Monsters (1988 anthology series) complete series coming to dvd!

Started by zombiehorror, November 26, 2013, 12:59:52 PM

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zombiehorror

The cult-fave anthology TV series that showcased a new creature every week is coming to disc at last in a Complete Series boxed set; read on for the info and a first look at the cover art.

Entertainment One will release MONSTERS: THE COMPLETE SERIES February 25. The nine-DVD set will contain all 72 episodes of the show, which was originally syndicated from 1988-91 and has since enjoyed repeats on the Syfy and Chiller channels. Executive-produced by Laurel Entertainment's Richard P. Rubinstein, who was also behind TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE and several George A. Romero films, MONSTERS features actors like Lili Taylor, Steve Buscemi, Pam Grier, John Saxon, Debbie Harry, Tony Shalhoub, Adrienne Barbeau, Gina Gershon, Ashley Laurence, Jerry Stiller, Mary Woronov, Darren McGavin, Laraine Newman, Frank Gorshin and Meat Loaf and includes adaptations of such authors as Stephen King and Robert Bloch. Special features for the boxed set, if any, have yet to be announced; retail price is $99.98.


http://www.fangoria.com/new/laurel-tvs-monsters-finally-comes-to-dvd-art-revealed/

Zackuth

Excellent!!!  I really enjoyed the series when it was televised!!!  Can't wait!
"Listen to them; the children of the night.  What music they make!"  Dracula

zombiehorror

More details (including new release date) and new packaging revealed~

March 4 2014!



Doesn't appear to have any special features............
http://dailydead.com/monsters-tv-series-dvd-release-gets-new-date-cover-art/

zombiehorror

Apparently Amazon.ca (that's the Canadian branch) keeps shuffling the price on this from $70 to $22!  It is currently at the $22 mark and with shipping folks are still saying it is under $30, if interested get it ordered quick because they'll surely put it back at $70 before to long.