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The 1974 film “Deathdream” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray Disc on May 21st via Blue Underground. The film, a.k.a. “Dead of Night”, directed by Bob Clark, starred John Marley, Lynn Carlin, Richard Backus, and Henderson Forsythe.

This has received a brand-new 2024 4K Restoration from the 35mm negative. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 Mono sound. Tech specs for the new Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect and DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 Mono sound. The 4K will include its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, as a “combo pack.” You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the two different releases of this film are listed below.

• Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director Bob Clark
• Audio Commentary #2 with Writer/Make-Up Artist (Uncredited) Alan Ormsby
• NEW! Audio Commentary #3 with Film Historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
• Theatrical Trailer

• Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director Bob Clark
• Audio Commentary #2 with Writer/Make-Up Artist (Uncredited) Alan Ormsby
• NEW! Audio Commentary #3 with Film Historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
• A Recollection With Star Anya Liffey and Writer/Make-Up Artist Alan Ormsby
• Notes For A Homecoming – Interview with Composer Carl Zittrer
• Flying Down To Brooksville – Interview with Production Manager John ‘Bud’ Cardos
• Tom Savini: The Early Years
• Deathdreaming – Interview with Star Richard Backus
• NEW! The First Andy – Interview with Actor Gary Swanson
• Screen Test with Original Andy, Gary Swanson
• Alan Ormsby Student Film
• Alternate Opening Titles
• Theatrical Trailer
• Still Galleries

Further below, after the break, you can find a restored trailer for the film.

 

 

Restored Trailer: