This was dropped in the Varied Celluloid inbox yesterday but there was very little time to actually post about it, but Shout Factory’s side company Scream Factory have announced Blu-ray/DVD releases for both The Howling and one of my favorite bad-movies, Ninja III: The Domination. These are some pretty tremendous releases and I am personally over-the-moon about them. I honestly can’t express the joy that will overcome me whilst watching Ninja III: The Domination on Blu-ray. This is the reason that high definition was invented! As far as The Howling goes, what more could be said? When it comes to werewolf movies it continually shows up in the top three for most people. The Howling is slated for Blu-ray and DVD release on June 18th, while Ninja III is coming in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack on June 11th. Here are the specs:

SCREAM FACTORY™ PRESENTS
From the Director of Cult Classics PIRANHA and GREMLINS
Comes the Ultimate Masterpiece of Primal Terror…

THE HOWLING


A Film by Joe Dante
COLLECTOR’S EDITION BLU-RAY™ AND DVD
HIT STORE SHELVES EVERYWHERE ON JUNE 18, 2013
BUT WAIT!!! LET’S ALSO KICK START THE KILLER SUMMER WITH

NINJA III: THE DOMINATION


BLU-RAY™ + DVD COMBO PACK
LANDS ON HOME ENTERTAINMENT SHELVES ON JUNE 11, 2013
Pre-Order These SCREAM FACTORY Home Entertainment Collections Today!


The greatest movie ever made.
The greatest movie ever made.
NINJA III: THE DOMINATION
Synopsis: Aerobic instructor Christie Ryder (Lucinda Dickey – Breakin’, Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo) becomes possessed by the spirit of an evil ninja when she comes to his aid after being shot down. Dominated by the killer’s vicious and relentless rage, she sets out to brutally attack his enemies. Her boyfriend, confused by Christie’s changing personality and afraid that he might be her next victim, enlists the aid of Yamada (Shô Kosugi – Enter the Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja), the quintessential martial arts hero. In a life-threatening exorcism and ultimate fight to the death, Yamada proves that he is Christie’s only chance for survival. For only a ninja can kill another ninja!


*** Special note: Extras for this Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack are in development and a final list will be announced at a later date.

Blu-ray: 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.78:1)/ DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo
DVD: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)/Dolby Digital Stereo 1984/Color/R/92 minutes


Legitimately one of the best werewolf movies of the 80s.
Legitimately one of the best werewolf movies of the 80s.
THE HOWLING

Synopsis: Severely shaken after a near-fatal encounter with a serial killer, TV newscaster Karen White (Dee Wallace) takes some much-needed time off. Hoping to conquer her inner demons, she heads for “the Colony,” a secluded retreat where her new neighbors are just a tad too eager to make her feel at home. Also, there seems to be a bizarre link between her would-be attacker and this supposedly safe haven.

And when, after nights of being tormented by savage shrieks and unearthly cries, Karen ventures into the forest to find answers, she makes a terrifying discovery. Now she must fight not only for her life… but for her very soul!

THE HOWLING COLLECTOR’S EDITION Special Features:

***Special Note – Preliminary confirmed bonus content. Much more are currently in development. A final list will be announced at a later date. · Audio Commentary With Director Joe Dante And Actors Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone and Robert Picardo
· Unleashing the Beast: The Making Of The Howling Multi-part Documentary
· Deleted Scenes And Outtakes
· Making Of A Monster: Inside The Howling Documentary
· Horror’s Hallowed Grounds – A Look At The Film’s Locations
· Photo Gallery
· Theatrical Trailers

1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1)/DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/1981/Color/91 minutes/R/Subtitles: English

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