June’s home entertainment releases are kicking off in grand fashion this week, as horror and sci-fi fans have a lot to look forward to with the new arrivals on Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday. Scream Factory is keeping busy with a double dose of terror with their releases of The Abandoned (in conjunction with IFC Midnight) and The Funhouse Massacre, and for those of you who may have missed the supernatural thriller in theaters earlier this year, The Other Side of the Door is making its way to both Blu and DVD courtesy of 20th Century Fox.
If you consider yourself something of a Star Trek fan, Paramount is distributing the Director’s Cut of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on Blu-ray this week as well as the complete run of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which arrives on Blu for the first time ever this Tuesday.
Other notable titles for June 7th include the 4K releases of Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, and Independence Day, as well as the home media releases of Dead 7, Monsterland, The Offering, and several DVD sets from Mill Creek Entertainment (for those who are looking to stock up on cult films and aren't huge sticklers for quality, these are great options).
The Abandoned (Scream Factory/IFC Midnight, Blu-ray & DVD)
Take a terrifying plunge into the warped mind of a disturbed young woman. Desperate to get her life back on track, the unstable Streak (Louisa Kraus, Martha Marcy May Marlene) takes a job as a security guard, working the graveyard shift at a once upscale, now abandoned apartment complex. But on her first night on duty, she discovers a horrifying presence lurking deep within the bowels of the decaying building. With her nerves already on edge, Streak must confront demons both real and imagined as she struggles to keep a grip on her sanity. Jason Patric (The Losers, Narc) co-stars in this harrowing thrill ride.
Special Features Include Deleted Scenes, Alternate Ending and Theatrical Trailer.
The Funhouse Massacre (Scream Factory, Blu-ray & DVD)
On Halloween night, a group of the United States’ most notorious serial killers escape from Statesville Asylum and descend upon a giant funhouse whose theme is based on their different reigns of terror. The unsuspecting carnival patrons think that the carnage created at the park is just part of the show… until they become part of the main attraction. The only people left to stop the killers are a rag-tag group of college kids, a clueless deputy (Ben Begley, The Hungover Games) and the local sheriff (Scottie Thompson, Skyline, Before I Wake), who seems to have a strange attachment to the leader of the maniacs, the silver-tongued devil "Mental Manny", (Jere Burns, Justified, Angie Tribeca).
This chilling thriller features supporting turns by horror icons Clint Howard (Evilspeak, The Lords of Salem), Courtney Gains (Children of the Corn, The ’Burbs) and A Nightmare on Elm Street’s Robert Englund as the warden.
Special Features Include Audio Commentary with director Andy Palmer, producer Warner Davis, and actors Clint Howard and Courtney Gains, Popcorn Talk’s Video Commentary with director Andy Palmer and co-writers/co-stars Ben Begley, and Renee Dorian, A Day on the Set, Production Diaries and Theatrical Trailer.
Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II 4K Ultra HD Remasters (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray)
Ghostbusters: University parapsychologists Dr. Peter Venkman (Murray), Dr. Raymond Stanz (Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Ramis) lose a research grant when their experiment methodology is proven to be bogus. The team decides to go into business for themselves and open ‘Ghostbusters,’ a ghost removal service. After struggling to get on their feet, they are summoned to investigate the strange happenings in Dana Barrett’s (Weaver) Central Park West apartment. What they discover is that all Manhattan is being besieged by ghosts and other-worldly demons through a portal in her building.
Ghostbusters II: Supernatural superstars Peter Venkman (Murray), Dr. Raymond Stanz (Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Ramis) spring back into action when the infant son of Dana Barrett (Weaver) becomes the target of a powerful demonic force. Reunited with their industrious secretary Janine (Potts) and the nerdy, near-sighted Louis (Moranis), the ‘heroes of the hereafter’ must put a stop to an enormous underground river ready to rot the roots of the entire Big Apple.
4K Ultra HD Releases Include:
*To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar; however, Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.
GHOSTBUSTERS Blu-ray Special Features:
GHOSTBUSTERS II Blu-ray Special Features:
The Other Side of the Door (20th Century Fox, Blu/DVD/Digital HD & DVD)
In this edge-of-your-seat thriller a family’s idyllic life abroad turns to tragic then terrifying. After her young son dies in an accident, a grieving mother (Sarah Wayne Callies) learns of a ritual that will bring him back for a final goodbye. When she travels to an ancient temple to undertake the ritual, she discovers a door that serves as a portal to the afterworld. But when she ignores a warning not to open the door, the balance between life and death is upset. Now, an unspeakable horror is unleashed that threatens the lives of everyone she loves. It’s a thrill-ride from start to finish...for those who can handle it.
Special Features Include Deleted Scenes, Behind the Door, Gallery and Theatrical Trailer.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Director’s Cut) (Paramount, Blu-ray)
“Admiral" James T. Kirk begrudgingly embarks on a cadet cruise in the newly christened Starfleet Academy training starship, the USS Enterprise. Then his whole world is really turned upside down when he crosses paths with his old nemesis – Khan Noonien Singh! After 15 grueling years of being exiled on the planet Ceti Alpha V, Khan and his followers have escaped by hijacking a starship. Even worse Khan has discovered the plans for testing the planet reconfiguring "Genesis Device." During the ensuing battle, both starships are crippled. However Khan is able to locate and steal the device to use it as a weapon. Their cat and mouse game eventually turns deadly for both ships. Revenge minded Kahn is more than ready to sacrifice everything. Kirk isn't and he desperately tries to save his ship. The fatal solution will cost him more than he's ever had to pay before, his friend!
Special Features Include:
ALSO AVAILABLE THIS WEEK:
5 Movie: Horror & Action Collection (Echo Bridge, DVD)
Buckets of Blood: 25 Movie Collection (Mill Creek Entertainment, DVD)
The Carrier (Vertical, DVD)
Dead 7 (Asylum/Gaiam, DVD)
Ghostbusters (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray)
Ghostbusters II (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray)
Independence Day (20th Century Fox, 4K Ultra HD/Blu/Digital HD)
Killer Creature Features: 50 Movie Collection (Mill Creek Entertainment, DVD)
Mad Scientist Theater: 50 Movie Collection (Mill Creek Entertainment, DVD)
Midnight Movie Madness: 50 Movie Collection (Mill Creek Entertainment, DVD)
Monsterland (RLJ Entertainment, DVD)
Monsters Attack: 25 Movie Collection (Mill Creek Entertainment, DVD)
Nightmare Fuel: 20 Movie Collection (Mill Creek Entertainment, DVD)
The Offering (Entertainment One, DVD)
Possessed By Evil: 5 Movie Collection (Mill Creek Entertainment, DVD)
Savage Predators: 20 Movie Collection (Mill Creek Entertainment, DVD)
Star Trek: The Next Generation- The Complete Series (Paramount, Blu-ray)
Supernatural Triple Feature (RLJ Entertainment, DVD)
Tremors Anthology (Universal Studios Home Entertainment, DVD)
Heather A. Wixson was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, until she followed her dreams and moved to Los Angeles in 2009. A 14-year veteran in the world of horror entertainment journalism, Wixson fell in love with genre films at a very early age, and has spent more than a decade as a writer and supporter of preserving the history of horror and science fiction cinema. Throughout her career, Wixson has contributed to several notable websites, including Fangoria, Dread Central, Terror Tube, and FEARnet, and she currently serves as the Managing Editor for Daily Dead, which has been her home since 2013. She's also written for both Fangoria Magazine & ReMind Magazine, and her latest book project, Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Volume One will be released on October 20, 2021.
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