So this is cool! It seems that Scream! Factory is issuing a new 4K UHD Blu-ray for John Carpenter's cult 1987 classic PRINCE OF DARKNESS! It starred Donald Pleasence, Jameson Parker, Lisa Blount, Alice Cooper, Victor Wong and Dennis Dun, and was about
a group of graduate students and scientists who uncover an ancient canister in an abandoned church, but when they open it, they inadvertently unleash a strange liquid and an evil force on all of humanity. As the liquid turns their co-workers into zombies, the remaining members realize they have released the most unspeakable horror of them all. Terror mounts as the team must fight to save the world from a devilish fury that has been contained for over seven million years.
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And here's the official description of the Blu-ray's special features:
This is the first time the film has been released in 4K Ultra High Definition in North America. Prince of Darkness Collector’s Edition (4k UHD/Blu-Ray) will contain all previous bonus features from the 2013 Scream Factory Collector’s Edition Blu-ray release, including interviews with Carpenter and Alice Cooper, as well as new 7.1 Dolby Atmos audio on both the UHD and Blu-ray discs.
EXCLUSIVE WEBSITE-ONLY OFFERS:
Customers who order directly from ShoutFactory.com will be able to choose from two exclusive offers:
· Prince of Darkness Collector’s Edition (4k UHD/Blu-Ray™) plus an 18” x 24” rolled poster reproduction of the original theatrical art. The posters will be made at a limited quantity.
· Prince of Darkness Collector’s Edition (4k UHD/Blu-Ray™) with poster and new exclusive 7″ Sacred Bones record, while supplies last. The 7″ on exclusive white and red splatter vinyl via Sacred Bones features music from Prince of Darkness 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 “Love at a Distance” recorded by the trio in 2020. The white and red 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.4K UHD Bonus Features
· New 7.1 Dolby Atmos audio
· In Dolby Vision (HDR Compatible)
· Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Peter Jason
· Theatrical trailerBlu-ray Bonus Features
· New 7.1 Dolby Atmos audio
· Audio Commentary with John Carpenter and actor Peter Jason
· Sympathy for The Devil –Interview with Writer/Director John Carpenter
· Alice at the Apocalypse –interview with Alice Cooper
· The Messenger – Interview with Actor & Special Visual Effects Supervisor Robert Grasmere
· Hell On Earth – A look at the film’s score with Co-Composer Alan Howarth
· Horror’s Hallowed Grounds with host Sean Clark
· Alternate Opening from TV Version
· Radio Spots
· Still Gallery
· Original Theatrical Trailer
Meanwhile, this edition of PRINCE OF DARKNESS will be available January 19th, 2021! So what do you guys think? Fans of the film? If so, going to buy the Blu-ray? Either way, sound off below!
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