(Black) Christmas Is Coming, It’s Time To Double Dip

Better news from Arrow in the Head: A new Black Christmas DVD is coming.

It’ll be all shiny and remastered, and is intended to cash in on the upcoming remake. I have virtually no hope for the remake - the original is one of the finest horror films ever made and, much like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, should not suffer the indignity of being remade. The TCM remake is one of the few films I’ve ever felt compelled to walk out of. I didn’t, but maybe the Black Christmas remake can “succeed” where others failed.

So - if you’ve not got a copy of Black Christmas yet, wait for this one. Or pick one of the other versions up cheap. Any self respecting horror fan should see this film.

And Deathdream.

And worship the majesty of Bob Clark.

Texas Chainsaw 2: New DVD Release

Arrow in the Head is reporting that a new release of Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is on its way. How exciting!

The picture quality on the existing release leaves much to be desired, so given that this one boasts “a new anamorphic widescreen transfer” I have high hopes for a decent release.

No mention of a Dennis Hopper commentary though…shame.