On May 9th, 1986, John Badham’s Short Circuit debuted in theaters nationwide. The family adventure film with a sci-fi twist starred Steve Guttenberg, Ally Sheedy, and Fisher Stevens as a group of humans trying to protect a sentient robot by the name of Number 5—as he’s known to the government agencies chasing him—who goes rogue after electrocution causes him to develop a sense of identity and the constant need for “more input.”
Short Circuit was a smash success upon its release, opening number one at the box office and eventually taking in over $40 million during its theatrical run in the spring and early summer of 1986. And while Short Circuit did as well as it did partly because of the actors involved, there’s no denying that it was the film’s robotic co-star that pretty much stole the film and became a huge part of mid-’80s pop culture as well.
Short Circuit was a smash success upon its release, opening number one at the box office and eventually taking in over $40 million during its theatrical run in the spring and early summer of 1986. And while Short Circuit did as well as it did partly because of the actors involved, there’s no denying that it was the film’s robotic co-star that pretty much stole the film and became a huge part of mid-’80s pop culture as well.
- 7/13/2016
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
The 2007 William Castle doc — featuring many of your favorite gurus — gets a very special edition DVD.
This news is a few weeks old, but it’s worth revisiting in advance of next week’s release.
It’s no secret that we’re William Castle fans around here. A look through our back catalog reveals quite a few of our gurus talking over the trailers to his films. So, if you haven’t figured out just why you should love William Castle, now’s your chance.
The audience favorite documentary, director Jeffrey Schwartz’ Spine Tingler: The William Castle Story, arrives on a loaded special edition DVD June 21.
Quoth the PR for a list of DVD features:
–> New Audio Commentary with producer/director Jeffrey Schwarz, editor Philip Harrison, composer Michael “The Millionaire” Cudahy, graphic designer Grant Nellessen with a special guest appearance from the Great beyond…William Castle!
–> Larger Than Life: The Making Of Spine Tingler!
This news is a few weeks old, but it’s worth revisiting in advance of next week’s release.
It’s no secret that we’re William Castle fans around here. A look through our back catalog reveals quite a few of our gurus talking over the trailers to his films. So, if you haven’t figured out just why you should love William Castle, now’s your chance.
The audience favorite documentary, director Jeffrey Schwartz’ Spine Tingler: The William Castle Story, arrives on a loaded special edition DVD June 21.
Quoth the PR for a list of DVD features:
–> New Audio Commentary with producer/director Jeffrey Schwarz, editor Philip Harrison, composer Michael “The Millionaire” Cudahy, graphic designer Grant Nellessen with a special guest appearance from the Great beyond…William Castle!
–> Larger Than Life: The Making Of Spine Tingler!
- 6/14/2011
- by Danny
- Trailers from Hell
Fans of classic horror who just can’t wait for the release of Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story can head over to the official Spine Tingler! Facebook page and enjoy as exclusive clips are revealed each day until the June 21 DVD release date. Additionally, fans will notice the presence of William Castle on Facebook... Is this page of the social networking giant haunted?
From the Press Release:
Join us in pulling back the magic curtain as Automat Pictures announces Spine Tingler! Sampler Platter: 13 Days of Bonus Feature Sneak Peeks in celebration of the June 21, 2011, DVD release of Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (review here), the multi-award winning “docu-tainment” directed by Jeffrey Schwarz.
Beginning June 8, 13 special sneak peeks are being revealed on the Spine Tingler! Facebook page, offering fans a taste of the bonus features from the brand new Special Edition DVD. The first clip, an excerpt from bonus...
From the Press Release:
Join us in pulling back the magic curtain as Automat Pictures announces Spine Tingler! Sampler Platter: 13 Days of Bonus Feature Sneak Peeks in celebration of the June 21, 2011, DVD release of Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (review here), the multi-award winning “docu-tainment” directed by Jeffrey Schwarz.
Beginning June 8, 13 special sneak peeks are being revealed on the Spine Tingler! Facebook page, offering fans a taste of the bonus features from the brand new Special Edition DVD. The first clip, an excerpt from bonus...
- 6/9/2011
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
In a recently released press release (that was fun to say), Automat Pictures has announced Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story for DVD on June 21st. Even better, the disc will be absolutely packed with over 5-hours of extras. Take a look at them below:
“William Castle was a larger than life figure, so it’s only fitting that he gets a larger than life DVD,” says Jeffrey Schwarz, President and CEO of Automat Pictures. “I wanted to make sure Castle and the soon-to-be converted fans get plenty of Bang for their buck with this Special Edition release. And remember, everyone who buys this DVD might be insured by Lloyd’s of London for the possibility of death by fright!”
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (review here) is Buzzing with New and electrifying Bonus features available only on this DVD, which include:
New Audio Commentary with producer/director Jeffrey Schwarz,...
“William Castle was a larger than life figure, so it’s only fitting that he gets a larger than life DVD,” says Jeffrey Schwarz, President and CEO of Automat Pictures. “I wanted to make sure Castle and the soon-to-be converted fans get plenty of Bang for their buck with this Special Edition release. And remember, everyone who buys this DVD might be insured by Lloyd’s of London for the possibility of death by fright!”
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (review here) is Buzzing with New and electrifying Bonus features available only on this DVD, which include:
New Audio Commentary with producer/director Jeffrey Schwarz,...
- 5/18/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
Automat Pictures has announced a DVD Special Edition release of Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story, the multi-award winning “docu-tainment” directed by Jeffrey Schwarz, will be released on June 21. To celebrate this momentous release in epic William Castle fashion, the DVD will include over Five hours of bonus features that have never, ever been seen anywhere before!
From the Press Release:
“William Castle was a larger than life figure, so it’s only fitting that he gets a larger than life DVD,” says Jeffrey Schwarz, President and CEO of Automat Pictures. “I wanted to make sure Castle and the soon-to-be converted fans get plenty of Bang for their buck with this Special Edition release. And remember, everyone who buys this DVD might be insured by Lloyd’s of London for the possibility of death by fright!”
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (review here) is Buzzing with New and electrifying...
From the Press Release:
“William Castle was a larger than life figure, so it’s only fitting that he gets a larger than life DVD,” says Jeffrey Schwarz, President and CEO of Automat Pictures. “I wanted to make sure Castle and the soon-to-be converted fans get plenty of Bang for their buck with this Special Edition release. And remember, everyone who buys this DVD might be insured by Lloyd’s of London for the possibility of death by fright!”
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (review here) is Buzzing with New and electrifying...
- 5/18/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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