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Take Your Final Journey Into ’80s Horror With “In Search of Darkness: Part III”

The concluding chapter in the definitive ’80s horror documentary series is headed your way, and it’s sure to be a finale you won’t soon forget!

Building on the momentum of two celebrated superdocs and high demand from fans for more, IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART III promises to offer another 4+ hours of deeper cuts and to highlight the “underbelly” of ‘80s horror movies. This final chapter in the superdoc saga moves beyond the focus of the first two films, paying special attention to the straight-to-VHS era and championing the titles historically found at the very bottom of the video rental shelf.

Returning cast members include Robert Englund, Linnea Quigley, Tom Savini, Cassandra Peterson, Lloyd KaufmanKane Hodder, Bill Moseley, Geretta Geretta, Doug Bradley, John Carpenter, and many more. New faces to the series include Adrienne Barbeau, Dee Wallace, Julie Brown, Gene Simmons, and others to be announced.

Supporters of this membership drive for In IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART III will not only help enable the film production for this final chapter, but will also become members of an exclusive Video Club — in honor of the programs from the bygone video store days — and be welcomed to participate an unique co-curating experience that will decide the films and themes featured in the documentary.

Membership Merchandise Includes:

● IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART III Blu-ray w/ slipcase and inlay booklet
● 3 exclusive IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART III (16.5” x 23.4”)
● Collectible enamel pin (while supplies last)
● 12-month membership engagement program and schedule
● Exclusive Video Club Membership Card

Optional Upgrades:
In Search of Darkness Blu-ray
In Search of Darkness: Part II Blu-ray
● Associate Producer, Producer and Executive Producer credits available
● Special 3x disc slipcase (Limited to campaign supporters of In Search of Darkness: Part 1 and 2)

IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART III is executive-produced by Robin Block and written/directed by David Weiner. “When we completed In Search of Darkness: Part II, I was afraid that we might have hammered the final nail into the ‘80s horror coffin,” Weiner says. “But the overwhelming encouragement and enthusiasm from fans for even more exploration and discussion of ‘80s horror goodness fills me with joy. There is an almost never-ending supply of dark and quirky films to mine from the dusty bottom shelves of our collective basement video stores. And this final, extended celebration of the era in IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART III may be the most nostalgic and heartfelt yet.”

CREATORVC CEO and executive producer Robin Block echoes Weiner: “Our mission is to provide backers with a truly immersive and interactive ’80s Horror experience that will last throughout the production lifecycle. Join us as we deep dive into the straight to video era and uncover the hidden treasure from the depths of the VHS archive. We offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate this unique era of horror cinema and for hardcore fans to co-curate the defining documentary opus.”

IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: PART III limited-time flash sale packages will be available from October 6th through midnight on Halloween, October 32st, 2021 only at 80sHorrorDoc.com.

 

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