Faithful readers: back in January 13th I waxed on just a little bit about the forthcoming release of The Sword And The Sorcerer (1982). (Link) I won't revisit the point suffice it to say that I'm not as big a fan of the film as are many of my contemporaries, but it's a nice little B-Movie, at best. Essentially, I just wanted to let folks know that there would finally be a good release of the film that's deserved much better than what's been available before ... and now it looks like Scream Factory has answered that call.
I found the specs for their March 15th release this afternoon published on Bluray.com, and it's nothing short of spectacular. Though this isn't a favorite of mine by any estimation, I might just have to pick this one up (since I can't get the folks at Scream to answer any of my email requests, not even to put on their mailing list for promotions it would seem). It's an incredible package ("that's what she said"), and I've no doubt that fans might be lining up to purchase a copy of this one.
Details will be copied and pasted below. You know what to do.
As always, thanks for reading ... and live long and prosper!
-- EZ
I found the specs for their March 15th release this afternoon published on Bluray.com, and it's nothing short of spectacular. Though this isn't a favorite of mine by any estimation, I might just have to pick this one up (since I can't get the folks at Scream to answer any of my email requests, not even to put on their mailing list for promotions it would seem). It's an incredible package ("that's what she said"), and I've no doubt that fans might be lining up to purchase a copy of this one.
Details will be copied and pasted below. You know what to do.
As always, thanks for reading ... and live long and prosper!
-- EZ
Scream Factory has detailed its upcoming Collector's Edition 4K Blu-ray release of Albert Pyun's The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982), starring Lee Horsley, Kathleen Beller, Simon MacCorkindale, George Maharis, and Richard Lynch. The release will be available for purchase on March 15.
The Sword and the Sorcerer will be available on Blu-ray as well.
Description: Meet Talon, a daring mercenary who conquers castles and dungeons alike with his lethal three-bladed sword. But when Talon learns that he is the prince of a kingdom controlled by an evil sorcerer, he is thrust into the wildest fight of his life. Can Talon rescue the beautiful princess and slay the warlock, or will he fall prey to the black magic of medieval mayhem? Lee Horsley, Kathleen Beller, Simon MacCorkindale and Richard Moll star in this action-packed adventure saga, filled with brutal battles, luscious maidens, savage monsters and more!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY
The Sword and the Sorcerer will be available on Blu-ray as well.
Description: Meet Talon, a daring mercenary who conquers castles and dungeons alike with his lethal three-bladed sword. But when Talon learns that he is the prince of a kingdom controlled by an evil sorcerer, he is thrust into the wildest fight of his life. Can Talon rescue the beautiful princess and slay the warlock, or will he fall prey to the black magic of medieval mayhem? Lee Horsley, Kathleen Beller, Simon MacCorkindale and Richard Moll star in this action-packed adventure saga, filled with brutal battles, luscious maidens, savage monsters and more!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- NEW Audio Commentary with director Albert Pyun
- Audio/Subtitles:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- NEW Audio Commentary with director Albert Pyun
- NEW Tales of the Ancient Empire – an interview with director Albert Pyun
- NEW A Princess' Tale – an interview with actress Kathleen Beller
- NEW Mightier Than the Sword – an interview with co-writer/co-producer John Stuckmeyer
- NEW Master of the Blade - an interview with editor Marshall Harvey
- NEW The Specialist and the Effects - an interview with special makeup effects artist Allan Apone
- NEW Brothers in Arms – an interview with special effects artists the Chiodo Brothers – Charles, Edward and Stephen
- NEW Dedicated to Jack Tyree, Stuntman – the cast and crew remember stuntman Jack Tyree
- Trailers from Hell – editor Marshall Harvey on The Sword and the Sorcerer
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spot
- Still Gallery
- Audio/Subtitles:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
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