August 27, 2024

THE POOP SCOOP: Folk & Fear Edition

SEVERIN FILMS Announces ALL THE HAUNTS BE OURS: A COMPENDIUM OF FOLK HORROR VOLUME 2.
Unquiet spirits have gathered once again: ALL THE HAUNTS BE OURS: A COMPENDIUM OF FOLK HORROR VOLUME TWO brings together 24 films representing 18 countries for more of the best-loved, rarely seen, thought-lost and brand-new classics of folk horror, most making their disc debuts including the North American Disc Premieres of the Severin Films Original Productions TO FIRE YOU COME AT LAST directed by Sean Hogan and the documentary SUZZANNA: THE QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC directed by David Gregory, which will have its World Premiere at the Sitges Film Festival on October 12th. The set also features 55+ combined hours of new and archival Special Features including trailers, interviews, audio commentaries, short films, video essays, historical analyses and bonus feature-length films; a 252-page hardcover of newly commissioned folk horror fiction by luminaries that include Ramsey Campbell, Cassandra Khaw and Eden Royce with illustrations by Drazen Kozjan, and much more, all curated and produced by WOODLANDS DARK AND DAYS BEWITCHED creator Kier-La Janisse. 

AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER EXCLUSIVELY AT SEVERINFILMS.COM FOR $289.95 SRP

 

THE SIXTH SENSE and SIGNS in 4K on Digital NOW and 4K Ultra HD on October 22
from Disney.
The Sixth Sense and Signs, two iconic thrillers from Oscar®-nominated director, M. Night Shyamalan, will be available for the first time ever in stunning 4K UHD digital on August 27, and 4K UHD Blu-ray disc on October 22. The original negatives for both films were scanned at 4K resolution and restored in High Dynamic Range (HDR). Additionally, an exclusive bundle, including both films, along with Unbreakable, will also be available on August 27 at digital retailers. Nominated for six Oscars, including best picture, The Sixth Sense is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. Known for one of the best plot twists in cinematic history, the psychological thriller stars Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment and Toni Collette. The cult sci-fi thriller, Signs, stars Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix and Rory Culkin, and follows a farmer who investigates mysterious circles and lines carved into his crops.


M. Night Shyamalan’s TRAP on Digital August 30 and 4K, Bu-ray & DVD November 5 from Warner Bros. 
Warner Bros. Pictures’ new experience in the world of M. Night Shayamalan – Trap – featuring performances by rising music star Saleka Shayamalan, arrives for purchase and rental Digitally at home on August 30. The film will also be available to purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on November 5. In the film, a father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event. Written and directed by M. Night Shayamalan, Trap stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shayamalan, Hayley Mills and Allison Pill.  The film is produced by Ashwin Rajan, Marc Bienstock and M. Night Shayamalan. The executive producer is Steven Schneider. This release comes with the following bonus features: 2 featurettes, several deleted scenes and an extended concert scene.


THE WIZARD OF OZ 85th Anniversary Theater Edition on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray October 29th from Warner Bros.
1939’s acclaimed and beloved classic The Wizard of Oz will be released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray as an 85th Anniversary Theater Edition on November 5. Directed by Victor Fleming (Gone With the Wind) and starring Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale, The Wizard of Oz is widely considered to be one of the most influential films in cinematic history. The 85th Anniversary Theater Edition includes a 4K UHD disc of the film, a Blu-ray disc of the film and a digital code, along with commemorative steelbook packaging, a reproduction of the original program, a reproduction of the film’s premiere invitation, reproductions of 8 original lobby cards, reproductions of 2 original poster cards, and a reproduction of the film’s original movie ticket. The Wizard of Oz officially premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theater on August 15, 1939. The film was directed by Victor Fleming (who that same year directed Gone With the Wind), produced by Mervyn LeRoy, and scored by Herbert Stothart, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg. Ray Bolger appeared as the Scarecrow; Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion, Jack Haley as the Tin Woodman. Frank Morgan was seen in six different roles, including that of the "wonderful Wizard" himself. Dorothy was portrayed by a 4'11" sixteen-year-old girl who quickly earned her reputation as “the world’s greatest entertainer”-- the incomparable Judy Garland.

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