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Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (The) (Blu-ray) (1986)
After a decade of silence... The buzzz is back!Director: Tobe Hooper
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
Audio Commentary with co-writer/co-producer/director Tobe Hooper and filmmaker David Gregory (2006)
Audio Commentary with actor Bill Moseley, actress Caroline Williams, special makeup effects artist Tom Savini, and DVD producer Michael Felsher (2006)
Audio Commentary with director of photography Richard Kooris, production designer Cary White, script supervisor Laura Kooris, and property master Michael Sullivan (2016)
Audio Commentary with film critic Patrick Bromley (2022)
"Beneath The Battle Land: Remembering The Lair" 2022 featurette (11:37)
"The Saw and Savini" 2022 interview with special effects makeup creator Tom Savini (20:23)
"Stretch Lives!" 2022 interview with actress Caroline Williams (31:20)
"Serving Tom" 2022 interview with special makeup effects artist Gabe Bartalos (19:30)
"Texas Blood Bath" 2022 interview with special makeup effects artist Barton Mixon (18:16)
"Leatherface Revisited" 2022 interview with actor Bill Johnson (36:38)
"Remember The Alamo" 2022 interview with actor Kirk Sisco (13:56)
"Die Yuppie Scum" 2022 interview with actor Barry Kinyon (13:06)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
Extended Interviews with director Tobe Hooper and co-producer Cynthia Hargrave "Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films" (40:03)
"It Runs In The Family" 2006 documentary (81:41)
Extended Outtakes from the "It Runs In The Family" 2006 documentary (29:37)
"House Of Pain" 2016 interview with makeup effects artists Bart Mixon, Gabe Bartalos, Gino Crognale, And John Vulich (42:32)
"Yuppie Meat" 2016 interview with actors Chris Douridas and Barry Kinyon (18:46)
"Cutting Moments" 2016 interview with editor Alain Jakubowicz (17:16)
"Behind The Mask" 2016 interview with stunt man And Leatherface performer Bob Elmore (13:44)
"Horror's Hallowed Grounds: Revisiting The Locations Of The Film" featurette (24:54)
"Still Feelin' the Buzz" 2013 featurette (28:29)
Behind-The-Scenes Footage Compilation (43:30)
Alternate Opening Credit Sequence (2:02)
4 Deleted Scenes (10:48 in total)
2 Theatrical Trailers (2:04 in total)
7 TV Spots (4:21 in total)
Photo Gallery (3:06) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a restored 4K scan from the original 35mm camera negative.
The reason why the It Runs In The Family documentary runs 6 minutes shorter than on the MGM release is because the MGM release was broken into 6 chapters and each one had their own credits. The Scream Factory release presents the documentary with the credits running only once.
Limited to 10,000 copies and if (pre-)ordered on the Vinegar Syndrome website, comes packaged in a hardbox with an exclusive slipcase. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (2016 Remaster)
Audio Commentary with co-writer/co-producer/director Tobe Hooper and filmmaker David Gregory (2006)
Audio Commentary with actor Bill Moseley, actress Caroline Williams, special makeup effects artist Tom Savini, and DVD producer Michael Felsher (2006)
Audio Commentary with director of photography Richard Kooris, production designer Cary White, script supervisor Laura Kooris, and property master Michael Sullivan (2016)
Extended Outtakes from the "It Runs In The Family" 2006 documentary (29:37)
Still Galleries:
- Black and White Stills
- Behind-The-Scenes
- Personal Collection of Jason Guy
- Color Stills
- Posters And Lobby Cards
- Special Effects
2 Theatrical Trailers (2:04 in total)
7 TV Spots (3:29 in total)
Behind-The-Scenes Footage Compilation (43:35)
Alternate Opening Credit Sequence (1:56)
4 Deleted Scenes (10:57 in total)
DISC TWO
* The Film (MGM HD Master)
"House Of Pain" 2016 interview with makeup effects artists Bart Mixon, Gabe Bartalos, Gino Crognale, And John Vulich (42:32)
"Yuppie Meat" 2016 interview with actors Chris Douridas and Barry Kinyon (18:59)
"Cutting Moments" 2016 interview with editor Alain Jakubowicz (17:19)
"Behind The Mask" 2016 interview with stunt man And Leatherface performer Bob Elmore (13:48)
"Horror's Hallowed Grounds: Revisiting The Locations Of The Film" featurette (24:33)
"It Runs In The Family" 2006 documentary (81:41) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in HD.
The transfer for the film on disc 1 (which runs at 100:38) is a 2K HD scan from the interpositive film element while the transfer to the film on disc 2 (running at 100:33) is MGM's HD master with color correction supervision by director of photography Richard Kooris.
Comes with slipcase and reversible cover art.
If ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a limited edition 18” x 24” poster of the newly-designed cover art and receive the release 2 weeks early of the release date.
The reason why the It Runs In The Family documentary runs 6 minutes shorter than on the MGM release is because the MGM release was broken into 6 chapters and each one had their own credits. The Scream Factory release presents the documentary with the credits running only once. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
Audio Commentary with co-writer/co-producer/director Tobe Hooper and filmmaker David Gregory (2006)
Audio Commentary with actor Bill Moseley, actress Caroline Williams, special makeup effects artist Tom Savini, and DVD producer Michael Felsher (2006)
Audio Commentary with director of photography Richard Kooris, production designer Cary White, script supervisor Laura Kooris, and property master Michael Sullivan (2016)
Audio Commentary with film critic Patrick Bromley (2022)
"Beneath The Battle Land: Remembering The Lair" 2022 featurette (11:37)
"The Saw and Savini" 2022 interview with special effects makeup creator Tom Savini (20:23)
"Stretch Lives!" 2022 interview with actress Caroline Williams (31:20)
"Serving Tom" 2022 interview with special makeup effects artist Gabe Bartalos (19:30)
"Texas Blood Bath" 2022 interview with special makeup effects artist Barton Mixon (18:16)
"Leatherface Revisited" 2022 interview with actor Bill Johnson (36:38)
"Remember The Alamo" 2022 interview with actor Kirk Sisco (13:56)
"Die Yuppie Scum" 2022 interview with actor Barry Kinyon (13:06)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
Extended Interviews with director Tobe Hooper and co-producer Cynthia Hargrave "Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films" (40:03)
"It Runs In The Family" 2006 documentary (81:41)
Extended Outtakes from the "It Runs In The Family" 2006 documentary (29:37)
"House Of Pain" 2016 interview with makeup effects artists Bart Mixon, Gabe Bartalos, Gino Crognale, And John Vulich (42:32)
"Yuppie Meat" 2016 interview with actors Chris Douridas and Barry Kinyon (18:46)
"Cutting Moments" 2016 interview with editor Alain Jakubowicz (17:16)
"Behind The Mask" 2016 interview with stunt man And Leatherface performer Bob Elmore (13:44)
"Horror's Hallowed Grounds: Revisiting The Locations Of The Film" featurette (24:54)
"Still Feelin' the Buzz" 2013 featurette (28:29)
Behind-The-Scenes Footage Compilation (43:30)
Alternate Opening Credit Sequence (2:02)
4 Deleted Scenes (10:48 in total)
2 Theatrical Trailers (2:04 in total)
7 TV Spots (4:21 in total)
Photo Gallery (3:06) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a restored 4K scan from the original 35mm camera negative.
The reason why the It Runs In The Family documentary runs 6 minutes shorter than on the MGM release is because the MGM release was broken into 6 chapters and each one had their own credits. The Scream Factory release presents the documentary with the credits running only once. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (2016 Remaster)
Audio Commentary with co-writer/co-producer/director Tobe Hooper and filmmaker David Gregory (2006)
Audio Commentary with actor Bill Moseley, actress Caroline Williams, special makeup effects artist Tom Savini, and DVD producer Michael Felsher (2006)
Audio Commentary with director of photography Richard Kooris, production designer Cary White, script supervisor Laura Kooris, and property master Michael Sullivan (2016)
Extended Outtakes from the "It Runs In The Family" 2006 documentary (29:37)
Still Galleries:
- Black and White Stills
- Behind-The-Scenes
- Personal Collection of Jason Guy
- Color Stills
- Posters And Lobby Cards
- Special Effects
2 Theatrical Trailers (2:04 in total)
7 TV Spots (3:29 in total)
Behind-The-Scenes Footage Compilation (43:35)
Alternate Opening Credit Sequence (1:56)
4 Deleted Scenes (10:57 in total)
DISC TWO
* The Film (MGM HD Master)
"House Of Pain" 2016 interview with makeup effects artists Bart Mixon, Gabe Bartalos, Gino Crognale, And John Vulich (42:32)
"Yuppie Meat" 2016 interview with actors Chris Douridas and Barry Kinyon (18:59)
"Cutting Moments" 2016 interview with editor Alain Jakubowicz (17:19)
"Behind The Mask" 2016 interview with stunt man And Leatherface performer Bob Elmore (13:48)
"Horror's Hallowed Grounds: Revisiting The Locations Of The Film" featurette (24:33)
"It Runs In The Family" 2006 documentary (81:41) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in HD.
The transfer for the film on disc 1 (which runs at 100:38) is a 2K HD scan from the interpositive film element while the transfer to the film on disc 2 (running at 100:33) is MGM's HD master with color correction supervision by director of photography Richard Kooris.
Comes with slipcase and reversible cover art.
The reason why the It Runs In The Family documentary runs 6 minutes shorter than on the MGM release is because the MGM release was broken into 6 chapters and each one had their own credits. The Scream Factory release presents the documentary with the credits running only once. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with co-writer/co-producer/director Tobe Hooper and filmmaker David Gregory (2006)
Audio Commentary with actor Bill Moseley, actress Caroline Williams, special makeup effects artist Tom Savini, and DVD producer Michael Felsher (2006) -
Extras:"It Runs in the Family" 6-part 2006 documentary (87:57 in total):
- "Part I: The Texas Screenplay Massacre"
- "Part II: The Art of Mayhem"
- "Part III: A Cast of Characters"
- "Part IV: Prime Meat"
- "Part V: Father of the Saw"
- "Part VI: Requiem for a Sequel"
"The Cutting Room Floor" deleted scenes (12:33)
- "Opening Credits"
- "Leaving For Work"
- "Die Yuppy Scum!"
- "The Gonzo Moviegoer"
- "Clothes Off His Back"
Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 1:01) -
Subtitles:English HoH and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Surround
French Dolby Digital 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in SD unless otherwise noted.
There's no top menu on this disc. As soon as you put in the disc, the film begins playing. If you want to access the bonus features, you have to hit the "Pop-Up/Menu" button on your remote. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with co-writer/co-producer/director Tobe Hooper and filmmaker David Gregory (2006)
Audio Commentary with actor Bill Moseley, actress Caroline Williams, special makeup effects artist Tom Savini, and DVD producer Michael Felsher (2006) -
Extras:"It Runs in the Family" 6-part 2006 documentary (87:57 in total):
- "Part I: The Texas Screenplay Massacre"
- "Part II: The Art of Mayhem"
- "Part III: A Cast of Characters"
- "Part IV: Prime Meat"
- "Part V: Father of the Saw"
- "Part VI: Requiem for a Sequel"
"The Cutting Room Floor" deleted scenes (12:33)
- "Opening Credits"
- "Leaving For Work"
- "Die Yuppy Scum!"
- "The Gonzo Moviegoer"
- "Clothes Off His Back"
Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 1:01) -
Subtitles:English HoH and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Surround
French Dolby Digital 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in SD unless otherwise noted.
There's no top menu on this disc. As soon as you put in the disc, the film begins playing. If you want to access the bonus features, you have to hit the "Pop-Up/Menu" button on your remote. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:* The Film
Audio commentary with co-writer/co-producer/director Tobe Hooper and filmmaker David Gregory (2006)
Audio Commentary with actor Bill Moseley, actress Caroline Williams, special makeup effects artist Tom Savini, and DVD producer Michael Felsher (2006)
Audio Commentary with Dr. Mark Benecke & Dr. Matthias Scheffzek
Original Theatrical Trailer (1:05)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
DISC THREE (DVD)
"It Runs in the Family" 6-part 2006 documentary (88:00 in total):
- "Part I: The Texas Screenplay Massacre" (13:14)
- "Part II: The Art of Mayhem" (17:22)
- "Part III: A Cast of Characters" (26:18)
- "Part IV: Prime Meat" (14:16)
- "Part V: Father of the Saw" (8:06)
- "Part VI: Requiem for a Sequel" (8:45)
Alternate Opening Sequence (1:56)
Deleted Scenes:
- "Leaving for Work" (2:09)
- "Die Yuppie Scum!" (5:52)
- "The Gonzo Moviegoer" (1:47)
- "Clothes Off His Back" (0:53)
Photo Gallery (2:12) -
Subtitles:English, German, and German HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo
German DTS 2.0 stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Extras are in English with German subtitles except the commentary by Dr. Mark Benecke & Dr. Matthias Scheffzek which is in German with optional English and German subtitles.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with co-writer/co-producer/director Tobe Hooper and filmmaker David Gregory (2006)
Audio Commentary with actor Bill Moseley, actress Caroline Williams, special makeup effects artist Tom Savini, and moderator Michael Felsher (2006) -
Extras:"It Runs in the Family" 6-part 2006 documentary (87:55 in total):
- "Part I: The Texas Screenplay Massacre" (13:13)
- "Part II: The Art of Mayhem" (17:22)
- "Part III: A Cast of Characters" (26:18)
- "Part IV: Prime Meat" (14:16)
- "Part V: Father of the Saw" (8:06)
- "Part VI: Requiem for a Sequel" (8:45)
"Still Feelin' the Buzz" 2013 featurette (28:31)
"Cutting Moments with Bob Elmore" 2013 interview (14:41)
Alternate Opening Sequence (1:56)
Deleted Scenes (10:37):
- "Leaving for Work" (2:07)
- "Die Yuppie Scum!" (5:56)
- "The Gonzo Moviegoer" (1:45)
- "Clothes Off His Back" (0:52)
Image Gallery (85 pics)
Theatrical Trailer (1:01) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with co-writer/co-producer/director Tobe Hooper and filmmaker David Gregory (2006)
Audio commentary with actor Bill Moseley, actress Caroline Williams, special makeup effects artist Tom Savini, and moderator Michael Felsher (2006)
"It Runs in the Family" 6-part 2006 documentary (87:55 in total):
- "Part I: The Texas Screenplay Massacre" (13:13)
- "Part II: The Art of Mayhem" (17:22)
- "Part III: A Cast of Characters" (26:18)
- "Part IV: Prime Meat" (14:16)
- "Part V: Father of the Saw" (8:06)
- "Part VI: Requiem for a Sequel" (8:45)
"Still Feelin' the Buzz" 2013 featurette (28:31)
"Cutting Moments with Bob Elmore" 2013 interview (14:41)
Alternate Opening Sequence (1:56)
Deleted Scenes (10:37):
- "Leaving for Work" (2:07)
- "Die Yuppie Scum!" (5:56)
- "The Gonzo Moviegoer" (1:45)
- "Clothes Off His Back" (0:52)
Image Gallery (85 pics)
Theatrical Trailer (1:01)
DISC TWO: Blu-ray
* "Eggshells" feature film
"The Heisters" short film (10:27)
Audio Commentary for "Eggshells" with director Tobe Hooper, moderated by Lewis Black
Interview with Tobe Hooper conducted by Calum Waddell (24:23)
Tobe Hooper Trailer Reel for "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre", "Eaten Alive", "Salem's Lot", "The Funhouse", "Poltergeist", "Lifeforce", "Invaders from Mars", "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2", "Spontaneous Combustion", "The Mangler", "Crocodile", "Toolbox Murders", and "Mortuary" (24:47)
DISC THREE (DVD)
* "Eggshells" feature film
"The Heisters" short film (10:01)
Audio commentary for "Eggshells" with director Tobe Hooper, moderated by Lewis Black
Interview with Tobe Hooper conducted by Calum Waddell (23:22)
Tobe Hooper Trailer Reel for "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre", "Eaten Alive", "Salem's Lot", "The Funhouse", "Poltergeist", "Lifeforce", "Invaders from Mars", "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2", "Spontaneous Combustion", "The Mangler", "Crocodile", "Toolbox Murders", and "Mortuary" (23:46) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Limited to 10,000 copies.
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OVERALL: Draw
-The US/Canada Vinegar Syndrome release has a 4K transfer and the best setup of lengthiest extras.
-The US/Canada Scream Factory CE has 2 different presentations of the film and 5.1 sound.
-The UK release has an exclusive featurette and the limited edition includes a bonus film.
-The German limited edition includes an exclusive German commentary.
Note that the original theatrical release is the unrated version. There is a workprint version in existence as shown at Movie-Censorship. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Vinegar Syndrome - No cuts. Unrated Version (100:35).
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts. Unrated Version - 2016 remaster (100:21) and MGM HD master (100:33).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Vinegar Syndrome - No cuts. Unrated Version (100:35).
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts. Unrated Version - 2016 remaster (100:21) and MGM HD master (100:33).
- Blu-ray ALL America- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts. Unrated Version (100:33).
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts. Unrated Version (100:33).
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition Germany- Turbine / NSM Records - No cuts. Unrated Version (100:33).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts. Unrated Version (100:33).
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts. Unrated Version (100:33).
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Comparison added by Anthony_DiPaola on 12/09/12
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 29/10/22UPDATE LOG:
12/09/12 - Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
26/10/13 - Added UK release.
27/10/13 - US release confirmed Region ALL
09/01/15 - Addition of the US ASIN and Caps-A-Holic link.
01/04/16 - Addition of the US Collector's Edition
03/04/16: Updated Caps-a-Holic link.
13/09/17: Added Germany, updated US MGM.
29/10/22: Addition of the US/Canada Vinegar Syndrome release and the Canadian releases.
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