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(aka "Nightmare Island" )
directed by J.S. Cardone
USA 1982
IS IT A NIGHTMARE? OR IS IT... THE
SLAYER? One of the most sought-after titles for slasher fans everywhere, The Slayer finally rises from the ashes of obscurity in a brand new 4K transfer courtesy of Arrow Video. Two young couples set off to a secluded island for what promises to be a restful retreat. But the peace is short-lived: as a storm batters the island, troubled artist Kay begins to sense that a malevolent presence is here with them, stalking them at every turn. Is she losing her mind, or are her childhood nightmares of a demonic assailant coming to terrifying life? Previously only available on home video in truncated or full screen versions, The Slayer whose nightmares-seeping-into-reality theme predates a certain Wes Craven classic by several years comes lovingly restored from the original negative in a stunning transfer that will be a revelation to fans both old and new. |
Theatrical Release: 1 October 1982 (USA)
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Vipco - Region 0 - PAL vs. Arrow Video - Region FREE - Blu-ray
Big thanks to Eric Cotenas for the Vipco DVD Screen Caps!
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Vipco Region 0 - PAL |
Arrow Video Region FREE - Blu-ray |
Runtime | 1:26:00 (4% PAL speedup) | 1:29:55.264 |
Video |
1.33:1 Open Matte format |
1.85:1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 46,435,641,412 bytesFeature: 31,062,621,504 bytesVideo Bitrate: 37.70 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
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Audio | English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono |
LPCM Audio English 1152 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz
/ 1152 kbps / 24-bit
Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192
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LPCM Audio English 1536 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1536 kbps /
16-bit LPCM Audio English 1536 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1536 kbps / 16-bit |
Subtitles | none | English (SDH), None |
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Release
Information: Studio: Vipco Aspect Ratio:
Edition Details:
Chapters 13 |
Release
Information: Studio: Arrow Video
1.85:1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 46,435,641,412 bytesFeature: 31,062,621,504 bytesVideo Bitrate: 37.70 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
Edition Details:
• Audio Commentary with
writer/director J.S. Cardone, actress Carol Kottenbrook
and executive in charge of production Eric Weston,
moderated by Ewan Cant
Blu-ray
Release Date:
August 21st + 29th, 2017 Chapters 12 |
Comments |
NOTE: These Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.
ADDITION: Arrow - Region FREE - Blu-ray (August 2017): Firstly, the 2003 DVD is vertically stretched (longer, thinner, faces) and the new Arrow is advertised as a "Brand new restoration from a 4K scan of the original negative". So, it wouldn't be much of a comparison excepting that we can see how much information was in the full-aperture, 1.33:1, image as compared to the theatrically correct 1.85:1. Composition dynamically impress in the 1080P and it improves in all the usual areas - richer, deeper colors, sharper, crisper, film grain... it looks super in-motion too.Audio for the feature presentation is authentic linear PCM mono. It sounds flat but clean with audible dialogue. the score is by Robert Folk and has some impact bust modest depth, approache to the original production, via the uncompressed track. There are optional English (SDH) subtitles - sample below - and the Blu-ray disc is region FREE - playable worldwide. The
commentary features writer/director J.S. Cardone,
executive in charge of production Eric Weston, and
actress Carol Kottenbrook (Cardone's wife) who concede
the influence of the slasher genre but emphasize the
psychological nature of the story and the emphasis on
suspense over shocks. A second track features podcasters
The Hysteria Continues (who have already covered the
film on one of their
podcasts). They humorously discuss the film's
plot, atmosphere, performances, and also venture some
theories about the film's use of foreshadowing
(elaborated upon on the first track) and the ending. A
third track is a recording of the audience during the
screening at the restored Tybee Post Theater from this
June (similar to the audience track on
PIECES) while a fourth track features an isolated
score selections and an audio interview with composer
Robert Folk. Another impressive Blu-ray release from Arrow of an overlooked, niche, horror classic. Genre fans will be enticed by this and the extensive supplements give it significant value. An amazing package that audiences will appreciate! It's not a great film but has so much appeal in the way it conveys fear. Recommended! - Eric and Gary |
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