The 1980s was a golden time for the horror genre, full of experimental movies, seamlessly blending various sub-genres. Among the most notable titles is writer-directorFred Dekker’sNight of the Creeps,which is finally getting the 4K UHD Collector’s Edition Blu-ray treatment from Shout Factory,ComicBookreports. The movie is often dubbed an extraordinary horror comedy and has risen to cult classic status.
The collector’s edition comes with an array of special features, including an audio commentary with actorSuzanne Snyderand filmmakersJackson StewartandFrancis Galluppi. Other audio commentaries include one with Dekker, and another with actorsTom Atkins,Jason Lively,Steve Marshall, andJill Whitlow.Fans will also find featurettes like ‘A New Breed of Terror: The Films Of Fred Dekker – Interview with Director Fred Dekker,’ along with interviews titled, Real Good Plan, The Bradster, Worst Coroner Ever, among others. Furthermore, the special edition includes original theatrical ending, deleted scenes, and the theatrical trailer.
What Is ‘Night of the Creeps’ About?
Starring Lively and Atkins,the movie follows two friends, who steal a cadaver from a cryogenics lab, as part of an initiation rite in the college fraternity. The “corpse” is an undead body from the late 1950s and is under the control of an extraterrestrial organism. Soon, several other people are infected with these alien slugs. The movie was not exactly a box office smash, making less than $1 million worldwide, but it has since become a cult classic. It holds a73% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The movie is a wild ride – full of action, horror, and thrills. It is wonderfully cheesy and features amazing performances and gloriously campy practical effects. Among the most notable performances in the movie is Atkins, whose role as the badass Detective Cameron is a true highlight. The movie is a true spectacle to behold, and few ’80s movies can measure against it. So bagging the 4K special edition will be an amazing opportunity for fans.
Along with Lively as Chris Romero and Atkins as Det. Ray Cameron, the movie also starsSteve Marshallas James Carpenter,Jill Whitlowas Cynthia Cronenberg,Allan Kayseras Brad,Wally Tayloras Det. Landis,Bruce Solomonas Sgt. Raimi,David Paymeras Hollister,David Oliveras Steve,Dick Milleras Walt,Ken Heronas Johnny andAlice Cadoganas Pam. Further rounding off the cast areSuzanne Snyder,John J. York,Jay Arlen Jones,Elizabeth Alda,Lori Livelyand many more.
Night of the Creeps4K will arrive on March 25. It is available to pre-order at Shout Factory below.
