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The films “Demons” (1985) and “Demons 2” (1986) have both received new 4K restorations and are coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc via “Special Limited Edition” set on October 19th via Synapse Films. The films, both directed by Lamberto Bava and co-written & produced by Dario Argento, are cult classics and have previously been released on Blu-ray back in 2014 by Synapse Films.

The tech specs for the films on 4K include 2160p video presentation, from a new 4K restoration of the original camera 35mm negatives, with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Mono lossless mixes for both the original cut and U.S. theatrical cut. The 2.0 Mono lossless for the U.S. theatrical cut has been newly remastered by Synapse. The tech specs for the Blu-ray version of the set include a 1080p HD video presentation with the very same audio options. Neither of these releases will come as a “combo pack” so don’t expect the 4K to have its Blu-ray counterpart, or the Blu-ray to come with some DVDs. That’s not happening with this release. And, I for one respect that choice.

You can now find both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc versions of the Special Limited Edition set available for preorder over at Amazon. NOTE: The 4K release will be region-free but the Blu-ray release will be Region A locked. Bonus materials set to be included with the set include some physical extras like a slipcover (o-card), a reproduction of the original movie ticket (for the first film), a birthday invitation for the sequel, a fold-out poster (for the first film), and reversible cover artwork. And, some new digital extras not featured on the 2014 Blu-ray releases will be included that are fully detailed below, after the break, for each version.

 

4K UHD Blu-ray Contents:

 

LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES:

New 4K restorations of both films from the original 35mm camera negatives! ∙ 4K (2160p) UHD™ presentations of both films in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) ∙ Limited edition o-card/slipcover packaging featuring new artwork by Juan José Saldarriaga and Chris MacGibbon ∙ Reproduction of the original movie ticket from Demons ∙ A special Demons 2 birthday party invitation ∙ Included fold-out poster of Demons artwork from Wes Benscoter ∙ Reversible cover art ∙ 4K UHD All-region playback

 

DISC 1 (4K ULTRA HD): DEMONS

• Two versions of the film: the full-length original cut in English and Italian, and the shorter U.S. version featuring alternate dubbing and sound effects
• Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English & Italian 5.1/2.0 audio mixes on the original cut derived from the archival audio masters
• Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 U.S. theatrical mono audio newly remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films
• New audio commentary by critics Kat Ellinger and Heather Drain, co-hosts of the Hell’s Belles podcast
• Audio commentary with director Lamberto Bava, SPFX artist Sergio Stivaletti, composer Claudio Simonetti and actress Geretta Geretta
• Produced by Dario Argento: a new visual essay by author and critic Michael Mackenzie exploring the legendary filmmaker’s career as a producer
• Dario’s Demon Days: interview with writer/producer Dario Argento
• Defining an Era in Music: interview with Claudio Simonetti
• Splatter Spaghetti Style: interview with long-time Argento collaborator Luigi Cozzi
• Carnage at the Cinema: Lamberto Bava and His Splatter Masterpiece
• Dario and Demons: Producing Monster Mayhem
• Monstrous Memories: Luigi Cozzi on Demons
• Profondo Jones: The Critical Perspective
• Splatter Stunt Rock: interview with Ottaviano Dell’Acqua
• Stivaletti Q & A at the 2019 UK ‘Festival of Fantastic Films’
• Original Italian and English international theatrical trailers
• U.S. theatrical trailer
• Newly translated optional English SDH subtitles for the English version
• Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian version

DISC 2 (4K ULTRA HD): DEMONS 2

• Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 5.1 & Italian 5.1/2.0 audio mixes derived from the original archival audio masters
• Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 true stereo theatrical mix remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films
• New audio commentary by film critic Travis Crawford
• Bava to Bava: interview with Luigi Cozzi on the history of Italian horror
• Creating Creature Carnage: interview with Sergio Stivaletti
• Demonic Influences: Federico Zampaglione Speaks
• The ‘Demons’ Generation: Roy Bava discusses a legacy in lacerations
• The New Blood of Italian Horror featuring Sergio Stivaletti
• Screaming for a Sequel: The Delirious Legacy of DEMONS 2 with Lamberto Bava
• A Soundtrack for Splatter: interview with composer Simon Boswell
• Together and Apart: a new visual essay on the space and technology in DEMONS and DEMONS 2 by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
• Original Italian and English theatrical trailers
• Newly translated optional English SDH subtitles for the English version
• Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian version

 

Blu-ray Contents:

 

LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES:

HD (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentations of both films remastered from the new 4K restorations ∙ Limited edition o-card/slipcover packaging featuring new artwork by Juan José Saldarriaga and Chris MacGibbon ∙ Reproduction of the original movie ticket from Demons ∙ A special Demons 2 birthday party invitation ∙ Included fold-out poster of Demons artwork from Wes Benscoter ∙ Reversible cover art ∙ Region A

DISC 1 (1080p BLU-RAY): DEMONS

• Two versions of the film: the full-length original cut in English and Italian, and the shorter U.S. version featuring alternate dubbing and sound effects
• Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English & Italian 5.1/2.0 audio mixes on the original cut derived from the archival audio masters
• Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 U.S. theatrical mono audio newly remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films
• New audio commentary by critics Kat Ellinger and Heather Drain, co-hosts of the Hell’s Belles podcast
• Audio commentary with director Lamberto Bava, SPFX artist Sergio Stivaletti, composer Claudio Simonetti and actress Geretta Geretta
• Produced by Dario Argento: a new visual essay by author and critic Michael Mackenzie exploring the legendary filmmaker’s career as a producer
• Dario’s Demon Days: interview with writer/producer Dario Argento
• Defining an Era in Music: interview with Claudio Simonetti
• Dario and Demons: Producing Monster Mayhem
• Splatter Stunt Rock: interview with Ottaviano Dell’Acqua
• Original Italian and English international theatrical trailers
• U.S. theatrical trailer
• Newly translated optional English SDH subtitles for the English version
• Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian version

DISC 2 (1080p BLU-RAY): DEMONS 2

• Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 5.1 & Italian 5.1/2.0 audio mixes derived from the original archival audio masters
• Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 true stereo theatrical mix remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films
• New audio commentary by film critic Travis Crawford
• Creating Creature Carnage: interview with Sergio Stivaletti
• The ‘Demons’ Generation: Roy Bava discusses a legacy in lacerations
• Screaming for a Sequel: The Delirious Legacy of DEMONS 2 with Lamberto Bava
• A Soundtrack for Splatter: interview with composer Simon Boswell
• Together and Apart: a new visual essay on the space and technology in DEMONS and DEMONS 2 by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
• Original Italian and English theatrical trailers
• Newly translated optional English SDH subtitles for the English version
• Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian version