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Black Christmas AKA Silent Night Evil Night AKA Stranger in the House (Blu-ray) (1974)
If this movie doesn't make your skin crawl... It's On Too Tight!Director: Bob Clark
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (2022 4K Remaster)
Audio Commentary with director Bob Clark
Audio Commentary with actors John Saxon and Keir Dullea
Audio Commentary with Billy (actor Nick Mancuso in character)
Audio interview with director Bob Clark
"Black Christmas: Restoring the Sound" featurette (8:05)
Newspaper Ad Gallery by Drive-In Asylum (3:28)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
* The Film (2006 Critical Mass HD Master)
"Film and Furs: Remembering Black Christmas with Art Hindle" interview (26:11)
"Victims and Virgins: Remembering Black Christmas with Lynne Griffin" interview (26:35)
"Black Christmas Legacy" documentary (40:22)
40th Anniversary Panel at FanExpo 2014 (18:02)
"On Screen!: Black Christmas" documentary (48:41)
"12 Days of Black Christmas" featurette (19:48)
"Black Christmas Revisited" documentary (36:25)
Archival Interviews with Olivia Hussey, Art Hindle, Margot Kidder, Bob Clark, & John Saxon (101:30)
Midnight Screening Q&A with Bob Clark, John Saxon and Carl Zittrer (20:21)
2 Uncovered Scenes (3:04)
Alternative Title Sequences (2:47)
Still Gallery (4:33)
Original Theatrical Trailers (8:16)
Original TV and Radio Spots (3:09) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):4K Remaster:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Critical Mass HD Master
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DISCS ONE & TWO feature a 2022 4K scan of the original camera negative.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (2016 2K Remaster)
Audio Commentary with director Bob Clark
Audio Commentary with actors John Saxon and Keir Dullea
Audio Commentary with Billy (actor Nick Mancuso in character)
Audio interview with director Bob Clark
DISC TWO
* The Film (2006 Critical Mass HD Master)
"Film and Furs: Remembering Black Christmas with Art Hindle" interview (26:11)
"Victims and Virgins: Remembering Black Christmas with Lynne Griffin" interview (26:35)
"Black Christmas Legacy" documentary (40:22)
40th Anniversary Panel at FanExpo 2014 (18:02)
"On Screen!: Black Christmas" documentary (48:41)
"12 Days of Black Christmas" featurette (19:48)
"Black Christmas Revisited" documentary (36:25)
Archival Interviews with Olivia Hussey, Art Hindle, Margot Kidder, Bob Clark, & John Saxon (101:30)
Midnight Screening Q&A with Bob Clark, John Saxon and Carl Zittrer (20:21)
2 Uncovered Scenes (3:04)
Alternative Title Sequences (2:47)
Still Gallery (4:33)
Original Theatrical Trailers (8:16)
Original TV and Radio Spots (3:09) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):DISC ONE
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
DISC TWO
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Disc 1 presents the film in 1.85:1 with a 2K transfer from the original negative while disc 2 presents the film in 1.78:1. Both transfers are in 1080p 24fps.
Comes with slipcase and a reversible cover.
If ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free 18" x 24" poster of the new artwork and receive it 2 weeks early of the release date.
When originally released, the Mono track on disc one had some issues including hissing. Shout! Factory is currently doing a replacement featuring the Mono mix without these issues. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (2022 4K Remaster)
Audio Commentary with director Bob Clark
Audio Commentary with actors John Saxon and Keir Dullea
Audio Commentary with Billy (actor Nick Mancuso in character)
Audio interview with director Bob Clark
"Black Christmas: Restoring the Sound" featurette (8:05)
Newspaper Ad Gallery by Drive-In Asylum (3:28)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
* The Film (2006 Critical Mass HD Master)
"Film and Furs: Remembering Black Christmas with Art Hindle" interview (26:11)
"Victims and Virgins: Remembering Black Christmas with Lynne Griffin" interview (26:35)
"Black Christmas Legacy" documentary (40:22)
40th Anniversary Panel at FanExpo 2014 (18:02)
"On Screen!: Black Christmas" documentary (48:41)
"12 Days of Black Christmas" featurette (19:48)
"Black Christmas Revisited" documentary (36:25)
Archival Interviews with Olivia Hussey, Art Hindle, Margot Kidder, Bob Clark, & John Saxon (101:30)
Midnight Screening Q&A with Bob Clark, John Saxon and Carl Zittrer (20:21)
2 Uncovered Scenes (3:04)
Alternative Title Sequences (2:47)
Still Gallery (4:33)
Original Theatrical Trailers (8:16)
Original TV and Radio Spots (3:09) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):4K Remaster:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Critical Mass HD Master
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DISCS ONE & TWO feature a 2022 4K scan of the original camera negative.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (2016 2K Remaster)
Audio Commentary with director Bob Clark
Audio Commentary with actors John Saxon and Keir Dullea
Audio Commentary with Billy (actor Nick Mancuso in character)
Audio interview with director Bob Clark
DISC TWO
* The Film (2006 Critical Mass HD Master)
"Film and Furs: Remembering Black Christmas with Art Hindle" interview (26:11)
"Victims and Virgins: Remembering Black Christmas with Lynne Griffin" interview (26:35)
"Black Christmas Legacy" documentary (40:22)
40th Anniversary Panel at FanExpo 2014 (18:02)
"On Screen!: Black Christmas" documentary (48:41)
"12 Days of Black Christmas" featurette (19:48)
"Black Christmas Revisited" documentary (36:25)
Archival Interviews with Olivia Hussey, Art Hindle, Margot Kidder, Bob Clark, & John Saxon (101:30)
Midnight Screening Q&A with Bob Clark, John Saxon and Carl Zittrer (20:21)
2 Uncovered Scenes (3:04)
Alternative Title Sequences (2:47)
Still Gallery (4:33)
Original Theatrical Trailers (8:16)
Original TV and Radio Spots (3:09) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):DISC ONE
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
DISC TWO
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Disc 1 presents the film in 1.85:1 with a 2K transfer from the original negative while disc 2 presents the film in 1.78:1. Both transfers are in 1080p 24fps.
Comes with slipcase and a reversible cover.
If ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free 18" x 24" poster of the new artwork and receive it 2 weeks early of the release date.
When originally released, the Mono track on disc one had some issues including hissing. Shout! Factory is currently doing a replacement featuring the Mono mix without these issues. -
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Commentaries:"Billy is Watching" audio commentary with Billy (actor Nick Mancuso in character)
Audio Commentary with director Bob Clark
Audio Commentary with actors John Saxon and Keir Dullea -
Extras:"Black Christmas Legacy" documentary (40 mins)
40th Anniversary Panel at Fan Expo 2015 (20 mins)
Still Gallery
"12 Days of Black Christmas" featurette
"Black Christmas Revisited" documentary
"Uncovered" Sound Scenes:
- Trellis Cimb
- Final Pan
Interview segments:
- Olivia Hussey
- Art Hindle
- Margot Kidder
Interview with actor Bob Clark
Interview with actor John Saxon
Midnight Screening Q&A
Theatrical Trailer
Alternate Trailer
English and French Trailers
TV Spots
Radio Spots
Alternative Title Sequences
BD-ROM Content:
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Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Case incorrectly states the audio as Dolby TrueHD.
Comes with a slipcase and a 16-page booklet featuring interviews with the cast and crew. -
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Extras:"The 12 Days of Black Christmas" 2008 featurette (19:48)
2008 Interview segments:
- Olivia Hussey (17:21)
- Art Hindle (23:47)
- Margot Kidder (22:30)
2008 Midnight screening Q&A with John Saxon, Bob Clark, and Carl Zittrer (20:19)
"Uncovered" Sound Scenes:
- Trellis Cimb (1:06)
- Final Pan (1:57)
English Trailer (4:08)
French Trailer (4:07) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Note that the disc is a BD25 and the transfer is just under 12 GB.
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Extras:Bonus Trailers:
- "Witchfinder General" [1080p]
- "Scum" [1080i60]
- "The Fury" [1080p]
- "Fear City" [1080i50]
- "The Burning" [1080p]
- "City of the Living Dead" [1080p]
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Transfer appears to be a port of the Somerville release.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director Bob Clark
Audio Commentary with actors John Saxon and Keir Dullea
"Black Christmas: Revisited" documentary (36:25)
"The 12 Days of Black Christmas" featurette (19:49)
"Film and Furs: Remembering Black Christmas with Art Hindle" interview (26:09)
"Victims and Virgins: Remembering Black Christmas with Lynne Griffin" interview (26:33)
Alternative Title Sequences (2:47)
"Uncovered" Sound Scenes:
- Trellis Climb (1:07)
- Final Pan (1:58)
Interview segments:
- Olivia Hussey (17:22)
- Art Hindle (23:48)
- Margot Kidder (22:31)
TV and Radio Spots:
- TV Spots (1974) (0:11, 0:28, 0:59)
- TV Spot (2001) (0:32)
- Radio Spots (1974) (0:19, 0:51)
Theatrical Trailer (4:09)
Start-up Trailer for "Child's Play" (1:41)
Bonus Trailers
- "Child's Play" (1:41)
- "A Tale of Two Sisters" (1:18)
- "Greta" (1:39)
- "Darlin'" (1:51)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:English, German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Includes a 24 page booklet.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
"Film and Furs: Remembering Black Christmas with Art Hindle" interview (26:11)
"Victims and Virgins: Remembering Black Christmas with Lynne Griffin" interview (26:35)
"Black Christmas Legacy" documentary (40:22)
40th Anniversary Panel at FanExpo 2014 (18:02)
Original TV and Radio Spots (3:09)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a reversible cover and foldout poster.
Rear cover mistakenly states region B only. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1.85:1)
* The Film (1.78:1)
"12 Days of Black Christmas" featurette (19:46)
"Black Christmas Revisited" documentary (36:23)
Interviews
- Olivia Hussey (17:20)
- Art Hindle (23:46)
2 Uncovered Scenes (3:01)
Trailers & TV Spots (10:20)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:Multi Aspect Ratio
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Picture Format:AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono -
Case type:Digibook
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Notes:Includes a booklet.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director Bob Clark
Audio Commentary with actors John Saxon and Keir Dullea -
Extras:"Black Christmas: Revisited" documentary (36:25)
"The 12 Days of Black Christmas" featurette (19:49)
"Uncovered" Sound Scenes:
- Trellis Cimb (1:07)
- Final Pan (1:58)
Interview segments:
- Olivia Hussey (17:22)
- Art Hindle (23:48)
- Margot Kidder (22:31)
TV and Radio Spots
- TV Spots (1974) (0:10, 0:30, 1:00)
- TV Spot (2001) (0:30)
- Radio Spots (1974) (0:10, 1:00)
Theatrical Trailer (4:09)
Bonus Trailers
- "Revenge for Jolly" (2:10)
- "Cottage Country" (2:15)
- "Violet & Daisy" (1:57)
- "Society" (2:07) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director Bob Clark
Audio Commentary with actors John Saxon and Keir Dullea -
Extras:"Black Christmas: Revisited" documentary (36:26)
"The 12 Days of Black Christmas" featurette (19:50)
"Film and Furs: Remembering Black Christmas with Art Hindle" interview (26:10)
"Victims and Virgins: Remembering Black Christmas with Lynne Griffin" interview (26:34)
Alternative Title Sequences (2:48)
"Uncovered" Sound Scenes (3:07)
- Trellis Climb (1:08)
- Final Pan (1:59)
Interview segments (63:44)
- Olivia Hussey (17:32)
- Art Hindle (23:49)
- Margot Kidder (22:31)
Q&A at Nuart Cinema, Santa Monica, California (20:21)
TV and Radio Spots (3:26)
- TV spot 1974 #1 (0:12)
- TV spot 1974 #2 (0:29)
- TV spot 1974 #3 (1:00)
- TV spot 1974 #4 (0:33)
- Radio Spot 1974 #1 (0:20)
- Radio Spot 1974 #2 (0:52)
Theatrical Trailer (4:10) -
Subtitles:English, German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Available exclusively at Müller.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director Bob Clark
Audio Commentary with actors John Saxon and Keir Dullea
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Extras:"Film and Furs: Remembering Black Christmas with Art Hindle" interview (26:11)
"Victims and Virgins: Remembering Black Christmas with Lynne Griffin" interview (26:35)
"Black Christmas Legacy" documentary (40:22)
40th Anniversary Panel at FanExpo 2014 (18:02)
"12 Days of Black Christmas" featurette (19:48)
"Black Christmas Revisited" documentary (36:25)
Midnight Screening Q&A with Bob Clark, John Saxon and Carl Zittrer (20:21)
Original TV and Radio Spots (3:09) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Packaged in a rigid cardboard case with the other 2 films in the collection, booklet containing writings on Bob Clark's career and art cards
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OVERALL: Draw
The North American Scream Factory 4K+Blu-ray releases have lossless audio in both 5.1 and original mono and the most extras.
Please note, when originally released, the mono on the 2016 Scream Factory CE had some issues including hissing. Shout! Factory is currently doing a replacement program containing the disc with better sounding mono. You can contact them at info@shoutfactory.com with a copy of your receipt and address. -
CUTS:
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Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts - includes two transfers:
- 2022 4K remaster
- 2006 "critical mass" HD master (98:05). -
Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts - includes two transfers:
- 2016 2K remaster (97:51)
- 2006 "critical mass" HD master (98:05). -
Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts - includes two transfers:
- 2022 4K remaster
- 2006 "critical mass" HD master (98:05). -
Blu-ray A Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts - includes two transfers:
- 2016 2K remaster (97:51)
- 2006 "critical mass" HD master (98:05). - Blu-ray A Season's Grievings Edition Canada- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts.
- Blu-ray ALL America- Sommerville House - No cuts (97:49)
- Blu-ray ALL Cinema Cult Australia- Shock - No cuts (97:49).
- Blu-ray ALL Germany- Capelight Pictures - No cuts (97:42).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- 101 Films - No cuts (97:51)
- Blu-ray B France- The Ecstacy of Films - No cuts
- Blu-ray B Germany- Capelight Pictures - No cuts (97:44).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Mediacs - No cuts (98:03).
- Blu-ray B Bob Clark Horror Collection - Limited Edition United Kingdom- 101 Films - No cuts (97:51)
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Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts - includes two transfers:
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 09/11/13
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 17/01/24UPDATE LOG:
09/11/13: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
08/08/14: Additional extras info added including RTs.
13/05/15: Added caps-a-holic link, noted Japanese release, and added Australian and German releases.
28/10/16: Addition of the Canadian Season's Grievings Edition.
04/11/16: Added additional extra and note to Canadian release.
22/11/16: Addition of the US Scream Factory release.
15/12/16: Added info and notes on replacement program for Scream Factory Collector's Edition.
14/01/17: Reinstated lossless Mono for US Collector's Edition.
15/01/17: typo in overall (you>your).
07/12/17: Added UK edition.
28/11/22: Added US 4K, Canada 4K, Canada 2016, Germany 2019, France.
16/12/22: Updated Caps-a-holic link.
16/12/23: Added UK Bob Clark Horror Collection release.
17/01/24: Added Germany Mediacs.
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