Two of the most outrageous Friday the 13th movies will get 4K Blu-ray Limited Editions from Arrow Video on May 20, and Amazon is offering steep preorder discounts on both. Jason X is available to preorder for $29 (was $50), while Jason Goes to Hell is up for grabs for $35 (was $50). Both Limited Editions are packed with bonus content and feature pretty awesome cover art that would look good displayed next to Arrow Video’s previous 4K Blu-ray release of Friday the 13th (2009).
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$29 (was $50) | Releases May 20
In the far future of 2455, humans have left Earth and colonized other planets. A scientific expedition returns to humanity’s home planet and finds Jason’s body cryogenically frozen, but he wakes up an wreaks havoc on the crew. Along with a 4K version of the film with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, it also features the original lossless stereo and DTS-HD 5.1 surround audio options. You’ll also get collectibles like a reversible sleeve featuring original and new artwork from Gary Pullin, plus a double-sided foldout poster and illustrated collector’s booklet. There’s also an extensive list of special features, which we’ve outlined below.
$35 (was $50) | Releases May 20
From the infinite void of space to the depths of Hell–Jason sure does like to travel. After dying and being taken to the morgue, Jason somehow manages to claw his way back from death to possess the body of the coroner working on his autopsy. It’s another intense horror flick, and this upcoming 4K Limited Edition is bound to be one of the best ways to experience it on modern TVs. This release includes the theatrical and unrated cuts of the movie, both presented in 4K with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support, plus options for lossless stereo and DTS-HD 5.1 surround sound. You’ll also get a reversible sleeve, double-sided poster, and illustrated collector’s booklet, plus a bunch of special features (listed below).
Special Features
As mentioned above, both of these new Friday the 13th 4K Limited Edition Blu-rays are packed with special features, including numerous commentary tracks, interviews, documentaries, behind-the-scenes materials, and more. Here’s what you’ll find in both Blu-rays:
Jaxon X 4K Limited Edition Special Features
- Introduction to the film by actor Kane Hodder
- Brand new audio commentary with film historians Michael Felsher and Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton
- Archival audio commentary with writer Todd Farmer and author Peter Bracke
- Archival audio commentary with director Jim Isaac, writer Todd Farmer and producer Noel Cunningham
- Scoring the Stars, a brand new interview with composer Harry Manfredini
- Outta Space: The Making of Jason X, an archival documentary on the making of the film featuring interviews with producers Noel Cunningham and Sean S. Cunningham, actor Kane Hodder and writer Todd Farmer
- In Space No One Can Hear You Scream, an archival interview with writer Todd Farmer
- Kristi Is a Headbanger, an archival interview with actor Kristi Angus
- Jason Rebooted, Sean S. Cunningham on Jason Goes to Hell and Jason X
- The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees, an archival documentary on the history of the character
- By Any Means Necessary: The Making of Jason X, archival making-of documentary
- Cast and crew interviews
- Behind-the-scenes footage
- Electronic Press Kit
- Theatrical trailers and TV spots
- Behind-the-scenes stills and poster galleries
Jason Goes To Hell 4K Limited Edition Special Features
- Introduction to the film by director Adam Marcus
- Faces of Death, a brand new interview with special make-up effects creator Robert Kurtzman
- Undercover Angel, a brand new interview with actor Julie Michaels
- Mixing it Up, a brand new interview with composer Harry Manfredini
- The Gates of Hell, an archival interview with director Adam Marcus
- Jason vs. Terminator, director Adam Marcus on growing up with the Cunninghams
- Über-Jason, an archival interview with Kane Hodder on playing Jason
- Additional TV footage, with optional commentary by director Adam Marcus
- Theatrical trailer and TV spots
- Still, behind-the-scenes and poster galleries
- Brand new audio commentary with film historians Michael Felsher and Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton
- Archival audio commentary with director Adam Marcus and author Peter Bracke
- Archival audio commentary with director Adam Marcus and screenwriter Dean Lorey
These Friday the 13th Limited Editions are from Arrow Video, who previously released a similar 4K Limited Edition of the original Friday the 13th. Like the two films above, it’s loaded with physical collectibles and plenty of bonus features, making it a great companion for your collection. You can pick it up at Amazon for just $31.65.
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