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The 2026 film Send Help is coming to 4K in April

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Movie cover for 'Send Help' featuring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, with a dramatic image split by a knife.
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The 2026 psychological thriller “Send Help” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 21st via 20th Century Studios (Disney).

Sam Raimi directed the movie, which stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. This release will be a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital code (copy) will be included, which is compatible with Movies Anywhere.

NOTE: No individual Blu-ray Disc release will be available for this movie. Just the 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray combo pack.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update. The bonus material for the release is detailed below.

  • Deleted & Extended Scenes:
    • Bradley’s Office
    • Franklin at Coffee
    • Linda in Car
    • Airplane Intro
    • Plane Scene Version 1 – Storyboards
    • Plane Scene with Pre-vis
    • Plane Scene with Stunt-vis
    • Finding Water and Bradley
    • High Ridge 1 and Bamboo
    • Night of Horror Day of Hunger
    • Boar Scene Stunt-vis
    • Boar Scene with Puppet
    • Waterfall
    • Long Goodbye
    • Teaching Montage
    • Extended Campfire and Bradley Bathing
    • Extended Cave
    • Walk and Talk and Dinner
    • Castration Scene – Storyboards
    • Bee Cave
    • Franklin Returns
    • Audition Tape
  • Featurettes:
    • Constructing the Boar Hunt — Sam Raimi offers a deep dive into the creation of SEND HELP’s epic boar hunt scene and the intensive creative process that amplifies the scene’s visceral impact.
    • From the Office to the Island — Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien detail their transformative filming experience, moving from controlled studios to open beaches. Discover how this shift in environment influenced the development of their characters and the overall production process.
    • Becoming Linda Liddle — Rachel McAdams, along with the costume and makeup designers, describes the unique journey of creating Linda Liddle’s unpolished office appearance and developing her striking, unpredictable survivalist transformation.
    • Survival Instinct — Follow Rachel McAdams as she learns the fundamentals of surviving in the wild with the help of Survivalist Expert Ky Furneaux.
    • SOS: Sounds of Survival — Danny Elfman details his creative process and collaboration with Sam Raimi to write a score that elevates the emotional and atmospheric landscape of SEND HELP.
  • Bloopers: Check out hilarious outtakes from the making of the movie.
  • Audio Commentary: Watch the film with audio commentary by director Sam Raimi and producer Zainab Azizi.

Further below, after the break, you can find the official trailer for the movie as well as the full press release.

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The Quick and the Dead 4K SteelBook in October

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The 1995 film “The Quick and the Dead” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on October 7th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Sam Raimi directed and produced the film. It starred Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, and Leonardo DiCaprio. It co-starred Keith David, Roberts Blossom, Kevin Conway, Lance Henriksen, Pat Hingle, Gary Sinise, and Tobin Bell.

This release will be to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary. NOTE: This film has been previously released on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format, back in 2018. However, that release only included the HDR10 form of high dynamic range, and this will also include Dolby Vision for the first time on physical media. That being said, tech specs for 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook now available for preorder at Amazon and at retailer Walmart. The only bonus material included with this release consists of 7 Deleted Scenes and the Theatrical Trailer. No new extras will be featured.

The 2000 Sam Raimi film The Gift comes to 4K in December

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The 2000 film “The Gift” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 3rd via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios). The film, directed by Sam Raimi and co-written by Billy Bob Thornton, starred Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Keanu Reeves, Katie Holmes, Greg Kinnear, and Hillary Swank.

This comes from a new 2024 4K restoration. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound. This release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available to preorder at Amazon. Also, you find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. You even can preorder directly via Shout! Factory’s website.

The following bonus material will be included with this 2-disc set.

DISC ONE (4K UHD):

  • NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Meagan Navarro
  • NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critics Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson
  • Isolated M&E Track

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

  • NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critics Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson
  • NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Meagan Navarro
  • Isolated M&E Track
  • NEW Interview With Editors Arthur Coburn & Bob Murawski
  • NEW Interview With Composer Christopher Young
  • NEW Interview With Actor Chelcie Ross
  • Original EPK Featurette
  • Sam Raimi About The Cast
  • The Cast About Sam Raimi
  • World Premiere
  • Cate Blanchett Interview
  • Keanu Reeves Interview
  • Giovanni Ribisi Interview
  • Sam Raimi Interview
  • US TV Spots
  • UK TV Spots
  • UK Radio Spots
  • “The Gift: A Look Inside” – Cast & Crew Interviews
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Neko Case “Furnace Room Lullaby” – Music Video

A Simple Plan comes to 4K and Blu-ray in November

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The 1998 film “A Simple Plan” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc in Limited Editions on November 19th via Arrow Video. The film, directed by Sam Raimi, starred Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe, and Gary Cole. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has received a new 4K remaster from the original negative, approved by director Sam Raimi. Tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Editions available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Editions are also available directly for preorder via Arrow Video’s website. The Limited Edition 4K and Blu-ray sets will include an illustrated collector’s booklet and reversible sleeve (4K version pictured below).

Below is a list of the bonus materials and physical extras to be included with the Limited Edition sets.

  • Brand new audio commentary by critics Glenn Kenny and Farran Smith Nehme
  • Brand new audio commentary by production designer Patrizia von Brandenstein with filmmaker Justin Beahm
  • Of Ice and Men, a newly filmed interview with cinematographer Alar Kivilo
  • Standing Her Ground, a newly filmed interview with actor Becky Ann Baker
  • Dead of Winter, a newly filmed interview with actor Chelcie Ross
  • On-set interviews with Paxton, Thornton, Fonda, Raimi, and producer Jim Jacks
  • Behind-the-scenes footage
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin
  • Illustrated collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Bilge Ebiri and an excerpt from the book The Unseen Force: The Films of Sam Raimi by John Kenneth Muir

Sam Raimi film Drag Me to Hell on 4K in October

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The 2009 horror film “Drag Me to Hell” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 29th via Scream Factory. The film, directed & co-written by Sam Raimi, starred Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Dileep Rao, David Paymer, and Adriana Barraza. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.40:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon, at online retailer GRUV, and directly via Shout! Factory’s website. This release will include both the theatrical version and UNRATED Director’s Cut. The bonus materials for the release have yet to be announced.

1990 Sam Raimi film Darkman on 4K in February

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The 1990 film adaptation of “Darkman” directed by Sam Raimi is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 20th, 2024 via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios).  The film starred Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, Larry Drake, Nelson Mashita, Dan Hicks, and Ted Raimi.  The tech specs for the release include a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound.  It’s most certainly worth noting that there will be a standard “Collector’s Edition” and a limited edition SteelBook release (pictured below).  You can find both available for preorder directly from ShoutFactory.com‘s store.  You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray standard release and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder over at Amazon, as well as over at Walmart.

UPDATE:  The bonus materials have been officially announced now and those included with the release are listed below.

DISC 1 (4K UHD):

  • NEW 4K Restoration From The Original Camera Negative In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible) Approved by Director Sam Raimi And Director Of Photography Bill Pope
  • Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
  • NEW Audio Commentary With Filmmaker And Darkman Superfan Josh Ruben
  • Audio Commentary With Bill Pope

DISC 2 (BLU-RAY):

  • NEW 4K Transfer From The Original Camera Negative Approved By Sam Raimi And Bill Pope
  • Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
  • NEW Audio Commentary With Josh Ruben
  • Audio Commentary With Bill Pope
  • NEW Deleted Scenes
  • “Dissecting Darkman” – An Interview With Actor Liam Neeson
  • Interview With Actor Frances McDormand
  • “The Name Is Durant” – An Interview With Actor Larry Drake
  • “The Face Of Revenge” – Interview With Makeup Designer Tony Gardner
  • “Henchman Tales” – Interviews with Actors Danny Hicks and Dan Bell
  • “Dark Design” –  An Interview With Production Designer Randy Ser And Art Director Philip Dagort
  • Vintage “Making-Of” Featurette – Featuring Interviews With Sam Raimi, Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, And More…
  • Vintage Interviews With Sam Raimi, Liam Neeson And Frances McDormand
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • TV Spots
  • Still Galleries – Posters And Production Stills, Behind The Scenes, Make-Up Effects And Storyboards

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

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2013 version of Evil Dead on 4K in September

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The 2013 version of “Evil Dead“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 27th via Scream Factory (Shout! Factory).  The film, produced by Sam Raimi, directed & co-written by Fede Alvarez, starred Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, and Elizabeth Blackmore.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with presumably HDR10 (at least) form of high dynamic range and perhaps Dolby Atmos sound as well as the original DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless mix found on the previous release(s).  The release will not include a Blu-ray and only the 4K UHD Blu-ray format disc.  This will however include both the theatrical (91 min) and UNRATED edition (97 min) on the same 4K disc and they’re both obviously in 4K.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder over at Amazon.  Also, you can order the 4K directly via the ShoutFactory.com store and get a bonus poster [while supplies last].  The bonus materials for this release are said to be “currently in progress” so, stay tuned for an update on that later along with the final tech specs.

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