House: Two Stories (1986-1987) (Limited Edition)

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

I hope the reveal is sooner than 12/9.

Arrow announcements are typically the second Friday of each month. Any particular reason why you want them to announce it earlier?

I'm hoping they announce these films next month; was kind of expecting Arrow to announce them this month. Anyway, they need to make up for that very lackluster February lineup

[Donl1282]

Originally Posted by cine74

Arrow announcements are typically the second Friday of each month. Any particular reason why you want them to announce it earlier?

I'm hoping they announce these films next month; was kind of expecting Arrow to announce them this month. Anyway, they need to make up for that very lackluster February lineup

Mostly impatient to know whether the US set will include House 4. Since it's called House Collection, House 2 should be in it. House 4 not so certain for US since we never got a DVD release. Scream Factory already released House 3 The Horror Show in US on both BD and DVD in 2013.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

Mostly impatient to know whether the US set will include House 4. Since it's called House Collection, House 2 should be in it. House 4 not so certain for US since we never got a DVD release. Scream Factory already released House 3 The Horror Show in US on both BD and DVD in 2013.

Oh, OK. I think the collection will be a UK-exclusive since the 4th film is controlled by New Line thru WB in the US. There was already a UK House 1-4 DVD set released several years ago so this would essentially be an upgrade of that set for them. For us, it'll likely just be the first 2 films. They can't call the US release a "collection" for obvious reasons

[StingingVelvet]

WB do license, it's just super rare. They might go for it since Arrow is doing the disc for the UK either way. Who knows.

[Oscar Rothman]

And now over to our US only release…

NEW US TITLE: House I + II Blu-ray

Arrow Video is proud to present the first two instalments of hit horror franchise House on Blu-ray for the first time!

Pre-orders links should be live soon!
Release Date: 21st March 2017

Step inside, we’ve been expecting you! At long-last, Arrow Video is proud to present the first two instalments of hit horror franchise House on Blu-ray for the first time!

In the original House, William Katt (Carrie) stars as Roger Cobb, a horror novelist struggling to pen his next bestseller. When he inherits his aunt’s creaky old mansion, Roger decides that he’s found the ideal place in which to get some writing done. Unfortunately, the house’s monstrous supernatural residents have other ideas…

Meanwhile, House II: The Second Story sees young Jesse (Arye Gross) moving into an old family mansion where his parents were mysteriously murdered years before. Plans for turning the place into a party pad are soon thwarted by the appearance of Jesse’s mummified great-great-grandfather, his mystical crystal skull and the zombie cowboy who’ll stop at nothing to lay his hands on it!

From the team that brought you Friday the 13th, House and House II are era-defining horror classics – now newly restored and loaded with brand new extras!

LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS:
•Brand new 2K restorations of House and House II: The Second Story
•High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
•Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
•The House Companion – limited edition 60-page book featuring new writing on the entire House franchise by researcher Simon Barber, alongside a wealth of archive material

HOUSE:
•Audio commentary with director Steve Miner, producer Sean S. Cunningham, actor William Katt and screenwriter Ethan Wiley
•Ding Dong, You’re Dead! The Making of House – brand new documentary featuring interviews with Steve Miner, Sean S. Cunningham, Ethan Wiley, story creator Fred Dekker, stars William Katt, Kay Lenz, and George Wendt, composer Harry Manfredini, special make-up and creature effects artists Barney Burman, Brian Wade, James Belohovek, Shannon Shea, Kirk Thatcher, and Bill Sturgeon, special paintings artists Richard Hescox and William Stout, and stunt coordinator Kane Hodder
•Stills Gallery
•Theatrical Trailers

HOUSE II: THE SECOND STORY:
•Audio commentary with writer-director Ethan Wiley and producer Sean S. Cunningham
•It’s Getting Weirder! The Making of House II: The Second Story – brand new documentary featuring interviews with Ethan Wiley, Sean S. Cunningham, stars Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Lar Park Lincoln, and Devin DeVasquez, composer Harry Manfredini, special make-up and creature effects artists Chris Walas, Mike Smithson, visual effects supervisor Hoyt Yeatman, and stunt coordinator Kane Hodder
•Stills Gallery
•Theatrical Trailer

[Mayormccheese85]

Originally Posted by Oscar Rothman

And now over to our US only release…

NEW US TITLE: House I + II Blu-ray

Arrow Video is proud to present the first two instalments of hit horror franchise House on Blu-ray for the first time!

Pre-orders links should be live soon!
Release Date: 21st March 2017

Step inside, we’ve been expecting you! At long-last, Arrow Video is proud to present the first two instalments of hit horror franchise House on Blu-ray for the first time!

In the original House, William Katt (Carrie) stars as Roger Cobb, a horror novelist struggling to pen his next bestseller. When he inherits his aunt’s creaky old mansion, Roger decides that he’s found the ideal place in which to get some writing done. Unfortunately, the house’s monstrous supernatural residents have other ideas…

Meanwhile, House II: The Second Story sees young Jesse (Arye Gross) moving into an old family mansion where his parents were mysteriously murdered years before. Plans for turning the place into a party pad are soon thwarted by the appearance of Jesse’s mummified great-great-grandfather, his mystical crystal skull and the zombie cowboy who’ll stop at nothing to lay his hands on it!

From the team that brought you Friday the 13th, House and House II are era-defining horror classics – now newly restored and loaded with brand new extras!

LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS:
•Brand new 2K restorations of House and House II: The Second Story
•High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
•Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
•The House Companion – limited edition 60-page book featuring new writing on the entire House franchise by researcher Simon Barber, alongside a wealth of archive material

HOUSE:
•Audio commentary with director Steve Miner, producer Sean S. Cunningham, actor William Katt and screenwriter Ethan Wiley
•Ding Dong, You’re Dead! The Making of House – brand new documentary featuring interviews with Steve Miner, Sean S. Cunningham, Ethan Wiley, story creator Fred Dekker, stars William Katt, Kay Lenz, and George Wendt, composer Harry Manfredini, special make-up and creature effects artists Barney Burman, Brian Wade, James Belohovek, Shannon Shea, Kirk Thatcher, and Bill Sturgeon, special paintings artists Richard Hescox and William Stout, and stunt coordinator Kane Hodder
•Stills Gallery
•Theatrical Trailers

HOUSE II: THE SECOND STORY:
•Audio commentary with writer-director Ethan Wiley and producer Sean S. Cunningham
•It’s Getting Weirder! The Making of House II: The Second Story – brand new documentary featuring interviews with Ethan Wiley, Sean S. Cunningham, stars Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Lar Park Lincoln, and Devin DeVasquez, composer Harry Manfredini, special make-up and creature effects artists Chris Walas, Mike Smithson, visual effects supervisor Hoyt Yeatman, and stunt coordinator Kane Hodder
•Stills Gallery
•Theatrical Trailer

That looks great!

[dvdwatcher]

The UK is getting all four released

[Goldensuitcase]

Originally Posted by dvdwatcher

The UK is getting all four released

Yeah.....but are the last two enjoyable at all?

[willo007]

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[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by dvdwatcher

The UK is getting all four released

Then this is the one I'm buying I'll simply swap discs with the US set.

[Wernski]

Originally Posted by Goldensuitcase

Yeah.....but are the last two enjoyable at all?

Definitely not on par with the first two, but I'm very interested in the special features for part 4.

[BarnDoor]

Originally Posted by Goldensuitcase

Yeah.....but are the last two enjoyable at all?

Depends. I love The Horror Show and while 4 is surely the worst it's almost worth it for the pizza scene alone.

[Donl1282]

Is it better to order from Arrow directly or Amazon?

[starsteam]

I'm pretty torn. Would love to get these on Blu-ray, but the UK set has uncut 3 and 4 but I really don't want to import right now.

But I suppose my empty wallet has already decided for me. Maybe since these box sets are limited edition, Arrow will release single editions of 1, 2, and 4 in the US later.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

Is it better to order from Arrow directly or Amazon?

Direct gets you points towards future purchases, and is usually cheaper in the pre-order phase. Plus their packaging is usually pretty well.

[meremortal]

I remember seeing the first two movies for the first time when the old Anchor Bay "limited edition" dvd set came out about fifteen years ago. I enjoyed them then; hopefully they'll still hold up today. Never did get around to the further sequels and so I might have to spring for the international release.

[Eman910]

Artwork looks very similar to Poltergeist 2 & 3 from Scream Factory.

[HD Goofnut]

I liked the first two so I'll definitely be buying them. 3 and 4 are borderline terrible.

[Moe Szyslak]

Does George Wendt

[Show spoiler]stuff a female monster in a toilet

at some point during this?

[tylerdurden10]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I liked the first two so I'll definitely be buying them. 3 and 4 are borderline terrible.

Yeah I couldn't give a rats ass about 3 & 4, so no worries for me that the US release is only the first 2 films.