Sam Raimi’s Darkman Comes to Blu-Ray in February

Shout! Factory announced today that director Sam Raimi’s Darkman is coming to Blu-Ray for the first time next month, in a collector’s edition package that includes a ton of special features and new, exclusive art.Among the features is a commentary track from director of photography Bill Pope, who has worked on such films as The Matrix, Spider-Man 2 and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.Crime has a new enemy, and justice has a brand new face. Fans of Raimi know well the story of Dr. Peyton Westlake and his tragic transformation into the action hero known as Darkman. Based on Raimi’s short story “The Darkman,” the popular crime-fighting master of disguises comes to life in the 1990 film adaptation Darkman, starring three-time Golden Globe nominee Liam Neeson and Oscar winner Frances McDormand.Directed by Sam Raimi, the film also stars Colin Friels, Larry Drake, Dan Hicks and Nicholas Worth and features soundtrack by award-wining composer Danny Elfman.On February 18, 2014, Shout Factory’s Scream Factory imprint will release Darkman Collector’s Edition Blu-ray, featuring all-new interviews with Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Larry Drake, Danny Hicks, make-up effects artist Tony Gardner, production designer Randy Ser, art director Philip Dagort and much more! This definitive collector’s edition also contains a collectible cover featuring newly rendered retro-style artwork, a reversible cover wrap with original theatrical key art. A must-have for loyal fans, movie collectors and pop culture and comic book enthusiasts to complete their entertainment library, Darkman Collector’s Edition Blu-ray retails at $29.93 SRP.Those who order Darkman Collector’s Edition Blu-ray from Scream Factory’s website will receive the exclusive 18″x24″ poster featuring the newly commissioned artwork! These are only available while supplies last.