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Special Collector's Edition Blu-ray, packed with hours of bonus content and features an exclusive slipcase and folded poster. The definitive documentary on one of the most iconic and sought after special effects artists in horror film history, whose genre-defining creations earned him the title "The King of Splatter." We follow Savini from his childhood in Pittsburgh and his tour of duty during the Vietnam War, leading into his legendary collaboration with George Romero (Dawn of the Dead, Creepshow) and beyond. Here. Savini is celebrated by his peers, friends and collaborators like Robert Rodriquez, Tom Atkins, Tony Todd, Greg Nicotero and more.

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Bonus Materials

• Over 4 hours of bonus content!
• Audio commentary with Tom Savini and director Jason Baker
• Tom's personal behind the scenes video archives: Featuring BTS footage from several classic horror films like Day of the Dead, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, From Dusk Til Dawn, Creepshow, Friday the 13th Part IV, and more
• Tom's behind the scenes personal video from directing Night of the Living Dead (1990)
• Excerpts from Tom's personal home movies
• Excerpts from Tom's personal video of Dracula - The Stage Show
• Optional English subtitles
• Chapter Selection
• Trailers
• Blu Ray Exclusive - Folded poster
• Blu Ray Exclusive - Illustrated Slipcase
• Two sided insert

Sales Points

• First time on home video - following a successful exclusive run on SHUDDER
• A behind the scenes look at several iconic horror films (Friday the 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Dawn of the Dead, From Dusk Til Dawn, etc.)
• Blu Ray features exclusive illustrated slipcase and folded poster
• Features several high profile interviews with horror royalty such as Alice Cooper, Greg Nicotero, Robert Rodriguez, Tony Todd, Tom Atkins, Doug Bradley, George Romero, Howard Berger, Corey Feldman and more!
• High profile horror fan visibility - Tom Savini is a revered icon

Press Quotes

A fascinating glimpse into one of the most iconic special effects make-up artists and filmmakers of our time. It is quite thorough yet never repetitive, as every minute is utterly absorbing.

     —Film Threat

Beautifully executed and a film that makes the highly talented, intriguing Tom Savini even more endearing.

     —Cryptic Rock

Tom Savini's fire appears impossible to extinguish, and 'Smoke and Mirrors' makes sure everyone can see how brightly that blaze burns.

     —Culture Crypt

Smoke and Mirrors has some worthwhile moments, especially for those with little to no knowledge of Savini, it does well to show why he is so revered in the genre.

     —Royale With Cheese

The importance of his contributions to cinema is never forgotten, but the value of the man over the work takes center stage.

     —UK Film Review

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini is both an intimate and amazing look at one of horror movie's greatest special effects masters as we get to see his life both on and off-screen, his influences, and his life as a family man as well.

     —Worldfilmgeek

An entertaining look at one of the ones who helped define a generation of horror filmmaking.

     —Sonic Cinema

A love letter to a man whose passion for gruesome fun has inspired thousands and touched millions.

     —Ginger Nuts of Horror

Recommended for anyone who knows the master's work...

     —JB Spins