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Maniac Cop: Special Edition (US - DVD R1)

Synapse Films has sent over details on their release of the 1988 cult horror flick

Title: Maniac Cop: Special Edition (IMDb)
Starring: Bruce Campbell
Released: 14th November 2006
SRP: $24.95

Further Details:
Synapse Films has sent over details on Maniac Cop: Special Edition, which will be available to own on the 14th of November at a retail price of $24.95. When innocent people are brutally killed on the streets of New York by a uniformed police officer, a young cop, Jack Forrest (Bruce Campbell), finds himself marked as the chief suspect after his wife is murdered. As Lieutenant Frank McCrae (Tom Atkins) investigates these mysterious killings, the death toll rises and he suspects a mysterious police cover-up. This “maniac” cop must be stopped, but it might not be so easy! He isn’t an ordinary man. He’s inhuman...driven by supernatural forces...and ready to take on the entire police force, hell-bent on revenge!

This cult horror classic from 1988 has long been out-of-print on DVD in region one, and for this special edition release Synapse Films has restored and re-mastered the film from original vault materials to create a high definition transfer of the film and all-new DTS and Dolby Digital audio tracks. We've attached a detailed listing of the specs and extras below, along with the artwork for the release.

New, Anamorphic Widescreen High-Defintion (1.85:1) Transfer from the Original Vault Materials
Audio Commentary from Star Bruce Campbell, Producer Larry Cohen and Others
New DTS 6.1 Audio Track Re-Mixed For This Home Video Release
New Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Soundtrack Re-Mixed for This Home Video Release
Original 2.0 Dolby Digital Surround Soundtrack
Theatrical Trailer and Television Spots
Additional Scenes Filmed for Japanese Television Broadcast
All-New Featurette with Star Robert Z’Dar and Other Surprises!

News by Matt Joseph

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2nd October 2006 22:35 #1

Gabe Powers Contributor Join Date: September 2004 Location: United States Posts: 3,448 Send a message via ICQ to Gabe Powers

Didn't Lustig direct this? I wonder why Blue Underground isn't putting it out.

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2nd October 2006 22:40 #2

Brad Pitt Member Join Date: September 2004 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 233

now that's a great artwork.

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2nd October 2006 22:41 #3

Disciple Member Join Date: April 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 533

He did indeed direct it. I agree it's rather strange this isn't released by Blue Underground but I bet it's a rights issue of some sort.

Please say there's also a Maniac Cop 2 SE DVD on the way!

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2nd October 2006 22:44 #4

demiscy Member Join Date: April 2006 Location: Cyprus Posts: 588

My God.. one of my favorites as a child.. DEFINATELY buying this

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2nd October 2006 22:49 #5

kinglasgow Member Join Date: April 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 165

Nice cover not seen this for years.Will be picking this up for sure.No William Lustig commentary still good enough.

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2nd October 2006 22:59 #6

SnakePETER Member Join Date: August 2005 Location: United States Posts: 86

oh my god.... what a blast from the past.

hands down GREATEST box art EVER!!!!!!!

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2nd October 2006 23:00 #7

Matt Contributor Join Date: October 2004 Location: United States Posts: 1,928

I've held off forking over a king's ransom for a used copy the of the Elite disc for a while and have been content with my old VHS copy up until this point, but I think it's high time I give the old tape a dirt nap. Can't wait to get my hands on this one.

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2nd October 2006 23:27 #8

Mr.Badass Banned Join Date: April 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 539

I have 2 copies of the film and I don't remember it well so tomorrow,i'm watching it again

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2nd October 2006 23:58 #9

Chris Johnson Member Join Date: October 2005 Location: United States Posts: 1,247

They need to release the sequels next!

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2nd October 2006 23:58 #10

Rog Member Join Date: October 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 45 Send a message via MSN to Rog

Gotta get this... Loved this and the sequel.

And how can you say no to a Bruce Campbell commentary?

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3rd October 2006 0:08 #11

ramalho Member Join Date: September 2006 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 99

Wow,I remeber seeing this and the sequels when I was a small kid and loving it,still remember the theme music which is weird because I haven't seen this in over 15 years.

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3rd October 2006 0:28 #12

SlitherThru Member Join Date: July 2006 Location: United States Posts: 151

Another Bruce Campbell Classic

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3rd October 2006 0:46 #13

porkys8077 Member Join Date: September 2006 Location: United States Posts: 143

Nice cover

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3rd October 2006 1:16 #14

Doug H Member Join Date: June 2004 Location: United States Posts: 117

Worth it just for the commentary

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3rd October 2006 1:24 #15

Eraserhead Member Join Date: February 2006 Location: United States Posts: 77

Bring on "Maniac Cop 2" and "Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence"! I have the OOP DVD, but this version looks awesome. Lustig is always making appearances in NYC, so I'll get him to sign it for me... it'll go right next to my signed copy of "Maniac".

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3rd October 2006 1:59 #16

Chocula Member Join Date: January 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 106

Oh hell yes.

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3rd October 2006 5:46 #17

Tyler Foster Member Join Date: October 2004 Location: United States Posts: 657

I am wondering if this commentary is an all-new track, since it doesn't mention William Lustig? Good thing my current copy of the Elite DVD is just a burn, so if it is, I can keep it without thinking of all the money I would be losing by not selling it.

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3rd October 2006 9:42 #18

Silverfox Member Join Date: October 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2

Yeah I love this movie but I wish it was the boxset but will still buy it anyway.

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3rd October 2006 13:10 #19

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Cool! Bring on the box set!

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3rd October 2006 18:15 #20

Linko Member Join Date: September 2006 Location: United States Posts: 24

I'm kind of curious about this movie. I'd never even heard of it until about a month ago but I really want to see it now. If it's cheap I may blind buy it.

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4th October 2006 3:44 #21

YlowBstard Member Join Date: February 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 854

Liked the movie, but the artwork is horrid!

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6th October 2006 3:32 #22

C.H. U.D. Member Join Date: November 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 101

That artwork is garbage. He looks way too skinny and his face looks NOTHING like Robert Z'Dar. They should have used the original (and better) artwork. Only Maniac Cop n00bs would like that cover.

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