VAMPYR RISES FROM ITS GRAVE

Criterion Collection announced this week that it will release a new special edition two disc set of Dreyer's 1932 classic VAMPYR. Though sometimes hard to follow the film Carl Theodor Dreyer created is one no true fan of the horror classics should miss. The plot focuses on a student of the occult who finds himself involved in the supernatural mysteries surrounding an inn outside Paris. The narrative and imagery is truly like a dream, not always making sense but interesting to watch. The available prints so far have been low quality so I look forward to seeing this hi-def transfer of the restored film. The special features include a new English-text version, audio commentary by scholar Tony Rayns, a documentary by Jörgen Roos chronicling Dreyer's career, visual essay by scholar Casper Tybjerg on Dreyer's influences in creating Vampyr, the 1958 radio broadcast of Dreyer reading an essay about filmmaking, a new and improved English subtitle translation and a booklet featuring new essays by Mark Le Fanu and Kim Newman, Martin Koerber on the restoration, and an archival interview with producer and star Nicolas de Gunzburg, as well as a book featuring Dreyer and Christen Jul's original screenplay and Sheridan Le Fanu 1871 story "Carmilla," a source for the film. Stay tuned for the release date.

WOLFMAN RELEASE DATE

Bloody-Disgusting.com has learned that THE WOLFMAN will now be released April 3, 2009. This is two months later than it's original February date. I suspect the sudden Director change added to the delay. If you haven't seen the original 1941 WOLFMAN in a while take another look. It is one of the most tragic horror tales and a true classic.

MEET THE WOLFMAN

For those who did not find these exclusive Entertainment Weekly photos I present the link. I am so excited and happy to see that they have returned to the more "wolfman" style as opposed to the "werewolf" style that is now the norm. Rick Baker has created an amazing look and has let Benicio Del Toro still shine through. Enjoy!

Silent Scream Diversifies

The Silent Scream will now be devoted to classic horror films. My new blog, The Film Fatale, will hold information on modern films.