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Halloween AKA John Carpenter's Halloween (Blu-ray 4K) (1978)
The Night HE Came Home!Director: John Carpenter
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Audio Commentary with writer/director John Carpenter and actress Jamie Lee Curtis (2013)
"The Night She Came Home!!" 2013 documentary (59:43)
"On Location: 25 Years Later" 2003 featurette (10:25)
TV Version Footage (10:46)
Theatrical Trailer (2:42)
TV Spots:
- TV Spot #1 (0:32)
- TV Spot #2 (0:32)
- TV Spot #3 (0:12)
Radio Spots:
- Radio Spot #1 (0:28)
- Radio Spot #2 (0:26)
- Radio Spot #3 (0:27)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Audio Commentary with writer/director John Carpenter, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, and producer Debra Hill (1994)
"Film Fast Facts" trivia track
"Halloween: A Cut Above The Rest" 2003 documentary (87:07)
Theatrical Trailer (2:42)
TV Spots (with Play All option) (1:17 in total):
- TV Spot #1 (0:32)
- TV Spot #2 (0:32)
- TV Spot #3 (0:12)
Radio Spots (with Play All option) (1:24 in total):
- Radio Spot #1 (0:29)
- Radio Spot #2 (0:27)
- Radio Spot #3 (0:27)
Start-up/Bonus Trailer for Upcoming Blu-ray Releases (0:59) -
Subtitles:4K: English, English HoH and Spanish
Blu-ray: English HoH and Spanish -
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):4K:
English Dolby TrueHD 7.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Blu-ray:
English LPCM 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Blu-ray side of the combo is a direct port of the 2007 Anchor Bay disc and features neither the UltraHD's 4K master nor the 35th Anniversary Anchor Bay/Scream Factory HD master.
Comes with a slipcover.
Also available in steelbook packaging exclusively at Best Buy. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Audio Commentary with writer/director John Carpenter and actress Jamie Lee Curtis (2013)
Audio Commentary with director of photography Dean Cundey, editor Tommy Lee Wallace, and actor Nick Castle (2014)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Audio Commentary with writer/director John Carpenter and actress Jamie Lee Curtis (2013)
Audio Commentary with director of photography Dean Cundey, editor Tommy Lee Wallace and actor Nick Castle (2014)
"The Night She Came Home!!" 2013 documentary (HD, 59:43)
"Halloween Unmasked 2000" 2000 documentary (SD, 27:16)
Trailers From Hell – Adam Rifkin On Halloween (HD, 3:01)
TV Version Additional Footage (SD, 10:46)
Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2:42)
5 TV Spots
- 3 (1:15) [480i]
- 2 (1:03) [1080p]
NBC Broadcast TV Promo (SD, 0:29)
3 Radio Spots (HD, 1:28 in total)
Newspaper Ad Still Gallery (3:42)
Still Gallery (HD, 13:04)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version - Original Blu-ray Color Timing Version) (91:30)
* The Film (Extended TV Version) (101:08)
* The Film (Broadcast TV Version) (97:54) (SD)
"Halloween: A Cut Above The Rest" 2003 documentary (HD, 87:07)
Vintage Interview with Producer Moustapha Akkad (SD, 1:17)
"Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: The Locations of Halloween" featurette (SD, 20:40)
"Horror’s Hallowed Grounds Bus Tour" featurette (HD, 11:27) -
Subtitles:English HoH (Theatrical Versions Only)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Version (4K and Blu-ray):
English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Original Color Timing:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Extended TV Version:
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Broadcast TV Version:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Theatrical Version on the Blu-ray 4K disc and the first Blu-ray disc feature a 4K scan from the original negative, approved by cinematographer Dean Cundey.
The transfer for the film on disc 2 is the 2007 Blu-ray transfer which itself is based on the debatable Divimax transfer, although it's more orange/yellow tinted.
The Extended TV Version is mostly presented in 1080p/24fps with a MPEG-4 AVC codec with TV scenes presented in SD. The main HD source is that of the 2013 HD transfer supervised and approved by director of photography Dean Cundey.
The broadcast TV version is in 1.33:1.
The broadcast TV version has a 30 second promo before it starts.
The case incorrectly states the trailer, TV spots, and radio spots are also on disc 3.
Comes with a rigid slipcase (1st pressing only) and reversible cover art.
If pre-ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free 18" x 24" rolled poster while supplies last.
Also available in bundle pack with a 18" x 24" rolled poster and a 7" Vinyl soundtrack exclusively on the Shout! Factory website. -
Easter eggs:DISC TWO; at “TV Version Additional Footage” go right and knife/pumpkin image will light-up. TV Promo (0:30) [1080p]
DISC THREE; at “Vintage Interview with Producer Moustapha Akkad” go right and a circle jack-o'-lantern will appear. Ad/Promo (0:30) [480i] -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Audio Commentary with writer/director John Carpenter and actress Jamie Lee Curtis (2013)
Audio Commentary with director of photography Dean Cundey, editor Tommy Lee Wallace, and actor Nick Castle (2014)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Audio Commentary with writer/director John Carpenter and actress Jamie Lee Curtis (2013)
Audio Commentary with director of photography Dean Cundey, editor Tommy Lee Wallace and actor Nick Castle (2014)
"The Night She Came Home!!" 2013 documentary (HD, 59:43)
"Halloween Unmasked 2000" 2000 documentary (SD, 27:16)
Trailers From Hell – Adam Rifkin On Halloween (HD, 3:01)
TV Version Additional Footage (SD, 10:46)
Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2:42)
5 TV Spots
- 3 (1:15) [480i]
- 2 (1:03) [1080p]
NBC Broadcast TV Promo (SD, 0:29)
3 Radio Spots (HD, 1:28 in total)
Newspaper Ad Still Gallery (3:42)
Still Gallery (HD, 13:04)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version - Original Blu-ray Color Timing Version) (91:30)
* The Film (Extended TV Version) (101:08)
* The Film (Broadcast TV Version) (97:54) (SD)
"Halloween: A Cut Above The Rest" 2003 documentary (HD, 87:07)
Vintage Interview with Producer Moustapha Akkad (SD, 1:17)
"Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: The Locations of Halloween" featurette (SD, 20:40)
"Horror’s Hallowed Grounds Bus Tour" featurette (HD, 11:27) -
Subtitles:English HoH (Theatrical Versions Only)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):Theatrical Version (4K and Blu-ray):
English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Original Color Timing:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Extended TV Version:
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Broadcast TV Version:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The Theatrical Version on the Blu-ray 4K disc and the first Blu-ray disc feature a 4K scan from the original negative, approved by cinematographer Dean Cundey.
The transfer for the film on disc 2 is the 2007 Blu-ray transfer which itself is based on the debatable Divimax transfer, although it's more orange/yellow tinted.
The Extended TV Version is mostly presented in 1080p/24fps with a MPEG-4 AVC codec with TV scenes presented in SD. The main HD source is that of the 2013 HD transfer supervised and approved by director of photography Dean Cundey.
The broadcast TV version is in 1.33:1.
The broadcast TV version has a 30 second promo before it starts.
The case incorrectly states the trailer, TV spots, and radio spots are also on disc 3.
Comes with a rigid slipcase (1st pressing only) and reversible cover art.
If pre-ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free 18" x 24" rolled poster while supplies last.
Also available in bundle pack with a 18" x 24" rolled poster and a 7" Vinyl soundtrack exclusively on the Shout! Factory website. -
Easter eggs:DISC TWO; at “TV Version Additional Footage” go right and knife/pumpkin image will light-up. TV Promo (0:30) [1080p]
DISC THREE; at “Vintage Interview with Producer Moustapha Akkad” go right and a circle jack-o'-lantern will appear. Ad/Promo (0:30) [480i] -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Extended TV Version)
"The Genius of Evil According to Carpenter" visual essay by Jean-Baptiste Thoret (in French) (36:02)
"Origin and Legacy of Halloween" visual essay by Julien Sévéon (in French) (27:04)
Sequences commented by Marc Toullec (in French) (10:35)
"Jamie Lee Curtis, the Return of Laurie" documentary (in English with forced French subtitle) (59:44)
NBC Tribute Clip 1981: Excerpts from the first broadcast of the film on NBC TV in 1981 under live conditions (in English with forced French subtitle) (12:13)
Promotional Material:
- Original American trailer (2:43)
- 3 TV Spots (1:18 in total)
- 3 Radio Spots (1:25 in total)
- International Trailer (2:34)
Credits (2:14) -
Subtitles:French (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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Soundtrack(s):4K:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
Blu-ray:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extended scenes from the TV version are upscaled from an SD master. The extended scenes were not dubbed in French, and during these scenes with the French dub it will revert to the English audio track with optional French subtitles.
Includes a slipcover.
The Blu-ray 4K is region ALL.
The standard Blu-ray is region B. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Audio Commentary writer/director John Carpenter, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, and producer Debra Hill (1994)
Interviews (12:56)
Featurettes:
- "Horror’s Hallowed Grounds" (18:31)
- "On Location: 25 Years Later" (11:03)
TV Version Footage (10:41)
TV Spots (1:16)
Theatrical Trailer (2:40)
Start-up Trailer for "Black Christmas" (2:24)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Audio Commentary writer/director John Carpenter, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, and producer Debra Hill (1994)
Interviews (12:56)
Featurettes:
- "Horror’s Hallowed Grounds" (18:31)
- "On Location: 25 Years Later" (11:03)
TV Version Footage (10:41)
TV Spots (1:16)
Theatrical Trailer (2:40)
Start-up Trailer for "Black Christmas" (2:24) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a 12 page booklet.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Audio Commentary with writer/director John Carpenter and actress Jamie Lee Curtis (2013)
Masterclass - La SRF (La Société des réalisateurs de films) Q&A (73:33)
2 TV Spots (1:04)
3 Radio Spots (1:20)
3 Trailers (6:01)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Extended TV Version) -
Subtitles:Italian (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Comes with 24-page booklet and art card.
Extras are in 1080i with optional Italian subtitles.
Extended scenes from the TV version are upscaled from an SD master. The extended scenes were not dubbed in Italian, and during these scenes with the Italian dub it will revert to the English audio track with optional Italian subtitles for the missing portions.
Also available in a Steelbook.
Although the standard Blu-rays are coded region B, if played back on A and C players, after the "wrong region" screen appears, pressing the menu button can bypass the region coding. (May not work on all players.) -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/Canadian Shout! Factory releases have three versions of the film, Dolby Atmos, lossless mono, and extensive extras including two commentaries, though note it lacks the "On Location" featurette found on some other releases.
The French release has two versions of the film, lossless 7.1 and mono audio tracks with some differing exclusive extras.
The German release has lossless 7.1 and lossy mono audio tracks, and the original Criterion Laserdisc commentary track not found on the other releases, with only the theatrical version.
The Italian release has two versions of the film with lossless 5.1 audio and an exclusive Q&A.
Movie Censorship Comparisons:
- Theatrical Version and Extended Version
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Lionsgate Home Entertainment - No cuts - Theatrical Version (91:35).
- Blu-ray ALL Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version (91:46), the Extended TV Version, (101:08), and the Broadcast TV Version (97:54).
- Blu-ray ALL Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version (91:46), the Extended TV Version, (101:08), and the Broadcast TV Version (97:54).
- Blu-ray ALL 40th Anniversary Edition France- ESC Editions - No cuts. Includes the Theatrical Version (91:15) and the Extended TV Version (101:08).
- Blu-ray ALL Germany- Concorde - No cuts. Theatrical Version (91:32).
- Blu-ray ALL Italy- Koch Media - No cuts. Includes the theatrical version in 4K (91:35), the theatrical version in 1080p (91:15), and the extended TV version in 1080p (101:08).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 24/09/18
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 22/12/22UPDATE LOG:
24/09/18: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
14/11/19: Added Germany, France.
28/09/21: Added US/Canada Shout! Factory.
04/10/21: Updated audio/extras for Scream Factory Collector's Edition.
05/10/21: Added runtimes to Scream Factory Collector's Edition and updated Caps-A-Holic link.
07/10/21: Updated title to Original Color Timing Version on Disc 3 of the Scream Factory releases and added additional notes.
25/10/21: Fixed errors, added; additional info, and Easter eggs for the Scream Factory 4K releases.
21/02/22: Added additional note on the Extended TV Version on the US 2021 Collector's Edition.
22/04/22: Added Movie Censorship Comparisons.
22/12/22: Added Italy.
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