‘The Toolbox Murders’ (1978) 4K Restoration Coming From Blue Underground

Blue Underground is bringing one of the most shocking slashers of all time to 4K Ultra HD. We’re talking about the exploitation classic, The Toolbox Murders (1978). It’s coming your way in January 2022, fully restored from the uncut, original negative. Just wait until you see the special features!

Read on for the details!

From THE TOOLBOX MURDERS Blue Underground Press Release

Blue Underground invites you to ring in the New Year with one of the most sadistic and controversial slashers of all time. On January 18, the cult distributor plans to dust off the old toolshed with a brand-new release of The Toolbox Murders. Dennis Donnelly’s notorious exploitation classic makes its debut on 4K Ultra HD with a new Blu-ray combo that has been scanned in 4K 16-bit from the uncut original negative.

A violent string of murders terrorizes a small apartment complex in Los Angeles. The culprit is a mysterious masked man determined to use every tool at his disposal to make “immoral” women pay. Rooted in the Italian giallo, The Toolbox Murders quickly earned a reputation for its brutal violence and was labeled a “Video Nasty” in the UK. Despite this failed attempt at censorship, The Toolbox Murders has developed a devoted cult following in the decades following its release.

Here’s a look at the official key art!

Bonus Features Include:

• Ultra HD Blu-ray (2160p) and HD Blu-ray (1080p) Widescreen 1.66:1 feature presentations
• Audio: Dolby Atmos (English); 5.1 DTS-HD (English); 1.0 DTS-HD (English)
• NEW! Audio Commentary #2 with Film Historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
• Audio Commentary #1 with Producer Tony DiDio, Director of Photography Gary Graver and Star Pamelyn Ferdin
• NEW! Drill Sergeant – Interview with Director Dennis Donnelly
• NEW! Tools Of The Trade – Interview with Star Wesley Eure
• Subtitles: English SDH, Francais, Espanol
• NEW! Flesh And Blood – Interview with Actress Kelly Nichols
• I Got Nailed In THE TOOLBOX MURDERS – Interview with Actress Marianne Walter
• NEW! Slashback Memories – David Del Valle Remembers Cameron Mitchell
• NEW! ‘They Know I Have Been Sad’ – Video Essay by Film Historian Amanda Reyes and Filmmaker Chris O’Neill
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spot
• Radio Spots
• NEW! Poster & Still Gallery

Super cool! This baby is loaded!

You can pre-order your copy now from Amazon. The film releases on January 18!

A slasher classic, for sure! What do you think? Will you be adding this one to your collection? Tell us in the comments!