Fans of “animal attack” films will have plenty of reasons to smile with Severin Films’ Spring lineup.
GRIZZLY
Leading the way is “Grizzly.” A Jaws-riff about an 18-foot grizzly bear that terrorizes visitors of a National Forest. Cult icon Christopher George stars as the park ranger that goes to war with the massive man-eating beast. At the time of its release, “Grizzly” earned $38 million worldwide, setting an independent box office record that it would hold for two years before being surpassed by John Carpenter’s Halloween.
Bonus Materials:
• Audio Commentary with Mondo Digital’s Nathaniel Thompson and Film Writer Troy Howarth
• The Grizzly Details – Interview with Producer David Sheldon and Actress Joan McCall
• The Towering Fury – Interview with Actor Tom Arcuragi
• ‘Nightmare USA’ Author Stephen Thrower on the Career of William Girdler
• Movie Making in the Wilderness – Vintage Behind-the-Scenes Making Of
• Jaws with Claws – Archival Making Of GRIZZLY Featurette
• Radio Spots
• Trailers
• Audio Commentary with Producer David Sheldon and Actress Joan McCall
Available on Blu-ray May 18th
DAY OF THE ANIMALS
In “Day of the Animals,” the destruction of the Earth’s ozone layer leads to increased radiation exposure. Animals exposed to this radiation become highly aggressive towards humans. George once again stars, but in addition to fighting a slew of animals, he is also forced to deal with an unhinged Leslie Nielsen.
Bonus Materials:
• Audio Commentary with Lee Gambin, Author of ‘Massacred by Mother Nature: Exploring the Natural Horror Film’
• Nature Boy – Interview with Actor Bobby Porter
• Against Nature – Interview with Actor Andrew Stevens
• Monty Cox Unleashed – Interview with Animal Wrangler Monty Cox
• Something Was Out There: Day of the Animals 30 Years Later – Archival Making Of DAY OF THE ANIMALS Featurette
• Alternate Opening Title Sequence SOMETHING IS OUT THERE
• TV Spot
• Trailers
• Radio Spot
• Audio Commentary with Actors Lynda Day George and Jon Cedar, Moderated by EVIL DEAD II Co-Writer Scott Spiegel
• ‘Nightmare USA’ Author Stephen Thrower on the Career of Distributor Edward L. Montoro
Available on Blu-ray May 18th
DEEP BLOOD
Italian sharksploitation entry “Deep Blood” gets in on the animal madness as well. Dubbed as the “Z movie version of “Jaws,” “Deep Blood” is an ultra bizarre mishmash of genres – even by Italian cinema standards – that could only be helmed by sleaze master, Joe D’Amato. Shot in Florida and Rome, and featuring performances from Charlie Brill and Mitzi McCall, “Deep Blood” is a deep water excursion not to be missed. Severin is proud to release this lost treasure scanned in 2K from the original negative for the first time.
Bonus Materials:
• Trailer
Available on Blu-ray for the first time ever April 27th
SANTA SANGRE
Finally, Severin presents Alejandro Jodorowsky’s avant-garde classic “Santa Sangre” in a way it’s never been seen before, with a limited edition 4-disc 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. It’s a surreal masterpiece about a former circus artist that recently escapes from a mental hospital. Over 8 hours of special features, both new and archival, and an exclusive soundtrack CD make this the ultimate edition of Jodorowsky’s epic odyssey.
Bonus Materials:
• FORGET EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN: The World of Santa Sangre – Feature-length documentary
with Co-Writer / Director Alejandro Jodorowsky, Actors Axel Jodorowsky, Blanca Guerra, Thelma Tixou,
Sabrina Dennison, Adan Jodorowsky, Elenka Tapia, and Teo Tapia
• New Blood – Alejandro Jodorowsky on the restoration of SANTA SANGRE
• Like A Phoenix – Interview with Producer Claudio Argento
• Holy Blood – Interview with Cinematographer Danielle Nannuzzi
• Mexican Magic – Interview with Executive Producer Angelo Iacono
• The Language of Editing – Interview with Editor Mauro Bonanni
• Innocence in Horror – Interview with Screenwriter Roberto Leoni
• Santa Sangre 30th Anniversary Celebration at Morbido Festival, Mexico City
• Audio Commentary with Alejandro Jodorowsky and Journalist Alan Jones
• Goyo Cárdenas Spree Killer – Documentary on the Real-Life Inspiration for SANTA SANGRE
• Jodorowsky 2003 Interview
• Jodorowsky on Stage Q & A
• Deleted Scenes with Director Commentary
• ECHECK – Adan Jodorowsky Short Film
• Simon Boswell Interviews Jodorowsky
• ‘Close Your Eyes’ Simon Boswell Music Video
• BLINK JODOROWSKY – Short by Simon Boswell
• Theatrical Trailer
Available on a 4-Disc Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Box Set including Blu-ray and Exclusive Soundtrack CD May 18th
