Cauldron Films is releasing the Fulci cult classic on UltraHD and Blu-ray combo pack complete with tons of bonus features. Now what makes this release even more special this is the 43 anniversary of the Italian release of this film.
When a priest hangs himself in a cemetery, he opens the gates of hell in the mysterious New England town of Dunwich. At the same moment, Psychic Mary Woodhouse (Catriona MacColl- House By the Cemetery, The Beyond) enters a trance and witnesses the cosmic events unfold, causing her to seemingly die of fright. After being buried alive, she is rescued by skeptical reporter Peter Bell (Christopher George - Pieces, Enter the Ninja, Rat Patrol) who joins her on the journey toward Dunwich to help close the gates of hell before evil is unleashed upon the world! Will they be able to close the gates in time or will the souls of Dunwich be forever stuck in the twilight void?
Lucio Fulci really knows how to build tension in films. He is a master when it comes to that. The acting is so believable. But the true star of this horror film is the special effects/make-up. When Lucio Fulci made a film, you could take it to the bank that you were going to see gore and kills that would stay with you long after the credits roll. They were not cheesy, they were terrifying.
The film has been transferred to UltraHD in 2160p and on Blu-ray in 1080p There are both presented in 1.85:1 aspect ratio. There are two audio options DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 for both Italian Language and English. There is also the option for English subtitles. Now one of the really cool features is the seamless branching - watch in English Language w/ English credit sequences and watch Italian language w/ Italian credit sequences.
The film transfer comes from the Arrow Video 4K release from a few years ago. Now if you never got a chance to get your hands on that release, Cauldron Films is giving you another chance. The picture is sharp and clean with no signs of damage. The colors vibrant and the audio is clear with no hiss or pops. This is a tremendous looking transfer.
Now many horror movie fans would have been happy to see this cult classic on UltraHD. But Cauldron Films was not happy with giving physical media fans a bare bones UltraHD/Blu-ray release. They added awesome bonus features to this 3 Disc UltraHD Blu-ray set. Take a look at what is included.
DISC ONE: (UltraHD Disc Film)
* Audio Commentary with Samm Deighan
* Audio Commentary with Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
* Audio Commentary with Catriona MacColl, moderated by Jay Slater
* Audio Commentary with Giovanni Lombardo Radice, moderated by Calum Waddell
DISC TWO: (Blu-ray Disc Film)
* Audio Commentary with Samm Deighan
* Audio Commentary with Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
* Audio Commentary with Catriona MacColl, moderated by Jay Slater
* Audio Commentary with Giovanni Lombardo Radice, moderated by Calum Waddell
DISC THREE: (Blu-ray Disc Extras)
* Zombie Kings
* Requiem for Bob
* The Meat Munching Movies of Gino De Rossi
* Carlo of the Living Dead
* On Stage: Q&A with Venantino Venantini & Ruggero Deodato
* Catriona MacColl Q&A from The Glasgow Theatre
* Music for a Flesh Feast
* Catriona MacColl Archival Video Intro
* A Trip Through Bonaventure Cemetery
* Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew from Paura, Lucio Fulci Remembered Vol. 1
* Trailers
* Image Gallery
In addition to all these amazing commentaries, interviews, Q&As and featurettes. There is a double-sided Blu-ray insert with artwork by Matthew Therrien. So, you can choose the artwork you wish to display on your shelf. That is a very cool bonus.
Now realistically City of the Living Dead is not a films for everyone. The gore is going to gross out a lot of people. It is just going to be too much to handle. But for those that love a good gory horror films Fulci's City of the Living Dead will be just the ticket.
So if you are a horror fans or a fan of Lucio Fulci films You are going to want this new Cauldron Films UltraHD/Blu-ray of City of the Living Dead. Head over to Amazon and order your copy today.
In addition to all these amazing commentaries, interviews, Q&As and featurettes. There is a double-sided Blu-ray insert with artwork by Matthew Therrien. So, you can choose the artwork you wish to display on your shelf. That is a very cool bonus.
Now realistically City of the Living Dead is not a films for everyone. The gore is going to gross out a lot of people. It is just going to be too much to handle. But for those that love a good gory horror films Fulci's City of the Living Dead will be just the ticket.
So if you are a horror fans or a fan of Lucio Fulci films You are going to want this new Cauldron Films UltraHD/Blu-ray of City of the Living Dead. Head over to Amazon and order your copy today.
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