In addition to their Dracula: Prince of Darkness Collector's Edition Blu-ray coming out this December, Scream Factory is also unleashing 1979's Dracula (starring Frank Langella) on a Collector's Edition Blu-ray on November 26th, and we've been provided with the full list of bonus features for fans to sink their teeth into, including a plethora of new interviews:
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – Dracula comes to Blu-ray™ Scream Factory-style on November 26, dripping with exquisite new bonus features (full list below) and a new 4K scan of the original best available film elements. Customers ordering from ShoutFactory.com will receive an exclusive 18x24 rolled poster featuring brand new artwork, available while supplies last.
Throughout history, Dracula has filled the hearts of men with fear and the hearts of women with desire. In this stylish production of Bram Stoker’s classic gothic horror tale, Frank Langella, reprises his electrifying, award-winning stage performance as the bloodthirsty Count Dracula as he goes in search of his ultimate bride. Meanwhile, the renowned and relentless vampire hunter, Professor Van Helsing (Sir Laurence Olivier), seeks to end the dark prince’s reign of terror over the citizens of Transylvania. Featuring an all-star cast, fine direction and a superbly atmospheric score by the great John Williams, Dracula is an unforgettable adaption of one of the most enduring horror legends of all time.
DRACULA Bonus Features
Disc 1 – Desaturated color timing:
· NEW introduction by director John Badham
· NEW King of My Kind - an interview with John Badham
· NEW What Sad Music – an interview with writer W.D. Richter
· NEW Dracula’s Guest - an interview with camera assistant Jim Alloway
· NEW interview with editor John Bloom
· NEW interview with make-up artist Peter Robb-King
· NEW interview with hair stylist Colin Jamison
· NEW interview with assistant director Anthony Waye
· NEW interview with production manager Hugh Harlow
· Audio Commentary with director John Badham
· The Revamping of Dracula featuretteDisc 2 – Original Theatrical Color timing:
· NEW 4K scan of the original film elements
· NEW introduction by director John Badham
· NEW Audio Commentary by film historian/filmmaker Constantine Nasr
· Theatrical Trailer
· Radio Spots
· Still GalleryAbout Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s entertainment offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials. In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast entertainment distribution network which delivers culturally relevant programming, movie and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America and across multiple platforms. Shout! Factory owns and operates Shout! Studios, Scream Factory, Shout! Factory Kids, Shout! Factory Films, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Timeless Media Group and Shout! Factory TV. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Los Angeles, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.
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