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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Brianna Miller) was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

VHSHITFEST has been uncovering and releasing movies on video for over a decade, across DVD and VHS, and is now moving into blu-ray, with the same goal to showcase the most unique, crazy, and obscure movies that they've discovered through years of collecting VHS, allowing even more people to actually be able to experience these nearly lost gems in the best versions possible.

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Created by real life security guards, Wayne Spitzer and Andy Kumpon, Dead of Night is an ambitious supernatural shot-on-video TV series that aired on Spokane cable-access from 1994-1997. Dead of Night feels like David Lynch directing The X-Files and VHShitfest could not be prouder to present this unique series (in its entirety) for the first time.

directed by: Wayne Spitzer, Andy Kumpon
starring: Wayne Spitzer, Andy Kumpon
1994-1997 / 300 min (combined) / 1.33:1 / English DTS HD-MA 2.0

Additional info:

2-Disc Region Free Blu-ray
All 12 Original Episodes
Previously Unreleased Episode "Tool"
Select Commentaries
Interview with Wayne Spitzer and Andy Kumpon
Oral History of Dead of Night
Behind the Scenes Footage
Archival News Segments
Six Short Films
And More!
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.5421686 / 5 from 83 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Dead of Night is a unique supernatural shot-on-video TV series from 1994-1997, now available on Blu-ray. It features inter-dimensional adventures and a variety of dangerous creatures. The series is praised for its originality and is a must-have for fans of obscure and cult movies.

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Lo-fi Show (20%): Many customers expressed appreciation for the fantastic Lo-fi show and the fantastic sci fi horror cable access show.
Series Enjoyment (14%): It was reported by customers that the series is enjoyable and great, making it an excellent purchase.

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Review highlights

"Great unknown SOV tv series before the days of XFiles and maybe the original Twin Peaks." — Chad G.
"Super excited to check out an SOV show, looks great!" — Spenser Y.
"Really fun show that was worth the buy!" — Matthew B.

Reviews

Pure Fun

"A lovely trip back in time to making fun videos with your friends. Great selection of bonus features as well. Awesome to see this stuff preserved, would love to see more from these creators."

— Travell B. (5/5)

One of a kind tv series

"So amazing to discover this series that was filmed right in my backyard! The extras are amazing and the bonus episodes that were previously unreleased are very cool. Think low budget X files meets the atmosphere of Twin Peaks, all done on a shoestring budget of course. My wife and I loved working our way through the episodes."

— Elijah K. (5/5)

Captures that great feeling of

"Captures that great feeling of just grabbing whatever camera and not being afraid to chase even the loftiest ambitions. I watched this whole disc mostly late at night and found it creates a fantastic little escapist mood that way, especially when its infectious theme song kicks in each time."

— Dustin B. (4/5)

SOV

"incredibly ambitious, shot-on-video supernatural TV series that delivers a heavy dose of creative weirdness and pure cable-access charm."

— Kevin G. (5/5)

Wild Stuff

"Truly unique piece of outsider art. Everybody here seems like a fun hang."

— Robin F. (5/5)

Cable Access Weirdness Preserved

"A wild VHSHITFEST discovery. A Spokane cable-access supernatural series about security guards fighting inter-dimensional monsters sounds almost too specific to be real, which is exactly the charm. The whole “Lynch meets The X-Files on no budget” vibe makes this feel like genuine lost-TV treasure."

— Danny W. (5/5)

Superb low-budget SOV series

"Being in the UK, I’d not heard of or seen any of this series previously. So when I saw it was available as a PL release, I knew I would enjoy it. It’s superb low-budget entertainment with some good gory scenes. Looking forward to watching the second disc with the various extras, Superb slipcover and artwork."

— Andrea M. (5/5)

Low Budget Ambitious Fun

"Dead of Night is a moody, low-budget horror anthology that leans into atmosphere and classic genre vibes. Wayne Spitzer and Andy Kumpon keep things simple, focusing on eerie setups and unsettling moments rather than big effects. It’s a rough-around-the-edges watch, but there’s a genuine passion for horror here that makes it enjoyable for fans of indie fright films."

— Shawn M. (4/5)

Acquired Taste, But If You Appreciate DIY Passion This is for You!

"This public access show is an acquired taste. BUT if you appreciate DIY-style passion and people that just make something because they wanted to, DEAD OF NIGHT is an achievement and worth a watch. Also check out the bonus features including audio commentary for select episodes!"

— Joseph M. (4/5)

A Beautifully Restored Horror Anthology Classic

"Dead of Night is a wonderfully eerie anthology that has earned its reputation as a horror classic. The interconnected stories create a growing sense of unease, and each segment brings something different to the table, making the whole film feel like a fascinating oddity even decades later. The famous ventriloquist sequence is especially effective and still manages to unsettle. The restoration is excellent, preserving the film’s rich black-and-white photography while improving clarity and contrast. Grain looks natural, and the presentation respects the original cinematic look without feeling overly processed. There’s also a surprising amount of fun in revisiting an anthology that helped shape so many horror films that followed. The variety of stories keeps the pacing fresh, and it’s easy to appreciate the creativity and influence of the film today. Overall, this is an outstanding release of a landmark horror anthology and an essential addition for classic horror fans."

— Tim L. (5/5)