Terror Vision will release two of Michael Paul Stephenson’s acclaimed documentaries on Blu-ray this November in a new two-disc set. Best Worst Movie (2009) and The American Scream (2012) will be presented in 1080p high definition across two region-free discs, housed in a limited-edition slipcover designed by Earl Kessler and capped at 2,000 copies. The set follows Terror Vision’s other recent announcements including Patchwork (2015) 3-Disc Deluxe Edition and Hide and Go Shriek in 4K UHD and Blu-ray.
Best Worst Movie (2009)
Stephenson’s Best Worst Movie explores the unlikely cult following of Troll 2, the 1990 fantasy-horror often called one of the worst films ever made. The documentary follows George Hardy, a small-town Alabama dentist who starred as the father in Troll 2. Nearly two decades later, Hardy reconnects with castmates, revisits the film’s chaotic production, and discovers how devoted fans transformed the movie into a midnight-movie phenomenon.
The American Scream (2012)
The American Scream shifts the focus to three families in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, who spend months transforming their homes into elaborate haunted houses for Halloween. The film highlights the artistry and obsession of the “home haunter” community, while also capturing the bonds and joy that come from shared creativity.
Special features
Terror Vision has loaded this release with an extensive lineup of extras:
- New interview with George Hardy
- Deleted scenes (36 minutes)
- Archival interview with Deborah Reed (13 minutes)
- Creative Screenwriter Filmmaker Q&A (82 minutes)
- Featurettes and shorts: Rolling Roadshow and Rude Pigeons (11 min), Troll Queen Tooth Repair (3 min), The Holy Grail of Bad Movies (7 min), Alamo Drafthouse PSA with George Hardy, Kingdom of the Goblins (4 min), Meat Noam Telnobody 2 (6 min), George Hardy Doesn’t Know My Name (4 min), music video (4 min)
- Trailers for Best Worst Movie and The American Scream
- Shocktail Hour’s Halloween Monster Mix
Bonus films
- Night of the Living Dead (1968) – 2K scan from 16mm archival print, with two commentary tracks (Stephanie Crawford & Brad Henderson; Mark Borchardt & Mike Schank)
- Nosferatu (1922) – 2K scan from 8mm archival print
- The Phantom of the Opera (1925, UK version) – 2K scan from 16mm archival print
- Trailer reels: Terror Vision, 70s horror, 80s horror
Final thoughts
With Best Worst Movie and The American Scream, Terror Vision pairs two documentaries that celebrate fandom, creativity, and the power of community. Packed with hours of bonus content, archival horror scans, and collectible packaging, this Blu-ray set is tailor-made for fans of cult cinema and Halloween traditions. Limited to 2,000 copies, it is available to pre-order now and ships in November.
