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Double Feature Blu-Ray “BLOOD OF THE CHUPACABRAS” Becomes Available Next Month

Releasing September 27 from Visual Vengeance, a double feature release of director Jonathan Mumm’s shot-on-video Crypto Creature Features BLOOD OF THE CHUPACABRAS (2003) and its sequel REVENGE OF THE CHUPACABRAS (2005)

The double feature Blu-ray includes the Blockbuster Video shelf staples Blood of the Chupacabras (2003) and its sequel Revenge of the Chupacabras (2005). Both SOV features include a healthy amount of new and archival bonus material.

BLOOD OF THE CHUPACABRAS (2003):  A group of local townsfolk are led by a treasure hunter into a nearby mine in search of gold but encounter a vampiric Chupacabra monster and the townsfolk that the beast has turned into murderous slaves.

REVENGE OF THE CHUPACABRAS (2005): A detective in search of a missing college student is lured by a madman into the lair of the fabled Chupacabras monster and he and several locals must face off against this early CGI monstrosity.  

Info and Select Bonus Features:
– First time ever available on Blu-ray
– Archival SD masters from original Betacam tapes
– New audio commentaries on both films with director Jonathan Mumm
– Archival behind-the-scenes features
– Blooper reels
– Archive video from premiere and festival appearances
– Limited Edition Slipcase by Earl Kessler — FIRST PRESSING ONLY
– Collectible Mini-poster
– ‘Stick your own’ VHS sticker set
– And More

 

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