‘Tales From the Crypt’ Films Make Blu-ray Debut
By Jeremy Dick
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I love Tales From the Crypt. The original comics were amazing, and I was always a big fan of the cult classic TV series and movies. There aren’t many characters in horror who are more entertaining than the Crypt Keeper, and I’ve previously expressed my desire for the pun-loving, wise-cracking zombie to make a return.
Having said that, I’m obviously very excited for the upcoming releases of the collector’s edition blu-rays of both Tales From the Crypt feature films, Demon Knight and Bordello of Blood. I remember Demon Knight really freaking me out when I was younger, while Bordello of Blood was more humorous than anything. As a big fan of the franchise, though, I loved both movies.
From the press release:
"Just in time for Halloween festivities, fans of the widely popular TALES FROM THE CRYPT rejoice as the collector’s editions of TALES FROM THE CRYPT PRESENTS: DEMON KNIGHT and TALES FROM THE CRYPT PRESENTS: BORDELLO OF BLOOD hits home entertainment shelves everywhere on October 20, 2015, from SCREAM FACTORY.Both highly sought-after cult horror classics debut for the first time on Blu-ray. Each collector’s edition Blu-ray features exciting bonus content, newly rendered retro-style artwork, a reversible wrap with theatrical key art and more!TALES FROM THE CRYPT PRESENTS: DEMON KNIGHTA mysterious drifter known as Brayker (William Sadler) possesses the last of seven ancient keys that hold the power to stop the forces of darkness and protect all humanity from ultimate evil. But the human race is safe only so long as Brayker can evade the demonic Collector (Billy Zane) who has gathered the other six keys.In his obsessive quest for the key, the Collector rallies an army of ghastly cadavers against Brayker and the inhabitants of a run-down hotel. Armed with automatic weapons, sacred blood and sadistic humor, Brayker and the strong-willed Jeryline (Jada Pinkett-Smith) must lead the other guests in a gruesome battle against the Collector and his evil horde of ghouls.Special Features – TALES FROM THE CRYPT PRESENTS: DEMON KNIGHT Collector’s EditionNEW Audio Commentary with Director Ernest DickersonNEW Audio Commentary with Special Make-up Effects Creator Todd Masters, Visual Effects Supervisor John Van Vliet, Special Effects Coordinator Thomas Bellissimo, and Demon Performer Walter PhelanNEW Under Siege: The Making of “Tales from the Crypt Presents Demon Knight” – Featuring interviews with Director Ernest Dickerson, Co-producer A.L. Katz, Screenwriters Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris, and Mark Bishop, Stars Billy Zane, William Sadler, Brenda Bakke, Charles Fleischer, John Schuck and Dick Miller, Editor Stephen Lovejoy, Special Make-Up Effects Creator Todd Masters, Special Make-Up Effects Artists Scott Coulter and Scott Wheeler, and Demon Performer Walter Phelan (40 minutes)Panel Discussion from the American Cinematheque featuring Director Ernest Dickerson, Actor Dick Miller and Special Effects Maestro Rick BakerStill GalleryTheatrical TrailerTALES FROM THE CRYPT PRESENTS: BORDELLO OF BLOODWisecracking private eye Rafe Guttman (Dennis Miller) investigates some strange happenings at a titillating bordello on the edge of town. It seems owner Madam Lilith (Angie Everhart) and her luscious cohorts want more than money… they want blood!Soon Rafe finds himself up to his neck in a den of hungry vampiresses and battling the Reverend Jimmy Current (Chris Sarandon), a slick televangelist with an unstoppable talisman.Special Features – TALES FROM THE CRYPT PRESENTS: BORDELLO OF BLOOD Collector’s EditionNEW Audio Commentary with Co-Writer & Producer A.L. KatzNEW Tainted Blood: The Making of “Tales from the Crypt Presents Bordello of Blood” – Interviews with Actors Corey Feldman, Angie Everhart and Erika Eleniak, Co-Writer & Co-Producer A.L. Katz, Editor & Second Unit Director Stephen Lovejoy, and Special Effects Creator Todd Masters (35 minutes)Video PromoStill GalleryTheatrical Trailer"
You can pre-order Demon Knight here and Bordello of Blood here.
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