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The Running Man [2025] – 4K UHD Blu-ray Screenshots
The 1979 adaptation of Salem’s Lot on 4K in March
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The 1979 TV miniseries adaptation of “Salem’s Lot“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition on March 31st via Arrow Video. Tobe Hooper directed the miniseries, based on the novel written by Stephen King. It starred David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin, Bonnie Bedelia, Lew Ayres, Julie Cobb, and Elisha Cook Jr.
This release includes new 4K restorations of both the original two-part miniseries and the shorter theatrical cut distributed internationally. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.33:1 for the 2-part TV miniseries, a 1.85:1 aspect ratio for the theatrical cut, and lossless Mono sound for both versions. The release will come as a 2-disc set, with each version getting its own disc.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon, Arrow Video, and the MVD Shop. The bonus materials physically included are shown, and the entire set of supplemental materials is listed further below, sorted by disc.
Physical Extras:
- Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
- Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet containing new writing on the film by critics Sean Abley, Sorcha Ni Fhlainn, and Richard Kadrey, plus select archival material including interviews with director Tobe Hooper, and stars Lance Kerwin and Julie Cobb
- Salem’s Lot town sign sticker
- Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- ORIGINAL TV MINI-SERIES VERSION
- Two viewing modes: Play as miniseries in two parts as per the original broadcast or as extended movie
- Brand new audio commentary by film critics Bill Ackerman and Amanda Reyes
- Archive audio commentary by director Tobe Hooper
- Alternate TV footage: commercial bumpers and original broadcast version of the antlers death
- Original shooting script gallery
Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- THEATRICAL VERSION & EXTRAS
- Brand new audio commentary by film critic Chris Alexander
- King of the Vampires, a new interview with Stephen King biographer Douglas Winter
- Second Coming, a new appreciation by author and critic Grady Hendrix
- New England Nosferatu, a new interview with filmmaker Mick Garris
- Fear Lives Here, a new featurette looking at the locations of Salem’s Lot today
- We Can All Be Heroes, a new featurette with film critic Heather Wixson, co-author of In Search of Darkness
- A Gold Standard for Small Screen Screams, a new featurette with film critics Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman, co-hosts of the podcast Horror Queers
- Trailer
- Image gallery
IT: Welcome to Derry first season gets 4K and Blu-ray
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The HBO original “IT: Welcome to Derry – The Complete First Season” will be released to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on May 5th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The show, based on the novel “IT” by Stephen King, was developed for TV by Jason Fuchs, Andy Muschietti, and Barbara Muschietti. It stars Taylour Paige, Stephen Rider, Matilda Lawler, Amanda Christine, Clara Stack, Jack Molloy Legault, Jack Molloy Legault, James Remar, Jovan Adepo, and Bill Skarsgård.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound, spanning across a 4-disc set. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound, which spans across a 4-disc set.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are each now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the Blu-ray available for preorder at GRUV. Yet, the 4K SteelBook is currently sold out there. The 4K SteelBook will include 6 collectible “1962 Derry themed” postcards (pictured below).
The following bonus materials are included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray.
- Inside Derry – (3) extended behind-the-episode featurettes
- Fear the Other – Bonus featurette that explores the societal dynamics of 1962 Derry, Jim Crow, the Red Scare, and the government trespassing on indigenous lands that wreak terror in this tiny New England town.
The Running Man [2025] is coming to 4K in March
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The 2025 film adaptation of “The Running Man” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on March 3rd via Paramount. Edgar Wright co-wrote [the adaptation] and directed the film, based on the novel by Stephen King. It stars Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, and Lee Pace. It also co-stars William H. Macy, Michael Cera, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian, and Martin Herlihy.
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. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound.
Each release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital code (copy) of the movie. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are each now available for preorder at Amazon.
EDITORIAL NOTE: In fact, there will not be an individual Blu-ray release for this film. If you want to own this on physical media, you have a choice to either buy the 4K combo pack and get the Blu-ray or settle for it on DVD.
The artwork for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is pictured above. Below you can find a list of the bonus material set to be included with the 4K physical media releases.
- Audio Commentary By Writer/Director Edgar Wright, Actor Glenn Powell, and Writer Michael Bacall
- The Hunt Begins
- The Hunters and the Hunted
- Welcome to The Running Man: Designing the World
- Surviving the Game: Shooting The Running Man
- The Running Man Commercials
- The Running Man Show
- The Runners – Self Tapes
- Other Network Shows
- The Apostle
- Stunts Compilation
- Hair, Make-Up, And Costume Test
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- Trailers & Digital Spots
The 2007 film 1408 gets a 4K SteelBook in January
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The 2007 film “1408“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, exclusively at Amazon, on January 13th via Lionsgate. The movie, based on a short story by Stephen King, was directed by Mikael Håfström. The movie starred John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, and Tony Shalhoub.
The release will include both the theatrical and director’s cuts of the movie, each in 4K on its own individual 4K disc. Technical specifications for the 4K UHD Blu-ray [Discs] include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). The audio configuration(s) include lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround for the theatrical cut only. Meanwhile, the Director’s Cut will feature Dolby Atmos sound. The 3-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc counterpart [featuring both cuts] included. It will also include a digital copy.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in further detail below), an Amazon exclusive, is now available for preorder.
The bonus materials included on the release are listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Theatrical Cut:
- NEW Featurette: Don’t Enter 1408
Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Director’s Cut:
- Audio Commentary by Director Mikael Håfström and Writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaswezski
- Alternate Endings
- Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary
- The Secrets of 1408
- John Cusack on 1408
- Inside Room 1408
- Theatrical
Disc 3 (Blu-ray) Theatrical & Director’s Cut:
- Audio Commentary by Director Mikael Håfström and Writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaswezski
- Alternate Endings
- Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary
- The Secrets of 1408
- John Cusack on 1408
- Inside Room 1408
- Theatrical
The Life of Chuck on 4K and Blu-ray in September
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The 2024 film “The Life of Chuck” is set to release on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on September 30th via NEON, distributed by Decal Releasing. The film was both directed and written by Mike Flanagan, based on a short story by Stephen King. It stars Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Mark Hamill, with David Dastmalchian and Matthew Lillard. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in various aspect ratios (2.39:1, 2.0:1, & 1.85:1) with HDR10 and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1, 2.0:1, & 1.85:1 aspect ratios with DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround sound.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Additionally, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available to preorder at retailer Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with both physical media releases are listed below.
- The Making Of The Life of Chuck
- Exclusive on-set interviews with Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Mark Hamill
- Feature Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Mike Flanagan
- Teasers, Trailers, Spots, and more
The 1987 film Creepshow 2 on 4K in September
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The 1987 film “Creepshow 2“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition on September 30th via Arrow Video. Michael Gornick directed the movie, which was a second screenwriting collaboration between George A. Romero and Stephen King. It starred Tom Savini, George Kennedy, Holt McCallany, Don Harvey, Daniel Beer, Page Hannah, and Lois Chiles.
This has been given a brand-new 4K restoration from the original negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 intended aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will include lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, Mono, and 2.0 Stereo sound.
UPDATED: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition available for preorder at Amazon. You can alternatively preorder directly via the Arrow Video website. The bonus materials set to be included with this limited edition set are listed below.
- Audio commentary with director Michael Gornick
- Screenplay for a Sequel, an interview with screenwriter George A. Romero
- Tales from the Creep, an interview with actor and make-up artist Tom Savini
- Poncho’s Last Ride, an interview with actor Daniel Beer
- The Road to Dover, an interview with actor Tom Wright
- Nightmares in Foam Rubber, an archive featurette on the special effects of Creepshow 2, including interviews with FX artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero
- My Friend Rick, Howard Berger on his special effects mentor Rick Baker
- Behind-the-scenes footage
- Image gallery
- Trailers & TV spots
- Original screenplay galleries
- Creepshow 2: Pinfall, a Limited Edition booklet featuring the comic adaptation of the unfilmed Creepshow 2 segment “Pinfall” by artist Jason Mayoh
- Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by festival programmer Michael Blyth
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Mike Saputo
The 1990 film Graveyard Shift on 4K in February
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The 1990 film “Graveyard Shift” will come to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray Disc on February 25th via KL Studio Classics. The film was directed by Ralph S. Singleton and was based on the Stephen King novel. It starred David Andrews, Kelly Wolf, Stephen Macht, Brad Dourif, Vic Polizos, Andrew Divoff, Robert Alan Beuth, and Ilona Margolis.
The movie has received a brand new master from a 4K scan of the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Special Edition Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Special Edition Blu-ray are available for preorder at Amazon. Or opt to preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below (by disc).
4K UHD Blu-ray:
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Marc Edward Heuck
Blu-ray:
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Marc Edward Heuck
- Interview with Director Ralph S. Singleton
- Interview with Actor Stephen Macht
- Interview with Actress Kelly Wolf
- Interview with Actor Robert Alan Beuth
- Theatrical Trailer