Two legends of grindhouse cinema are getting a resolution upgrade that will make them look so much better than when they played a Time Square theater. Both Lucio Fulcis Zombie and William Lustigs Maniac will bring out the gritty details when Blue Underground puts out special edition 4K UHDs of both films. Zombie is a stomach churning tale of the undead rising in a tropical island. Maniac has Joe Spinell (Taxi Driver & Rocky) as a serial killer who scalps his female victims and wants to claim Caroline Munro (Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter). Spinell co-wrote the script from his story so its a twisted labor of love for him. Both films are must sees for those who enjoy legendary video nasties. Heres the press release from Blue Underground:
Blue Underground set to release ZOMBIE and MANIACon 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 26th
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Blue Underground is proud to present critically acclaimed restorations of ZOMBIE and MANIAC in true 4K Ultra High Definition with Dolby Vision HDR and a new Dolby Atmos audio mix, bursting at the seams with hours of new and archival extras.
We put a lot of time and work into restoring films like MANIAC and ZOMBIE, said William Lustig, President of Blue Underground. Were thrilled that fans can now view them at home in true 4K Ultra HD, with Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range and new Dolby Atmos audio mixes.ZOMBIE
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 with the depraved tag line WE ARE GOING TO EAT YOU! Tisa Farrow (THE GRIM REAPER), Ian McCulloch (CONTAMINATION), Al Cliver (CANNIBALS), and Richard Johnson (THE HAUNTING) star in this worldwide splatter sensation directed by Maestro Of Gore Lucio Fulci (THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY, THE NEW YORK RIPPER) that remains one of the most eye-skewering, skin-ripping, gore-gushingly graphic horror hits of all time!
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:* Audio Commentary #1 with Troy Howarth, Author of Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and His Films* Audio Commentary #2 with Star Ian McCulloch and Diabolik Magazine Editor Jason J. Slater* When The Earth Spits Out The Dead Interview with Stephen Thrower, Author of Beyond Terror: The Films of Lucio Fulci* Theatrical Trailers* TV Spots* Radio Spots* Poster & Still Gallery* Guillermo del Toro Intro
Disc 2 (Blu-ray) Extras:* Zombie Wasteland Interviews with Stars Ian McCulloch, Richard Johnson & Al Cliver, and Actor/Stuntman Ottaviano DellAcqua* Flesh Eaters on Film Interview with Co-Producer Fabrizio De Angelis* Deadtime Stories Interviews with Co-Writers Elisa Briganti and (Uncredited) Dardano Sacchetti* World of the Dead Interviews with Cinematographer Sergio Salvati and Production & Costume Designer Walter Patriarca* Zombi Italiano Interviews with Special Make-Up Effects Artists Gianetto De Rossi & Maurizio Trani and Special Effects Artist Gino De Rossi* Notes on a Headstone Interview with Composer Fabio Frizzi* All in the Family Interview with Antonella Fulci* Zombie Lover Award-Winning Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro talks about one of his favorite films
ZOMBIE (3-Disc Limited Edition) Blu-ray Reviews:* 5 out of 5! The release is sourced from an exclusive new 4K restoration that is simply a thing of beauty. I think that it is the best work that the folks at Blue Underground have done to date All in all, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the folks at Blue Underground have produced the definitive master and release of ZOMBIE. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Blu-ray.com* Blue Underground has delivered the definitive home video release of ZOMBIE Its difficult to imagine this 4K remaster and three-disc limited edition ever being dethroned One of the most extraordinary cult cinema packages Ive ever come across. I havent awarded this sites highest rating to a title in more than two years, but Blue Undergrounds astonishing efforts here are richly deserving. DVD Talk Collector Series DVD Talk* ZOMBIE is a spaghetti splatter cornerstone that looks better than ever in Blue Undergrounds new 4K restoration-one of the few absolute must-own releases for horror fans this year! Rue Morgue* Fulci gets so many elements of this film right atmosphere, gore, story, decent characterization. This is Criterion-level treatment, and in some ways even more impressive. Undoubtedly, some of the best work Blue Underground has ever done, and if youre familiar with their transfers thats saying a lot. This is a no-brainer pick as one of the years best home video releases! Dread Central* Blue Undergrounds work on this title blew all of my expectations out of the water the transfer truly is a revelation. After years of seeing this film in substandard quality, its a shock to see it in such pristine quality almost as if it was shot yesterday. Add to that a large extras selection and you have one of the finest Blu-ray horror releases of the year. Beyond recommended! The Digital Bits
MANIAC
The Notorious Horror Classic! Now on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray!
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. 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.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:* Audio Commentary #1 with Producer/Director William Lustig and Producer Andrew Garroni* Audio Commentary #2 with Producer/Director William Lustig, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Editor Lorenzo Marinelli, and Joe Spinells Assistant Luke Walter* Theatrical Trailers* TV Spots* Radio Spots
Disc 2 (Blu-ray) Extras:* MANIACMANIACMANIAC Outtakes* Returning to the Scene of the Crime with William Lustig* Anna and the Killer Interview with Star Caroline Munro* The Death Dealer Interview with Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini* Dark Notes Interview with Composer Jay Chattaway* Maniac Men Interview with Songwriters Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky* The Joe Spinell Story* Mr. Robbie: Maniac 2 Promo Reel* MANIAC Publicity* MANIAC Controversy
MANIAC (3-Disc Limited Edition) Blu-ray Reviews:* 5 out of 5! It is sourced from an outstanding 4K remaster that will end up being the final makeover that the film gets on the home video market. The bonus material that was gathered for the releaseis beyond overwhelming. Simply put, the folks at Blue Underground went to work to produce the definitive home video release of MANIAC and they delivered it. As far as I am concerned this is the type of top-quality work that deserves a perfect overall score. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!- Blu-ray.com* 5 out of 5! This new 4K restoration of the original true 16MM negatives looks absolutely stellar. The folks at Blue Underground have absolutely done this film justice with this new Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc release. Its sheer perfection in every single area. 5 across the board here for ratings, and thats something very rare for me to be able to justify! High Def Disc News* MANIAC is a horror classic. Blue Underground has treated it as such. A near flawless transfer, thoughtful audio commentaries, and a wealth of extras. As a result, MANIAC is a Top 10 Blu-Rays of the Year level release. HIGHEST POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION!!! The Movie Isle* 10 out of 10! Blue Underground are heads and shoulders the fans company as they are bringing us all these amazing films from our youth in stunning high definition and amazing quality with a lot of great special features. MANIAC on Blu-ray is a must buy! Wicked Channel* Almost forty years later, MANIAC has lost none of its power to shock Blue Undergrounds Blu-ray reissue is a thing of morbid beauty, presenting the picture in a gorgeous new transfer, with really strong audio and with a couple of important new extras and all of the archival material from past editions as well. Highly recommended Rock! Shock! Pop!* MANIAC is just not a film you can ignore . . . especially in its final moments. Blue Underground presents the 4K restoration of MANIAC on Blu-ray with stunning results. With an upgrade in sound and in vision, this low budget shocker, originally filmed on 16mm, looks almost new again! Reel Reviews
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