CARRIE (1976) 40th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Announced by Scream Factory

*Updated with the official press release.* This fall, Scream Factory will give horror fans an early Halloween treat with their 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition Blu-ray release of Brian De Palma's Carrie (1976).

Initially announced on EW, the Carrie Collector's Edition Blu-ray will be released on October 11th with a 4K scan of the movie's original negative and over three hours of extras for fans of the Stephen King adaptation to enjoy.

Similar to their 30th anniversary Return of the Living Dead Blu-ray, Scream Factory will also release Carrie in both a regular Collector's Edition and a Deluxe Limited Edition with an exclusive second slipcover, poster, and shipping of the film three weeks before its release.

Press Release: Los Angeles, CA - In 1976, Carrie, the “absolutely spellbinding horror movie” (Roger Ebert) directed by Brian DePalma (Scarface, The Untouchables, Dressed to Kill) and based on the best-selling Stephen King novel, premiered in theaters, forever changing the landscape of horror films, and launching much of its outstanding cast into stardom. On October 11, 2016, the SCREAM FACTORY™ home entertainment brand celebrates the 40th anniversary of the film with a 2-disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray release which includes a brand new 4K scan of the film and nearly 3 hours of bonus material.

The first film adaptation of a Stephen King book, Carrie was a box office hit, garnering Academy Award® nominations for the up and coming star Sissy Spacek (Coal Miner’s Daughter), and film veteran Piper Laurie (The Hustler), a rare accomplishment for the horror genre at the time. Featuring the first major film roles for John Travolta, who was then starring in TV’s Welcome Back Kotter, Nancy Allen (RoboCop) and William Katt (The Greatest American Hero), Carrie was also the big screen debut for Amy Irving (Yentl), P.J. Soles (Halloween) and Betty Buckley (Eight Is Enough).

At the center of the film’s terror is Carrie (Spacek), a high school loner with no confidence, no friends... and no idea about the extent of her secret powers of telekinesis. But when her psychotic mother and sadistic classmates finally go too far, the once-shy teen becomes an unrestrained, vengeance-seeking powerhouse who, with the help of her 'special gift,' causes all hell to break loose in a famed cinematic frenzy of blood, fire and brimstone.

Over the last 40 years the ultimate revenge fantasy has become one of the all-time great horror classics, and Carrie is now, finally, offered as a definitive, two-disc Collector’s Edition Blu-ray.

Special features:

• NEW 4K Scan Of The Original Negative

• NEW interviews with writer Laurence D. Cohen, editor Paul Hirsch, actors Piper Laurie, P.J. Soles, Nancy Allen, Betty Buckley, William Katt, Edie McClurg, casting director Harriet B. Helberg and director of photography Mario Tosi

• NEW Horror’s Hallowed Grounds – Revisiting The Film’s Original Locations

• Acting Carrie - Interviews With Actors Sissy Spacek, Amy Irving, Betty Buckley, Nancy Allen, William Katt, Piper Laurie, Priscilla Pointer and P.J. Soles And Art Director Jack Fisk And Director Brian De Palma

• Visualizing Carrie - Interviews With Brian De Palma, Jack Fisk, Lawrence D. Cohen, Paul Hirsch

• A Look At “Carrie: The Musical”

• Original Theatrical Trailer

• Carrie Franchise Trailer Gallery

• TV Spots

• Radio Spots

• Still Gallery – Rare Behind-The-Scenes Photos

• Stephen King And The Evolution Of Carrie Text Gallery

***SHOUT FACTORY.COM SITE EXCLUSIVE OFFER***

Fans of the film will want to take note of two exclusive offers on the release—which are only available at www.shoutfactory.com while supplies last.

STANDARD OFFER

• Receive the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray with slipcover
• Receive a limited-edition 18” x 24” poster of the newly-designed art from artist Nat Marsh
• Product will be shipped two weeks earlier than National Street date of October 11th

Pre-order @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/film/film-horror/carrie-collector-s-edition

DELUXE OFFER (Limited to 2,000 orders only – pictured below)

• Receive the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray with slipcover
• Receive a limited-edition 18” x 24” poster of the newly-designed art from Nat Marsh
• Product will be shipped three weeks earlier than National Street date of October 11th
• Receive a second slipcover—made exclusively for this promotion and newly-designed from artist Joel Robinson
• Receive a second 18” x 24” poster of the newly designed art from Joel Robinson

Pre-order @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/film/film-horror/carrie-deluxe-limited-edition

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