The Munsters get the Blu-ray treatment this July with Munster, Go Home coming to Blu-ray from Fabulous Films on 25th July 2022.
Munster, Go Home features the first family of fright in this 1966 full length feature film.
Having starred in the popular sitcom series from 1964 -1966 Herman (Fred Gwynne), Lily (Yvonne De Carlo), Grandpa (Al Lewis), Eddie (Butch Patrick) and Marilyn (Debbie Watson) hit the big screen for the first time in Munster, Go Home.
Produced and co-written by series creators Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher (Leave It to Beaver), this satire of American suburban life features British comedians Terry Thomas and Hermione Gingold, legendary horror star John Carradine and Family Feud host Richard Dawson.
The Munsters achieved higher Nielsen ratings than the similarly macabre family of the time The Addams Family. In 1965 it was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series but lost to The Rogues starring David Niven which was cancelled after one season.
After 70 episodes The Munsters was also cancelled after ratings dropped due to competition from the Batman TV Series. The film was produced immediately after the television series completed filming; it included the original cast apart from Marilyn, who was played by Debbie Watson replacing Pat Priest from the series.
The movie was released in technicolor unlike the black & white TV series. The hope was that the film would introduce the series to the world in advance of negotiating future syndication rights. The film was released in the United Kingdom at the end of December 1966 as support for Norman Wisdom’s movie Press For Time (1966).
The instrumental theme song, titled The Munsters‘ Theme, was composed by composer/arranger Jack Marshall and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1965.
Synopsis:
Herman becomes Lord Munster when he inherits an estate from an English uncle. With Spot guarding 1313 Mockingbird Lane, Herman leaves his job at Gateman Goodbury & Graves Morticians for Munster Hall, he uncovers a counterfeit ring, and upholds the family honour driving his Drag-u-la special in the annual road race.
Cast: Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis, Butch Patrick
Extras: Theatrical Trailer
Munster, Go Home comes to Blu-ray from Fabulous Films on 25th July 2022.