick – Berger on working with make-up legend Rick Baker
- Behind-the-Scenes Footage
- Trailers and TV Spots
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Mike Saputo
FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Blyth
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