Sunday, October 4, 2020

MOTEL HELL, PUMPKINHEAD IN NEW BLU-RAY VERSIONS


SHOUT! FACTORY has recently released two horror classics, MOTEL HELL and PUMPKINHEAD. I remember seeing MOTEL HELL at the theater and couldn't believe what I was watching -- it's both weird and darkly funny. PUMPKINHEAD, on the other hand is a straight-ahead teen monster movie -- how can you go wrong with a totally cool monster and starring Lance Henriksen?

Here's the 411 from SHOUT! FACTORY:


MOTEL HELL SYNOPSIS
It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent’s fritters!

You really are what you eat with Farmer Vincent's smoked meat in this creepy horror yarn which "packs a punch that goes way beyond mere terror" (Boxoffice). Vincent's popular products contain a special ingredient that the psychotic farmer and his sister would literally kill to keep a secret! Starring Rory Calhoun (Angel), Nancy Parsons (Porky’s), Nina Axelrod (Time Walker, Cobra) and John Ratzenberger (Cheers), and directed by Kevin Connor (From Beyond The Grave, At The Earth’s Core), this darkly funny flick "just might be your cup of meat" (L.A. Herald Examiner)!

BONUS FEATURES
NEW 4K Transfer From The Original Camera Negative
NEW Restored Stereo Audio Track
Audio Commentary With Director Kevin Connor, Moderated By Dave Parker
"It Takes All Kinds: The Making Of Motel Hell" – Featuring Interviews With Kevin Connor, Producers/Writers Robert Jaffe And Steven-Charles Jaffe And Actor Marc Silver
"Shooting Old School" With Cinematographer Thomas Del Ruth
"Another Head On The Chopping Block" – Interview With Actor Paul Linke
"From Glamour To Gore" – Interview With Actress Rosanne Katon
"Ida, Be Thy Name" – A Look Back At Motel Hell's Frightful Female Protagonist, Ida Smith
Theatrical Trailer
NEW To This Edition – Original Teaser Trailer
NEW To This Edition – TV Spots
Behind-The-Scenes Still Gallery
Poster And Production Still Gallery

CAST AND CREW
Rory Calhoun Vincent Smith
Paul Linke Bruce Smith
Nancy Parsons Ida Smith
Nina Axelrod Terry
Wolfman Jack Reverend Billy
Elaine Joyce Edith Olson
Dick Curtis Guy Robaire
Monique St. Pierre Debbie
Rosanne Katon Suzi
E. Hampton Beagle Bob Anderson
Kevin Connor Director
Robert Jaffe Written By
Steven-Charles Jaffe Written By
Tim Tuchrello Writer
Frank Cotolo Writer
Herb Jaffe Executive Producer
Robert Jaffe Producer
Steven-Charles Jaffe Producer
Austen Jewell Associate Producer


PUMPKINHEAD SYNOPSIS
"Vivid, stylish, atmospheric" – The Hollywood Reporter

When a group of teenagers inadvertently kill his only son, Ed Harley (Lance Henriksen, Aliens) seeks the powers of a backwoods witch to bring the child back to life. But instead, she invokes "Pumpkinhead" – a monstrously clawed demon which, once reborn, answers only to Ed's bloodlust. But as the creature wreaks its slow, unspeakable tortures on the teens, Ed confronts a horrifying secret about his connection to the beast – and realizes that he must find a way to stop its deadly mission before he becomes one with the creature forever. A terrifying parable of revenge and possession, Pumpkinhead also stars Jeff East (Deadly Blessing), Joel Hoffman (Slumber Party Massacre II) and Kerry Remsen (A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge).

BONUS FEATURES
NEW 4K Scan From The Interpositive Film Element
NEW 5.1 And 2.0 Audio Options
Audio Commentary With Co-Screenwriter Gary Gerani And Creature & FX Creators Tom Woodruff, Jr. And Alec Gillis, Moderated By Filmmaker Scott Spiegel
Night Of The Demon – An Interview With Co-Writer Richard Weinmann
The Redemption Of Joel – An Interview With Actor John D’Aquino
The Boy With The Glasses – An Interview With Actor Matthew Hurley
Pumpkinhead Unearthed – A Six-Part Documentary On The Making Of The Film
Remembering The Monster Kid – A Tribute To Stan Winston
Demonic Toys – A Look At The Creation Of A Pumpkinhead Action Figure
Behind-The-Scenes Footage
Theatrical Trailer
Still Gallery

CAST AND CREW
Lance Henriksen Ed Harley
Jeff East Chris
John D'Aquino Joel
Kimberly Ross Kim
Joel Hoffman Steve
Cynthia Bain Tracy
Kerry Remsen Maggie
Florence Schauffler Haggis
Brian Bremer Bunt
George 'Buck' Flower Mr. Wallace
Stan Winston Director
Ed Justin Poem
Mark Patrick Carducci Story
Stan Winston Story
Richard Weinman Story
Mark Patrick Carducci Screenplay
Gary Gerani Screenplay
Bill Blake Producer
Alex De Benedetti Executive Producer
Howard Smith Producer
Richard Weinman Producer

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