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- Commentary #1 features actor Dennis Christopher.
- Commentary #2 features The Hysteria Continues.
- Commentary #3 features film historians Amanda Reyes and Bill Ackerman.
- "Celluloid Heroes" (26:20, HD) is an interview with producer Irwin Yablans, who details his rise in the industry, taking on all jobs before climbing the corporate ladder. Finding himself in charge of test screenings, Yablans elected to become a producer, forming Compass International Pictures, which built its reputation on the back of John Carpenter, releasing "Assault on Precinct 13" and "Halloween." For "Fade to Black," Yablans accepted a more creative role in the production, working on character and casting, enjoying the collaboration process with Dennis Christopher. Production challenges are shared, and Yablans claims he edited the picture himself. Scoring achievements are highlighted, and distribution woes are recalled.
- "A Brush with Darkness" (14:42, HD) is an interview with makeup artist Patricia Bunch, who got her start in the business working on "Galaxina," eventually recommended for employment on "Fade to Black." Bunch shares her favorite looks from the film and details plenty of technical challenges. She also offers her post-movie life, quickly moving to television for steady work.
- "Lying and Dying for the Movies" (17:12, HD) is an interview with Dennis Christopher, who initially refused to act in "Fade to Black," keeping away from a flawed script. Accepting a professional challenge, Christopher goes into detail about his performance choices and thought process. He also shares frustrations with the mummy costume and initial plans for a masturbation sequence, spicing it up with his own ideas. A deleted ending is also revealed.
- "Experimenting with Sound" (12:29, HD) is an interview with composer Craig Safan. With "Fade to Black" part of his early career growth, Safan explores his quest to merge orchestral instruments with synthesizers, coming up with an unusual sound for the feature. Without any feedback, Safan delivered his "Fade to Black" score, pointing out a few themes from the work.
- "Finishing the Story" (8:45, HD) is a brief interview with editor Barbara Pokras, who shares her history with New World Pictures, offered professional opportunities from Roger Corman. She also explores her friendship with "Fade To Black" director Vernon Zimmerman, though her memory is a bit hazy when it comes to sharing information about the feature and her participation in the editing room.
- Audio Interview (31:18) with actress Linda Kerridge explores her years as a model in Australia before turning to Hollywood work, including "Fade to Black." Armed with a Marilyn Monroe look, Kerridge was hired for her appearance, and she shares her feelings about the vocation, including acting challenges and dealing with nerves. Director Zimmerman is recalled, and the interviewee goes into her post- acting life, returning to her love of painting and parenthood. Kerridge also covers location work on "Fade to Black," her faint memories of a deleted subplot from the picture, and her anxiety about navigating the business.
- "Taking the Hits" (11:38, HD) is an interview with special effect coordinator Wayne Beauchamp, who reveals he originally intended to pursue acting in Hollywood. An old industry pro took notice of Beauchamp's military history and invited him to change careers, with the interviewee soon finding work on "Fade to Black." Beauchamp explores several scenes from the movie, pointing out technical challenges.
- "A Shiny Quality" (18:43, HD) is an interview with Marcie Barkin, who shares the origin of her acting career, pulled out of a secretarial job to perform in a car commercial. Pursuing work, Barkin made her way into television, appearing on shows such as "All in the Family," while "Fade to Black" was a different challenge, dealing with a B-movie experience. Barkin offers her thoughts on co-stars, director Vernon Zimmerman, and locations. She also explores the cult longevity of "Fade to Black."
- Still Gallery (10:08) collects poster art, film stills, publicity shots, BTS snaps, lobby cards, and pressbook pages.
- Theatrical Trailer (3:07, HD)
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