DEATHDREAM (aka DEAD OF NIGHT) [4K UHD + Blu-ray]

4K UHD + Remastered Blu-ray

(BLU-BD-7521)

PRICE: $49.95

Directed by: Bob Clark (Black Christmas, A Christmas Story)

Starring: John Marley (The Godfather), Lynn Carlin (Faces), Richard Backus (Ryan’s Hope), Henderson Forsythe (As The World Turns), Anya Ormsby (Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things)  

Release Date: May 21, 2024

In honor of its 50th Anniversary, Blue Underground is proud to present this acclaimed shocker in a brand-new restoration, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the 35mm negative with Dolby Vision HDR, overflowing with exclusive new and archival Extras!

SYNOPSIS

SOMETHING UNSPEAKABLE HAS COME HOME

In this shattering variation on “The Monkey’s Paw,” grief-stricken suburban parents (Academy Award® nominees John Marley of THE GODFATHER and Lynn Carlin of FACES) refuse to accept the news that their son Andy (Richard Backus) has been killed in Vietnam. But when Andy returns home soon after, something may be horribly wrong: Andy is alive and well… or is he? Produced and directed by Bob Clark (BLACK CHRISTMAS) and written by Alan Ormsby (DERANGED), DEATHDREAM was one of the very first films to confront the domestic ravages of the Vietnam War and remains one of the most chilling horror films of all time. 

DEATHDREAM was released under several different titles, including DEAD OF NIGHT, THE NIGHT WALK and THE NIGHT ANDY CAME HOME, and marked the grisly debut of gore effects legend Tom Savini (DAWN OF THE DEAD). In honor of its 50th Anniversary, Blue Underground is proud to present this acclaimed shocker in a brand-new restoration, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the 35mm negative with Dolby Vision HDR, overflowing with exclusive new and archival Extras!

EXTRAS

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:

• Audio Commentary #1 with Co-Producer/Director Bob Clark
• Audio Commentary #2 with Writer/Make-Up 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/Make-Up Artist (Uncredited) Alan Ormsby
• NEW! Audio Commentary #3 with Film Historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
• A Recollection With Star Anya Liffey and Writer/Make-Up 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

TECHNICAL SPECS

• Color
• English: 1.0 DTS-HD MA
• Subtitles: English SDH, Francais, Espanol
• 1.85:1
• 1974
• 88 Mins.
• Rated R
• Region Code: ALL

NOTES & REVIEWS

“A Potent And Compelling Thriller!”
– Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

“A Stunner!”
– The Village Voice

“A Cult Classic… Don’t Miss It!”
– The Psychotronic Encyclopedia of Film

“An Excellent Film… A Genuinely Chilling Horror Picture!”
– Rock! Shock! Pop!

“A Powerful, Creepy Film Relying On Mood And Tension To Convey The Terror… Highly Recommended!”
– TV Guide