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The 1997 film Spawn is coming to 4K in October

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The 1997 film “Spawn” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition releases on October 7th via Arrow Video. Mark A.Z. Dippé directed and co-wrote the movie, which was based on the comic book character created by Todd McFarlane. It starred Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, Nicol Williamson, and D.B. Sweeney.

This motion picture has received restorations of both the Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut from the original camera negatives (OCN). The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will feature both lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. Each version will be presented in a 2-disc set with the Director’s Cut on the first disc and the Theatrical Cut on the second.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition at Arrow Video’s website. Below you can find a glimpse of the 4K UHD Blu-ray version of the limited edition set.

SPAWN 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set
4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set

The physical extras will be included with both the 4K and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets:

  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by John Torrani
  • Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options

The bonus materials to be included with the Limited Edition sets, listed below, are sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray):

  • Director’s Cut (in 4K or HD)
  • NEW Audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
  • Audio commentary with Todd McFarlane, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Clint Goldman, and Steve Williams (1998)
  • NEW Hell’s Perfect Son, a brand new interview with actor Michael Jai White
  • NEW Spawn Support, a brand new interview with actors Melinda Clarke and D.B. Sweeney
  • NEW The Devil’s in the Details, a brand new interview with animatronic creature and special makeup effects artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero
  • NEW The Devil’s Music, a brand new interview with music supervisor Happy Walters
  • NEW Order Out of Chaos, a brand new interview with editor Michael Knue
  • Todd McFarlane: Chapter & Verse, an archival featurette from 1998 in which Spawn creator Todd McFarlane reflects on how the film adaptation stacks up against his original comic book vision
  • The Making of Spawn, archival behind-the-scenes featurette
  • Preview: Todd McFarlane’s Spawn – The Animated Movie
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Scene-to-storyboard comparisons
  • Original Todd McFarlane sketches
  • Spawn concept and sketch gallery

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut (in 4K or HD)

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

The 1987 film Creepshow 2 on 4K in September

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The 1987 film “Creepshow 2“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition on September 30th via Arrow Video. Michael Gornick directed the movie, which was a second screenwriting collaboration between George A. Romero and Stephen King. It starred Tom Savini, George Kennedy, Holt McCallany, Don Harvey, Daniel Beer, Page Hannah, and Lois Chiles.

This has been given a brand-new 4K restoration from the original negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 intended aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will include lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, Mono, and 2.0 Stereo sound.

UPDATED: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition available for preorder at Amazon. You can alternatively preorder directly via the Arrow Video website. The bonus materials set to be included with this limited edition set are listed below.

  • Audio commentary with director Michael Gornick
  • Screenplay for a Sequel, an interview with screenwriter George A. Romero
  • Tales from the Creep, an interview with actor and make-up artist Tom Savini
  • Poncho’s Last Ride, an interview with actor Daniel Beer
  • The Road to Dover, an interview with actor Tom Wright
  • Nightmares in Foam Rubber, an archive featurette on the special effects of Creepshow 2, including interviews with FX artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero
  • My Friend Rick, Howard Berger on his special effects mentor Rick Baker
  • Behind-the-scenes footage
  • Image gallery
  • Trailers & TV spots
  • Original screenplay galleries
  • Creepshow 2: Pinfall, a Limited Edition booklet featuring the comic adaptation of the unfilmed Creepshow 2 segment “Pinfall” by artist Jason Mayoh
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by festival programmer Michael Blyth
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Mike Saputo

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 on 4K August

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The 2003 film “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre“ receives a 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition on August 26th via Arrow Video. Marcus Nispel directed the film, which Michael Bay produced and Tobe Hooper co-produced. It starred Jessica Biel, Jonathan Tucker, Erica Leerhsen, Mike Vogel, Eric Balfour, and the late R. Lee Ermey.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of HDR with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio in 7.1, 5.1 surround, and 2.0 stereo configurations.

The Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and directly via Arrow Video. The bonus materials included with this limited edition set are listed below.

  • NEW audio commentary with Dread Central co-founder Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton and co-host of The Spooky Picture Show podcast Chris MacGibbon
  • Archival audio commentary with director Marcus Nispel, producer Michael Bay, executive producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form and New Line Cinema founder Robert Shaye
  • Archival audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, director of photography Daniel Pearl, production designer Greg Blair, art director Scott Gallager, sound supervisor Trevor Jolly and composer Steve Jablonsky
  • Archival audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, Michael Bay, writer Scott Kosar, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form and actors Jessica Biel, Erica Leerhsen, Eric Balfour Jonathan Tucker, Mike Vogel and Andrew Bryniarski
  • Reimagining a Classic, a brand new interview with director Marcus Nispel
  • Shadows of Yesteryear, a brand new interview with cinematographer Daniel Pearl
  • The Lost Leatherface, a brand new interview with actor Brett Wagner
  • Masks and Massacres, a brand new interview with makeup effects artist Scott Stoddard
  • Chainsaw Symphony, a brand new interview with composer Steve Jablonsky
  • Chainsaw Redux: Making A Massacre, a making-of documentary
  • Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield, an in-depth look at the infamous killer who inspired the character of Leatherface
  • Severed Parts, a look at the cutting room floor and some of the scenes excised from the final edit
  • Deleted scenes including an alternate opening and ending
  • Screen tests for Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour and Erica Leerhsen
  • Behind-the-scenes featurette
  • Cast and crew interviews
  • Theatrical trailers and TV spots
  • Concept art galleries
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea
  • Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Gingold
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