It’s time to take a quick look at the new 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray titles that are due out next week in the UK. I have to say its a pretty good week for horror fans (such as myself) with several excellent release on the way.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s coming, with the 4K UHD / Blu-ray releases 7 October 2024 for the UK.
One of the week’s big releases is the sci-fi horror, A Quiet Place: Day One (2024).
Arrow Video has a couple of cult horror films with, Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) and The Exorcist III (1990) while the Criterion Collection has the classic George A. Romero film, Night Of The Living Dead (1968) on 4K UHD + Blu-ray.
Now let’s take look at the rest of the UK Blu-ray Releases for the 7th October 2024.
UK 4K UHD / Blu-ray Releases 7 October 2024
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) – 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD (Paramount)
Sci-fi horror film starring Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff and Djimon Hounsou.
You can purchase now from Amazon on 4K UHD £24.99, Blu-ray £14.99 & DVD £9.99 (as of 3rd October 2024).
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A Quiet Place 3-Movie Collection 4K UHD & Blu-ray (Paramount)
You can purchase now from Amazon on 4K UHD £39.99 or Blu-ray £19.99 (as of 3rd October 2024).
Air America (1990) – 4K UHD + Blu-ray (Studiocanal)
Action comedy film starring Mel Gibson and Robert Downey Jr.
You can purchase now from Amazon on 4K UHD £22.99 or Blu-ray £14.99 (as of 3rd October 2024).
An Inspector Calls (1954) – 4K UHD & Blu-ray (Studiocanal)
Crime drama starring Alastair Sim.
You can purchase now from Amazon on 4K UHD £22.99 or Blu-ray £14.99 (as of 3rd October 2024).
Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) Limited Edition – Blu-ray (Arrow Video)
Horror film, stars Linda Blair, Richard Burton, Louise Fletcher, Max von Sydow, Kitty Winn, Paul Henreid and James Earl Jones.
Technical Specs
- Discs: 2
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85 :1
- Audio: Original Lossless Mono Audio
- Running Time: 117 mins approx
- Rating: 18
Special Features
- Illustrated Collector’s Booklet
- Reversible Sleeve
DISC ONE – ORIGINAL PREMIERE VERSION
- New Commentary by Film Historian Lee Gambin & Filmmaker David Kittredge
- New Audio Commentary by Screenwriter / Author Kelly Goodner & Film Historian Jim Hemphill
- Archive Audio Commentary with Director John Boorman
- Archive Audio Commentary with Special Consultant Scott Michael Bosco
- It’s Okay, He’s Gone (New Visual Essay by Film Critics BJ & Harmony Colangelo)
- What Does She Remember? (Archive Interview with Actress with Linda Blair)
- Archive Interview with Editor Tom Priestley
- Theatrical Trailer
- Teaser Trailer
- Extensive Image Galleries
DISC TWO – INTERNATIONAL VERSION
- Archive Audio Commentary by Film Critic Mike White of The Projection Booth Podcast
- Theatrical Trailer
You can purchase now on Blu-ray for £18.00 from Arrow Video (as of 3rd October 2024).
The Exorcist III (1990) Limited Edition – 4K Ultra HD – Blu-ray (Arrow Video)
Horror film, stars George C. Scott, Ed Flanders, Jason Miller, Scott Wilson, Nicol Williamson and Brad Dourif.
Arrow say this release is a “4K restoration of the theatrical cut of The Exorcist III, presented in presented on 4K Ultra HD (2160p) Blu-ray in Dolby Vision”.
Technical Specs
- Discs: 2
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85 :1
- Audio: Original Theatrical 2.0 Stereo Audio On Both Cuts & Optional 5.1 DTS-HD Master
- Running Time: 105 / 110 mins approx
- Rating: 15
Special Features
- Illustrated Collector’s Booklet
- Reversible Sleeve
DISC ONE – THEATRICAL CUT (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)
- Audio Commentary by Critics Alexandra Heller Nicholas & Josh Nelson
- Audio Interview with Writer/Director William Peter Blatty
- Death, Be Not Proud: The Making of The Exorcist III (2016)
- The Exorcist III: Vintage Interviews (Archival Interviews with Cast & Crew Members)
- Falling Down A Long Flight of Steps (Interview with Special Effects Artist Randy Moore)
- The Exorcist III: Vintage Featurette (Making-of Documentary with On-set Footage & Interviews)
- Deleted Scenes (Alternate Takes & Bloopers)
- Image Galleries
- Trailers, TV Spots & Radio Spots
DISC TWO – ‘LEGION’ DIRECTOR’S CUT (BLU-RAY)
- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) Presentation of the Legion Director’s Cut (Assembled From the Best Available Film & Video Elements)
- Legion Audio Commentary with Esteemed Film Critics Mark Kermode & Kim Newman
- Deleted Prologue (Alternate Opening to Legion with Optional Audio Commentary from Mark Kermode & Kim Newman)
You can purchase now on 4K Ultra HD for £22.00 from Arrow Video (as of 3rd October 2024).
The Tai Chi Master – 4K UHD & Blu-ray (88 Films)
Action movie, Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh and Siu-Ho Chin.
Technical Specs
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Audio: Mono
- Optional English Subtitles
- Running Time: 95 mins approx
- Rating: 15
Special Features
- Booklet
- Reversible Sleeve
- Nemesis: Interview with Star Chin Siu-Ho
- The Birthplace of Tai Chi: On Location In Chen Village
- Twin Warriors: Director Brett Ratner & Critic Elvis
- Mitchell On Stars Jet Li & Michelle Yeoh
- Export Opening Credits
- Theatrical Trailer
You can purchase now on 4K UHD £29.99 or Blu-ray £16.99 from Amazon (as of 3rd October 2024).
House of Whipcord (1974) – Blu-ray (88 Films)
You can purchase now for £16.99 from Amazon (as of 3rd October 2024).
Gaira’s Guts Trilogy Limited Edtion – Blu-ray (88 Films)
Technical Specs
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Audio: Mono
- Language: Japanese
- Subtitles: English
- Running Time: 72 / 68 / 70 mins approx
- Rating: 18
Special Features
- Booklet
- Reversible Sleeve
- New Interview with Director Kazuo ‘Gaira’ Komizu
- Stills Galleries
- Trailer
You can purchase now for £39.99 from Amazon (as of 3rd October 2024).
Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023) Steelbook – 4K Ultra HD (Universal)
Horror film, Josh Hutcherson and Piper Rubio.
Special Features
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: From Game to Big Screen
- Killer Animatronics
- Five Nights In Three Dimensions
You can purchase now for £25.00 from Amazon (as of 3rd October 2024).
Friday 13th Part II (1981) – 4K UHD + Blu-ray (Paramount)
Horror film, stars Adrienne King, Betsy Palmer, Amy Steel and John Furey.
You can purchase now on for £22.99 from Amazon (as of 3rd October 2024).
Interview With The Vampire Season 1 & 2 – Blu-ray (Acorn)
You can purchase now on Blu-ray £34.99 or DVD £29.99 from Amazon (as of 3rd October 2024).
Interview With The Vampire Season 2 – Blu-ray (Acorn)
You can purchase now on Blu-ray £21.99 or DVD £17.99 from Amazon (as of 3rd October 2024).
The Boy And The Heron (2023) Steelbook – 4K UHD (Elysian Film)
You can purchase now on 4K UHD for £34.99 from Amazon (as of 3rd October 2024).
The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 1 – Blu-ray (Acorn)
You can purchase now on Blu-ray for £21.99 from Amazon (as of 3rd October 2024).
Typhoon Club (1985) – Blu-ray (Third Window)
You can purchase now on Blu-ray for £17.00 from Arrow Video (as of 3rd October 2024).
The Exorcism (2024) – Blu-ray (Vertigo Releasing)
Horror film with Russell Crowe, Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey and Adam Goldberg.
Technical Specs
- Discs: 1
- Aspect Ratio: TBC
- Audio: TBC
- Running Time: 95 mins
- Rating: 15
You can purchase now on Blu-ray £14.99 or DVD £9.99 from Amazon (as of 3rd October 2024).
Sleepy Hollow (1999) Limited Edition Steelbook – 4K Ultra HD) (Paramount)
You can purchase now on for £29.99 from Amazon (as of 3rd October 2024).
Night Of The Living Dead (1968) – 4K UHD + Blu-ray (Criterion)
Directed by George A. Romero.
You can purchase now on 4K + Blu-ray for £29.99 from Amazon (as of 3rd October 2024).
You Might Be The Killer (2018) Limited Edition – Blu-ray (Treasured Films)
Comedy horror film, stars Fran Kranz and Alyson Hannigan.
You can purchase now on Blu-ray for £14.99 from Amazon (as of 3rd October 2024).
Final Thought: Blu-ray Releases 7 October 2024
My highlights for Monday 7th 7 October 2024’s Blu-ray releases has to be the horror releases such as, The Exorcism (2024), Friday 13th Part II (1981), Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), The Exorcist III (1990) and House of Whipcord (1974).
October tends to be a outstanding month for horror film fans and this year is set be another!
Which of these new releases most interest you? I’d love to hear what you think, you can discuss on my Facebook page.
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