Mark Herrier was kind enough to drop by to give us a very informative audio commentary that answers many of the behind-the-scenes questions regarding POPCORN. Mark explained everything about Bob Clark's involvement in the production and why Clark didn't want any billing credit on the finished film. Mark also explained that the Bob Clark who was billed on the film as a make-up guy was coincidentally just someone else with the same name (!) Finally, Mark goes into detail about the troubled production and how he ended up directing about 70% of the film, with Alan Ormsby having directed about 15% and Clark directing 15%. The day Mark arrived on the set to take over the directing reigns, he was simply handed the script with basically no time to prepare before he had to start shooting. Lots of great trivia and behind-the-scenes details were revealed in this very frank commentary that shines new light on a very-troubled production. POPCORN has definitely found its way into many horror film fans' hearts and has become a cult classic regardless of its problematic production issues. Now genre fans can finally hear the raw truth about the creation of one of their most beloved horror films and see how all the pieces finally came together. POPCORN is coming back soon. Buy a bag...come home in a box! Stay tuned for more updates...
11 comments:
I'm very happy I stayed away from the earlier DVDs of Popcorn, because this will be the best. Never seen it, but I've been waiting for a good DVD to finally be released! :)
Thanks!
That's great news. Glad to see that you got a director commentary. These are usually much more informative and fascinating than cast commentaries with 10 different people.
Wow, amazing that an illegitimate release would get the director to record a commentary. Wonder how that works...? ; )
isnt a company already doing a release of popcorn? ya know...ya could do a release of BUTCHER BAKER instead!!
Looks like a certain webstore I won't name but most people know will have to present its excuse to Bill and Code Red.
Benjamin = Loser Fan Boy :)
WOW! Anonymous September 16, 2011 6:53 PM
I'm really impress. This is very brave to insult someone anonymously.
I wonder who is the loser...
Anonymous September 16, 2011 6:09 PM, no, another company is not doing it because they couldn't even find the rights holder, while Elite, AB and Code Red COULD. They were just a dreaming fan group. This is how Popcorn can actually get a release.
I never cared much for this film on it's VHS release (I never saw it theatrical.) I cared a bit more on for the filme on Elite's release. All i can say now, is, this extra attention to this movie DOES make me want to view it again. Good publicity. Milk it, CR!
You guys should release DOUBLE EXPOSURE 1982 on DVD. There's a forgotten film that should really have a decent release. I think if on its own disc, people will discover it better. A very well made slasher.
You guys ought to release the ultra rare 1989 Canadian horror anthology Freakshow onto DVD. It's actually very good, if not taken seriously.
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