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Hospitals Don't Burn Down! (short) (Blu-ray) (1978)
After a tossed cigarette ignites a fire in a multi-story hospital at night, the staff struggle to evacuate the patients due to their indiscipline and ignorance of safety protocols.Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:* "Dead End Drive-In" (1986) (86:59)
Audio Commentary by director Brian Trenchard-Smith (2003)
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:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Coded region A+B.
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)
* "Dead End Drive-In" - Uncut Australian Version (92:12)
* "Dead End Drive-In" - 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 2000"
- "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:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes: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)
* "Dead End Drive-In" - Uncut Australian Version (92:12)
* "Dead End Drive-In" - 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 2000"
- "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:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes: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:* "Dead End Drive-In" (1986) (86:59)
Audio Commentary by director Brian Trenchard-Smith (2003)
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:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 1.0
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Coded region A+B.
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. -
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 include a commentary for the short plus additional exclusive extras, though the short only has Dolby Digital audio.
The Arrow releases have uncompressed audio but fewer extras. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Dead End Drive-In America- Arrow Films - No cuts (24:10)
- Blu-ray ALL Dead End Drive-In 4K + Blu-ray Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts (24:10)
- Blu-ray ALL Dead End Drive-In 4K + Blu-ray Karboy Big Collector's Edition Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts (24:10)
- Blu-ray B Dead End Drive-In United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (24:10)
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 22/04/24
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 22/04/24UPDATE LOG:
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