How Very! 'Heathers' Gets New Anniversary DVD
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The last time that Heathers got a special edition, I got a ruler, a tin that bent pretty quickly, and a DVD that didn't work. It seemed that there was a problem with many of the DVDs, so I had to send away for a replacement. Still, the hassle was worth it for a DVD that offered all that Swatch dogs and Diet Coke heads could want.Now The Hollywood Reporter has posted that my beloved movie is getting a two-disc, 20th Anniversary DVD. God, I feel old, but then I have to remember that the last time I saw this film, I was a pre-teen with a Christian Slater crush. Anyhow, this new release will be hitting shelves on July 1, and it will include a newly remastered version of the film, plus a new documentary called Return to Westerburg High, which features interviews with writer Daniel Waters and director Michael Lehmann.
New features are cool, but this is sounding suspiciously like a fluff feature to tantalize fans who bought the other discs. That's fine, but I'd want a little more than just Waters and Lehmann, both of whom were featured on the last featurette and commentary. For example, some new interviews with Winona Ryder would be nice, especially since she just worked with Waters on Sex and Death 101.
But even as I type this, I know I'll pick it up, because I'm a sucker for Heathers. How about you?
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(Page 1)2. That was never filmed, but I think you can read the script online somewhere. It's definitely a different ending. I bought that version years ago at a script store.
Posted at 11:38AM on Jun 5th 2008 by Monika
3. Bummer-that would be a fun DVD extra! (Although I have to admit I never watch DVD extra features)
Posted at 11:51AM on Jun 5th 2008 by totoro
4. !@#$ me gently with a chainsaw. Where is my Blu-ray Disc version Starz!
Posted at 12:29PM on Jun 5th 2008 by Paul Arnette
5. I loved the film "Heathers"..I remember seeing in theaters as a kid....I wish Hollywood would Re-Release it in theaters for the 20th Anniversary...by today's Political correctness..the film would be very...very controversial!!!
Next to "The Breakfast Club", "Heathers" was the best film about High School to come out of the 80's!!!
In 2006, it was ranked #5 on Entertainment Weekly's list of the 50 Best High School Movies
TWhatis very sad is that two stars of the movie died at an early age: Jeremy Applegate (Peter Dawson, whose character prays he will never commit suicide) committed suicide with a shotgun on March 23, 2000, and Kim Walker (Heather Chandler, who had the line "Did you have a brain tumor for breakfast?") died of a brain tumor on March 6, 2001.
I just wish Anchor Bay Entertainment wulnd't Re-Release the fiolm..I bought a copy of "Heathers" from them and it never wokred..so I dragged out my VCR and got a VHS tape from the thrift shop!! Anchor Bay Entertainment film quality sucks!!!!
Posted at 9:12PM on Jun 5th 2008 by Christopher
1. will it include the supposed alternate ending? Or was that never filmed?
Posted at 11:41AM on Jun 5th 2008 by totoro