Rarely do I get excited about a remake of a horror film. Why remake something when the original is legendary? And then a filmmaker comes up with a twist that makes you ignore the original such as what if we cast Crispin Hellion Glover as the lead? Who better to lead a pack of rats? That’s exactly what was done with the remake of Willard. And that’s why it’s as original as the original. Now Crispin’s version of Willard is coming to Blu-ray with fresh bonus features on February 26. Here’s the press release from Scream Factory:
“Wonderfully deranged.” – The Boston Globe
Willard
Creepy Chiller Makes Blu-ray Debut February 26th, 2019 from Scream Factory
Crispin Glover leads the pack in Willard, a skin-crawling thriller that takes an unforgettable journey into the mind of a madman! Making its Blu-ray debut February 26th, 2019 from Scream Factory, the 2003 version of the classic 70s film comes loaded with new bonus features, including a new 2K scan of the original film elements, new interviews with writer/director Glen Morgan and director of photography Robert McLachlan, a new audio commentary with writer/director Glen Morgan and director of photography Robert McLachlan, a new audio commentary with animal trainers Mark Harden and David Allsberry of Animals for Hollywood, and a new featurette with behind-the-scenes footage from Animals for Hollywood. Fans can pre-order their copies now by visiting ShoutFactory.com
For years, Willard Stiles (Crispin Glover, The Wizard of Gore & Back to the Future) has been trapped in a dead-end job with no friends and no future. Willard’s life seems hopeless until he makes an eerie discovery: he shares a powerful bond with the rats that dwell in his basement. Now a guy who has been trampled in the rat race his entire life is suddenly ready to tear up the competition … beginning with his boss.
Willard Bonus Features
NEW 2K scan of the original film elements
NEW Audio Commentary with writer/director Glen Morgan and director of photography Robert McLachlan
NEW Audio Commentary with animal trainers Mark Harden and David Allsberry of Animals for Hollywood
NEW The Road to Willard – an interview with writer/director Glen Morgan
NEW Destination Willard – an interview with director of photography Robert McLachlan
NEW The Rat Trainer’s Notebook – behind-the-scenes footage from Animals for Hollywood
Audio Commentary with writer/director Glen Morgan, producer James Wong, actors Crispin Glover and R. Lee Ermey
The Year of the Rat – a documentary on the making of WILLARD
Rat People: Friends or Foes? – A Real Rat Documentary
Deleted/Alternate Scenes with optional commentary
Music Video BEN by Crispin Hellion Glover with optional commentary
Behind-the-Scenes Footage and interviews from the electronic press kit
Theatrical Trailer
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