Watch it, pumpkin. Michael Myers is back . . . on Blu-ray and DVD

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Blu-ray and DVD news

By James Plath
First published Nov 24, 2009

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Culver City, CA (11/23/09)-- Director Rob Zombie delivers a horror legend in "Halloween II," slashing its way onto Unrated Director´s Cut Blu-ray and DVD this January 12, 2010, plus a Theatrical Edition DVD.

In 2007, moviegoers witnessed the birth of evil in Rob Zombie´s Halloween. Now, the secret behind iconic screen villain Michael Myers´ madness will finally be revealed in this terrifying new sequel featuring returning cast members and horror fan favorites Scout Taylor Compton ("Obsessed"), Malcolm McDowell ("A Clockwork Orange"), Brad Dourif ("Child´s Play"), Danielle Harris ("Urban Legend"), Sheri Moon Zombie ("The Devil´s Rejects") and Tyler Mane ("The Devil´s Rejects"). "Halloween II" arrives on Unrated Director´s Cut Blu-ray™ & DVD loaded with killer bonus materials fright fans will love!

Included on all versions are deleted and alternate scenes, audition footage, make-up test footage, a blooper reel, music videos, and a commentary with writer/director Rob Zombie. Exclusive to Blu-ray is movieIQ, which connects viewers to access real-time information on the cast, music, trivia and more while watching the movie via BD-Live.

Synopsis
Rob Zombie's "Halloween II" picks up at the exact moment that 2007's box-office smash, "Halloween" stopped. It follows the aftermath of Michael Myers's (Tyler Mane) murderous rampage through the eyes of heroine Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor Compton).

Evil has a new destiny. Michael Myers is back in this terrifying sequel to Rob Zombie's visionary re-imagining of "Halloween," which grossed almost $80 million worldwide. It is that time of year again, and Michael Myers has returned home to sleepy Haddonfield, Illinois to take care of some unfinished family business. Unleashing a trail of terror, Myers will stop at nothing to bring closure to the secrets of his twisted past. But the town's got an unlikely new hero, if they can only stay alive long enough to stop the unstoppable.

"Halloween II" was produced by Malek Akkad ("Halloween"), Andy Gould ("The Devil´s Rejects") and Rob Zombie ("The Devil´s Rejects") and distributed by The Weinstein Company, LLC. It features surprise cameos from horror film luminary Margot Kidder ("The Amityville Horror," "Black Christmas," "Sisters") and mock music star Weird "Al" Yankovic. The Unrated Director´s Cut Blu-ray™ & DVD have a run time of approximately 119 minutes. The Theatrical Edition DVD has a run time of approximately 105 minutes and has been rated R for strong brutal bloody violence throughout, terror, disturbing graphic images, language, and some crude sexual content and nudity.

Trick or treat in January, anybody?

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