Scream Factory has announced that just in time for the Halloween season, the first five original classic “Halloween” films will be available as all-new Limited Edition UHD & Blu-ray sets. The new UHD editions will be available as standalone discs or as part of some special limited offers.
Halloween (1978)
This three-disc limited edition will include one 4K UHD disc and two Blu-ray discs that include the following features:
Disc One (4K UHD):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan From The Original Negative, Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
- NEW Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Co-Writer/Director John Carpenter And Actress Jamie Lee Curtis
- Audio Commentary With Director Of Photography Dean Cundey, Editor Tommy Lee Wallace, And Actor Nick Castle
Disc Two (BLU-RAY):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan From The Original Negative, Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
- NEW Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With John Carpenter And Jamie Lee Curtis
- Audio Commentary With Dean Cundey, Tommy Lee Wallace, And Nick Castle
- “The Night She Came Home”
- TV Version Footage
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
- Radio Spots
Disc Three (BLU-RAY):
- Original Color Timing Presentation
- Vintage Interview With Producer Moustapha Akkad
- “Halloween: A Cut Above The Rest”
- “Halloween Unmasked 2000”
- Halloween – The Extended Cut In HD (TV Inserts Are In Standard Definition)
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
- Radio Spots
Halloween II (1981)
This three-disc limited edition will include one 4K UHD disc, one Blu-ray disc, and one DVD that include the following features:
Disc One (4K UHD):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan From The Original Negative Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Director Rick Rosenthal
- Audio Commentary With Stunt Coordinator Dick Warlock
Disc Two (BLU-RAY):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan From The Original Negative Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Director Rick Rosenthal
- Audio Commentary With Stunt Coordinator Dick Warlock
- “The Nightmare Isn’t Over – The Making Of Halloween II” Featuring Rick Rosenthal, Dick Warlock, Composer Alan Howarth, Director Of Photography Dean Cundey, Actors Lance Guest And Leo Rossi, And More
- Horror’s Hallowed Grounds Revisiting The Original Shooting Locations
- Deleted Scenes With Optional Audio Commentary With Rick Rosenthal
- Alternate Ending With Optional Audio Commentary With Rick Rosenthal
- Still Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV and Radio Spots
Disc Three (DVD):
- Television Cut (In Standard Definition)
- Film Script (DVD-ROM)
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
This two-disc limited edition will include one 4K UHD disc and one Blu-ray disc that include the following features:
Disc One (4K UHD):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Director Tommy Lee Wallace
- Audio Commentary With Actor Tom Atkins
Disc Two (BLU-RAY):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative Approved By Cinematographer Dean Cundey
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Tommy Lee Wallace
- Audio Commentary With Tom Atkins
- “Stand Alone: The Making Of Halloween III: Season Of The Witch” Featuring Tommy Lee Wallace, Actors Tom Atkins And Stacey Nelkin, Stunt Coordinator Dick Warlock, Director Of Photography Dean Cundey, And More
- Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: Revisiting The Original Shooting Locations With Host Sean Clark And Tommy Lee Wallace
- Interview With Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Burman
- Still Gallery
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spots
- Radio Spots
Halloween 4: The Return Of Michael Myers
This two-disc limited edition will include one 4K UHD disc and one Blu-ray disc that include the following features:
Disc One (4K UHD):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Actors Ellie Cornell And Danielle Harris
- Audio Commentary With Director Dwight H. Little And Author Justin Beahm
Disc Two (BLU-RAY):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Ellie Cornell And Danielle Harris
- Audio Commentary With Dwight H. Little And Justin Beahm
- “The Making Of Halloween 4: Final Cut”
- “The Making Of Halloween 4”
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
- Still Gallery
Halloween 5: The Revenge Of Michael Myers
This two-disc limited edition will include one 4K UHD disc and one Blu-ray disc that include the following features:
Disc One (4K UHD):
NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
Audio Commentary With Actor Don Shanks
Audio Commentary With Director Dominique Othenin-Girard And Actors Danielle Harris And Jeffrey Landman
Disc Two (BLU-RAY):
- NEW 2021 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
- NEW 2021 Dolby Atmos Track
- Audio Commentary With Don Shanks
- Audio Commentary With Dominique Othenin-Girard, Danielle Harris, And Jeffrey Landman
- “Inside Halloween 5”
- “The Making Of Halloween 5”
- “On The Set: Behind-The-Scenes Footage”
- Halloween 5 Promo
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
Each new 4K UHD is $36.99 and will come with a limited Collector’s Edition poster featuring the newly commissioned cover art by artist Joel Robinson. However, if you’re looking for something a bit more with these new releases, Scream Factory is offering these additional offers.
For the first three films, Scream Factory is offering an exclusive 7″ red, orange, and yellow splatter vinyl from Sacred Bones Records featuring newly recorded music from John Carpenter.
For “Halloween,” the A-side includes the “Halloween Theme,” and the B-side contains a never-before-released recording of “Laurie’s Theme” newly recorded by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies. The splatter vinyl variant is limited to an edition size of 4,000 copies and is housed in a slipcase with new young Michael Myers art by frequent Carpenter collaborator Chris Bilheimer.
The “Halloween II” vinyl features “The Shape Enters Laurie’s Room” on side-A, and the B-side contains “The Shape Stalks Again.” Both tracks are newly recorded by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies and exclusive to this release. The vinyl will be limited to an edition size of 3,000 copies and is housed in a slipcase featuring artwork by Chris Bilheimer of Michael Myers with blood dripping from his eyes.
For “Halloween III,” the A-side includes “Chariots of Pumpkins,” and the B-side contains “Season of the Witch.” Both tracks are newly recorded by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies and exclusive to this release. The vinyl will be limited to an edition size of 3,000 copies and is housed in a slipcase featuring artwork by Chris Bilheimer of the kid wearing the jack-o’-lantern Silver Shamrock mask.
Each UHD/Vinyl set is $58.99 and includes the exclusive limited-edition poster featuring the newly commissioned cover art by artist Joel Robinson. The 4K UHD and vinyl bundles are available now for pre-order on the Shout! Factory website.
For those who want it all, Scream Factory is offering a set that includes all five films on 4K UHD, all five posters, and all three of the 7″ vinyl records. The complete set is $245.99 and is available for pre-order now while supplies last.
And last but not least, for those who want even more, Scream Factory is offering the ULTIMATE set, which contains all five films on 4K UHD, all five posters, all three vinyl records, and an exclusive limited edition set of five enamel pins in a collectible box from Gutter Gargs. The ULTIMATE set is available for pre-order now for $299.99
All of the above options are available for pre-order now, with the various editions expected to be released on September 28, 2021.
