The original Texas Chainsaw Massacre looks set for a Special Edition DVD release with a new audio commentary, additional extras and a digital remastering.

From Davis DVD through Cinematical comes the news of the September 26th release of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Ultimate Edition promising an anamorphic widescreen transfer (from a new high-definition transfer of the 16mm camera negative), along with new Dolby Digital mixes including a 5.1 mix. The bonus materials include...

...a new commentary track with stars Marilyn Burns, Alan Danziger, Paul A. Partain and Production Designer Robert A. Burns, a second track with Tobe Hooper, Director of Photography Daniel Pearl and Gunnar Hansen (ported over from Pioneer's release), deleted & alternate footage, trailers, TV spots, radio spots and still galleries. Making its Stateside debut on disc 2 is David Gregory's 2000 documentary "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Shocking Truth" with outtakes, the new "Flesh Wounds" featurette featuring new interviews with various cast & crew members, a tour of the house with Gunnar Hansen, plus other goodies.

Oh that does sound nice. I remember that this film was responsible for me not sleeping properly for quite some time, I would go to be and imagine that Leatherface was going to leap out my cupboard door...yes, I was way too young to watch it! Surely this is an instant purchase for horror fans?