Synapse Discussion Thread

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by zafisher94

Any word on The House That Dripped Blood...?

It was originally announced as a fall 2010 release from Severin, along with Horror Express (which itself was delayed until November 2011), but zero news since then. Severin seem to be primarily focused on creating extras for Second Sight releases in the UK (they've only released 3 BDs since then, all in the last couple of months), so I wouldn't hold out much hope at this point.

[Blu2u]

House...is coming out via DVD only from Hen's Tooth on the 26th. There were rights disputes and unfortunately us BD lovers lost out.

[Drinkinstein]

Originally Posted by zafisher94

Any word on The House That Dripped Blood...?

I'm pretty sure severins rights expired or something. It's not happening. Hens tooth video is supposed to be releasing it on a bare-bones DVD on feb 26 last I heard...

[Brett C]

Originally Posted by Blu2u

House...is coming out via DVD only from Hen's Tooth on the 26th. There were rights disputes and unfortunately us BD lovers lost out.

That is very disappointing news, to say the least!

[spawningblue]

Originally Posted by spawningblue

Not much news to report, although Director William Malone is looking for a company to release his 1985 film Creature. I would love for Synapse to pick this one up! And since apparently the discs are already made up with extra and what not it wouldn't cost them too much.

Great news, Synapse acquired Creature!

[MrZappa]

Waiting for a blu of Basket Case 2. Fingers crossed.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by MrZappa

Waiting for a blu of Basket Case 2. Fingers crossed.

They told me "Hope so!" via email when I asked about Basket Case 2 and 3 back in November 2011, but nothing since then. If you're region free, I'd suggest snagging the UK Basket Case trilogy steelbook before it goes OOP.

[spawningblue]

Street Trash - Official Meltdown Edition has been announced for June 11!

It looks like it includes everything from the previous 2 disc DVD set as well as some new extras, including a new video interview with Jane Arakawa and some Deleted Scenes.

[bigt7117]

Is there anything different between Document of the Dead bluray and the one with Dawn of the Dead Arrow version?

[spawningblue]

Originally Posted by bigt7117

Is there anything different between Document of the Dead bluray and the one with Dawn of the Dead Arrow version?

Yes, they are different cuts of the doc. This documentary has had a very confusing release pattern, with cuurently four different versions out there.


Original 1979 Release - 66 min.

This is the original 16 mm version that was released as an educational video for New York's School of Visual Arts. It has only been released once on home video and that is on Synapse's limited to 1,500 Bluray in high def. This is Romero's preferred cut as it ends on a happier note then the various re-releases.

1989 Edit - 84 min.

This cut added some shot on video footage on the set of Two Evil Eyes, labelled "10 Years Later". Some of his more recent films are mentioned including Martin, Monkey Shines, Two Evil Eyes and the Night of the Living Dead remake. This is the most well known version and the one that was released on VHS, as well as on laserdisc and a Special Edition DVD from Synapse. It is also the version found on the Arrow Dawn of the Dead Bluray, and most other foreign releases of Dawn of the Dead.

The Synapse DVD and Arrow Dawn Bluray include an exclusive commentary from writer/producer/director Roy Frumkes and crew, 7 min. of deleted footage from the original shoot, as well as 20 min. of extra footage from the set of Two Evil Eyes with interviews with Adrienne Barbeau, George Romero, and Tom Savini.

2004 Edit - 92 min.

This is the version that was released on Anchor Bay's Ultimate Edition Dawn of the Dead DVD. It is the same as the 84 min. version, but with some of the extra footage (From the Special Edition DVD and Arrow Bluray) inserted back in.

2012 Definitive Edit - 104 min.

This cut was released by Synapse on DVD by itself or as a bonus with the limited edition Bluray. It shortens the original documentary, but in turn adds new footage shot on a digital camera from the sets of Land of the Dead, Diary of the Dead, and a tiny amount from Survival of the Dead during the credits.

This releases includes a new Commentary from writer/producer/director Roy Frumkes.

[NoirFan]

I asked them about Patrick on BD and they said no.

[spawningblue]

Added the release date for Hands of the Ripper.

[Frightener22]

Originally Posted by spawningblue

Added the release date for Hands of the Ripper.

Thrilled to finally see a release date! Where did you happen to see this? Thanks again man!

[Oscar Rothman]

Originally Posted by Frightener22

Thrilled to finally see a release date! Where did you happen to see this? Thanks again man!

Here https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=219303

[Frightener22]

Originally Posted by Oscar Rothman

Here https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=219303

Thank you, sir.

[NoirFan]

I had submitted the release date with the Fangoria link, but it appears to have been rejected.

[zbinks]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

I had submitted the release date with the Fangoria link, but it appears to have been rejected.

It doesn't look like it rejected.

[Russhole]

I'm happy Hands of the Ripper finally has a release date. Hopefully we don't have to wait another year for Countess Dracula.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by zbinks

It doesn't look like it rejected.

Hmm, the space had been blank (as opposed to pending), but it's filled now.

[WesReviews]

Now if only they'd announce release dates for Demons 1 & 2, the Argento flicks, and those James Glickenhaus actioners...