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- "Slime Jockeys" (19:10, HD) is an interview with special effects artists/actors William Butler and Michael Deak. The pair (recorded at a backyard bar) delve into their careers at the time of the "Spellcaster" production, working hard for Empire Pictures and producer Charles Band, coming off "From Beyond" without a break. Their shared death scene is examined, with something greater planned in the script before it was changed to a simple car explosion, at Deak's suggestion. Traveling to Rome, the men share their wonder with Dino de Laurentiis's old studio, discovering cinematic treasures while prepping the new production, including workprint footage from "Barbarella." Cast impressions are shared, offering amusing anecdotes about the ensemble, including Adam Ant, who was extremely specific in his makeup demands. Career growth is charted, with Band open to crew interests and ambition. The interviewees make it clear "Spellcaster" was a happy shoot, and recall their first impressions of the film years after it was shot.
- "Casting a Spell" (13:34, HD) is an interview with Richard Blade, who portrays a VJ in "Spellcaster" and actually was one in the 1980s, splitting time between television hosting and radio work in Los Angeles. Such experience helped him in the audition process, putting in little effort to acquire the job. Blade recalls the Italian shoot, moving from studio work to Charles Band's private castle, which the actor toured frequently during his days inside. The interviewee provides his impression of director Rafal Zielinski, and delves into his relationships with co-stars, including Bunty Bailey, the star of a-Ha's "Take on Me" video, which Blade deems the best video of the 1980s. He shares his appreciation of old friend Adam Ant and his innate magnetism. Cast and crew camaraderie is celebrated, reflecting a pleasant shoot, and Blade describes his futile attempts to promote a picture that was delayed for six years.
- Still Gallery (1:04) collects poster art, film stills, and publicity shots.
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