Blue Underground Thread

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Rob4

some people talkin about bad artwork on another thread but look at this crock of shit - one picture depicts a part of the movie that lasts about 2 minutes at the end and the other picture depicts a memorable moment but with no zombies in sight. sheesh talk about not capturing the spirit of the movie?

Yeah.Agree.
Good thing is though,these are more likely reversible.
Old Bill is doing a German move by having a cover A and a cover B.

[keirarts]

Originally Posted by The Reaper Man@Cult Labs

Yeah.Agree.
Good thing is though,these are more likely reversible.
Old Bill is doing a German move by having a cover A and a cover B.

I can't remember the specific film but one of the German hardbox collectors sets had a stand so you could store all the variant covers of the same release you had bought. I had a little online row with someone about this a while back. Sure your not obliged to buy all of them but the mindset of the collector will mean that plenty of collectors out there will buy them all. Arrow get a lot of static for the expensive collectors releases they put out but at least they're only asking you to buy them once. I remember back in the 90's with the comic book speculators bubble when most comic companies put out titles with multiple covers to appeal to speculators wanting to buy something they could then sell on for a spectacular mark up a few years down the line and people like me with the completist mentality.

[Boo Radley]

Originally Posted by Rob4

some people talkin about bad artwork on another thread but look at this crock of shit - one picture depicts a part of the movie that lasts about 2 minutes at the end and the other picture depicts a memorable moment but with no zombies in sight. sheesh talk about not capturing the spirit of the movie?

I dunno, I quite like them! Personally I think both look better than that crappy hand coming out of the ground and that orange abomination of the steelbook. Meh, different strokes an' all that!

[keirarts]

The only acceptable art imo


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[Rik]

Yeah, that’s always been my favourite artwork for ZFE

[Paul Zombie]

Originally Posted by keirarts

The only acceptable art imo


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That is the best art that i know and love. and that i always remember from the vipco release

[Dave Boy]

I have the original quad poster.

[Susan Foreman]

Originally Posted by Rik

Also, some more details about their rerelease of Maniac:

“Streets 11/13 from Blue Underground!
- Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig and Co-Producer Andrew W. Garroni
- Audio Commentary #2 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Editor Lorenzo Marinelli, and Joe Spinell’s Assistant Luke Walter
- NEW – Returning to the Scene of the Crime with William Lustig
- NEW – MANIAC Outtakes Featurette
- Anna and the Killer – Interview with Star Caroline Munro
- The Death Dealer – Interview with Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini
- Dark Notes – Interview with Composer Jay Chattaway
- Maniac Men – Interview with Songwriters Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky
- Theatrical Trailers, TV Spots, Radio Spots
- Mr. Robbie: Maniac 2 Promo Reel
- The Joe Spinell Story
- MANIAC Publicity
- MANIAC Controversy
- BONUS CD – MANIAC Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Jay Chattaway
- BONUS Collectable Booklet with new essay by author Michael Gingold

Full specs

• NEW 3-Disc Set includes Blu-ray with NEW 4K restoration of the flim + DVD + CD
• NEW! Collectable Booklet with new essay by author Michael Gingold
• NEW! Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD with MANIAC score by Jay Chattaway
• Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig and Co-Producer Andrew W. Garroni
• Audio Commentary #2 with Co-Producer/Director William Lustig, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Editor Lorenzo Marinelli, and Joe Spinell assistant Luke Walter
• NEW! Maniac Outtakes Featurette
• NEW! Returning to the Scene of the Crime with William Lustig
• The Joe Spinell Story (49:12 )
• MANIAC PUBLICITY: 'Paul Wunder' Radio Interview with William Lustig, Joe Spinell, and Carline Munro (19:11)
  - William Lustig on 'Movie Madness' (47:18)
  - Joe Spinell at Cannes (0:44)
  - Joe Spinell on 'The Joe Franklin Show' (13:13)
  - Caroline Munro TV Interview (2:54)
• MANIAC CONTROVERSY: A selection of archival broadcast TV news clips, interviews and reactions to the film. (41:15)
• Mr. Robbie: 'Maniac 2' Promo Reel (7:28)
• Maniac Men Interview with Songwriters Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky (10:38)
• Dark Notes Interview with Composer Jay Chattaway (12:13)
• The Death Dealer Interview with Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini (12:11)
• Anna and the Killer Interview with Star Caroline Munro (13:08)
• Theatrical Trailers
• TV Spots
• Radio Spots

[Susan Foreman]

Zombie | DVDCompare

"Without question, the only possible rating that could be given this one of a kind horror film is a resounding "A". Current fans that are accustomed to all the CGI special effects may not appreciate the skills that are invoked with bringing this film to the screen properly. Imagine what it was like to be a film goer in 1979 and to see this unforgettable film on the big screen. Your mind would truly be blown once and for all! In short, forget all previous copies of this film, the Blue Underground Limited Edition Blu-ray is the only one that is worth owning. I am going to toss my old DVD copy in the trash!"

The Film: A
Video: A
Audio: A
Extras: A+
Overall: A

[Susan Foreman]

Maniac | DVDCompare

"You can call me a sick fan because of my loyalty to this film, but this is the truest performance of a mentally deranged killer and Spinell’s performance is pure horror gold!"

The Film: A
Video: B+
Audio: A
Extras: A+
Overall: A