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The 1985 film “Day of the Dead“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a 4-Disc “Collector’s Edition” on June 16th via Scream Factory [Shout! Studios].

George A. Romero wrote and directed this modern-day horror classic. It starred Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato, Jarlath Conroy, Anthony Dileo Jr., Richard Liberty, Sherman Howard, and Gary Howard Klar.

The movie has been fully restored. In fact, it has received a 4K restoration for the interpositive. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and 2.0 dual-channel Mono sound. An isolated score-and-sound-effects mix will also be available.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder at online retailer GRUV. The 4-disc Collector’s Edition will be a “combo pack” featuring its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with two additional Blu-ray Discs containing bonus material. The release will come in a rigid packaging and include two separate cases for the 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray and the bonus Blu-ray discs. Some other physical extras will be included, pictured below.

Those aforementioned extras are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray, Feature Film):

• NEW Audio Commentary With Author Daniel Kraus And Film Critic Drew McWeeny
• Audio Commentary With Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson, And Actress Lori Cardille

Disc 2 (Blu-ray, Feature Film):

• NEW Audio Commentary With Author Daniel Kraus And Film Critic Drew McWeeny
• Audio Commentary With Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson, And Actress Lori Cardille

Disc 3 (Blu-ray, Documentary):

• “World’s End: The Legacy of Day of the Dead” – A Feature Length Documentary About The Making Of Day Of The Dead

Disc 4 (Blu-ray Special Features):

• NEW Interview With Actor Lori Cardille
• NEW Interview With Assistant to Tom Savini/Actor Greg Nicotero
• NEW Interview With Composer And First Assistant Director John Harrison
• NEW Interview With Founder Of The George A. Romero Foundation Suzanne Romero
• NEW Interview With Actor John Amplas
• NEW Interview With 2nd Unit Cameraman Ernest Dickerson
• NEW Interview With Filmmaker Tina Romero
• NEW “Monster Mania: Restoring Day Of The Dead‘”
• NEW “Stink of the Dead” – Featurette
• Underground: A Look Into The Day Of The Dead Mines
• Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Special Make-Up Effects Creator Tom Savini’s Archives
• Wampum Mine Promotional Video
• Photo Gallery
• Theatrical Trailers
• TV Spots

Further below, after the break, you can find the new official trailer and the press release announcement.

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