The Burbs (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Arrow Video) [UK]

Dec 13, 2013
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West Sussex, UK
Release Date: 15th September 2014
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Format: Blu-ray
Starring: Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher
Directed by: Joe Dante

Synopsis: HE’S A MAN OF PEACE IN A SAVAGE LAND… SUBURBIA.
The films of director Joe Dante have taken us to some strange places – a mysterious Chinatown antique store in Gremlins; a secluded resort populated by werewolves in The Howling; even deep inside the human body in Innerspace. But now he takes us to the strangest place of all – surburbia!

Family man Ray Peterson (Tom Hanks) is looking forward to a week of putting his feet up at home in the quiet, leafy cul-de-sac of Mayfield Place. But his plans are scuppered by the arrival of new next-door neighbours, The Klopeks, whose behaviour and habits are more than just a little kooky. But things go from kooky to downright sinister when local old boy Walter disappears, leading Ray and his buddies to suspect their new neighbours of killing and eating him! Sure, the Klopeks are a strange bunch what with their digging up the backyard in the middle of the night – but they’re not devil-worshipping cannibal killers… are they?

If you’re looking for a knowing slice of tongue-in-cheek terror then look no further than The ’Burbs. A standout horror comedy from a director who has given us more than his fair share of fun frighteners, The ’Burbs assembles a superb cast including Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher and Corey Feldman in a tall tale of small-town terror. You’ll never look at those eccentric neighbours in the same way again!


SPECIAL FEATURES:
Limited Edition SteelBook packaging
High Definition digital transfer
Newly created exclusive content
Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film, archive content and more!
More to be announced closer to the release date

 

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Mine just got shipped. Probably cos I emailed them saying I'm not too happy it's been stuck in their warehouse for the last couple of days lol.

Hope everyone else that emailed them get theirs shipped soon :thumbs:
 
Despatched :thumbs:
That's a surprise just after I sent an email to Nicole those of us who pre-ordered on the day it went live to order we get our orders shipped LOL
Could be they were sending them either way and was noting to do with my enquiry

Now I expect soon to get an email reply we can see your order has been shipped
 
Mine finally arrived today. Looks very nice. Will try and take some pictures later :)
 
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Nice steelbook artwork is not amazing but still manages through with colours and design and for that price its worth each penny...
 
Surprised that no one has mentioned yet that this includes the work print version restored from Joe Dante's personal copy. It's the first time it's ever been available, so I expect this is why it was delayed and region locked.
 
Surprised that no one has mentioned yet that this includes the work print version restored from Joe Dante's personal copy. It's the first time it's ever been available, so I expect this is why it was delayed and region locked.

It was mentioned by me I listed all details of the release in post #183

SPECIAL FEATURES:
  • Limited Edition SteelBook packaging
  • High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the Theatrical cut, newly-restored from the original film elements
  • Original uncompressed 2.0 Stereo PCM Audio
  • Isolated Music and Effects Soundtrack
  • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • New audio commentary with writer Dana Olsen, moderated by author Calum Waddell
  • There Goes the Neighbourhood: The Making of The ’Burbs – A new feature-length documentary including interviews with Dante, actors Corey Feldman, Courtney Gains and Wendy Schaal, director of photography Robert M. Stevens and production designer James H. Spencer
  • The original Workprint cut of the film transferred from Director Joe Dante’s personal copy, on home video for the very first time – includes deleted and alternate scenes!
  • A Tale of Two ‘Burbs – Video featurette comparing the differences between the Workprint and Theatrical cuts of the film, with optional audio commentary from Dante
  • Alternate ending, presented in HD for the very first time
  • Original Theatrical Trailer in HD
  • Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Kenneth J. Souza, author of Scared Silly: The Films of Joe Dante, and an article looking at the collaborations of Joe Dante and composer Jerry Goldsmith, illustrated with original archive stills and posters
 
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Noticed some Ninja's got this cheaper than current retail price. What this from earlier in the pre-order stage?

Yes. Direct from Arrow. I'm not sure if they do early bird prices for all pre-orders but this and a few others had timed discounts.
 
Noticed some Ninja's got this cheaper than current retail price. What this from earlier in the pre-order stage?
Yes it was cheaper from Arrow Video £14.99 until April 30th
I also had some reward points I used and got it for £12.89 :thumbs:

Arrow Video though have done away with the early bird reduced prices that they used to have with releases after this so it wont happen again
But you still get their reward points when you buy direct from them and they can add up quickly if you order a lot direct from them