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- New transfer from the Betacam SP master tapes
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Commentary features actor/co-writer/producer D.J. Perry, co-writer/co-producer Jeff Kennedy, and co-writer Juanita Kennedy.
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"Running the Campaign" (11:39) is a video conference interview with actor/co-writer/co-producer D.J. Perry, who's celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Knight Chills." The interviewee recalls his early years of acting, soon diverting into screenwriting, forming a company with Jeff Kennedy. Striking out in Hollywood, Perry and Kennedy elected to go out on their own, using their history with role-playing games to inspire their screenplay, setting out to play into "Dungeons & Dragons" hysteria they experienced during their formative years. The casting process is examined, along with the choice to shoot on video, with budgetary concerns driving the format choice. Memories from the freezing shoot are shared, and Perry is somewhat open about distribution failures, making little money on a film that was a popular rental in video stores.
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"Finding Sir Kallio: Recollections of 'Knight Chills'" (4:55, HD) is a video conference interview with actors Michael Rene Walton and Stuart MacDonald. Casting stories are shared, with the men excited to be part of a movie production. Characterization is offered, along with memories from the shoot.
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Archival Dungeon Tour (7:20, SD) is hosted by co-writer/co-producer Jeff Kennedy, who built a home for gamers inside his basement back in 1989, using the location for "Knight Chills." The interviewee provides a tour of props, awards, and miniatures used during gaming time.
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Local News Coverage (2:36, SD) is a look at the making of "Knight Chills" (known then as "Winter Chills"), with director Katherine Hicks sharing her approach to production demands.
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"'Knight Chills': Special Effects" (7:40, SD) is B-roll from the shoot, highlighting work that went into the crashing of an automobile, which was soon set ablaze for the camera.
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"Building of a Bad Guy" (2:04, SD) is BTS footage, exploring the work involved with knight and horse action.
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"Cast & Crew at Work and Play" (7:19, SD) BTS offering, this time highlighting cast and crew camaraderie during the shoot, and the creation of takes are included as well.
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"Knight Chills II" (24:18, SD) is listed as a "camera test," sharing lighting and costume choices for a proposed sequel.
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Image Gallery (1:05) collects BTS snaps, film stills, and comic book panels.
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"Of Satanic Panic and Red Roses" (15:13, HD) is a video essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas.
- Reversible sleeve
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