Going to be another huge year for John Carpenter fans – it would appear. A new chapter in the Halloween franchise hits this fall but before that – it’s time to visit some of the modern masters earlier and in some cases – overlooked works. Enter Scream Factory who have made their name in giving the fans kick ass releases of their favorite genre fare.
One fan-favorite title that fans have been clamouring for is Carpenter’s In The Mouth Of Madness. Check out how Scream Factory pays their respect with this incredible Collectors Edition release:
– NEW 4K scan of the original film elements
– NEW Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and producer Sandy King Carpenter
– NEW Horror’s Hallowed Grounds — a look at the film’s locations today
– NEW The Whisperer of the Dark – an interview with actress Julie Carman
– NEW Greg Nicotero’s Things in the Basement — a new interview with special effects artist Greg Nicotero including behind-the-scenes footage
– NEW Home Movies from Hobb’s End — Behind the Scenes footage from Greg Nicotero
– Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and cinematographer Gary B. Kibbe
– Vintage Featurette — The Making of In the Mouth of Madness
– Theatrical Trailer
– TV Spots
That’s not the only Carpenter title heading our way though. We also can look forward to Memoirs Of An Invisible Man – here’s the specs on that release:
– NEW 2K scan of the original film elements
– How to Become Invisible: The Dawn of Digital F/X
– Vintage interviews with director John Carpenter, actors Chevy Chase and Daryl Hannah
– Behind the Scenes footage
– Outtakes
– Theatrical Trailer
– TV Spots
And last but certainly not least – the made for TV Someone’s Watching Me – this one originally seen the light of day back in the fall of 1978 and now thanks to Scream Factory you can watch it in all its Blu-ray glory. Specs you say? Check them out!
– NEW 2K scan from the original film elements — in both 1.85:1 and 1.33:1 aspect ratios
– NEW audio commentary with author Amanda Reyes (Are You in the House Alone?: A TV Movie Compendium 1964-1999)
– NEW Adrienne Barbeau: Looking Back at Someone’s Watching Me
– NEW Carpenter’s Enforcer — an interview with Charles Cyphers on his career in John Carpenter’s films
– NEW Horror’s Hallowed Grounds — A Look At The Film’s Locations Today
– John Carpenter: Director Rising
– TV Promo
– Still Gallery
That is a lot of Carpenter coolness. Head over to Shoutfactory.com and pre-order these bad boys right now. July 24th is when all three street.
