Back in 2017, Scream Factory released Willard (1971) and its sequel, Ben (1972) on respective Blu-rays, and back in November, they announced a new Blu-ray release for 2003's Willard, starring Crispin Glover as a man with a special connection to rats and a strong desire for vengeance against the humans that wronged him. Ahead of the Blu-ray's February 26th release, we've been provided with the full list of bonus features, including two new audio commentaries.
From the Press Release: "Crispin Glover leads the pack in Willard, a skin-crawling thriller that takes an unforgettable journey into the mind of a madman! Making its Blu-ray debut February 26th, 2019 from Scream Factory, the 2003 version of the classic 70s film comes loaded with new bonus features, including a new 2K scan of the original film elements, new interviews with writer/director Glen Morgan and director of photography Robert McLachlan, a new audio commentary with writer/director Glen Morgan and director of photography Robert McLachlan, a new audio commentary with animal trainers Mark Harden and David Allsberry of Animals for Hollywood, and a new featurette with behind-the-scenes footage from Animals for Hollywood. Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com
For years, Willard Stiles (Crispin Glover, The Wizard of Gore) has been trapped in a dead-end job with no friends and no future. Willard's life seems hopeless until he makes an eerie discovery: he shares a powerful bond with the rats that dwell in his basement. Now a guy who has been trampled in the rat race his entire life is suddenly ready to tear up the competition ... beginning with his boss.
Willard Bonus Features
- NEW 2K scan of the original film elements
- NEW Audio Commentary with writer/director Glen Morgan and director of photography Robert McLachlan
- NEW Audio Commentary with animal trainers Mark Harden and David Allsberry of Animals for Hollywood
- NEW The Road to Willard – an interview with writer/director Glen Morgan
- NEW Destination Willard – an interview with director of photography Robert McLachlan
- NEW The Rat Trainer’s Notebook – behind-the-scenes footage from Animals for Hollywood
- Audio Commentary with writer/director Glen Morgan, producer James Wong, actors Crispin Glover and R. Lee Ermey
- The Year of the Rat – a documentary on the making of WILLARD
- Rat People: Friends or Foes? – A Real Rat Documentary
- Deleted/Alternate Scenes with optional commentary
- Music Video BEN by Crispin Hellion Glover with optional commentary
- Behind-the-Scenes Footage and interviews from the electronic press kit
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots"
Theatrical trailer:
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