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Post by endo on May 29, 2015 15:01:05 GMT -5
 From Scream Factory: "Since our 3-year brand anniversary falls on Sunday, we wanted to get the party started early by announcing an upcoming film that we’ve received many requests for: Wes Craven’s SHOCKER is coming to Blu-ray for the first time!! This 1989 cult favorite about a criminal seeking revenge after being electrocuted (played by Mitch Pileggi of “The X-Files” fame) is planned for a Sept 8th release date. Pre-order links are will go up early next month. It is planned to be included in our “Collector’s Edition” series but we have no other specific details to reveal yet about the extras. We’ll be sure to keep you posted about them later on in the Summer. So, were you “shocked” by this news?" Fans of Shocker no doubt remember its metal-heavy soundtrack highlighted by Megadeth's cover of Alice Cooper's "No More Mr. Nice Guy", as well as songs by Iggy Pop, Bonfire, and the titular track by The Dudes of Wrath. For those unfamiliar with the film, here's the synopsis (via Amazon.com) and trailer: "Master of horror Wes Craven directs this exciting visual treat which introduces a diabolical mass murderer who harnesses electricity for unimaginable killing powers. About to be electrocuted for a catalog of heinous crimes, the unrepentant Horace Pinker (Mitch Pileggi) transforms into a terrifying energy source. Only young athlete Jonathan Parker (Peter Berg), with an uncanny connection to Pinker through bizarre dreams, can fight the powerful demon. The two dive in and out of television programs, chasing each other from channel to channel through stunning scenes of disaster, game shows and old reruns. A blend of dazzling special effects, jolting humor and an electrifying soundtrack, Shocker is an ironic tale of terror and madness in the video age." link |
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Post by gorepolice on May 29, 2015 22:04:09 GMT -5
I've been wanting to see this for forever! Awesome that it's going to get a blu-ray release!
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Post by NDX on May 29, 2015 23:49:28 GMT -5
gorepolice, dude, you are gonna love it. I remember catching this a long time ago and finding it great.
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Post by endo on May 30, 2015 0:12:51 GMT -5
It is a good flick, probably look great on Blu-ray.
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Post by gorepolice on May 30, 2015 17:35:18 GMT -5
It looks so cheesy, but in the best kind of way.
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Post by leangreen76 on May 31, 2015 12:19:09 GMT -5
One day there'll be a decent copy of his film "Chiller"... maybe. All the review of the ones I've seen said it looks like it was taped of the tv and the tape dropped in a puddle! Bad quality is an under-estimation.
I shall have to try and seek this one out, another of his I haven't seen. Hell, if it's got Mitch Pileggi in it - I'll give it a go!
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Post by endo on May 31, 2015 14:35:00 GMT -5
I'm not sure I've ever seen Chiller. Now I have to see if I can hunt down a copy with decent quality.
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Post by endo on Jun 2, 2015 16:56:06 GMT -5
Official BD cover...  |
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