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The 1981 cult-classic horror film “Dead & Buried” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 20th via Blue Underground, distributed by MVD Entertainment Group. The film, now celebrating its 40th anniversary, was directed by Gary Sherman and was co-written by Dan O’Bannon, and it starred James Farentino, Melody Anderson, Lisa Blount, Jack Albertson, and Robert Englund. The movie has received a new 4K restoration “from the 35mm IP approved by Director of Photography Steven Poster, ASC” — according to the press release. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range as well as English Dolby Atmos sound. In addition to the new Atmos mix, this release on 4K will also contain English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 1.0 Mono mixes as well

The release will come in the form of a 3-disc set with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart as well as a CD (compact disc) of the original motion picture Soundtrack. As of now, there’s no preorder listing yet available over at Amazon but stay tuned for an update on that. It’s certainly worth noting that Blue Underground has worked hard on bringing you a total choice of three different lenticular slipcovers for this release and the two others are pictured individually below. UPDATE: You can now find the 3 different lenticular cover options available for preorder on 4K UHD Blu-ray (individually) over at Amazon as well as online retailer DiabolikDVD. Here are the links for each version: Cover A / Cover B / Cover C.

The bonus materials set to be included on this release, in addition to those physical extras aforementioned, will come with a Collectible Booklet with a new essay written by Michael Gingold. Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for this upcoming release of the film and a full list of bonus materials set to be included on the release.

 

 

Trailer:

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Synopsis
The Creators of ALIEN Bring A New Terror To Earth

 

Something very strange is happening in the quiet coastal village of Potters Bluff, where tourists and transients are warmly welcomed… then brutally murdered. But even more shocking is when these slain strangers suddenly reappear as normal, friendly citizens around town. Now the local sheriff (James Farentino of THE FINAL COUNTDOWN) and an eccentric mortician (Academy Award® winner Jack Albertson of WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY) must uncover the horrific secret of a community where some terrifying traditions are alive and well… and no one is ever really DEAD & BURIED.

 

Melody Anderson (FLASH GORDON), Lisa Blount (PRINCE OF DARKNESS), and Robert Englund (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET) co-star in this genuinely chilling horror hit written by Ronald Shusett and Dan O’Bannon (ALIEN), directed by Gary A. Sherman (POLTERGEIST III), and featuring ultra-grisly gore effects by Oscar® winner Stan Winston (JURASSIC PARK). In honor of its 40th Anniversary, Blue Underground is proud to present DEAD & BURIED in an eye-popping new restoration approved by Director of Photography Steven Poster, ASC (DONNIE DARKO), scanned in 4K 16-bit from its 35mm IP, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, and packed with exclusive new and archival Extras!

Extras:

• Audio Commentary #1 with Director Gary Sherman
• Audio Commentary #2 with Co-Writer/Co-Producer Ronald Shusett and Actress Linda Turley
• Audio Commentary #3 with Director of Photography Steven Poster, ASC
• NEW! Audio Commentary #4 with Film Historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
• NEW! Behind the Scenes of Dead & Buried
• NEW! Dead & Buried Locations: Now & Then
• NEW! Murders, Mystery, and Music – Interviews with Director Gary Sherman and Composer Joe Renzetti
• NEW! The Pages of Potters Bluff – Interview with Novelization Author Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
• Stan Winston’s Dead & Buried EFX
• Robert Englund: An Early Work of Horror
• Dan O’Bannon: Crafting Fear
• Theatrical Trailers
• NEW! Poster & Still Galleries
• Steven Poster’s Location Stills
• BONUS! DEAD & BURIED Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD by Joe Renzetti
• BONUS! Collectible Booklet with a new essay by Michael Gingold

DEAD & BURIED (3-DISC LTD ED/COVER A/POSTER)
4K UHD + BLU-RAY + CD

Widescreen 1.85:1 • Audio: English (Dolby Atmos; 5.1 DTS-HD; 1.0 DTS-HD);
French (1.0 DTS-HD) • Optional Subtitles: English SDH, Français, Español