The original “EVIL DEAD” is coming in 4K!

Monday, August 6, 2018 | Blu-ray/DVD, News

By MICHAEL GINGOLD

Sam Raimi’s THE EVIL DEAD will be sharper, darker and redder than ever when it makes its 4K debut later this year. Read on for the info and cover.

Lionsgate Home Entertainment releases THE EVIL DEAD in a 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital) October 9. The 4K disc will contain Raimi’s classic in 2160p Ultra High Definition and Dolby Vision (boasting highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker), in what is described as a 16×9 widescreen 1.33:1 presentation, with 5.1 Dolby TrueHD audio. Also included is commentary by Raimi, producer Robert Tapert and star Bruce Campbell; retail price is $22.99.

Michael Gingold

Michael Gingold (RUE MORGUE's Head Writer) has been covering the world of horror cinema for over three decades, and in addition to his work for RUE MORGUE, he has been a longtime writer and editor for FANGORIA magazine and its website. He has also written for BIRTH.MOVIES.DEATH, SCREAM, IndieWire.com, TIME OUT, DELIRIUM, MOVIEMAKER and others. He is the author of the AD NAUSEAM books (1984 Publishing) and THE FRIGHTFEST GUIDE TO MONSTER MOVIES (FAB Press), and he has contributed documentaries, featurettes and liner notes to numerous Blu-rays, including the award-winning feature-length doc TWISTED TALE: THE UNMAKING OF "SPOOKIES" (Vinegar Syndrome).