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- Commentary #1 features writer/director James Shyman.
- Commentary #2 features Tony and Johanna of the Hack the Movies podcast.
- Bonus Movie: "Hollywood's New Blood" is a 1988 offering from writer/director James Shyman.
- Interview (38:58, HD) is a chat with actor J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner, who spent plenty of time in the B-movie trenches, playing monsters and maniacs before finding his way to "Slash Dance." Van Ornsteiner walks through his early years in the business, trying to catch a break, but largely dealing with low-budget productions. Writer/director James Shyman is recalled, and the interviewee goes into the particulars of his character, trying to do something with the part. Anecdotes about filming are shared, including the actor's mission to eat a goldfish, which was actually a carrot. Crew tales are offered, and Von Ornsteiner discusses his move to forensic psychology, recognizing that acting offered no future. Education led to jobs in the field, which brought him to television, becoming a staple of Court TV, news programs, and "trash T.V."
- Interview (37:10, HD) is a sit-down with producer Andrew Maisner, who details his initial interest in moviemaking, and offers memories of his first meeting with "Slash Dance" writer/director James Shyman, with the men sharing a jacuzzi together at a hotel. Maisner is a bit of an old-school personality, sharing slightly inappropriate tales from his career, including his work to keep a terrible actress in the picture strictly because she was eye-candy for the crew. Some production tales are offered, along with the Cannes marketplace experience. Maisner found great success with 1993's "Leslie Nielsen's Bad Golf Made Easier" video, which led him to work with Rodney Dangerfield, creating an opportunity for the interviewee to remind viewers that the legendary comedian had a large penis he enjoyed showing off. Sadly, "Slash Dance" lost money for Maisner, who goes into the evils of studio accounting, remarking how creators have it easier today when it comes time to get paid.
- "3-Minute 'Slash Dance'" (2:39, SD) is a condensed version of the film.
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