Revisiting ‘Tourist Trap’ the Weirdly Unnerving & Comical 70s Slasher

One of the best but understated horror directors of our time, Marcus Nispel, is finally going to see a 4K release of his 2009 remake of Friday the 13th. After the success of his remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the Hollywood machine hired him to reboot another iconic horror movie, Friday the 13th.

With his visual style and ability to flesh out the Jason lore, Nispel created a crisp, honest and gruesome entry into the beloved slasher. Perhaps by his hand or at the advice of studio execs, the film was trimmed, leaving a few plotholes in the finished product and robbing viewers of seeing more of Nispel’s exquisite storytelling. Thankfully this release includes a director’s cut and some deleted scenes.

You can pre-order your copy at Arrow Video HERE.

According to JoBlo, here is what you can expect from this glorious collector’s 4K edition of the underrated reboot:

“In 2003, director Marcus Nispel made a lasting impression on horror fans with his box-office-topping remake The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Six years later, he turned his camera to another slasher icon, none other than the hulking masked killer Jason Voorhees, in his gore-soaked remake of Friday the 13th.

A group of oblivious teenagers choose Camp Crystal Lake as the destination for a weekend getaway. Among them, the young Clay Miller (Jared Padalecki, Supernatural) is not looking for fun and frolics, but for his sister Whitney who disappeared around the lake six weeks earlier. The trip turns into a waking nightmare as the bloodthirsty Jason emerges from the shadows, wielding a deadly machete and out for blood. Cut off from civilization, these youths discover too late that Crystal Lake bears the scars of a violent past as they uncover the terrifying events that spurred the masked killer’s quest for violent vengeance.

Nispel’s taut direction and the stunning cinematography by Daniel Pearl – whose credits include the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre as well as the remake – bring a fresh and terrifying new perspective to the infamous hockey-masked maniac, sure to bring chills and thrills to even hardened horror veterans!”

And here’s the list of product features:

4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

Two cuts of the film, the Theatrical Cut (97 mins) and the extended Killer Cut (105 mins)
Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin
Limited edition Greetings from Crystal Lake Postcard
Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Matt Konopka and Alexandra West
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin

DISC ONE: THEATRICAL CUT

4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the Theatrical Cut
Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio sound
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new audio commentary by director Marcus Nispel
Brand new audio commentary by writers Mark Swift and Damian Shannon
Brand new interview with director Marcus Nispel
Brand new interview with writers Mark Swift and Damian Shannon
Brand new interview with cinematographer Daniel Pearl
A Killer New Beginning, an exclusive video essay about why horror fans shouldn’t fear remakes, what 2009’s Friday the 13th remake gets right, and why the film serves as a perfect template for future franchise remakes by film critic Matt Donato
Excerpts from the Terror Trivia Track
The Rebirth of Jason Voorhees archival featurette
Hacking Back / Slashing Forward archival featurette
The 7 Best Kills archival featurette
Deleted scenes
Original teaser, trailer and TV spots
Electronic press kit
Image gallery

DISC TWO: KILLER CUT

4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of the Killer Cut
Original 5.1 DTSHD Master Audio sound
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Brand new audio commentary by film critics Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson

A new Friday the 13th release with new special features means this is a must-buy for me. Will you be picking up a copy of the 4K release of Friday the 13th (2009)? Let us know by leaving a comment below.