Notable Titles to Kick-off 2012's Nightmares: A Preview Guide

Mayan prophecies notwithstanding, terror will be coming to video stores nearly once every three weeks. The following titles are just but a taste of the mainstream releases. Valentine’s Day, however, will offer North American audiences a hint of what may be a very controversial title for some, and a godsend to others just because of the subject matter:

(Jan 3) – Guillermo del Toro’s remake of Don't Be Afraid of the Dark gets dibs as one of the many titles to be released first for 2012. This video release will offer a three part, making-of documentary: "The Story," "Blackwood's Mansion," "The Creatures." The Blu-ray edition will include a conceptual art gallery.

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [Blu-ray]

For an early or late Christmas present, "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark: Blackwood's Guide to Dangerous Fairies", by Del Toro, can be a great accompaniment prior to rewatching the film again. This hardcover novel takes place a hundred years prior to the events of the movie. In Amazon's summary: "it chronicles the travels and adventures of a young nature scientist who begins to understand there’s more to the world than science understands."

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Blackwood's Guide to Dangerous Fairies

Viewers interested in the original film can now buy the remastered edition through Amazon. Discs are made on-demand. Extras include a superfan commentary track from horror fans Jeffrey Reddick, Steve Barton ("Uncle Creepy") and Sean Abley. (Amazon)

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark - Original Version


(Jan 24) - Ishiro Honda's Gojira is getting a new print, or rather, a gigantic release from Criterion. In addition to a remastered print, the disc promises a bevy of extras—included are commentary tracks, new interviews (with actor Akira Takarada, Gojira performer Haruo Nakajima, score composer Akira Ifukube, and effects technicians Yoshio Irie and Eizo Kaimai), audio essays, featurettes and even a booklet (featuring an essay by critic J. Hoberman) to even make the most die-hard salivate.

Godzilla Takashi Shimura

(Feb 7) – Ben Affleck's thriller, The Town gets the Ultimate Collector’s edition treatment. This rerelease will include an extended cut with the alternate ending, a new 30-minute documentary, and additional commentaries. In this package will feature, to name a few, a “letter” from Affleck, a 48-page photo book with behind the scenes information and a poster-size map of Charlestown that details the crime scenes from the film, cards, tattoos and a FBI dossier.

The Town Special Edition




(Feb 14) – The one movie that sparked controversy in more than one front, including film rights and illegal distribution is finally getting a North American release. Nude Nuns with Big Guns is getting a release by Image Entertainment. Just how fast or slow this title will fly off the shelves depend on how many people are after this sexploitation film. At the time of this publication, no details have been issued about what the DVD/Blu-ray extras will be.

Nude Nuns with Big Guns

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