Hatchet Gets Chopped Into a Collector's Dream: First Release from Dark Sky Selects Announced

Calling all slasher fans! Get ready to revisit the swamp with Victor Crowley, because the iconic Hatchet series is getting the ultimate treatment. MPI Home Video's new collector-focused label, Dark Sky Selects, has unveiled its first release: Hatchet: The Complete Collection Limited Edition Steelbook.

This marks the first time all four of Adam Green's cult classic Hatchet films will be available together. Packaged in a stunning Steelbook case, the 5-disc Blu-ray set boasts a bloody good time with nearly two hours of new bonus features, including "Hatchet: Swamp Tales" and "Production Journals," exclusive to this collection.

The press release describes the series' return as "fully Unrated" and a "blood-soaked" experience, so gorehounds can expect the full Hatchet experience. For those unfamiliar, the series follows the reign of terror unleashed by Victor Crowley, a vengeful monster who stalks the swamp, taking down anyone who dares enter his domain.

This release is just the beginning for Dark Sky Selects. Fans can expect additional limited-edition releases of cult favorites and exclusive merchandise throughout the year, all available directly from DarkSkySelects.com.

The press release highlights MPI Home Video's long history of bringing genre classics to home video shelves, including titles like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. Dark Sky Selects seems to be the next step in their dedication to the genre, offering fans a chance to own these films in a way they never have before.

For those attending Texas Frightmare Weekend this weekend, be sure to stop by the Dark Sky Selects booth to learn more about this exciting new label and potentially snag some early info on upcoming releases. In the meantime, horror enthusiasts can sign up for the Dark Sky Selects newsletter at darkskyselects.com to stay updated on all things horror and this highly anticipated release of the Hatchet collection.

POPULATION PURGE Trailer and Release Info

In a dystopian world where a radical government has unleashed a deadly poison to control population, only those with blood type AB positive remain unscathed. But instead of outright death, the rest of the population is left to suffer in a state of chronic illness, causing widespread chaos and panic. As the majority slowly succumbs to the effects of the poison, their only hope lies in receiving transfusions of AB positive blood from the few immune survivors, like Charlie and his granddaughter Maya. Living in the decrepit remains of an abandoned amusement park, Charlie is a renegade supplier of blood to the underground market. But their sanctuary is threatened by the iron-fisted rule of District 22's ruthless warden, Onslow, who will stop at nothing to save his own dying son. As Charlie and Maya fight to defend their haven and their own sanity, the eccentric duo must navigate through a world of danger and betrayal. POPULATION PURGE was written by Brian Johnson and Toby Osborne and di

A SACRIFICE Trailer and Release Info

Written and Directed by Jordan Scott Produced by Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Jonas Katzenstein, Maximilian Leo, Georgina Pope Starring Eric Bana, Sadie Sink, and Sylvia Hoeks A Sacrifice is an emotionally turbulent story that follows American social psychologist Ben Monroe (Eric Bana) who is investigating a local Berlin cult connected to disturbing events. While he immerses himself in his work, his rebellious teenage daughter, Mazzy (Sadie Sink), becomes embroiled with a mysterious local boy who introduces her to the city’s underground party scene. As their two worlds head toward a dangerous intersection, Ben will need to race against the clock in order to save his daughter. A SACRIFICE will be in theaters on June 28th, 2024

Blue Underground to Release Goodbye Uncle Tom on 4K/Blu-ray!

In a bold move, Blue Underground has announced the upcoming release of "Goodbye Uncle Tom" on Limited Edition 4K UHD and Blu-Ray on April 23rd. This release will offer viewers a chance to witness one of the most notorious and graphic films ever made, showcasing a haunting portrayal of America's dark history of slavery. Originally released in 1971, "Goodbye Uncle Tom" is an Italian mondo-docudrama directed by Gualtiero Jacopetti and Franco Prosperi, the masterminds behind "Mondo Cane." Drawing from period documentation and historical accounts, the film vividly recreates the antebellum South and delves into the horrors of the slave trade. However, the film's unflinching depiction of slavery's atrocities sparked controversy from its inception. Distributors in the US insisted on radical edits to tone down the graphic content before its release. Despite these efforts, "Goodbye Uncle Tom" continued to stir strong reactions among critics a

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