Visual Vengeance has gone back to the 1990s and rescued a couple low budget horror films from obscurity and is now releasing them on super deluxe Blu-rays. Of course, the two films I am talking about are Colony Mutation and The Paranormal.
Colony Mutation (1995) When genetic scientist Meredith Weaver finds out about her husband's affair, she doses him with an experimental and very unstable serum, which causes his body parts to separate from his torso and take on monstrous lives of their own, all of them now craving human flesh. Soon, he's stalking the streets in search of young women to quench the now insatiable hunger of his evil appendages.
The Paranormal (1998) Something is haunting the Englewood movie theater - an unseen force that comes alive after dark. Paranormal investigator Kyle Jennings is called in, but the moment he steps inside, the nightmare begins. The theater seals itself shut, the screen tears open like a doorway, and the low budget zombie movie playing suddenly becomes real. With the undead spilling into the aisles, Kyle must uncover the source of the disturbance before the entire theater becomes a feeding ground, and the only clues may be trapped inside the film itself.
Okay, in all honesty, these are extremly low budget horror films. So the acting is not the best. And the special effects are cheesy to say the least. But for a lot of film fans, they find these elements so much fun to watch. And as an aspiring filmmaker myself, I respect filmmakers making their projects. And these filmmakers used what budget they had to the best way possible.
Visual Vengeance has transferred these two films to Blu-ray in 1080p they are presented in 1.33:1 aspect ratio. Colony Mutation's transfer comes from a new, director-supervised 2K transfer and restoration from original Super 8 film elements. The Paranormal comes from a new director-supervised transfer from original tape elements.
Visual Vengeance made it clear with their technical disclaimer that, "We have created the following Blu-ray using the best source materials available. Please be advised that the audio and video quality presented is the result of the original source material."
Now, for me, the superior film and transfer of these two would have to be The Paranormal. The audio track of Colony Mutation was not very good. And I do realize there is only so much you can do when the source material suffers. That is understandable.
One thing you can always say with a Visual Vengeance Blu-ray is that they put their absolute best foot forward and loaded up the disc with tons of bonus features. Take a look at what is included on this Blu-rays.
Colony Mutation Bonus Materials:
* Commentary from producer/ director Tom Berna
* Commentary with Tony Strauss of Weng’s Chop Magazine
* Interview with director Tom Berna
* Interview with star David Rommel
* Interview with music composer Patrick Nettesheim
* In the Director’s Chair: archival public access interview with Tom Berna
* Alternate original 1998 VHS version of Colony Mutation
* Alternate original 2013 DVD version of Colony Mutation
* Complete original script
* Image Gallery
* Producer teaser trailer
* Visual Vengeance trailers
* Optional English subtitles
* 'Stick Your Own' VHS stickers
* Reversible sleeve featuring original VHS art
* Folded poster with original illustrated art
* Booklet with liner notes by Tony Strauss - FIRST PRESSING ONLY
* Limited edition O-Card with art by Justin Coons - FIRST PRESSING ONLY
The Paranormal Bonus Materials:
* Commentary with director Todd Norris
* Commentary with director Todd Norris and Composer Paul Roberts
* New Cast and Crew Interviews
* The Two Todds: Todd Norris and Todd Sheets interview
* The Paranormal Channel 5 TV Airing Bumpers
* Blooper Reel
* Deleted Scenes
* Original Script Excerpts
* Storyboard Gallery
* Short Film: The Closet
* Short Film: L…
* Short Film: Night of the Growling
* Short Film: Parallax
* Visual Vengeance Trailer
* Trailers
* Optional English subtitles
* Folded mini-poster with art by Giorgio Credaro
* Reversible Sleeve Featuring Original VHS Art
* 'Stick Your Own' VHS Sticker Set
* Limited Edition O-CARD featuring art by Uncle Frank - FIRST PRESSING ONLY
* Limited Edition 'Ghost Finder' viewer - FIRST PRESSING ONLY
* Limited Edition Promo flyer for 'Z is For Zombie' movie
* Featuring original sleeve art by The Dude
So as you can see, Visual Vengeance really goes above and beyond with their Blu-rays. And while the films may not be Academy Award-winning films, these low-budget horror films get the super deluxe treatment. There are people who love these low-budget horror films and these new Blu-ray releases will prove to be a great addition to their home video libraries.
If you love those cheesy 1990s horror films, the Blu-rays of The Paranormal and Colony Mutation will be right up your alley. And no doubt the best way to own these releases is these new Visual Vengeance Blu-rays. Head over to MVD Shop and order your copy of The Paranormal and Colony Mutation today.
Out of 4 film reels (4 being the best) the Blu-rays of The Paranormal and Colony Mutation receive......
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