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The 2006 James Gunn film Slither comes to 4K in June

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Cover art for the movie 'Slither', featuring a monstrous creature with multiple tentacles and a grotesque facial expression, set against a dark background.
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The 2006 film “Slither“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on June 23rd via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios).

James Gunn wrote and directed the movie. It starred Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, and Michael Rooker. The movie has received a 4K scan from the 35mm interpositive approved by Writer/Director James Gunn and Director of Photography Gregory Middleton. 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 and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. Bonus material to be included with the release is listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker  
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion  

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actors Nathan Fillion And Michael Rooker  
  • Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn And Actor Nathan Fillion  
  • NEW “We’ve Got Worms” – Interview With Director of Photography Gregory Middleton  
  • NEW “Feed The Fear” – Interview With Editor John Axelrad   
  • NEW “Just A Bee Sting” – Interview With Special Make-up Effects Designer Todd Masters  
  • NEW “What’s Gotten Into You” – Interview With Composer Tyler Bates  
  • “The Genesis Of Slither” – Interview With Writer/Director James Gunn  
  • “The Other MacReady” – Interview With Actor Gregg Henry  
  • Deleted And Extended Scenes With Optional Commentary With James Gunn  
  • Visual Effects Progressions  
  • Slithery Set Tour With Actor Nathan Fillion   
  • The Sick Minds And Slimy Days Of Slither Featurette  
  • “Brewing The Blood” Featurette  
  • Bringing Slither’s Creatures To Life Featurette  
  • Lloyd Kaufman’s Video Diary  
  • Gag Reel  
  • “Who Is Bill Pardy?” Featurette  
  • Theatrical Trailer

Below, after the break, you can find the press release.

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George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead on 4K in June

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Cover art for George A. Romero's Day of the Dead Collector's Edition featuring a zombie holding a gun against a yellow background.
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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.

Collector's edition of 'Day of the Dead' featuring a rigid slipcase, new 4K restoration, and archival special features.

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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The 1963 film The Haunting is coming to 4K in May

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Blu-ray cover for 'The Haunting' featuring a woman screaming in a stark design with green and black colors. Text includes 'You may not believe in ghosts but you cannot deny terror.'
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The original 1963 version of “The Haunting“ will come to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 26th via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios).

Robert Wise directed the motion picture. It starred Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn, Fay Compton, and Lois Maxwell. Its supporting cast included Rosalie Crutchley, Valentine Dyall, Diane Clare, and Ronald Adam.

The movie received a 4K restoration from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in Black & White and a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range. The audio will be presented in a lossless format; however, it has yet to be detailed which format(s).

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GRUV, and Walmart. The release will be a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. On that Blu-ray, you will find most of the extras (bonus materials), which are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Actor and Writer Tracy Letts and Film Critic Sean – Fennessey
  • Audio Commentary with Dr. Karen Stollznow, Matt Baxter, and Blake Smith of Monster Talk
  • Audio Commentary with Director Robert Wise, Screenwriter Nelson Gidding, and Actors Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, and Russ Tamblyn
  • Theatrical Trailer

The Devil’s Advocate will arrive on 4K in March

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The 1997 film “The Devil’s Advocate“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 10th via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios).

Taylor Hackford directed the movie, which starred Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino. It co-starred Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones, Connie Nielsen, Craig T. Nelson, and Judith Ivey.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray have not yet been fully detailed, but you can expect a 2160p video presentation [in its original 2.39:1 aspect ratio] with (at least) HDR10 and lossless surround sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Also, the bonus materials have not yet been detailed, so stay tuned for an update. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon.

The 1982 film The Beastmaster on 4K in November

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The 1982 film “The Beastmaster“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray (in a “Collector’s Edition”) on November 25th via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios). Don Coscarelli directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred Marc Singer, Rip Torn, Tanya Roberts, and John Amos.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will come with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 sound mixes. This release will be a 3-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart(s) included. It features the Theatrical Cut (in both 4K and HD) as well as a “Special VFX Cut” (in HD).

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. Also, you can preorder directly via the ShoutFactory website. The details about the contents of this release and bonus materials are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut in 4K
  • Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman Moderated By Filmmaker Joe Lynch
  • Archival Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut in 1080p HD
  • Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman Moderated By Filmmaker Joe Lynch
  • Archival Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman
  • The Beastmaster Chronicles – A Six-Part Series Looking Back At The Making And Legacy Of The Beastmaster, Including Interviews With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli, Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman, Cast Members Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, John Amos, And Josh Milrad, Assistant Producer Frank K. Isaac Jr., Makeup Effects Artist Mark Shostrom, Animal Trainer Boone Nar, Costume Designer Betty Pecha Madden, Composer Lee Holdridge, And Sound Designer Jeremy Hoenack

Disc 3 (Blu-ray):

  • “Special VFX Cut” in HD – Alternate Updated Visual Effects Version Supervised By The Director
  • Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman Moderated By Filmmaker Joe Lynch
  • Archival Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman
  • The Saga Of The Beastmaster Featurette
  • Super 8mm Home Movies Shot By Production Assistant James Dodson With Audio Commentary By Director/Co-Writer Don Coscarelli And Co-Writer/Producer Paul Pepperman
  • Still Gallery
  • Outtake Footage
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1999 film End of Days comes to 4K in October

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The 1999 film “End of Days“ is getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray “25th Anniversary Edition” release on October 7th via Scream Factory. Peter Hyams directed the film, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. It co-starred Gabriel Byrne, Robin Tunney, Kevin Pollak, and CCH Pounder.

The motion picture received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative and has been approved by director/cinematographer Peter Hyams. The tech specs for 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation, in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and a 4K bundle available for preorder directly via the ShoutFactory website. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams
  • NEW “One Hell Of A Time: Peter Hyams At Universal” – An In-Depth Interview With Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams
  • NEW “You Will Bear Witness: Writing End Of Days” – An Interview With Screenwriter Andrew W. Marlowe
  • NEW “Hell Followed With Him: Inside The Effects” – An Interview With Visual Effects Supervisor John Des Jardin
  • NEW “The Eternal Struggle: Scoring End Of Days” – An Interview With Composer John Debney
  • “Spotlight On Location” Vintage Featurette
  • “Special Effects: The Devil’s Playground” Vintage Featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer

1960 Mario Bava film Black Sunday comes to 4K

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The 1960 film “Black Sunday” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 7th via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios). Mario Bava directed the movie. It starred Barbara Steele, John Richardson, Ivo Garrani, and Andrea Checchi.

This will be a 2-disc “Collector’s Edition” and “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. This has received a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio Mono sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials to be included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • International Version in 4K
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Writer Dr. Rebekah King
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Dr. Karen Stollznow, Matt Baxter, and Blake Smith
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Film Critic Brian Keiper
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Film Critic Meagan Navarro

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • International Version in HD
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Writer Dr. Rebekah King
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Dr. Karen Stollznow, Matt Baxter, and Blake Smith
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Film Critic Brian Keiper
  • NEW Audio Commentary with Film Critic Meagan Navarro
  • Trailers from Hell – Interview with Filmmaker Larry Cohen
  • International Trailer
  • US Trailer
  • Poster Gallery
  • TV Spot

The 2013 film Mama comes to 4K in September

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The 2013 movie “Mama“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a “Collector’s Edition” on September 30th via Scream Factory. Andy Muschietti directed and co-wrote the movie. Guillermo del Toro served as executive producer. It starred Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Daniel Kash, and Isabelle Nelisse.

The motion picture has received a new 2024 4K restoration. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. Also, you can preorder directly via ShoutFactory.com, where you get an exclusive bonus poster included. The bonus materials to be included with this release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Andy Muschietti And Producer/Co-Writer Barbara Muschietti

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Director/Co-Writer Andy Muschietti And Producer/Co-Writer Barbara Muschietti
  • NEW Interview With Producer J. Miles Dale
  • NEW Interview With Director Of Photography Antonio Riestra
  • NEW Interview With Costume Designer Luis Sequeira
  • NEW Interview With Production Designer Anastasia Masaro
  • Original Short With Introduction by Guillermo del Toro
  • The Birth of Mama
  • Deleted Scenes

The 2024 film Abigail is coming to 4K in July

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The 2024 film “Abigail“ will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 8th via Scream Factory. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett co-directed the film. It stars Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Will Catlett, and Giancarlo Esposito. It is certainly worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

This has received a new 4K presentation from the original elements. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of high dynamic range. There will be Dolby Atmos, as well as lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, featuring the new 4K source material.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. You can also preorder directly via the ShoutFactory.com store, with a bonus poster included. The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin And Tyler Gillett And Editor Michael P. Shawver
  • NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Drew McWeeny

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin And Tyler Gillett And Editor Michael P. Shawver
  • NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Drew McWeeny
  • NEW Interview With Co-Writer Guy Busick
  • NEW Interview With Co-Writer Stephen Shields
  • NEW Interview With Production Designer Susie Cullen
  • NEW Interview With Director of Photography Aaron Morton
  • Deleted And Extended Scenes
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