Film Buff Friday: Re-Animator

I remember Re-Animator causing quite a stir when it came out, yes that makes me old. I love this movie! I also saw the musical version by it's creator Stuart Gordon a few years back  in Los Angeles. 

It was on point, and Stuart was there that night. The more you know...

HERBERT WEST HAS A GOOD HEAD ON HIS SHOULDERS... AND ANOTHER ONE ON HIS DESK. 

One of the most wildly popular horror movies of all-time, Stuart Gordon's enduring splatter-comedy classic Re-Animator returns to Blu-ray in a stunning restoration packed with special features!

When medical student Dean Cain advertises for a roommate, he soon finds one in the form of Dr. Herbert West. Initially a little eccentric, it some becomes clear that West entertains some seriously outlandish theories - specifically, the possibility of re-animating the dead. It's not long before Dean finds himself under West's influence, and embroiled in a serious of ghoulish experiments which threaten to go wildly out of control... 

Based on H.P. Lovecraft's classic terror tale Herbert West - Reanimator and featuring a standout performance from Jeffrey Combs as the deliciously deranged West, Re-Animator remains the ground-zero of '80s splatter mayhem and one of the genre's finest hours.

Features

- 4K restorations of the Unrated and Integral versions of the film

- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation

- Original Stereo 2.0 and 5.1 Audio

- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

- Digipak packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Justin Erickson

- Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by writer Michael Gingold

- Re-Animator - the original 1991 comic book adaptation, reprinted in its entirety

Disc 1 - Unrated Version

- Unrated version [86 mins]

- Audio commentary with director Stuart Gordon

- Audio commentary with producer Brian Yuzna, actors Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Bruce Abbott, and Robert Sampson

- Re-Animator Resurrectus - documentary on the making of the film, featuring extensive interviews with cast and crew

- Interview with director Stuart Gordon and producer Brian Yuzna

- Interview with writer Dennis Paoli

- Interview with composer Richard Band

- Music Discussion with composer Richard Band

- Interview with former Fangoria editor Tony Timpone

- Barbara Crampton In Conversation -the Re-Animator star sits down with journalist Alan Jones for this career-spanning discussion

- Deleted and Extended Scenes

- Trailer & TV Spots

Disc 2 - Integral Version - Limited Edition Exclusive

- Integral version [105 mins]

- A Guide to Lovecraftian Cinema - brand new featurette looking at the many various cinematic incarnations of writer H.P. Lovecraft's work

Pre-order at MVDshop.com or on Amazon 

Happy Halloween Everyone, Time For Treats

It's here, my favorite Holiday of the year, give me an H-a-l-l-o-w-e-e-n, what's that spell? Halloween, Yay! This year I have decided to celebrate All Hallows Eve by having familiar faces pop by and chime in on the Season of the Witch...

Including myself. I love horror movies and my contribution to this column on the most holy of days will be images from my favorite horror movie of all time: John Carpenter's Halloween.

Michael Myers scared the crap out of me, I used to see his white emotionless face appear in the dark for a few years after I first saw the movie! Eeeeeeeeeeeek! So let's get this Dead Man's Party started, shall we? Treat time people!

"I'd re-animate Vlad the impaler. He could show Isis how a pro does it".- Stuart Gordon Writer/Director "Re-Animator" & "Re-Animator The Musical"

"I love sweet tarts which are probably too old fashioned for kids today. It's got this chalky taste that's closer to children's aspirin (which I also love) than candy. I like the candy that everyone hates like candy corn, butterscotch, sweet tarts. And I hate bobbing for apples. That seems dangerous and not delicious." - Margaret Cho Comedian/Writer/Actress

"My favorite thing about Halloween was trading the candy I got from trick or treating for things I actually wanted, because I didn't like candy." - Avi Kaplan Pentatonix

Jamie Lee Curtis Will Cut You!

"We started celebrating Halloween in September haha. We go to the library & get all Halloween stories & start watching Halloween movies. This year were setting up a Halloween tree & making all our own costumes. It's visually festive. We're obsessed!!" -  James Durbin Singer/Songwriter/American Idol Finalist 

"Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday!!  I grew up doing theatre, so it's basically the one time of the year you can be overly theatrical and dress up and the better you do it the cooler you are, haha.  I also just love scary movies and going to themed events like haunted houses, theme parks, parties, etc.  It's all just super fun and scary!" - Kirstin Maldonado Pentatonix

"Um...free chocolate...all you have to do is get dressed up for fun. Yea...I'm all in!" - Raine Brown Actress/Producer/Scream Queen

"My favorite thing about Halloween is getting a group together and going to haunted houses. I looooove being scared with my best friends!"  - Scott Hoying Pentatonix

Everybody Run! It's Michael Myers!

"I LOVE Halloween.  It's my favorite holiday between the costumes and the ghost stories.  I dress up every year and I find that somehow whatever my costume it sort of takes over me and becomes a part of my spirit that defines each year... I like making my costumes myself too; not sewing them or anything but combining the parts in a way that's unique and not just buying something ready made.  Oh and here in LA I insist on going on the Haunted Hayride in Griffith Park!" - Naama Kates Singer/Songwriter/Actress "Souled"

"To be honest, I usually stay in and watch a movie or hang out with friends at their home lol. But maybe I’ll try something fun this year this Halloween!" - Kevin “K.O.” Olusola Cellist, Beatboxer - Pentatonix

"Love me a handful of candy corn, a sparkly magical costume and a bunch of great friends! Kids at my door cutie pies in costumes, party time! That's what I love about Halloween!" - EG Daily Singer/Songwriter/Actress 

"I grew up doing theatre, like Kirstie, so playing dress-up has always been fun for me! I love the decorating aspect of Halloween, too. The kitschier the better!" - Mitchell C. Grassi Pentatonix

"The DRAMA!! lol!" - Aiden Leslie Singer/Songwriter

Look Behind You Babysitter!

"My favorite part of Halloween is the 364 days before when my 5 year old twins try on costumes in preparation".- Cindy Alexander Singer/Songwriter

"I love to go to the Day of the Dead festival at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. It's a wonderful taste of loving Mexican culture," - Sir JET Gender Bending Pop Singer

"The look on a kid's face when they walk in with SO much candy."- Debby Holiday Singer/Songwriter

"I love the spirit of Halloween! Dressing up, eating candies and having a great time with your family and friends" - Grace Valerie Singer/Songwriter

"My favorite thing about Halloween is probably Elvira’s boobs. I mean, they are life giving. A close second is making sure to watch Michael Jackson’s, “Thriller”, from start to finish - and dancing that amazing choreography full out because you know, it’s “thriller, thriller night, and no one’s gonna save you from the beast about to strike.” - Matthew Duffy Singer/Dancer/Perfomer 

We Know It's You Michael

"My favorite thing about Halloween is that my birthday is a few days after." - Monique Parent Actress/Scream Queen
"I'm not Wednesday Addams, but I've always been a night owl with a flair for the macabre. Halloween is the one time I can feel truly at home. Add in some chocolate...perfection!" - M.E. Franco Author, The Dion Series
"Dancing to Necroditty! And remember boys and girls...Lloyd is still out there!" - The Drews, Americana With Twisted Roots Band

"I'll be at Comikaze the whole day on Halloween at our booth 161 Hollywood Sci-Fi Museum" - Huston Huddleston Hollywood Sci-Fi Museum Head Honcho
Get your spook on at: http://www.halloween-website.com/

Re-Animator The Musical - Extended !

Watch Your Back! Re-Animator The Musical

Extended by Popular Demand!

Stuart Gordon Directs

Re-Animator™ The Musical

At Steve Allen Theater

• Now Running in LA Through Sunday, November 23, 2014

• New Las Vegas Run Starts Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Having a hit musical can cause scheduling conflicts, especially when it's extended! My congrats go out to Stuart Gordon and his stage version of the hit cult film, Re-Animator! 

Yes, the ubiquitous Mr. Gordon was supposed to give a full length interview to Entertain Me, but due to both of our conflicting schedules it was unable to be made into a reality. That being said Stuart will appear in my special Halloween piece, and trust me you will not want to miss the devilish comment he gave for All Hallows Eve.

Re-Animator is a great horror comedy film and I hear the musical version does not disappoint. I am one happy vampire that it was extended, thus making it possible for me to attend on November 8th!!!

WHAT:

Re-Animator™ The Musical. Revival of the award-winning musical hit is now extended until Sunday, November 23, 2014 in Los Angeles at the Steve Allen Theater.

PLUS, the show will run from Tuesday, January 6 through Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, NV.

WHO:
Book by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, and William J. Norris. Music and lyrics by Mark Nutter. Adapted from the story by H.P. Lovecraft. Based on the film H.P. Lovecraft’s Re-Animator produced by Brian Yuzna. Musical Director: Peter Adams. Choreography by Cynthia Carle. Directed by Stuart Gordon. Produced by Dean Schramm and Stuart Gordon. Presented by The Schramm Group LLC and Red Hen Productions in association with Trepany House under the Artistic Direction of Amit Itelman.

WHERE:
• LOS ANGELES: The Steve Allen Theater, 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90027. Parking lot behind building.
• LAS VEGAS: Troesh Studio Theater, Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106.

WHEN:
• LOS ANGELES: Now Playing through Sunday, November 23, 2014. Fridays through Sundays at 8:00pm. (Due to robust ticket sales, Re-Animator™ The Musical has added nine additional performances.)
• LAS VEGAS: The show will run from Tuesday, January 6 through Sunday, January 18, 2015 for 16 performances. Tuesdays through Fridays at 8:00pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30pm and 8:00pm.

ADMISSION:
• LOS ANGELES: $25
• LAS VEGAS: $44

RESERVATIONS:
• LOS ANGELES: 800-595-4849
• LAS VEGAS: 702-749-2000

ONLINE TICKETING: 
• LOS ANGELES: www.trepanyhouse.org
• LAS VEGAS: www.thesmithcenter.com/events/venues/studio-theatre