September 8th is shaping up to be another great week for horror and sci-fi fans as we’ve got a lot of great home entertainment releases to look forward to. The good folks over at Scream Factory have two great releases coming out on Tuesday, the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of Wes Craven’s Shocker and Astron-6’s comedic homage to Giallo films, The Editor. For all you Jason Voorhees die-hards out there, not only do you have a special 2-Disc Collector’s edition of Crystal Lake Memories to look forward to, the original Friday the 13th films are also getting re-released in several double feature packages on Tuesday.

Other notable releases for September 8th include Supernatural: Season 10, Dressed to Kill from Criterion, Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV, and for those of you kids at heart out there, Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman is arriving on DVD as well.

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th 2-Disc Collector’s Edition (Image Entertainment, Blu-ray & DVD)

Inspired by the critically-acclaimed book, CRYSTAL LAKE MEMORIESs: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF FRIDAY THE 13TH takes viewers behind the mask on an epic journey into the making of the landmark horror franchise-from its humble beginnings in 1980 at a New Jersey summer camp to the blockbuster release of its 2009 'reboot'. Combining hundreds of rare and never-before-seen photographs, film clips, outtakes, archival documents, conceptual art and behind-the-scenes footage, and featuring interviews with more than 150 cast and crew members spanning all twelve films and the television series, CRYSTAL LAKE MEMORIES is the ultimate tribute to one of horror's most iconic and enduring franchises.

The Editor (Scream Factory, Blu/DVD Combo)

Rey Ciso (Adam Brooks) was once the greatest editor the world had ever seen. Since a horrific accident left him with four wooden fingers on his right hand, he’s had to resort to cutting pulp films and trash pictures. When the lead actors from the film he’s been editing turn up murdered at the studio, Rey is fingered as the number one suspect. The bodies continue to pile up in this absurdist giallo-thriller as Rey struggles to prove his innocence and learn the sinister truth lurking behind the scenes.

Special Features include Audio Commentary with Adam Brooks, Connor Sweeney and Matt Kennedy, “Making Movies Used To Be Fun” Documentary, Music and Poster Featurettes, Astron-6 Film Festival Introduction and Deleted Scenes.

Shocker Collector’s Edition (Scream Factory, Blu-ray)

On October 2nd, at 6:45 a.m., mass murderer Horace Pinker was put to death... Now he’s really mad.

Master of horror Wes Craven (Scream, The Last House on the Left, A Nightmare on Elm Street) directs this exciting visual treat which introduces a diabolical mass murderer who harnesses electricity for unimaginable killing powers.

About to be electrocuted for a catalog of heinous crimes, the unrepentant Horace Pinker transforms into a terrifying energy source. Only young athlete Jonathan Parker, with an uncanny connection to Pinker through bizarre dreams, can fight the powerful demon. The two dive in and out of television programs, chasing each other from channel to channel through stunning scenes of disaster, game shows and old reruns.

A blend of dazzling special effects and an electrifying soundtrack, Shocker stars actor/director Peter Berg (actor Smokin’ Aces, director Lone Survivor), Michael Murphy (X-Men: The Last Stand, Batman Returns), Ted Raimi (Evil Dead II, Candyman) and Mitch Pileggi (The X-Files, Sons of Anarchy) as Horace Pinker.

Special Features Include Audio Commentary with director of photography Jacques Haitkin, co-producer Robert Engelman, and composer William Goldstein, Cable Guy – An all-new interview with actor Mitch Pileggi, Alison’s Adventures – An interview with actress Cami Cooper, It’s Alive – An interview with executive producer Shep Gordon, No More Mr. Nice Guy – The Music of “Shocker”, featuring interviews with music supervisor Desmond Child and soundtrack artists Bruce Kulik (KISS), Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys), Kane Roberts (Alice Cooper) , and Dave Ellefson (Megadeth), Audio Commentary with writer/director Wes Craven, 2 Vintage Making of Shocker featurettes including an interview with Wes Craven, Theatrical Trailer, TV Spots, Radio Spots, Original Storyboard Gallery and Still Gallery.

ALSO AVAILABLE THIS WEEK:

Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (Universal Studios, DVD)

Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (Troma Entertainment, Blu/DVD Combo)

Dressed to Kill (Criterion Collection, Blu-ray)

Frankenstein Double Feature (Image Entertainment, DVD)

Freddy Vs. Jason/Friday the 13th (2009) (Warner Home Video, Blu-ray)

Friday the 13th/Friday the 13th Part 2 (Warner Home Video, Blu-ray & DVD)

Friday the 13th Part III/Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (Warner Home Video, Blu-ray & DVD)

Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning/Friday the 13th VI: Jason Lives (Warner Home Video, Blu-ray & DVD)

Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood/Friday the 13th VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (Warner Home Video, Blu-ray & DVD)

Horror Binge: 8 Film Collection (Entertainment One, DVD)

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday/Jason X (Warner Home Video, DVD)

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Monster Musical (Buena Vista Home Entertainment, DVD)

Roddy Piper Double Feature (Entertainment One, DVD)

Society 2-Disc Special Edition (Arrow Video, Blu-ray)

Supernatural: Season 10 (Warner Home Video, Blu/Digital HD & DVD)

The Town that Dreaded Sundown (Image Entertainment, Blu-ray)

Universal Classic Monsters: 6 Movies Collection (Universal Studios Home Entertainment, DVD)

Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (Eastern Star, Blu-ray)

Wolf Creek 2/Cabin Fever Double Feature (Image Entertainment, Blu-ray)

 

  • Heather Wixson
    About the Author - Heather Wixson

    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.