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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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Sam Raimi’s “The Evil Dead” with Bruce Campbell on 4K UHD Blu-ray in October

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The 1981 Sam Raimi film “The Evil Dead“ starring Bruce Campbell is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 9th via Lionsgate. Tech specs for the release include full 2160p 4K video presented in both the 16×9 aspect ratio (1.85:1) and the original 4×3 aspect ratio (1.33:1) in both Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of High Dynamic Range. The audio set to be included on the release is sadly just Dolby TrueHD 5.1 – the exact as offered up on the previous Blu-ray. A bit of a step in the wrong direction there, it would seem.

UPDATE: The release is now available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon and Best Buy.

Bonus materials set to be included on the release appear to be identical to the previous Blu-ray release, in fact this will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc and Digital Copy of the film included. In the meantime, you can check out our Blu-ray Screenshots from the original release, in both aspect ratios, and including DVD comparisons. Further info about the upcoming 4K release can be found below, after the break, from the official announcement.

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