The good folks over at Arrow Films (UK) are set to release both Demons 1 and 2 on Blu-ray this April. These are classic Italian horror's from the 80's and definitely worth attention if you haven't seen them already. The 2 movies will be released in limited edition format through the Arrow store as well as a re-release in DVD format. Both movies look packed to the gunnels full of extras. Included with the first movie is:
Demons 1 Extras THIS AMAZING EDITION INCLUDES:
- Four option reversible sleeve with original poster and video artwork with additional fifth artwork panel featuring all-new Jeff Zornow artwork
- Double-sided fold-out poster
- Collector’s Booklet featuring brand new writing on Demons by Calum Wadell
- Collector’s Comic: ‘Demons 3’ Part 1 of 2! Not 'The Ogre'. Not 'The Church'. Not even 'Black Demons'! For the first time ever, Arrow Video presents an original sequel to the cult classics.
BLU-RAY CONTAINS:
- Remastered from a brand new HD restoration of the film
- Optional English and Italian audio
- Optional English subtitles for Italian and English (SDH) audio
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- The audio recollections of director Lamberto Bava, Special Make-Up Creations Artist Sergio Stivaletti and Journalist Loris Curci
- The audio recollections of the cast and crew, a brand new commentary [2011]
- Dario’s Demon Days: Producer Dario Argento discusses the inception of Demons
- Defining an Era in Music: Composer Claudio Simonetti on the Demons Soundtrack
- Luigi Cozzi’s Top Italian Terrors: Cozzi discusses the highpoints of Spaghetti Splatter
- Original trailer
Restored from the original camera negative by Cineteca di Bologna
Original Aspect Ratio- 1.66:1 (16x9)
Region- ABC
Site Link: http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/index.php?tle_id=598&;art_id=4
Demons 2 Extras THIS AMAZING EDITION INCLUDES:
- Four option reversible sleeve with original poster and video artwork with additional fifth artwork panel featuring all-new Jeff Zornow artwork
- Double-sided fold-out poster
- Collector’s Booklet featuring brand new writing on Demons by Calum Wadell
- Collector’s Comic: ‘Demons 3’ Part 2 of 2! Not 'The Ogre'. Not 'The Church'. Not even 'Black Demons'! For the first time ever, Arrow Video presents an original sequel to the cult classics.
BLU-RAY CONTAINS:
- Remastered from a brand new HD restoration of the film
- Optional English and Italian audio
- Optional English subtitles for Italian and English (SDH) audio
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- The audio recollections of director Lamberto Bava, Mechanical Creations & Transformation Artist Sergio Stivaletti and Journalist Loris Curci
- Creating Creature Carnage: Extensive Interview with makeup man Sergio Stivaletti
- Bava to Bava: Luigi Cozzi tracks the history of the Italian horror film; from Riccardo Freda and Mario Bava to the end of the golden age with Michele Soavi and Lamberto Bava as well as considering recent Italian horror films.
- Original trailer
Restored from the original camera negative by Cineteca di Bologna
Original Aspect Ratio- 1.66:1 (16x9)
Region- ABC
Site Link: http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/index.php?tle_id=601&;art_id=4
At £16.99+p&p each they're not exactly cheap, though Amazon UK is selling the 2nd one at a discount price. It's unclear if the Amazon versions are the limited editions or not. Better start saving those pennies!
We have a review of Demons 2 on site already, Demons 1 will follow, though i can tell you now (in my humble opinion) Demons 1 is the better movie.
Written by Ramius Scythe
Saturday, 04 February 2012 22:49