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The Evil Dead gets a 45th Anniversary 4K SteelBook

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Limited edition steelbook of Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead featuring the main character holding an axe, with two discs included and striking artwork of characters from the film.
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The original 1981 horror film “The Evil Dead” will celebrate its 45th Anniversary with a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on July 7th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

The movie was written & directed by Sam Raimi. It starred Bruce Campbell. The supporting cast included Ellen Sandweiss, Hal Delrich, Betsy Baker, and Sarah York.

This release boasts a 4K UHD presentation in its original (intended) 1.33:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), along with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 (2-channel) surround sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack,” with the Blu-ray Disc included in 1080p HD, along with a digital code redeemable through Movies Anywhere.

You cannot yet find the 45th Anniversary Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder on Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update as soon as it becomes available. Bonus material set to be included on the Blu-ray with the release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary with Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell
  • Picture-in-Picture: Join Us! The Undying Legacy of The Evil Dead
  • One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
  • Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor
  • At the Drive-In
  • Discovering Evil Dead
  • Make-Up Test
  • 4 TV Spots
  • Theatrical Trailer

EDITORIAL NOTE: Yes, this movie has previously been released back in 2018 by Lionsgate on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. However, it has since gone OOP (Out of Print) and sells for about 4 times its original price. This release will give fans a chance to own it for less in much better packaging. This time it will actually include supplemental materials and not just the audio commentary, as with the previous 2018 release.

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

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Army of Darkness marches onto 4K in September

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The 1992 film “Army of Darkness” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 27th via Scream Factory (Shout! Factory).  The film, directed and co-written by Sam Raimi, starred Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Marcus Gilbert, Ian Abercrombie, Bridget Fonda, and Richard Grove.  The release will come in the form of a 4-disc “combo pack” with several Blu-ray Discs of the film included along with extras.  There will be a standard 4K UHD Bluray (pictured above) and then also a limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below).

The tech specs for the 4K releases include a 2160p video presentation in various aspect ratios and presumably with HDR10 (at least) and Dolby Atmos and the original 5.1 and 2.0 stereo lossless mixes. However, it has yet to be confirmed by Shout! Factory.  So, stay tuned for an update on that and regarding other details.

You can now find both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder over at Amazon and also directly [with bonuses] directly via the ShoutFactory.com store.  According to Shout! Factory, the extras [bonus materials] are “currently in progress” and will be announced at a later point.  So, as mentioned, stay tuned for an update regarding these 4K releases of the film.

John Carpenter’s Escape from L.A. on 4K in February

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The 1996 John Carpenter film “Escape from L.A.“ starring Kurt Russell is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 22nd, 2022 via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, sequel to “Escape from New York” (1981), co-starred Steve Buscemi, Peter Fonda, Pam Grier, Stacy Keach, Cliff Robertson, A.J. Langer, and Bruce Campbell.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will include a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon. Sadly, it appears that the only extra set to be included with the release is the original theatrical trailer — according to the press release.

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding this 4K release of the film.

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“Evil Dead 2” starring Bruce Campbell is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in December

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The 1987 Sam Raimi directed film “Evil Dead 2“ starring Bruce Campbell is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 11th via Lionsgate. The film co-starred Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks, Kassie Wesley DePaiva, Denise Bixler, Richard Domeier, John Peakes, and Ted Raimi. Tech specs for the 4K release include 2160p in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with both Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of High Dynamic Range and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc and Digital Copy of the film included. UPDATE: This 4K release is now available to pre-order over at Amazon.

Bonus materials set to be included on this releases are listed below, which includes a NEW featurette exclusively on the 4K disc.

4K ULTRA HD SPECIAL FEATURES

  • NEW “Bloody and Groovy, Baby!” – A Tribute to Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead 2 Featurette
  • Audio Commentary with writer-director Sam Raimi, actor Bruce Campbell, co-writer Scott Spiegel, and special make-up effects artist Greg Nicotero

BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Audio Commentary with writer-director Sam Raimi, actor Bruce Campbell, co-writer Scott Spiegel, and special make-up effects artist Greg Nicotero
  • “Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2” Featurette
  • “Cabin Fever – A ‘Fly on the Wall’ Look Behind-the-Scenes of Evil Dead 2” Featurette
  • “Road to Wadesboro: Revisiting the Shooting Location with Filmmaker Tony Elwood” Featurette
  • “Evil Dead 2: Behind-the-Screams” Featurette
  • “The Gore The Merrier” Featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Still Galleries

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

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