Scream Factory has announced it is bringing the Sam Raimi classic, “Darkman,” to Collector’s Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray combo pack and Limited Edition SteelBook on February 20, 2024. Being released for the first time in 4K UHD format, this release features a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative in Dolby Vision approved by visionary Director Sam Raimi and Director of Photography Bill Pope and comes loaded with new audio commentary by filmmaker Josh Ruben (“Scare Me”) and special bonus content on Blu-ray.
Liam Neeson (“Taken”) stars as Dr. Peyton Westlake, who is on the verge of realizing a significant breakthrough in creating synthetic skin when gangsters blow up his laboratory. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with his former love, played by Frances McDormand (“Fargo”).
Rounding out the cast of this explosive action-packed thriller are Colin Friels (“Dark City”), Larry Drake (“Dr. Giggles”), Danny Hicks (“Evil Dead 2”), and Nicholas Worth (“Swamp Thing”).
The new 4K UHD + Blu-ray release of “Darkman” will feature the following:
Disc 1 (4K UHD)
- NEW 4K Restoration From The Original Camera Negative In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible) Approved by Director Sam Raimi And Director Of Photography Bill Pope
- Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
- NEW Audio Commentary With Filmmaker And Darkman Superfan Josh Ruben
- Audio Commentary With Bill Pope
Disc 2 (Blu-ray)
- NEW 4K Transfer From The Original Camera Negative Approved By Sam Raimi And Bill Pope
- Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
- NEW Audio Commentary With Josh Ruben
- Audio Commentary With Bill Pope
- NEW Deleted Scenes
- “Dissecting Darkman” – An Interview With Actor Liam Neeson
- Interview With Actor Frances McDormand
- “The Name Is Durant” – An Interview With Actor Larry Drake
- “The Face Of Revenge” – Interview With Makeup Designer Tony Gardner
- “Henchman Tales” – Interviews with Actors Danny Hicks and Dan Bell
- “Dark Design” – An Interview With Production Designer Randy Ser And Art Director Philip Dagort
- Vintage “Making-Of” Featurette – Featuring Interviews With Sam Raimi, Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, And More…
- Vintage Interviews With Sam Raimi, Liam Neeson And Frances McDormand
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
- Still Galleries – Posters And Production Stills, Behind The Scenes, Make-Up Effects And Storyboards
To commemorate this highly anticipated release, ShoutFactory.com is offering several bundle offers for loyal fans and collectors to get excited about.
Darkman Collector’s Edition 4K UHD+ Blu-ray + Prism Sticker + Poster
This first bundle includes the new 4K UHD release of “Darkman,” a limited edition 18″ x 24″ rolled poster of the original theatrical artwork, and a 2.5″ x 3.5 retro prism sticker from Gutter Garbs featuring artwork by Matthew Skiff, designed to replicate vintage vending machine horror prism stickers from the last 80s and early 90s. This release is limited to an edition size of 1,000 units and is available for pre-order now.
Darkman Collector’s Edition 4K UHD+ Blu-ray + Prism Sticker + Poster + Lobby Cards
This second bundle includes everything from the first bundle but adds in a collectible “Darkman” enamel pin from Gutter Garbs (limited to 500 units) and a set of five retro lobby cards (limited to 500 units). The bundle is available for pre-order now through ShoutFactory.com.
Darkman Limited Edition SteelBook + Prsim Sticker + Poster
Shout Factory isn’t leaving SteelBook collectors out on the fun and is offering similar bundles for the SteelBook release. The first bundle features the new 4k UHD SteelBook release of “Darkman,” a limited edition 18″ x 24″ rolled poster of the SteelBook artwork, and a 2.5″ x 3.5 retro prism sticker from Gutter Garbs featuring artwork by Matthew Skiff, designed to replicate vintage vending machine horror prism stickers from the last 80s and early 90s. The release is limited to an edition size of 1,000 and is available for pre-order now.
Darkman Limited Edition SteelBook + Prism Sticker + Poster + Lobby Cards
This SteelBook bundle includes everything from the previous bundle but adds an exclusive enamel pin (limited to 500 units) and an exclusive lobby card set (limited to 500 units). The bundle is available for pre-order now from ShoutFactory.com.
Darkman Collector’s Edition + Limited Edition SteelBook + Pin + Prism Sticker + 2 Posters + Lobby Cards
Finally, for the die-hard fans and collectors, you can get it all. This unique bundle includes the new 4K UHD release of “Darkman,” the 4K UHD SteelBook release of “Darkman,” an exclusive retro prism sticker, two exclusive posters (poster of the original artwork and poster of the SteelBook artwork), an exclusive enamel pin (limited to 500 units), and an exclusive lobby card set (limited to 500 units). This special bundle is currently available for pre-order at a discounted rate of $129.99 at ShoutFactory.com.
