Castle Freak Celebrates 30 Years with Blu-ray on May 26
101 Films releases Stuart Gordon's cult classic 'Castle Freak' on Blu-ray, featuring Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton.
Castle Freak (1995), the cult classic directed by Stuart Gordon, returns with a Limited Edition Blu-ray, courtesy of British label 101 Films. The anticipated release is slated for May 26, bringing a refined cinematic experience from this horror gem for fans and collectors alike.
The film plunges into a narrative of terror as John Reilly (Jeffrey Combs), his wife Susan (Barbara Crampton), and their daughter inherit an Italian castle harboring a horrific secret. A grotesquely disfigured inmate, long imprisoned, begins a spree of terror that uncovers sinister family secrets.
The Blu-ray edition is packed with additional content that delves deeper into the making of this eerie tale. Enthusiasts will find new interviews with composer Richard Band, actress Barbara Crampton, and filmmaker Chris Alexander. A limited edition booklet, featuring insights like Freak Like Me by Mat Colegate and King of the Castle: The Charles Band Empire by Jon Towlson, complements the release.
Further enhancing the experience are 'Castle speak', where Stuart Gordon shares insights, plus a unique interview segment featuring William Shatner interviewing Stuart Gordon, Barbara Crampton, and Jeffrey Combs. The package is rounded off with a classic Videozone episode, trailers, and optional English subtitles for the main feature.
Fans of the original film or aficionados of horror are sure to find this restored edition an enlightening revisit to a cherished classic.
Release Contents:
- NEW Get Your Freak On!: Interview with composer Richard Band
- NEW Don't Look in the Basement!: Interview with actress Barbara Crampton
- NEW Freak on a Leash!: Interview with filmmaker Chris Alexander
- NEW Limited edition booklet: Including Freak Like Me by Mat Colegate and King of the Castle: The Charles Band Empire by Jon Towlson
- Castle speak: With Stuart Gordon
- William Shatner interviews: Stuart Gordon, Barbara Crampton, and Jeffrey Combs
- Videozone
- Trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Release Date: 26/05/2025
Source: Blu-ray.com