Welcome back to the Collector's Corner, where we dive into the latest physical media releases worth adding to your shelf. This week, we have a couple of exciting titles that are a must-see for anyone who loves unique horror. It's a great week to get your hands on some new horror to own forever.
Highlighted Releases:
The Innkeepers (2011) - 4K UHD Blu-ray
The Film: Directed by Ti West (X, Pearl, MaXXXine), this is a masterclass in slow-burn, atmospheric ghost stories. It follows two employees, Claire and Luke, during the final week of a historic hotel's operation. As they try to uncover the hotel’s haunted past, they discover some truly unsettling secrets. This film is all about tension and dread, proving that you don't need a lot of gore to be terrifying.
Why You Need It: This release is from Second Sight Films, a boutique label known for its incredible restorations and special features. This is the first time the film has been released in glorious 4K UHD. It’s the definitive way to watch a modern classic of the ghost story genre.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) - 4K UHD Blu-ray
The Film: Tobe Hooper's wildly different and darkly comedic sequel moves the cannibalistic Sawyer family to a cavernous labyrinth beneath an amusement park. When a local DJ, Stretch, gets entangled in the family's murderous spree, she and a vengeful Texas Ranger (played by Dennis Hopper!) must confront the saw-wielding Leatherface and his unhinged family. This film is bigger, bolder, and much more gruesome than the original, with special effects by the legendary Tom Savini.
Why You Need It: Arrow Films has given this cult classic a stunning 4K restoration from the original negative. The release is packed with a jaw-dropping amount of special features, including multiple commentary tracks, new visual essays, extended interviews with cast and crew, and a host of physical goodies like a double-sided poster and a chili cook-off recipe card. This is the definitive edition for any fan of the film or 80s horror in general.
What a great week for some new physical media! Did you pick up any of these, or is there another new release that caught your eye? Let me know in the comments below!
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