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- Commentary #1 features film historians Jason Pichonsky and Paul Corupe.
- Commentary #2 features isolated score and interview with music historian Douglass Fake.
- Commentary #3 features audio interviews with actor Lesleh Donaldson, first assistant director Ray Sager, and production assistant Shelley Allen.
- "Dead & Breakfast" (13:39, HD) is an interview with art director Susan Longmire and set assistant Elinor Galbraith. The pair share information about their early careers, and their eventual connection to "Funeral Home." Memories of director William Fruet are provided, with Longmire describing him as "one of the greats." The women offer memories of creative challenges during the shoot, trying to create a proper genre picture without much experience, making mistakes along the way.
- "Family Owned & Operated" (12:34, HD) is a look at producer Barry Allen and his industry legacy, featuring an interview with Brian Allen, president of Premiere Operating, LTD. Sensing an opportunity, Barry Allen took his film exhibition business into production, with "Funeral Home" a family affair, also employing Brian's sisters. Brian shares his memories from a set visit, and recalls Barry's nervousness when called on to cameo in the picture. American distribution woes are also identified.
- "Secrets & Shadows" (15:46, HD) is an interview with cinematographer Mark Irwin, who discusses the many cinematic influences in "Funeral Home," making up a "Cuisinart" style of storytelling. The interviewee discusses the production experience, working with director William Fruet to find a look for the picture in strange locations. Casting is explored, finding Kay Hawtry locking horns with Fruet, and Lesleh Donaldson had to deal with rotting vegetables in the film's finale. The interviewee also had to work with a cat, praising his feline star.
- Filming Locations (6:34, HD) returns to the shooting areas for "Funeral Home," with audio information provided by Michael Felsher.
- Image Gallery (4:53) collects BTS snaps, film stills, lobby cards, poster and VHS art, and promotional materials.
- Radio Spots (2:18) are offered.
- T.V. Spots (1:05, SD) provide two commercials for "Cries in the Night."
- Video Trailer (1:44, SD)
- Theatrical Trailer (1:50, SD)
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