Don't Be Afraid of the Dark 4K UHD + Blu-Ray w/ Limited Edition Slipcase + Slipcover (Iconoscope)
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark 4K UHD + Blu-Ray w/ Limited Edition Slipcase + Slipcover (Iconoscope)

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark 4K UHD + Blu-Ray w/ Limited Edition Slipcase + Slipcover (Iconoscope)

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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark 4K UHD + Blu-Ray w/ Limited Edition Slipcase + Slipcover (Iconoscope)—

$39.99

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The Story

ALL ITEMS WILL BE PACKED IN A BOX WITH PLENTY OF PROTECTION TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARRIVE TO YOU SAFELY.

SUMMARY

This special limited edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss and embossed single walled hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Wes Benscoter) and is limited to 6,000 units. It is only available on the Vinegar Syndrome website and at select indie retailers, like The Movie Room. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Iconoscope is a new Vinegar Syndrome sub label dedicated entirely to television. With a focus on genre-based, English language (and possibly international) productions, Iconoscope will be preserving, restoring and releasing made-for-tv films, mini-series, and multi-season series ranging from well known big productions to more obscure, and even lost, regional rarities.

When Sally inherits a beautiful Victorian mansion from her grandmother, she and her husband Alex waste no time moving in. During renovations, she comes across a mysterious locked study. Despite pleas from the local handyman who insists she leave things be, Sally finally happens upon the key. Inside, she discovers a reinforced fireplace that was sealed long ago, and the handyman insists she not try to open it. Soon after entering the room, Sally begins to see small, menacing creatures all over the house, but no one will believe her. Alex thinks she's just neurotic, and her friend Joan thinks she’s merely another bored housewife seeking attention. Meanwhile, the macabre creatures keep calling her to join them, as Sally too begins to question her sanity. As she spirals closer and closer to madness, the shocking truth of the house’s past starts to unravel, with death close behind. 

One of the most celebrated and beloved horror Movie Of The Week telefilms of the 1970s, helmed by master small screen director John Newland (TV’s Star Trek, Night Gallery), DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK has resonated with and inspired generations of fans and filmmakers alike, including Guillermo del Toro, who produced and co-wrote a 2010 theatrical remake. Evincing an atmosphere of true doom, terrifying forced perspective creature effects, and bold performances from Kim Darby (True Grit, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers) and Jim Hutton (Hellfighters, Psychic Killer), Iconoscope is proud to present for its debut release, the 4K UHD premiere of this intensely creepy creature feature, newly restored from a 4K scan of its original camera negative.

directed by: John Newland 
starring: Kim Darby, Jim Hutton, Barbara Anderson, William Demarest, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Lesley Woods
1973 / 74 min / 1.33:1 / English Mono

ADDITIONAL INFO

    • 2-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray
    • 4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
    • Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
    • Commentary with author and telefilm historian Amanda Reyes
    • Commentary with critic Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton, screenwriter Jeffrey Reddick & critic Sean Abley
    • "Setting Evil Free" - a new locations featurette shot at the Newhall Mansion
    • 24-page booklet with an essay by Amanda Reyes
    • Reversible sleeve artwork
    • English SDH subtitles
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    Details & Craftsmanship

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    Details & Craftsmanship

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

    Description

    ALL ITEMS WILL BE PACKED IN A BOX WITH PLENTY OF PROTECTION TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARRIVE TO YOU SAFELY.

    SUMMARY

    This special limited edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss and embossed single walled hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Wes Benscoter) and is limited to 6,000 units. It is only available on the Vinegar Syndrome website and at select indie retailers, like The Movie Room. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

    Iconoscope is a new Vinegar Syndrome sub label dedicated entirely to television. With a focus on genre-based, English language (and possibly international) productions, Iconoscope will be preserving, restoring and releasing made-for-tv films, mini-series, and multi-season series ranging from well known big productions to more obscure, and even lost, regional rarities.

    When Sally inherits a beautiful Victorian mansion from her grandmother, she and her husband Alex waste no time moving in. During renovations, she comes across a mysterious locked study. Despite pleas from the local handyman who insists she leave things be, Sally finally happens upon the key. Inside, she discovers a reinforced fireplace that was sealed long ago, and the handyman insists she not try to open it. Soon after entering the room, Sally begins to see small, menacing creatures all over the house, but no one will believe her. Alex thinks she's just neurotic, and her friend Joan thinks she’s merely another bored housewife seeking attention. Meanwhile, the macabre creatures keep calling her to join them, as Sally too begins to question her sanity. As she spirals closer and closer to madness, the shocking truth of the house’s past starts to unravel, with death close behind. 

    One of the most celebrated and beloved horror Movie Of The Week telefilms of the 1970s, helmed by master small screen director John Newland (TV’s Star Trek, Night Gallery), DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK has resonated with and inspired generations of fans and filmmakers alike, including Guillermo del Toro, who produced and co-wrote a 2010 theatrical remake. Evincing an atmosphere of true doom, terrifying forced perspective creature effects, and bold performances from Kim Darby (True Grit, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers) and Jim Hutton (Hellfighters, Psychic Killer), Iconoscope is proud to present for its debut release, the 4K UHD premiere of this intensely creepy creature feature, newly restored from a 4K scan of its original camera negative.

    directed by: John Newland 
    starring: Kim Darby, Jim Hutton, Barbara Anderson, William Demarest, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Lesley Woods
    1973 / 74 min / 1.33:1 / English Mono

    ADDITIONAL INFO

      • 2-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray
      • 4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
      • Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
      • Commentary with author and telefilm historian Amanda Reyes
      • Commentary with critic Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton, screenwriter Jeffrey Reddick & critic Sean Abley
      • "Setting Evil Free" - a new locations featurette shot at the Newhall Mansion
      • 24-page booklet with an essay by Amanda Reyes
      • Reversible sleeve artwork
      • English SDH subtitles