Synapse Films Brings "Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Semetary" to Blu-Ray

Synapse Films recently released information for their upcoming release of the horror documentary "Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Semetary". The film focused on the story to bring Stephen King's "Pet Sematary" to the big screen.

Special features on the Blu-Ray includes Audio Commentary with Creators John Campopiano & Justin White, Podcast Commentary with Creators John Campopiano & Justin White, Edited / Alternate Scenes, Video Interview with Creators John Campopiano & Justin White, “PET TALES – From the Cutting Room Floor” Featurette, PET SEMATARY Location Photo Compilation, Documentary Poster Art Concepts, Rare On-Set Video Footage from Rhonda Carter, Documentary Sizzle Reel, Promotional Trailer and Reversible Art Design by Alexandros Pyromallis.

"Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Semetary" hits retail on March 13th.

Press Release:

In 1989, director Mary Lambert collaborated with King of Horror Stephen King to bring his best-selling book PET SEMATARY to the screen. UNEARTHED AND UNTOLD: THE PATH TO PET SEMATARY brings the shocking true story behind the film to genre fans this March. Hitting home video for the first time ever, aficionados of this undead classic can dive behind the scenes in HD glory, with a graverobber’s bounty of putrid bonus features on the film’s Blu-ray release!

It's true that sometimes dead is better, but for two New England filmmakers, the story of Stephen King's PET SEMATARY was far too alluring to leave buried. That's why John Campopiano and Justin White spent nearly five years seeking to uncover the story - from book, to film, to cult status - amounting to the most comprehensive look at the horror classic ever produced. UNEARTHED AND UNTOLD: THE PATH TO PET SEMATARY is both an in-depth independent documentary and celebration of King's classic tale of terror, told through the voices of cast and crew from the 1989 hit film, as well as locals in Maine - the place where it all started.

In addition to first time ever interviews, this documentary tours the many iconic locations used in the film. The documentary includes never-before-seen photographs and home video from the set. As well, this film explores the impact PET SEMATARY has had on horror fans and scholars of Stephen King's work. The documentary features interviews with director Mary Lambert, along with the cast: Denise Crosby, Dale Midkiff, Miko Hughes, Brad Greenquist, Andrew Hubatsek, Susan Blommaert, the Berdahl twins, Michael Lombard and MANY MORE!

Get Ready To Be Caught in the "Path of Blood"

Synapse Films recently released information for the upcoming release of "Path of Blood". The animated horror film features the voices of Kenji Kiuchi, Yoshi Okai and Shinya Wakao.

Special features on the Blu-Ray includes Making of PATH OF BLOOD Featurette, PATH OF BLOOD - The Original Short Film, Original Promotional Trailer,"Video Game" Inspired Trailer and Image Gallery.

"Path of Blood" hits retail on March 13th.

Plot Synopsis:

Japan, 1614. War is over. Samurai displaced through defeat or reform wander the countryside as Ronin, seeking work where they can find it. At the edge of a forgotten village lies a path leading deep into the mountains. It is rumored the brave few who make it down the path will be rewarded with a life of freedom and purpose. However, none who have entered the path have returned. When a lone samurai sets his course towards the Path of Blood, unknown danger and terror awaits. Will his great swordsmanship be enough to survive?

PATH OF BLOOD is the first animated film by Eric Power. Shot frame-by-frame in traditional paper stop motion (like the pilot episode of SOUTH PARK), the film boasts a unique visual style paired with a visceral tale of samurai, bandits, and deadly ninja. Many years in the making, this film is a love letter to the Japanese samurai genre, as well as a tribute to the ultra-violence of the LONE WOLF AND CUB series.

Get Ready to Grab "Popcorn" on DVD & Blu-Ray

Synapse Films recently released information for their upcoming DVD and Blu-Ray of the cult classic "Popcorn". The film stars Jill Schoelen, Dee Wallace, Malcolm Danare and Ray Walston.

Special features on the DVD and Blu-Ray includes All-New 2K Scan of an Archival 35mm Interpositive, All-New 5.1 Surround Mix for DVD, Audio Commentary with Director Mark Herrier, Stars Jill Schoelen, Malcolm Danare, and Special Makeup Effects Artist Mat Falls, Midnight Madness: The Making of "Popcorn" featuring interviews with Director Mark Herrier, Stars Jill Schoelen, Derek Rydall, Dee Wallace, Malcolm Danare, Ivette Soler, and Elliott Hurst, Special Makeup Effects Artist Mat Falls, Composer Paul Zaza, and Distributor Executive Jonathan Wolf (55 mins), Electric Memories - An Interview with Actor Bruce Glover, Original Theatrical Trailer, Television Trailer and TV Spots and Still Gallery.

"Popcorn" hits retail on October 3rd.

Plot Synopsis:

What could be scarier than an all-night Horrorthon? A group of film students finds out when they stage just such an event at an abandoned movie palace. In addition to the three features-MOSQUITO, THE ATTACK OF THE AMAZING ELECTRIFIED MAN and THE STENCH-they decide to screen a bizarre short called THE POSSESSOR, whose creator, Lanyard Gates, killed his family and set the theater on fire after its first showing. Maggie (Jill Schoelen, THE STEPFATHER) has been having frightening dreams that seem to be connected to THE POSSESSOR, and as the festival proceeds, the nightmare comes true for her and her friends as they are stalked and slain by a mysterious killer. Has Gates survived to continue THE POSSESSOR's deadly legacy?

A loving homage to '50s/'60s B-movies (the trio of flicks shown at the Horrorthon all have accompanying William Castle-style gimmicks), POPCORN is also an insanely fun horror/comedy in its own right. Pseudonymously written by Alan Ormsby (CAT PEOPLE, DEATHDREAM), who directed the films-within-the-film, it celebrates the joys of old-fashioned creature features and '80s-style stalk-and-slay, with a great cast additionally including Dee Wallace (THE HOWLING), Tony Roberts (AMITYVILLE 3-D), Ray Walston (THE STAND), Malcolm Danare (CHRISTINE) and Kelly Jo Minter (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5). Pop some popcorn of your own and settle in to watch this new high-definition transfer, which comes with a box full of bonus features!

Synapse Films Brings "The Coffin Joe Trilogy" to DVD

Synapse Films recently send us information for the upcoming "The Coffin Joe Trilogy" set on DVD. Films included on the set includes "At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul", "This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse" and Embodiment of Evil".

Special features on the DVD set includes 35mm negative scans of the first two films, supervised by director José Mojica Marins - The Making of AT MIDNIGHT I'LL TAKE YOUR SOUL (10 minutes), Jose Mojica Marins discusses his short film, REINO SANGRENTO (1952) (9 minutes), Interview with Jose Mojica Marins (6 minutes), New scene filmed in 2002, Introduction to the film by Coffin Joe, The Making of THIS NIGHT I'LL POSSESS YOUR CORPSE (8 minutes), A visit to the Coffin Joe Museum (5 mins.), The Universe of Mojica Marins - Vintage Featurette (25 minutes), Interview with Jose Mojica Marins (8 minutes), Introduction to the film by Coffin Joe, Photo gallery - The Making of EMBODIMENT OF EVIL, Footage from the Fantasia Film Festival Premiere and Original Theatrical Trailers.

There will also be separate releases of ""At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul", "This Night I'll Possess Your Corpse" to go along with "The Coffin Joe Trilogy". All three titles will be released on January 31st.

Plot Synopsis:

Unholy undertaker, sinful savant, denizen of dreams and hallucinations... Coffin Joe, with his trademark top hat, black cape and long talon-like fingernails, is a horror legend across the world. Portrayed by prolific Brazilian director Jose Mojica Marins, Coffin Joe has been immortalized in films, TV programs, comic books and popular songs. Marins has a strangely personal filmmaking style that can only be compared to an unholy blend of Russ Meyer, Mario Bava and Luis Bunuel.

Synapse Films is proud to present The Coffin Joe Trilogy, a three film DVD collection containing AT MIDNIGHT I'LL TAKE YOUR SOUL, THIS NIGHT I'LL POSSESS YOUR CORPSE and EMBODIMENT OF EVIL. This trilogy of films contains the classic story of Coffin Joe's descent into madness and violence as he murders and tortures men and women in his unholy quest to find the perfect bride.

Dario Argento's "Tenebrae" Hits Retail on DVD & Blu-Ray

Synapse Films recently send us over information that Dario Argento's "Tenebrae" will be available for retail on Blu-Ray and DVD, The cult Argento film stars AnthonyFranciosa, Daria Nicolodi, John Steiner and John Saxon.

Special features on the DVD and Blu-Ray includes All-new Synapse Films supervised color correction and restoration of a 1080p scan from the original camera negative, presented in the original aspect ratio of 1.85:1, Dual English and Italian language options with newly-translated English subtitle tracks for both, Audio commentary track featuring film critic and Argento scholar, Maitland McDonagh, Rare high-definition 1080p English sequence insert shots, playable within the film via Seamless Branching, Feature-length documentary, YELLOW FEVER: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE GIALLO by High Rising Productions, chronicling the Giallo film genre from its beginnings as early 20th century crime fiction, to its later influences on the modern slasher film genre., Original UNSANE (U.S. version of TENEBRAE) end credits sequence, Alternate opening credits sequence and Theatrical trailers. "Tenebrae" hits retail on September 13th.
Plot Synopsis:

American mystery author Peter Neal (Anthony Franciosa) comes to Italy to promote his newest novel, TENEBRAE. Unfortunately, a razor-wielding serial killer is on the loose, taunting Neal and murdering those around him in gruesome fashion just like the character in his novel. As the mystery surrounding the killings spirals out of control, Neal investigates the crimes on his own, leading to a mind-bending, genre-twisting conclusion that will leave you breathless! Featuring an amazing synth-music score from Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli and Massimo Morante (formerly of Italian progressive-rock band, Goblin), this all-new 1080p high-definition TENEBRAE release was created from the original uncut camera negative. Also stars John Saxon (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET), Daria Nicolodi (Dario Argento's PHENOMENA) and John Steiner (CALIGULA).

Cult Films "Basket Case 2" and "Basket Case 3 : The Progeny" Set to Shock You on Blu-Ray

Synapse Films recently released information that they will be releasing "Basket Case 2" and "Basket Case 3 : The Progeny" on Blu-Ray for the first time. The films are directed by Frank Henenlotter (Frankenhooker, Bad Biology) and starring Kevin Van Hentenryck, Gill Roper, Annie Ross.

Special Features for "Basket Case 2" includes The Man in the Moon Mask - Featurette and Beyond the Wicker - Behind-the-Scenes Featurette.

Special Features for "Basket Case 3: The Progeny includes theatrical trailer.

"Basket Case 2" and "Basket Case 3 : The Progeny" hits retail on august 9th.

Plot Synopsis for "Basket Case 2":

Duane Bradley and his surgically-separated twin brother Belial return in this frightfully gory follow-up to Frank Henenlotter's original monster movie classic, BASKET CASE. After surviving a fall from a hospital window, the two brothers become media targets. Duane's aunt, Granny Ruth (played by world-famous Jazz singer Annie Ross), whisks the duo away to a secluded mansion, where other freaks-in-hiding live out their days away from public scrutiny. When a snooping tabloid reporter finds the location of the mutants, Duane and his new family must stand together to keep their freedom a secret. And, in all the chaos, Belial might actually find true love!

Plot Synopsis for "Basket Case 3: The Progeny":

He's back. He's bad. And, he's a dad! Belial, everyone's favorite beast-in-a-basket, is back in this sensational third film in the wildly macabre BASKET CASE horror series.

After being separated again from his conjoined twin brother Duane (Kevin Van Hentenryck), Belial finds out he's going to be a deformed daddy! Mrs. Belial (Eve, played by Denise Coop) delivers a litter of bouncing baby monsters, but the blessed event turns into a nightmarish ordeal when the police kidnap the little critters. They should know it's not safe to anger Belial! Attacking the cops in a climactic, gory rampage, everyone's favorite mutant mauler stops at nothing to get his newborns back!

"Creepshow" Documentary "Just Deserts: The Making of Creepshow" Creeps Up on Blu-Ray

Synapse Films recently send us information for their upcoming release of "Just Deserts: The Making of Creepshow". The documentary includes interviews from George A. Romero, Tom Savini, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Ed Harris and more.

Special features on the Blu-Ray includes Audio Commentary with Director & Editor Michael Felsher, Audio Commentary featuring interviews with Actor John Amplas, Property Master Bruce Alan Miller, and Make-Up Effects Assistant Darryl Ferrucci, Creepshow Days -- An interview with Director of Photography Director Michael Gornick, Extended Interview Segments with George A. Romero, Tom Savini, and Bernie Wrightson, Behind The Screams -- A compilation of on-set video footage from Tom Savini, Horror's Hallowed Grounds with Sean Clark, Scream Greats Volume One: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects with Optional Audio Commentary with Tom Savini, Vintage 1982 Evening Magazine Segment shot on the set of the film, featuring rare cast and crew interviews and Behind-The-Scenes of CREEPSHOW Photo Gallery.

"Just Deserts: The Making of Creepshow" hits retail on July 12th.

Plot Synopsis:

In 1982, Author Stephen King, and Director George A. Romero collaborated on a feature-film tribute to the controversial EC comics of the 1950s. Told through five jolting tales of terror, CREEPSHOW has become a celebrated horror classic over the past three decades. With an all-star cast and featuring groundbreaking special effects by genre legend Tom Savini, CREEPSHOW stands as a horrific and hilarious tribute to the stories that helped influence (and corrupt) a generation of writers and filmmakers. Now the tales behind the creation of this chilling masterpiece can finally be told!

Featuring rare behind-the-scenes footage and photographs, JUST DESSERTS: THE MAKING OF CREEPSHOW also contains over a dozen interviews, including George A. Romero, Tom Savini, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins and many others. These are the terrifying stories behind the film that promised you... The Most Fun You'll Ever Have... BEING SCARED!

Get Bewitched with Jim Wynorski's "Sorceress" on DVD & Blu-Ray

Synapse Film recently us information about the upcoming DVD and Blu-Ray release of the unrated version of Jim Wynorski's "Sorceress". The 1994 film stars Linda Blair, Larry Poindexter, Julie Strain and Edward Albert.

Special features on DVD and Blu-Ray includes Audio Commentary with Director Jim Wynorski, and Additional Audio Commentary with Director Jim Wynorski and SPFX Artist/Actor/Director, Tom Savin.

"Sorceress" hits retail on June 14th.

Plot Synopsis:

Larry Barnes (Larry Poindexter) is on the fast track to a partnership in a prestigious law firm, and his sexy witch wife Erica (Julie Strain, HEAVY METAL 2000) will do anything to keep her husband happy. But Erica makes a fatal mistake when she tries to kill Larry's main competition for the partnership, Howard Reynolds (Edward Albert, GALAXY OF TERROR). With Howard now crippled for life from Erica's dark magic, his wife Amelia (Linda Blair, THE EXORCIST) plots her revenge. Using witchcraft and a mystical medallion, Amelia tries to destroy everyone and everything in Larry's life! All the pleasures of the flesh and malevolence of black magic collide in this newly remastered and uncensored version of Jim Wynorski's SORCERESS (aka TEMPTRESS). Presented for the first time ever from a new 2K scan of the original uncut film element, this release features sex scene footage and additional nudity removed from the original release.

Italian Gorefest "Morituris: Legions Of The Dead" Invades DVD and Blu-Ray

Synapse Films recently released information for their release of Italian shocker "Morituris: Legions Of The Dead"which banned in Italy. The film stars Valentina D'Andrea, Andrea De Bruyn, Desiree Giorgetti, Francesco Malcom.

Special features include reversible cover art and official trailer.

"Morituris: Legions Of The Dead" hits retail on September 8th.

Plot Synopsis:

Two lovely Romanian girls take a trip with three Italian men to a rumored midnight rave in the middle of a dark forest. As the gang proceeds on foot to their final destination, a mysterious graveyard is discovered, a shockingly vile plot twist is revealed and bloodthirsty undead Roman gladiators rise from the dead to torture and mutilate their victims! For the two women, an already terrifying night is about to get much, much worse, as the zombified warriors hunt down the group to tear their heads off! Will anyone survive the night? An interesting mix of old school 1980s Italian horror, with a touch of the brutality of Wes Craven's THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, MORITURIS is an unflinching, strong, cruel and extremely violent film featuring gruesome effects from Italian SPFX maestro, Sergio Stivaletti (DEMONS, DEMONS 2, DELLAMORTE DELLAMORE, Dario Argento's OPERA).