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