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!

  

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!

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!

GODZILLA: MINUS ONE Stomps Its Way to Blu-ray & 4K UHD on November 19th!

COMPLETE YOUR GODZILLA MOVIE COLLECTION THIS NOVEMBER WITH TAKASHI YAMAZAKI'S OSCAR-WINNING KAIJU FILM!

I've been a huge Godzilla fan since I was a kid, and I can't begin to tell you how amazed I am at the longevity that this frequent harbinger of doom/defender of Earth has enjoyed. It's hard to believe that Godzilla has been a global pop-culture icon for seventy years!!!

And though I am fairly content with the increasingly fun and crazy "Monsterverse" movies currently being cranked out by Legendary Films, you have no idea how thrilled I was to see GODZILLA: MINUS ONE on the big screen last year. I mean hell, just seeing that Toho logo come up on the screen was enough to elicit a feeling of pure joy from yours truly!

I loved MINUS ONE enough to warrant a second theatrical viewing on the big screen, and watched in awe as it raked in a shocking amount of money at the global box office, was nominated for, and won, an Academy Award, and broke records on various streaming platforms, including NetFlix! And now, after a very long wait, GODZILLA: MINUS ONE is arriving on all physical media formats this November, which is great news to fans who failed to snag the (now OOP) Limited Edition 4K/Blu-ray set that Godzilla.com's Store offered up earlier this year!

Synopsis: In the waning days of World War II, Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki), a surviving Kamikaze pilot, and a squad of plane engineers stationed on Odo Island, are attacked by a gargantuan monster. Years later, Shikishima teams up with a large group of military veterans to finally take down the (now nuclear-powered) monster known as Godzilla.


Disc Specs:
Rated PG-13 | Color and Black & White | 125 minutes | Region A / Region Free
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.39:1) / 2160p Widecreen (2.39:1)
Audio - Japanese (Dolby Atmos and TrueHD 7.1., 5.1, & 2.0) and English Dolby TrueHD 5.1

Extras:
BLU-RAY & STANDARD 4K UHD EDITION
DISC ONE

• GODZILLA: MINUS ONE in color.
  
• Theatrical Trailer
• 2 Teaser Trailers
• 6 TV Spots
• 6-Second Bumpers (11 total)
• IMAX PR Video
• ScreenX PR Video
• Toho Cinemas Movie Lineup
• CineMileage Announcement
  
  

DISC TWO

• "Making Of" documentary.
• VFX Breakdowns featurette.
• Commemorative Program Behind the Scenes: Godzilla Minus One featurette.
• Event Video Collection - A large collection of various Press Conferences, Premieres, & Red Carpet Events.
  
  

If you come across this release, snap it up ASAP because it seems to be selling out everywhere!

3-DISC LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK
DISC ONE

• GODZILLA: MINUS ONE in color.
  
• Theatrical Trailer
• 2 Teaser Trailers
• 6 TV Spots
• 6-Second Bumpers (11 total)
• IMAX PR Video
• ScreenX PR Video
• Toho Cinemas Movie Lineup
• CineMileage Announcement

DISC TWO

• GODZILLA: MINUS ONE/MINUS COLOR (the black & white version).
• Trailer for GODZILLA: MINUS ONE/MINUS COLOR.
  

DISC THREE

• "Making Of" documentary.
• VFX Breakdowns featurette.
• Commemorative Program Behind the Scenes: Godzilla Minus One featurette.
• Event Video Collection - A large collection of various Press Conferences, Premieres, & Red Carpet Events.
  
  

So I've got good news and bad news about these upcoming physical media releases Vault Dwellers. First the good news: Both the Blu-ray and 4K editions of GODZILLA: MINUS ONE seem to be identical to their Japanese counterparts (though I still have no idea if the bonus features will contain English subtitles), and as an added bonus, it appears that there is indeed an English audio dub of the film! The bad news is that if you really want to own a copy of GODZILLA: MINUS ONE/MINUS COLOR, you'll need to snag the 3-Disc Limited Edition Steelbook, which as of my posting this seems to be sold out everywhere! (What?! NOOOOOOO!)

The street date for GODZILLA: MINUS ONE is (tentatively) November 19th - the Blu-ray should cost about $25, the 4K should be approximately $30 - $35, and the steelbook should price around $30 - $50! You can order the standard edition Blu-ray from AMAZON or BULL MOOSE, and the standard 2-Disc 4K UHD from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD. As for the coveted 3-Disc Limited Edition Steelbook, it is listed as sold out at Amazon, Wal-Mart, Target, Deep Discount, Movies Unlimited, and Gruv. So unless Toho decides to do another run, your only choice is to overpay one of the many scalpers over at eBay.

On January 30th, Journey to THE MYSTERIOUS CASTLE IN THE CARPATHIANS!

DEAF CROCODILE'S NEW RESTORATION OF THE CZECH ODDITY ARRIVES ON BLU-RAY WITH SOME GREAT BONUS FEATURES!

Vinegar Syndrome's partner label Deaf Crocodile has been doing a stellar job of restoring obscure cinema from around the world (e.g. SOLOMON KING, SAMPO, et al.), and one of their latest titles is a little Czech number called THE MYSTERIOUS CASTLE IN THE CARPATHIANS. Loosely based upon a Jules Verne novel, this difficult-to-categorize film has been given a great release from the fledgling boutique label. Along with the much-touted restoration, there's also a pretty good number of bonus features included on this release! Let's pull out our collective magnifying glasses and take a closer look at this one Vault Dwellers!

Synopsis: A unique and almost indescribable mix of Gothic fiction, steampunk gadgetry (designed by Czech animation wizard Jan Švankmajer), slapstick comedy and romantic opera, director Oldřich Lipský's wonderfully bonkers delight has elements of THE FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS, Terry Gilliam, Mel Brooks and "The Benny Hill Show." Based on an 1892 Jules Verne novel The Carpathian Castle (which partially inspired Bram Stoker to write Dracula), the film follows Count Teleke of Tölökö (Michal Dočolomanský) on the trail of the count's lost lover, opera singer Salsa Verde (Evelyna Steimarová) – only to discover she's been abducted by fiendish Baron Gorc of Gorceny (Miloš Kopecký), whose castle home is filled with the bizarre inventions of mad scientist Orfanik (Rudolf Hrušínský).

Littered with puns, sight gags and non-sequiturs – "Later, in Werewolfston", an invented dialect, a detached golden ear for eavesdropping, a staff topped by an enormous TV eyeball – MYSTERIOUS CASTLE was the third fantastical film from the team of director Lipský and writer Jiří Brdečka after their much-loved musical western spoof LEMONADE JOE (1966) and their detective/horror satire ADELA HAS NOT HAD SUPPER YET (1977), both major Czech cult hits. (Note that actor Miloš Kopecký and Jiří Brdečka worked on the supernatural anthology PRAGUE NIGHTS, also released by the Národní filmový archív, Deaf Crocodile, and Comeback Company.)


Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 98 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p (1.37:1)
Audio - Czech LPCM 2.0 (w/ English subtitles)


Extras:

• NEW! Restoration of the film by Craig Rogers for Deaf Crocodile!
• NEW! Video interview with Czech film critic and screenwriter Tereza Brdečková on her father, Jiří Brdečka, writer of MYSTERIOUS CASTLE. (In English)
• NEW! Essay by film historian and expert on Eastern European cinema Jonathan Owen
• NEW! Audio commentary by Tereza Brdečková and Czech film expert Irena Kovarova of Comeback Company.
• Two eerie and stunningly beautiful Jiří Brdečka animated short films:
• Vzducholoď a láska (Love and the Dirigible) (1948, 9 min.)
• Třináctá komnata prince Měděnce (Prince Copperslick aka Prince Měděnec's Thirteenth Chamber) (1980, 9 min.)
• UNIVERSUM BRDEČKA (2017, 84 min., dir. Miroslav Janek) - A feature length documentary on the life and career of filmmaker, animator, screenwriter and illustrator Jiří Brdečka, covering his childhood, his work as a screenwriter with Jiří Trnka, Karel Zeman and Oldřich Lipský, and his own acclaimed work as an animator and director. In Czech with English subtitles.

Reviews seem overly positive about the film itself (Blu-ray.com's review called it a "laugh riot"), and the restoration work done by Deaf Crocodile is reportedly top-notch, so this is looking like another win for them! For titles like this, I typically adopt a "try before you buy approach" these days (especially with the skyrocketing price boutique Blu-ray releases) but if you've been keeping pace with Deaf Crocodile up to this point, and enjoy eccentric international cinema, this will definitely be a must-own for you! THE MYSTERIOUS CASTLE IN THE CARPATHIANS arrives on Blu-ray tomorrow (January 30th!) and should cost between $21 - $30! Order a copy today from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, VINEGAR SYNDROME, or directly from DEAF CROCODILE!

No One Said Surviving High School Would Be Easy - CUTTING CLASS Arrives on 4K UHD!

ON JANUARY 30TH, CUTTING CLASS BECOMES THE THIRD ADDITION TO MVD'S 4K LASERVISION COLLECTION!

 

I missed out on CUTTING CLASS when Vinegar Syndrome released it back in 2018, but did manage to see it in 35mm at The Mahoning Drive-In Theater during one of their big weekend events! (I also got to meet Jill Schoelen and have her sign a D.C. CAB mini poster! She was a total sweetheart!) While the movie didn't exactly blow me away, I had a fun time with it and would probably give it another go.

And now I'll have the chance to do so thanks to the efforts of MVD, who are releasing this title as part of their ongoing LaserVision Collection, which also currently includes SWAMP THING and GHOULIES! If you missed out on the previous Vinegar Syndrome release, then you'll definitely want to snap this one up. But if you already VinSyn's disc, will you want this new release instead/as well? Let's take a quick glance at what this new 4K offers up before you spend any money!

Synopsis: High school can be murder. Just ask Paula (Jill Schoelen - THE STEPFATHER, POPCORN). Her overprotective father disappears during a weekend hunting trip. She's being romantically pursued by Brian Woods (Donovan Leitch - THE BLOB '88), a creepy classmate who recently graduated from a mental institution. Her jealous jock boyfriend Dwight (Brad Pitt - MONEYBALL, WORLD WAR Z) is looking for any reason to release his juvenile rage.

The lecherous school principle Mr. Dante (Roddy McDowall - FRIGHT NIGHT, CLASS OF 1984) is after her student body, and her friends and teachers are rapidly falling victim to a silent, shadowy mass-murder. As the body count rises, Paula begins to suspect that any one of her reckless suitors could be the twisted killer. But unless she learns his identity soon, her high school education will quickly come to a nasty end.

Disc Specs:

Rated R | Color | 91 minutes | Region Free (4K) & Region A (Blu-ray)
Video - 2160p & 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English LPCM 2.0 Mono & Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Extras:
DISC ONE (4K UHD)

• 4K RESTORATION BY VINEGAR SYNDROME (2018)!
• Original Theatrical Trailer

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY)

• Interview with star Jill Schoelen!
• Interview with star Donovan Leitch!
• "Kill Comparisons" featurette!
• "Find The Killer and Win" VHS Video Store Retailer Promo!
• R-Rated / Edited Version of CUTTING CLASS (presented in standard definition)
  
• Original Theatrical Trailer

 
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

• Collectible LaserVision Mini-Poster!
• Reversible artwork (reverse side features MVD Rewind Collection Artwork and Rewind number sequence)
• Limited Edition Slipcover (First Pressing Only with Rewind number sequence on right spine!)

Picking up this release is going to come down to your personal preference Vault Dwellers. If picture and audio quality are paramount in your decision making process, then you'll likely want to get MVD's new 4K release, especially since most of the bonus features have been ported over from the limited edition Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray. (All that seems to be missing are the two audio interviews with the Director and the Cinematographer.) CUTTING CLASS will be available at most retailers on January 30th and should cost between $27 - $40! Secure your copy now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or MVD's online shop!

Some Things Shouldn't Be Disturbed.... THE BOOGENS Arrives on 4K UHD on January 30th!

 

JAMES L. CONWAY'S CLASSIC CREATURE FEATURE GETS A NEW 4K MAKEOVER FROM KINO LORBER STUDIO CLASSICS!

Originally released to Blu-ray by the now defunct Olive Films label (good riddance!), THE BOOGENS returns to the realm of physical media with an all-new 4K restoration from Kino Lorber on Tuesday, January 30th! Initially I was not a fan of this low-budget creature feature, but after seeing it at a past Exhumed Films 24-Hour Horrorthon with a crowd, I had a complete change of heart!

With its unique carnivorous cave-dwelling critters, likeable cast, and talented canine actor (Tiger!), THE BOOGENS hits all the right notes and has rightfully earned a cult following over the past few decades! And now the time has come for those of us who already own the previous Olive Films' disc to make the important decision on whether to upgrade or be content with what we already have. Is THE BOOGENS worth the leap to 4K? Well, let's examine what this new disc offers up and then make an informed decision fellow collectors!

Synopsis: In a small town near Denver, two young men explore a long-abandoned mine recently re-opened by a group of miners, leading to horrifying consequences. Unaware of the evil that has been unleashed, soon, one by one, people begin to disappear! The grisly truth is eventually revealed and a young couple is forced to confront the unknown in order to save their lives… and the entire town! After 100 years they have reawakened… Prepare to meet THE BOOGENS!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 96 minutes | 4K UHD: Region Free - Blu-ray: Region A
Video - 4K UHD: 2160p (HDR10) - Blu-ray: 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English 5.1 Surround & Lossless 2.0 Audio


Extras:

Reversible Cover Art.

DISC ONE (4K UHD)

• NEW! 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE (DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM)!
• NEW! Audio Commentary by Actor Jeff Harlan and Film Historian Howard S. Berger!
• 2012 Audio Commentary by Director James Conway, Writer David O'Malley, and Actress Rebecca Balding, Moderated by Jeff McKay!

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY)

• NEW! 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE!
• NEW! Audio Commentary by Actor Jeff Harlan and Film Historian Howard S. Berger!
• 2012 Audio Commentary by Director James Conway, Writer David O'Malley, and Actress Rebecca Balding, Moderated by Jeff McKay!
• William Munns: The Man Who Made The Boogens: Featurette by Howard S. Berger with Boogens Creature Designer William Munns!
• Theatrical Trailer
• Two TV Spots

 
NOTE: The first run of this Limited Edition release of THE BOOGENS will also include reversible cover art and an O-Card Slipcase!

Kino's shiny new 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray combo of THE BOOGENS should cost between $25 - $40 and (as stated earlier) will be available on January 30th! While I think there's enough new stuff to warrante an upgrade, I'm likely going to hold off on getting a copy at the moment (biding my time until the next big Kino sale). But don't let that stop you from adding THE BOOGENS to your personal movie collection gang! Treat yourself and order a copy now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from KINO LORBER! 

And for those of you who don't yet own a 4K player, don't sweat it: THE BOOGENS will be also be released on Blu-ray disc on the same day!

Terror Beyond Belief! Synapse Films' Standard 4K Release of Dario Argento's TENEBRAE is Now Available!

SYNAPSE FILMS' 2-DISC EDITION OF "TENEBRAE," IS A MORE WALLET-FRIENDLY WAY FOR FANS TO OWN THEIR BEAUTIFUL 4K RESTORATION OF DARIO ARGENTO'S MUCH-CELEBRATED GIALLO!

Back in July of this year, Synapse Films released a Limited (to 8,000) Edition 3-Disc set of TENEBRAE, which included the recreated 90-minute UNSANE cut, as well as a collectible booklet, a double-sided poster (featuring the Italian and Japanese poster art), and a half-dozen double-sided lobby card reproductions! However, the price-tag on that bad boy was pretty hefty, starting at $65 or higher depending on the retailer! Thankfully, Synapse has made their fantastic 4K restoration of the film far more attainable with this new 4K/Blu-ray combo, which retains all of the bonus features (save one) from the limited edition release! If TENEBRAE is your Argento film of choice (personally, my favorite will always be DEEP RED) and you somehow don't own it, or are looking to upgrade from DVD or Blu-ray, then this 2-disc set deserves a spot in your collection!

Synopsis: Italian horror master Dario Argento elevates the giallo genre to new heights with 1982's TENBRAE, a darkly humorous and notoriously grisly murder-mystery that many consider to be one of his finest works. Now, Synapse Films, in conjunction with Arrow Video makes this gory suspense classic available in a new 4K restoration! American mystery author Peter Neal (Anthony Franciosa, DEATH WISH II) comes to Rome to promote his newest novel, Tenebrae. 

A razor-wielding psychopath is on the loose, taunting Neal and murdering those around him in gruesome fashion just like the character in his novel. As the mystery surrounding the killings spirals out of control, Neal investigates the crimes on his own, leading to a mind-bending, genre-twisting conclusion that will leave you breathless! Co-starring John Saxon (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, NIGHTMARE BEACH), Daria Nicolodi (PHENOMENA), John Steiner (CALIGULA), and featuring beautiful cinematography by Luciano Tovoli (SUSPIRIA), this stunning all-new 4K restoration includes hours of extras!


Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 101 minutes | Region Free & Region A
Video - 2160p (HDR10) & 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English & Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0


Extras:

• NEW! 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE (2022)!
• Original Italian and English front and end titles and insert shots!
• Audio commentary by authors and critics Alan Jones and Kim Newman!
• Audio commentary by Argento expert Thomas Rostock!
• Audio commentary by Maitland McDonagh, author of Broken Mirrors/Broken Minds: The Dark Dreams of Dario Argento!
• Yellow Fever: The Rise and Fall of the Giallo - A feature-length documentary charting the genre from its beginnings to its influence on the modern slasher film, featuring interviews with Dario Argento, Umberto Lenzi, Luigi Cozzi and more!
• Being the Villain - A newly edited archival interview with actor John Steiner!
• Out of the Shadows - An archival interview with Maitland McDonagh!
• Voices of the Unsane - An archival featurette containing interviews with writer/director Dario Argento, actresses Daria Nicolodi and Eva Robins, cinematographer Luciano Tovoli, composer Claudio Simonetti and assistant director Lamberto Bava!
• Screaming Queen - An archival interview with Daria Nicolodi!
• The Unsane World of Tenebrae - An archival interview with Dario Argento!
• A Composition for Carnage - An archival interview with Claudio Simonetti!
• Archival introduction by Daria Nicolodi
• International theatrical trailer
• Japanese "Shadow" theatrical trailer
• Alternate opening credits sequence
• "Unsane" end credits sequence
• Image galleries

The only thing (other than the poster, lobby cards, and packaging) that sets this new 2-disc set apart from the pricier limited edition is the UNSANE disc. If having the shorter U.S. cut is imperative, then snag a copy ASAP from Diabolik DVD! Otherwise, you should be good to go with this standard edition from Synapse Films! The restoration work is top notch, and the there is so much bonus material that you'll have to spend the better part of a day (or two) to get through all of it! If you're convinced that you need TENEBRAE in your collection, then order a copy of this 4K/Blu-ray combo now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or direct from SYNAPSE FILMS!

No Judge. No Jury. No Appeals. No Deals. Get the New Special Edition Blu-rays of DEATH WISH 4 & 5 Today!

 KINO LORBER STUDIO CLASSICS RELEASES THE FINAL TWO INSTALLMENTS IN THE INCREASINGLY INSANE "DEATH WISH" FRANCHISE TO BLU-RAY DISC!

Along with Chuck Norris, Charles Bronson (aka "the other Chuck") was a major staple of Cannon Films fare, as well as numerous action films and Westerns! But his most famous role was likely vigilante Paul Kersey from the DEATH WISH series. 

Initially a proud conscientious objector, Kersey begins meting out his own brand of justice on the crime-riddled streets of New York City after the murder of his wife and sexual assault of his daughter. Bronson's character would then swiftly evolve into a one-man army that took on entire street gangs and drug cartels by the series' end!

Some of you may already own previous DEATH WISH 4 and 5 Blu-rays (both sequels have previously been released by MGM and Umbrella Entertainment) and may want to skip out on these new Kino discs. But if you have two empty spots by DEATH WISH, DEATH WISH 2, and DEATH WISH 3 on your movie shelves, it's time to fill in those gaps!

DEATH WISH 4: THE CRACKDOWN (1987)

Synopsis: Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson), who is no stranger to vigilante justice, is pulled back into the underworld of Los Angeles when the daughter of his new girlfriend, Karen (Kay Lenz - WHITE LINE FEVER, HOUSE), dies after an overdose of crack cocaine. Intent on seeing justice served, Paul goes after the kingpin who ultimately supplied the crack. As he hunts down the kingpin's minions, Paul starts taking out a large part of the city's drug-dealing population on a violent killing spree.


Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 99 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono


Extras:

• Audio Commentary by Film Historian Paul Talbot, the Author of Bronson's Loose!
• Theatrical Trailer
• Limited Edition O-Card Slipcase! 

It doesn't seem like any effort was made to do a new 4K transfer/restoration of this film, and the sparse extras appear to have been ported over from Umbrella Entertainment's Blu-ray double feature. So if you already own this movie, feel free to make a hard pass. But if you're a completionist that is lacking this sequel, and you don't mind spending $17 - $20, then grab a copy now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from KINO LORBER!

DEATH WISH 5: THE FACE OF DEATH (1994)

Synopsis: Famed vigilante Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) takes his girlfriend, Olivia (Lesley-Anne Down - NOMADS, BEASTMASTER III: THE EYE OF BRAXUS), out to dinner and proposes to her. She accepts but is soon assaulted by a thug (Robert Joy - AMITYVILLE 3D, MILLENNIUM, THE DARK HALF), causing irreparable disfigurement.

The thug is an associate of Olivia's ex-husband, mobster Tommy O'Shea (Michael Parks - THE EVICTORS, NIGHTMARE BEACH), who is terrorizing Olivia in an effort to discourage her from testifying against him. When the coercion gets worse, Kersey takes a ruthless stand and vows to hunt O'Shea down.


Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 95 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0


Extras:

• Audio Commentary by Film Historian Paul Talbot, the Author of Bronson's Loose!
• Theatrical Trailer
• Limited Edition O-Card Slipcase!

Again, there's not really much here to get excited for, and if you already own DEATH WISH V: THE FACE OF DEATH, then you won't need to bother with this release. However, if you don't already have it at home, then by all means pick up a copy to polish off your DEATH WISH collection! This disc should cost between $17 - $20 and can be easily obtained from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or direct from KINO LORBER!

Women Try to Conquer the World in Jess Franco's THE GIRL FROM RIO - Arriving on 4K UHD on 09/26/23!

 THE SEQUEL TO "THE MILLION EYES OF SUMURU" GETS A FANTASTIC 4K RESTORATION AND NEW BONUS FEATURES FROM BLUE UNDERGROUND!

I have barely dipped a toe in the cinematic exploits of Jess Franco (I've seen maybe three of his directorial efforts), but it seems like THE GIRL FROM RIO would be right up my alley. While odds are fairly good that I'll stumble across its Rifftraxed version sooner rather than later, I've read enough about this SUMURU sequel to possibly take a blind leap and pick up Blue Underground's brand-spanking new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray of the film! If you enjoy euro-spy thrillers and/or the films of Jess Franco, this seems like it's an immediate must-own disc! Let's take a closer look, shall we?!

Synopsis: In the tradition of BARBARELLA and DANGER: DIABOLIK comes this swinging '60s action orgy as bisexual super-villain Sumitra (aka Sumuru, the luscious Shirley Eaton of GOLDFINGER and THE BLOOD OF FU MANCHU) launches a diabolical plan to enslave the male species with her army of lusty warrior women. But when Sumitra kidnaps a fugitive American playboy, she crosses a sadistic crime boss (Academy Award winner George Sanders of ALL ABOUT EVE and VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED) and ignites a battle of the sexes that will bring Brazil to its knees in more ways than one. Get ready to experience director Jess Franco at his most erotic, exotic and bizarre. This is THE GIRL FROM RIO!

Richard Wyler (THE BOUNTY KILLER) and Maria Rohm (EUGENIE, JUSTINE) co-star in this kinky cult favorite (also known as Rio 70, Future Women, and The Seven Secrets of Sumuru), packed with go-go boots, miniskirts and outrageous Jess Franco style! THE GIRL FROM RIO is now presented totally uncut and uncensored with all its eye-popping nudity, and lesbianism now fully restored in 4K!


Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 94 minutes | Region Free & Region A
Video - 2160p & 1080p Widescreen (1.66:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono


Extras:

• NEW! 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE UNCENSORED CAMERA NEGATIVE!
• NEW! Audio Commentary with critics Historians Nathaniel Thompson and Troy Howarth!
• NEW! Rocking in Rio - Interview with Stephen Thrower, Author of "Murderous Passions: The Delirious Cinema of Jesus Franco."
• NEW! RiffTrax Edition – THE GIRL FROM RIO Riffed by Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett & Kevin Murphy!
• NEW! Additional Scenes from German Version!
• Rolling in Rio – Interviews with Director Jess Franco, Producer Harry Alan Towers, and Star Shirley Eaton!
• Trim Reel
• Poster & Still Gallery
• Limited Edition embossed slipcover (First Pressing Only!)

Bill Lustig's Blue Underground label has apparently done an incredible job on THE GIRL FROM RIO's restoration and has loaded up this 2-disc set with some cool new bonus features, including the Rifftraxed version of the film, which I honestly did not anticipate! (That's kind of awesome actually - I hope other companies start doing this as well!) THE GIRL FROM RIO's 4K arrives on September 26th and will cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $32 - $50! (Oof! That's pricey!) You can add this Jess Franco classic to your collection now by ordering from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD!

Now Available on 4K Steelbook: Berry Gordy's THE LAST DRAGON!

 WITNESS SONY PICTURES' ALL-NEW 4K RESTORATION OF BRUCE LEROY'S LEGENDARY QUEST TO BECOME A MARTIAL ARTS MASTER!

Ever since the fateful day I first witnessed THE LAST DRAGON on Cinemax in my youth (which I later taped off of TV so could watch it again at my leisure), I've been a huge fan! I've owned this movie on DVD and Blu-ray, and have the (now out of print) soundtrack CD (which I still play from time to time on road trips)! But now the chance to upgrade my current Blu-ray copy of this beloved 80s classic is here again with the release of Sony's new 4K Steelbook of Berry Gordy's Motown martial arts masterpiece! But should you make the leap to 4K for this particular title? Well let's take a look at what Sony Pictures is offering up here to help you make an informed decision. (Spoiler: The answer is yes! Always YES!)

Synopsis: Martial arts student Leroy Green (Taimak) is on a quest to obtain the elusive all-powerful force know as "The Glow." Along the way he must battle the evil, self-proclaimed Shogun of Harlem - a kung fu warrior also known as Sho-nuff (Julius J. Carry III) - and rescue a beautiful singer (Prince protege Vanity) from an obsessed record promoter.

Combining pulsating music, cutting edge dancing and the best in non-stop action, Berry Gordy's THE LAST DRAGON is kickin' good fun featuring an amazing Motown soundtrack, including music by Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Vanity, and Debarge performing their smash hit "Rhythm of the Night."


Disc Specs:
Rated PG-13 | Color | 108 minutes | Region Free (4K UHD) & Region A (Blu-ray)
Video - 2160p & 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, & DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0


Extras:
DISC ONE (4K UHD)

• NEW! 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE, approved by director Michael Schultz!
• NEW! DOLBY ATMOS TRACK!
• NEW! Fan Commentary with Comedian Amber Ruffin and Author Lacey Lamar!

 

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY)

• Commentary with Director Michael Schultz!
• Return of the Dragon Featurette!
• Theatrical Trailer

Aside from the 4K restoration and new Atmos track (and a commentary track that might be fun?), there's really not much here to warrant double-dipping if you already own THE LAST DRAGON on Blu-ray. However.... if you're a big fan of the movie, or the type of collector who must have the best audio & video presentation that's available, then by all means make the upgrade! This 4K steelbook should cost between $30 - $37, and is currently available wherever movies are sold! Snag a copy today from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD!

What An Excellent Day for An Exorcism! Warner Bros. Brings William Friedkin's THE EXORCIST to 4K UHD for its 50th Anniversary!

WARNER BROS. BRINGS ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL HORROR FILMS OF ALL TIME TO THE 4K UHD FORMAT ON SEPTEMBER 19TH!

While it may be a bit on the tamer side today, when THE EXORCIST came out just after Christmas in 1973 it shocked the world, terrified generations of moviegoers, and helped bring the Horror genre into the mainstream! Now here we are 50 years later, and after numerous knock-offs (e.g. ABBY and BEYOND THE DOOR), two prequels, and two sequels (with another on the way!) Friedkin's original has proven to have quite the legacy!

To celebrate fifty years of a pea-soup vomiting, head-spinning, trash-talking Linda Blair, Warner Bros. has brought THE EXORCIST to 4K disc! (With another Deluxe Collector's Edition on the way in October that has MORE bonus features and different packaging... and a heftier pricetag! More on that later!) If you don't already own this movie, well I guess now's the time to add it to your collection. But if you already do, is it worth it to make the upgrade? Let's find out!

Synopsis: Controversial, haunting and popular from the moment it opened, William Friedkin's masterpiece THE EXORCIST turns 50 years old, featuring stunning 4K UHD restorations of the original 1973 Theatrical Version and the 2000 Extended Director's Cut! The terrifying and realistic tale of an innocent girl inhabited by a terrifying entity, her mother's frantic resolve to save her and two priests - one doubt-ridden, the other a rock of faith - joined to battle the ultimate evil, always leaves viewers breathless. Winner of two Academy Awards® and nominated for an additional eight including Best Picture, this greatest supernatural thriller of all time still astonishes and unsettles like no other movie.

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 132 minutes (theatrical) & 143 minutes (extended) | Region Free
Video - 2160p (HDR10) Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono

           French & Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1

Extras:

• NEW! 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM!
• Theatrical Version
• Introduction by William Friedkin.
• Commentary by William Friedkin.
• Commentary by William Peter Blatty with Special Sound Effects.
  
  
• Extended Director's Cut
• Commentary by William Friedkin!

So here's my take on this release Vault Dwellers - if you do not own the film OR aren't too worried about bonus features, this standard 50th anniversary release (which goes for approximately $25) is perfect for you. You can pre-order this version from AMAZON or BULL MOOSE! (Or if you're a steelbook enthusiast, you can get the Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook which definitely has a way better cover!)

Now if you want LOTS of bonus features and don't mind paying almost five times more, there's always the 4-disc(?) DELUXE ULTIMATE COLLECTOR'S EDITION which drops on October 20th! This is a UK import, with the 4K disc being REGION FREE and the accompanying Blu-rays being Region-B locked.

Here's what you get with this $90 release:

DIRECTOR'S CUT BLU-RAY EXTRAS:

• Raising Hell: Filming The Exorcist
• The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown
• Then and Now and Faces of Evil: The Different Versions of The Exorcist
• Commentary by Director William Friedkin.
  
  

 THEATRICAL CUT BLU-RAY EXTRAS:

• Commentaries by Director William Friedkin and Producer/Screenwriter William Peter Blatty.
• Introduction by William Friedkin.
• Feature-Length 1998 Documentary The Fear of God: The Making of The Exorcist.
• Interview Gallery Covering the Topics: The Original Cut, The Final Reckoning, and Stairway to Heaven.
• Original Ending.
  
  

SPECIAL FEATURES BLU-RAY CONTENTS:

• Beyond Comprehension: William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist Documentary.
• Talk of the Devil Documentary.

 
ADDITIONAL EXTRAS:

• Rigid Slipcase with new Key Art!
• Steelbook with Matte Finish!
• Double-Sided Theatrical Poster Reproduction!
• Double-Sided Lobby Card!
•  40-Page Booklet! 
• 3 Behind the Scenes Art Cards!
• 3 Iconic Scene Art Cards!

If you want this edition, you better act fast because a lot of online retailers (including DIABOLIK DVD!) seem to have already sold out, so definitely check AMAZON and DEEP DISCOUNT for availability! And just to reiterate: Before you purchase this edition, remember that the Blu-rays in the Ultimate Collector's Edition are Region-B locked! If you don't  already own a region free player, I highly recommend you visit 220 Electronics and pick one up!