Scream Factory is bringing director John Carpenter‘s 1981 sci-fi action classic Escape from New York (watch it HERE) to 4K UHD for the first time in the United States and Canada on May 17th, and the company is currently accepting pre-orders for this collector’s edition release at their website. The Scream Factory exclusive includes:
Escape From New York [Collector’s Edition] 3-Disc UHD/Blu-ray set (with slipcover)
A limited edition 18” x 24” rolled poster of the original theatrical artwork
sponsored contentA 7″ on exclusive clear with blue splatter vinyl via Sacred Bones featuring music from Escape From New York composed by John Carpenter and recorded by John, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies. The A-side includes the 2017 version of the main title and the B-side contains a never-before-released recording of “69th St. Bridge” recorded by the trio in 2020. Our clear with blue splatter vinyl variant is a limited edition of 2,000 copies and is housed in a lavish slipcase with new art by frequent Carpenter collaborator Chris Bilheimer.
The first 1000 fans to order the Escape from New York collectors’ edition will also receive the official Escape from New York Collectible Enamel Pin Set, exclusive to ShoutFactory.com and limited to 1,000 units.
Set includes 5 hard enamel pins.
The Maximum-Security Sign and Logo pins measure approximately 2” wide, the Skyline pin measures approximately 3” wide, and the Snake Plissken and USPF Badge pins measure approximately 1.5” high. Each pin includes 2 clutches with rubber backers.
Set includes a custom backer card, which measures approximately 6” x 5”, housed in a custom keepsake box, which measures approx. 7” x 6”.
Art by Matthew Skiff.
If you want to try to secure that, you should get your order in ASAP.
Scripted by Carpenter and Nick Castle, Escape from New York has the following description:
A thrilling landmark film that jolts along at a breakneck pace, Escape From New York leapt to cult status with high-octane action, edge-of-your-seat suspense and the mind-blowing vision of lone warrior Snake Plissken battling his way out of a post-apocalyptic Manhattan!
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the US president crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken. But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake’s mission – and his life – unless he succeeds!
The film stars Kurt Russell, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Adrienne Barbeau, Harry Dean Stanton, Ernest Borgnine, Lee Van Cleef, Tom Atkins, Charles Cyphers, Frank Doubleday, John Strobel, Season Hubley, Nancy Stephens, George Buck Flower, and Ox Baker, with some narration by Jamie Lee Curtis.
The Scream Factory release includes these bonus features:
DISC ONE (4K UHD):
4K Restoration By StudioCanal
Audio Commentary With Director John Carpenter And Actor Kurt Russell
Audio Commentary With Producer Debra Hill And Production Designer Joe Alves
Audio Commentary With Actress Adrienne Barbeau And Director Of Photography Dean Cundey
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):
4K Restoration By StudioCanal
Audio Commentary With Director John Carpenter And Actor Kurt Russell
Audio Commentary With Producer Debra Hill And Production Designer Joe Alves
Audio Commentary With Actress Adrienne Barbeau And Director Of Photography Dean Cundey
DISC THREE (BLU-RAY):
Big Challenges In Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects Of ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK
Scoring The Escape – A Discussion With Composer Alan Howarth
On Set With John Carpenter – The Images Of ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK With Photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker
I Am Taylor – An Interview With Actor Joe Unger
My Night On Set – An Interview With Filmmaker David DeCoteau
Deleted Scene: The Original Opening Bank Robbery Sequence With Optional Audio Commentary
Return To Escape From New York Featurette
Theatrical Trailers
Photo Galleries – Behind-The-Scenes, Posters And Lobby Cards
Here’s what the set looks like:
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