In the Mouth of Madness comes to 4K in October

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The 1994 movie “In the Mouth of Madness“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition set on October 28th via Arrow Video. John Carpenter directed this horror film. It starred Sam Neill, Julie Carmen, Jürgen Prochnow, Charlton Heston, David Warner, and John Glover.

This has received a 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will feature lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. Below, you can find a glimpse of the packaging, which features some physical extras (listed further below).

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website.

This limited edition will include these physical extras.

  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Francesco Francavilla
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Francesco Francavilla
  • Perfect bound collector’s book featuring new writing on the film by Guy Adams, Josh Hurtado, Richard Kadrey, George Daniel Lea, Willow Catelyn Maclay, and Alexandra West

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

  • Archive audio commentary with director John Carpenter and producer Sandy King Carpenter
  • Archive audio commentary with director John Carpenter and director of photography Gary B. Kibbe
  • NEW Audio commentary by filmmakers Rebekah McKendry & Elric Kane, co-hosts of Colors of the Dark podcast
  • NEW Making Madness, a newly filmed interview with producer Sandy King Carpenter
  • NEW Do You Read Sutter Cane?, a newly filmed interview with actor Jürgen Prochnow
  • The Whisperer of the Dark, an archive interview with actress Julie Carmen
  • Greg Nicotero’s Things in the Basement, an archive interview with special effects artist Greg Nicotero
  • NEW We Are What He Writes, a new featurette in praise of John Carpenter and In the Mouth of Madness
  • NEW Reality Is Not What It Used To Be, a new appreciation by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • Horror’s Hallowed Grounds, an archive featurette looking at the locations used in the film
  • Home Movies From Hobb’s End, behind-the-scenes footage
  • The Making of In the Mouth of Madness, a vintage featurette
  • Theatrical trailer and TV spots

Nightmare Alley gets a Criterion 4K in October

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The 2021 film “Nightmare Alley“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 28th via The Criterion Collection. Guillermo del Toro directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, and Willem Dafoe. It also co-starred Richard Jenkins, Rooney Mara, Ron Perlman, and David Strathairn. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, based on critics’ reviews.

The theatrical cut movie has received a 4K digital master. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with Dolby Atmos sound for the theatrical cut. Also, you’ll get a 4K digital master of “Nightmare Alley: Vision in Darkness and Light” (2025) on a separate 4K disc. This is “a new 159-minute, black-and-white extended director’s cut, supervised by director Guillermo del Toro.” The other 4K tech specs include a 2160p Black & White video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with a lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound mix.

This 4-disc release will come as a “combo pack” and include a 4K for each version of the film as well as a Blu-ray for each version of the film. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon as well as directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed in detail below.

  • New audio commentary on the extended director’s cut featuring del Toro
  • New documentary on the film’s performances, visual language, costume and production design, and score
  • New conversation between del Toro and actor and producer Bradley Cooper
  • New conversation between del Toro and co-screenwriter Kim Morgan
  • Trailers
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio
  • PLUS: An essay by crime-fiction and true-crime expert Sarah Weinman
  • New cover by Thomas Ott

Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning on 4K

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The 2025 sequel “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on October 14th via Paramount. Christopher McQuarrie directed and co-wrote the film. It stars Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, and Henry Czerny. It’s certainly worth noting that this movie is rated both “Certified Fresh” based on reviews by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in 2.39:1 and 1.90:1 shifting aspect ratios, including Dolby Vision and HDR10 with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. NOTE: There will not be a standard Blu-ray release of this film on home video. If you want a Blu-ray, you’ll have to buy one of the two 4K 3-disc “combo packs” which include the Blu-ray Disc counterpart. A Blu-ray housing bonus materials will also be included. A digital copy of the film is also included with both of the 4K UHD Blu-ray releases.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at retailer Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K releases are listed below.

  • BEHIND THE SCENES
    • Taking Flight—Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie take you through the biplanes stunt. Witness them push things to the next level to capture these incredible flight sequences.
    • To The Depths—Dive in with Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie to explore every detail of the water tank/moving gimbal, the special masks/water suits, and the rigorous planning and execution of this one-of-a-kind stunt.
    • To The North—Journey with the cast and crew to see how they filmed in extreme conditions to create the breathtaking sequence in the high Arctic of Svalbard.
    • Through the Mine—Explore the Middleton Mine as the team highlights the risks, challenges, and practical elements to pull off this incredible action sequence.
    • The Score—A behind-the-scenes look at the original music composed for the film.
  • EDITORIAL CONTENT
    • Deleted Footage Montage with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie—Director Christopher McQuarrie shares some of the stunning, never-before-seen deleted shots that did not make the final film.
    • Olifants River Canyon with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie—Director Christopher McQuarrie details the difficulties of shooting the dangerous, low level flying sequence through the Olifants River Canyon in South Africa.
    • Biplane Transfer with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise—Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie discuss the challenges of filming the highly technical and extremely dangerous biplane transfer stunt at high altitudes.
  • COMMENTARIES
    • Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise—Enjoy a compelling, in-depth discussion with Christopher M cQuarrie and Tom Cruise.
    • Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie, Editor Eddie Hamilton, and First Assistant Director Mary Boulding—Experience the film with riveting insights and analysis from these acclaimed filmmakers.
    • Commentary by Composers Max Aruj and Alfie Godfrey, and Score Producer Cécile Tournesac—Hear from the artists who enhance the action with thrilling music.
  • PROMO SPOTS
    • Parachute Burn— Watch Tom Cruise earn a Guinness World Record for the most burning parachute jumps by an individual.
    • Snorri Rig Camera— Survival is in the details. See the unique camera set up for Tom as he does his parachute jump.
    • Jump Flip— Witness Tom’s epic jump.
    • Long Wing— See Tom hang on to the wing of the biplane mid-flight.
  • STILL GALLERIES
    • Tom Cruise (Biography included)
    • Christopher McQuarrie
    • Collaboration
    • Supporting Cast
  • ISOLATED SCORE TRACK

The 2024 film Speak No Evil on 4K in September

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The 2024 film “Speak No Evil“ is set to arrive on 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 16th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. James Watkins directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, Aisling Franciosi, and Alix West Lefler. It’s worth noting this movie is “Certified Fresh” based on reviews by critics at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision and HDR10 with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, as well as a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere will be included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included on this release are listed below.

  • Nuclear Families
  • A Horrifying Crescendo
  • The Farmhouse of Horrors
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Writer/Director James Watkins

Cinderella Man is coming to 4K in September

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The 2005 film “Cinderella Man“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 16th, courtesy of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Ron Howard directed and produced the film along with Brian Grazer. It starred Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko, Bruce McGill, and Paddy Considine. The movie was nominated for a total of three Academy Awards. It’s also worth noting that it holds a “Certified Fresh” rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 along with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere will also be included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The following bonus materials will be included with this release.

  • “The Man, The Movie, The Legend: A Filmmaking Journey” – Director Ron Howard and actor Russell Crowe discuss the intricate process of transforming Russell Crowe into Jim Braddock.
  • “Ringside Seats” – The filmmakers give a blow-by-blow commentary on the original Baer-Braddock fight.
  • Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Director Ron Howard
  • The Fight Card: Casting Cinderella Man
  • For the Record: A History of Boxing
  • Jim Braddock: The Friends & Family Behind the Legend
  • Pre-Fight Preparations
  • Lights, Camera, Action: The Fight from Every Angle
  • Russell Crowe’s Personal Journey: Becoming Jim Braddock
  • Braddock vs. Baer Fight Footage
  • The Sound of the Bell
  • Cinderella Man Music Featurette
  • The Human Face of the Depression
  • Photo Montage
  • Kodak Cinderella Man Gallery
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Director Ron Howard
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Co-Writer Akiva Goldsman
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Co-Writer Cliff Hollingsworth

2025 Lilo & Stitch on 4K on Blu-ray in August

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The 2025 live-action film adaptation of “Lilo & Stitch” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on August 26th via Disney.  Dean Fleischer Camp directed the movie. It stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, and Chris Sanders. It also stars Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis, and Maia Kealoha. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Verified Hot” (by audiences) on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 as well as Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K and Blu-ray will both come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray counterpart and the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart. Both releases will include a digital copy of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below in detail) or the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart yet. Stay tuned for an update.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The bonus materials set to be included with the physical media releases are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes:
    • Nani Cleans Up
    • My Name is Nani
  • ‘Ohana Means Family: Making Lilo & Stitch – Learn how an animated classic becomes an instant live-action favorite. Explore the challenges of bringing Stitch into the real world, how the familiar images of the original were recreated, and join returning cast members on a set that embodies ‘ohana.
  • Drawn to Life – Check out scenes from the animated original film alongside their live-action counterparts to see how these beloved key moments were faithfully recreated. And uncover some easter eggs along the way!
  • Bloopers – Take a look at some of the fun mishaps on set with the cast of crew of Lilo & Stitch.
  • Scenes with Stitch – Hear Stitch talk about some of his favorite scenes as he watches the movie play.
    • Escape To Earth
    • Feeding Fish
    • Hula Performance
    • Stitch Gets Named
    • Bath Time
    • Watch This

Clown in a Cornfield on 4K and Blu-ray September

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The 2025 Shudder original movie “Clown in a Cornfield” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on September 9th via RLJE Films. Eli Craig directed and co-wrote the movie. It stars Katie Douglas, Aaron Abrams, Carson MacCormac, Vincent Muller, Kevin Durand, and Will Sasso. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with at least lossless 5.1 surround sound. Although we have yet to get any official confirmation if the 4K release will include HDR10 form of high dynamic range, it would be expected; however, stay tuned for an update. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 4K SteelBook release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart also included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Director Eli Craig, Clown in a Cornfield Author Adam Cesare, Carson MacCormac (Cole Hill), and Katie Douglas (Quinn Maybrook)
  • Trailers
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