Blu-ray, DVD Release: Robot Monster

Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: July 25, 2023
Price: DVD $20.47, Blu-ray $25.58
Studio: Bayview Entertainment

From 1953, Robot Monster, one of the most delirious, and delightful 3-D films of the Golden Age, arrives in a showcase edition loaded with extras!

A cosmic catastrophe has wiped out humanity, and now the last six survivors must outwit that strangely iconic alien menace, Ro-Man (George Barrows). Taking orders from the pitiless Great Guidance, Ro-Man wavers in his pursuit of human annihilation when he falls in love with a girl (Claudia Barrett). Can dashing young Roy (George Nader) save her?

To mark the milestone 70th anniversary of this all-time sci-fi classic, the 3-D version of Robot Monster has been painstakingly and masterfully restored from complete 35mm archival 3-D elements by the talented archivists at the 3-D Film Archive, the leading experts in vintage stereoscopic film restoration.

The Robot Monster Blu-ray restoration is presented in both BD3D (for those with the necessary equipment) and compatible anaglyphic 3-D which will play on any system or monitor, plus in standard 2-D as well. In addition, one pair of red/cyan anaglyphic glasses is included. 

Here’s complete bonus feature breakdown for each format:

3-D BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE 

• STARDUST IN YOUR EYES(1953) – Robot Monster’s original prologue starring Slick Slaven aka Trustin Howard. New 4K scan from the left/right 35mm master positives.
• MEMORIES OF A POOPED-OUT PINWHEEL(2022) – Greg Moffett shares his personal recollections of filming on location over a period of four days in March 1953.
• TRAVELS THROUGH TIME & SPACE(2023) – Newly curated vintage slide presentation from Stereoscopic Anthropologist, Hillary Hess
• ADVENTURES IN 3-D(1953) – Newly restored Golden Age 3-D Comic Book, presented in association with Carl Scheckel at Carl’s Comix.
• Plus additional trailers, vintage shorts, and a restoration demo!

2-D BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE 

• SAVING SLICK(2023) – Sean Thrunk’s new documentary short explains how 1950’s nightclub comedian Slick Slaven is reminded of his long-forgotten act and identity when his lost 3-D film is revived in 2003.
• JOE DANTE, TRAILERS FROM HELL(2013) – 1956 MONSTER FROM MARS reissue trailer hosted by Joe Dante, courtesy of Trailers from Hell
• MISTAKES & INNOVATIONS(2023) – Bob Furmanek describes the original day-for-night footage and Phil Tucker’s innovative use of “Double Film” aka “3-D Blinkey.”
• RESCUING RO-MAN(2023) – This documentary short by filmmaker Sean Thrunk tells how an accidental discovery of two forgotten 35mm prints in 1990 saved the only complete 3-D footage.
• FEATURECOMMENTARY TRACK (2022) with Greg Moffett, Mike Ballew, Eric Kurland and Lawrence Kaufman.
• WASI A MAN (2022) – New song by The Other Favorites, aka Josh Turner and Carson McKee, played during the post-feature restoration credits and memorabilia gallery.
• MEMORABILIA GALLERY(2023) – Created by Charles Barnard with original newspaper ads, posters, lobbycards and publicity photographs.
• BELA LUGOSI –YOU ASKED FOR IT (July 27, 1953) – Appearance on live television, newly restored.