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’80s HORROR SUPERDOC “IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART II” RETURNS WITH LIMITED-TIME FLASH SALE

IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART II, the sequel to the worldwide ‘80s horror documentary hit In Search of Darkness from CREATORVC, will be available to the public for a limited-time flash sale from February 5th through midnight Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2021 at 80sHorrorDoc.com. Building on the hit 2019 superdoc that Forbes called “a scary good magnum opus,” IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART II dives deeper into the fabled practical-effects decade of iconic and eclectic ‘80s horror movies that changed the course of film history. 

Packed with over four hours of brand-new interviews, including such legendary horror icons as Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Nancy Allen (Dressed to Kill), Linnea Quigley (The Return of the Living Dead), and special-effects wizard Tom Savini (Friday the 13th), PART II features 15 new faces alongside 40-plus returning members of the original In Search of Darkness cast to delve into more fan-favorite titles of ‘80s horror, year-by-year, expanding its scope to cover more international releases and spotlighting horror-career retrospectives. “The Godfather Part II of horror documentaries.” – Room 237 Reviews

FLASH SALE PACKAGE:

  • IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART II Blu-ray w/ slipcase, reversible cover label, and booklet
  • 3 exclusive IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART II posters (16.5” x 23.4”)
  • Collectible enamel pin (while supplies last)
  • IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART II digital edition
  • In Search of Darkness digital edition
  • IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART II Soundtrack and score (digital download)
  • ISOD Discord Community season pass

Exclusive Discord Community: CREATORVC goes beyond the documentary itself with a unique interactive experience, offering exclusive access to horror fans to join its established social community on Discord. This unprecedented concept builds on the nostalgic documentary film experience by offering regular live Q&As with top ‘80s horror film talent, Watch Party events, and like-minded relationship building by engaging with other passionate cinephiles and collectors. This game-changing digital extension comes packaged with the sale of In Search of Darkness: Part II, alongside other exclusive collector’s perks of posters and enamel pins – at a time when online communication and connection is more vital than ever. 

IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART II is executive-produced by Robin Block and written/directed by David Weiner. 

From David Weiner, “The decade of ‘80s horror provided a treasure trove of genre films that horror fans hold close to their hearts. The first In Search of Darkness only scratched the surface of what ‘80s horror had to offer, and in PART II we get to cast a wider net and also dig deeper: Brand-new interviews; new takes from the original In Search of Darkness cast; more international horror titles; examinations of controversial films and genre movements; career-retrospective interviews with such horror legends as Robert Englund, Tom Savini, Linnea Quigley and Nancy Allen; and perhaps some titles that even the most die-hard horror fans have never heard of or seen before. We get to share a whole new world of shock and gore in this new love letter to ‘80s horror, made with love by the fans for the fans.” 

 

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