A cult favorite among horror diehards, WNUF Halloween Special finally lands on Blu-ray — and while it doesn’t sparkle in high-def (intentionally!), that’s exactly the point. This isn’t a film that aims to look good. It aims to look right — like a worn-out VHS tape rescued from your childhood basement, complete with static bursts, fast-forward skips, and all the low-budget charm of a late-night local broadcast.

And it absolutely nails it.

As a Gen Xer who grew up watching polyester-clad anchors and Halloween specials sandwiched between ads for discount furniture and used car lots, this movie hit me like a haunted nostalgia bomb. It’s not just a film — it’s a full-on time capsule. Shot to resemble a taped-over 1987 broadcast from fictional station WNUF-TV28, it’s so pitch-perfect I had to double-check my old tapes to make sure I hadn’t recorded it myself.

The fake commercials? Brilliantly cheesy. The news segments? Painfully authentic. And the slow unraveling of the live ghost hunt at the infamous Webber House? Creepy in all the right ways. Frank Stewart, the smug anchor leading the investigation, is a glorious mash-up of Geraldo Rivera and your local weatherman trying to be edgy — and he’s perfect.

This isn’t polished horror. It’s proudly analog, gritty, and lo-fi. The kind of flick you throw on with friends who remember renting horror tapes based solely on how gnarly the cover art looked. It’s for those of us who recall when Halloween specials were a big deal — even if they aired at 10:30 PM and looked like they were shot in someone’s garage.

If you’re a Gen Xer with a soft spot for found footage, retro horror, and the weird magic of regional TV, WNUF Halloween Special is your jam. The Blu-ray doesn’t just preserve the film — it celebrates it. This isn’t just a movie. It’s an experience. A love letter to the haunted heart of the '80s. And yes, it deserves a spot on your shelf.

Home Video Distributor: Terror Vision
Available on Blu-ray - September 28, 2021
Screen Formats: 1.33:1
Subtitles: English
Video: 1080p
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Discs: Blu-ray Disc; single disc
Region Encoding: Locked to Region A

The WNUF Halloween Special Blu-ray is more than a physical release — it’s a resurrection of analog horror at its finest. For fans of lo-fi scares, VHS fuzz, and the golden age of late-night local TV, this disc delivers a lovingly curated experience that honors the film’s cult status while enhancing its accessibility for modern audiences.

Video

The WNUF Halloween Special Blu-ray walks a fine line between preservation and polish, and it does so masterfully. The 1080p transfer retains every bit of the film’s degraded VHS aesthetic — static bursts, tracking jitters, and tape warping — without compromising clarity. It’s a deliberate lo-fi presentation, but the restoration ensures these analog artifacts feel authentic rather than obstructive. The result is a viewing experience that’s immersive, nostalgic, and surprisingly crisp for a film that revels in its own decay.

Audio

Audio comes in both DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 and 5.1, giving viewers the option to immerse themselves in the faux-broadcast soundscape. The cheesy jingles, eerie ambient noise, and awkward news banter are all crisp and well-balanced, enhancing the illusion of a haunted TV transmission.

Supplements:

Collectors will appreciate the attention to detail in the packaging. The Terror Vision edition includes a limited slipcover designed by Sadist Art Designs, with only 2000 units produced — a must-have for analog horror completists.

Commentary:

• The commentary track on the WNUF Halloween Special Blu-ray is a treat for fans of DIY horror and analog nostalgia. Director Chris LaMartina, joined by co-writers and cast members, delivers a lively, behind-the-scenes look at the film’s creation, packed with anecdotes, technical insights, and plenty of laughs.

Special Features:

Bonus features are generous and thoughtfully curated:

• Director commentary by Chris LaMartina
• Behind-the-scenes featurettes
• Deleted scenes and extended commercials
• A retrospective on analog horror and the making of the film

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MPAA Rating: Unrated.
Runtime: 83 mins
Director: James Branscome; Shawn Jones; Chris LaMartina
Writer: Chris LaMartina; Jimmy George; Pat Storck
Cast: Paul Fahrenkopf; Aaron Henkin; Nicolette le Faye
Genre: Comedy | Horror | Found Footage
Tagline: The infamous 1987 live broadcast!
Memorable Movie Quote: "Yeah, uh, I was wondering if you could contact my dead grandmother and call her a bitch"
Theatrical Distributor: Camp Motion Pictures
Official Site:
Release Date: October 18, 2013
DVD/Blu-ray Release Date: September 28, 2021
Synopsis: A horror comedy with fake news and commercials section, that was filmed on old video cameras to make it look like a real VHS recording of a commercial television station's Halloween special from 1987.