DAVID "THE ROCK" NELSON COLLECTION VOLUME 2 - New on Blu-ray

Product Description: Dubbed “The Ed Wood of the 21st Century,” Des Plaines, Illinois-based former marine and Golden Gloves boxer turned gonzo filmmaker David “The Rock” Nelson has been churning out his bizarre and mesmerizing brand of backyard monster movies for over 30 years. Often playing multiple onscreen roles simultaneously while utilizing local friends, his parents, and his girlfriend Janet Okulanis as his co-stars, “The Rock” has amassed a robust SOV filmography and persevered undaunted in the face of nonexistent funds, unfavorable reviews, and outdated video equipment. Nelson’s work represents a singular viewing experience like no other, landing somewhere between the earnest monster romps of Paul Naschy and the eccentric video diaries of George Kuchar, where the filmmaker’s real-life day to day activities and interactions sometimes outweigh the forwarding of the narrative. Equipped with dime store rubber fright masks and his camcorder, David “The Rock” Nelson has unapologetically crafted a legacy that remains an inspirational testament to the spirit of fulfilling your cinematic dreams at any cost.

Over 4 1/2 years in the making and clocking in at a staggering 2 1/2 hour runtime, The Devil Ant from 1999 is considered by many to be Nelson's magnum opus and mission statement. When the sardine gobbling mad doctor (Nelson) and his absent minded assistant (also Nelson) dump a pail of nuclear waste into the nearby water supply, an ordinary ant (Nelson’s infamous dime store rubber toy) is transformed into an unstoppable, marauding menace! With Detective Rock (Nelson again) not-so hot on the trail, the radioactive ant (as well as David’s probing camcorder) wreaks havoc on the streets, restaurants, and horror conventions of Illinois as Nelson brazenly flings his rubber ant at unsuspecting civilians, exasperated friends and family members, and confused convention attendees and celebrities. Featuring “appearances” by cult film luminaries including Forest J. Ackerman, Roger Corman, Fred Olen Ray, Bill Hinzman, Conrad Brooks, John Russo, Carl J. Sukenick, and even former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton! Saturn’s Core is proud to present Nelson’s stream of consciousness SOV epic The Devil Ant along with a host of brain-smashing shorts and madness hand picked by “The Rock,” plus the 2007 feature length documentary Can’t Stop the Rock, and nearly 4 stinkin’ hours of doughnut dunking special features.

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Director: David "The Rock" Nelson

Starring: David "The Rock" Nelson, Janet Okulanis, Richard T. Crowe, Svengoolie

Genre: Horror

Runtime: 136 min

Rating: Not Rated

Language: English

Studio: Saturn's Core Audio & Video

Home Video Release Date: July 29, 2025

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Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Resolution: 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Region: Region Free

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Blu-ray: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

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Blu-ray: English SDH

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Region Free Blu-ray
“The Devil Ant” feature with optional introduction by director David “The Rock” Nelson
Audio commentary track featuring an interview with David “The Rock” Nelson conducted by Steven Turek on the DieCast Movie Podcast
“The Devil Ant” outtakes & extended scenes
“The Devil Ant” prop tour
Archival 2007 DVD intro / “Rock Talk” for “The Devil Ant”
“The Giant Fly” 1992 short film directed by David “The Rock” Nelson
“The Giant Fly” toy ad
“Can’t Stop the Rock” 2007 feature length David “The Rock” Nelson documentary directed by Christopher Kahler (73 min.)
Intermission / “Snack Bar” ad
Awards Tour
“The Rock’s” moviemaking tutorial
Trailers