An adaptation (that took things in a very different direction) of Stephen King's short story of the same name, The Lawnmower Man is coming out on a Collector's Edition Blu-ray from Scream Factory this June, and the movie's 4K makeover will be accompanied by plenty of special features, including new footage and interviews.
Press Release: A world where the normal course of events could suddenly turn inside out — the imaginary becomes real, and reality is all in your mind. Loyal fans of visionary filmmaker Brett Leonard (Virtuosity, Hideaway) know well the enthralling sci-fi action horror from his 1992 cult classic THE LAWNMOWER MAN, starring Jeff Fahey (Machete) and Pierce Brosnan (The Son). Directed by Brett Leonard (Virtuosity, Hideaway), the film also stars Jenny Wright (Near Dark) and Geoffrey Lewis (The Devil’s Rejects). On June 20, 2017, SCREAM FACTORY™ Home Entertainment is proud to present THE LAWNMOWER MAN Collector’s Edition. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, this definitive collector’s edition release boasts The Director’s Cut, theatrical cut and revealing extras. A must-have for movie collectors, sci-fi enthusiasts and loyal fans, THE LAWNMOWER MAN Collector’s Edition 2-Disc Blu-ray set also includes a collectible slipcover featuring newly rendered artwork and a reversible cover wrap featuring original theatrical key art.
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Dr. Lawrence Angelo (Pierce Brosnan) is a brilliant scientist obsessed with perfecting virtual reality software. When his experiments on animals fail, he finds the ideal substitute – Jobe Smith (Jeff Fahey), a slow-witted gardener. Dr. Angelo's goal is to benefit his human guinea pig and ultimately mankind itself, but evil lurks the guise of "the Shop," a shadowy group that seeks to use the technology to create an invincible war machine. When the experiments change the simple Jobe into a superhuman being, the stage is set for a Jekyll-and-Hyde struggle for the control of Jobe's mind and the future of the world.
Disc 1 – Theatrical Cut:
- NEW 4K scan of the interpositive
- NEW Cybergod: Creating The Lawnmower Man – featuring interviews with co-writer/director Brett Leonard, actor Jeff Fahey, editor Alan Baumgarten, make-up effects artist Michael Deak and special effects coordinator Frank Ceglia
- Audio Commentary with writer/director Brett Leonard and writer/producer Gimel Everett
- Deleted Scenes
- Original Electronic Press Kit with cast interviews and behind-the-scenes footage
- Edited animated sequences
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spot
Disc 2 – Director’s Cut:
- NEW 4K scan of the interpositive with additional “director’s cut” footage from the original camera negative
- Audio Commentary with writer/director Brett Leonard and writer/producer Gimel Everett
- Conceptual art and Design sketches
- Behind the scenes and production stills
- Storyboard Comparison
- Audio Specs : DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0/5.1
ALLIED VISON/LANE PRINGLE Productions in association with FUJI EIGHT CO. LTD. Presents A BRETT LEONARD Film
Starring JEFF FAHEY and PIERCE BROSNAN in “THE LAWNMOWER MAN” JENNY WRIGHT GEOFFREY LEWIS
Music Composed by DAN WYMAN Editor ALAN BAUMGARTEN Production Designer ALEX McDOWELL Director of Photography RUSSELL CARPENTER
Associate Producers PETER McRAE MASAO TAKIYAMA Co-Producer MILTON SUBOTSKY
Executive Producer EDWARD SIMONS STEVE LANE CLIVE TURNER ROBERT PRINGLE
Screenplay by BRETT LEONARD and GIMEL EVERETT Produced by GIMEL EVERETT Directed by BRETT LEONARDShout! Factory will continue to present the on-going SCREAM FACTORY™ home entertainment series in 2017 with specific release dates, extras and key art. Meanwhile, fans are encouraged to visit the Scream Factory main website (www.screamfactorydvd.com), follow them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ScreamFactoryDVD) and Twitter (www.Twitter.com/@Scream_Factory) or to view exclusive video content on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/ScreamFactoryTV/Home
About 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! Factory Productions, 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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