1987 film The Lost Boys comes to 4K in September

The 1987 film “The Lost Boys” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 20th via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, according to retailers.  The film, celebrating its 35th anniversary, directed by Joel Schumacher, starred Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Alex Winter, Kiefer Sutherland, Brooke McCarter, Billy Wirth, Jami Gertz, Jamison Newlander, Dianne Wiest, Barnard Hughes, and Edward Herrmann.

Tech specs for the release appear to include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.  The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film.

UPDATE:  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.  You also can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray listed for preorder over at retailer Best Buy.  It’s certainly worth noting that Best Buy will be also getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) which is also now available for preorder.

The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

4K UHD Disc

  • Commentary by Joel Schumacher

Blu-ray Disc

  • Commentary by Joel Schumacher
  • “The Lost Boys: A Retrospective” RT: 24:00
  • “Inside the Vampire’s Cave: A Director’s Vision” RT: 6:58
  • “Inside the Vampire’s Cave: Comedy vs. Horror” RT: 4:44
  • “Inside the Vampire’s Cave: Fresh Blood-A New Look at Vampires” RT: 4:23
  • “Inside the Vampire’s Cave: The Lost Boys Sequel?” RT: 2:25
  • “Vamping Out: The Undead Creations of Greg Cannon” RT: 14:02
  • “The Return of Sam and the Frog Brothers: Haimster & Feldog-The Story of the 2 Coreys” RT: 4:30
  • “The Return of Sam and the Frog Brothers: Multi-Angle Video Commentary by Corey Haim, Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander” RT: 18:23
  • The Lost Scenes RT: 15:16
  • Lou Gramm “Lost in the Shadows” Music Video RT: 4:35
  • Trailer RT: 1:26

Below, you can find a 4K [2160p] video promo trailer [just uploadeded] for the upcoming release over on YouTube.

Below, after the break, you can find the full announcement from the studio about the 4K release of this film.

 

 

PRESS RELEASE:

 

The Boys are Back!

COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAYTM COMBO PACK AND DIGITAL FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

 

JOEL SCHUMACHER’S VAMPIRE CULT FAVORITE STARRING KIEFER SUTHERLAND, JASON PATRIC, COREY HAIM AND COREY FELDMAN

WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4K RESOLUTION WITH

HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR)

Own it September 20 on 4K Ultra HD and Digital

Burbank, Calif., August 11, 2022  – The Lost Boys, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric, Corey Haim and Corey Feldman, will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital on September 20, it was announced today by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Directed by Schumacher, the 1987 film’s screenplay was written by Janice Fischer & James Jeremias and Jeffrey Boam from a story by Fischer & Jeremias.  The film was produced by Harvey Bernhard. Richard Donner served as executive producer.

The Lost Boys cast also includes Jami Gertz, Edward Herrmann, Barnard Hughes, Dianne Wiest, Jamison Newlander and Alex Winter.

Ultra HD* showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before.

The Lost Boys will be available on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack for $24.99 ERP and includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the feature film in 4K with HDR and a Digital download of the film. Fans can also own The Lost Boys in 4K Ultra HD via purchase from select digital retailers beginning on September 20.

 

About the Film:

When their parents’ divorce, Michael (Jason Patric) and Sam Emerson (Corey Haim) move with their mother to their grandfather’s house in a California town nicknamed, “The Murder Capital of the World.” Soon after arriving, Michael gets involved with a hell-raising motorcycle gang of vampires with a charismatic leader (Kiefer Sutherland).  When Sam becomes involved with the Frog Brothers (Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander), who confess to being undercover Vampire hunters, he realizes it’s up to them to save Michael and the rest of the town from the vampire gang.

Ultra HD Blu-ray Elements

The Lost Boys Ultra HD Blu-ray contains the following previously released special features:

4K UHD Disc

  • Commentary by Joel Schumacher

Blu-ray Disc

  • Commentary by Joel Schumacher
  • “The Lost Boys: A Retrospective” RT: 24:00
  • “Inside the Vampire’s Cave: A Director’s Vision” RT: 6:58
  • “Inside the Vampire’s Cave: Comedy vs. Horror” RT: 4:44
  • “Inside the Vampire’s Cave: Fresh Blood-A New Look at Vampires” RT: 4:23
  • “Inside the Vampire’s Cave: The Lost Boys Sequel?” RT: 2:25
  • “Vamping Out: The Undead Creations of Greg Cannon” RT: 14:02
  • “The Return of Sam and the Frog Brothers: Haimster & Feldog-The Story of the 2 Coreys” RT: 4:30
  • “The Return of Sam and the Frog Brothers: Multi-Angle Video Commentary by Corey Haim, Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander” RT: 18:23
  • The Lost Scenes RT: 15:16
  • Lou Gramm “Lost in the Shadows” Music Video RT: 4:35
  • Trailer RT: 1:26

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION ELEMENTS

 

On 09/20/2022, The Lost Boys 4K UHD will be available to own for streaming and download to watch anywhere in high definition and standard definition on favorite devices from select digital retailers and will be made available digitally on Video On Demand services from cable and satellite providers, and on select gaming consoles.

 

BASICS

PRODUCT                                                                         ERP

Ultra HD Blu-ray                                                                    $24.99*

Standard Street Date: 09/20/22

EST Street Date: 09/20/22

Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French

Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, Parisian French

Run Time: 97 min