Maniac Blu-ray in Time for Halloween

[John Johnson]

Blue Underground has announced Maniac for release on a two-disc special edition Blu-ray on October 26. Directed by William Lustig and featuring landmark gore effects by Tom Savini, this relentlessly shocking and disturbing film was originally censored all over the world due to its graphic violence. Blue Underground presents it in a new 2K transfer from the original uncut and uncensored negative, with hours of brand new extras.

Special features include:
Audio commentaries:
Co-producer/director William Lustig and co-producer Andrew W. Garroni
William Lustig, special make-up effects artist Tom Savini, editor Lorenzo Marinelli, and Joe Spinell's assistant Luke Walter
Anna and the Killer: interview with Star Caroline Munro
The Death Dealer: interview with special make-up effects artist Tom Savini
Dark Notes: interview with composer Jay Chattaway
Maniac Men: interview with songwriters Michael Sembello and Dennis Matkosky
Theatrical trailers
TV spots
Radio spots
The Joe Spinell Story
Maniac Publicity
Maniac Controversy
In related news, Home Media Magazine recently reported that Blue Underground will now have its library released by E1 Entertainment Distribution, effective June 28.

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