Scream Factory Salutes Romero's DAY OF THE DEAD with a New 4K Restoration!!!

ROMERO'S FORMERLY UNDERAPPRECIATED ZOMBIE CLASSIC GETS AN INCREDIBLE 4K RELEASE ON JUNE 16TH!

You know, it's funny: A few months ago I was lamenting that Scream Factory's best days were seemingly behind them, as they've been focusing their efforts on putting out 4K UHDs of titles that were already in their catalog. (There's also been a lot of steelbook re-releases too! Ugh!)

And then they announced a 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition of DAY OF THE DEAD, a 4K UHD of a title that was already in their catalog...... and TOTALLY REDEEMED THEMSELVES!

Somehow the long-lost original interpositive for DAY OF THE DEAD was discovered last year by Radial Entertainment's Jeff Roland, leading to one of the most highly-anticipated physical media titles of 2026! My fellow collectors, the time is nigh to make a necessary 4K upgrade! But first, let us bask in the glow of the wonderful details of this upcoming 4-disc Collector's Edition!

Synopsis: In George A. Romero's third film in the saga of the undead, a small group of scientists and soldiers take refuge in an underground missile silo as they struggle to control the flesh-eating horror that walks the Earth above. But as tensions within the base reach their breaking-point, will the final battle for the future be fought among the living or have they forever unleashed the hunger of the dead?

Widely regarded as one of the most influential horror films ever made, DAY OF THE DEAD is the triumphant conclusion to George A. Romero's landmark Dead trilogy — the series that defined the modern zombie genre and forever changed the face of horror filmmaking.

The film stars Lori Cardille as the determined scientist Dr. Sarah Bowman, alongside Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato as the menacing Captain Rhodes, Richard Liberty, Jarlath Conroy, and Sherman Howard — whose portrayal of the domesticated zombie Bub remains one of the most iconic performances in horror history. Special make-up effects by the legendary Tom Savini pushed the boundaries of practical effects and set a new standard for the genre.

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | 101 minutes | Color | Region Free (4K Ultra HD Blu-ray) / Region A (Blu-ray)
Resolution - 2160p (4K UHD) & 1080p (Blu-ray)
Aspect Ratio - 1.85:1 Widescreen
Audio - English Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound, and 2.0 Dual Mono

 

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Extras:
DISC ONE (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)

NEW! 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL INTERPOSITIVE!

NEW! DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM!

NEW! DOLBY ATMOS TRACK!

NEW! Audio Commentary With Author Daniel Kraus And Film Critic Drew McWeeny!

Audio Commentary With Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson,  and Actress Lori Cardille!

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY)

NEW! 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL INTERPOSITIVE!

NEW! DOLBY ATMOS TRACK!

NEW! Audio Commentary With Author Daniel Kraus And Film Critic Drew McWeeny!

Audio Commentary With Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson, and Actress Lori Cardille!

DISC THREE (BLU-RAY)

• World's End: The Legacy of Day of the Dead – A Feature Length Documentary About The Making Of Day Of The Dead!

 
DISC FOUR (BLU-RAY)

• NEW! Interview With Actor Lori Cardille!
• NEW! Interview With Assistant to Tom Savini/Actor Greg Nicotero!
• NEW! Interview With Composer And First Assistant Director John Harrison!
• NEW! Interview With Founder Of The George A. Romero Foundation Suzanne Romero!
• NEW! Interview With Actor John Amplas!
• NEW! Interview With 2nd Unit Cameraman Ernest Dickerson!
• NEW! Interview With Filmmaker Tina Romero!
• NEW! Monster Mania: Restoring Day Of The Dead'!
• NEW! Stink of the Dead – Featurette!
• Underground: A Look Into The Day Of The Dead Mines
• Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Special Make-Up Effects Creator Tom Savini's Archives!
• Wampum Mine Promotional Video
• Photo Gallery
• Theatrical Trailers
• TV Spots
  
  

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

• Rigid slipcase packaging featuring exclusive 'Bub' artwork by Nathan Thomas Milliner!
• 12 collectible lobby cards! 

Over the years I've gone back and forth on which of Romero's classic zombie films I enjoy the most: NIGHT, DAWN, or DAY?! While I'm still inclined to choose DAWN as my absolute favorite, I respect the hell out of the eerie, and highly influential 1968 original, and have really come to love the third chapter in Romero's beloved zombie series! 

I'm legitimately excited for Scream Factory's upcoming 4K restoration of, what I used to (foolishly) believe, was the weakest entry in the LIVING DEAD franchise! With its wealth of extras and cool packaging, you better believe that I'm going to make certain that this Collector's Edition of DAY OF THE DEAD will be proudly displayed upon a shelf, right next to my deluxe 4K (Second Sight) release of DAWN! I just need to pre-order it ASAP!

Speaking of which.... the new DAY will dawn on Tuesday, June 16th, and it will likely cost you somewhere between $40 - $50! So be like me and pre-order this awesome set right now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, GRUV, or ORBIT DVD!

  

STOCK YOU VAULT: New Blu-rays & 4K Discs for the Week of 04/07/26!

 

Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

Hey gang! In an effort to streamline things from here on out, I've decided that I'm no longer going to separately list each week's Blu-ray and 4K discs. Instead, I'll just lump them all together and make a notation if the listed titles are 4K UHDs, which will make my life just a tad easier. With that being said, let's take a quick glance at what the boutique labels have in store for us this week!

MY PICK OF THE WEEK: DEATH SHIP (4K UHD) from Kino Lorber Studio Classics! This 2-disc set boasts a new 4K restoration of the film's theatrical cut (no such love for its extended version it would seem), plus a trio of new audio commentaries from several "film historians." All of the archival bonus features from previous releases seem to be included as well!

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Scream Factory has repackaged their previous DEER HUNTER 4K release in a shiny new Steelbook. If you already own the previous Shout Select release, then there's really no need to double dip. 
• Full Moon has remastered their classic sci-fi offering MANDROID, which is making its Blu-ray debut today. Sadly the disc is pretty bare bones - extras include some trailers and "Full Moon Video Zone" featurette. 
• Film Masters has just released a four-film MONSTER MAYHEM COLLECTION, which features MONSTER FROM GREEN HELL, FRANKENSTEIN'S DAUGHTER, GIANT FROM THE UNKNOWN, and THE BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS! All four films have been remastered in HD and both discs in this set also include multiple featurettes, plus feature-length audio commentaries for each film!
• The surprisingly mean-spirited Horror anthology V/H/S HALLOWEEN dropped today from Shudder. Bonus features for this title include a behind-the-scenes featurette, a deleted scene, a "Diet Phantasma" Commercial, and photo gallery. 
• If you're more in the mood for low-budget, indie, and/or shot-on-video fare, be sure to peep out the new stuff from SRS Cinema and Visual Vengeance!

 
THIS WEEK'S NEW BLU-RAY & 4K UHD TITLES!
After the Millennium (SRS Cinema)
Amityverse (SRS Cinema)
Amityville Death Toilet (SRS Cinema)
Carlito's Way (4K UHD - Limited Edition Steelbook - Universal)
Dagger of Kamui (AnimEigo)
Death Ship (Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
Death Ship (4K UHD - Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
The Deer Hunter (4K UHD - Limited Edition Steelbook - Scream Factory)
Farming Life in Another World: Complete Collection (Limited Edition Steelbook - Sentai)
Flaming Brothers (Eureka Entertainment)
The Helm (Liminal Films)
Mandroid (Remastered - Full Moon Features)
Mercy (MGM Studios)
Mercy (4K UHD - MGM Studios)
Monster Mayhem Collection (Special Edition - Film Masters)
Murder-Set-Pieces (4K UHD - Massacre Video)
The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo (Altered Innocence)
The Nullarbor Nymph (Liminal Films)
Orgy of the Dead 2 (MVD Visual)
The Paranormal (Visual Vengeance)
The Princess and the Dragon (Sindicado)
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass (KimStim)
Saurians (Collector's Edition - Visual Vengeance)
The Second Twin (Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
Space Rodent (SRS Cinema)
Terror Australis (Liminal Films)
V/H/S Halloween (Shudder)
Visual Bandits (SRS Cinema)
Wandering Ginza Butterfly Collection (Arrow Video)

 

THE GHOST GALLEON Sets Sail on 4K UHD on April 28th, 2026!

 

NEW VINEGAR SYNDROME SUB-LABEL 'BIZARRO,' BRINGS THE THIRD ENTRY OF 'THE BLIND DEAD' SERIES TO 4K UHD AT THE END OF THE MONTH!

Note: I am (now) fully aware that this title was already previously released to Limited Edition 4K UHD on Vinegar Syndrome's website a ways back! This press release is for the more widely-available "standard edition."

I try really hard these days to keep up to date on all things cinema-related (particularly anything to do with physical media), but real-life responsibilities keep diverting my attention away from the hobby I love so much. Which is why up until very recently, I didn't realize that Vinegar Syndrome brought another new sub-label into its fold, namely Bizzaro! 

In fact these guys are so new that this Blind Dead sequel 4K disc is only their second release (their first being A CANDLE FOR THE DEVIL)! Hopefully they catch on with collectors  because more Spanish Horror on Blu-ray and/or 4K UHD is never a bad thing! 

Synopsis: A publicity stunt gone horribly wrong strands two bikini-clad models in fog-shrouded waters where they encounter a ghostly galleon—the floating tomb of the undead Knights Templar, the Blind Dead. When the models vanish without a trace, a desperate rescue party boards the eerie ship only to find themselves trapped in a supernatural nightmare entwined with satanic cult rituals. Haunted by the sound-hunting, eyeless Templar corpses, the survivors must confront ancient curses and a relentless, otherworldly evil that blurs the boundaries between life and death.

Featuring a captivating cast including Jack Taylor (PIECES, COUNT DRACULA), Maria Perschy (THE PEOPLE WHO OWN THE DARK), and Bárbara Rey (THE NIGHT OF THE SORCERERS), THE GHOST GALLEON (1974) is the third chilling chapter in the cult Blind Dead saga. Written and directed by visionary Amando de Ossorio, it melds atmospheric Gothic horror with a surreal, dream-like quality and unforgettable undead mythology. Acclaimed by genre devotees for its eerie mood, and widely regarded as the most surprising film in the saga, this 4K restoration from the original camera negative brings the legendary Templar knights back to life—fully uncut and loaded with brand new and archival extras, making it essential viewing for fans of Euro-horror and supernatural terror.

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | 90 minutes | Color | Region A (Blu-ray) / Region Free (4K UHD)
Resolution - 1080p (Blu-ray) & 2160p (4K UHD)
Aspect Ratio - 1.85:1 Widescreen
Audio - Spanish & English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0

Extras:

• NEW! 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE!
• Original Spanish and English dub tracks, with newly translated English subtitles!
• NEW! A Childhood Discovery: An appreciation by Diego López-Fernández, creator of El buque maldito fanzine!
• NEW! A New Mythology in Spanish Horror: An interview with Sitges Film Festival director Ángel Sala on Amando de Ossorio's horror career!
• NEW! Unmasking the Templars: An interview with FX artist and film historian Antonio Garcinuño!
• Amando de Ossorio: The Last Templar — An archival documentary featuring Amando de Ossorio, Lone Fleming, Paul Naschy, and Jack Taylor, among other key figures of Spanish horror cinema!
• Alternate English-language titles.

The Blind Dead series occupies a weird middle ground with yours truly. I love the unique concept of the sightless, undead husks of the film's evil Knights Templar rising from the grave (and riding zombie horses no less!!!) to feast on the blood of the living. But holy hell, the often lethargic pacing and constant use of slow-motion (which seems unnecessary seeing as how the zombie knights already move as fast as molasses), coupled with the almost hypnotic (and highly atmospheric) soundtrack by Antón García Abril makes these classic horror films a real chore to sit through sometimes.

That being said, as the proud owner of Blue Underground's old DVD set of the films, I'm very much excited that (most of) the Blind Dead movies are being lovingly restored in 4K! While I'm personally holding out for a new 4K boxed set of de Ossorio's iconic films (might be a long wait since the rights seem to be all over the place at the moment), don't let that stop you from adding this disc to your collection!

Bizarro's new restoration of THE GHOST GALLEON is currently slated for an April 28th street date, and should cost you somewhere between $32 - $50. Naturally you can order a copy direct from VINEGAR SYNDROME, but it is also available from AMAZON and BULL MOOSE. (Surprisingly, there isn't a listing at DIABOLIK DVD just yet. Hmmm...) 

 

All Hail Lord Buckethead! HYPERSPACE is Coming to Blu-ray at the End of May!

TODD DURHAM'S OBSCURE SCI-FI COMEDY COMES TO BLU-RAY DISC ON MAY 26TH IN GLORIOUS 3D!

Almost a decade ago, I read online that a political candidate named Lord Buckethead was running for office in British Parliament. I thought it was absolutely hilarious. Even more so when I discovered that a.) he had run in previous elections, gaining more votes each time, and b.) was a character from an obscure STAR WARS parody called HYPERSPACE (aka GREMLOIDS, aka GREMLORDS)! 

Utilizing Cinemageddon (an invite-only torrent site that is a legit treasure trove of cinematic oddities) I managed to snag a VHS-rip of the film and I kind of fell in love with it. But after my initial viewing of HYPERSPACE, I never got around to watching it again. In fact, I had admittedly forgotten about its existence until I saw it suddenly pop up on a list of Kino Lorber's upcoming Blu-ray titles! I legit did a double-take, and got super excited! Finally, the masses would get a chance to discover this forgotten gem and, as an added bonus, experience it in legit 3-D! 

I'll admit that this title is a day one purchase for yours truly, but you may not be totally convinced. So let's take a closer look at Kino's upcoming disc to help you make up your mind!

Synopsis: HYPERSPACE is an irreverent, low budget '80s sci-fi comedy written and directed fresh out of film school by Todd Durham, the creator of the blockbuster HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA franchise. In his first starring role, Chris Elliott (GROUNDHOG DAY, CABIN BOY) plays Dr. William Hopper, a cocky UFO scientist on the trail of an evil Intergalactic Space Lord, who has unknowingly landed on the wrong planet, namely Earth in the rural South, where he bewilders the locals in his frustrated, hell-bent search for stolen radio transmissions and a space princess he had been pursuing. Will he and his alien minions meet their match when confronted by Hopper, some wily country folks, and the trigger-happy U.S. National Guard? Co-starring Paula Poundstone (INSIDE OUT).

Included, also in ultra-widescreen, is Durham's horror holiday short The Fright Before Christmas. After Mom & Dad drop off the kids at their sweet Grandma's house the week before Christmas, the children begin to get the feeling that somehow this holiday vacation may be a little different from previous yuletide visits.

HYPERSPACE and THE FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS are presented in both stereoscopic and anaglyphic 3D formats, as well as standard 2D!

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 90 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.39:1)
Audio - TBA


Extras:

• NEW! 4K RESTORATIONS BY 3-D Film Archive! 
• The Fright Before Christmas (1983, 33min)
• The Making of Hyperspace (75 min)
• Isolated Music Track with Commentary by Composer Don Davis & Editor Bruce Stubblefield! 
• Vintage Pre-Show 
• Hyperspace Trailer 
• The Fright Before Christmas Trailer

So not only do we get multiple ways to watch the film, but it's the director's cut (which seems to run four minutes longer), and it comes with some cool bonus features?! Hell yeah! Kino Lorber's Blu-ray release of HYPERSPACE (and THE FRIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS) will be available from retailers on Tuesday, May 26th, and should cost somewhere in the realm of $20 - $25. You can pre-order directly from KINO LORBER, and eventually from other only retailers like AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, and DIABOLIK DVD! To get some idea of what you're in for if you purchase this disc, check out the German and Russian trailers for HYPERSPACE below!

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New Blu-rays & 4K Discs for 09/09/25!

Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

It's been nearly a year since the last Stock Your Vault post Vault Dwellers! I don't want to get your hopes and declare my official return but... let's just say you'll be seeing more content here, and over at the main site (and over at my Patreon too), and soon! 

For the triumphant return of this popular (and handy) News Vault column, please take a gander at all the new Blu-ray and 4K titles of interest for September 9th! 

Some of the more notable releases for the week include Universal's JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH (a serviceable re-quel with some neat hybrid dinosaurs - get it singly or in the 7-Film Collection), Lionsgate's BALLERINA (which takes place in the JOHN WICK cinematic universe), and the bizarre surf-themed Nic Cage vehicle, THE SURFER (also from Lionsgate). 

There's also a small smattering of anime titles, a trio of new Mondo Macabro discs, and some bloody samurai action from Shout! Studios! To see the full list of paltry physical media offerings just keep on scrolling fellow collectors!

 
NEW TO 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY
Ballerina (2025 - 4K UHD - Lionsgate)
Elio (Limited Edition 4K UHD Steelbook - Disney/Pixar)
Jurassic World: 7-Movie Collection (4K UHD - Universal)
Jurassic World: Rebirth (Collector's Edition 4K UHD - Universal)
Jurassic World: Rebirth (4K UHD - Limited Edition Steelbook - Universal)

 
NEW TO BLU-RAY
After Class Lesson (Uncensored - Kitty Media)
Ballerina (2025 - Lionsgate)
Dark Winds: Season 3 (AMC)
Elio (Disney/Pixar)
I'm Standing on a Million Lives: Season 1 (Crunchyroll)
In the Land of Leadale: The Complete Season (Crunchyroll)
Jurassic World: 7-Movie Collection (Universal)
Jurassic World: Rebirth (Collector's Edition - Universal)
The Mummy's Kiss (Leomark Studios)
The Mummy's Kiss: 2nd Dynasty (Leomark Studios)
Proof of the Man (Limited Edition - Arrow Video)
The Punishment (Mondo Macabro)
The Ritual (Decal Releasing)
Samurai Resurrection (Shout! Studios)
Sexomania / Lady Desire (Double Feature - Mondo Macabro)
Sorority of the Damned (Leomark Studios)
The Surfer (Lionsgate)
Tales of Frankenstein (Leomark Studios)
Uzumaki (Warner Bros.)
Uzumaki (Limited Edition - Warner Bros.)
Veerana: Vengeance of the Vampire (Mondo Macabro)
The Wrong Arm of the Law (Kino Lorber Studio Classics)

Arrow Video Has T.U.R.T.L.E. Power! - The Original TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES TRILOGY is Coming to 4K!

 

ARROW VIDEO BRINGS THE LIVE-ACTION TRILOGY TO 4K UHD ON DECEMBER 16TH WITH HOURS OF NEW BONUS FEATURES!

Having just seen the 35th Anniversary limited theatrical re-release of the 1990 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, I gotta say that not only does the film still hold up remarkably well, but it looks fantastic! And you bet your shell that I'll be making the upgrade to 4K, especially since so much behind-the-scenes footage has been discovered and likely to be included in this release!

If you already own these movies on Blu-ray (like I do), you may thinking "why do I need to spend more money on something that's currently in my collection?!" Well, the easy answer is you don't. BUT if you're a fan of these films and, more importantly, the characters, you probably won't be able to help yourself once you peep out the specs & extras! Let's pop open a manhole cover and take a closer look!

Synopses: A shell-shocking saga of mutants, martial arts and New York mayhem, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy brought comic book grit, practical effects wizardry and pizza-fuelled fun to a generation of moviegoers, helping turn four sewer-dwelling brothers into global pop culture icons.

Launching in 1990 with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, director Steve Barron's gritty, high-energy adaptation of the underground comic became a box office phenomenon, fusing martial arts action, streetwise humor, and the groundbreaking animatronics of Jim Henson's Creature Shop. 

 

The 1991 sequel The Secret of the Ooze is an irresistibly fun second slice: a deep-dive into the turtles' origins where new mutant foes Tokka and Rahzar are thrown in the mix... double the stakes, double the pizza! 

 

Rounding out the trilogy, 1993's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III sends the heroes in a half shell back to feudal Japan in a time-travel adventure full of samurai showdowns, ancient legends, and comic chaos.

Restored in glorious 4K and packed with extras, this radical set celebrates the legacy of Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael in one of the most iconic franchises of the era, blending innovative effects, comic-book heart, and early '90s attitude.

Disc Specs:
DISC ONE
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990)
Rated PG | Color | 93 minutes | Region Free
Video - 2160p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - Original lossless stereo audio & Dolby Atmos 


DISC TWO
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE (1991)
Rated PG | Color | 93 minutes | Region Free
Video - 2160p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - Original lossless stereo audio &  DTS-HD MA 5.1


DISC THREE
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III (1993)
Rated PG | Color | 93 minutes | Region Free
Video - 2160p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - Original lossless stereo audio & DTS-HD MA 5.1


Extras:
The full list of bonus features will be unveiled by Arrow Video on September 26th. When they are announced, I will update this post accordingly. At the moment though, here is what has been officially revealed:

• Brand new director's commentaries for all three films!
• Brand new cast  & crew interviews for all three films!
• Perfect bound collector's booklet featuring new writing on the films by Simon Ward, John Torrani, and John Walsh.
• Standard release: Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by "Florey!" 
• Arrow Exclusive release: Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank and Roberto Rivera Padro!

Stay tuned for further updates on this limited edition 4K boxed set gang! Speaking of which, you can pre-order Arrow's TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES TRILOGY right now from various online stores. The pre-order price is somewhere in the neighborhood of $70 - $100 (Yowza!), but I wouldn't be shocked if it dropped closer to $60 as its release date nears! You can secure a set today from AMAZON, DIABOLIK DVD, or get it direct from ARROW VIDEO, who is also offering up an Arrow Store exclusive with custom artwork from Matt Frank and Roberto Rivera Padro!