Friday, June 18, 2021

MANIAC COP 2 (1990) and MANIAC COP 3: BADGE OF SILENCE (1993) arrive on 4K UHD on 10/19 from Blue Underground!

MANIAC COP 2 (1990) 

Label: Blue Underground
Region Code: Region-Free
Rating: R
Duration: 87 Minutes 
Audio: English: Dolby Atmos; English: 2.0 DTS-HD MA with Optional English SDH, Français Canadien, Español Latino Americano, Português do Brasil, Español Castellano, Français Parisien, Deutsch, Italiano, Mandarin (Traditional & Simplified), Korean, Japanese, Russian Subtitles 
Video: 2160p HD Widescreen (1.85:1), 1080p HD Widescreen (1.85:1)
Director: William Lustig 
Cast: Robert Davi, Claudia Christian, Michael Lerner, Bruce Campbell, Laurene Landon, Robert Z’Dar, Clarence Williams III, Leo Rossi, Charles Napier

You Have The Right To Remain Silent… FOREVER!

The “Maniac Cop” is back from the dead and stalking the streets of New York once more. Officer Matt Cordell was once a hero, but after being framed by corrupt superiors and brutally assaulted in prison, he sets out on a macabre mission of vengeance, teaming up with a vicious serial killer to track down those that wronged him and make them pay… with their lives!

Robert Davi (DIE HARD), Claudia Christian (THE HIDDEN), Michael Lerner (BARTON FINK), Laurene Landon (HUNDRA), Leo Rossi (HALLOWEEN II), Robert Z’Dar (TANGO & CASH), Charles Napier (THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS), and Bruce Campbell (THE EVIL DEAD) star in this chilling, action-packed sequel written by Larry Cohen (IT’S ALIVE) and directed by William Lustig (MANIAC). Now Blue Underground’s stunning restoration of MANIAC COP 2, scanned in 4K from the original camera negative and supervised by Director of Photography James Lemmo (VIGILANTE), is presented with Dolby Vision HDR and a new Dolby Atmos audio mix for this definitive presentation!


Special Features: 
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
- Audio Commentary with Director William Lustig and Filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn
 -Theatrical Trailers
 -Isolated Music Track
Disc 2 (Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
- Audio Commentary with Director William Lustig and Filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn
- Back On The Beat - The Making Of MANIAC COP 2
- Cinefamily Q&A with Director William Lustig
- Deleted Scene
- Theatrical Trailers
- Poster & Still Gallery
- Isolated Music Track

Sell Points:
- The thrilling, action-packed hit sequel returns on 4K Ultra High Definition Blu-ray Disc!
- Stunning restoration NOW IN TRUE 4K ULTRA HIGH DEFINITION with DOLBY VISION HDR and a new DOLBY ATMOS audio mix
- Compatible with D-BOX home theater systems
 -Limited Edition embossed slipcover (First Pressing Only)
- National Print Advertising and extensive Online Exposure
- MANIAC COP series from Nicolas Winding Refn (DRIVE) in the works at HBO
- From acclaimed Writer Larry Cohen (IT’S ALIVE, Q-THE WINGED SERPENT, THE STUFF) and Director William Lustig (MANIAC, VIGILANTE, RELENTLESS)
- Featuring an all-star cast of genre favorites, including Robert Davi (LICENSE TO KILL, THE GOONIES), Claudia Christian (BABYLON 5, THE HIDDEN), Academy Award® nominee Michael Lerner (BARTON FINK, ANGUISH), Bruce Campbell (THE EVIL DEAD, BURN NOTICE), Laurene Landon (MANIAC COP, HUNDRA), Robert Z’Dar (MANIAC COP, TANGO & CASH), Clarence Williams III (PURPLE RAIN, THE MOD SQUAD), Leo Rossi (RELENTLESS, HALLOWEEN II), and Charles Napier (THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II)
- For fans of MANIAC COP, RELENTLESS, and DEAD HEAT

Film Reviews:
“MANIAC COP 2 Is Quite Truly The Greatest ‘80s Horror-Action Movie Ever Made!” – Alamo Drafthouse

“MANIAC COP 2 Is A Thinking Man’s Exploitation Film, Improving On The 1988 Original!” – Variety

“The Best Of The Series… An Amazing Film!” – Moria: Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Film Review

“An Ultra-Violent, Yet Equally Creative, Journey Into Hell!” – New Retro Cinema

MANIAC COP 2 Blu-ray Reviews:
“MANIAC COP 2 delivers everything I could ever have wanted in a genre flick and then some. Director Bill Lustig and screenwriter Larry Cohen set out to make the perfect B-movie… and that's exactly what they've done. I had high expectations for this presentation of MANIAC COP 2, but the end result here eclipses anything I could ever have hoped to see. Absolutely extraordinary work. Very, Very Highly Recommended!” – DVD Talk

“Blue Underground's technical presentation of MANIAC COP 2 is simply outstanding. In fact, it is the best looking release I've seen produced by Blue Underground since the independent distributors started releasing their catalog titles on Blu-ray. This is reference quality material, folks. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – Blu-ray.com

“William Lustig says on the Blu-ray/DVD edition of MANIAC COP 2 that it’s his best film, and this writer wholeheartedly agrees. Also undeniable is that MANIAC COP 2 is one of the early-’90s horror films that has been most in need of digital resuscitation, and Blue Underground’s new Collector’s Edition is cause for rejoicing. This is one disc release that horror/action fans won’t be able to stop talking about!” – Fangoria

MANIAC COP 3: THE BADGE OF SILENCE (1993) 

Label: Blue Underground
Region Code: Region-Free
Rating: R
Duration: 85 Minutes 
Audio: English: Dolby Atmos; English: 2.0 DTS-HD MA with Optional English SDH, Français Canadien, Español Latino Americano, Português do Brasil, Español Castellano, Français Parisien, Deutsch, Italiano, Mandarin (Traditional & Simplified), Korean, Japanese, Russian Subtitles 
Video: 2160p HD Widescreen (2.35:1), 1080p HD Widescreen (2.35:1)
Director: Alan Smithee
Cast: Robert Davi, Robert Z’Dar, Caitlin Dulany, Gretchen Becker, Paul Gleason, Jackie Earle Haley, Julius Harris, Doug Savant, Robert Forster

The Wrong Arm Of The Law Is Back!

When Officer Kate Sullivan storms a hostage situation, the whole incident is captured on tape by an unscrupulous media crew who edit the footage to show Kate killing a helpless victim. Now in a coma, Kate's only hope is Detective Sean McKinney, who desperately tries to clear her name. But unbeknownst to him, “Maniac Cop” Matt Cordell takes it upon himself to exact revenge upon those responsible for smearing her name.

Returning stars Robert Davi (LICENSE TO KILL) and Robert Z’Dar (BEASTMASTER 2) are joined by Paul Gleason (DIE HARD), Jackie Earle Haley (WATCHMEN), Julius Harris (SUPER FLY), Doug Savant (MELROSE PLACE), and Robert Forster (JACKIE BROWN) in this thrilling third entry from MANIAC COP creator Larry Cohen (GOD TOLD ME TO). Now Blue Underground’s killer restoration of MANIAC COP 3: BADGE OF SILENCE, scanned in 4K from the original uncensored negative, is presented with Dolby Vision HDR and a new Dolby Atmos audio mix for this definitive presentation!


Special Features: 
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
- NEW! Audio Commentary with Director Alan Smithee
Theatrical Trailer
Disc 2 (Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
- NEW! Audio Commentary with Director Alan Smithee
- Wrong Arm Of The Law - The Making Of MANIAC COP 3
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- Theatrical Trailer
- Poster & Still Gallery
- Original Synopsis

Sell Points:
- The final chapter of the action-packed trilogy returns on 4K Ultra High Definition Blu-ray Disc!
- Stunning restoration NOW IN TRUE 4K ULTRA HIGH DEFINITION with DOLBY VISION HDR and a new DOLBY ATMOS audio mix
- Compatible with D-BOX home theater systems
Limited Edition embossed slipcover (First Pressing Only)
- National Print Advertising and extensive Online Exposure
MANIAC COP series from Nicolas Winding Refn (DRIVE) in the works at HBO
- From acclaimed Writer/Producer Larry Cohen (IT’S ALIVE, Q-THE WINGED SERPENT, THE STUFF)
- Featuring an all-star cast of genre favorites, including Robert Davi (DIE HARD, LICENSE TO KILL), Robert Z’Dar (MANIAC COP, BEASTMASTER 2), Caitlin Dulany (CLASS OF 1999 II: THE SUBSTITUTE), Gretchen Becker (THE DOORS), Paul Gleason (DIE HARD, THE BREAKFAST CLUB), Academy Award® nominee Jackie Earle Haley (LITTLE CHILDREN, WATCHMEN), Julius Harris (LIVE AND LET DIE, SUPER FLY), Doug Savant (DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, MELROSE PLACE), and Academy Award® nominee Robert Forster (JACKIE BROWN, ALLIGATOR)
- For fans of MANIAC COP, GOD TOLD ME TO, and DEAD HEAT

Film Reviews:
“The Best In The Series… Fans Of The First Two Films Should Love It!” – Realm Of Horror

“Grossly Entertaining… A Fun Action/Horror Hybrid!” – Rock! Shock! Pop!

“Explosive Action, Taut Pacing, Excellent Special Effects, And A Quality Performance From Robert Davi, Ensure A Stylish Horror Treat That Is More Than Just Another Naff Sequel!” – Video Movie Guide

MANIAC COP 3 Blu-ray Reviews:
“MANIAC COP 3: BADGE OF SILENCE is so much better than its reputation suggests, and Blue Underground’s Blu-ray release is an absolute gem, with reference quality sights and sounds, and a small-but-compelling set of extras that are surprisingly candid and informative. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” - Horrorview

“There have been a lot of harsh words for MANIAC COP 3: BADGE OF SILENCE, but I think that it actually has the best atmosphere in the trilogy. As was the case with MANIAC COP 2, Blue Underground's technical presentation is outstanding. Buy with confidence, folks. RECOMMENDED!” – Blu-ray.com

“Blue Underground gives this unappreciated little sequel the all-star treatment. You'd think Criterion had their mitts on this release considering how astonishing the film looks. This release just continues to show you how much care Blue Underground puts into their product. They truly want the fans to get the best possible transfer/extra's. This release comes HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and is a must buy along with MANIAC COP 2!” – Cinema Head Cheese