A Bone-Chilling New Thriller From the Writer and Director of the Horror Phenomenon Saw

A Bone-Chilling New Thriller From the Writer and Director of the Horror Phenomenon Saw

Dead Silence

Own the Unrated Editions Too Horrifying for Theaters

And Oozing with Spine-Tingling Extras

Available on DVD and HD DVD Combo Disc June 26, 2007

From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A small town steeped in unthinkable evil is the setting for the latest scream fest from the duo behind the hugely popular horror film Saw, when Dead Silence comes to DVD and HD DVD on June 26, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Director James Wan and writer Leigh Whannell have created a shockingly frightening story with a contemporary edge that keeps viewers glued to the screen until the last horrifying moment. Starring Ryan Kwanten ("Summerland") as a young man caught up in a terrifying supernatural nightmare, the film features a talented supporting cast including Donnie Wahlberg (Saw II and III), Amber Valletta (Premonition) and Bob Gunton (Fracture). Available in Unrated versions on both DVD and HD DVD Combo Disc, Dead Silence comes with killer bonus features, spotlighting some of the most bloodcurdlingly gruesome footage ever filmed, deleted scenes too terrifying to be shown in theaters and a shocking alternate ending. Dead Silence builds relentlessly to what John Monaghan of the Detroit Free Press called "A Saw-like twist at the end." The DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP, and the HD DVD Combo Disc is $ 39.98 SRP.

FRIGHTENINGLY ENJOYABLE BONUS FEATURES

The Dead Silence DVD and HD DVD Unrated editions are loaded with spine-tingling extras that bring this classic ghost story to life including:

   -- Shocking Alternate Opening and Ending!    -- Deleted Scenes    -- The Making of Dead Silence - Go behind the scenes with masters of      horror James Wan and Leigh Whannell for an inside look at the making of      this terrifying film.    -- Mary Shaw's Secrets - This mini-feature documents the artistry and      craft behind the creation of the ghoulish visage of the ghostly Mary      Shaw.    -- Evolution of Visual FX - Follow the progress of the movie's remarkable      special effects sequences from previews to dailies to their finished      appearance in the film.    -- "We Sleep Forever" a new music video featuring shock rocker Aiden.                                   SYNOPSIS    You Scream. You Die.    Dare to unlock the deadly curse of Mary Shaw ...   

From the writer and director of SAW comes a new thriller of relentless terror! Ever since Mary Shaw was hunted down and killed, the small town of Ravens Fair has been haunted by horrific deaths. When a local's wife is brutally murdered, he returns home to unravel the terrifying legend of Mary Shaw and the reason why when you see her, you should never, ever scream.

   For more information please visit: http://www.deadsilencemovie.net/    CAST AND FILMMAKERS   Directed By:  James Wan   Written By: Leigh Whannell   Produced By: Mark Burg, Gregg Hoffman, Oren Koules   Director of Photography: John R. Leonetti   Editor: Michael N. Knue   Production Designer: Julie Berghoff   Costume Designer: Denise Cronenberg   Music: Charlie Clouser   Cast: Ryan Kwanten, Amber Valletta, Donnie Wahlberg, Bob Gunton, Michael   Fairman    TECHNICAL INFORMATION   DVD   Street Date:  June 26, 2007   Pre-Order Close: May 22, 2007   Copyright: 2007 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.   Price: $29.98 SRP (DVD); $39.98 SRP (HD DVD Combo)   Selection Number: 61028848  (R-Rated DVD); 61028849 (Unrated DVD);   61101326 (HD DVD)   Running Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes   Layers: Dual Layer DVD/HD-30   Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1   Rating: R (horror violence and images); Unrated   Technical Info:     -- English: Dolby Digital 5.1     -- Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French   

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    CONTACTS     Universal Studios Home Entertainment    Evan Fong    Executive Director, Publicity    818-777-5540    Evan.Fong@nbcuni.com     Kelly Castell    Manager, Broadcast Publicity    (818) 777-0549    Kelly.castell@nbcuni.com     Scott Lyons    Manager, Print Publicity    818-777-0523    Scott.Lyons@nbcuni.com     Nicole Canizales    Manager, Online Publicity     (818) 777-0115    Nicole.canizales@nbcuni.com     www.deadsilencemovie.net  

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CONTACT: Evan Fong, Executive Director, Publicity, +1-818-777-5540,
Evan.Fong@nbcuni.com, or Kelly Castell, Manager, Broadcast Publicity,
+1-818-777-0549, Kelly.castell@nbcuni.com, or Scott Lyons, Manager, Print
Publicity, +1-818-777-0523, Scott.Lyons@nbcuni.com, or Nicole Canizales
Manager, Online Publicity, +1-818-777-0115, Nicole.canizales@nbcuni.com, all
of Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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