Posted Wed Nov 18, 2015 at 08:00 AM PST by Steven Cohen
Three 70s horror flicks will terrorize Blu-ray in March.
In an early announcement to retailers, Arrow Video is preparing 'American Horror Project Vol. 1' for Blu-ray on March 8.
Everyone knows the classic American horror titles: Night of the Living Dead, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and A Nightmare on Elm Street, to name but a few. But we want to tell you a different story a story of the unsung heroes of American terror... Whether it's a film that has languished in obscurity, or a movie that's at risk of being lost due to lack of source materials, American Horror Project is here to ensure that these unique slices of the American Nightmare are brought back into the public consciousness and preserved for all to enjoy.
Volume I of this series presents three tales of violence and madness from the 1970s. 'Malatesta's Carnival of Blood' (Christopher Speeth, 1973) sees a family arrive at a creepy, dilapidated fairground in search of their missing daughter, only to find themselves at the mercy of cannibalistic ghouls lurking beneath the park. Meanwhile, 'The Witch Who Came from the Sea' (Matt Cimber, 1976), stars Mollie Perkins (The Diary of Anne Frank) as a young woman whose bizarre and violent fantasies start to bleed into reality literally. Lastly, every parent's worst nightmare comes true in 'The Premonition' (Robert Allen Schnitzer, 1976), a tale of psychic terror in which five-year-old Janie is snatched away by a strange woman claiming to be her long-lost mother.
Specs have not been detailed yet, but supplements will include: Reversible sleeves for each film featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork by the Twins of Evil; American Horror Project Journal Volume I - Limited Edition 60-page booklet featuring new articles on the films from Kim Newman (Nightmare Movies), Kier-La Janisse (House of Psychotic Women) and Brian Albright (Regional Horror Films, 1958-1990); Brand new interview with director Christopher Speeth; Brand new interview with writer Werner Liepolt; Draft Script (BD/DVD-ROM content); Production stills gallery; Audio commentary with director Matt Cimber, actress Millie Perkins and director of photography Dean Cundey; Brand new interview with director Matt Cimber; Brand new interview with Dean Cundey; Brand new interview with actor John Goff; Audio commentary with director-producer Robert Allen Schnitzer; Brand new interview with composer Henry Mollicone; Interview with actor Richard Lynch; Three Robert Allen Schnitzer short films: Vernal Equinox , Terminal Point and A Rumbling in the Land; 4 Peace Spots; Trailers and TV Spots; PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Suggested list price for the 3-Disc Blu-ray/3-Disc DVD is $99.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'American Horror Project Vol. 1' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under March 8.
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