Arrow Video's Feb 2016 Slate Looks Glorious: Miike, Grier, Kosugi, Bava, American Horror And More

Editor, U.S. ; Dallas, Texas (@HatefulJosh)
Arrow Video has unveiled their amazing February 2016 slate, and ScreenAnarchy HQ is salivating over the amazing collection of releases coming to both sides of the Atlantic.

Since Arrow Video opened up shop in the U.S., they've increased the number of monthly releases as well as presenting some amazing exclusive treats for both the British and American customers. 

Next February sees British home video fans getting a brand new edition of Miike Takashi's breakout hit Audition on Blu-ray, as well as Plasmatics' Wendy O. Williams vehicle Reform School Girls (DVD only), Mario Bava's Five Dolls for an August Moon (already on US Blu-ray from Kino Lorber), and a plain Jane reissue of the gorgeously terrifying original Hellraiser trilogy. On US shores, we'll see an exclusive Blu-ray release of Sho Kosugi's uncut Pray for Death.

Hitting both territories at the same time is the impressive American Horror Project Vol. 1, an ambitious collection of stateside horrors making their Blu-ray debuts, as well as Pam Grier's sexy Sheba, Baby. The American Horror Project is a collection that Arrow Video appear to have dedicated a lot of time and energy to, and I'm excited to see how this volume turns out. The first volume includes Malatesta's Carnival of Blood, The Premonition, and The Witch Who Came From the Sea. All are exciting, but The Witch Who Came From the Sea is one that home video geeks have been waiting for for quite some time.

Overall it's an incredible line-up sure to satisfy fans while draining their wallets. Be sure to ogle the covers and details in the gallery below. Happy shopping!
NEW UK ONLY TITLE: Audition (Arrow Video) Dual Format SteelBook + Blu-ray
Takashi Miike’s notorious classic remastered in 2K.
Pre-order the Dual Format SteelBook here: http://bit.ly/1MBTVPe
Pre-order the Blu-ray here: http://bit.ly/1MBU7Oi
Release Date: 29th February
Region: B/2 (SteelBook) B (Blu-ray)
One of the most notorious J-horror films ever made, Takashi Miike’s Audition exploded onto the festival circuit at the turn of the century to a chorus of awards and praise. The film would catapult Miike to the international scene and pave the way for such other genre delights as Ichii the Killer and The Happiness of the Katakuris.
Recent widower Shigharu Aoyama is advised by his son to find a new wife, agreeing Shigeharu seeks the advice of a colleague having been out of the dating scene for many years. Taking advantage of their position as a film company they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu becomes enchanted by Asami, a quiet, 24-year-old woman, who is immediately responsive to his charms. But soon things take a very dark and twisted turn as we find that Asami isn’t what she seems to be...
Pulling the audience into a story that will lead to one of the most harrowing climaxes in cinema history, Miike twists and turns us through delirious editing and shocking visuals for one of the most depraved nightmares of all time!
SteelBook (2 discs)
LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS:
•Limited Edition Steelbook
•Brand new 2K restoration of original vault elements presented in High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD
•Original 5.1 audio (DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray)
•Optional English subtitles
•Audio commentary with director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan
•Brand new commentary by Miike biographer Tom Mes examining the film and its source novel
•Introduction by Miike
•Ties that Bind – A brand new interview with Takashi Miike
•Interviews with stars Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Renji Ishibashi and Ren Osugi
•Trailers
•Gallery including behind-the-scenes images
•Booklet featuring new writing on the film
•More to be announced!
Blu-ray (1 disc)
SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:
•Brand new 2K restoration of original vault elements
•High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
•Original 5.1 audio (DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray)
•Optional English subtitles
•Audio commentary with director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan
•Brand new commentary by Miike biographer Tom Mes examining the film and its source novel
•Introduction by Miike
•Ties that Bind – A brand new interview with Takashi Miike
•Interviews with stars Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Renji Ishibashi and Ren Osugi
•Trailers
•Gallery including behind-the-scenes images
•Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sean Phillips
•More to be announced!
Screen Anarchy logo
Do you feel this content is inappropriate or infringes upon your rights? Click here to report it, or see our DMCA policy.
Arrow UKArrow Video

Around the Internet