By MICHAEL GINGOLD
The John Carpenter classic and four follow-ups are on the way with upgraded picture and sound.
Shout! Factory has announced the complete details for its 4K UHD Scream Factory releases of HALLOWEEN, HALLOWEEN II, HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH, HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS and HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS, streeting September 28. This edition of the first film goes back to the original camera negative for the first time, and each will be released in a limited-edition rigid slipcase. The full specs are:
HALLOWEEN:
DISC 1 (UHD):
- New 2021 4K Scan From The Original Negative, Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
- NEW Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Co-Writer/Director John Carpenter And Actress Jamie Lee Curtis
- Audio Commentary With Director Of Photography Dean Cundey, Editor Tommy Lee Wallace And Actor Nick Castle
DISC 2 (Blu-ray):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan From The Original Negative, Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
- NEW Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With John Carpenter And Jamie Lee Curtis
- Audio Commentary With Dean Cundey, Tommy Lee Wallace And Nick Castle
- “The Night She Came Home”
- TV Version Footage
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
- Radio Spots
DISC 3 (Blu-ray)
- Original Color Timing Presentation
- Vintage Interview With Producer Moustapha Akkad
- “HALLOWEEN: A Cut Above The Rest”
- “HALLOWEEN Unmasked 2000”
- HALLOWEEN – The Extended Cut In HD (TV Inserts Are In Standard Definition)
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
- Radio Spots
DISC 1 – 4K ULTRA HD: 2160p 4K Dolby Vision (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, 5.1, Original Mono
DISC 2 – BLU-RAY: 1080p High-Definition (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, 5.1, Original Mono
DISC 3 – BLU-RAY: 1080p High-Definition (2.35:1)/DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
HALLOWEEN II:
DISC 1 (UHD):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan From The Original Negative, Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Director Rick Rosenthal (Theatrical Version)
- Audio Commentary With Stunt Coordinator Dick Warlock (Theatrical Version)
DISC 2 (Blu-Ray):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan From The Original Negative, Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Director Rick Rosenthal (Theatrical Version)
- Audio Commentary With Stunt Coordinator Dick Warlock (Theatrical Version)
- “The Nightmare Isn’t Over – The Making Of HALLOWEEN II” Featuring Rick Rosenthal, Dick Warlock, Composer Alan Howarth, Director Of Photography Dean Cundey, Actors Lance Guest And Leo Rossi, And More
- Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: Revisiting The Original Shooting Locations
- Deleted Scenes With Optional Audio Commentary With Rick Rosenthal
- Alternate Ending With Optional Audio Commentary With Rick Rosenthal
- Still Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV and Radio Spots
DISC 3 (DVD)
- Television Cut (in standard definition)
- Film Script (DVD-ROM)
DISC 1 – 4K ULTRA HD: 2160p Dolby Vision (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Stereo
DISC 2 – BLU-RAY: 1080p High-Definition (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Stereo
DISC 3 – DVD: 4×3 Full Frame/Dolby Digital Mono
HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH
DISC 1 (UHD):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative, Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Director Tommy Lee Wallace
- Audio Commentary With Actor Tom Atkins
DISC 2 (Blu-Ray):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative, Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Tommy Lee Wallace
- Audio Commentary With Tom Atkins
- “Stand Alone: The Making Of HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH” Featuring Tommy Lee Wallace, Actors Tom Atkins And Stacey Nelkin, Stunt Coordinator Dick Warlock, Director Of Photography Dean Cundey, And More
- Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: Revisiting The Original Shooting Locations With Host Sean Clark And Tommy Lee Wallace
- Interview With Makeup Effects Artist Tom Burman
- Still Gallery
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spots
- Radio Spots
DISC 1 – 4K ULTRA HD: 2160p Dolby Vision (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
DISC 2 – BLU RAY: 1080p High-Definition (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS
DISC 1 (UHD):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Actors Ellie Cornell And Danielle Harris
- Audio Commentary With Director Dwight H. Little And Author Justin Beahm
DISC 2 (Blu-Ray):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Ellie Cornell And Danielle Harris
- Audio Commentary With Dwight H. Little And Justin Beahm
- “The Making Of HALLOWEEN 4: Final Cut”
- “The Making Of HALLOWEEN 4”
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
- Still Gallery
DISC 1 – 4K ULTRA HD: 2160p Dolby Vision (1.85:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
DISC 2 – BLU-RAY: 1080p High-Definition (1.85:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS
DISC 1 (UHD):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Actor Don Shanks
- Audio Commentary With Director Dominique Othenin-Girard And Actors Danielle Harris And Jeffrey Landman
DISC 2 (Blu-ray):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Don Shanks
- Audio Commentary With Dominique Othenin-Girard, Danielle Harris And Jeffrey Landman
- “Inside HALLOWEEN 5”
- “The Making Of HALLOWEEN 5”
- “On The Set: Behind-The-Scenes Footage”
- HALLOWEEN 5 Promo
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
DISC 1 – 4K ULTRA HD: 2160p Dolby Vision (1.85:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
DISC 2 – BLU-RAY: 1080p High-Definition (1.85:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Shout! Factory is also offering posters for all five movies, 7-inch vinyl from Sacred Bones Records for the first three and enamel pins for the set; head over to the company’s website for pre-ordering information.
