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Fanatic AKA The Last Horror Film AKA Fanatical Extreme (Blu-ray) (1982)
A Deadly Game of Hide and Seek.Director: David Winters
Year of Copyright: 1982
Year of Production: 1981
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by Joe Spinell's assistant and associate producer Luke Walter, moderated by Evan Husney (2009)
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Extras:New Introduction by Lloyd Kaufman (4:07)
B-Roll from Tromadance 2015 (5:20)
"The Return of Dolphin Man" short film (4:48)
"Kabukiman's Cocktail Party" episode (9:44)
"Mister Robbie" promotional trailer for the never produced "Maniac II: Mister Robbie" (8:03)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
*The Film - Unrated Version (87:19)
Audio Commentary by actress Caroline Munro, moderated by FrightFest's Alan Jones (2023)
Audio Commentary by Joe Spinell's assistant and associate producer Luke Walter, moderated by Evan Husney (2009)
Trailers:
- "Fanatic (The Last Horror Film)" (0:32)
- "Fanatic (The Last Horror Film)" (0:31)
- "The Last Horror Film" (0:57)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Unrated Version (87:19)
*The Film - Producer's Cut (80:18)
Audio Commentary on the unrated version by actress Caroline Munro, moderated by FrightFest's Alan Jones (2023)
Audio Commentary on the unrated version by Joe Spinell's assistant and associate producer Luke Walter, moderated by Evan Husney (2009)
"Like a Father Figure: Sal Sirchia Remembers Joe Spinell" 2023 interview (21:11)
"My Last Horror Film Ever" archival audio interview with producter Judd Hamilton (18:58)
"The Last Horror Film New York and Cannes Locations Visit" hosted By Rue Morgue's Michael Gingold and Severin Films' David Gregory (14:23)
Trailers:
- "Fanatic (The Last Horror Film)" (0:32)
- "Fanatic (The Last Horror Film)" (0:31)
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Subtitles:English HoH (unrated version only)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Unrated Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Producer's Cut
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Comes housed in a slipcase with the "Maniac II (Love to Kill)" title and artwork and includes a 100-page booklet featuring:
- "The Last Horror Film Part One: How to Not Make a Horror Movie" by co-producer, co-writer and co-star Judd Hamilton;
- and Part Two "A Violent Nonviolent Statement" interview with David Winters at the Cannes Film Festival (1981).
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with director Luke Walter moderated by Evan Husney (2009)
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Extras:Optional 2009 Introduction by Lloyd Kaufman (2:25)
"My Best Maniac" 2009 interview with Joe Spinell's buddy Luke Walter (23:49)
Interview with Maniac (1980) director William Lustig (3:42)
Caroline Munro Q+A (11:07)
"Mister Robbie" promotional trailer for the never produced "Maniac II: Mister Robbie" (8:06)
Fanatic TV spots (4:3; 1:18)
88 Films Trailer Reel (21:55)
- "The Puppet Master"
- "The Pit and the Pendulum"
- "Demonic Toys"
- "Bloody Birthday"
- "Two Moon Junction"
- "Dollman"
- "Blood Sucking Freaks"
- "Puppet Master II"
- "Puppet Master III"
- "Tourist Trap"
- "Castle Freak" -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes an 8 page booklet with writing by Calum Waddell.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
Audio Commentary by Joe Spinell's assistant and associate producer Luke Walter, moderated by Evan Husney (2009)
2009 Introduction by Lloyd Kaufman (3:30)
"My Best Maniac" 2009 interview with Joe Spinell's buddy Luke Walter (23:49)
Interview with "Maniac" director William Lustig (3:40)
"Mr. Robbie" aka "Maniac 2" short film by Buddy Giovinazzo (8:04)
"Last Horror Movie" Theatrical Trailer (0:55)
"Fanatic" TV Spots:
- Spot 1 (0:41)
- Spot 2 (0:31)
Lobby Cards (0:53)
Still Gallery (1:53)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
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Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Release title: "Maniac II - Love to Kill"
Comes with a 16-page booklet by film historian Christoph N. Kellerbach.
Available with two cover choices: Cover A (limited to 555 copies) and Cover B (sold out). -
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OVERALL: Draw
Severin Films' already out-of-print limited edition includes a new 4K restoration as well as an alternate cut and new extras. Do note that the 88 Films edition includes some exclusive extras.
GENERAL NOTES:
There are at least three versions of the film:
- the theatrical version (~87 minutes);
- the unrated version (~88 minutes);
- the producer's cut (~81 minutes).
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Troma - No cuts - R-rated theatrical version (86:48)
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition America- Severin Films - No cuts - includes the unrated version (87:19) and the producer's cut (80:18)
- Blu-ray ALL Uncut Special Edition United Kingdom- 88 Films - No cuts - Unrated version (87:37)
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition Germany- '84 Entertainment - No cuts - Unrated version (87:14)
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 25/07/14
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 22/09/23UPDATE LOG:
25/07/14: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
06/01/16: Addition of the US.
19/02/16: Made note that US disc is the Theatrical Version.
17/02/18: Added note on versions.
20/19/19: Added German release.
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