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Two 70s Horror Classics to Arrive on DVD!

MGM's upcoming DVD release (August) of the 1976 Dan Curtis horror film, BURNT OFFERINGS will include a commentary track with director Curtis, star Karen Black, and writer William F. Nolan. The commentary is reported to have some interesting anecdotes, never-before-told stories and some occasionally uproarious comments. The disc should be featuring a gorgeous new 16x9, 1.85:1 transfer as this was what was shown to the actors during the session. As far as extras, there will probably be a trailer and there's talk of a still gallery. The deleted opening sequences no longer exist, so naturally they will not be included. From the Fangoria website: Adding to its long list of exciting genre titles, Synapse Films just signed a deal to release THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN on DVD. William Sachs’ 1977 cult classic features early gruesome makeup FX work by Rick Baker, and brief appearances by B-movie starlet Rainbeaux Smith and future Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme. Since the rights were just acquired, no supplement specifics have been confirmed; “We’re going to try to get in touch with Rick Baker,” says Synapse’s Don May Jr., “and see what we can come up with.” A release in late 2003 is planned.

Santo, Santo, Santo!!!

Rise Above Entertainment will present "The Santo Classic Collection" on DVD, starting this April with SANTO: INFRATERRESTRE, the most recent adventure with a new actor in the role. Classic Santo releases will include: SANTO IN THE TREASURE OF DRACULA, SANTO VS. FRANKENSTEIN'S DAUGHTER, SANTO AND BLUE DEMON VS. DRACULA AND THE WOLFMAN, SANTO AND BLUE DEMON VS. DR. FRANKENSTEIN, SANTO IN THE VENGEANCE OF THE MUMMY and many more, including some solo efforts from Blue Demon. All titles will be subtitled in English for the first time ever! Click HERE for more information.

EXCLUSIVE: Hammer's FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL Arrives on DVD In 2003!

Just after recording a commentary for the Hammer classic CAPTAIN KRONOS - VAMPIRE HUNTER, Blue Underground has produced one for Paramount Home Video's 2003 release of FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL. Actor Dave Prowse ("The Monster From Hell"), actress Madeline Smith (Angel, aka Sara) and journalist Jonathan Sothcott recorded the commentary in late September. Sothcott told DVD Drive-In, "One of, if not the best Hammer commentaries I've heard - I barely say anything, while Prowse and Smith tell some remarkably funny stories very well." Directed by Terence Fisher, FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL is the final entry in the Hammer films series starring Peter Cushing. To see more pictures of from the commentary, click HERE.

Pathfinder to Visit THE MONSTER CLUB in June!

Pathfinder Home Entertainment will release the British Anthology horror film, THE MONSTER CLUB (1980) on DVD on June 6. Produced by Milton Subotsky (of Amicus fame) and directed by Roy Ward Baker (THE VAMPIRE LOVERS, SCARS OF DRACULA), it concerns a writer of horror stories (John Carradine) who is invited to a "monster club" by Vampire Erasmus (Vincent Price). There, the mysterious old gentleman spins three chilling tales of monsters, ghouls and vampires. This most unique horror entertainment combines a star-studded cast (including Donald Pleasance, Patrick Magee and Stuart Whitman) with horror, humor and music. Special Features will include: audio commentaries, bios and trailers (more details to follow). "A MUST HAVE for horror fans everywhere! FIRST TIME EVER ON DVD!"

COUNTESS DRACULA DVD Commentary Pics!

DVD Drive-In has exclusive photos for the COUNTESS DRACULA commentary that will be released on DVD by MGM next August on a double bill with THE VAMPIRE LOVERS. Participating were the Countess herself, Ingrid Pitt, director Peter Sasdy and screenwriter Jeremy Paul. Click HERE for the pics.

Amicus Horror Classic Comes to DVD!

In August 2003, Lion's Gate Entertainment will release to DVD the 1970 Amicus horror anthology THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD. Directed by Peter Duffell and written by Robert (PSYCHO) Bloch, the British film stars Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Ingrid Pitt, Denholm Elliot, Joss Ackland and many others. A U.S. Drive-in hit during its initial release, Lion's Gate has acquired the DVD rights from Max Rosenberg himself. No word on extras (although DVD Drive-In has already contributed a rare TV spot) or other specifics yet, but we will report more as the news comes in.

CAPTAIN KRONOS RIDING ONTO DVD IN 2003!

This past week, Blue Underground recorded an audio commentary for Paramount's forthcoming release of the Hammer Classic CAPTAIN KRONOS - VAMPIRE HUNTER. Writer/producer/director Brian Clemens, actress Caroline Munro and journalist Jonathan Sothcott recorded the commentary on the 17th of September. Said Sothcott, "Much like the commentary for THE VAMPIRE LOVERS, this one can be chalked up to George Reis. People might not know it, but George is the Hammer DVD fan's best friend since Bill Lustig. When George puts his mind to it, he makes the studios listen. I salute him." DVD Drive-In will also be announcing another upcoming Hammer DVD with a new commentary, so stay tuned. To see more pictures of from the KRONOS commentary, click HERE.

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