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Freaky starring Vince Vaughn comes to Blu-ray in March

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The 2020 film “Freaky” is officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 9th, 2021, via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, a Blumhouse production, directed and co-written by Christopher Landon, stars Vince VaughnKathryn NewtonCeleste O’ConnorMisha OsherovichUriah SheltonKatie FinneranEmily HolderKelly Lamor Wilson, and Alan Ruck. The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its DVD counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the Blu-ray is listed as available to preorder over at Amazon as well as at retailers Best BuyTarget, and Walmart. Lastly, it’s certainly worth noting that at the time of writing this film is currently “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes. The bonus materials set to be included with the release on Blu-ray are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
    • The Butcher Lends a Hand
    • Charlene Hears a Rumor
    • Late for the Party
  • Split Personalities: Millie vs. The Butcher – Two opposing characters. One killer chemistry! Go behind-the-scenes to see how Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton worked together to bring these two very different characters to life and how they created distinct personal traits for both. This piece will focus on the magnetism between Vaughn and Newton, and how that chemistry raised the stakes for two characters stuck in such a strange situation.
  • Crafting the Kills – This feature will take viewers into the “Wood Shop” set to see how all of the various elements and departments come together to create an extraordinary kill that fans will talk about for years to come. We will also discuss the inspiration behind this bilateral bisection, what makes it both fun and horrifying, and how it is different from anything else you have seen in other horror films.
  • Christopher Landon’s Brand of Horror – Blending horror and comedy is a difficult task that not many can achieve, but Christopher Landon has proven time and time again that he is uniquely skilled at it. FREAKY is no different. Learn how Christopher’s vision brought new energy to the concept and elevated the story, all while creating a fun and proficient working environment. This behind-the-scenes look at how he weaves humor and gore together will give fans an intimate understanding of why a Christopher Landon film is a genre of its own.
  • Final Girl Reframed – The concept of a “Final Girl” is nothing new in the horror genre. However, Millie isn’t your typical Final Girl. We take a closer look at all the ways FREAKY takes your genre expectations and smashes them
  • Feature Commentary with Co-writer/Director Christopher Landon

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the official announcement regarding its home video release.

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2020 film Freaky with Vince Vaughn on Blu-ray in February

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The 2020 film “Freaky” is coming to Blu-ray Disc on February 9th, 2021, via Universal Studios Home Entertainment, according to an early retailer alert. The film, a Blumhouse production, directed and co-written by Christopher Landon, stars Vince VaughnKathryn NewtonCeleste O’Connor, Misha Osherovich, Uriah Shelton, Katie Finneran, Emily Holder, Kelly Lamor Wilson, and Alan Ruck. The tech specs and bonus materials for the release have not yet been detailed but stay tuned for an update on that when the title gets officially announced. It is known the release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will include its DVD counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the Blu-ray is listed as available to preorder over at Amazon as well as at retailers Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. Lastly, it’s certainly worth noting that at the time of writing this film is currently “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes. Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film.

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RUMOR: “Happy Death Day 2U” starring Jessica Rothe comes to Blu-ray in May

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The 2019 sequel Happy Death Day 2U is rumored to be coming to Blu-ray Disc on May 14th via Universal, according to early alerts to retailers. I am only saying this is a rumor as the studio has not yet officially announced this title. The film, produced by Blumhouse & directed by Christopher Landon, includes a cast of  Jessica RotheIsrael BroussardPhi Vu, Suraj Sharma, Sarah Yarkin, Rachel Matthews, and Ruby Modine. It is known that it will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a DVD and digital copy of the film included. The Blu-ray is already available to pre-order over at Amazon and it even has a placeholder over at Best Buy (with the release date listed).

UPDATE: This release has been confirmed to be coming out on the date I originally specified. Production company Blumhouse has now posted a promotional ad on Twitter for the home video release which you can find HERE. The tech specs for the release include 1080p HD video in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

  • Gag Reel
  • Deleted Scenes
  • The Never-Ending Birthday
  • Web of Love: Tree’s Nightmare
  • Multiverse 101