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The 1990 film adaptation of “Darkman” directed by Sam Raimi is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 20th, 2024 via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios).  The film starred Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, Larry Drake, Nelson Mashita, Dan Hicks, and Ted Raimi.  The tech specs for the release include a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound.  It’s most certainly worth noting that there will be a standard “Collector’s Edition” and a limited edition SteelBook release (pictured below).  You can find both available for preorder directly from ShoutFactory.com‘s store.  You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray standard release and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder over at Amazon, as well as over at Walmart.

UPDATE:  The bonus materials have been officially announced now and those included with the release are listed below.

DISC 1 (4K UHD):

• NEW 4K Restoration From The Original Camera Negative In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible) Approved by Director Sam Raimi And Director Of Photography Bill Pope
• Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
• NEW Audio Commentary With Filmmaker And Darkman Superfan Josh Ruben
• Audio Commentary With Bill Pope

DISC 2 (BLU-RAY):

• NEW 4K Transfer From The Original Camera Negative Approved By Sam Raimi And Bill Pope
• Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
• NEW Audio Commentary With Josh Ruben
• Audio Commentary With Bill Pope
• NEW Deleted Scenes
• “Dissecting Darkman” – An Interview With Actor Liam Neeson
• Interview With Actor Frances McDormand
• “The Name Is Durant” – An Interview With Actor Larry Drake
• “The Face Of Revenge” – Interview With Makeup Designer Tony Gardner
• “Henchman Tales” – Interviews with Actors Danny Hicks and Dan Bell
• “Dark Design” –  An Interview With Production Designer Randy Ser And Art Director Philip Dagort
• Vintage “Making-Of” Featurette – Featuring Interviews With Sam Raimi, Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, And More…
• Vintage Interviews With Sam Raimi, Liam Neeson And Frances McDormand
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spots
• Still Galleries – Posters And Production Stills, Behind The Scenes, Make-Up Effects And Storyboards

Further below, after the break, you can find the full official announcement about this upcoming release.

 

 

PRESS RELEASE:

 

SCREAM FACTORY™

Presents

DARKMAN COLLECTOR’S EDITION 4K UHD™ + BLU-RAY™

&

DARKMAN LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK

 

DARKMAN LEAPS ON HOME ENTERTAINMENT SHELVES

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 FROM SCREAM FACTORY™

 

“Raimi’s live-action comic book aims to deliver scares spiked with laughs. That it does.”

Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Experience Sam Raimi’s classic masterpiece as you’ve never seen it before! On February 20, 2024, SCREAM FACTORY™ will unleash DARKMAN Collector’s Edition 4K UHD™+ Blu-ray™ combo pack and DARKMAN Limited Edition SteelBook (2-Disc 4K UHD™+ Blu-ray™). Available for the first time being released in 4K UHD format, this highly anticipated release features new 4K restoration from the original camera negative in Dolby Vision approved by visionary Director Sam Raimi and Director of Photography Bill Pope, and comes loaded with new audio commentary by filmmaker Josh Ruben (Scare Me, Werewolves Within) and special bonus content on Blu-ray.

Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe Awards winner Liam Neeson (Schindler’s List, Taken) and Oscar® winner Frances McDormand (Fargo, Nomadland ) star in Darkman – the explosive, action-packed thriller from director Sam Raimi (the Spider-Man trilogy).

Dr. Peyton Westlake (Neeson) is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in the creation of synthetic skin when his laboratory is blown up by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with his former love (McDormand).

Also starring Colin Friels (Dark City), Larry Drake (Dr. Giggles), Danny Hicks (Evil Dead 2), and Nicholas Worth (Swamp Thing), DARKMAN is “a frenetic funhouse ride that has you laughing and screaming at the same time” (The Washington Post)!