My Bloody Valentine

[CampNewBlood]

Love this movie. We all know it was cut by the MPAA as bad as a Friday the 13th movie.

An all time classic slasher who-dun-it.

[Titan]

Great film! I found it last Halloween at Wal-Mart for $4.88 and found it to be a surprisingly fun film. To bad it was cut as bad as it was.

[kramerfan]

I really hope we get this uncut some day.I loveeeeee this film.

[Wheatjedi]

It's definitely a classic. There is a website that has a few pix of the deleted scenes, but it slips my mind at the moment. I'll try and find it later....

Here's one site:

www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/hysterialives/Hysteria/campaignindexmbvmain.htm

[Joshg]

I forget, but I think slasherama and hysterialives has those uncut pics.

[girlychaos]

I love this movie...one of my favorites for sure.

[CampNewBlood]

It's kinda cool that Lionsgate is helming the remake. You all know it will be bloody as f*ck with them behind it.

[Spade]

I loved this movie. It's a true horror classic.

Take care and God bless.

Spade

[Brett H.]

My Bloody Valentine is one of the all-time slasher classics. It has amazing, REAL characters (this is small-town Canada, folks). These people could all be from my town, they work hard, they play hard. The song that plays during the end credits is awesome too. A perfect example in how to do a slasher right. Too bad more couldn't have picked up on it.

This is one of the few films I'd have no problem whatsoever double dipping for an uncut release.

[Joshg]

Tarantino says he "loves the Canadian accents"

(?) It's so funny, because, aside from Newfoundland inhabitants, and Quebecers, and some others, I don't really see Canadians having an accent. (?)

Then again, many people from New York and Texas say they don't have any accents...I guess you get so used to it, you don't notice. Although really...hmm.

[Shoesalesman]

A great movie. Bought it in the sale bin at the local video store a few years ago. I like everything about this movie: the setting, the actors, the pace... really a great film.

[Mr. Undertaker]

One true slasher classic.... someone I can't remember posted this ilustration there, it's awesome!
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x222/thiagobeck/my_bloody.jpg

[MaDMaNMaRz]

One of my all-time favorites. The characters were great, the story was great, the atmosphere, etc. The MPAA butchered it, but even without gore, this film is still amazing.

[sCabbOy]

Watching the movie you can easily see how much gore was cut. Each death is quickly cut which is usually a sign of a significant cut. Most movies that never showed gore will quickly cut to something, but stay int he scene- like someone screaming and watching the person die or something.

I always notice when somethings cut the scene just ends.

At any rate the movie didn't need gore IMO.

[Joshg]

I didn't think so either. It left it up to the imagination. Gore would have been nice, but even without it, it was supremely well done.

[sCabbOy]

That's why ALL horror movies should have kills shot 3 ways- PG13 (for TV), R and X. That way no scenes will ever have to be cut.

[Joshg]

Aww, perfect idea!
I wonder how much Paramount would sell My Bloody Valentine rights for.

[sCabbOy]

They should sell. 1) it's not a popular movie (mainstreamly (word?) speaking). 2) There's not much they can gain from it unless an uncut is released.

We all know someone owns the cut footage, so it's there.

I wish they would at least catalog it to another distribution company. Then Paramount still owns the rights in the long run.

[Joshg]

Yeah, but in the end, they're just a stupid mooching company. Haha

Not to be rude. :D Sell the rights to Anchor Bay

[sCabbOy]

All movie production companies are. the difference is some production companies employ individuals who care a lot about the genre like Michael Flesher and Don May Jr.

Most production companies don't know what they have. For instance Felsher tracked down The Burning prints and they belonged to a company who didn't even know! Don May Jr stumbled across a dusty bag in NLC's vaults which contained the film from the movie camera that shot Texas Chainsaw Massacre which spawned the 2 disc set.

[Joshg]

Thanks to people like them, we have enhanced viewing. :) Hooray!

[MaDMaNMaRz]

At any rate the movie didn't need gore IMO.

I have to agree with you. I won't lie, the very first time I saw it( which was a LONG time ago) I was sort of disappointed that there wasn't really any gore. But as time went on, I saw that the movie was very effective without it. I like the fact that they kind of leave it up to the viewer to finish the kill in their minds. :)

[girlychaos]

One true slasher classic.... someone I can't remember posted this ilustration there, it's awesome!
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x222/thiagobeck/my_bloody.jpg


I remember seeing it. Yes, it's pretty cool.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

There's a website called Fright Rags (http://www.fright-rags.com) that actually has a T-shirt of that. :) I want to get it.

They also have one of The Burning!!!!! I HAVE to get that one.

[El Rooto]

Wow, I just saw this for the first time a few days ago. A great little slasher.

[sCabbOy]

may want to check out clcgraphix.com.

They always have sweet shirts.

[101ant101]

another film i loved. and i dont see how this did not get a sequel.

anyone know why it never?

[sCabbOy]

another film i loved. and i dont see how this did not get a sequel.

anyone know why it never?

There were rumors a few years back that a sequel was in the works using the cut scene/gore as flashbacks but that never came to fruition. Probably never will either.

[101ant101]

oh damn i would of liked to see that

[Brett H.]

Keith Knight (Hollis in MBV... the big guy with the mustache) passed away last Wednesday night of brain cancer at age 51. I posted it in the obituaries, but I figure people who actually know him will be in this thread.

R.I.P. Keith.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

R.I.P. Keith :cry:

[The Dream Master]

Rest in Peace. He'll be missed.

[kramerfan]

I saw this yesterday.So sad.I love hollis in MBV.R.I.P

[girlychaos]

That's really sad....I liked him too. :(

[Joshg]

Oh no! Big guy with mustache. :(

Such a shame. At least he never got to see the remake.
He has been immortalised in horror history. R.I.P

[Spade]

Yeah that's sad to hear. He was one of my favorite characters in this movie.

[Fowlees]

Even though it's been heavily cut it is still a top drawer horror film and certainly one of my fav's. You can only imagine how great the uncut version would be....come on Anchor Bay..put us out of our misery..

Here's a few of my favourite quotes from said movie:

"Suck it in and zip it up!"

"You know the rules...no women in the mine!"

"Where i always go at this time of day...for another beer and a real good nose pick."

Would anyone like to add to these?

[sCabbOy]

I don't think this movie needed blood... it was great regardless.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I'd have to agree with you there. Before, I used to complain about there being a lack of gore. But realized it's great without it. MBV is more about the story and characters, and not about being gory.

[Fowlees]

Its a valid point. For me , a good horror film is all about atmosphere, suspense and characterisation. Blood and gore is always a bonus, but not essential IMO.

[Patrick]

I don't think this movie needed blood... it was great regardless.

I agree. It could have been/could be a nice touch though if Paramount would come out of the fog.

[Joshg]

This is what I always thought.

Before, I have mentioned films like Killer Party being stripped of their blood and gore. There, it was a problem, because the story didn't flow well without it. You often got confused, and when kind-of-key people were knocked off, the impact was greatly diminished. It was a let down.

But with MBV, the cut version if probably just as great as the uncut (well, haha...almost ;)). I haven't seen the uncut Japanese version (?), but I'm sure envious of them. It would be so interesting to see.

Still, MBV cut version was edited well, and the characters were well fleshed out. It's so fun, it's classy, and it's creepy. Atmosphere abides too, and it has nostalgia for me. The film has made my personal Top 5 Best/Favorite Slasher Films, and I see, it has graced others too. Even Quentin Tarantino. Although, I can't help but feel that the movie is getting remade because of his exploitation of the movie's name. :(

[nottidelterrore]

Even without a lot of gore, this movie is great. One of my top slashers.

I'd love to see the uncut version with all of the gore intact someday. We can only dream.

[kramerfan]

Uncut still would be nice.

[Patrick]

Oooo.....all this talk about MBV makes me wanna watch it again. I have the 2nd DVD release of it with the alternate cover. I wanna get the original DVD also that has the former artwork just to have it.

[Joshg]

I have the first DVD artwork, with the hand marking a bloody heart through a glass, while a figure approaches from behind.

However, it's Region 2, and sadly, my DVD player is one of those few players who either can't be changed, or their code hasn't been found. So I'll have to keep searching for Region 1, or find a Region free player. (Life is so tough) :D

[sCabbOy]

Isn't the first DVD way OOP and worth some dough?

[Joshg]

Really? OOP Paramount Release? Figures *shakes head*

[sCabbOy]

Actually I think I am mistaking this with Madman, maybe not. Wasn't this released twice?

Nevermind, I'm thinking about another movie. This is sorta easy to find.

[nottidelterrore]

Paramount has a habit of re-releasing the same DVD with different covers. They did it with April Fool's Day, My Bloody Valentine, & Death Wish. And they're probably done the same with many others as well.

[Patrick]

Yea, My Bloody Valentine...both releases...are all over eBay all the time.

[nottidelterrore]

I got my copy at Wal-Mart last year for $5 or so.

[Spade]

I got my copy at Wal-Mart last year for $5 or so.

That's a good deal.

[Patrick]

For some reason, I couldn't find the remake thread. If there even was one. Oh well, here some news from B-D:

We broke the news back in June that Lionsgate would be remaking the '80s classic horror film My Bloody Valentine, but no other details had been revealed to us. Today Lionsgate announced that they plan on getting the film in theaters February 13, 2009, just in time for Valentine's Day. In the original a decades old folk tale surrounding a deranged murderer killing those who celebrate Valentine's Day, turns out to be true to legend when a group defies the killer's order and people start turning up dead.

[francesco]

february 13th 2009? Nhaaaaaa

[Patrick]

Is that a good or bad reaction?

[francesco]

dunno! I like the first one. But I don't want that FRiday the 13th will get competition. maybe if they'll change the reliese date?!!;)

[kramerfan]

Maybe well finally get the uncut release of the original from this.

[Fowlees]

Don't hold your breath.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Even with the release of the remake, I still HIGHLY doubt we'll ever see the uncut MBV.

[nottidelterrore]

Maybe well finally get the uncut release of the original from this.

That'd be nice but I doubt it would ever happen. I'd love more than anything for it to be released though.

[Joshg]

Why doesn't Paramount sell MBV to Anchor Bay, or people? Like, what more could they possibly do with it?

[The Dream Master]

No way in hell that the MBV remake and the F13 remake come out on the same day. One of them will be moving.

Also, it's not so much that Paramount would have to sell off the rights; someone would still have to comb through the vaults to find the footage. They should just allow someone to do that, but we all know how that goes.

[sCabbOy]

Yeah, I agree they won't be reeased the same day... unless MBV is direct to video.

[The Dream Master]

That's a distinct possibility, too, but DTV movies usually come out on Tuesdays.

The thing is, there's another Friday the 13th next year in March. I'd rather see the new F13 come out on that day.

[Joshg]

The thing about searching through the vaults is that people don't have to. The director has a preserved tip-top reel for the uncut MBV. He's tried to get Paramount to use it, but they denied. Urggh! Just track down him, and all will be paradise!

The extras and trailers are a different story, though.

[Fowlees]

They've got a double movie poster of My Bloody Valentine and The Funhouse on e-bay , starting bid £25 ($50 approx.).

Two of my favourite horrors there. The poster looks great , and would look even better hanging on my bedroom wall.

I can just imagine the look on my girlfriends face if i were to buy it and do that very thing......a real kodak moment.

[Joshg]

Nice!
I'm sorry to say I actually haven't seen The Funhouse. It's depressing. :( Oh well, perhaps one day.

[Fowlees]

Josh, you are missing out.....Hunt down a copy.

I started a thread on The Funhouse a while back...have a read.....it might whet your whistle.

[The Dream Master]

The thing about searching through the vaults is that people don't have to. The director has a preserved tip-top reel for the uncut MBV. He's tried to get Paramount to use it, but they denied. Urggh! Just track down him, and all will be paradise!



Oh, wow, I didn't realize that. You know, that's really piss poor on Paramount's part.

[Ron]

I saw that they're apparently remaking this. I'm kinda psyched for it.

[kramerfan]

I just wanna see the uncut footage.Hopefully back in the film.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Nice!
I'm sorry to say I actually haven't seen The Funhouse. It's depressing. :( Oh well, perhaps one day.

It's pretty good. I'd say it's Tobe Hooper's 3rd best film, IMO.

[Ron]

I just wanna see the uncut footage.Hopefully back in the film.

I second that. I keep that in my prayers that one day we will get this footage included in a release.

[101ant101]

I saw that they're apparently remaking this. I'm kinda psyched for it.

:eek:....:D

[Ron]

Hey, it won't hurt the integrity of the first film:)

[Lance Lives]

I need to pull my copy of this out sometime next month and watch it I guess.

[Ron]

I always make sure that I watch this around Valentine's day. I might also watch Valentine.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I don't think i've ever watched MBV ON Valentine's Day! I'll have to do that this year.

[Joshg]

I watched MBV three times in my life:

February 14th, 2004
February 13th, 2007
January 1st, 2008

I know it will have only been a month and a half, but I'm going to watch it this Valentine's Day. I had a much better time watching it in Feb than Jan.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I've probably watched MBV about 50 times....probably more. :) I'll definitely watch it on Valentine's Day this year. I normally don't do that with other horror films, except the first few Halloween's.

[The Dream Master]

I'll probably watch it the day after Valentine's Day this year since I won't be home until then.

[kramerfan]

I last watched it sometime last year so ill watch it Valentines day.

[Ron]

If I remember on a holiday that there is a corresponding film to go with it, I will usually make my best effort to watch it.

[Fowlees]

Tarantino says he "loves the Canadian accents"

(?) It's so funny, because, aside from Newfoundland inhabitants, and Quebecers, and some others, I don't really see Canadians having an accent. (?)

Then again, many people from New York and Texas say they don't have any accents...I guess you get so used to it, you don't notice. Although really...hmm.


I can generally differentiate between Americans and Canadians by the way Canadians pronounce words suchas "out" or "about" etc. I find they tend to pronounce these words as "oot" or "aboot"......its just an observation, mind.

[Brett H.]

I can generally differentiate between Americans and Canadians by the way Canadians pronounce words suchas "out" or "about" etc. I find they tend to pronounce these words as "oot" or "aboot"......its just an observation, mind.

Those are your Newfoundlanders.

Then you have your hardcore old Canadians who have been here for years, they sound a bit different and you can tell them apart, but there's not a huge amount of them. And, again, they end up talking like Newfoundlanders.

[Ron]

It's sad that we may never see this film in it's uncut form:(.

[hack slash]

SPECIAL EDITION DVD JAN. 13


My Bloody Valentine Special Edition on the Way
Source:ShockTillYouDrop.com October 27, 2008


ShockTillYouDrop.com has received early word that Lionsgate is prepping a special edition DVD of George Mihalka's 1981 slasher film My Bloody Valentine. Artwork is in, but details on the bonus material at this time is slim. We're told deleted scenes may possibly be included - that's a far cry from the bare bones release from Paramount a few years back.

The arrival of this special edition, of course, is to coincide with the January 16th bow of My Bloody Valentine 3D, so look for the DVD in stores on January 13th.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/rhopeless/bloody-valentine-DVD.jpg

[The Dream Master]

So, if deleted scenes are just a possibility, I'm guessing the film won't be uncut. I'll probably still buy it if there's any extras announced, though. Plus, I'm sure it'll come with a ticket for the remake.

[Patrick]

Just saw this on ShockTillYouDrop.......awesome news! I love the artwork!

[skuppy]

I really really REALLY hope they put back in the deleted scenes into the movie. I don't care if there is a switch in quality.

[Spook]

This is why I was all for the remake. I knew that they would put out a new (and hopefully uncut) DVD.

[Joshg]

I think that cover is miles better than the first MBV Paramount DVD, but I like the second Paramount cover more.

Anyways, this better be uncut, or I'll do something I will regret. :(


Those are your Newfoundlanders.

Then you have your hardcore old Canadians who have been here for years, they sound a bit different and you can tell them apart, but there's not a huge amount of them. And, again, they end up talking like Newfoundlanders.

Exactly. Canadians sound exactly like Americans, with the exception of Newfies and the ones who live waaaaaaay up north in igloos. LOL.
And of course, we Canadians have snow 11 out of the 12 months of the year. :lmao:

[Spook]

Yeah, I think the cover is WAY better than the previous DVD.

[Cody]

STYD (http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=8216) updated:

Special features will include never-before-seen lost footage, a featurette examining the back history of the making of the film and the Ultimate Slasher interactive guide that allows the user to delve into the evolution of the slasher film/horror genre.

[kramerfan]

Hope its all the cut/deleted 10 minutes of gore scenes.I wish there was gonna be a director commentary and some new interviews with he cast/director.

[sCabbOy]

I agree... remakes are a necessary evil for this reason.

Still the old cover was easily better... the VHS cover that is.

Hopefully yes, that extra stuff IS the cut footage. Too bad it could not be incorporated into the movie...

[Ron]

I hope it is incorporated into it, but I won't hold my breath. Remakes really are a neccesary evil if you think about it because they will cause atleast a couple new faces around here to debate with:)

[MiMania]

oh, dang! and I JUST bought the MBV/April Fools Day DVD, too.

I'll still probably get this one, too, if only for the deleted scenes, etc.

[WesReviews]

While I am excited that this film is getting a much-deserved second chance on DVD, this release isn't good enough. We all bought the first release in good faith that sometime down the road, the uncut version would be released. This is the one opportunity we have for that, and it's not happening.

Write Lionsgate today. There is still time to make an uncut version happen. It doesn't have to be the best of quality (in my e-mail to them, I use Anchor Bay's Silent Night Deadly Night as an example). We just want the film as it was originally intended. We want a bloody "VALENTINE".

general-inquiries@lionsgate.com

That's the address I have found, but if anyone knows of a better, more direct one, please post it.

This could be our very last chance to make the uncut release happen. In tight economic times, I simply can't justify buying another copy of the theatrical version. I hope all of you Harry Warden fans will take the time to write Lionsgate Home Video a very polite, but heart-felt e-mail about how much finally getting to see the uncut version of this film will mean to you...but most importantly...how much more likely you are to purchase the disc if it is included. I know e-mail campaigns are a dime a dozen, but what will one more hurt? And remember, as evidenced by Columbia's last-minute decision to add the theatrical poster art to the insert of Happy Birthday to Me, E-MAIL CAMPAIGNS CAN WORK!!!

Repost this on any and all other forums you visit. We have to get the word out hard and fast.

[Joshg]

I sent an e-mail to them.
I wrote my own letter. And I hope this will show how much the fans want this released.

I'd advise people not to post copied messages to them, as they won't take it as seriously unless a personal letter from scratch is made. That will turn heads. We can do this, if we try hard enough. :)

Bye bye,

[sCabbOy]

I emailed them as well, but let's be fair... e-mails won't be enough. If an uncut won't be released it's probably because of lack of funds for this project. We can e-mail all we want, but unless a cheap uncut print falls into their hands and they have the funds to clean it up it won't happen.

[WesReviews]

I'd just be happy with just a thrown together mix print, like Silent Night Deadly Night appeared to be. A complete restoration would be very nice, but also costly. Lionsgate can do it. If they have the footage (which, they apparently do), they can do it.

If a fanboy can make a fan edit of the footage and feature in an hour or less, Lionsgate should surely be able to slap something together with relatively little cost.

Keep sending e-mails. And be sure to spread the word at other online forums (BloodyDisgusting, DVDManiacs, UHB, Dread Central, etc.) or wherever else you post.

[sCabbOy]

I agree Wes, I was more than happy with the SNDN composite.

I would be happy for the cut footage in the extras, but yeah... if they are in semi decent shape then why not put them in the movie? If they have this footage then the issue of the money to obtain it would be a non-issue. Has there been a confirmation that the footage is in LGF's hands?

[WesReviews]

The only confirmation that I know of was in the original report by Shock Till You Drop, regarding the footage being included as an extra feature on the DVD.

Justin over at Hysteria-Lives is updating his site with the Lionsgate contact info. I hope other sites will follow suit.
ADDED:
Update: A new e-mail address has surfaced. customerservice@lionsgate.com

If you've sent an e-mail before to the other address, you're probably fine. Just in case, I sent a copy of my earlier e-mail to the new address.

Again, plug the cause and address at any and all forums you post at online. We can do this, but it's going to take a little bit of effort. The response has been pretty great so far. Let's keep it up!

[WesReviews]

customerservice@lionsgate.com

Keep sending e-mails, folks...and keep spreading the e-mail addy to other forums and message boards. Any and all you post at, even if they're non-horror related. Gotta get the word out.

[Spook]

You know, as long as I'm able to see the footage, I think I'll be happy enough whether it's in the extras, or the film itself. However, I will still send Lionsgate and e-mail. I'm sure they could take the time to fix up the footage and insert it into the movie.

[sCabbOy]

I think snail mail would be the best way to make an impact. It's very easy to delete an email, but when snail mails clog up a box it shows more I think. That is what got Monster Squad released... snail mail to the rights owner.

[Utellme]

I want to buy this movie on dvd.


Any suggestions is there a Blu Ray , SE version ?

[sCabbOy]

No B-R or SE, an SE will be coming out soon though.

The release is much like the F13 barebones DVDs.

[Utellme]

Thanks you ,think SE will contain deleted scenes and commentary ? Is there any specs for it online ?

[AmonStone]

Yup, nice little 80's slasher. Quick and dirty, just how I like em.

[nottidelterrore]

Good news about the upcoming special edition. It's nice to come back & hear news like this. I would like them to put the cut footage back into the movie but if they don't, at least we'll be getting to see it as a special feature. Hopefully everything that's been cut is on the DVD.

[sCabbOy]

If the uncut footage is included, whether incorporated or not I will bust a nut.

If it is not, and the cut footage is editable I will edit it together myself and throw it on DVDr.

[Ron]

I 've waited so very long to see that cut footage...I really hope that it's included.

[kramerfan]

Me too.I want that 8-9 minutes of cut footage.

[The 5th Golden Girl]

I want to buy this movie on dvd.


Any suggestions is there a Blu Ray , SE version ?

I had never seen it before, but I've heard about it for years here and on the old forum. My brother and I were walking through Wal-Mart in late August, and we saw this movie on a double feature with "April Fool's Day." My brother bought it for me for my birthday.

Long story short, a Wal-Mart in your area may have this movie on a double feature with "April Fool's Day" if you don't own that movie and would like to own it as well. For $10 ($5 for each movie), I was happy with the gift.

[Patrick]

Shit yea! :)

From ShockTillYouDrop.com

Bloody Valentine Fans Get the DVD They Want
Source:ShockTillYouDrop.com November 22, 2008


There's been a lot of speculation regarding Lionsgate's upcoming special edition DVD release of the original My Bloody Valentine and the long desired deleted scenes it was coming equipped with. The big question: Will said footage be integrated into the picture or not?

The studio's initial announcement pointed to "no" - the deleted scenes were going to be shuffled into the special features section. ShockTillYouDrop.com has learned, however, that yes an uncut version of My Bloody Valentine is coming your way and the producers of the disc are working diligently to put the footage back into the film. And it looks great, says our sources.

Mark you calendars. January 13th is when the DVD hits the street.

[sCabbOy]

I hope that information is legit, because I think I just creamed my pants.

[Ron]

Ok, I'm fucking excited now!!

[Patrick]

I know me too! I would really get a hard on if Lionsgate announced a Blu-ray release. :D

[El Rooto]

Very exciting news.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

This is great news! :)

[Sean [The Wildcard]]

Oh Wow...that's amazing news. I really cannot wait for this!

[nottidelterrore]

Shit yea! :)

From ShockTillYouDrop.com

Bloody Valentine Fans Get the DVD They Want
Source:ShockTillYouDrop.com November 22, 2008


There's been a lot of speculation regarding Lionsgate's upcoming special edition DVD release of the original My Bloody Valentine and the long desired deleted scenes it was coming equipped with. The big question: Will said footage be integrated into the picture or not?

The studio's initial announcement pointed to "no" - the deleted scenes were going to be shuffled into the special features section. ShockTillYouDrop.com has learned, however, that yes an uncut version of My Bloody Valentine is coming your way and the producers of the disc are working diligently to put the footage back into the film. And it looks great, says our sources.

Mark you calendars. January 13th is when the DVD hits the street.

FUCK YES! I really hope this is true. If they do this, I'll forgive them for the bland cover they're using for this release.

[Bill 1981]

I recently picked up this gem as a B-Side double-film set with "April Fools Day". Classic indeed. :)

[WesReviews]

If this is true... WE WON!!!

A huge thanks goes out to all who took the time to write Lionsgate over this issue.

Proof again that when the horror community speaks as one, we can get things accomplished! :D

[sCabbOy]

We'd all like to think that we did this, which I guess is easy to assume.. but you never really know what motivated them. Really, most of us would buy this anyway whether or not the footage was in the movie or in extras.

[Joshg]

OMG!!! Yes!!! Perfect! My third favorite horror film just got a little better.
This will be the release of the year! Now no one will be bitching anymore...or at least, they better not. LOL.

[Brett H.]

Paul from Canuxploitation interviewed the director of the remake and he said the same thing about the release being uncut.
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Just another example of a post I made in an F13 thread regarding the cut footage. If every Eurohorror title on my shelf is uncut, including absolutely unknown flicks 8 people are buying, plus AB and such are restoring lesser known titles, there's no reason the bigger known titles shouldn't be released uncut. I don't believe for a minute big companies can't find the footage or won't re-insert it because it's of (perhaps) lesser quality. It's laziness pure and simple.

I can't go through life knowing that not only is Malabimba on DVD uncut, but features deleted scenes (of poor quality) that you can add into the flick in an integral version from Severin, yet Friday the 13th uncut footage is "lost" or "unusable". I never bought it then and I don't buy it now. With MBV, even though the director kept the footage, now that it's on DVD and coming in a true uncut version is just another point I can use to defend me theory. When they're not lazy, things happen. It's not rocket science. If Code Red can track down and release shitty slashers uncut, there's no way Paramount can't get proper with good ones. The only thing in the way of them is the fact they'd actually have to look for the footage. The mainstream studios don't care and somehow Wes pulled a rabbit out of his ass here. I dunno how mainstream Lionsgate is, but really, we're lucky it's not a full frame transfer. :X

[WesReviews]

Well in some ways I can understand it. A lot of Euro films were never cut to begin with. Over here, they might've been, but in Italy, pretty much all horror films' original uncut versions remain in tact. The problem is in the US when companies like Paramount or Columbia would cut films like My Bloody Valentine or Happy Birthday to Me, and then (before DVD or Laserdisc) saw no need to keep the trimmed footage, as it wasn't necessary anymore. We'll likely never see the uncut Happy Birthday to Me, but thankfully...with the help of one of the producers...we will now have the uncut My Bloody Valentine. It's pretty wild to think that had the producer not found the footage, it might be lost forever and the whole uncut release would just remain a dream for all of us.

Same thing happened to Last House on the Left...only in that case, each theater that played the film would cut out their own bits themselves. Therefore, getting a truly uncut print of that film would be pretty much near impossible.

[Brett H.]

Well in some ways I can understand it. A lot of Euro films were never cut to begin with. Over here, they might've been, but in Italy, pretty much all horror films' original uncut versions remain in tact. The problem is in the US when companies like Paramount or Columbia would cut films like My Bloody Valentine or Happy Birthday to Me, and then (before DVD or Laserdisc) saw no need to keep the trimmed footage, as it wasn't necessary anymore. We'll likely never see the uncut Happy Birthday to Me, but thankfully...with the help of one of the producers...we will now have the uncut My Bloody Valentine. It's pretty wild to think that had the producer not found the footage, it might be lost forever and the whole uncut release would just remain a dream for all of us.

Same thing happened to Last House on the Left...only in that case, each theater that played the film would cut out their own bits themselves. Therefore, getting a truly uncut print of that film would be pretty much near impossible.

How many times have DVD companies bullshitted us on footage? All F13 uncut footage was lost until it came time to release a box set and milkage was necessary. They proved with MBV that they don't care. Other than The Prey, how many movies can you think of that haven't been released uncut due to prints not being there? Severin went through absolute hell to track down the uncut Franco movies (http://www.severin-films.com/news.html) this time around and somehow managed to do it. Euro stuff wasn't necessarily uncut there in the sense of what we remember here to be portions of the movies and a lot of footage is added for this market or that and companies usually seems to come through when they look. I don't know for sure uncut footage is there in (insert film), but I'm sure they didn't look (which is the main thing).

[sCabbOy]

The only reason why the uncut footage from movies like Jason Lives and The New Blood exist was because the directors kept it. Buechler said that the cut footage in film form was discarded. Steinmann said the exact same thing about A New Beginning. I tend to believe that because in a way, why would it intentionally be kept? Generally negatives to movies like From Beyond and Halloween are found, but usually because a fluke occurrence happened where they were gathered up by someone or a crew member stole them.

Then it takes someone like Don may Jr to stumble across them amongst thousands of negatives, sometimes in unmarked containers. Don May found the TCM positives (from the camera) in a paper bag while hunting down the ANOES negatives. Now, if he never had the initiative to open that bag they would still be in the vault.

[kramerfan]

I still hope theres at last some cut/deleted footage out there.

[Spook]

Hells yes.

http://shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=8618

http://shocktillyoudrop.com/nextraimages/bloody-valentine-confirm.jpg

[Brett H.]

A-ha! So it is integral. Just like Malabimba and (at least on the front), doesn't scream out OMG UNCUT AS FUCK. This is exactly what Paramount should have done with the box set.

[El Rooto]

Very cool!

[kramerfan]

Love it.Cant wait.

[nottidelterrore]

Fuck yeah! I cannot wait!

[Patrick]

Very cool news. I love the cover art too.

[sCabbOy]

Man, that advert sheet is like porno for me.

Been waiting for this since like 1990.

[Ron]

I'm gonna have to sell my old copy now!

[nottidelterrore]

I don't really care for the cover but it's what's inside that counts! I'm looking forward to January getting here.

[sCabbOy]

At this day and age I don't care about covers! I gladly accepted the DVDs of (with bad covers) Scarecrow, The Burning, Prom Night II, etc

[Ron]

The Burning cover was terrible though!

[sCabbOy]

Yeah, but the transfer was great so it was acceptable.

[Utellme]

[QUOTE=sCabbOy;Yeah, but the transfer was great so it was acceptable.


Whats this version look like on the cover ?

[Brett H.]

The Burning cover was terrible though!

You so need a Santa hat on the Zombie avatar. :p

[nottidelterrore]

I don't really care about covers as long as we get great content on the DVD.

A cool cover is always a plus though. :D

[kramerfan]

I wish they would of done a commentary with the director and trailers/tv spots/radio spots.

[sam hane]

I think the fact that it's uncut is good enough for most people, I will never get people who just want the world on a DVD release.

[skuppy]

You can't satisfy horror fans. Though fans calling for 5.1 remixes on films that were recorded in MONO always puzzled me. I'm just glad an uncut version is going to be released.

[Patrick]

Uncut is great. Hell, I have wanted that for years now and we are finally getting it. You have to hand it to Lionsgate for this one. Great job.

[Utellme]

So this is to be released FEB 13 2009 ?

The new movie same date ?

And all the F13TH releases Remake,Box set,and DOCU ?

If yes to all wow busy month for horror.

[Cody]

Both My Bloody Valentine releases are in January. DVD on the 13th, remake on the 16th.

February is Friday the 13th month. 1-3 re-released on DVD, part 1 blu-ray, and His Name Was Jason DVD all on the 3rd, new movie on the 13th.

[sCabbOy]

There will always be unsatisfied dorks. If it was released in 5.1, people will want losless, if it's uncut, people will want a "making of docu, gag reels, etc.

[kramerfan]

Oh im very happy its coming to dvd uncut.I still would of loved a commentary and trailer.Nothing wrong with that.

[TheLoStboY199]

One of the reasons this movie always stuck with me is because it has characters that I really didn't want to see die. They were well developed and it's hard to make memorable characters that you care about in such limited time before there killed off. And it's something that (even) a lot of the Friday films couldn't do.

[Utellme]

I think the fact that it's uncut is good enough for most people, I will never get people who just want the world on a DVD release.

You can't satisfy horror fans. Though fans calling for 5.1 remixes on films that were recorded in MONO always puzzled me. I'm just glad an uncut version is going to be released.

Thers no one to blame but the movie companys they are famous for double dipping us fans. Therefore is causes mistrust from the fans and allways wanting more.

[WesReviews]

While I would love every studio to go the extra mile and give all early 80s slashers a full 3-disc treatment, it's just not necessary.

Folks, My Bloody Valentine uncut is something I never thought I would see. THAT ALONE is why I am buying the new disc. Anything else, is an additional blessing. Icing on the cake. I can't believe some aren't happy enough that we're getting the holy grail of unreleased uncut horror films on DVD. It really boggles the mind.

[sam hane]

While I would love every studio to go the extra mile and give all early 80s slashers a full 3-disc treatment, it's just not necessary.

Folks, My Bloody Valentine uncut is something I never thought I would see. THAT ALONE is why I am buying the new disc. Anything else, is an additional blessing. Icing on the cake. I can't believe some aren't happy enough that we're getting the holy grail of unreleased uncut horror films on DVD. It really boggles the mind.

Wes you nailed what I was getting at perfectly

[nottidelterrore]

I'm extremely happy that we're getting it uncut.

[TheLoStboY199]

As said on Deadpit.com I think it's great that a lot of the marketing for this release is based solely on the look of the killer. It's smack dab right on front of the dvd and probably gonna be plastered all over the back. I always thought it was a killer that could have been marketed and definitly worthy of a handful of sequals. We still have hope with the remake (which I am highly anticipating). < never thought I'd say that

[Joshg]

While I would love every studio to go the extra mile and give all early 80s slashers a full 3-disc treatment, it's just not necessary.

Folks, My Bloody Valentine uncut is something I never thought I would see. THAT ALONE is why I am buying the new disc. Anything else, is an additional blessing. Icing on the cake. I can't believe some aren't happy enough that we're getting the holy grail of unreleased uncut horror films on DVD. It really boggles the mind.

I know, right?

Sometimes, I'm ashamed to be a horror fan. So many rip and tear this way and that to get an entire bakery, when all they really need are a few cakes. MBV Uncut is a fantastic present, and a joy to own. It's a privilege, not a right to see it. These studios don't have to do such a thing, so when they do, just say "thank you mam", and be done with it.

[Penhall]

Yeah, there should be no complaints on this one. I never thought I'd live to see the day when this movie came out uncut. And we're finally getting it.

BTW, why do you think the promotional thing says "Watch the deleted scenes separately, or as part of the film"? Just kinda a weird thing to say instead of saying "Uncut and uncensored!!"

Could it mean that maybe the uncut footage is a little rough and they'll have both versions on there? Even if it is I dont care, but the little caption just struck me as odd....Oh well. Cant wait to get this!

[The Dream Master]

From the cover, it seems like it might be done by seamless branching, I guess so you can watch the original cut version or the uncut version.

[WesReviews]

It's really not completely sunk in for me yet that this is actually coming. It feels so unreal. I mean, guys...this was technically a lost film in its original version. If you'd asked me three or five years ago if an uncut version of My Bloody Valentine would ever surface, I would've called you crazy.

When I open up the box containing my pre-order, come Jan...it's going to be a glorious time to be a horror fan. :)

[Patrick]

There are so many cool things coming for horror. Can't wait for MBV: Uncut. It just blows that Lionsgate hasn't announced a Blu-ray version.

[kramerfan]

Im sooo excited its coming out uncut.Now lets get all other 80s slashers on dvd.

[Penhall]

It's really not completely sunk in for me yet that this is actually coming. It feels so unreal. I mean, guys...this was technically a lost film in its original version. If you'd asked me three or five years ago if an uncut version of My Bloody Valentine would ever surface, I would've called you crazy.

When I open up the box containing my pre-order, come Jan...it's going to be a glorious time to be a horror fan. :)

I know how you feel. It almost seems too good to be true. I keep waiting for there to be a catch.

Besides the Friday the 13th 2-8, MBV is the holy grail of unrated slasher films. I watched it recently (before there was even a special edition announced) in the regular R-rated cut I have on DVD, and it actually depressed me. I kept thinking how much cooler the movie would be with all the extra gore. And now, its almost upon us...excuse me, I got something in my eye... :sniffle:

[Patrick]

I know. Lionsgate is awesome for doing this.

[Chex]

It's a privilege, not a right to see it. These studios don't have to do such a thing, so when they do, just say "thank you mam", and be done with it.

Studios do it for money. If they don't want money, then sure, but since that's what they're after it's a combination from both sides and not just one that dispenses with films on whatever whim they choose.

Consumer's have a right to be vocal about what they want as they're stating what they'll spend money on. Don't get me wrong though, it's not always a make or break deal by giving them everything. For example, folks who want a commentary and other features will still more than likely pick this up and the sales would be relatively the same if it came out with that commentary (or whatever other extras).

There is a plus to listening to vocal consumers and what they'll spend their money on...from a studio's point of view. If there's enough want for whatever extras and folks are that vocal about it, it's possible that a rerelease with those extras may come to fruition as it's a quick buck.

At the end of the day, those who want more can say they want more. Those that are satisfied with what they got can say they're satisfied. Both parties are spending money (or want to) on whatever product so they have a right, not a privelege, to speak their minds.

Except when it comes to Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Afair. Tarantino needs to sit the fuck down and release that damn thing. That, and at least say he took the speech that Bill gives about Superman and his critique on the human race and that it came word for word from Jules Fiefer's 1965 Great Comic Book Characters so folks stop giving him credit for it.

[Fowlees]

Uncut....and included as part of the film.....i've got just one word to say to that....ya-hoo!!

Any idea if/when this will be released on Region 2 ?

[kramerfan]

Thank You Lionsgate.

[WesReviews]

We may have a problem on our hands.

Word from an early check disc from a longtime Home Theater Forum poster indicates that the added footage might be more than just the cut gore. He indicates that Lionsgate has added back deleted scenes (non-gore) that were originally deleted by the director before the film's theatrical release as well. Why they would add back non-gore scenes deleted originally for time, suckiness, etc. instead of just the gore is beyond me. As those who are familiar with Anchor Bay's "director's cut" of Deep Red can attest, this could prove to be a very frustrating way to experience the movie uncut for the first time.

While longer dialogue scenes could prove to add character development, they could also bog down the pace of the film, as in the Deep Red extended version...making it not nearly as effective.

I will wait for further reviews before making a final judgment, though, and as of now, I am definitely keeping my pre-order. I don't mean to alarm everyone, but we should probably keep our expectations in check. The R-Rated cut may ironically end up being the best way to watch the film, in the end.

[sCabbOy]

I agree that added dialog may negatively effect the overall move, but then again so can added gore. I thought the deaths were nicely edited down. Maybe added gore will take away from the deaths, you never know.

We always have the cut movie if the movie ends up being boring from the added dialog.

[Ron]

My Bloody Valentine was great, but I think it skimped on the gore by being edited down so much.

[nottidelterrore]

Even with the edited gore, MBV is one of my all-time favorite slashers. Can't wait to see the cut footage.

[kramerfan]

I have no problem with non gore scenes being added back also.I say the more,the merrier.It will never bore me.

[sCabbOy]

Oh, I don't mind either seeing the cut version and loving it. I just think the movie was good cut to pieces, hopefully like SNDN the gore will add a lot of good and no bad.

[Patrick]

Yea I don't know what it is about MBV. It's just a very, very good movie and I love it. I'm sure the cut scenes reinstated into the film will make it even more appealing and great.

[Cody]

Producer on Restoring My Bloody Valentine (http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=8926)

A slasher boom is coming in 2009 and one peeved miner named Harry Warden is throwing open the doors and leading the charge when My Bloody Valentine 3D arrives January 16th. Warden's return is just the beginning. Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers and Freddy Krueger are all in line with their own reboots/sequels to scratch at the front door of your local multiplex again in the next year or so. And in a time where what's old is new, there's an upside. Studios are returning to the vaults to dust off the original films that are serving as inspiration for these remakes hitting theaters. That's great for the fans, even better for fans of George Mihalka's Canadian '80s slasher film My Bloody Valentine.

Produced by the team John Dunning and André Link (of Happy Birthday to Me, Cronenberg's Rabid and Shivers), My Bloody Valentine suffered an evisceration by a distributor (in this case Paramount) under fire by critics who were lambasting the studio at the time for the body count picture Friday the 13th. To avoid the dreaded X rating, Paramount made a significant number of cuts to My Bloody Valentine and released it in theaters February 11, 1981. And now, thanks to the efforts of Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Mihalka's sophomore feature effort - a gem amongst its brethren and one that's undeniably Canadian - will be seen by fans uncut. Getting to this point, however, took a bit of detective work.

"People have been looking for the [excised] scenes for so long and there was never any real clear direction on where they were or if they even existed," explains Peter Ventrella, producer of Lionsgate's MBV: Special Edition. He, with Dustin Dean, the senior director of DVD and Blu-Ray production at the studio, spearheaded an effort over the summer to piece the film back together. "It was a mythological search for this lost treasure of a movie. Keep in mind, this was '80 when [Dunning and Link] produced the film which came out in '81 - most footage that was cut out of essentially an independent film that was picked up by Paramount for release, you have no hope of finding any of this stuff."

For years rumors circulated that the footage was nonexistent. Lost forever to time. Others said one of the producers had a cut and that ultimately proved to be true. Dunning had provided Ventrella with a VHS that contained a version of the film with glimpses of unseen footage. Then, one day, Dunning peered into his storage facility located in Canada and "found boxes of 35mm footage," recounts Ventrella. "He didn't really know what it was, didn't really know if this was the lost footage he suspected it was and sent us this material. We were like kids on Christmas morning when we got the packages and opened them up. This was indeed the material that had been lost."

"It was in surprisingly good condition because it's cold up in Canada and the film must keep well," Ventrella laughs. "But the 35mm film was an interpositive. It wasn't the original negative, it was a strike made from the negative, so it was pretty nice and close to the original. The picture itself was nice, it had a tiny bit of fading, but we color corrected it, so I think it's close to the final color corrected version of the release feature."

With footage in hand, Dean and Ventrella say there was never a question of whether they should restore the film or relegate the cut scenes to the special features section of the DVD. The game plan was to release an uncut version all along. And to help in the restoration, they called in director Mihalka. Ventrella recalls, "He was really glad we found the material and he was instrumental in viewing the elements put back into the feature and giving us some tweaks and suggestions on how it originally was. Having him there was the last piece of the puzzle. It was an early film for him and he remembered every detail - where everything went, the original audio mix, everything, so it was essential having him there." In total, with the restored footage, the film now runs an estimated three minutes longer than its theatrical counterpart. The scenes now intact? The infamous "shower head" kill, perhaps? You'll have to see for yourself.

Mihalka and producers Dunning and Link were not just integral to the birth of this new MBV, they're also participating in the DVD's featurette Bloodlust: My Bloody Valentine and the Rise of the Slasher Film. The doc will look back at the film's production, trace the innovations made in the slasher genre and feature interviews with some of the other players involved in the film. "In terms of the actors, we found Carl Marotte who played Dave, the guy who gets his head dunked in the hot dogs, Lori Hallier, who played the lead Sara, and Neil Affleck who plays Axel Palmer," says Ventrella. "Neil was an interesting guy. He had come down to L.A. after working on the original movie to work as an animator on The Simpsons for 10 years and he's now back in Canada pursuing his acting career. He brought in original props from the film and showed them on camera and had a lot of great stories."

"One other person we hooked up with is [composer] Paul Zaza," he continues. "You might remember him for the end song that plays over the credits. The burning question with Paul was Why? Why and how? He's great and a really accomplished composer. He did scores for a bunch of films including Black Christmas and a bunch of Canadian films. His stories about how the end song came about are going to be very satisfying for people that always asked why."

Among the interviews on Bloodlust also expect to see plenty of production photos, many of them from personal collections. Also on the disc, Bloodlines: An Interactive Horror Film History. "Having been a huge fan of slasher and horror films growing up, I thought it would be a fun idea to put together something that encapsulated the roots of the genre. How they developed and really where MBV '81 fits into the scheme of things and where it led to. You find a lot of these films are related and there was a style in terms of influences and we felt it would really put things in perspective for both the fans of the genre."

Ventrella explains this feature is a "a family tree style interface where the roots of the tree are Psycho and various influences that came out of it from H.G. Lewis to gialli to the slasher godfathers which would be Friday the 13th. Then the rubber reality films like the Freddy Krueger [films] and the various permutations that came out of that. There's backwoods bloodletting like The Hills Have Eyes and we get into the Hammer films. So there's a great context for where MBV fits and where 3D comes into the whole scheme of things.

Between the new 3D film and the forthcoming My Bloody Valentine: Special Edition, it's shaping up to be a good year for Harry Warden. Look for Lionsgate's DVD on January 13th. Currently, there are no Blu-Ray plans in the works, however, if anything changes, we'll let you know.

[Spook]

That's cool. It makes me even more excited for this!

[Joshg]

At first, I was like "aww, only three minutes instead of nine." Then I thought, "wait, 9 minutes of gore? That's ridiculous. Probably filler crap within that. Three minutes sounds exactly right."

I didn't believe 9 minutes of pure gore was originally in it, but 3 sounds much more likely. And this makes me more happier than ever to see the film. It's my third favorite horror film, and with this footage, it may become my 2nd. :)

[Penhall]

This sounds like the ultimate DVD to me. We're getting the movie UNRATED, and a bunch of cool extras. If every Friday film was released on DVD like this, I'd die a happy man.

[Brett H.]

I would be shocked if it was 3 minutes of gore. That's a lot for an early 80s slasher.

[WesReviews]

I'm still trying not to get too excited because this release really seems too good to be true...but man... I can't wait. :D

[The Dream Master]

I would be shocked if it was 3 minutes of gore. That's a lot for an early 80s slasher.

I'm not too terribly informed when it comes to this release, but is it possible that some of the restored gore might involve alternate takes that ran a bit longer, which could possibly extend the running time a bit? I don't think there's any way that it'll be 3 minutes of pure blood and guts being added back in, but I hope this means that they're not adding in a bunch of unecessary deleted scenes that were never intended to be there in the first place (like Wes posted about earlier).

[WesReviews]

3 minutes wouldn't surprise me, hearing how much of each death was cut. One death sequence (reportedly) ran an entire minute longer on its own. I'll believe it when I see it, but add in the rest, and I would think 3 minutes of added blood/gore would be very feasible.

And remember...this was during a time when the MPAA cut a lot of stuff that was suggestive, overly violent, etc. Some of the added stuff to the death scenes may not be blood/gore, but simply added non-gore brutality (someone being dragged by pick-axe over the ground for longer than in the R cut, lingering shots of ripped out hearts or dead bodies, etc.)

[sCabbOy]

Hell yeah, look what an extra 5 seconds of gore did to Friday The 13th. 3 Minutes is an eternity of gore!

[Brett H.]

I'm actually kinda hoping the other scenes are put back in (if they are, it's obvious the director wants them in) and I think MBV is strong enough as a film to handle some new stuff, surely of which is going to be of interest to the hardcore fans of the film. We all talk shit now, but if there was a beer chugging contest between Hollis with a tit in each hand and Axl's dopey ass, we're all going to want that in the film for sure. I know that's not the case, but I still think it's got enough power to handle a few minutes of scenes. Plus, there's always the theatrical if you're worried about the pacing.

[nottidelterrore]

We all talk shit now, but if there was a beer chugging contest between Hollis with a tit in each hand and Axl's dopey ass, we're all going to want that in the film for sure.

His feet would be rested on a tit stool while he drinks Axl to shame.

[The Dream Master]

I'm actually kinda hoping the other scenes are put back in (if they are, it's obvious the director wants them in) and I think MBV is strong enough as a film to handle some new stuff, surely of which is going to be of interest to the hardcore fans of the film. We all talk shit now, but if there was a beer chugging contest between Hollis with a tit in each hand and Axl's dopey ass, we're all going to want that in the film for sure. I know that's not the case, but I still think it's got enough power to handle a few minutes of scenes. Plus, there's always the theatrical if you're worried about the pacing.

Oh, if the director wants them in there, I'm all for it. I just hope Lion's Gate didn't find a shitload of new footage and just decide "well, let's throw it all in there, director's intentions be damned."

[Esten]

The other 6 minutes is actually a Hollis gangbang.

[Brett H.]

Little known fact; when Keith Knight (Hollis) passed away, I drank a Moosehead in his honor. I actually had a damn Moosehead in the fridge. Bought an 8-pack of it once. Yeah, 8. No idea there.

I don't usually bring this up because I ended up drinking too much of it and there was barely any left to pour for him. I hope he's not up in Heaven with a 2x4 waiting for my insulting ass. But, hey, honest mistake.

(dead fucking serious post if anyone's wondering)

[sCabbOy]

Moosehead was real? lol

Did not know that, and you think I would living 25 minutes from Canada!!

[TheLoStboY199]

I kinda sorta wished they could have gotten a hold of the kind bigger guy with the handle bar moustache who had a really hot girlfriend (I think his name was Hollis). I always really like his character and the way he potrayed it in the film. Also had a pretty cool death scene.

[nottidelterrore]

I kinda sorta wished they could have gotten a hold of the kind bigger guy with the handle bar moustache who had a really hot girlfriend (I think his name was Hollis). I always really like his character and the way he potrayed it in the film. Also had a pretty cool death scene.

He(Keith Knight) sadly passed away last August from brain cancer at age 51. :(

[Ron]

51 is too damn young.

RIP

[nottidelterrore]

Indeed it is. Very sad. :(

I also remember him being a part of Peter Stegman's gang in Mark L. Lester's Class of 1984.

[Brett H.]

Not to mention his role as Fink in the legendary Canadian comedy, Meatballs. :(

There's a really rare slasher starring Knight called Whodunit. It was a Canadian TV production. I hope to get my hands on it someday for Maple Leaf Macabre. It's got an awesome cover and can be had cheap enough on Ebay. See? (http://cgi.ebay.com/Whodunit-1982-VHS-RICK-DEAN_W0QQitemZ200140774673QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVHS?_ trksid=p3286.m20.l1116)

[Joshg]

I've been trying to track Island of Blood (aka, Whodunit?) for over a year now. Apparently it's really bad, but from what I've learned about it, it could be fun. :) I had no clue it was Canadian. Thanks Boo.

[kramerfan]

I have Whodunit but dont remember Keith in it.

[Cody]

Uncut death scene screen grabs (http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=9052)

This movie's gross now. :)

[nottidelterrore]

Those screen grabs are beautiful!

[Joshg]

Amazing. :) I just got sooooooo much more pumped for this.

[Patrick]

Whoa....those are awesome! Really can't wait for this dvd. Too bad there's no Blu-ray.

[Ron]

I've always been curious about Mabel's death uncut.

[kramerfan]

Im sooo excited to get this.

[Patrick]

Here's a DVD trailer for the SE:

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/14828/

[sammysausage76]

This DVD is really going to be awesome. Hopefully the buzz surrounding the remake will translate into increased DVD sales!!

[Patrick]

Only 6 more days until the Uncut DVD comes out!

[sCabbOy]

So soon! cann't wait!

[kramerfan]

Sooo Excited

[nottidelterrore]

It's hard to believe that this monumental release is upon us. I hope to get it on Tuesday but don't know if I'll be out or not to get it. If not, it'll be sometime net week. Hopefully. I also would like to check out MBV 3-D next Friday if it plays at our theaters.

[Ron]

I'm getting it on Tuesday no matter what. I'm gonna sell my old copy to a buddy of mine at work.

[The Dream Master]

I've got mine pre-ordered from Amazon, so I'm guessing it'll be here on Thursday or Friday next week. I'm hoping Thursday so I can watch it before the new one comes out.

[sam hane]

http://www.youtube.com/user/topbuzz8967

there are a couple of uncut scenes here that someone recorded off of their TV with a camera, no sound but you can see the footage.

[WesReviews]

I'll be making a brief return to my old reviewing stomping ground of DVDDrive-In.com next week with yes, My Bloody Valentine: SE.

Though OTH is my home now, it'll be fun to step back in time and basically remake my original review of MBV now that the uncut version is upon us with extras.

I'll let you guys know when it's up. :)

[Cody]

Player problems? (http://chud.com/articles/articles/17712/1/DVD-REVIEW-MY-BLOODY-VALENTINE-SPECIAL-EDITION/Page1.html)

First, a word of warning. This disc HATES to be played. More often than not, if you put it in a dvd player it will scream and yell and curse at you for making it work. I tried it on 6 different dvd players and only two of them didn't sound like a chainsaw revving up. If some zombies had broken down the door that second I could have decapitated them just by wielding the dvd player and hitting the eject button. It's not just me, either, apparently it's a widespread problem with certain players.

But if you find one that will play it there's a small bit of extras.

[skuppy]

I'll be picking up my copy later today. I can't wait!!!!

[i am SAW]

enter to win a free dvd....

http://www.fangoriaonline.com/features/mistress-bekah/1003-win-my-bloody-valentine-1981-on-dvd.html

[sCabbOy]

Just got my DVD from Amazon!

Can't wait!

[Patrick]

Yea I got a friend at Suncoast who put me one back. Imma get it today!

[nottidelterrore]

I didn't get to grab the new DVD today but I shall be getting it on Friday sometime since the weather here is kind of icy.

I'll pass on the Fangoria contest. Sounds like a waste of time to me since I wouldn't take them on a very good date due to how shitty their magazine has been for many years. I'd only allow them one thing on the dollar menu at McDonald's & a water. To go.

[Ron]

I went to Best Buy today, but they didn't have the new release. Thank God for Wal*Mart. Man, I never thought I would say that!

[Penhall]

I pre-ordered mine from Amazon and didnt get it today! And they had like 6 copies at Best Buy today!!!!

DAMNIT!

[The Dream Master]

I'm used to getting things like 2 or 3 after street date when using Amazon, so I'm cool. It's not like I'd be able to watch it tonight anyway. It would be awesome if it comes on Thursday, though, because I don't really have to work on Friday. I just hope the damn thing plays. Cody's post has me a bit worried, but I haven't seen that issue reported anywhere else so far.

[Utellme]

[QUOTE=Penhall;296189]I pre-ordered mine from Amazon and didnt get it today! And they had like 6 copies at Best Buy today!!!!

Thats why i just go to the store instead of messing around with pre order etc.I walked into Wal Mart bought it for 13.00.



Also its been said that there is 9 minutes of footage added in.I only see 3 minutes im not complaining im just saying i only noticed 3 minutes not 9.

And here again yet another movie with cut footage yet for F13th cut footage theres every excuse under the sun for why it dont exist. TCM 1974 still had deleted scenes.Excuses need to stop being made for F13th and need to empty the vaults yes i said the magical vaults the footage is there.

DM for what its worth my copy played ok.

[The Dream Master]

Good to hear, Utell.

And as far as I've heard, I think it's only supposed to be about 3 minutes of added footage, not 9.

[skuppy]

My copy played fine as well.

[God of Thunder]

Holy shit, I can't fuckin' wait to see the cut gore!!!! It's finally here!

[nottidelterrore]

Does it come with an insert with chapter selections on one side & a mini poster on the other? I'm thinking it doesn't since it's not an Anchor Bay disc. I like those little poster inserts.

[God of Thunder]

I like nailing em up on my wall. "Hey guys, check out my 'Rats: Night of Terror' poster!" LOL. That's always nice when DVDs come with free posters.

[Gringo Loco]

This disc is badass! I went to my local video store and they had it but it was checked out. I couldn't believe it came out. So I went to Best Buy and got the last copy.

[Patrick]

I got mine at Best Buy today. The movie was already awesome with the censored, theatrical version we had for years. Now, the new UNCUT version is WAY better. My Bloody Valentine: UNCUT is amazing! Wonderful film. The 'Rise of the Slasher Film' documentary is pretty cool.

[Penhall]

Thats why i just go to the store instead of messing around with pre order etc.I walked into Wal Mart bought it for 13.00.

I usually try to do the same thing, but 99 percent of the time, I'm never able to find the new releases of slasher movies that come out. The stores around me never seem to get them until a few weeks AFTER the orginal release date.

So the one time I pre-order, I find the damned movie EVERYWHERE. :shifty:

[Cody]

I pre-ordered as well - but at the same time that I pre-ordered His Name Was Jason, and to qualify for free shipping I grouped them into one shipment. So I've got almost a month to wait before I get my copy.

[Utellme]

Does it come with an insert with chapter selections on one side & a mini poster on the other? I'm thinking it doesn't since it's not an Anchor Bay disc. I like those little poster inserts.

Mine did not.

I usually try to do the same thing, but 99 percent of the time, I'm never able to find the new releases of slasher movies that come out. The stores around me never seem to get them until a few weeks AFTER the orginal release date.

So the one time I pre-order, I find the damned movie EVERYWHERE. :shifty:

Yeah your right sometimes stores are late getting the DVDS also.

[WesReviews]

My full review will be up tomorrow or Friday, but until then I will merely say this... RUN OUT AND BUY THIS DISC. It does not disappoint.

$13.00 at Wal-Mart is a steal for this.

I will never, EVER watch the Theatrical version again. It's useless now.

[i am SAW]

i bought this, never seen it before. i'm going to wait and watch the remake first, then go back and watch this.

[sCabbOy]

I'd watch this first, really... the remake may have a spoiler for this.

[Utellme]

i bought this, never seen it before. i'm going to wait and watch the remake first, then go back and watch this.

Same goes for me but i wanted to watch the original 1st.

[WesReviews]

I'd watch this first, really... the remake may have a spoiler for this.

Scab is wise.

[Patrick]

Yea never watch remakes first IMO. Especially this. The original is hard to beat.

I love the outer slipcase it comes with. Very nice...all shiny and pretty. Wonderful release.....only thing else I would have loved to had on it is Trailer(s) and TV spots....and a Blu-ray. Maybe when remake comes out on Blu-ray, this one will....hey, maybe a double feature.

[i am SAW]

I'd watch this first, really... the remake may have a spoiler for this.
as if the original won't contain spoilers for the remake? so far i haven't seen a remake i didn't like better than the original. i'm quite positive i'll feel the same with these. so i'll stick with my plan of watching the better one (remake) first.

[sCabbOy]

as if the original won't contain spoilers for the remake? so far i haven't seen a remake i didn't like better than the original. i'm quite positive i'll feel the same with these. so i'll stick with my plan of watching the better one (remake) first.

Call me stupid, but I'd rather have the remake spoiled than the original- most of us in this forum has already seen the original.

[Patrick]

Call me stupid, but I'd rather have the remake spoiled than the original- most of us in this forum has already seen the original.


I agree sCabbOy. Us that grew up with these early slasher films have more of an appreciation for them than these teeny boppers of today. Alot of them don't and/or can't understand. Not all....but most.

[Utellme]

as if the original won't contain spoilers for the remake? so far i haven't seen a remake i didn't like better than the original. i'm quite positive i'll feel the same with these. so i'll stick with my plan of watching the better one (remake) first.

At least your different ill give you that.

[sCabbOy]

There's more of a surprise to MBV than Halloween- from minute one we know who's killing, MBV we don't. I'm not sure if the killer int he remake will be the same as the original, but that's why I said maybe watch the original first.