Posted Fri Jul 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by Tom Landy
The 1968 cult classic starring Peter Cushing is bound for Blu-ray this October.
In an early announcement to retailers, Grindhouse Releasing will be bringing 'Corruption' to Blu-ray on October 8.
Grindhouse Releasing is proud to present the FIRST-EVER U.S. home video release of the wildest, sickest and sleaziest swinging-sixties British horror thriller -'Corruption.' The legendary Peter Cushing stars as a surgeon driven to murder and madness as he attempts to restore the beauty of his hideously disfigured fashion model wife. Co-starring Sue Lloyd and Hammer Horror beauty Kate O'Mara ('The Vampire Lovers'). This special edition contains shocking scenes of GORE and NUDITY previously deemed too strong for American audiences.
The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will include both the original uncensored version - PLUS - the "International Version" of the movie with bloody violence and nudity presented for the very first time in America, and a wealth of supplements will include: Interviews with stars Wendy Varnals, Billy Murray, Jan Waters and Peter Cushing; Audio commentary by acclaimed UK horror journalist Jonathan Rigby and Peter Cushing biographer David Miller; Isolated music and effects track; Liner notes by Allan Bryce, editor of the celebrated British horror magazine THE DARK SIDE; Extensive still galleries, trailers, TV spots and radio spots; The original annotated director's shooting script and production notes; Shocking reversible cover with original art by notorious illustrator Rick Melton; Grindhouse Releasing prevues of coming attractions; AND OTHER SURPRISES!
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'Corruption' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under October 8.
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