Schlock-Wire: THE MANSON FAMILY To Debut On Blu-Ray (And Creepy-Crawl Back Into Theaters)
Here's some major news for followers of underground side of cult filmmaking: Jim VanBebber's The Manson Family will make its debut on the blu-ray format in May, courtesy of Severin Films. For those who haven't seen it, this shocking yet artful film is perhaps the ultimate cinematic exploration of Manson and his followers. The blu-ray edition will boast an HD transfer of the film, an unedited version of the documentary about its making (The VanBebber Family) and a new short from VanBebber entitled Gator Green. It will also return to theaters in the U.S. for a 20-city theatrical tour. Read on for all the creepy-crawling details, including a full list of cities and dates for its tour...
Severin Films Releases
THE MANSON FAMILY!
Jim VanBebber’s Controversial Masterpiece Gets
Blu-Ray Treatment, Theatrical Dates & New Poster.
Special Edition Of Underground Epic Will Include HD Transfer,
VanBebber’s New GATOR GREEN Short & Other Exclusive Extras!
LOS ANGELES, CA, February 21st, 2013 – Severin Films today announced the May 7th Blu-ray debut of Jim VanBebber’s legendary, award-winning indie THE MANSON FAMILY on the 10th anniversary of its original release. US theatrical dates in 20 major cities are scheduled through March and April and new poster artwork has been created by artist Stephen Romano for the occasion. VanBebber’s highly anticipated new short GATOR GREEN will accompany many of the screenings and will also be included in the extras-packed Special Edition Blu-Ray release.The theatrical run launches at Landmark Theatres locations in Denver and San Francisco on March 22nd and will continue through April taking in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Boston and many more (see below for a partial list of engagements, with more to be announced in the coming weeks).THE MANSON FAMILY delivers an uncompromising, brutal vision of the collapse of the “Love Generation.” On a ranch outside of LA the hippie dream is perverting into something evil. What was once an oasis of free love and acid trips has become ground zero for a madman’s paranoid visions. An average group of kids, the "Family", become engulfed in a delusional world where torment and slaughter is considered the path to righteousness. The Manson Family is a dizzying, rapid-fire vision of the sex and violence that unifies the misguided group, and at the direction of their leader, ends in a brutal spree leaving seven people dead in 48 hours. Now re-mastered in stunning HD for the first time ever in America. Extras include an all-new Director’s commentary, the brand new short GATOR GREEN, the uncut version of the previously censored, feature length documentary THE VANBEBBER FAMILY on the film’s near-mythic production, and much more.Severin Films was formed in 2006 with offices in Los Angeles and London. The company produced the acclaimed 2012 horror anthology THE THEATRE BIZARRE and their previous releases include Richard Stanley’s restored HARDWARE, the all-star War classic THE WILD GEESE, the unrated Director’s Cut of Just Jaeckin’s GWENDOLINE, Enzo Castellari’s original action classic INGLORIOUS BASTARDS, Oscar®-nominee Patrice Leconte’s THE HAIRDRESSER’S HUSBAND, the midnight movie sensation BIRDEMIC – SHOCK & TERROR, Eugenio Martin’s restored HORROR EXPRESS, and Alejandro Jodorowsky’s incomparable masterpiece SANTA SANGRE.THE MANSON FAMILY2013 Theatrical BookingsMarch 22 & 23 – Clay Theatre, San FranciscoMarch 22 & 23 – Esquire Theatre, DenverMarch 27 – Boston Underground Film Festival - Brattle Theatre, Cambridge MAMarch 29 & 30 – Landmark’s Sunshine Cinema, New York CityMarch 29 & 30 – Alamo Drafthouse Vintage Park, HoustonMarch 29 – Plaza Theatre, AtlantaApril 3 – Granoff Center for the Arts, Providence RIApril 5 – Ritz Bourse, PhiladelphiaApril 5 & 6 – Egyptian Theatre, SeattleApril 12 – Logan Theatre, ChicagoApril 12 & 13 – Hi-Pointe Theatre, St. LouisApril 13 – Cedar Lee Theatre, ClevelandApril 19 & 20 – E Street Theatre, Washington DCApril 19 & 20 – Inwood Theatre, DallasApril 21 – Screenland Crossroads, Kansas City MOApril 23 – New Beverly Cinema, Los Angeles