Whereas the way forward for the Friday the 13th franchise stays unsure, followers can a minimum of take pleasure in a 40th anniversary Blu-ray steelbook of the unique film this summer time. Seemingly impartial from the 12-film Blu-ray set that was being mentioned a number of months in the past, this steelbook model of the primary movie within the collection will probably be out there to buy from June 16th, 2020, by way of Paramount Dwelling Leisure. What, then, can we count on from the brand new launch?
Properly, when it comes to the precise film, we’ll get the uncut, unrated model, which was first launched as a part of a Blu-ray in 2009. This lower contains 11 seconds of further footage faraway from the R-rated movie that went out in theaters in 1980, in addition to on the earlier standalone DVD in 1999. We additionally had the uncut version featured on a 2011 DVD assortment with the primary three sequels within the 12-film collection, in addition to Blu-ray collections in 2013 and 2018.
The newest launch, in addition to being a restricted version steelbook, does have some extras for collectors, too, together with paintings from the unique poster for Friday the 13th and entry to a digital model of the R-rated theatrical lower. There’ll even be repackaged bonus materials from earlier editions, specifically a commentary monitor, interviews with the solid and crew, and a few behind-the-scenes featurettes.


Positive, so possibly this new Blu-ray doesn’t actually give us far more than earlier releases, and can seemingly be just for franchise followers that need one thing to mark the 40th anniversary of the unique film’s launch. We’re extra intrigued by the beforehand talked about new 12-disc set although, particularly if it contains new commentaries and different bonus materials from the long-running franchise.
Within the meantime, followers can take pleasure in a brand new Friday the 13th-themed sizzling sauce, which is probably not strictly official, however seems fairly enjoyable, so far as condiments go. Additionally, within the absence of a brand new film, we’re getting some creative mashup fan movies, together with one pitting Jason Voorhees towards Michael Myers.
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