The Driller Killer (Abel Ferrara) Arrow

[Oscar Rothman]

coming in November http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/shop/ind...product_id=864

NEW UK/US TITLE: NEW UK/US TITLE: The Driller Killer SteelBook + Amaray Dual Format
None of Abel Ferrara’s films have quite managed to match the shock, extremity and downright notorious nature of The Driller Killer.
Pre-order your UK SteelBook here: http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/shop/ind...product_id=863
Pre-order your UK Dual Format here: http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/shop/ind...product_id=864
North American pre-order links should be live soon!
In a career that has encompassed such controversial classics as Ms. 45, Bad Lieutenant and Welcome to New York, none of Abel Ferrara’s films have quite managed to match the shock, extremity and downright notorious nature of The Driller Killer.
Ferrara plays struggling artist Reno, a man pushed to the edge by the economic realities of New York living in the late seventies and the No Wave band practising in the apartment below. His grip on reality soon begins to slip and he takes to stalking the streets with his power tool in search of prey…
LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK CONTENTS
•Limited Edition SteelBook featuring original artwork (2500 copies)
•Brand new restoration from original film elements
•High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations
•Original Uncompressed Mono PCM audio
•Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
•Audio commentary by director and star Abel Ferrara, moderated by Brad Stevens (author of Abel Ferrara: The Moral Vision) and recorded exclusively for this release
•Brand new interview with Ferrara
•Willing and Abel: Ferraraology 101, a new visual essay guide to the films and career of Ferrara by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, author of Cultographies: Ms. 45
•Mulberry St. (2010), Ferrara’s feature-length documentary portrait of the New York location that has played a key role in his life and work
•Trailer
•Collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Michael Pattison and Brad Stevens
SPECIAL EDITION AMARAY CONTENTS
•Brand new restoration from original film elements
•High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations
•Original Uncompressed Mono PCM audio
•Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
•Audio commentary by director and star Abel Ferrara, moderated by Brad Stevens (author of Abel Ferrara: The Moral Vision) and recorded exclusively for this release
•Brand new interview with Ferrara
•Willing and Abel: Ferraraology 101, a new visual essay guide to the films and career of Ferrara by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, author of Cultographies: Ms. 45
•Mulberry St. (2010), Ferrara’s feature-length documentary portrait of the New York location that has played a key role in his life and work
•Trailer
•Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by the Twins of Evil
FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Michael Pattison and Brad Stevens

[cakefactory]

Originally Posted by Oscar Rothman

coming in November http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/shop/ind...product_id=864

I don't know of any reason it wouldn't be released here, but I don't see any evidence there that it will for sure be released here, except I guess "Region All" is probably a definite clue! NVM!

I can't believe they went with the classic video nasty artwork as the MAIN artwork, haha.

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by cakefactory

I don't know of any reason it wouldn't be released here, but I don't see any evidence there that it will for sure be released here, except I guess "Region All" is probably a definite clue! NVM!

I can't believe they went with the classic video nasty artwork as the MAIN artwork, haha.

It was officially announced by Arrow for a US release .

[asabreed]

Originally Posted by cakefactory

I don't know of any reason it wouldn't be released here, but I don't see any evidence there that it will for sure be released here, except I guess "Region All" is probably a definite clue! NVM!

I can't believe they went with the classic video nasty artwork as the MAIN artwork, haha.

On Twitter as US / UK...

We're good.

[redrunner97]

Originally Posted by cakefactory

I can't believe they went with the classic video nasty artwork as the MAIN artwork, haha.

It should have double-sided art. I assume they're just not finished with it and that's why Arrow didn't announce it, but it is listed in the item specs.

The steelbook will just have the original video nasty art though.

[WaverBoy]

The details:

Format: Blu-ray + DVD

Starring: Abel Ferrara, Carolyn Manz, Baybi Day

Directed by: Abel Ferrara

Synopsis:

In career that has encompassed such controversial classics as Ms. 45, Bad Lieutenant and Welcome to New York, none of Abel Ferrara’s films have quite managed to match the shock, extremity and downright notorious nature of The Driller Killer.

Ferrara plays struggling artist Reno, a man pushed to the edge by the economic realities of New York living in the late seventies and the No Wave band practising in the apartment below. His grip on reality soon begins to slip and he takes to stalking the streets with his power tool in search of prey…

One of the most infamous ‘video nasties’, in part thanks to its drill-in-head sleeve, The Driller Killer has lost none of its power to unnerve and is presented here fully uncut.

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS

Brand new restoration from original film elements
High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations
Original Uncompressed Mono PCM audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Audio commentary by director and star Abel Ferrara, moderated by Brad Stevens (author of Abel Ferrara: The Moral Vision) and recorded exclusively for this release
Brand new interview with Ferrara
Willing and Abel: Ferraraology 101, a new visual essay guide to the films and career of Ferrara by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, author of Cultographies: Ms. 45
Mulberry St. (2010), Ferrara’s feature-length documentary portrait of the New York location that has played a key role in his life and work, available on home video in the UK for the first time ever
Trailer
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by the Twins of Evil

FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Michael Pattison and Brad Stevens

DETAILS:

RRP: £19.99 £15.99
Region: All
Duration: 96 mins
Language: English
Subtitles: English SDH
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audio: Mono 1.0
Discs: 2
Colour

[Ray_Rogers]

Lower priced is obviously the standard clear Amaray case release, correct?
Why is King of New York OOP?

[bgart13]

A most excellent movie, one of my favorite Ferrara flicks.

[Member-222782]

Whoever created the artwork for this film's past video releases committed one of the worst cases of false advertising I've ever seen. It suggests a gory slasher flick and its as far away from one as you can get. I'll grab Arrow's upcoming release if only to give the film a second chance but, yeah, I wasn't into it the first time. Never really "got" Ferrara's films to begin with.

[topdollar]

Originally Posted by cine74

Whoever created the artwork for this film's past video releases committed one of the worst cases of false advertising I've ever seen. It suggests a gory slasher flick and its as far away from one as you can get. I'll grab Arrow's upcoming release if only to give the film a second chance but, yeah, I wasn't into it the first time. Never really "got" Ferrara's films to begin with.

That artwork is iconic in the UK.
It was that which appeared in full page ads in video mags in 1982 and rather than the films it was that and the ads for 2 others that lit the fuse that became the video nasties scandal.
Pre 84 video didn't get censored in the UK so distributors capitalised on it by promising the most violent and salacious content possible - stuff that wouldn't be allowed at cinemas so making it as sleazy as possible was the aim and I think more than any other it was the Driller Killer cover that succeeded best.
Unfortunately it all backfired and the authorities were able to use the cover as an example of the types of films that were being sold even though , as you point out, it's not really a true representation of the film as a whole but for sheer marketability I don't think that image has been bettered.
It did its job which was to get people to rent it.
Like so many others I watched and thought what is this shit?

[bigdaddyhorse]

How can they leave off that original commentary, it's legendary!
I'd bet Abel might a bit ashamed of it, and I can't much blame him if that's the case, but it's out there on most if not all of the dvds.

[Worship.my.wreck]

Just watched the trailer. Looks interesting and I really like that cover art. Might have to add it to the blind buy list. This Fall is going to be crazy with all these releases coming out.

[MTRodaba2468]

I'm certainly eyeing the steelbook...

[TripleHBK]

I'll be leaving a Steelbook for another of you gents, but I am hopeful that I can wait until the new year to snag the standard edition and still get a booklet. The movie is interesting for it's cultural significance but otherwise is largely forgettable. I have to own it of course, but not right away thankfully.

[maskull]

So I guess this means I have to keep the DVD with Early Short Films of Abel Ferrara on it. Too bad they aren't included with these Blu Rays.

[Ruined]

Steelbook is under $20 USD shipped at Amazon UK, way better than diabolik's price:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Driller-Kil...driller+killer

[Jpapp25]

Originally Posted by Ruined

Steelbook is under $20 USD shipped at Amazon UK, way better than diabolik's price:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Driller-Kil...driller+killer

Ordered! Thanks for posting that. It even dropped to £14.99 when I added it to my cart and went to checkout. Total shipped was £18.07 shipped. Definitely a great deal.

[NoirFan]

Steelbook is 90% sold out

[The Beek]

The review disc has arrived! No time to for a proper look right now, but here's a menu shot and a grab from the 1.33:1 presentation of the Theatrical Version of the film (both it and the Pre-Release Version are available to view in a choice of 1.33:1 or 1.85:1 aspect ratios).

[El_Fez]

Originally Posted by Jpapp25

Ordered! Thanks for posting that. It even dropped to £14.99 when I added it to my cart and went to checkout. Total shipped was £18.07 shipped. Definitely a great deal.

Yeah, if you're not in the UK, the VAT doesn't get added to your purchase. I just preordered the disc yesterday and it wound up running me 18 and 20 - just about 23 bucks US.