Welcome back everyone for the final day of Daily Dead’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide! Because it’s been an exceptional year for genre fans, we’re focusing today on recapping more books and films that would make for great gifts this holiday season and are perfect for all fans. We’ve also got another great find from over on Etsy and we’re celebrating a new subscription service from the fine folks over at Waxworks Records.
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Thanks so much for following along with our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide and I hope you guys had as much fun reading the series as I had putting it together!
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And be sure to check out today’s final Holiday Horrors trivia question below for your shot at winning some awesome merchandise from our fine sponsors at HorrorDecor.net, Scream Factory and Anchor Bay Entertainment.
Thanks so much for following along with our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide and I hope you guys had as much fun reading the series as I had putting it together!
Vendor Spotlight: Waxwork Records
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- 12/12/2014
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
If you've heard of, but never seen, David Cronenberg's Scanners you're still likely to be familiar with the infamous head-exploding scene. It's perhaps the most iconic scene in any one of Cronenberg's films and there are a lot to choose from, and while I've seen people argue Scanners is only memorable for that one scene, I was happy to find more enjoyment in this 1981 classic than I remembered the first time I watched it. That being said, I don't remember the first time I saw Scanners, but I do know it was before I really knew what it was to watch a Cronenberg movie. In fact, I've still yet to explore his entire oeuvre including films such as The Brood, Naked Lunch and Crash, primarily because I believe there is a mood one must be in before watching one of his films. You need to almost prepare yourself with...
- 7/29/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
David Cronenberg’s Scanners provided a milestone moment in the horror genre: the exploding head scene. It’s so shocking and visceral that it it simply can’t be forgotten. And if you’ve ever wondered how the effects team pulled it off, then ponder no more: a new behind-the-scenes video that’s part of The Criterion Collection Blu-ray and DVD release that came out today explores the trials of making the head explosion authentic, and the blast of improvisation that made it work.
“With Scanners, David Cronenberg plunges us into one of his most terrifying and thrilling sci-fi worlds. After a man with extraordinary—and frighteningly destructive—telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he is far from the only possessor of such strange powers, and that some of the other “scanners” have their minds set on world domination, while others are trying to stop them.
“With Scanners, David Cronenberg plunges us into one of his most terrifying and thrilling sci-fi worlds. After a man with extraordinary—and frighteningly destructive—telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he is far from the only possessor of such strange powers, and that some of the other “scanners” have their minds set on world domination, while others are trying to stop them.
- 7/15/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
As I mentioned in today's DVD/Blu-ray column, I only received my Blu-ray review copy of Criterion's new edition of David Cronenberg's Scanners just last night so I have only had a chance to unwrap the cellophane and admire the art, but Criterion is giving you a taste of what the new set has to offer right now in the following featurette taking a look at the film's most iconic moment... the exploding head and how it was accomplished. The piece includes comments from cinematographer Mark Irwin, special effects supervisor Gary Zeller and special makeup advisors Stephan Dupuis and Chris Walas. So sit back and check out how they turned Louis Del Grande's head into an exploding ball of blood and guts and if you're looking to pick yourself up a copy, remember, it's 50% off at Barnes & Noble making it $14 cheaper than the current Amazon price. yt id...
- 7/15/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
For the week of July 15th, we have giant rats, a handful of indie horror movies, a David Cronenberg classic and a killer Scarlett Johansson sci-fi thriller all coming our way on Blu-ray and DVD.
Criterion is releasing a brand new Blu-ray/DVD combo of the horror classic Scanners and Scream Factory is continuing their Summer of Fear with their latest release, Deadly Eyes, as well. Jonathan Glazer’s stunning sci-fi film Under the Skin is also getting its home release on Tuesday and, for all you shark movie fans out there, Anchor Bay’s put together a fun four pack of some recent shark-related titles perfect for a camp-tastic marathon one night.
Spotlight Titles:
Scanners (Criterion Collection, Blu-ray/DVD Combo & DVD)
From Criterion Collection comes the Director- Approved Dual-Format Blu-ray and DVD Special Edition Feature of Scanners which includes a new, restored 2K digital film transfer, supervised by director David Cronenberg,...
Criterion is releasing a brand new Blu-ray/DVD combo of the horror classic Scanners and Scream Factory is continuing their Summer of Fear with their latest release, Deadly Eyes, as well. Jonathan Glazer’s stunning sci-fi film Under the Skin is also getting its home release on Tuesday and, for all you shark movie fans out there, Anchor Bay’s put together a fun four pack of some recent shark-related titles perfect for a camp-tastic marathon one night.
Spotlight Titles:
Scanners (Criterion Collection, Blu-ray/DVD Combo & DVD)
From Criterion Collection comes the Director- Approved Dual-Format Blu-ray and DVD Special Edition Feature of Scanners which includes a new, restored 2K digital film transfer, supervised by director David Cronenberg,...
- 7/15/2014
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: July 15, 2014
Price: Blu-ray/DVD Combo $39.95
Studio: Criterion
With his 1981 science fiction/horror thriller Scanners, David Cronenberg plunged audiences into one of his most provocatively splatterific creations.
After a man with extraordinary—and frighteningly destructive—telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he is far from the only possessor of such strange powers, and that some of the other “scanners” have their minds set on world domination, while others are trying to stop them.
Starring Michael Ironside (Haunting at the Beacon), Stephen Lack (All the Vermeers in New York) and Jennifer O’Neill (L’innocente), the cult favorite Scanners offers a trademark Cronenberg combination of the visceral and the cerebral. This gruesome and bizarre film about the expanses and limits of the human brain was the Canadian filmmaker’s breakout hit in the United States, due in no small part due...
Price: Blu-ray/DVD Combo $39.95
Studio: Criterion
With his 1981 science fiction/horror thriller Scanners, David Cronenberg plunged audiences into one of his most provocatively splatterific creations.
After a man with extraordinary—and frighteningly destructive—telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he is far from the only possessor of such strange powers, and that some of the other “scanners” have their minds set on world domination, while others are trying to stop them.
Starring Michael Ironside (Haunting at the Beacon), Stephen Lack (All the Vermeers in New York) and Jennifer O’Neill (L’innocente), the cult favorite Scanners offers a trademark Cronenberg combination of the visceral and the cerebral. This gruesome and bizarre film about the expanses and limits of the human brain was the Canadian filmmaker’s breakout hit in the United States, due in no small part due...
- 4/18/2014
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
At the start of this year, the folks who run The Criterion Collection teased that Scanners would be receiving their prestigious home video treatment this year, and now the box art has been revealed and the discs put up for pre-order.
Read on for all the details, which are sure to make your head explode with excitement!
Set for release on July 15th, Criterion's release of the flick will be available on both Blu-ray and DVD, with the Blu-ray also including a DVD copy. Both releases will feature brand new, eye-catching cover art, courtesy of artist Connor Willumsen.
Pre-order your copies over on Criterion's website, and check out full release details below!
With Scanners, David Cronenberg plunges us into one of his most terrifying and thrilling sci-fi worlds. After a man with extraordinary—and frighteningly destructive—telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he...
Read on for all the details, which are sure to make your head explode with excitement!
Set for release on July 15th, Criterion's release of the flick will be available on both Blu-ray and DVD, with the Blu-ray also including a DVD copy. Both releases will feature brand new, eye-catching cover art, courtesy of artist Connor Willumsen.
Pre-order your copies over on Criterion's website, and check out full release details below!
With Scanners, David Cronenberg plunges us into one of his most terrifying and thrilling sci-fi worlds. After a man with extraordinary—and frighteningly destructive—telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he...
- 4/16/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
We have fantastic news for fans of Scanners that have been eagerly awaiting news of a Blu-ray release. David Cronenberg has been overseeing a newly restored transfer of the film that will be available on Blu-ray & DVD as part of The Criterion Collection in July:
“With Scanners, David Cronenberg plunges us into one of his most terrifying and thrilling sci-fi worlds. After a man with extraordinary—and frighteningly destructive—telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he is far from the only possessor of such strange powers, and that some of the other “scanners” have their minds set on world domination, while others are trying to stop them. A trademark Cronenberg combination of the visceral and the cerebral, this phenomenally gruesome and provocative film about the expanses and limits of the human brain was the Canadian director’s breakout hit in the United States.
“With Scanners, David Cronenberg plunges us into one of his most terrifying and thrilling sci-fi worlds. After a man with extraordinary—and frighteningly destructive—telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he is far from the only possessor of such strange powers, and that some of the other “scanners” have their minds set on world domination, while others are trying to stop them. A trademark Cronenberg combination of the visceral and the cerebral, this phenomenally gruesome and provocative film about the expanses and limits of the human brain was the Canadian director’s breakout hit in the United States.
- 4/15/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
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