Rob Zombie popularized the “hillbilly horror” subgenre with films like “House of 1000 Corpses” and “The Devil’s Rejects,” but writer/ director Jon Killough did it over a decade earlier by making a movie that’s fun for the whole family… the Manson family, that is! Crawldaddy and her kids travel cross-country selling fine leather apparel when their van breaks down in the Ohio backwoods. Auto mechanic Tom and his wife Whinnie put them up for the weekend, until ex-cop neighbor Paul discovers what their product is really made of…
Painstakingly restored from a 2K film scan of the original 16mm A/B roll cut negative with a dynamic 5.1 surround remix, “Skinned Alive” debuts on Blu-ray for its 30th anniversary. This two-disc Ultimate Edition includes hours of vintage and newly-prepared bonus materials plus three audio commentaries. Starring Scott Spiegel (“Intruder,” “Evil Dead II,” “From Dusk ‘Til Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money”) and produced by J.R. Bookwalter (“The Dead Next Door,” “Robot Ninja”)!
Disc 1 (Blu-ray BD-25, Replicated)
- NEW! 2K Restored Feature in 4:3 Original Aspect Ratio (1.33:1, 78 mins.)
- NEW! DTS HD-MA 5.1 Surround Remix
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Remix
- NEW! 2020 Audio Commentary with writer/director Jon Killough, moderated by Tempe historian Ross Snyder of Saturn’s Core Audio & Video
- 2002 Audio Commentary with producer J.R. Bookwalter and makeup effects artist David Lange
- NEW! Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Thai Dubbed Mix
- NEW! Carving Up 30 Years of “Skinned Alive” (16 mins.) featuring all-new 2020 interviews with writer/director Jon Killough and actors Susan Rothacker, Floyd Ewing Jr. & Michael Render
- NEW! Call Me Daddy You S#!thead: Remembering Mary Jackson (10 mins.) featuring all-new 2020 interviews with Foxx frontman Dave Jackson, original “Violet” Lorie Jackson, director Jon Killough, and actors Susan Rothacker & Michael Render
- NEW! Prissy Boy Phink: The Scott Spiegel Interview (8 mins.) featuring an all-new 2018 interview
- NEW! 2020 Location Tour (5 mins.) with cast members James L. Edwards, Floyd Ewing Jr., and Michael Render
- NEW! Restoration Grindhouse with Audio Commentary by producer J.R. Bookwalter discussing work performed for the new 2K restoration (11 mins.)
- NEW! Artwork & Promotional Gallery (5 mins.)
- NEW! Behind The Scenes Gallery (5 mins.)
- NEW! Production Stills Gallery (7 mins.)
- NEW! Optional English or Spanish Subtitles
- Tempe Digital Trailers
Disc 2 (Dual-Layer DVD-9, Replicated)
- 1990 Original VHS Version with Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Mix (1.33:1)
- NEW! 2020 Audio Commentary with Doug Tilley and Moe Porne of The No-Budget Nightmares Podcast
- NEW! Never-before-seen 1987 “Roommates” TV Sitcom Episode One featuring “Skinned Alive” cast and crew (24 mins.)
- 1988 “Roommates” TV Sitcom Episode Two featuring “Skinned Alive” cast and crew (31 mins.)
- NEW! 1987 Joy Circuit “Love Turns To Darkness” Music Video directed by J.R. Bookwalter (6 mins.)
- Cut to the Bone: Dissecting the Making of “Skinned Alive” (35 mins.)
- Behind The Scenes (7 mins.)
- Camera & Wardrobe Tests (11 mins.)
- About The 2002 Remastering (2 mins.)
- Original 2002 DVD Release Trailer (3 mins.)
- NEW! Optional English or Spanish Subtitles
- Tempe DVD Trailers
Packaging
- Collectible slipcover with newly-commissioned artwork by Alex Sarabia, signed by writer/director Jon Killough and producer J.R. Bookwalter
- Reversible wrap with 2000 artwork by Dave Arcane and original 1990 Cinema Home Video VHS artwork
- Eight-page color booklet with behind-the-scenes photos and liner notes by Tempe historian Ross Snyder of Saturn’s Core Audio & Video
- Clear Viva Premium Two-Disc Blu-ray Case
1990 • Color • 78 mins. • Horror/Comedy • Not Rated
Region-Free • BD-25 + DVD-9 (Replicated)
Cat. No. TD-1210 • $39.99 SRP • Released by Tempe Digital
Street Date: September 15, 2020
