From the Co-Writer and Co-Director of Horror Phenomenon 'The Blair Witch Project,' Comes a Shockingly Original and Terrifying New Film 'Altered'

From the Co-Writer and Co-Director of Horror Phenomenon 'The Blair Witch Project,' Comes a Shockingly Original and Terrifying New Film 'Altered'

Available on DVD December 19, 2006 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- A night of unforgettable terror comes back to haunt four old friends when "Altered" debuts on DVD on December 19, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Co-Writer and co-director Eduardo Sanchez revolutionized the horror film genre with his convention-shattering debut feature, "The Blair Witch Project." Experience his chillingly original new film "Altered," a story full of frightening twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the shocking finale.

Actors Brad William Henke ("Hollywoodland"), Adam Kaufman ("Taken"), Paul McCarthy Boyington and Michael C. Williams ("The Blair Witch Project") become caught up in a harrowing game of hide-and-seek with an alien life form hell-bent on destroying them. But in this life-and-death struggle with a terrifying and powerful creature, can they turn the tables and survive? "Altered," from the co-writer and co-director of "The Blair Witch Project," is sure to deliver a disquieting experience that you will never forget! The DVD is priced at $29.95.

SYNOPSIS

Experience the evolution of terror. From the co-writer and co-director of "The Blair Witch Project" comes this shocking story of four men determined to exact revenge against the savage alien life form that held them prisoner and killed their friend. But in this life-and-death game of hide-and-seek, will they be the ones who are found and destroyed? Prepare for the relentlessly harrowing journey that will leave you disturbed ... horrified ... "Altered."

For more information please visit: www.alteredmovie.com

CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Eduardo Sanchez
Written By: Jamie Nash from a story by Eduardo Sanchez and Jamie Nash
Produced By: Robin Cowie, Gregg Hale
Director of Photography: Steve Yedlin
Film Editor: Michael Cronin
Production Designer: Andrew White
Costume Designer: Emily Harris
Music By: Tony Cora, Exiquio Talavera
Cast: Paul McCarthy Boyington, Brad William Henke, Adam Kaufman,
Michael C. Williams, Catherine Mangan and James Gammon

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: December 19, 2006
Copyright: 2006 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.95 SRP
Selection Number: 62028660
Running Time: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
Layers: DVD5 5 (Single Sided)
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)
Rating: R (for Violence and Gore, and for Pervasive Language)
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, English SDH, French
and Spanish Subtitles

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CONTACTS

Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Vivian Mayer
Senior Vice President, Publicity
(818) 777-3594

Lea Porteneuve
Vice President, Publicity
(818) 777-1391

Craig Radow
Senior Manager, Publicity
(818) 777-4572

Kelly Castell
Assistant Manager, Broadcast Publicity
(818) 777-0549

http://www.alteredmovie.com/

Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

CONTACT: Vivian Mayer, Senior Vice President, Publicity,
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