Ultimate Edition (Limited Edition Steelbook) on DVD
Second Sight
Posted: September 19th, 2008.
It is the most terrifying film ever made; a ground-breaking achievement in the horror genre and possibly the most infamous picture in cinema history. Finally released in a definitive format, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 3 Disc Seriously Ultimate Edition, is a monstrous release of Tobe Hoopers original classic, crammed with features, documentaries and interviews, remastered from a High Definition transfer and featuring 5.1, stereo and restored original mono audio tracks.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 3 Disc Seriously Ultimate Edition will be released in a stunning, limited edition steelbook set on 3 November 2008 by Second Sight.
Tobe Hoopers (Poltergeist) terrifying classic tells the story of a group of friends who take a road trip and find themselves at the mercy of a depraved, cannibalistic Texas clan, among them one of the icons of horror, the chain saw wielding Leatherface. An idyllic afternoon drive soon becomes a macabre nightmare, in the film that redefined horror.
Widely banned and causing outrage on its 1974 release The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has lost none of its power to shock and remains one of the most disturbing and terrifying pictures ever made.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 3 Disc Seriously Ultimate Edition fleshes out the process of creating the horrifying picture, featuring commentary by director Tobe Hooper, cinematographer Daniel Pearl and Leatherface himself Gunnar Hansen, with an additional commentary with actors Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Allen Danziger and art director Robert A. Burns. Also included are two brand new interviews, one with production manager Ron Bozman the other with actor Teri McMinn, also featured are documentaries, further interviews with the cast and crew, deleted scenes, outtakes, trailers and a great deal more. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 3 Disc Seriously Ultimate Edition is the biggest treat a horror fan will get.
EXTRA FEATURES: Commentary with Tobe Hooper, Daniel Pearl and Gunnar Hansen. Commntary with Marilyn Burns, Paul A Partain, Allen Danziger and Robert A. Burns. Off The Hook an interview with Teri McMinn. Interview with Production Manager Ron Bozman. The Shocking Truth documentary. A tour of the TCSM house with Gunnar Hansen. Shocking Truth outtakes. Flesh Wounds documentary. Interview with director Tobe Hooper. Interview with writer Kim Henkel. Alternative footage, outtakes and deleted scenes. Trailers, TV and radio spots. Posters, lobby cards and stills gallery
This title is released on November 3rd 2008, it runs for 80 minutes and retails for £19.99 on DVDbut is currently on Amazon at the link above for £12.98.
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