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Blue Underground bringing Larry Cohen’s “GOD TOLD ME TO” to 4K UHD/Blu-ray; art & details

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.

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