HALLOWEEN: Collector's Edition [4K UHD]

There's no need to say anything about the story.Of all the packages released so far, this is number one and the best.Three discs are included in this pachage.# 1: 4K UHD newly scanned from the original negative . Main feature 92 minutes# 2: Blu-ray also scanned from the original negative . Main feature 92 minutes# 3: Extended Edition Blu-ray with the original color timing . Main feature 101 min.The silver halide grain and extremely fine texture are consistent throughout the film.The picture quality, resolution and colour tones are not to mention amazing. 4K UHD supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, and audio supports Atmos, Dolby 7.1, 5.1 and original mono 2.0, so you will be delighted .4K UHD is undoubtedly the best choice for home theater viewing, they're all worth watching, and each one comes with its own bonus features.The jacket is reversible, and I personally prefer the original "Halloween" design on the back, so I use it with that side out. (Photo attached)Lastly, this package is worth owning and will not disappoint.

I’m a huge fan of Halloween as I grew up with the originals and seeing the original in this amazing upgraded picture reminded me of why I fell in love with this horror movie. The colors pop especially well for a film released in the 70s and even holds up against time. I was noticing detail in plants and trees I never noticed before. Not to mention the color differences in buildings that just added character to the town of Haddonfield. Yeah it’s not crucial, but it’s most definitely the best way to watch this classic horror film. The background actors/actresses are no longer blurred slightly and are visibly noticeable to where each face has just as much clarity as the main characters.Now the audio is INSANE. The Dolby Atmos track provided a new level of immersion for me that I was actually jumping during scares I have seen before over a couple dozen times. The low-end (Under 100 hrs) has so much added detail that it makes you FEEL the tension when Michael appears on screen for a kill. The famous ‘knife in the wall’ scene still gets me with this new audio treat. Just do yourself a favor and watch this movie at moderate volume levels as this is an older film that begs to be listened to at a higher level for scares.So happy with this purchase and the man behind this remaster has earned my trust. Stoked to get the sequels soon and I really hope they do a 6) Curse - 8) Resurrection restoration as well. I don’t expect the Rob Zombie films to be restored by him, but I’ll take the Original 8 any day. : )Highly recommended!!

In 1978, John Carpenter wrote, directed, and scored his third theatrical feature, “Halloween.” Upon its initial release, it didn’t performed as hoped, so the maverick multi-talent moved forward with his Gothic thriller, “The Fog.”However, after Roger Ebert gave the film a justifiably excellent review, audiences listened-and turned out-in droves, making it the most profitable independent studio feature film until the record was shattered two decades later with the found footage flick, “The Blair Witch Project.”The film was reissued multiple times in theatres, paired in the early 80s with “Halloween II,” was shown on NBC in 1981 with added footage, not to mention numerous VHS, laserdisc, DVD, Blu-Ray, and now this fine 4K remastering included in this great Shout! Factory reissue.Shot in 17 days on a shoestring budget of $320,000, Carpenter’s economical shooting schedule is reminiscent of another cinematic heavyweight, Clint Eastwood. His shadowy lensing style, lean employment of music, and familiar pool of talents is evident in several Carpenter endeavors.In regards to music, his famed 5/4 piano and synth theme is as iconic as the music for “Psycho,” “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly,” “Jaws,” “Star Wars,” and any other memorable movie scores your mind can recall.This package provides viewers with the sharpest video and best audio, including the somewhat faithful original mono track, vintage documentaries, plentiful interviews, all commentaries (save for the much requested Criterion laserdisc commentary), trailers, as well as the theatrical and television versions.If you are a fan of the film, you instinctively realize that this shall not be the final reissue of this film, but until it’s 50th Anniversary (or the next revisionist take on the horrors of Haddonfield arrives), this “Colector’s Edition” should more than satisfy your “all hallows eve” cravings!

If you're a fan of this horror classic and enjoy the many wonders of 4K UHD Blu-ray discs then this release is a must have addition to your collection.It's a step up from the previous 4K release, and proves once again that Shout Factory has it's shit together. Another stunning release from that company. Colors pop like never before, and the remastered audio made me jump more than once with its new intensity.Now, I'm not going to get into the debate regarding the differences in color timing between different versions... that's for you to ponder for yourself if so inclined. But, it's a moot point anyway because both versions are included in this boxed set ! That plus the TV version and countless other goodies to numerous to mention.This release is a little pricey, especially as I write this during the Halloween season, but deals can be found and I can't recommend this set highly enough. Get it, and prepare to face the boogyman once more.

This release has one of the coolest party tricks I've seen. If you want the case to have the original poster art, you can take the paper insert out and flip it. They printed on both sides of the insert to let you choose which box art you prefer. From other reviews I've seen, they apparently scanned an original film negative in 4K for this release. I haven't even watched it yet, and I am blown away by the quality of this release.