Return to House on Haunted Hill: Discover True Evil on DVD October 16, 2007

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Premiere, the direct-to-consumer production arm for Warner Bros. Pictures and Warner Home Video, creaks open the doors for the highly anticipated sequel Return to House on Haunted Hill, produced by Joel Silver’s genre banner, Dark Castle Entertainment. A roller-coaster ride of terror, the film exhumes the evil spirit of Dr. Vannacutt and his diabolical nurses and orderlies. Unimaginable horrors are unleashed on a whole new group of unsuspecting victims on October 16, 2007, just in time for Halloween. Made for those who think they can handle a slaughterhouse of blood, gore and terror, the film will be released in R-Rated, Unrated and HD/BD Unrated Disc versions.

From award-winning director Victor García (El Ciclo), Return to House on Haunted Hill features an ensemble cast including Amanda Righetti (“Entourage,” “The O.C.”), Erik Palladino (“CSI,” “Over There,” “ER”), Cerina Vincent (“Bones,” “Toxic,” Cabin Fever), Tom Riley (I Want Candy), Andrew Lee Potts (Primeval) and Steven Pacey (“Spooks”). Horror icon Jeffrey Combs (House on Haunted Hill) reprises his role as the evil Dr. Vannacutt.

“Return to House on Haunted Hill is a thrilling, edge-of-the seat ride that will allow fans to unleash their imaginations in the same vein as the original Vincent Price film, appealing to true die-hard horror fans,” said Diane Nelson, President of Warner Premiere. “This is the first title tied to the Warner Premiere partnership with Joel Silver’s Dark Castle Entertainment and the hands-on guidance of Joel and director Victor García has delivered a truly entertaining horror film unlike what has been seen before from direct-to-DVD titles. We are prepared to deliver a truly unique DVD with never before used Navigational Cinema technology to offer an interactive viewing experience supported by a comprehensive strategic marketing campaign to ensure success.”

Return to House on Haunted Hill is a sequel to the theatrical hit House on Haunted Hill, a remake of the Vincent Price horror classic from 1959. House on Haunted Hill (1999) starred Geoffrey Rush, Famke Janssen, Taye Diggs, Peter Gallagher, Chris Kattan, Ali Larter and Bridgette Wilson. The story revolved around a millionaire who offers a group of diverse people $1,000,000 to spend the night in a haunted house with a horrifying past. The film had a box-office gross of $41MM, and has sold-through over 1.1MM DVD units to date in the U.S.

“Timing is the key to all success and it is due time to unlock the doors to the House on Haunted Hill franchise with this technologically advanced sequel for Halloween. WHV has planned an extremely targeted marketing and promotional campaign that will drive awareness, as well as take advantage of this exciting time when high-def applications can be used in new ways to appeal to tech fans who want more from their DVD entertainment,” said Jeffrey Baker, General Manager and Senior Vice President of WHV Theatrical Catalog. “Our sales team will be providing incentives tailored specifically to retailers’ unique needs, which will allow for increased visibility in-stores. Additional marketing and promotional strategy will heighten consumer awareness and anticipation for the title.”

Return to House on Haunted Hill will be available as an Unrated DVD for $27.99 SRP. Both the R-Rated version and the Unrated version will be available in Widescreen formats. The HD/BD Unrated Disc will be available for $34.99 SRP.

SYNOPSIS

Sarah Wolfe was the only living survivor from the massacre at the Vannacutt Mansion, but no one believed her claims that ghosts were responsible for the gruesome murders that took place there. Now her recent and questionable suicide leaves her sister, Ariel, no choice but to devote herself to finding out who - or what - was responsible for her death. Ariel discovers that Sarah sent her the diary of the sadistic Dr. Vannacutt just before she died, offering clues to the diabolical evil that resides within the house. But the diary also makes Ariel a target in a deadly treasure hunt that leads a group of unwitting victims back to the Vannacutt Mansion, reawakening the terror imprisoned within the house on the hill.

This time, the house and the evil spirits inside are out to make sure that no one leaves alive.

DVD ELEMENTS

Unrated Version:

The DVD release of Return to House on Haunted Hill Unrated version is filled with terrifying special features including:

• Return to House on Haunted Hill Additional Scenes
• Character Confessions: Return to House on Haunted Hill Confessionals
• The Search for an Idol: Dr. Richard Hammer’s Quest
• Mushroomhead Music Video Simple Survival

HD/BD Version:

The DVD release of Return to House on Haunted Hill HD/BD Version will also feature interactive state-of-the-art Navigational Cinema which allows viewers to select alternate film sequences throughout the movie as it plays, enabling them to virtually create their own, personal film experience.

MARKETING SUPPORT

Return to House on Haunted Hill will be heavily supported by a national television, print and online media campaign, delivering more than 400 million impressions aimed at horror and technologically savvy fans. In addition, presence at horror conventions and film festivals leading up to release date and through the entire month of October will be key in capturing consumer attention.

The online marketing campaign for Return to House on Haunted Hill will kick off in the months prior to release to build pre-awareness to fans. The campaign will include an online destination website that will encourage viral activity.

Merchandisers and POP kits are available. Please contact your WHV rep for details.

BASICS

"R" Rated and "Unrated" DVD Price: $ 27.99 SRP

HD/BD "Unrated" DVD Price: $ 34.99 SRP

Street Date: October 16, 2007

Prebook: September 18, 2007

Languages: English, Spanish

"R" Rated DVD Catalog # 114675

"Unrated" DVD Catalog # 114676

HD "Unrated" DVD Catalog # 116989

BD "Unrated" DVD Catalog # 117460

CREDITS

Warner Premiere

Warner Premiere is Warner Bros. Entertainment’s new production company focused on the development, production and marketing of feature-length content for the growing direct-to-DVD market. Warner Premiere is committed to being at the creative forefront in the evolution of quality product in the direct-to-DVD business, creating material that exemplifies the commitment to story, production and brand equity for which Warner Bros. is known.

Warner Home Video

With operations in 90 international territories, Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video’s film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video, and New Line Home Entertainment.

For more information on this and other titles distributed by Warner Home Video, visit www.whvdirect.com.

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