Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell had impressed horror fans with Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2. They were films that good friends would insist on renting from North American Video because, “you’re not going to believe how wild it gets.” Director and his star teamed up to make a third installment because all cool movie series came in threes. Although it was a bit confusing to the casual fans because instead of being Evil Dead 3, the movie hit the theaters as The Army of Darkness. The film didn’t do well at the box office, but the film has gained a loyal following since its debut in 1992 on VHS, laserdisc, DVD and Blu-ray. Now in October, you’ll be able to see Ash fight the Deadites in a Medieval time on 4K UHD. You’ll be able to see more into the details of his chainsaw hand. The boxset features the original theatrical cut of Army of Darkness in 4K UHD and Director’s Cut and International Cut on Blu-ray. Here are the details from Scream Factory’s press release:
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| ARMY OF DARKNESS (COLLECTOR’S EDITION) ARRIVES ON 4K UHD + BLU-RAY™ AND IN A LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK ON OCTOBER 4, 2022 FROM SCREAM FACTORY |
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| Los Angeles, CA – Scream Factory™ is releasing Army of Darkness (Collector’s Edition) on 4K UHD + Blu-Ray™ and in a Limited Edition Steelbook on October 4, 2022. The release of the comedy horror film features a 4K scan of the Original Camera Negative, marking its first-time Ultra High-Definition release. Fans of this third installment of the popular Evil Dead phenomenon can pre-order their copies on ShoutFactory.com and other fine retailers. Bound in human flesh and inked in blood, the ancient “Necronomicon” – the Book of the Dead – unleashes unspeakable evil upon mankind in director Sam Raimi’s (Darkman, Drag Me To Hell) outrageously hilarious third chapter in his Evil Dead Trilogy. Back to do battle with the hideous “Deadites,” Bruce Campbell returns to the role of Ash, the handsome, shotgun-toting, chainsaw-armed department store clerk from S-Mart’s housewares division. Demonic forces time warp him – and his ’73 Oldsmobile – into England’s Dark Ages, where he romances a beauty (Embeth Davidtz, The Amazing Spider-Man) and faces legions of the undead. Can Ash save the living from the evil dead, rescue his girlfriend, and get back to his own time? SPECIAL FEATURES: DISC 1 – (Theatrical Version – 4K UHD) In Dolby Vision (HDR Compatible) NEW 2022 4K Scan of the Original Camera Negative approved by director Sam Raimi, director of photography Bill Pope, and editor Bob Murawski DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0 DISC 2 – (Theatrical Version – Blu-ray) NEW 2022 4K Scan of the Original Camera Negative approved by director Sam Raimi, director of photography Bill Pope, and editor Bob Murawski Medieval Times: The Making of “Army Of Darkness” feature-length documentary with over 20 people interviewed including Star & Co-Producer Bruce Campbell, Actors Ted Raimi, Bill Moseley, Patricia Tallman and many more… Original Ending Alternate Opening with optional commentary by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell Theatrical Trailer TV Spots U.S. Video Promo DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0 DISC 3 – (Director’s Cut – Blu-ray) Audio Commentary with director Sam Raimi, actor Bruce Campbell and co-writer Ivan Raimi Creating the Deadites – vintage featurette On-the-Set Video Footage Compilation Behind-the-Scenes Footage from KNB Effects, Inc. Vintage “Making of” featurette Extended interview clips DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0 DISC 4 – (International Cut – Blu-ray) Television Cut (Standard Definition) The Men Behind the Army – vintage featurette International Theatrical Trailer Still Galleries with rare behind-the-scenes photos and props Storyboards DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0 (International Cut) About Shout! Factory Shout! Factory, LLC is a leading multi-platform media company devoted to film and TV distribution, development, and production, as well as the preservation and revitalization of the very best in pop-culture entertainment. Founded by Richard Foos, Bob Emmer, and Garson Foos in 2003, Shout! owns and manages a large portfolio of films, contemporary and classic TV series, animation, and documentaries. The company’s creative acquisition mandate has established it as a leading independent distributor, with partners and properties including GKIDS, Sesame Street, The Carol Burnett Show, The Johnny Carson Show, IFC Films, Stephen J. Cannell Productions, ITV Studios, Major League Baseball Productions, and many others. Shout! Factory Kids focuses on live-action and animated kids and family properties, and the company releases films and television shows in other genres under the Scream Factory and Shout Select imprints. Shout! develops, acquires and distributes new films via Shout! Studios, owns and operates libraries including Mystery Science Theater 3000 (in partnership with creator Joel Hodgson) and the Roger Corman New Horizon Pictures Library, and operates the acclaimed streaming service Shout! Factory TV. Shout! Factory is based in Los Angeles, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com. |
