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4K BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentaries - presented here are three audio commentaries. The first is an exclusive new audio commentary that was recorded by critics Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thomson. The other two commentaries initially appeared on Blue Underground's DVD release of Deathdream. Both offer an abundance of information about the film's production history, stylistic appearance and editing, the different titles under which it has been promoted and appeared on the home video market, and the social environment in which it emerged.
- Audio Commentary One - recorded by critics Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson.
- 2. Audio Commentary Two - featuring co-producer and director Bob Clark moderated by David Gregory.
- 3. Audio Commentary Three - featuring writer/makeup artist Alan Ormsby moderated by David Gregory.
- Trailer - restored trailer for Deathdream. Presented with HDR. In English, not subtitled. (4 min).
BLU-RAY DISC
- The First Andy - in this exclusive new program, actor Gary Swanson recalls his interactions with Bob Clark, the guidance he received during the audition process, and the shooting process. The program also features clips from Swanson's screen tests. In English, not subtitled. (13 min).
- Commentaries - presented here are three audio commentaries. The first is an exclusive new audio commentary that was recorded by critics Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thomson. Both offer information about the film's production history, stylistic appearance and editing, the different titles under which it has been promoted and appeared on the home video market, and the social environment in which it emerged.
- 1. Audio Commentary One - recorded by critics Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson.
- 2. Audio Commentary Two - featuring co-producer and director Bob Clark moderated by David Gregory.
- 3. Audio Commentary Three - featuring writer/makeup artist Alan Ormsby moderated by David Gregory.
- Featurettes and Interviews -
- 1. Notes For A Homecoming: Interview with Composer Carl Zitter - in this brand new video interview, composer Carl Zitter recalls his first encounter with Bob Clark in Miami and explains how his career in the film business started, and discusses the conception of the original soundtrack for Deathdream. The interview was conducted exclusively for Blue Underground in 2017. In English, not subtitled. (20 min).
- 2. A Recollection With Star Anya Liffey and Writer/Makeup Artist Alan Orsmby - in this brand new featurette, Anya Liffey and writer/makeup artist Alan Orsmby discuss their first professional work that they did together, their professional relationship with Bob Clark, and their contributions to Deathdream. There are also interesting comments about Deranged: Confessions of a Necrophile and Orgy of the Living Dead. The featurette was produced exclusively for Blue Underground in 2017. In English, not subtitled. (20 min).
- 3. Flying Down To Brooksville - in this brand new video interview, production manager John 'Bud' Cardos explains where and how Deathdream was shot and recalls his interactions with Bob Clark, John Marley, and Lynn Carlin. The interview was conducted exclusively for Blue Underground in 2017. In English, not subtitled. (20 min).
- 4. Tom Savini: The Early Years - in this archival video interview, Tom Savini discusses the early stages of his career as a makeup artist and some of the films that left an indelible impression on him, as well as his life-altering experience as combat photographer in Vietnam and his contribution to Deathdream. In English, not subtitled. (10 min).
- 5. Deathdreaming - in this archival video interview, star Richard Backus remembers how he was cast to play Andy Brooks in Deathdream and discusses his initial impression of the script for the film as well as the shooting process and Bob Clark's working methods. There are also comments about Alan Orsmby's special effects and makeup work. In English, not subtitled. (12 min).
- Screen Test - presented here is a selection of screen tests with actor Gary Swanson, who was originally cast as Andy Brooks. In English, not subtitled. (13 min).
- Alan Ormsby Student Film - presented here is a short student film directed by Alan Ormsby about a man that is executed because of a terrible lie. (10 min).
- Still Gallery - presented here is a large collection of original promotional materials for Deathdream from around the world: posters and ads; U.S. pressbook; publicity stills; behind-the-scenes stills; makeup effects descriptions, drawings, and photographs; original VHS and DVD covers; Alain Ormsby's movie monsters (text and drawings); and Alain Ormsby's creations. The gallery was compiled by Gregory Chick.
- Trailer - original trailer for Deathdream. In English, not subtitled. (4 min).
- Alternate Opening Titles - in English, not subtitled. (4 min).
- Cover - reversible cover with vintage poster art for Deathdream.
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