Ten Out-of-Print Horror Flicks to Make You Drool
by Tyler Doupe
February 18, 2013


As a horror fan and collector, one of the things I find utterly maddening is discovering that a title I’m dying to add to my collection is out-of-print and selling for a fortune. Rather than do the sane thing, and wait for the film to be re-issued, I usually cough up absolutely idiotic sums of money, because I am reckless, impatient, and highly impulsive. Since I am also thoughtful, I have compiled a guide to out of print titles (OOP), the going rate, and more.

Included in the list below are ten films in various stages of manufacturing moratorium. Several of them are recently out of print, so we are providing you a ‘heads’ up to so that you have the opportunity to snag them before they become hideously expensive.









Popcorn (1991)


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This 1991 film is commanding nearly $80 on Amazon for a brand new copy. I impetuously shelled out a hefty pile of dough for this one. Popcorn is far from a perfect film, but it gets bonus points for paying homage to B-rated monster movies of the 1950s and featuring a supporting performance from genre veteran Dee Wallace Stone.

Popcorn was recently slated for the re-release treatment, and then just as quickly as the re-issue was announced, the distributor pulled out. News of a re-release through a different company soon followed, but to date, the film is still out of print.











Dolls (1987)


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The 1987 Stuart Gordon helmed flick, Dolls, has just recently gone out- of-print. It’s steadily been increasing in price, with a new copy fetching up to $27 on leading online resale sites.

Dolls is one of my personal favorite Gordon films. The concept is very unique and it sets itself apart from a lot of other films of its kind with likable leads and a unique fantasy spin on the killer doll sub-genre.

Dolls is somewhat of a modern fairy tale, with the moral of the story being ‘Don’t be a dick and you won’t get killed by satanic toys’.











Madman (1982)


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Madman received a 30th anniversary re-release via Code Red Releasing, and just as quickly as it came back in to print, went out. This type of thing is not entirely uncommon for Code Red. Their OOP catalogue is considerably larger than most distributors.

The re-released version brought fans higher quality picture and audio than past releases, and an anamorphic widescreen transfer of the film. The previous release was in widescreen format, but not anamorphic, which caused it to display poorly on 16:9 televisions.











The Brood (1979)


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I lucked out, in that I bought my copy of The Brood when it was still in print, so I paid next to nothing for it. This is classic David Cronenberg. He puts his signature bizarre twist on the killer kid sub-genre in this highly enjoyable flick.

Since The Brood hasn’t been out-of-print for an excessively long time, it can still be picked up for a lot less than films that have been OOP long term; it currently going for around $36 new, on Amazon.











Scanners (1981)


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Scanners was in print at the time that I purchased it, about a year ago. But, has recently gone OOP and is currently fetching up to $30 for a new copy via Amazon.

Scanners is worth picking up while you can still get a used copy for around $10. Unless this David Cronenberg gem scores a re-issue, it will be commanding a king’s ransom on auction sites, before long.











Fright Night Part II (1988)


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I personally got hosed on this title. I picked up a used copy of Fright Night II online and received a homemade bootleg. While the original film is readily available on DVD and has been reimagined in a critically panned remake, the sequel cant even get a proper widescreen DVD release.

The OOP version of the film is presented in full screen format, with poor audio and picture quality. A copy of Fright Night II, containing the awesome special feature that is ‘interactive menus’ will run you nearly $100 on leading auction sites.

Considering that the movie pales in comparison to its predecessor, the smart thing to do would be to wait for a re-issue.











Sleepaway Camp Survival Kit


Featuring:

Sleepaway Camp (1983)
Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers (1988)
Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland (1989)



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I bought the Sleepaway Camp Survival Kit at Best Buy about ten years ago for $30. I was absolutely shocked to see that this out-of-print set is being sold for upwards of $150 through various online resellers.

The Sleepaway Camp box set was released with two different sets of cover art. The first generation release had a red cross on the front. However, The Red Cross took issue with the similarity to their logo, thus leading to a second DVD box set release with re-designed cover art. The price difference between the two sets is negligible.

The first Sleepaway Camp film is an epic cult classic, but the second and third films are average B-movie sequels, at best. The first film in the series can be picked up new for around $35. Though, the sequels are worth owning for the completist, I would suggest waiting for a distributor to issue a re-release, rather than forking over a small fortune.











Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971)


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This 1970s classic horror flick is available as a digital download for $9.99, but OOP on DVD. Let’s Scare Jessica to Death will set you back about $30 for a new DVD and is probably worth picking up while it can still be had for a semi reasonable price.

The film stars Barton Heyman, who two years later, went on to play Dr. Klein in The Exorcist.











Clownhouse (1989)


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Clownhouse is one of the most controversial horror films of the past 25 years, but the controversy has very little to do with the movie itself. The film’s director, Victor Salva, reportedly committed a sex crime involving a minor (who had a starring role in the film) during the production.

Many have speculated that the reason the film was pulled from the shelves almost immediately after its release was in response to massive backlash regarding the controversy surrounding the film.

A new copy of the US release will run you about $85 on Amazon.











Nightmares (1983)


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This flick was originally made for television and stands as the hardest to find selection on our list. A new copy will cost you around $300. It’s hard to imagine why it’s so expensive, seeing as how both the critical and audience reaction to the film was extremely poor.

Nightmares’ saving grace is its eclectic cast; it features performances from Emilio Estevez and Moon Unit Zappa. If you still own a VCR, a used VHS copy of the film can be had for under $20.

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I have all but the Sleepaway Camp Survival Kit(only have the first one on DVD), and Nightmares(though I have it on VHS)

My copy of Madman is the Anchor Bay release, I didn't double dip.

Most of the Code Red DVDs have gone OOP, some seems like just a few weeks after release, I try to snatch them up when I can. Same with Scorpion Releasing.

The only one of these I didn't care for was "Fright Night 2", and I didn't see Madman.

The rest are good flicks, and downright scary.

I would expect to see Scanners on Blu ray within a year, hopefully, since it has been announced Scanners II & III are slated to be released by Scream Factory (actual dates pending). Even read rumors of a Criterion release for Scanners.
(I'll believe that when I see it)

Been waiting a while for Popcorn to come out again.
At this stage of the game I would think it would be on Blu as well as dvd.

I don't hold much hope for a Blu ray of Let's Scare Jessica To Death, but quietly hope it can happen one day.

Out of this list, these are the three I'd like the most.

Here are some more out-of-print horror that I managed to find.

I won't be mentioning films that have older discontinued releases but may be available in newer in-print DVD or Blu-ray releases.

This is just to start off with. I'll look for more when I have the time.




Body Bags (1993)

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* Body Bags was also released in a 3-film set w/ Witchboard III: The Possession (1995) and Rumpelstiltskin (1996), also OOP.





Cemetery Man (1994)

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Crawlspace (1972)

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* Not to be confused w/ the 1986 Klaus Kinski film.





Evilspeak (1981)

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Link (1986)

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Pin (1988)

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Puppet Master vs. Demonic Toys (2004)

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Rush Week (1989)

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* Rush Week was also released as a double feature w/ Fraternity Demon (1992), also OOP.





Splatter University (1984)

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Strangeland (1998)

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Summer of Fear (1978)

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Tales from the Hood (1995)

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The Woman in Black (1989)

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I have EvilSpeak, Pin, Link, Cemetery Man, and Splatter U.

I haven't seen Rush Week in years.

OOP Double Features:



Cherry Falls (2000) / Terror Tract (2000)

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Deranged (1974) / Motel Hell (1980)

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* Motel Hell is easily available, but this is the only DVD for Deranged.





The Pit (1981) / Hellgate (1989)

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Society (1989) / Spontaneous Combustion (1990)

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* Both flicks also had stand-alone releases, but Society is OOP whereas Spontaneous Combustion is available.

I have the 3 bottom double features. Though personally I think of The Pit as a standalone release because Hellgate is so awfully bad, and I love bad horror flicks.


Another one that is OOP(both releases) is The Zero Boys (1986).

Nightmare (1981) is OOP. Glad I snagged it when I did, what a great release, the only complaint I have is there's an hour long interview with the director in Italian, no subtitles or anything!

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Fade To Black (1980)
Fade To Black/Hell Night (1980) Double Feature

Been waiting to see Fade To Black again for a long time.
I think the last time I saw it was the early 80s on HBO.

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I know I'm the only one that drools for this, but...

I Was A Teenage Zombie (1987)

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(The price ranges from $66 to $137 on Amazon, I only paid about $5)



Also...

The Coffin Joe Trilogy

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I have seen a multitude of horror movies and even the Exorcist didn't really scare me. But here are 3 movies that for some reason gave me nightmares.

Fade To Black (1980)
Fade To Black/Hell Night (1980) Double Feature

Been waiting to see Fade To Black again for a long time.
I think the last time I saw it was the early 80s on HBO.

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I have Hell Night single release. I have Fade To Black on VHS, wish I would have gotten the DVD, it's a really good movie.

Bloody Murder (2000)

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Bloody Murder 2 (2003)

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Body Parts (1991)

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Cheerleader Massacre (2003)

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The Guardian (1990)

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The Item (1999)

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Jack Be Nimble (1994)

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Necromancer (1988)

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Rawhead Rex (1987)

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The Resurrected (1992)

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Shivers (1975)

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Sorority House Massacre (1987) / Sorority House Massacre 2 (1990)

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* Both films were also released individually and those are OOP as well.





The Surgeon (1995) / Skinner (1993)

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* Both films were also released individually and those are OOP as well.

Fortunately(or unfortunately depending on how you feel about the movies) you can get both Blood Murders super cheap on Amazon, usually when movies go OOP the prices skyrocket. Parts 1 and 2 are even available in a pack with Junior and Deadly Species.

Even though they're blatant ripoffs (right down to the hockey mask and summer camp) of the Friday The 13th franchise. I like them.

Fortunately(or unfortunately depending on how you feel about the movies) you can get both Blood Murders super cheap on Amazon, usually when movies go OOP the prices skyrocket. Parts 1 and 2 are even available in a pack with Junior and Deadly Species.

Even though they're blatant ripoffs (right down to the hockey mask and summer camp) of the Friday The 13th franchise. I like them.

We also have Leatherface's chainsaw and The Fisherman's hook, lol.

Thanks, I missed that 4-film release. From what I was able to find the individual release of Deadly Species is OOP, but Junior is still available.

The only one of these I didn't care for was "Fright Night 2", and I didn't see Madman.

The rest are good flicks, and downright scary.

I didn't really care for Fright Night 2 either, but I love the DVD cover.

There's a million films in this franchise and it gets a little confusing with the single, double-featured, and boxed set releases - Witchcraft.

Some of the sequels never got released on DVD.




Out-of-Print:

Witchcraft (1988)
Witchcraft II: The Temptress (1990)
Witchcraft III: The Kiss of Death (1991) *Not Released on DVD*
Witchcraft V: Dance with the Devil (1993) *Not Released on DVD*
Witchcraft VIII: Salem's Ghost *Not Released on DVD*
Witchcraft IX: Bitter Flesh (1997)




In Print:

Witchcraft IV: The Virgin Heart (1992)
Witchcraft 666: The Devil's Mistress (1994)
Witchcraft VII: Judgement Hour (1995)
Witchcraft X: Mistress of the Craft (1998)
Witchcraft XI: Sisters in Blood (2000)
Witchcraft XII: In the Lair of the Serpent (2002)
Witchcraft XIII: Blood of the Chosen (2008)


* The individual releases for 10, 11 and 12 are OOP, but they are currently available in the Demons & Witches 10-Film set.

I didn't really care for Fright Night 2 either, but I love the DVD cover.

I love Fright Night 2.

There's a million films in this franchise and it gets a little confusing with the single, double-featured, and boxed set releases - Witchcraft.

Some of the sequels never got released on DVD.




Out-of-Print:

Witchcraft (1988)
Witchcraft II: The Temptress (1990)
Witchcraft III: The Kiss of Death (1991) *Not Released on DVD*
Witchcraft V: Dance with the Devil (1993) *Not Released on DVD*
Witchcraft VIII: Salem's Ghost *Not Released on DVD*
Witchcraft IX: Bitter Flesh (1997)




In Print:

Witchcraft IV: The Virgin Heart (1992)
Witchcraft 666: The Devil's Mistress (1994)
Witchcraft VII: Judgement Hour (1995)
Witchcraft X: Mistress of the Craft (1998)
Witchcraft XI: Sisters in Blood (2000)
Witchcraft XII: In the Lair of the Serpent (2002)
Witchcraft XIII: Blood of the Chosen (2008)


* The individual releases for 10, 11 and 12 are OOP, but they are currently available in the Demons & Witches 10-Film set.

A couple of years ago I set out to watch all of them, I made it to part 7.

^ Holy smoke, 13 "Witchcraft"s??

I think I stopped being aware of this series around Number 4. Is this is longest running horror film series ever? I can't think of a longer one, personally.

I believe I only saw the first two Witchcraft's and that was a while ago.

Are these actual sequels, as in a continuing story, or do they go into separate plots?

I believe I only saw the first two Witchcraft's and that was a while ago.

Are these actual sequels, as in a continuing story, or do they go into separate plots?

The first few, I don't remember how many had continuing characters, I'm not sure after that, by part 7 they all kind started blending together. They stopped trying to be horror and turned into softcore soap operas.

Bloody New Year (1987)

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Campfire Tales (1997)

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The Last Broadcast (1998)

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* Was re-released on DVD around 2006 and that version is also OOP.





Of Unknown Origin (1983)

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When a Stranger Calls Back (1993)

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You have the 1991 Campfire Tales listed, but the pic is from the 1997 Campfire Tales.

I have Bloody New Year, fun cheesy British horror flick with a time warp twist. I also have Of Unknown Origin- Peter Weller Vs Giant rat = Awesome.

You have the 1991 Campfire Tales listed, but the pic is from the 1997 Campfire Tales.

Thanks, yeah the 1997 film is OOP.

Ten More Out-Of-Print Horror Flicks to Make You Drool.. and Scream!
by Tyler Doupe
September 30, 2013


In February, we ran a feature showcasing ten notable OOP horror titles, the going rate, and where to find them. Due to positive reader response regarding the piece, we are bringing you ten more rare DVDs to grab while you can!

Many of the DVDs on this list are recently out of print and can still be obtained for a nominal cost, so if you see anything of interest, make haste to pick them up before they dramatically increase in price. The more costly titles are still worth checking into, as values tend to continue increasing until a re-release is negotiated.







Don't Look Now (1973)


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Nicolas Roeg's slow-burn horror classic focusing on a couple who has tragically lose their beloved daughter to an unfortunate accident was controversial for its time, but by today’s more permissive standards is less so.

However, the love scene between young Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie still plays out as a bit gratuitous.



Amazon currently has the most competitive pricing for the film:

A new copy will run you around $40.00, but you can still pick up a used copy of the Paramount DVD release for around $15.00









Body Double (1984)


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The Sony Pictures DVD release of Brian De Palma’s steamy thriller has just recently gone out of print and it's still possible to get your hands on a used copy for next to nothing. New copies are upward of $20.00 and likely to continue to rise in cost.

Body Double is a great deal of fun; it plays out something like an X-rated version of Rear Window, and the Hitchcock influences are obvious and plentiful.

Also look for a brief appearance from Re-Animator's Barbara Crampton in her feature film debut.



The film was recently given the limited edition Blu-ray treatment (3,000 copies produced) by Twilight Time, and sold out shortly thereafter.

A new copy of the limited edition Blu will run you nearly $90.00 by way of third party vendors on Amazon.









Body Parts (1991)


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I'd almost completely forgotten that this movie existed until I began researching for this article, but it’s actually not a bad film at all. I remember enjoying it as an over-the-top kind of fright flick when I watched it as a youngster, and further research yielded several favorable reviews when I checked around the web.

Body Parts finds a man (Jeff Fahey) receiving an arm transplant from a serial killer, and it seems that limb has a mind of its own and really wants to keep killing. Brad Dourif plays somewhat against type as a fellow transplant recipient.

A new copy of the Paramount DVD goes for around $50.00 on Amazon, and used copies for about half that.









Lord of Illusions (1995)


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Clive Barker's 1995 feature was met with mostly positive critical feedback upon its release, and remains highly regarded amongst many of his fans today.

Scott Bakula is well cast as Harry D’Amour, a private detective tasked with uncovering information about a mysterious magician with strong ties to the occult.

A new copy of the MGM DVD is going for nearly $40.00 on Amazon, while used copies can be found on the CD Universe website for around $6.00









The Final Terror (1983)


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This ‘80s slasher had a pretty respectable cast with Adrienne Zmed, Joe Pantoliano and Daryl Hannah having lead roles. The formula is pretty typical: a group of teens take to the woods and wind up being stalked by a baddie who wants them dead.

We were unable to locate any new copies, but Amazon has it available used for under $30.00. I cannot speak to the picture quality of the Trinity Entertainment DVD release, but I have a VHS copy of The Final Terror and the picture is very dark.

This film is worth the purchase if you're a die-hard slasher film collector, but for the average horror fan it’s probably just as well to wait and check it out when the film receives a re-release.









Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers (1988)


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This Linnea Quigley grindhouse horror-comedy classic about ladies of the night who wield chainsaws for the sole purpose of dismembering their clients is out of print again.

It received a 20th Anniversary re-release via Retromedia, and since then no additional copies have been manufactured. A new copy goes as high as $90.00, but used it goes as low as $42.00 on Amazon.









The Night Flier (1997)


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Stephen King’s story of a mysterious stranger landing at small town airports and committing mass murder has been OOP for a bit.

A new copy of the HBO Home Video release will cost you nearly $90.00 on Amazon, but as of this posting, Half.com has new copies of the DVD available for just over $50.00.

A used disc will set you back about $20.00 on either website.









Little Witches (1996)


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This Image Entertainment release has received a fair amount of play on FEARnet. It centers around a group of girls at an all-female Catholic boarding school who find themselves drawn in to the alluring art of witchcraft.

Little Witches was released about six months after The Craft, but it's not quite the same caliber. Still, if you dig the film and are in the market for a copy, a new DVD will run you around $80.00 on Amazon.

Oddly enough, used copies start closer to $100. As of this posting there were no copies available on EBay of Half.com









Last House on Dead End Street (1977)


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This notoriously sleazy tale about a band of snuff filmmakers and the results of their "art" really has audiences polarized. People seem to love or hate this film, with very few – if any – falling between those extremes.

The two-disc special edition DVD - which was distributed by a company called Barrel Entertainment - has been out of print for ages, and continues to get more and more costly.

At the time of posting, we were able to locate a new copy on EBay for $90.00, with used copies going for about the same price on Amazon.









Rawhead Rex (1986)


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Yikes! The one and only unopened copy available on Amazon is priced at $240.00! A new copy of this disc is slightly less expensive on Half.com; the single copy the site has available is listed at $200.00.

The good news is that used copies of this Pioneer DVD release go as low as $75.00.

This early Clive Barker adaptation is a satanic story following a demonic creature that plagues a village in Ireland after being accidentally released from long-term captivity.









Updates:

- Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988) has been given the re-release treatment by way of Full Moon Features! I just bought a copy on DeepDiscount.Com for $7.99



- Popcorn (1991) has received a Manufacture on Demand (MOD) release. The film is transferred onto a DVD-R with the original artwork on the disc, and the packaging and cover art are all authentic looking as well.

It can be purchased on Amazon for around $10.00



- Hell Night (1981) has also received a MOD release.



- Linnea Quigley’s Horror Workout Video (1990) is also available for the first time on DVD; it’s extremely rare and appears to only be available through the Legacy Features website for $25.00.

If you're a fan of Ms. Quigley, grab this one while you can... because I suspect it won’t be around at that price for long.

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I have the DVD for The Final Terror, and the picture quality is worse than my VHS copy.

I'd like to see Last House On Dead End Street get a re release. I missed out on the Barrel release, and only have it on VHS.

What I'd really like to see is the original 175 minute cut get released...of course that will never happen.

It's now over a decade since this horror film out-of-print thread and I wanted to go back to it to see what has since been re-released and what hasn't.

I will get back to it later.



Popcorn (1991)

Synapse Films released Blu-ray in October 2017.




Dolls (1987)

Shout! released Blu-ray in November 2014.




Madman (1982)

Vinegar Syndrome released 4K Blu-ray in April 2022.




The Brood (1979)

Criterion Collection released Blu-ray in October 2015.




Scanners (1981)

Criterion Collection released Blu-ray in July 2014.




Fright Night Part II (1988)

No new releases since Artisan's DVD in 2003.

I looked on Amazon and it's not that expensive now as new copies are currently selling for $35.00




Sleepaway Camp Survival Kit

Both the original Red Cross box set and the newer one are out-of-print.

Sleepaway Camp 1-3 are easily available individually.




Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971)

Shout! released Blu-ray in January 2020.




Clownhouse (1989)

Is surprisingly not that expensive on Amazon as new DVDs are available for $26.00




Nightmares (1983)

Shout! released Blu-ray in December 2015.




Body Bags (1993)

Shout! released Blu-ray in October 2013.




Cemetery Man (1994)

No new releases since Anchor Bay DVD in 2006.




Crawlspace (1972)

No new releases since Wild Eye DVD in 2007.




Evilspeak (1981)

Shout! released Blu-ray in May 2014.




Link (1986)

KL Studio Classics released Blu-ray in May 2019.




Pin (1988)

No new releases since 2001 DVD.




Rush Week (1989)

Vinegar Syndrome released Blu-ray in April 2021.




Splatter University (1984)

Vinegar Syndrome released Blu-ray in April 2021.




Strangeland (1998)

No new releases since Artisan DVD in 1999.




Summer of Fear (1978)

Doppelganger Releasing released Blu-ray in October 2017.




Tales from the Hood (1995)

Shout! released Blu-ray in April 2017.




The Woman in Black (1989)

No new releases since 2000 DVD.




Cherry Falls (2000) / Terror Tract (2000)

Cherry Falls was released on Blu-ray by Shout! in September 2020.

Terror Tract hasn't been re-issued.





Deranged (1974) / Motel Hell (1980)

Deranged was released on 4K Blu-ray by Vinegar Syndrome in February 2025.

Motel Hell was released on 4K Blu-ray by Shout! in June 2023.




The Pit (1981) / Hellgate (1989)

The Pit was released on Blu-ray by Kl Studio Classics in October 2016.

Hellgate has never been re-issued.




Society (1989) / Spontaneous Combustion (1990)

Society was released on Blu-ray by Arrow in September 2015.

Spontaneous Combustion has never been re-issued.

Bloody Murder (2000) / Bloody Murder 2 (2003)

Both films were re-released in an Echo Bridge 8-Film DVD set in 2014.




Body Parts (1991)

Kino Lorber released Blu-ray in February 2025.




Cheerleader Massacre (2003)

No new releases since 2003 DVD.




The Guardian (1990)

Shout! released Blu-ray in January 2016.




The Item (1999)

No new releases since Artisan 2001 DVD.




Jack Be Nimble (1994)

Altered Innocence released Blu-ray in August 2022.




Necromancer (1988)

Vinegar Syndrome released Blu-ray.




Rawhead Rex (1987)

Kino Lorber released 4K Blu-ray in March 2023.




The Resurrected (1992)

Shout! released Blu-ray in September 2017.




Shivers (1975)

Lionsgate released Blu-ray in September 2020.




Sorority House Massacre (1987) / Sorority House Massacre 2 (1990)

The original was re-released by Shout! on 4K Blu-ray in April 2025.

The sequel has never been reissued.




The Surgeon (1995) / Skinner (1993)

The Surgeon was re-released by Allumination on DVD in 2011.

Skinner was re-released by Severin on Blu-ray in 2019.

Bloody New Year (1987)

Vinegar Syndrome released Blu-ray in October 2017.




Campfire Tales (1997)

Warner Archive released DVD in 2015.




The Last Broadcast (1998)

101 Films released Blu-ray in July 2022.




Of Unknown Origin (1983)

Shout! released Blu-ray in May 2018.




When a Stranger Calls Back (1993)

Shout! released Blu-ray in May 2019.

Don't Look Now (1973)

Paramount released Blu-ray in May 2021.




Body Double (1984)

Sony released 4K Blu-ray in September 2024.




Lord of Illusions (1995)

Shout! released 4K Blu-ray in June 2025.




The Final Terror (1983)

Region Free Blu-ray released in June 2019.




Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers (1988)

Retromedia released Blu-ray in March 2023.




The Night Flier (1997)

No new releases since HBO DVD in 2001.




Little Witches (1996)

No new releases since Image Entertainment DVD in 1996.




Last House on Dead End Street (1977)

Films Around the World released DVD in April 2019.