Blue Underground is a company that I have an extreme amount of respect for. These fine folks are continuously turning out quality film after quality film and Horror Society just recieved word that they have three new releases ready to hit the shelves in the coming months.
In August we will see a double feature blu with Hell of the Living Dead and Rats: Night of Terror. Check out the press release for that below:
Synopsis HELL OF THE LIVING DEAD:
When The Creeping Dead Devour The Living Flesh!
An accident at a chemical plant unleashes a horrific virus, and an elite SWAT team is sent to New Guinea to investigate. But when they arrive on the hellish island, they discover a plague of flesh-eating zombies as well as a beautiful female reporter who practices nude anthropology. Can the commandos survive this cannibal rampage, uncover a shocking government secret, and still find time for the occasional cross-dressing before the ravenous hordes of the living dead infect the entire world?
Directed by the notorious Bruno Mattei (THE OTHER HELL), this ‘80s Italian gut-muncher is infamous for its eye-popping gore, jaw-dropping dialogue and heart-stopping use of inappropriate stock footage. Also known as VIRUS, NIGHT OF THE ZOMBIES and even ZOMBIE CREEPING FLESH, HELL OF THE LIVING DEAD has been newly transferred in shocking High Definition from the original uncut and uncensored negative!
RATS: NIGHT OF TERROR: Mutants Of A Nuclear Disaster!
In the year 225 A.B. (After the Bomb), a group of post-apocalyptic bikers discover an abandoned research laboratory filled with food, water… and thousands of rats. But these are no ordinary vermin; these are super-intelligent mutant rodents with a ravenous appetite for human flesh. Can a bunch of heavily armed but not-too-bright human scavengers survive a night of terror against the most hungry and horrific predators on earth?
Directed by the notorious Bruno Mattei (WOMEN’S PRISON MASSACRE), this hilarious Italian shocker is filled with over-the-top gore, bottom-of-the-barrel dialogue and attacks by what appear to be thousands of painted guinea pigs, all capped with a twist ending that must be seen to be believed. Also known as RATS OF MANHATTAN and BLOOD KILL, RATS: NIGHT OF TERROR has been newly transferred in flesh-ripping High Definition from the original uncut and uncensored negative! Extra Features / Sell Points Extras: Bonded By Blood – Interviews with Co-Writer/Co-Director Claudio Fragasso and Stars Margit Evelyn Newton, Franco Garofalo, Ottaviano Dell’Acqua & Massimo Vanni Hell Rats Of The Living Dead – Interview with Director Bruno Mattei Theatrical Trailers Poster & Still Galleries
Two jaw-dropping shockers now available as a “Blood-Soaked Double Feature” Blu-ray! Brand new High Definition transfers from the original uncut and uncensored camera negatives Full 1080p HD Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio for the ultimate home theater experience Extensive online exposure on top websites, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, DVD Talk, Blu-ray.com, Fangoria, and many more From notorious Italian schlockmeisters Bruno Mattei (aka Vincent Dawn) (THE OTHER HELL, WOMEN’S PRISON MASSACRE, STRIKE COMMANDO) and Claudio Fragasso (aka Clyde Anderson) (TROLL 2, MONSTER DOG, AFTER DEATH) Stars EuroCult favorites Franco Garofalo (aka Frank Garfield) (HERCULES, THE OTHER HELL), José Gras (aka Robert O’Neil) (CONQUEST, MAD FOXES), Ottaviano Dell’Acqua (aka Richard Raymond) (ZOMBIE, BLASTFIGHTER), and Geretta Geretta (aka Janna Ryann) (DEMONS, MURDER ROCK)
September will see the release of Stagefright on DVD and BluRay. Check out the press release below:
Synopsis The Terrifying First Film from the Director of THE CHURCH and CEMETERY MAN
While a group of young actors rehearse a new musical about a mass murderer, a notorious psychopath escapes from a nearby insane asylum. But when the show’s director locks his cast in the theater overnight, the madman is accidentally locked inside as well. Now, a killer with acting in his blood has gone berserk for the blood of actors (including several scenes that EuroHorror fans worldwide consider to be the most violent of the decade) and the stage is set for one unforgettable evening of shock, suspense and unstoppable carnage.
STAGEFRIGHT marked the stunning directorial debut of Dario Argento protégé Michele Soavi and instantly sealed his reputation as the leader of Italian horror’s new generation of filmmakers. Also known as AQUARIUS, DELIRIA and BLOODY BIRD, this brutal shocker has been newly transferred in gore-drenched High Definition from the original uncut and uncensored negative and comes loaded with exclusive new Extras!
This blood-drenched shocker returns in an all-new Special Edition Blu-ray & DVD! Brand new High Definition transfer from the original uncut and uncensored camera negative Loaded with new Extras created especially for this release Extensive online exposure on top websites, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, DVD Talk, Blu-ray.com, Fangoria, and many more From acclaimed director Michele Soavi (THE CHURCH, THE DEVIL’S DAUGHTER, CEMETERY MAN) Stars EuroCult favorites David Brandon (DELIRIUM, BEYOND DARKNESS), Barbara Cupisti (OPERA, THE CHURCH), and Giovanni Lombardo Radice (CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD, CANNIBAL FEROX, THE CHURCH)
October will see the release of Companeros. Check out the press release for that one below:
Fate brought them together… Greed made them inseparable… Violence made them COMPAñEROS!
Yodlaf Peterson (Franco Nero of DJANGO) is a suave Swedish arms dealer with a love for fast money. Vasco (Tomas Milian of TRAFFIC) is a trigger-happy Mexican bandit with a hate for suave Swedish arms dealers. But when the two men team up to kidnap a professor who holds the key to a fortune in gold, they find themselves hunted by the American army, stalked by a marijuana-crazed sadist (Academy Award® winner Jack Palance) and trapped in the middle of a revolution about to explode. Can these two enemies blast their way across Mexico together without killing each other first?
Written and directed by the legendary Sergio Corbucci (DJANGO, THE GREAT SILENCE), COMPAñEROS is a once-in-a-lifetime teaming of the two greatest European stars in ‘Spaghetti Western’ history. Fernando Rey (THE FRENCH CONNECTION) and Karin Schubert (BLACK EMANUELLE) co-star in this action-packed comedy classic that also features a remarkable score by Ennio Morricone (THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY). Now freshly transferred in gorgeous High Definition from the original negative, COMPAñEROS is presented here in both its English and full-length Italian Versions for the first time ever!
The classic Sergio Corbucci ‘Spaghetti Western’ is now available on High Definition Blu-ray Disc, containing both its English and full-length Italian Versions! Brand new High Definition transfer from the original camera negative Full 1080p HD Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio for the ultimate home theater experience Extensive online exposure on top websites, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, DVD Talk, Blu-ray.com, and many more From legendary director Sergio Corbucci (DJANGO, THE GREAT SILENCE, NAVAJO JOE) Stars Franco Nero (DJANGO, CAMELOT, DIE HARD 2), Tomas Milian (THE BIG GUNDOWN, DJANGO KILL, TRAFFIC), Academy Award® winner Jack Palance (CITY SLICKERS, BATMAN, CONTEMPT), Fernando Rey (THE FRENCH CONNECTION, THE DISCREET CHARM OF THE BOURGEOISIE), and Karin Schubert (BLUEBEARD, BLACK EMANUELLE)
Mark your calenders and keep an eye out for these amazing releases. Blue Underground does not disappoint so be ready to grab these fine films when available!
