January 13th, 2016
Blood Rage is #1 in 2015, Arrow Video rolls on
DVD Talk said, "I just can't get over how exceptional Arrow Video's release slate has been throughout their first year on this side of the pond, and with three (!) cuts of Blood Rage and a slew of interviews, their blood-slathered Valentine to this gonzo, largely unseen '80s slasher is the perfect way to cap it all off. Highly Recommended."
Filmed in 1983 at the tail-end of the slasher golden era but not released until 1987, Blood Rage has been lovingly restored from the original vault materials. The release features three versions of the film: Blood Rage, the original 'hard' version, completely uncut and uncensored in a Blu-ray/DVD world premiere; the R-rated Nightmare at Shadow Woods 1987 re-cut, and a re-edited 1987 theatrical cut featuring footage not seen in the Blood Rage home video version.
AIN'T IT COOL NEWS said, "Fans of the slasher genre are going to have a lot to love... Thematically, this is a damn deep film and what impresses me most about it is that it doesn't think the audience is stupid enough to warrant a lengthy, momentum stopping discourse."
In a recent press release, MVD has already announced a great slate from Arrow Video for 2016 with Nikkatsu Diamond Guys - Vol 1 (Jan 26), Sheba Baby (Feb 9), Pray For Death (Feb 16), and American Horror Project - Vol 1 (Feb 23). For up-to-date information on all things Arrow US, visit www.ArrowVideoUS.com
One final thought from DREAD CENTRAL: "Within the span of a calendar year, Arrow has arrived in the U.S. and already ascended to the very top of the cult label ladder."