B-movie horror series “Critters” is getting a 4-Disc Collectors Edition Blu-ray release from Arrow in December
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On December 2nd you’ll be able to pick up this new 4-disc Collectors Edition release of original 4 films in the the Critters series, with a nice selection of new and archive extras.
Pre-orders are live right now. At the time of writing, Rarewaves is your cheapest pre-order option.
Pre-order: Arrow | Zavvi | HMV | Rarewaves
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The Krites have landed! Carnivorous creatures from outer space! Vicious vermin with very sharp teeth! The beloved sci-fi/comedy-horror franchise makes its UK Blu-ray debut in this special edition box set from Arrow Video.
A smart homage to 1950’s B-movies, Critters sees a group of small but toothy extra terrestrials escape from an alien prison and land in small-town America with two shape-shifting bounty hunters in hot pursuit. Directed by Stephen Herek (Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure) and starring genre stalwarts Dee Wallace (The Howling) and M. Emmet Walsh (Blood Simple), the film was a smash-hit on home video, launching a franchise for the ravenous furry fiends. Two years later, Critters 2: The Main Course sees the Krites come back for seconds as leftover eggs hatch and attack the rural town of Grover’s Bend. Directed by Mick Garris (Sleepwalkers) with a script co-written by David Twohy (Pitch Black), Critters 2 is one big ball of toothy delight.
Celebrated horror author and screenwriter David J. Schow (The Crow) comes aboard for Critters 3, bringing the Krites to the big city. Marking the feature film debut of none other than Leonardo DiCaprio (Django Unchained), it was shot simultaneously with the darker, less comedic Critters 4, in which the ferocious furballs battle series stalwart Charlie (Don Opper, Android) in outer space, featuring a cast that includes Angela Bassett (Strange Days) and Brad Dourif (Child’s Play).
A four course feast of fun, fur, fear and fangs, served with a platter of new and archive extras to whet your appetite! Go on, get stuck in!
4-DISC LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of all four films
- Original lossless stereo 2.0 and 5.1 audio options
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- 60-page hardbound collectors book featuring new writing on the films by screenwriter Shane Bitterling and film critics Meagan Navarro and Heather Wixson plus select archival material
- Double-sided fold out posters for all four films
- Limited edition packaging with newly commissioned artwork by Pye Parr
- Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Pye Parr
DISC 1 – CRITTERS
- Brand new audio commentary by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain with screenwriter Shane Bitterling
- Archive audio commentary with producer Barry Opper and star Don Opper
- Archive audio commentary with Critter designers Charles Chiodo, Edward Chiodo and Stephen Chiodo
- They Bite!: The Making of Critters documentary
- For Brian: A Tribute to Screenwriter Brian Domonic Muir featurette
- Behind-the-Scenes Footage
- Alternate Ending
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
- Image Gallery
DISC 2 – CRITTERS 2: THE MAIN COURSE
- Brand new audio commentary by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain
- Archive audio commentary with director Mick Garris
- Archive audio commentary with Critters designers Charles Chiodo, Edward Chiodo and Stephen Chiodo
- The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2 archive documentary
- Behind the Scenes Footage
- Additional TV Scenes
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spot
- Image Gallery
DISC 3 – CRITTERS 3
- Brand new audio commentary by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain
- Archive audio commentary with producer Barry Opper and star Don Opper
- You Are What They Eat: The Making of Critters 3, archive featurette
- Trailer
- Promo
- Image Gallery
DISC 4 – CRITTERS 4
- Brand new audio commentary by film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain
- Archive audio commentary with producer director Rupert Harvey
- Space Madness: The Making of Critters 4 archive featurette
- Trailer
- Image Gallery
