Ready to go back to Camp Crystal Lake? Before the remake of Friday 13th hits the theaters, enjoy the vintage carnage of the original in Blu-ray with seconds of nasty footage that the uptight censors had sliced away. There will also be deluxe editions of the first two sequels arriving on DVD at the same time.
Press release from Paramount after the cut.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. A trio of terrifying horror classics featuring one of the most indelible villains in film history is coming to DVD as theyve never been seen before. On February 3, 2009 Paramount Home Entertainment unleashes Friday the 13th Uncut – Deluxe Edition, Friday the 13th 2 – Deluxe Edition and, for the first time ever in 3-D on DVD, Friday the 13th Part 3 3-D – Deluxe Edition. The DVDs feature a pristine digitally remastered picture and crystal clear 5.1 Surround Sound, plus all new bonus materials with collectible limited edition lenticular packaging. Also, for the first time, terror and suspense abound when a violent killer stalks Camp Crystal Lake in unmatchable picture and sound as Friday The 13th Uncut brings the franchises potent mix of suspense and shocking violence to Blu-ray.
Friday the 13th Uncut – Deluxe Edition features the uncensored version of the film that defined the 1980s slasher film phenomenon. Never before released on DVD in the U.S., Friday the 13th Uncut – Deluxe Edition features ten hair-raising seconds of blood and gore that was deemed too gruesome for audiences during the films original theatrical showing.
A terrifying tale about a machete-wielding killer who carves a grisly swath through a group of teenaged summer camp counselors, Friday the 13th Uncut – Deluxe Edition stars Kevin Bacon, Laurie Bartram, Harry Crosby, Adrienne King, Robbi Morgan, Mark Nelson and Betsy Palmer. Both DVD and Blu-ray editions include exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus features, a cast and filmmaker reunion and more chilling fun.
The carnage continues in Friday the 13th Part 2 – Deluxe Edition, as Jason emerges from the shadowy woods surrounding Camp Crystal Lake to satisfy his bloodlust with a new crop of campers. Starring John Furey, Adrienne King and Amy Steel, Friday the 13th Part 2 – Deluxe Edition also includes brand new bonus features that add to the horror.
In Friday the 13th Part 3 3-D – Deluxe Edition, Jason wreaks murderous havoc on a motorcycle gang that dares to get between him and his nubile prey. The disc marks the first time this blood-splattered romp in the woods has been seen in all its gory three-dimensional splendor on DVD. The disc comes with 2 pairs of 3-D glasses to ensure an optimal viewing experience, plus a 2-D version of the film. Friday the 13th Part 3 3-D – Deluxe Edition stars Dana Kimmell, Paul Kratka, Nick Savage and Richard Brooker.
DVD and BLU-RAY INFORMATION
The FRIDAY THE 13TH UNCUT Blu-ray will be presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 True HD Surround; English, French and Spanish Mono; and English, English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus material includes the original theatrical trailer, plus these new features:
• Commentary by Director Sean S. Cunningham with Cast and Crew
• A Friday the 13th Reunion
• Fresh Cuts: New Tales from Friday the 13th
• The Man Behind the Legacy: Sean S. Cunningham
• Lost Tales from Camp Blood – Part 1
• The Friday the 13th Chronicles
• Secrets Galore Behind the Gore
The FRIDAY THE 13TH UNCUT – DELUXE EDITION DVD will be presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround; English, French and Spanish Mono; and English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus material includes the original theatrical trailer, plus these all new features:
• Commentary by Director Sean S. Cunningham with Cast and Crew
• A Friday the 13th Reunion
• Fresh Cuts: New Tales from Friday the 13th
• The Man Behind the Legacy: Sean S. Cunningham
• Lost Tales from Camp Blood – Part 1
The FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 DELUXE EDITION DVD will be presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround; English, French and Spanish Mono; and English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus material includes the original theatrical trailer, plus the following all new features:
• Inside “Crystal Lake Memories”
• Friday’s Legacy: Horror Conventions
• Lost Tales from Camp Blood – Part 2
• Jason Forever
The FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 3 3D DELUXE EDITION DVD will be presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround; English, French and Spanish Mono; and English, French, Portuguese and Spanish subtitles. Bonus material includes:
• 2-D and 3-D versions of the film
• 2 pairs of 3-D glasses
• Original Theatrical Trailer
Friday the 13th Uncut – Blu-ray (Available for pre-order at Amazon.com)
Street date: February 3, 2009
S.R.P. $29.99 ($38.99 in Canada)
Runtime: 95 minutes
U.S. Rating: NR
Canadian Rating: 18A- Violence
Friday the 13th Uncut – Deluxe Edition DVD (Available for pre-order at Amazon.com)
Street date: February 3, 2009
S.R.P. $16.99 U.S./ $17.99 Canada
Runtime: 95 minutes
U.S. Rating: NR
Canadian Rating: 18A- Violence
Friday the 13th Part 2 – Deluxe Edition DVD (Available for pre-order at Amazon.com)
Street date: February 3, 2009
S.R.P. $16.99 U.S./ $17.99 Canada
Runtime: 86 minutes
U.S. Rating: R
Canadian Rating: R
Friday the 13th Part 3 3-D – Deluxe Edition DVD (Available for pre-order at Amazon.com)
Street date: February 3, 2009
S.R.P. $16.99 U.S./ $17.99 Canada
Runtime: 95 minutes
U.S. Rating: R
Canadian Rating: R
