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Dead End Drive-In (Blu-ray) (1986)
The price of admission is the rest of your life!Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by director Brian Trenchard-Smith (2003)
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Extras:Vintage documentary "The Stuntmen" (1973) (48:46) [1080i60]
"Hospitals Don't Burn Down!" 1978 short film (24:10) [1080p]
Vladimir Cherepanoff Gallery (0:18) [1080p]
Theatrical Trailer (1:36) [1080p] -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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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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Notes:Coded region A+B.
Transfer from a 2K restoration from original film elements.
Comes with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Chris Malbon.
First pressing only, a fully-illustrated collector’s booklet containing writing on the films by Cullen Gallagher and Neil Mitchell. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Uncut Australian Version (92:12)
* The Film - International Version (86:56)
(1) Audio commentary with co-producer Damien Parer, production designer Larry Eastwood and actor Ned Manning moderated by filmmaker Mark Hartley (2023) (Australian Version)
(2) Audio commentary with director Brian Trenchard-Smith (2003) (International Version)
"Not Quite Hollywood" 2008 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith (17:08)
"The Bazura Project" 2008 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith (7:55)
Extralucid Films 2023 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith (22:41)
XCess Entertainment 2022 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith by Josh Hadley (24:20)
Retromania 2022 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith (28:17)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2023 commentary by director Brian Trenchard-Smith) (6:31)
"Hospitals Don't Burn Down!" 1978 short film (with optional 2023 commentary by director Brian Trenchard-Smith) (24:10)
- Introduction by director Brian Trenchard-Smith (0:48)
Stills and Poster Gallery (3:30)
Trailer with commentary by Brian Trenchard-Smith from Trailers from Hell (3:56)
Australian Theatrical Trailer (1:32)
US Theatrical Trailer (1:35)
"Adventures in the B-Movie Trade" teaser trailer (1:30)
1980s Post-Apocalyptic Trailer Reel (49:50)
- "The Road Warrior"
- "Battletruck"
- "Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared Syn"
- "The New Barbarians"
- "Exterminators of the Year 3000"
- "2019 After the Fall of New York"
- "The New Gladiators"
- "Endgame"
- "The Raiders of Atlantis"
- "Stryker"
- "She"
- "The Dungeonmaster"
- "Rats: Night of Terror"
- "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome"
- "Desert Warrior"
- "Dead-End Drive-In"
- "Cherry 2000"
- "Solarbabies"
- "Atomic Cyborg"
- "Steel Dawn"
- "Hell Comes to Frogtown"
- "Equalizer 2000"
- "The Sisterhood"
- "The Salute of the Jugger"
- "Cyborg"
Brian Trenchard-Smith Trailer Reel (40:55)
- "The Love Epidemic"
- "The Man from Hong Kong"
- "Death Cheaters"
- "Stunt Rock"
- "Turkey Shoot"
- "BMX Bandits"
- "Frog Dreaming"
- "Dead-End Drive-In"
- "Day of the Panther"
- "Strike of the Panther"
- "Out of the Body"
- "Danger Freaks"
- "Night of the Demons 2"
- "Leprechaun 3"
- "Leprechaun 4 in Space"
- "Britannic"
- "Megiddo"
- "Operation Wolverine"
- "Arctic Blast"
- "The Cabin"
- "Chemistry"
- "Absolute Deception"
- "Drive Hard" -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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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:Transfer from a 4K restoration of the 35mm interpositive.
Also available with a limited slipcase exclusively from the Umbrella Web Shop.
Also available in a Collector's Edition limited to 500 copies exclusively from Umbrella Web Shop which also includes:
- 120-page hardback book including a reprint of the original screenplay by Peter Smalley, writing on the film by director Brian Trenchard-Smith and producer Damian Parer, and archival materials
- Custom designed outer rigid slipbox
- Custom design slipcase
- 8 replica lobby cards
- A3 reversible poster -
Easter eggs:Conversation between Quentin Tarantino and Brian Trenchard-Smith (2008) (13:10)
- Highlight "Play Australian Uncut Version", press left to highlight the film's title, press enter. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Uncut Australian Version (92:12)
* The Film - International Version (86:56)
(1) Audio commentary with co-producer Damien Parer, production designer Larry Eastwood and actor Ned Manning moderated by filmmaker Mark Hartley (2023) (Australian Version)
(2) Audio commentary with director Brian Trenchard-Smith (2003) (International Version)
"Not Quite Hollywood" 2008 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith (17:08)
"The Bazura Project" 2008 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith (7:55)
Extralucid Films 2023 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith (22:41)
XCess Entertainment 2022 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith by Josh Hadley (24:20)
Retromania 2022 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith (28:17)
Deleted Scenes (with optional 2023 commentary by director Brian Trenchard-Smith) (6:31)
"Hospitals Don't Burn Down!" 1978 short film (with optional 2023 commentary by director Brian Trenchard-Smith) (24:10)
- Introduction by director Brian Trenchard-Smith (0:48)
Stills and Poster Gallery (3:30)
Trailers with commentary by Brian Trenchard-Smith from Trailers from Hell (3:56)
Australian Theatrical Trailer (1:32)
US Theatrical Trailer (1:35)
"Adventures in the B-Movie Trade" teaser trailer (1:30)
1980s Post-Apocalyptic Trailer Reel (49:50)
- "The Road Warrior"
- "Battletruck"
- "Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared Syn"
- "The New Barbarians"
- "Exterminators of the Year 3000"
- "2019 After the Fall of New York"
- "The New Gladiators"
- "Endgame"
- "The Raiders of Atlantis"
- "Stryker"
- "She"
- "The Dungeonmaster"
- "Rats: Night of Terror"
- "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome"
- "Desert Warrior"
- "Dead-End Drive-In"
- "Cherry 2000"
- "Solarbabies"
- "Atomic Cyborg"
- "Steel Dawn"
- "Hell Comes to Frogtown"
- "Equalizer 2000"
- "The Sisterhood"
- "The Salute of the Jugger"
- "Cyborg"
Brian Trenchard-Smith Trailer Reel (40:55)
- "The Love Epidemic"
- "The Man from Hong Kong"
- "Death Cheaters"
- "Stunt Rock"
- "Turkey Shoot"
- "BMX Bandits"
- "Frog Dreaming"
- "Dead-End Drive-In"
- "Day of the Panther"
- "Strike of the Panther"
- "Out of the Body"
- "Danger Freaks"
- "Night of the Demons 2"
- "Leprechaun 3"
- "Leprechaun 4 in Space"
- "Britannic"
- "Megiddo"
- "Operation Wolverine"
- "Arctic Blast"
- "The Cabin"
- "Chemistry"
- "Absolute Deception"
- "Drive Hard"
DISC THREE (Soundtrack CD)
1. Original Soundtrack Track 1 by Frank Strangio (1:02)
2. Original Soundtrack Track 2 by Frank Strangio (1:40)
3. Original Soundtrack Track 3 by Frank Strangio (2:36)
4. Original Soundtrack Track 4 by Frank Strangio (1:14)
5. Original Soundtrack Track 5 by Frank Strangio (3:02)
6. Original Soundtrack Track 6 by Frank Strangio (3:00)
7. Original Soundtrack Track 7 by Frank Strangio (0:16)
8. Original Soundtrack Track 8 by Frank Strangio (1:12)
9. Original Soundtrack Track 9 by Frank Strangio (2:27)
10. Original Soundtrack Track 10 by Frank Strangio (4:37)
11. "Playing with Fire" by Lisa Edwards (11:21)
12. Unused Track Track 1 (0:54)
13. Unused Track Track 2 (0:39)
14. Unused Track Track 3 (1:59)
15. Unused Track Track 4 (0:38)
16. Unused Track Track 5 (1:18)
17. Unused Track Track 6 (2:58)
18. "Playing with Fire" (version 2) by Lisa Edwards (4:15) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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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:Transfer from a 4K restoration of the 35mm interpositive.
The Karboy Big Collector's Edition is limited to 500 copies and exclusively from Umbrella Web Shop, and includes:
- 120-page hardback book including a reprint of the original screenplay by Peter Smalley, writing on the film by director Brian Trenchard-Smith and producer Damian Parer, and archival materials
- Custom designed outer rigid slipbox
- Custom design slipcase
- 8 replica lobby cards
- A3 reversible poster
- Retro inspired Star Drive-In t-shirt
- Cherry scented air freshener
- Custom design metal keychain
- 2 x bumper stickers
The soundtrack CD is packaged in a separate cardboard slip. -
Easter eggs:Conversation between Quentin Tarantino and Brian Trenchard-Smith (2008) (13:10)
- Highlight "Play Australian Uncut Version", press left to highlight the film's title, press enter. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio commentary with Prof. Dr. Marcus Stiglegger und Dr. Kai Naumann (2022)
Retromania 2022 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith (27:10)
X-Cess Entertainment 2022 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith by Josh Hadley (24:18)
Theatrical Ads (9 stills) (1:35)
Promo Materials (20 stills) (5:22)
German Credits Sequence (2:21)
Theatrical Trailer (1:36)
Bonus Trailers
- Hell Comes to Frogtown (1:52)
- Summer of Fear (1:47)
- Mikey (2:17)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by director Brian Trenchard-Smith (2003)
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Extras:Vintage documentary "The Stuntmen" (1973) (48:46) [1080i60]
"Hospitals Don't Burn Down!" 1978 short film (24:10) [1080p]
Vladimir Cherepanoff Gallery (0:18) [1080p]
Theatrical Trailer (1:36) [1080p] -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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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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Notes:Coded region A+B.
Transfer from a 2K restoration from original film elements.
Comes with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Chris Malbon.
First pressing only, a fully-illustrated collector’s booklet containing writing on the films by Cullen Gallagher and Neil Mitchell.
Packaging mistakenly states the audio is mono. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Australian releases for the most extras. Note the "Karboy Big Collector's Edition" also includes the soundtrack CD and additional collectibles.
Note the identical Arrow releases have the "The Stuntmen" documentary which is also available on the Australian Blu-rays of "The Man from Hong Kong".
The German release has an exclusive German language commentary. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Arrow Films - No cuts - international version (86:59)
- Blu-ray ALL 4K + Blu-ray Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts - includes the uncut Australian version (92:12) and the international version (86:56).
- Blu-ray ALL 4K + Blu-ray Karboy Big Collector's Edition Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts - includes the uncut Australian version (92:12) and the international version (86:56).
- Blu-ray B 2 Disc Uncut Limited Edition Germany- X-Cess - No cuts - international version (86:53)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts - international version (86:59)
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 21/08/16
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 15/05/24UPDATE LOG:
22/01/18: Updated listings, DVDBeaver, capsaholic.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
14/07/19: Corrected title; Dead End > Dead-End.
09/04/23: Added Australia x2.
15/05/24: Added Germany.
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