Special Features: |
- Newly scanned and restored in 4K from its 35mm internegative
- Commentary #1 features author John Szpunar.
- Commentary #2 features fan Eli Roth.
- Live Commentary features director Joel M. Reed and fans Art Ettinger and Ken Kish, recorded in 2009.
- "Freaks Come Out at the Drive-In" (14:31, HD) takes viewers to the Mahoning Drive-In for "Troma-Thon '23," where fans gather to celebrate everything Troma. Lot manager Dave is the host, sharing his love of "Bloodsucking Freaks," recalling his introduction to the picture. Fan testimonials are included, along with interview time with Lloyd Kaufman, who takes photos with the public and recalls the controversies surrounding the film. He also updates viewers on the history of director Joel M. Reed, who was arrested in 2015 for "forcibly groping women" at a party, eventually passing away in 2020.
- "Q&A with Joel M. Reed" (55:09, SD) catches up with the filmmaker after a screening of "Bloodsucking Freaks"
- "Random Hotel Interview" (24:39, SD) is a conversation with director Joel M. Reed.
- Interview (3:48, SD) features actors Ernie Pysher and Arlana Blue, editor Victor Kanefksya, and a young and unknown Eli Roth, who discusses "Bloodsucking Freaks" with the production participants. Everyone appears to have a great sense of humor about the film.
- Interview (20:07, HD) with Eli Roth catches up with the horror filmmaker in his home, where he reflects on his initial participation in the 1998 DVD (being a 25-year-old film school graduate at the time), shares his massive appreciation for "Bloodsucking Freaks," and explores how the feature influenced his work.
- Interview (14:32, HD) with Chris Jericho permits the wrestler an opportunity to share his adoration for "Bloodsucking Freaks," which he discovered as part of his "Cheap Ass Movie Club" back in the 1990s. His fandom was so strong that he named his sidekick Ralphus as a tribute to the effort. The chat also touches on Jericho's love of gore zone entertainment.
- Alternate Title Sequence (1:02, HD) for ""Blood Sucking Freaks" is offered.
- Reversible cover artwork
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