More Classic Horror Coming to Blu-ray
Classic horror hounds, rejoice!
Scream Factory and Kino Lorber Studio Classics made separate Blu-ray announcements today that are going to make you very happy. The planned releases include five films produced from 1934-1940, and all of the titles range from “very good” to “excellent.” In fact, The Black Cat (1934) is a wicked little masterpiece.
Here are the individual announcements from both companies’ Facebook pages:
From Scream Factory:
**NEW BLU-RAY COLLECTION ANNOUNCEMENT**
2 Horror Legends. 4 Classic Chillers. On Blu-ray for the first time! THE BORIS KARLOFF/BELA LUGOSI COLLECTION is coming to haunt you on Blu-ray on April 23rd.
Horror icons Karloff and Lugosi created some of the most memorable performances in cinematic history. Their unforgettable performances as Dracula and Frankenstein’s monster terrified a generation of moviegoers and when these two legendary actors came together for a series of films in the 1930s, audiences could not get enough. This collection includes The Black Cat (1934), The Raven (1935), The Invisible Ray (1936) and Black Friday (1940) in a 4-Disc set with a slipcover with a beautiful new illustration from artist Joel Robinson (The Vincent Price Collections).
Extras are in process and will be announced on a later date. Pre-order now @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-boris-karloff-bela-lugosi-collection?product_id=7039
From Kino Lorber Studio Classics:
Coming Soon on Blu-ray!
Brand New 2K Master!
From the Producer and Director of King Kong!
Oscar Nominee: Best Special Effects!
Dr. Cyclops (1940) In Glorious Technicolor!
Starring Albert Dekker, Thomas Coley, Janice Logan, Charles Halton and Paul Fix – Shot by Henry Sharp (The Crowd, Duck Soup) – Produced by Merian C. Cooper (Mighty Joe Young, The Searchers) – Directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack (The Most Dangerous Game, The Son of Kong).
