By MICHAEL GINGOLD
Perhaps the maverick filmmaker’s most unique horror film will soon look sharper than ever.
Blue Underground releases GOD TOLD ME TO, writer/producer/director Larry Cohen’s 1976 shocker (a.k.a. DEMON) about apparent random acts of murder that lead an NYPD detective (Tony Lo Bianco) to some truly bizarre discoveries, in a 4K UHD/Blu-ray combo pack July 19. The 4K restoration from the original uncensored negative, in 1.85:1 widescreen, will be accompanied by Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks. Special features are:
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- Audio commentary #1 by writer/producer/director Larry Cohen
- NEW Audio commentary #2 by film historians Steve Mitchell and Troy Howarth
- Theatrical trailers
- TV spots
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Audio commentary #1 by writer/producer/director Larry Cohen
- NEW Audio commentary #2 by film historians Steve Mitchell and Troy Howarth
- Heaven & Hell on Earth: Interview with star Tony Lo Bianco
- Bloody Good Times: Interview with special effects artist Steve Neill
- God Told Me To Bone: New Beverly Q&A with Larry Cohen
- Lincoln Center Q&A with Larry Cohen
- Theatrical trailers
- TV spots
- Poster & still gallery
Retail price is $49.95.
