Demons 1 & Demons 2 from Synapse

[Akijama]

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We wanted to keep everyone updated on DEMONS and DEMONS 2 and we’re pleased to announce a little surprise with these two titles. Synapse Films has been approached by Scanavo, the makers of the Steelbook cases for Blu-ray and DVD, and we have decided to do something a little special for the fans.

As many of you know, for the past few years, Synapse has done “Limited Edition” versions of some of our titles near the holidays. We did the limited edition BLU of INTRUDER with the workprint (sold out in 3 weeks) and, last year, we did the limited edition BLU of THE DEFINITIVE DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD (only a couple hundred left).

This year, we’ve decided to do Limited Edition Steelbooks for both DEMONS and DEMONS 2, with exclusive new cover art by the amazing Wes Benscoter. While the street date is expected to be around November, anyone who orders the Limited Editions will be getting theirs shipped as soon as they are done and available (we’ll ship them as soon as they come in to our offices, regardless of street date). These LE Steelbooks will NOT be available in stores and 3000 units will be available direct from our website right here at http://synapse-films.com/. Once the units are sold out, they will no longer be available. These are ONE PRESSING ONLY items. Once the Steelbooks are gone, they are gone forever and will NOT be repressed. At this time, we have no plans to release these two films in standard packaging.

The price for the Steelbooks will be $39.95 + $6.00 shipping, for a total price of $45.95 each. We will ship on a first-come, first-served basis (we’ll ship the orders in the order in which they are received).

DEMONS – Limited Edition Steelbook

- Limited Edition Steelbook Featuring All-New Artwork from Wes Benscoter
- Each Steelbook is Blu-ray packaging sized, and will be a “Combo Pack” containing both a Blu-ray (BD-50) and a DVD (DVD-9) of the feature and extras.
- Unlike previous releases, we have the original Italian Language Stereo mix, the “International” stereo alternate dub mix and the original U.S. mono soundtrack!
- Audio Commentary Track with Cast & Crew Featuring Recollections from Director Lamberto Bava, Make-up Effects Artist Sergio Stivaletti, Musician Claudio Simonetti and actress Geretta Geretta.
- Removable English Subtitles for both the U.S. Language Dub Version, as well as the Original Italian Version.
- Collectible Reproduction of the Original Metropol Theatre Ticket seen in the Film.
- The transfer is from a new HD scan of the original 35mm negative, in 1080p/23.98fps 1.66:1 aspect ratio [not the same muted colors and weak black levels as previous released versions].
- All audio tracks will be encoded in DTS-HD MA.

-Featurettes (from Calum Waddell’s HIGH RISING PRODUCTIONS Company) include:
PROFONDO JONES – THE CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE – Interview with Alan Jones

CARNAGE AT THE CINEMA – LAMBERTO BAVA AND HIS SPLATTER MASTERPIECE – 30 Minute Interview with Director Lamberto Bava

MONSTROUS MEMORIES WITH LUIGI COZZI – 30 Minute Interview

SPLATTER STUNT ROCK – Interview with Stunt Man Ottaviano Dell’Acqua

DARIO AND HIS DEMONS – PRODUCING MONSTER MAYHEM – All-New Exclusive Interview with Producer Dario Argento.

DEMONS 2 – Limited Edition Steelbook
[Extras/Transfer are still in the early stages of completion. What we list below is what we currently have. Other extras may still be added.]

- Limited Edition Steelbook Featuring All-New Artwork from Wes Benscoter
- Each Steelbook is Blu-ray packaging sized, and will be a “Combo Pack” containing both a Blu-ray (BD-50) and a DVD (DVD-9) of the feature and extras.
- Contains the Original Italian Language Mix and the Original English Soundtrack.
- Removable English Subtitles for both the English and Italian Versions.
- The transfer is from a new HD scan of the original 35mm negative, in 1080p/23.98fps 1.66:1 aspect ratio [not the same muted colors and weak black levels as previous released versions].
- All audio tracks will be encoded in DTS-HD MA.

-Featurettes (from Calum Waddell’s HIGH RISING PRODUCTIONS Company) include:
SCREAMING FOR A SEQUEL – THE DELIRIOUS LEGACY OF DEMONS 2 – Interview with Lamberto Bava

THE DEMONS GENERATION – ROY BAVA DISCUSSES A LEGACY IN LACERATIONS – Assistant Director Roy Bava Speaks About His Experiences on DEMONS and DEMONS 2

A SOUNDTRACK FOR SPLATTER – Composer Simon Boswell Discusses His Genre Music Making Career.

DEMONIC INFLUENCES – FEDERICO ZAMPAGLIONE SPEAKS – Interview Segment

[csdot]

dammit i already have the Arrow one but i cant resist these.

[wjasoncul]

"The price for the Steelbooks will be $39.95 + $6.00 shipping, for a total price of $45.95 each."

Seems like a bit much. So much for all the Entertainment Store bashing and its price gouging

[neoz]

Originally Posted by csdot

dammit i already have the Arrow one but i cant resist these.

For $46 I can resist them.

[a clockwork orange]

Do I dare!

[csdot]

Originally Posted by neoz

For $46 I can resist them.

yeah i posted that before reading the whole post

[themoviefanatic]

Who misses TT right now?


Is it 3000 each or 1500 each?

[neoz]

Originally Posted by csdot

yeah i posted that before reading the whole post

Don't worry I didn't even see that till after your post. I mean I could see $25 counting S&H but man $46 is a but high you know.

Originally Posted by Slikkbradd

Who misses TT right now?


Is it 3000 each or 1500 each?

TT was 3000 if memory serves me correctly.

[HorrorBlu]

They'll also be releasing them without the lame collector's packaging, right?

[snooloui]

Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

They'll also be releasing them without the lame collector's packaging, right?

Reading is a useful skill

At this time, we have no plans to release these two films in standard packaging.

[themoviefanatic]

Originally Posted by neoz

Don't worry I didn't even see that till after your post. I mean I could see $25 counting S&H but man $46 is a but high you know.



TT was 3000 if memory serves me correctly.

No I meant when they say its 3000 they mean 3000 of each demons and demons 2 i take it. i bet they wont even combine shipping on the 2.

be nice to find some synapse discount code...

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by neoz

For $46 I can resist them.

This.

[vidjunkie]

Where can these be ordered from? is it even up yet fro pre ordering?

[Shanester]

Originally Posted by vidjunkie

Where can these be ordered from? is it even up yet fro pre ordering?

http://synapse-films.com/

[Shanester]

Somebody should ask them about packaging since probably won't be able to order a replacement.

[richieb1971]

You get demonic packaging as standard.

[Brian81]

Ahhhh...should've done these in reverse. To limit steelbook purchases, I only buy them when they have original theatrical poster art on the fronts. Sometimes even then, I'll skip them if the title font is completely different, or there's some creative license taken with them. I'll be purchasing both titles, but in regular keepcase editions. Hopefully it won't hurt chances of future steelbooks released by Synapse...

[Brian81]

Oh wait...no standard packaging? $45? Sorry Synapse, I am not paying that much if that's all that's available. I hope you don't release Phenomena and Tenebre this way... These shouldn't cost more than importing the 3-disc mediabooks from Germany.

[Akijama]

Pre-orders are live

http://synapse-films.com/dvds/demons...ion-steelbook/

http://synapse-films.com/dvds/demons...ion-steelbook/

[neoz]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Pre-orders are live

http://synapse-films.com/dvds/demons...ion-steelbook/

http://synapse-films.com/dvds/demons...ion-steelbook/

They didn't waste anytime getting them up did they.

$91.90 for both. Man...to high.