By MICHAEL GINGOLD
The horrific cult favorite about a resurrected soldier rises again in Ultra High Definition.
Blue Underground has announced that it will release DEATHDREAM (a.k.a. DEAD OF NIGHT), directed by Bob Clark (BLACK CHRISTMAS) from a script by Alan Ormsby (DERANGED), on 4K UHD/Blu-ray and Blu-ray solo editions May 21. John Marley and Lynn Carlin star as parents of a young man named Andy (Richard Backus) who was allegedly killed in Vietnam, but comes home–now a bloodthirsty ghoul. Featuring the first screen makeup effects by Tom Savini, the film has been newly restored in 4K from the 35mm negative, and is presented on the discs in 1.85:1 widescreen (2160p and Dolby Vision HDR on the UHD), with DTS-HD Master audio. The complete contents are:
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
- Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director Bob Clark
- Audio Commentary #2 with Writer/Makeup Artist (Uncredited) Alan Ormsby
- NEW! Audio Commentary #3 with Film Historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
- Theatrical Trailer
Disc 2 (Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
- Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director Bob Clark
- Audio Commentary #2 with Writer/Makeup Artist (Uncredited) Alan Ormsby
- NEW! Audio Commentary #3 with Film Historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
- A Recollection With Star Anya Liffey and Writer/Makeup Artist Alan Ormsby
- Notes For A Homecoming: Interview with Composer Carl Zittrer
- Flying Down To Brooksville: Interview with Production Manager John “Bud” Cardos
- Tom Savini: The Early Years
- Deathdreaming: Interview with Star Richard Backus
- NEW! The First Andy: Interview with Actor Gary Swanson
- Screen Test with Original Andy, Gary Swanson
- Alan Ormsby Student Film
- Alternate Opening Titles
- Theatrical Trailer
- Still Galleries
Retail prices are $49.95 for the UHD/Blu-ray combo, $29.95 for the Blu-ray.
