{"product_id":"bunker-heights-dvd","title":"Bunker Heights (DVD) PREORDER","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCrime. Comedy. Creatures.\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBunker Heights\u003c\/i\u003e is a savage, genre-blending throwback that fuses crime thriller intensity with outrageous horror-comedy and creature-feature mayhem, channeling the anarchic spirit of 1980s and early 1990s cult cinema. Set in a decaying Midwestern city consumed by corruption, organized crime, and systemic violence, the film follows burned-out homicide detective Derek Tucker as what begins as a routine case spirals into a multi-layered nightmare involving a botched bank robbery, political assassination, and a monstrous secret lurking beneath the city streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing direct inspiration from cult classics such as \u003ci\u003eC.H.U.D.\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Return of the Living Dead\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTremors\u003c\/i\u003e, the film embraces practical creature effects, explosive set pieces, and irreverent humor, delivering a chaotic yet carefully constructed homage to vintage creature features. The tone shifts fluidly between hard-boiled crime drama and grotesque monster spectacle, creating a hybrid experience that balances satire, violence, and offbeat charm. The underground setting becomes both a literal and metaphorical descent, as Tucker uncovers a conspiracy that connects the city’s surface corruption to something far more horrific below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten and directed by award-winning independent filmmaker Drew Fortier—known for \u003ci\u003eHer Name Was Christa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDwellers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAttack of Life: The Bang Tango Movie\u003c\/i\u003e—the film reflects his signature DIY ethos and commitment to practical filmmaking. Produced on a reported $30,000 budget and filmed covertly across multiple states, the production maximizes its resources through inventive staging and effects work. Creature and practical FX are handled by Deryk Wehrley (\u003ci\u003eZombieland: Double Tap\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFear Clinic\u003c\/i\u003e), delivering tactile, old-school monster design that reinforces the film’s retro aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ensemble cast blends horror veterans and music icons, including Hannah Fierman (\u003ci\u003eV\/H\/S\u003c\/i\u003e), Chaney Morrow (\u003ci\u003eHaunt\u003c\/i\u003e), Paul T. Taylor (\u003ci\u003eHellraiser: Judgment\u003c\/i\u003e), alongside Violent J (Insane Clown Posse), Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), and David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth). Their performances contribute to the film’s unpredictable tone, combining genre credibility with countercultural energy. Portions of the film were shot at the reportedly haunted Old Historic Harriman Hospital, a location previously featured on paranormal television series such as \u003ci\u003eDestination Fear\u003c\/i\u003e, adding an additional layer of real-world atmosphere to the production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collector-oriented DVD release includes extensive supplemental material headlined by \u003ci\u003eAmateur Hacks: Making Bunker Heights\u003c\/i\u003e, an 80-minute feature-length documentary chronicling the film’s production from initial concept through post-production. Featuring nearly 30 cast and crew interviews—including contributions from Violent J, Vinnie Dombroski, and David Ellefson—the documentary provides a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and creative solutions involved in bringing the film to life. Additional features include optional English, Spanish, and French subtitles, enhancing accessibility for a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh from theatrical and festival screenings, \u003ci\u003eBunker Heights\u003c\/i\u003e stands as a raw, ambitious, and unapologetically chaotic entry in modern independent horror—an unfiltered collision of crime, comedy, and creature horror that proudly wears its cult influences on its sleeve while carving out its own identity.\u003c\/p\u003e         \u003ch2\u003eMedia\u003c\/h2\u003e         \u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DlbdqKPwx1k\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nvbNAZP11NQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e        \u003ch2\u003eBonus Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional English, Spanish, and French subtitles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmateur Hacks: Making Bunker Heights - The 80-minute feature-length documentary chronicling the production from conception through post-production with nearly 30 cast and crew interviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bellini Industries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horror\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106 mins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0       \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/13\/26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 760137217435\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"FORTIER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48608620478713,"sku":"MVD21743D","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/4889\/files\/MVD21743D.jpg?v=1782761028","url":"https:\/\/mvdshop.com\/products\/bunker-heights-dvd","provider":"MVD Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}