Chicago – Is Adam Green the next great horror director? There are many fans of the genre who love to make the case of the current-and-future importance of Green, pointing to films like “Frozen,” “Spiral,” and, most of all, “Hatchet” as their evidence. To some, including this horror junkie, the jury is still out. Watching Green’s breakthrough film, now available on Blu-ray, it’s easy to see what people adore about Green and what he still needs to work on.
Blu-Ray Rating: 3.5/5.0
Horror fans love filmmakers who express the passion they feel for the genre and there’s no denying Adam Green’s commitment to scream queens, slasher icons, and glorious gore. It comes through in every frame of the tale of Victor Crowley, a maniacal creation that wanders the swamps of New Orleans looking for hapless victims to eviscerate. Co-starring Joel David Moore (“Avatar”) and featuring cameos from horror icons Tony Todd,...
Blu-Ray Rating: 3.5/5.0
Horror fans love filmmakers who express the passion they feel for the genre and there’s no denying Adam Green’s commitment to scream queens, slasher icons, and glorious gore. It comes through in every frame of the tale of Victor Crowley, a maniacal creation that wanders the swamps of New Orleans looking for hapless victims to eviscerate. Co-starring Joel David Moore (“Avatar”) and featuring cameos from horror icons Tony Todd,...
- 9/13/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
You can win a Free copy of the brand new Hatchet and Evil Dead on Blu Ray just by answering this little ol' question in the form of a comment below:
Which is better, Hatchet, or Evil Dead? Why?
Only two winners, so go ahead and answer. You might win. If you do, you'll be contacted by the editor and sent your winnings. Lucky you!
What you'll win:
Evil Dead on Blu Ray!!! With two brand-new hi-def transfers personally supervised and approved by Sam Raimi and an all-new audio commentary featuring Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell. Includes Limited Edition DVD packed with 3 hours of original bonus features!
Special features include:
On the Blu-ray:
All-new audio commentary with writer/director Sam Raimi, producer Robert Tapert and star Bruce Campbell
On the special-features DVD:
One By One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
The Evil Dead...
Which is better, Hatchet, or Evil Dead? Why?
Only two winners, so go ahead and answer. You might win. If you do, you'll be contacted by the editor and sent your winnings. Lucky you!
What you'll win:
Evil Dead on Blu Ray!!! With two brand-new hi-def transfers personally supervised and approved by Sam Raimi and an all-new audio commentary featuring Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell. Includes Limited Edition DVD packed with 3 hours of original bonus features!
Special features include:
On the Blu-ray:
All-new audio commentary with writer/director Sam Raimi, producer Robert Tapert and star Bruce Campbell
On the special-features DVD:
One By One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
The Evil Dead...
- 9/4/2010
- by Superheidi
- Planet Fury
An old classic and a new favorite are coming to BluRay in the next couple weeks and you could win both. Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead hits Blu tomorrow while Adam Green's Hatchet arrives September 7th and a pair of lucky Twitch readers will win a copy of both. But before I tell you how, here's what's on these new editions:
Evil Dead Blu-ray
In Stores August 31st
Sam Raimi's iconic classic finally arrives on Blu-ray August 31st! Two brand-new hi-def transfers personally supervised and approved by Sam Raimi and an all-new audio commentary featuring Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell
Two brand-new hi-def transfers personally supervised and approved by Sam Raimi and an all-new audio commentary featuring Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell. Includes Limited Edition DVD packed with 3 hours of original bonus features!
Special features include:
• On the Blu-ray:
o All-new audio commentary with writer/director Sam Raimi,...
Evil Dead Blu-ray
In Stores August 31st
Sam Raimi's iconic classic finally arrives on Blu-ray August 31st! Two brand-new hi-def transfers personally supervised and approved by Sam Raimi and an all-new audio commentary featuring Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell
Two brand-new hi-def transfers personally supervised and approved by Sam Raimi and an all-new audio commentary featuring Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell. Includes Limited Edition DVD packed with 3 hours of original bonus features!
Special features include:
• On the Blu-ray:
o All-new audio commentary with writer/director Sam Raimi,...
- 8/30/2010
- Screen Anarchy
One of the more anticipated Blu-Ray releases of the year is Anchor Bay's high definition treatment of Hatchet, and to whet your whistle we have a commentary clip for you!
From the Press Release
Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly announces the Blu-ray release of Adam Green’s slasher classic Hatchet on September 7, 2010. A fan favorite ever since its 2007 debut, the cult hit not only assembled some of the greatest modern horror film actors around but gave film and horror fans the first new horror icon in a generation: Victor Crowley! Get all the details inside.
With a stellar cast including Joel David Moore (Avatar), Mercedes McNab (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Richard Riehle (Office Space), and horror cinema legends Robert “Freddy Krueger” Englund, Tony “Candyman” Todd, with Kane “Jason Voorhees” Hodder as Victor Crowley, Hatchet is a gory throwback to the classic 1980s slasher/creature horror films. Hatchet on Blu-ray™ features an...
From the Press Release
Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly announces the Blu-ray release of Adam Green’s slasher classic Hatchet on September 7, 2010. A fan favorite ever since its 2007 debut, the cult hit not only assembled some of the greatest modern horror film actors around but gave film and horror fans the first new horror icon in a generation: Victor Crowley! Get all the details inside.
With a stellar cast including Joel David Moore (Avatar), Mercedes McNab (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Richard Riehle (Office Space), and horror cinema legends Robert “Freddy Krueger” Englund, Tony “Candyman” Todd, with Kane “Jason Voorhees” Hodder as Victor Crowley, Hatchet is a gory throwback to the classic 1980s slasher/creature horror films. Hatchet on Blu-ray™ features an...
- 8/27/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Anchor Bay Entertainment and Adam Green are very excited to announce that Victor Crowley will be coming to us in glorious 1080p Blu-ray goodness this September 7th. This is original slasher madness combined with a high-def transfer, can you ask for anymore?...
The blu-ray will consist of a high-definition transfer of the unrated “Director’s Cut” with Dolby True HD 5.1 high-resolution audio and will include all the bonus features from the original DVD release Plus all-new commentary with co-producer/writer/director/Lord of the horror underworld Adam Green and Victor Crowley himself, Kane Hodder.
Special Bonus Features:
-New Audio Commentary with Co-Producer/Writer/Director Adam Green and Star Kane Hodder
-Audio Commentary with Co-Producer/Writer/Director Adam Green, Co-Producer/Cinematographer Will Barratt and Actors Tamara Feldman, Joel David Moore and Deon Richmond
-The Making of Hatchet
-Meeting Victor Crowley: An in-depth look at the creation of a new...
The blu-ray will consist of a high-definition transfer of the unrated “Director’s Cut” with Dolby True HD 5.1 high-resolution audio and will include all the bonus features from the original DVD release Plus all-new commentary with co-producer/writer/director/Lord of the horror underworld Adam Green and Victor Crowley himself, Kane Hodder.
Special Bonus Features:
-New Audio Commentary with Co-Producer/Writer/Director Adam Green and Star Kane Hodder
-Audio Commentary with Co-Producer/Writer/Director Adam Green, Co-Producer/Cinematographer Will Barratt and Actors Tamara Feldman, Joel David Moore and Deon Richmond
-The Making of Hatchet
-Meeting Victor Crowley: An in-depth look at the creation of a new...
- 8/12/2010
- by Keepers of the Bid
- Horrorbid
In just a few short weeks, Adam Green's Hatchet will finally be hitting Blu-ray high definition! To celebrate being able to see all the gore in as fine a detail as possible, we have an exclusive clip from the film's all new commentary track for you!
From the Press Release
Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly announces the Blu-ray release of Adam Green’s slasher classic Hatchet on September 7, 2010. A fan favorite ever since its 2007 debut, the cult hit not only assembled some of the greatest modern horror film actors around but gave film and horror fans the first new horror icon in a generation: Victor Crowley! Get all the details inside.
With a stellar cast including Joel David Moore (Avatar), Mercedes McNab (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Richard Riehle (Office Space), and horror cinema legends Robert “Freddy Krueger” Englund, Tony “Candyman” Todd, with Kane “Jason Voorhees” Hodder as Victor Crowley, Hatchet...
From the Press Release
Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly announces the Blu-ray release of Adam Green’s slasher classic Hatchet on September 7, 2010. A fan favorite ever since its 2007 debut, the cult hit not only assembled some of the greatest modern horror film actors around but gave film and horror fans the first new horror icon in a generation: Victor Crowley! Get all the details inside.
With a stellar cast including Joel David Moore (Avatar), Mercedes McNab (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Richard Riehle (Office Space), and horror cinema legends Robert “Freddy Krueger” Englund, Tony “Candyman” Todd, with Kane “Jason Voorhees” Hodder as Victor Crowley, Hatchet...
- 8/11/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Hatchet DVD PosterThe Blu-Ray special features for Adam Green's (Frozen) Hatchet have been revealed. The Blu-Ray moves to stores September 7th and many of the extras on the DVD of the film will be carried over to the Blu-Ray disc. The Blu-Ray will be available on Dolby True HD 5.1 Surround Sound and Green will give his thoughts on the shoot along with star Kane Hodder (Dead Noon, Horror). Some other highlights included are a making of featurette entitled "The Making of Hatchet" and a short clip called "Guts and Gore," which will show off some of the special effects from the production. Dread Central's Johnny Butane has described the film as "a very well done slasher film." So, have a look inside at all the features included and the film's trailer below until the Blu-Ray is available on store shelves
The synopsis for Hatchet here:
"A motley crew of...
The synopsis for Hatchet here:
"A motley crew of...
- 6/27/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
We told y'all a few months ago that Anchor Bay was finally releasing Adam Green's Hatchet to Blu-ray and today we have the specs for you. September 7th can't get here fast enough!
From the Press Release:
Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly announces the Blu-ray release of Adam Green’s slasher classic Hatchet on September 7, 2010. A fan favorite ever since its 2007 debut, the cult hit not only assembled some of the greatest modern horror film actors around but gave film and horror fans the first new horror icon in a generation: Victor Crowley! Get all the details inside.
With a stellar cast including Joel David Moore (Avatar), Mercedes McNab (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Richard Riehle (Office Space), and horror cinema legends Robert “Freddy Krueger” Englund, Tony “Candyman” Todd, with Kane “Jason Voorhees” Hodder as Victor Crowley, Hatchet is a gory throwback to the classic 1980s slasher/creature horror films. Hatchet...
From the Press Release:
Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly announces the Blu-ray release of Adam Green’s slasher classic Hatchet on September 7, 2010. A fan favorite ever since its 2007 debut, the cult hit not only assembled some of the greatest modern horror film actors around but gave film and horror fans the first new horror icon in a generation: Victor Crowley! Get all the details inside.
With a stellar cast including Joel David Moore (Avatar), Mercedes McNab (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Richard Riehle (Office Space), and horror cinema legends Robert “Freddy Krueger” Englund, Tony “Candyman” Todd, with Kane “Jason Voorhees” Hodder as Victor Crowley, Hatchet is a gory throwback to the classic 1980s slasher/creature horror films. Hatchet...
- 6/26/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Anchor Bay Entertainment and Adam Green are very excited to announce that Victor Crowley will be coming to us in glorious 1080p Blu-ray goodness this September 7th. This is original slasher madness combined with a high-def transfer, can you ask for anymore?...
The blu-ray will consist of a high-definition transfer of the unrated “Director’s Cut” with Dolby True HD 5.1 high-resolution audio and will include all the bonus features from the original DVD release Plus all-new commentary with co-producer/writer/director/Lord of the horror underworld Adam Green and Victor Crowley himself, Kane Hodder.
Special Bonus Features:
-New Audio Commentary with Co-Producer/Writer/Director Adam Green and Star Kane Hodder
-Audio Commentary with Co-Producer/Writer/Director Adam Green, Co-Producer/Cinematographer Will Barratt and Actors Tamara Feldman, Joel David Moore and Deon Richmond
-The Making of Hatchet
-Meeting Victor Crowley: An in-depth look at the creation of a new...
The blu-ray will consist of a high-definition transfer of the unrated “Director’s Cut” with Dolby True HD 5.1 high-resolution audio and will include all the bonus features from the original DVD release Plus all-new commentary with co-producer/writer/director/Lord of the horror underworld Adam Green and Victor Crowley himself, Kane Hodder.
Special Bonus Features:
-New Audio Commentary with Co-Producer/Writer/Director Adam Green and Star Kane Hodder
-Audio Commentary with Co-Producer/Writer/Director Adam Green, Co-Producer/Cinematographer Will Barratt and Actors Tamara Feldman, Joel David Moore and Deon Richmond
-The Making of Hatchet
-Meeting Victor Crowley: An in-depth look at the creation of a new...
- 6/25/2010
- by admin
- Horrorbid
Finally after what seems like too long, Adam Green's popular slasher flick Hatchet is making the jump to Blu-ray high definition, and we've got the lowdown on everything that you need to know!
From the Press Release
Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly announces the Blu-ray release of Adam Green’s slasher classic Hatchet on September 7, 2010. A fan favorite ever since its 2007 debut, the cult hit not only assembled some of the greatest modern horror film actors around but gave film and horror fans the first new horror icon in a generation: Victor Crowley! Get all the details inside.
With a stellar cast including Joel David Moore (Avatar), Mercedes McNab (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Richard Riehle (Office Space), and horror cinema legends Robert “Freddy Krueger” Englund, Tony “Candyman” Todd, with Kane “Jason Voorhees” Hodder as Victor Crowley, Hatchet is a gory throwback to the classic 1980s slasher/creature horror films. Hatchet...
From the Press Release
Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly announces the Blu-ray release of Adam Green’s slasher classic Hatchet on September 7, 2010. A fan favorite ever since its 2007 debut, the cult hit not only assembled some of the greatest modern horror film actors around but gave film and horror fans the first new horror icon in a generation: Victor Crowley! Get all the details inside.
With a stellar cast including Joel David Moore (Avatar), Mercedes McNab (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Richard Riehle (Office Space), and horror cinema legends Robert “Freddy Krueger” Englund, Tony “Candyman” Todd, with Kane “Jason Voorhees” Hodder as Victor Crowley, Hatchet is a gory throwback to the classic 1980s slasher/creature horror films. Hatchet...
- 6/25/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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