Schlock-Wire: Full Specs For Scream Factory's SHOCKER Blu-Ray Special Edition

If you're a fan of Wes Craven's work from his "Alive Films" era, here's a bit of good news for you: Scream Factory has announced the specs for their upcoming special edition blu-ray of Shocker. This horror film was Craven's attempt to create a new supernatural killer to compete with Nightmare On Elm Street franchise and offers up a unique melange of cult movie casting, '80s hard rock and offbeat, distinctly Craven-esque plot concepts. Read on for all the energizing electric-killer details, including a full rundown of the impressive-looking special features...

Highly-Anticipated Horror Cult Classic from the Master of Horror Wes Craven

SCREAM FACTORY™ PRESENTS

Wes Craven’s

SHOCKER

COLLECTOR’S EDITION BLU-RAY™

Starring Michael Murphy, Peter Berg, Cami Cooper and Mitch Pileggi

ARRIVES ON HOME ENTERTAINMENT SHELVES EVERYWHERE ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

FROM SCREAM FACTORY™

 Pre-order This Definitive Collector’s Edition Today!Fans of legendary director Wes Craven (Scream, The Last House on the Left, A Nightmare on Elm Street) know well the terror mayhem inflicted by Horace Pinker, a diabolical mass murderer who harnesses electricity for unimaginable killing powers, from the 1989 horror cult classic SHOCKER. On September 8, 2015, Scream Factory™ is proud to present Wes Craven’s SHOCKER Collector’s Edition Blu-ray, packed with insightful bonus content including, special audio commentary with Wes Craven, all-new interviews with Mitch Pileggi, Cami Cooper, executive producer Shep Gordon, music supervisor Desmond Child and soundtrack artists, new audio commentary with director of photography Jacques Haitkin, co-producer Robert Engelman and composer William Goldstein, retrospective featurettes, original storyboard gallery and much more! This definitive collector’s edition Blu-ray set contains a collectible cover featuring newly rendered retro-style artwork and a reversible cover wrap featuring original theatrical key art. A must-have for loyal fans, movie collectors and pop culture enthusiasts to complete their home entertainment library, Wes Craven’s SHOCKER Collector’s Edition Blu-ray is priced to own at $29.93. Pre-order now at:https://www.shoutfactory.com/film/film-horror/shocker-collector-s-editionhttp://www.amazon.com/Shocker-Collectors-Blu-ray-Peter-Berg/dp/B00YWBA1SE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436211352&sr=8-1&keywords=SHOCKER+COllector%27s+Edition*** Avid fans and collectors please take note: those who order Wes Craven’s SHOCKER Collector’s Edition Blu-ray™ directly from ShoutFactory.com and get it shipped two weeks early, plus receive an exclusive 18"x24" poster featuring our newly commissioned artwork! Available while supplies last. Movie SynopsisAbout to be electrocuted for a catalog of heinous crimes, the unrepentant Horace Pinker transforms into a terrifying energy source. Only young athlete Jonathan Parker, with an uncanny connection to Pinker through bizarre dreams, can fight the powerful demon. The two dive in and out of television programs, chasing each other from channel to channel through stunning scenes of disaster, game shows and old reruns. A blend of dazzling special effects and an electrifying soundtrack, SHOCKER stars Michael Murphy (X-Men: The Last Stand, Batman Returns), actor/director Peter Berg (actor Smokin’ Aces, director Lone Survivor), Cami Cooper (Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace) and Mitch Pileggi (The X-Files, Sons of Anarchy) as Horace Pinker. ALIVE FILMS presents WES CRAVEN’S “SHOCKER” MICHAEL MURPHY, PETER BERG, CAMI COOPER and MITCH PILEGGI as Horace PinkerMusic by WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN Editor ANDY BLUMENTHAL Director of Photography JACQUES HAITKINExecutive Producers SHEP GORDON and WES CRAVEN Produced by MARIANNE MADDALENA and BARIN KUMARWritten and Directed by WES CRAVENA UNIVERSAL PICTUREWes Craven’s SHOCKER Collector’s Edition Blu-raySpecial Features:

• NEW! Audio Commentary with director of photography Jacques Haitkin, co-producer Robert Engelman, and composer William Goldstein
• NEW! Cable Guy – An all-new interview with actor Mitch Pileggi
• NEW! Alison’s Adventures – An interview with actress Cami Cooper
• NEW! It’s Alive – An interview with executive producer Shep Gordon
• NEW! No More Mr. Nice Guy – The Music of “Shocker”, featuring interviews with music supervisor Desmond Child and soundtrack artists Bruce Kulik (KISS), Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS), Kane Roberts (ALICE COOPER) , and Dave Ellefson (MEGADETH)
• Audio Commentary with writer/director Wes Craven
• 2 Vintage Making of SHOCKER featurettes including an interview with Wes Craven
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spots
• Radio Spots
• Original Storyboard Gallery
• Still Gallery

 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1)/DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo/1989/Color/110 minutes/English