FleshEater (1988) (4K UHD + Blu-ray)

UHD:

Commentary features cinematographer Simon Manses, composer Erica Manses, and producer Andrew Sands.

Blu-ray:

Commentary features cinematographer Simon Manses, composer Erica Manses, and producer Andrew Sands.

"Zombie Nosh, LLC" (19:35, HD) is an interview with producer Andrew Sands, who's refreshingly excited to explore the production history of "FleshEater." The interviewee details the inspiration for the movie, with director Bill Hinzman trying to cash in on zombie excitement surrounding the colorization of "Night of the Living Dead." As a high school student, Sands worked in the same building as George Romero, getting to know the filmmaker, and he was eventually hired on "FleshEater," doing so many odd jobs he was turned into a producer without his knowledge. Anecdotes are shared about the shoot and its low-budget restraints, and Sands reveals how the endeavor truly is a Hinzman family effort. He closes with some information concerning the creation of the main title sequence.

"All Roads Lead Back to 'FleshEater'" (18:32, HD) is an interview with cinematographer Simon Manses, who worked on George Romero's "Amusement Park" as a camera assistant, offered a quick moviemaking education during the shoot. Manses would go on to work on "Knightriders" and "Creepshow," eventually getting a job on "FleshEater." The interviewee details the on-the-fly production experience, discussing several challenges and mishaps, also spotlighting his own cameo in the feature.

"Crushed Pink Grapefruit Brain" (14:40, HD) is an interview with special makeup effects artist Jerry Gergley, who took his love of Dick Smith and Tom Savini and turned it into a career, finding his way in L.A. during the 1980s. Dealing with production disasters, Gergley found his way to "FleshEater" to do some quick work for Bill Hinzman, making up gory sights for the picture. Technical achievements are shared, and props that survived the years are displayed, with Gergley sharing his pride in the film.

"Family of Flesh Eaters" (9:25, HD) is an interview with Heidi Hinzman, daughter of Bill and actress in "FleshEater." Only a child when she appeared in the feature, Hinzman recalls the shoot as fun times for a kid, loving the atmosphere of low-budget moviemaking and the opportunity to be squibbed. Hinzman delves into her father's professional and cult legacy, getting emotional when discussing how much he enjoyed fan interactions and fame.

"The Family Continues" (7:27, HD) is an interview with Bonnie Hinzman, who was married to Bill for 39 years. She explores her early time with Bill and George Romero, watching their professional relationship develop. She also tracks Bill's career as he worked on solo moviemaking projects, admitting she had sporadic involvement with "FleshEater."

"Carnage in Compositions" (7:30, HD) is an interview with composer Erica Manses, who was selected for the job due to her access to instruments, using her music education to develop themes for the movie. Technical challenges with the low-budget effort are also detailed.

"Meatballs and Missing Actors" (8:01, HD) is an interview with unit manager Paul Giorgi, who carried a Pittsburgh connection to the George Romero legacy, soon finding employment in "FleshEater." Production challenges are recalled, with one member of the cast simply disappearing, never to be seen again. And the budget was so tight, Giorgi was in charge of maintaining a "meatball quota" during meal breaks.

"Minor Budget Majorette" (7:05, HD) is an interview with hair stylist/makeup artist Terrie Godfrey, who was fresh out of beauty school when she attempted to find a BTS job on Bill Hinzman's "The Majorettes," ending up with the leading role. Godfrey shares many memories of Hinzman, and recalls her struggles with the low-budget reality of "FleshEater."

"To Live and Die in PA" (8:57, HD) is an interview with actor John Mowod, who recalls his initial meeting with Bill Hinzman, also going into the director's influence during the "FleshEater" shoot, helping his cast with the filmmaking process.

Still Gallery (9:52) collects BTS snaps, publicity shots, film stills, and VHS cover art.