Last House On The Left Coming From Arrow?

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From the Texas Frightmare Weekend twitter feed:

"Presenting Sponsor @ArrowFilmsVideo is bringing 2 guests for unannounced release of LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT. Please welcome Jeramie Rain and Marc Sheffler. We're also very excited to give you a first look at the cover art by celebrated artist Paul Shipper. Blu Ray details Friday!"

[John Bernhard Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close John Bernhard]

I'd be interested in this, Arrow extras tend to be pretty solid.

[agent999 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close agent999]

The current discs are pretty comprehensive, I'm not sure what else they can do extras-wise unless they include some of Wes' porn! Joking aside, it would be cool if they include the original porno screenplay as an extra. Hoping they can improve the picture.

[Mark C. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark C.]

^^this, I watched my LHOTL Blu-ray a few days ago and the extras are very comprehensive, two commentary tracks and half a dozen documentaries and more will be hard to top. I do love Arrows art and packaging so I might double dip.

[Keeth Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Keeth]

I'm not sure what I'll do until I see the full artwork & reviews. I like the film but rarely watch it and I own the UK dvd release that opens up and all the printing is in red. It looks great so Arrow would have to top that. Also, I like the way the film transfer looks on that dvd release (I can't remember the company).

[Mark C. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark C.]

I'm not sure what I'll do until I see the full artwork & reviews. I like the film but rarely watch it and I own the UK dvd release that opens up and all the printing is in red. It looks great so Arrow would have to top that. Also, I like the way the film transfer looks on that dvd release (I can't remember the company).

I own that version as well, it was put out by Metrodome, It too has over 5 hours in extras and is a really nice package as well. I love this film and own every digital release it's had thus far.

[agent999 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close agent999]

Specs from amazon.co.uk:

LIMITED 2 X BLU-RAY EDITION CONTENTS

Three cuts of the film newly restored in 2K from original film elements
Original Uncompressed Mono Audio
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork
6 x lobby card reproductions
Limited edition perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by author Stephen Thrower
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper
DISC ONE THE UNCUT VERSION

High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the Uncut Version
Brand new audio commentary by podcasters Bill Ackerman and Amanda Reyes
Archival audio commentary with writer/director Wes Craven and producer Sean S. Cunningham
Archival audio commentary with stars David Hess, Marc Sheffler and Fred Lincoln
Junior s Story a brand new interview with actor Marc Sheffler
Marc Sheffler in Conversation at the American Cinematheque
Brand new interview with wardrobe and make-up artist Anne Paul
Songs in the Key of Krug never-before-seen archive interview with David Hess
Celluloid Crime of the Century archival documentary featuring interviews with Wes Craven, Sean S. Cunningham, actors David Hess, Fred Lincoln, Jeramie Rain, Marc Sheffler and Martin Kove
Still Standing: The Legacy of The Last House on The Left archival interview with Wes Craven
Scoring Last House on the Left archival interview with actor/composer David Hess
It's Only a Movie: The Making of The Last House on the Left archival documentary
Forbidden Footage the cast and crew of Last House on the film s most controversial sequences
Deleted Scene
Outtakes and Dailies
Trailers, TV Spot & Radio Spots
Image Gallery
DISC TWO THE KRUG & COMPANY & R-RATED CUTS

High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the Krug and Company and R-rated cuts of the film
The Craven Touch brand new featurette bringing together interviews with a number of Wes Craven s collaborators, including Sean S. Cunningham, composer Charles Bernstein, producer Peter Locke, cinematographer Mark Irwin and actress Amanda Wyss
Early Days and Night of Vengeance filmmaker Roy Frumkes remembers Wes Craven and Last House on the Left
Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out excerpts from an unfinished Wes Craven short

[Mark C. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark C.]

Wow quite the package, I'll be ordering it. It's 29.99 Uk which is a little pricey, I'll see if I can find it cheaper closer to street date.

[Adrian Jones Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Adrian Jones]

That's a bit of a bold claim from Arrow claiming to be the uncut version, mmmmm Is the R version the previous uncut version or a pointless cut variant?

Wonder if any of this has been included?

-"Lesbian rape scene" - One scene long thought lost, except as a photographic still, is the two female victims forced to commit sexual acts on each other in the woods. This forced lesbian rape scene was included as an outtake with no sound on the Metrodome Three-Disc DVD Ultimate Edition and on the 2011 Blu-ray release.

-"Mari in her room" - There are photographic stills showing a nude Mari in her room reading birthday cards in the beginning of the movie; this scene no longer exists.

-"Mari raped by Sadie" - Footage of Sadie committing sexual acts against Mari in the woods is often removed, even from some DVDs that have been labeled as "uncut".

-"Extended disembowelling scene"

[agent999 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close agent999]

I used to have the R rated cut on VHS. Not really worth bothering with apart from the static preview for LHOL2 on the tape which never materialised.

Unless they're re-editing the old Craven/Cunningham commentary, I'll be assuming the cut isn't going to be any different.

[Alex K. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Alex K.]

I used to have the R rated cut on VHS. Not really worth bothering with apart from the static preview for LHOL2 on the tape which never materialised.

Was that the Vestron release?

[agent999 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close agent999]

Was that the Vestron release?

Yes, there were two versions, but I ended up with the cut one.

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

NEW UK/US TITLE: The Last House on the Left (Blu-ray)

Justly retains its reputation as one of the most harrowing cinematic experiences of all time, nearly half a century on from its original release.

Pre-order in the UK via Arrow: http://bit.ly/2onJ2h8
Pre-order in the UK via HMV: http://bit.ly/2CgCBG7
Pre-order in the UK via Zavvi: http://bit.ly/2CghHHh
Pre-order in the US via DiabolikDVD: http://bit.ly/2osFnyS
Release date: 28/29 May

MARI, SEVENTEEN, IS DYING. EVEN FOR HER THE WORST IS YET TO COME!

The directorial debut of Wes Craven, the man behind such horror favourites as A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Hills Have Eyes and Scream, The Last House on the Left justly retains its reputation as one of the most harrowing cinematic experiences of all time, nearly half a century on from its original release.

On the eve of her 17th birthday, Mari and friend Phyllis set off from her family home to the big city to attend a concert by shock-rockers Bloodlust. Attempting to pick up some marijuana on the way, the pair run afoul of a group of vicious crooks, headed up by the sadistic and depraved Krug (David Hess). Gagged and bound, the young women are bundled into a car trunk and driven to the woods, where the gang subject them to a terrifying ordeal of sexual humiliation, torture and murder.

Unleashed on an unsuspecting public in 1972, The Last House on the Left shocked audiences with its graphic and unflinching portrayal of interpersonal violence, paving the way for a whole host of cheap imitators looking to capitalise on its success. It is Wes Craven's original alone, however, that remains one of the true watershed moments in horror (and indeed, film) history.

LIMITED 2 X BLU-RAY EDITION CONTENTS

• Three cuts of the film newly restored in 2K from original film elements
• Original Uncompressed Mono Audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork
• 6 x lobby card reproductions
• Limited edition perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by author Stephen Thrower
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper

DISC ONE - THE UNCUT VERSION

• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the Uncut Version
• Brand new audio commentary by podcasters Bill Ackerman and Amanda Reyes
• Archival audio commentary with writer/director Wes Craven and producer Sean S. Cunningham
• Archival audio commentary with stars David Hess, Marc Sheffler and Fred Lincoln
• Junior's Story - a brand new interview with actor Marc Sheffler
• Marc Sheffler in Conversation at the American Cinematheque
• Brand new interview with wardrobe and make-up artist Anne Paul
• Songs in the Key of Krug - never-before-seen archive interview with David Hess
• Celluloid Crime of the Century - archival documentary featuring interviews with Wes Craven, Sean S. Cunningham, actors David Hess, Fred Lincoln, Jeramie Rain, Marc Sheffler and Martin Kove
• Still Standing: The Legacy of The Last House on The Left - archival interview with Wes Craven
• Scoring Last House on the Left - archival interview with actor/composer David Hess
• It's Only a Movie: The Making of The Last House on the Left - archival documentary
• Forbidden Footage - the cast and crew of Last House on the film's most controversial sequences
• Deleted Scene
• Outtakes and Dailies
• Trailers, TV Spot & Radio Spots
• Image Gallery

DISC TWO - THE 'KRUG & COMPANY' & R-RATED CUTS

• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the Krug and Company and R-rated cuts of the film
• The Craven Touch - brand new featurette bringing together interviews with a number of Wes Craven's collaborators, including Sean S. Cunningham, composer Charles Bernstein, producer Peter Locke, cinematographer Mark Irwin and actress Amanda Wyss
• Early Days and “Night of Vengeance” - filmmaker Roy Frumkes remembers Wes Craven and Last House on the Left
• Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out - excerpts from an unfinished Wes Craven short

[Keeth Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Keeth]

I may have to pick that lim.ed. up for the book by S.Thrower. It sounds like they did a bang-up job on this release.

[Adrian Jones Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Adrian Jones]

I hope they include the footage Roy Frumkes discovered in 2008 which was included on the previous 3x disc UK Metrodome dvd release, 4 mins of silent footage it includes the following;

-"Lesbian rape scene" - the two female victims forced to commit sexual acts on each other in the woods.

-"Mari raped by Sadie" - Footage of Sadie committing sexual acts against Mari in the woods.

There are some other small pieces included as well, such as Phyllis turning away from the gang after her forced urination.

I seem to recall an interview where Roy Frumkes says Wes Craven didn't want all the stuff he recovered put back into the film, anyone got a link for that.The scenes above look like outtakes to me, were there more that were shot and not used in the previous dvd?

As it stands at the moment Arrow have given no confirmation this footage will be included, i've tagged them on FB and done some censored screenshots to bring this to their attention, so who knows?