Film Masters has announced that its fourth Roger Corman collector’s edition Blu-ray release will feature a creature double feature. Arriving on Blu-ray and DVD on November 12, 2024, this two-disc collector’s edition will feature a new 4K scan from original 35mm archival elements of “Night of the Blood Beast” and a newly restored in HD version of “Attack of the Giant Leeches.”
Night of the Blood Beast
In “Night of the Blood Beast,” astronaut John Corcoran (Michael Emmet) dies upon returning to Earth following a space mission but mysteriously comes back to life. As the scientists at a remote space research station investigate Corcoran’s revival, they discover that a parasitic, alien lifeform is utilizing his body as a host to incubate its offspring. Starring Angela Greene, John Baer, and Ed Nelson, the disc also includes the “Mystery Science Theater 3000” episode, which featured the film. The release will also include a full commentary track by Tom Weaver and The Weaver Players and the rare 8mm silent digest version of the film.
Attack of the Giant Leeches
In this special bonus disc, massive, bloodsucking monsters are at large in this schlock, drive-in classic from producers Roger and Gene Corman. Actress Yvette Vickers (“Attack of the 50-Foot Woman”) stars along with Jan Shepard, Ken Clark … and some giant leeches! The disc also includes a special bonus feature where Tom Weaver provides his gallery of rare and signed Yvette Vickers photos. The disc also includes the “Mystery Science Theater 3000” episode with the film and a new documentary, “Born From T.V: Bernard Kowalski as a Director” from Ballyhoo Motion Pictures.
The full lineup of special features coming to this two-disc collection are as follows:
- A 4×3 presentation of Night of the Blood Beast (1.37:1)
- A new documentary, “Born From T.V: Bernard Kowalski as a Director”
- MST3K episodes of both films
- 8mm silent digest version of “Night of the Blood Beast”
- Full-length commentaries by Tom Weaver and The Weaver Players
- Yvette Vickers still gallery from the private collection of Weaver
- Re-cut trailer of both films using restored elements
- Publicity slideshow of both films, courtesy of Mike Barnum
- A before/after film restoration comparison of “Night of the Blood Beast”
- A full-color, inserted booklet with essays by Weaver
The all-new creepy creature double feature release is available for pre-order now from Amazon.
