There are so many of these low-budget films that normally would never see a home video release in this generation. But enter Visual Vengeance! They have been giving these campy, low-budget films a chance to live forever on super deluxe Blu-rays. And Saurians is the next film to see a release.
Synopsis: When a routine construction blast shakes their sleepy town, a group of locals discover that the explosion has awakened two dinosaurs from a centuries-long slumber, who soon run amok in the local woods on a rampage of terror.
Director Mark Polonia, (Splatter Farm and Feeders) brings his dinosaur feature to life. The film features everything you would expect from the campy sci-fi films of the 90s. The shaky camera work, bad puppetry, stop motion animation and the horrible acting. Plus, apparently, this film was shot without audio and then dubbed in later. This makes for a very strange viewing experience.
No one goes into this kind of film thinking they are going to see Jurassic Park. Saurians is a film you sit down with a bunch of friends, some food, and drinks, and just have a good laugh at the bad effects and acting. You can have your own Mystery Science Theater 3000 party with your crew.
Visual Vengeance has produced a new director-approved SD master from original tape elements. Saurians has been transferred to Blu-ray in 1080p and is presented in the original 1.33:1 aspect ratio. Okay, there is no denying that the quality is not the best in the world. But if you look at this Blu-ray release in comparison to anything you're going to find online, this is definitely an upgrade. Pls with this release, you get tons of bonus features.
Bonus Materials:
* Commentary with director Mark Polonia, moderated by the Visual Vengeance crew
* The Making of Saurians
* Saurians Locations Visit
* Actor Todd Carpenter Interview
* Kevin Lindenmuth Interview
* Saurians Stop Motion Outtakes
* Saurians Super 8 Raw Footage
* Alternate, never released Rae Don Home Video version of Saurians
* Commentary track for Rae Don version with director Mark Polonia, and the Visual Vengeance crew
* Bonus Feature Film: The Dinosaur Chronicles (2004)
* Commentary track for The Dinosaur Chronicles with director Mark Polonia and the Visual Vengeance crew
* The Making of The Dinosaur Chronicles
* Saurians Visual Vengeance Trailer
* The Dinosaur Chronicles Visual Vengeance Trailer
* Saurians 2 Trailer
* Visual Vengeance trailers
* ‘Stick Your Own’ VHS sticker set
* Reversible sleeve featuring original Saurians VHS art
* Folded mini-poster with alternate vintage promotional art
* Limited Edition O-Card - FIRST PRESSING ONLY
* Limited Edition rare, original piece of Super-8 film from the movie - FIRST PRESSING ONLY
As you can see, Visual Vengeance never disappoints in putting so much bonus material on their releases. Commentaries, interviews, and a bonus film. But I love the artwork. Let's be honest here, the artwork is better than the film. But the thing that I found the absolute best standout bonus feature would have to be that Visual Vengeance added a piece of the Super 8 film. That is too cool.
If you love campy sci-fi from the 1990s, complete with horrible effects and acting, well, you have to check out Saurians. The film is not good, but this Blu-ray release is. The bonuses make up for how bad this film truly is. If you would like to add Saurians to your home video library, head over to MVD Shop or Amazon and order your copy today.
Out of 4 film reels (4 being the best) the Blu-ray of Saurains receives.....
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