Lionsgate’s $55.3 million-grossing horror film The Haunting in Connecticut starring Virginia Madsen debuted as the No. 1 DVD and Blu-ray Disc seller this week, according to Rentrak. The rental charts, however, were still dominated by Summit Home Entertainment’s Knowing, which topped the DVD and Blu-ray rental charts.
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Wanted to give a quick update to remind you supernatural hit “The Haunting in Connecticut” out in stores this week and available on DVD, Two-Disc DVD and Blu-ray so don’t forget to buy your copy!
Bonus Materials includes:
* Commentary by Director Peter Cornwell, co-writer Adam Simon, producer Andrew Trapani and editor Tom Elkins
* Director Peter Cornwell and actors Virginia Madsen and Kyle Gallner
* Deleted scenes with optional director commentary
* Two Dead Boys: Making of The Haunting in Connecticut
* The Fear is Real: Re-Investigating the Haunting
* Memento Mori: The History of Post Mortem Photography
* Anatomy of a Haunting
* Digital Copy
On July 14, 2009, Lionsgate Home Entertainment will release The Haunting in Connecticut on DVD, Two-Disc DVD and Blu-ray.
The movie stars Virginia Madsen and revolves around the tale of a family’s move to Connecticut for the sake of their young boy with cancer. When malicious supernatural acts begin occurring within their new confinements, they call on the Catholic Church to check out the haunting that has partaken in their new domicile, a former mortuary.
It will contain bonus materials and extra features, and the DVD will be available for the MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) of $29.95, while the Two-Disc Special Edition will run at the MSRP of $34.98. The Blu-ray will cost $39.99.
The Haunting in Connecticut releases will feature the following bonus materials:
* Commentary by Director Peter Cornwell, co-writer Adam Simon, producer Andrew Trapani and editor Tom Elkins
* Director Peter Cornwell and actors Virginia Madsen and Kyle Gallner
* Deleted scenes with optional director commentary
* Two Dead Boys: Making of The Haunting in Connecticut
* The Fear is Real: Re-Investigating the Haunting
* Memento Mori: The History of Post Mortem Photography
* Anatomy of a Haunting
* Digital Copy
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A cool and classic beauty with a vibrant blonde mane and an exuberant flair for the dramatic, talented actress Virginia Madsen is one of Hollywood is most versatile and unique actresses. Not only did she received amazing reviews for her Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated performance in Sideways but this Independent Spirit Award-winning actress has an illustrious resume of roles alongside the most notable and respected actors in the business.