Evil
Ed
(1995/MVD Visual/Arrow Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Set)
Picture:
B+/B- Sound: B+/B- Extras: B Film: B
Swedish
director Anders Jacobsson's cult classic Evil
Ed
(1995) lands on high definition Blu-ray and DVD thanks to Arrow in
this new transfer that puts previous outings to shame. Boasting two
versions of the film (the special edition cut is five minutes longer
than the original) and a wealth of extras, this three disc limited
edition will please and welcome in new fans as well.
The
film stars Johan Rudebeck, Olof Rhodin, and Gert Flyking.
Ed
was just a normal editor... until he got a job working on horror
films in the ''splatter and gore'' department. After starting at
violence for hours on end, Ed becomes corrupt and transforms into a
vicious killer hell bent on a murderous rampage with nobody in his
path safe!
While
there are plenty of references to other '80s horror fare,
specifically the Charles Brand Full Moon films, Vestron home video
releases, and the feel of early Peter Jackson works like Dead
Alive
(1992) and others, the '90s film was a VHS hit and fulfills its duty
as a boob filled splatter fest. If you missed this film in its
initial home video release or haven't heard of it, then this is
definitely worth checking out.
Arrow
has done yet another fine job with the restoration of this film,
sporting a great-looking 1080p high definition transfer with a
widescreen aspect ratio of 1.78:1 and a nice sounding English LPCM
2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit) track. Additionally, there is also a DTS-HD MA
(Master Audio) 5.1 lossless track on the disc as well depending on
your home theater specs. This film has seen many bad transfers over
the years, dating back to the dreaded quality of the VHS days (which
some will argue gives the film more charm in lesser quality), here
the colors are sharp and the details are strong, similar to other
great restorations that Arrow has done recently, such as Brain
Damage
(reviewed elsewhere on this site).
A
standard definition DVD of the film is also included, showing the
film in an anamorphic widescreen aspect ratio of 1.78:1 and a
compressed LPCM track. While this isn't as impressive as the Blu-ray
transfer, the film still looks pretty darn good on DVD, besting
previous releases.
Special
Features include...
Reversible
sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham
Humphreys
Collector's
Booklet featuring new writing on the film by horror journalist
Michael Gingold
then...
DISCS
1 & 2 (BLU-RAY/DVD) - SPECIAL ED-ITION
CUT
Introduction
by writer/director Anders Jacobsson and editor Doc
You
Keep 'Em Heads Rollin' - extensive making-of documentary
featuring interviews with cast and crew
Before
Ed - featurette looking at the early filmmaking endeavors of the
Evil Ed crew
Beyond
Ed - the filmmakers discuss their careers following Evil Ed
Deleted
Scenes Featurette
Reconstructing
Edward - featurette looking at the preparation of the Special
ED-ition cut
New
Scenes Featurette - a closer look at the scenes that were added to
the Special ED-ition cut
Trailers
and Teasers
Image
Gallery
DISC
3 (BLU-RAY) - ORIGINAL CUT [LIMITED ED-ITION
EXCLUSIVE]
Original
cut of the film
Lost
in Brainland - never-before-seen extended three-hour making-of
documentary
Bloopers
from a Making Of's Cast/Crew Interviews
A
fun gore-fest that horror fans won't want to miss on Blu-ray!
Recommended.
-
James Lockhart
https://www.facebook.com/jamesharlandlockhartv/