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‘The Fly’: Scream Factory Details Its Massive Franchise Collection

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4 years ago

November 10, 2019

Remakes tend to get a bad rap. For the most part, that perception is deserved, as many remakes end up as soulless cash grabs that pale in comparison to the original. Some though, like 1986’s The Fly, arguably manage to better their predecessor.

That’s not to say that the older Fly films made in the 1950s and 60s are bad, especially the original, which is quite good. It’s just that by 1986, technology had advanced enough for director David Cronenberg to really explore the terror of the concept.

Leave it to the folks at Scream Factory to assemble every possibly bit of Fly goodness into one Blu-Ray set. Set for release on December 10th, the set includes the classic trilogy, Cronenberg’s remake, and its criminally underrated 1989 sequel The Fly II.

The Fly

While the 1958 original, Return of the Fly, and The Fly (1986) have all seen prior Blu-Ray releases, Curse of the Fly and The Fly II are seeing HD disc in the U.S. for the first time ever. Scream Factory has assembled a mammoth selection of extras, seen below.

The Fly (1958)

NEW Audio Commentary with author/film historian Steve Haberman & filmmaker/historian Constantine Nasr
Audio Commentary with actor David Hedison and film historian David Del Valle
Biography: Vincent Price
Fly Trap: Catching a Classic
Fox Movietone News
Theatrical Trailer

Return of the Fly (1959)

NEW Audio Commentary with actor David Frankham
NEW Audio Commentary with author/film historian Tom Weaver
Audio Commentary with actor Brett Halsey and film historian David Del Valle
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spot
Still Gallery

Curse of the Fly (1965)

NEW Audio Commentary with author/film historian Steve Haberman and filmmaker/historian Constantine Nasr
NEW interview with actress Mary Manson
NEW interview with continuity Renee Glynee
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spot
Still Gallery

The Fly (1986)

NEW Audio Commentary with author/film historian William Beard
NEW The Meshuggener Scientist – an interview with executive producer Mel Brooks
NEW Beauty and the Beast – an interview with producer Stuart Cornfeld
NEW A Tragic Opera – an interview with composer Howard Shore
NEW David’s Eyes – an interview with cinematographer Mark Irwin
NEW interview with casting director Deirdre Bowen
Audio Commentary with director David Cronenberg
Fear of the Flesh: The Making of THE FLY – covering all 3 stages of the production – Larva, Pupa and Metamorphosis
The Brundle Museum of Natural History with Chris Walas and Bob Burns
Deleted Scenes with Storyboard and Script versions
Extended Scenes
Alternate Ending
Test Footage (Main Titles, Lighting and Makeup Effects)
Vintage featurette/Profile on David Cronenberg
Still Galleries (Publicity, Behind-The-Scenes, Concept Art and Visual Effects)
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
George Langelaan’s short story
Charles Edward Pouge’s Original Screenplay
David Cronenberg’s Screenplay Rewrite
Magazine articles with photos and video
Trivia Track
Two Easter Eggs

The Fly II (1989)

NEW Fly in the Ointment – an interview with producer Stuart Cornfeld
NEW Original Visions – an interview with screenwriter Mick Garris
NEW Version 2.0 – an interview with screenwriter Ken Wheat
NEW Big and Gothic – an interview with composer Christopher Young
NEW Pretty Fly for A Fly Guy – an interview with special effects artist Tom Sullivan
NEW interview with cinematographer Robin Vidgeon
Interview with director Chris Walas
Interview with producer Steven-Charles Jaffe
Audio Commentary with director Chris Walas and film historian Bob Burns
Transformations: Looking Back at The Fly II
The Fly Papers: The Buzz on Hollywood’s Scariest Insect
Video Production Journal – a behind-the-scenes look at the special effects
Composer’s Master Class: Christopher Young
Storyboard to Film Comparisons with optional commentary by director Chris Walas
Vintage Featurette
Extended Press Kit Interviews with Eric Stoltz, Daphne Zuniga and Chris Walas
Alternate Ending
Deleted Scene
Teaser Trailer
Theatrical Trailer
Still Gallery
Storyboard Gallery

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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15 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

The Burning

The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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19 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

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Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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20 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Cameron McFarland

Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube