Slasher fans that may have missed some of the more obscure slashers from the early 80's should be happy to know that an uncensored director's cut of 1982's The Dorm that Dripped Blood (also known as Pranks) will be released by Synapse films in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack on April 26, 2011. We have the full synopsis, disc information, and cover art, so continue reading if you want to know more...
Synapse Films is proud to present the fullest-length version of Jeffrey Obrow and Stephen Carpenter's lost classicTHE DORM THAT DRIPPED BLOOD. On the eve of Christmas vacation, a college dormitory stands condemned, the dark halls now vacant… and unsafe. Co-ed Joanne Murray and her close friends volunteer to help close down the building, unaware a psychopathic lunatic hides in the shadows. As the students disappear one by one, Joanne discovers the horrifying reality that if she is to survive, she will have to find a way to slay the brutal murderer… alone.
If you think you've seen this film totally uncut… think again! Synapse Films is proud to present THE DORM THAT DRIPPED BLOOD in a never-before-seen alternate version containing additional scenes, extended gore sequences, and a different sound mix. This transfer was created from the only existing 35mm answer print of the original Directors' Cut entitled DEATH DORM, a version of the film thought to have been lost for thirty years.
• Widescreen (1.66:1) version of the never-before-seen Directors' Cut, transferred in 1080p High Definition!
• Audio commentary featuring directors Jeffrey Obrow and Stephen Carpenter.
• Interviews with composer Christopher Young and make-up FX creatior Matthew Mungle.
• Original theatrical trailers.
• Reversible cover with alternate artwork.
Directors: Jeffrey Obrow and Stephen Carpenter
Starring: Daphne Zuniga, Laurie Lapinski, Stephen Sachs, David Snow, Pamela Holland
Run Time: 88 minutes
Release Date: April 26, 2011
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.66:1
Format: DVD/blu-ray combo
Region: All Regions
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