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Arrow Video's August Releases Include Leatherface, Disaster Epics & More

Arrow Video has announced four new titles to join their collection on 4K UHD and Blu-Ray in August: Poseidon (2006), Perpetrator (2023), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006). These represent a cruise ship disaster epic from legendary director Wolfgang Peterson, an unsettling feminist coming-of-age horror story, and two grisly outings with the infamous horror icon Leatherface. Details on these films can be found below: Poseidon [4K UHD Blu-Ray Limited Edition] Street Date: August 12, 2025 Synopsis: Legendary director Wolfgang Petersen (Das Boot, The Perfect Storm) brings all his talent for jaw-dropping spectacle to his 2006 epic disaster movie Poseidon, a pulse-pounding update of Paul Gallico's classic adventure novel. Passengers and crew members alike are celebrating New Year's Eve aboard the cruise-liner Poseidon, the pinnacle of engineering and the height of luxury. But soon after the clock strikes midnight, a gigantic rogue wave comes crashing against the vessel, sending it plummeting towards the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. As the ship sinks further down, a group of survivors must learn to work together if they are to pull through this terrifying ordeal. With an outstanding ensemble cast including Kurt Russell, Josh Lucas, Richard Dreyfuss, Andre Braugher and Emmy Rossum, and stunning special effects by Industrial Light and Magic, Poseidon is an audiovisual tour de force, presented for the first time on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. Bonus Materials 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Ocean View, a brand-new interview with director of photography John Seale Big Sets for Big-Time Directors, a brand new interview with production designer William Sandell Surfing the VFX Wave, a brand new interview with visual effects supervisor Boyd Shermis Bringing Out the Dead, a brand new interview with make-up effects on-set supervisor Michael Deak Set a Course for Adventure, a brand new retrospective on the film by Heath Holland Poseidon: A Ship on a Soundstage, a featurette looking at the film's production featuring interviews with cast and crew Poseidon: Upside Down, a featurette exploring the film's challenging set design A Shipmate's Diary, a featurette following production assistant Malona Voigt on the set of Poseidon Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jacey Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Priscilla Page Perpetrator [Blu-Ray Limited Edition] Street Date: August 19, 2025 Synopsis: From the exquisite mind of Jennifer Reeder (Knives and Skin and V/H/S/94) comes Perpetrator, a brilliantly original and twisted take on female suppression, dangerous male predators and the pains of adolescence, with a stunning lead performance from Kiah McKirnan. On the eve of her 18th birthday, wild and rebellious Jonny is sent by her father to live with her estranged Aunt Hildie, where she begins to experience a radical metamorphosis: a family spell called the Forevering. With her newly uncovered powers, alongside a growing obsession with blood, a freshly feral and self-assured Jonny sets out on a perilous hunt to find a lethal perpetrator, responsible for the disappearances of several local women. Superbly blending a feminist coming-of-age drama with serial killer and supernatural fantasy genres, Perpetrator is beautifully shot in Bava-esque colors by director of photography Sevdije Kastrati, and features a phenomenal supporting cast, including Alicia Silverstone (Clueless), Melanie Liburd (Bad Boys: Ride or Die) and Christopher Lowell (Promising Young Woman). Bonus Materials LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY CONTENTS High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary by writer-director Jennifer Reeder and director of photography Sevdije Kastrati Perpetrator: Mirrors and the Monstrous Womb, a brand new video essay by filmmaker Jen Handorf On-set cast interviews with Kiah McKirnan, Alicia Silverstone, Melanie Liburd and Christopher Lowell Screenplay (2024), a music video for Aitis, directed by Jennifer Reeder Tiny Baby (2024), a music video for Joan of Arc, directed by Jennifer Reeder Three short films directed by Jennifer Reeder: All Small Bodies (2018, 20 mins); I Dream You Dream of Me (2018, 11 mins); LOLA, 15 (2017, 5 mins) Original trailer Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options by Creepy Duck Design and Duke Aber / Shudder Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Kat Hughes and Marianne Lampon The Texas Chainsaw Massacre [4K UHD Blu-Ray Limited Edition] Street Date: August 26, 2025 Synopsis: For its inaugural film, Michael Bay's studio Platinum Dunes brought together scriptwriter Scott Kosar (The Machinist) and director Marcus Nispel (2009's Friday the 13th) for a grisly update of Tobe Hooper's classic tale of Texan terror. The result would conquer the 2003 box office, introducing a new generation of genre fans to the franchise. A group of carefree young adults' road trip through Texas is cut short when the panic-stricken hitchhiker they've picked up shoots herself in the back of their vehicle. Desperate to find help, our heroes are directed to the home of the local Sheriff, but little do they know they are stumbling into the lair of the Hewitts, the most violent family in all of Texas, including their chainsaw-wielding son. Described by critic Roger Ebert as 'vile, ugly and brutal', 2003's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a boundary pushing, agonizingly violent gorefest masterpiece ready to traumatize and delight horror fans anew with this brand new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray edition! Bonus Materials 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Original DTS-HD MA 7.1 and 5.1 surround audio and lossless stereo audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary with Dread Central co-founder Steve 'Uncle Creepy' Barton and co-host of The Spooky Picture Show podcast Chris MacGibbon Archival audio commentary with director Marcus Nispel, producer Michael Bay, executive producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form and New Line Cinema founder Robert Shaye Archival audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, director of photography Daniel Pearl, production designer Greg Blair, art director Scott Gallager, sound supervisor Trevor Jolly and composer Steve Jablonsky Archival audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, Michael Bay, writer Scott Kosar, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form and actors Jessica Biel, Erica Leerhsen, Eric Balfour Jonathan Tucker, Mike Vogel and Andrew Bryniarski Reimagining a Classic, a brand new interview with director Marcus Nispel Shadows of Yesteryear, a brand new interview with cinematographer Daniel Pearl The Lost Leatherface, a brand new interview with actor Brett Wagner Masks and Massacres, a brand new interview with makeup effects artist Scott Stoddard Chainsaw Symphony, a brand new interview with composer Steve Jablonsky Chainsaw Redux: Making A Massacre, a making-of documentary Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield, an in-depth look at the infamous killer who inspired the character of Leatherface Severed Parts, a look at the cutting room floor and some of the scenes excised from the final edit Deleted scenes including an alternate opening and ending Screen tests for Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour and Erica Leerhsen Behind-the-scenes featurette Cast and crew interviews Theatrical trailers and TV spots Concept art galleries Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Gingold The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning [4K UHD Blu-Ray Limited Edition] Street Date: August 26, 2025 Synopsis: After 2003's successful remake of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes would take another trip to the Lone Star State for the terrifying prequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. In the summer of 1969, brothers Eric and Dean and their girlfriends Chrissie and Bailey are having one last road trip before the boys set off to Vietnam. An altercation with a shotgun-wielding biker leads them to crash their car, only for them to be rescued by Sheriff Hoyt. But their savior isn't as benevolent as he seems, and the gang are taken hostage and dragged to the residence of the murderous Hewitt family, among them Hoyt's brother Thomas, a hulking brute who conceals his face behind a leather mask. Feast your eyes on this twisted and horrifying vision of the Hewitts' origins, presented here in its original Theatrical Version and the extended Uncut Version for the first time on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray! Bonus Materials 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of both the Theatrical Version and the Uncut Version Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 audio on the Theatrical Version and DTS-HD MA 7.1, 5.1 and 2.0 audio on the Uncut Version Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing on both cuts Brand new audio commentary on the Uncut Version with Dread Central co-founder Steve 'Uncle Creepy' Barton and co-host of The Spooky Picture Show podcast Chris MacGibbon Archival audio commentary on the Uncut Version with director Jonathan Liebesman and producers Andrew Form and Brad Fuller Hoyt, Actually, a brand new interview with actor Lew Temple Original Skins: KNB FX, a brand new interview with special effects makeup artist Jake Garber and special effects makeup technician Kevin Wasner Light and Sawdust, a brand new interview with director of photography Lukas Ettlin Down to the Bone: Anatomy of a Prequel, an archival making-of documentary featuring many interviews with cast and crew members Deleted and extended scenes with optional commentary from director Jonathan Liebesman and producers Andrew Form and Brad Fuller Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Gingol Before we let you go, we have officially launched our merch store! 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