One of the first and best behind-the-scenes examinations of a horror classic returns as THE DEFINITIVE DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD hits DVD in November. We’ve got the scoop on the details and a first look at the art, and also for a French thriller called ASYLUM.

Synapse Films gave Fango the word that it will release DEFINITIVE DOCUMENT and ASYLUM November 13. THE DEFINITIVE DOCUMENT OF THE DEAD is a re-edited, remastered edition of Roy Frumkes’ portrait of George A. Romero, framed as a behind-the-scenes look at his 1979 classic DAWN OF THE DEAD. This version contains a wealth of new, exclusive material, including additional interviews with Romero’s family and friends, candid on-set footage from TWO EVIL EYES, LAND OF THE DEAD, DIARY OF THE DEAD and SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD and other surprises, plus a fresh audio commentary by Frumkes. ASYLUM, a 2008 French production a.k.a. I WANT TO BE A GANGSTER and directed by Olivier Chateau, is a psychological confinement/survival saga about a low-level crook (Julien Courbey) who aspires to rise through the criminal ranks but makes a deadly mistake and winds up chained to a tree, left to die with no food or water, and confronts predators both human and animal. Presented in 1.78:1 widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, the movie will be accompanied by a making-of featurette, the short film HOMER and the original promotional trailer. Retail price for each disc is $19.95.

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