TEAR HIM UP! Willard (1971) and BEN (1972) on Blu-ray

[AaronSCH]

Okay, I really enjoyed Crispin Glover as Willard in the 2003 remake and that film is sorely overdue for a Blu-ray release. But there is an existing thread for that title already.

I am curious to see if there is much support among the Blu-ray fans to see the original film and its sequel released on our favorite format. I don't recall any previous home video release for either film. The 1971 film features Bruce Davison as the title character's impish misfit, Ernest Borgnine as his over-bearing boss, Sondra Locke as his love interest and "The Bride of Frankenstein" herself, Elsa Lanchester as his insufferable mother. The only thing I remember about its sequel, "Ben" is the saccharine Michael Jackson tune—an ode to a rat. It's been many many years since I have viewed either film and would love to revisit both along with the 2003 remake (which features a brilliant performance by Crispin Glover) in high definition.

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[wonkavision]

When I was a kid, saw both of them fairly often as they were always on late night TV. Fast forward to many years later and I really can't sit through either. But the Willard remake is outstanding and I wish someone would bring on the blu pronto.

[davezilla]

I still don't understand why either of these never had a DVD release either!

I'd pick them up in a heart beat!

[Nailwraps]

Originally Posted by davezilla

I still don't understand why either of these never had a DVD release either!

Rights issues unfortunately.

[Shakingman]

Also the rat Socrates was actually killed in the film and well...

[Shakingman]

When are they being released?

[Nailwraps]

Sometime in 2017 I think.

In case no one is aware, Scream Factory is finally releasing them.