Amazon’s weekly catalog of film and TV offers options a wide array of latest and basic horror, together with quite a few 4K Blu-rays with steelbook circumstances you’ll be able to solely discover on Amazon. The retailer’s new 4K Steelbook Editions of the primary three Halloween films are on sale for his or her finest costs but. The reductions aren’t huge, however Amazon-exclusive editions aren’t discounted fairly often. Halloween (1978) Steelbook Version is on sale for $39.49 (was $45), and Halloween II’s Steelbook Version is discounted to $37 (was $45). Each of those editions launched in September and had been adopted in late October by Halloween III: Season of the Witch Steelbook Version, which is on sale for the primary time.
All three Halloween Steelbook Editions are distributed by Shout Manufacturing facility and a part of Amazon’s huge sale on Shout Manufacturing facility films. Just a few Halloween 4K Blu-rays with slipcovers as a substitute of steelbooks for 50% off or extra: Halloween (1978) is $19, Halloween III is $13.49, and Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers is $18.49.
Amazon can also be providing a big low cost on The Halloween 4K Assortment–The Curse of Michael Myers, H20: 20 Years Later, and Resurrection–that drops the value to $69 (was $130). The Halloween 4K Assortment is just approach to watch 4K Blu-ray editions of two of the movies constructed from 1995-2002. For an additional three-movie assortment, take a look at the Walmart-exclusive Halloween Trilogy Steelbook Version on 4K Blu-ray for $40 (was $50).
Try the brand new Steelbook Editions and our roundup of each Halloween film on 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD beneath.
$39.49 (was $45)
The Restricted Version Steelbooks for Halloween I and Halloween II function close-up character artwork of Michael Myers. Half of his face is on the entrance cowl, whereas the opposite half is on the again, so you possibly can open every case to show the complete image. The design can also be primarily reversible, because it appears cool no matter which facet is dealing with out. The background art work depicting moments from the films.
This is similar 4K Blu-ray version that was initially restored by Shout Manufacturing facility in 2021. The 4K disc helps Dolby Imaginative and prescient and HDR10. Audio codecs embody Dolby Digital Mono–to replicate the unique sound–and Dolby Atmos in addition to Dolby TrueHD 7.1 encompass sound. The 4K restoration was accepted by Halloween’s cinematographer Dean Cundey.
Curiously, this version solely comes with one 4K Blu-ray and one Blu-ray disc. Shout Manufacturing facility’s 2021 Collector’s Version has three discs; the bonus disc has the prolonged lower in HD. The lacking Blu-ray disc had the prolonged lower in HD. That stated, you will nonetheless get a bunch of notable bonus options and a cool case commemorating one in every of John Carpenter’s finest movies.
Disc 1 (4K Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary: John Carpenter and Jamie Lee Curtis
- Audio Commentary: Dean Cundy (director of images), Tommy Lee Wallace (editor), and Nick Fort (actor)
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
The 1080p Blu-ray is predicated off of the 4K restoration. It has each audio commentaries listed above and:
- Documentary: The Night time She Got here House
- TV Model Footage
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
- Radio Spots
It is price noting that Walmart not too long ago launched an unique 4K Blu-ray version of Halloween, too. It isn’t a steelbook version, but it surely comes with a slipcover, and the usual Blu-ray disc consists of the entire particular options from the unique Shout Manufacturing facility launch. Plus, it is solely $27.
$37 (was $45)
Halloween II’s Restricted Version Steelbook incorporates a related steelbook design, with art work that spans each the back and front of the case. Contained in the case is extra art work impressed by Halloween and Samhain–an outdated Celtic pageant that marked the tip of the harvest season.
This three-disc set comes with 4K Blu-ray, 1080p Blu-ray, and a DVD. It matches the 2021 Collector’s Version when it comes to bonus content material and technical specs. The 4K disc is rendered in native 4K decision with assist for Dolby Imaginative and prescient and HDR10. Cinematographer Dean Cundey accepted for the restoration from the unique digicam detrimental. Audio codecs embody Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, Grasp Audio 5.1 and a couple of.0, and Dolby Digital Mono (for the DVD).
Here is the listing of particular options for every disc:
Disc 1 (4K Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary: Rick Rosenthal (director) and Leo Rossi (actor)
- Audio Commentary: Dick Warlock (stunt coordinator)
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
A lot of the particular options are discovered on the 1080p Blu-ray, which is predicated off of the 4K restoration, so it appears higher than the typical Blu-ray. You may get each audio commentaries and the next extras:
- Documentary: The Nightmare Is not Over – The Making of Halloween II
- Horror’s Hallowed Grounds
- Deleted Scenes with optionally available director commentary
- Alternate ending with optionally available director commentary
- Film Stills Gallery
- Posters And Foyer Playing cards Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer
- Teaser Trailer
- TV Spots
- TV Promo
- Radio Spots
- Newspaper Advert Nonetheless Gallery By Drive-In Asylum
Disc 3 (DVD):
- Tv Minimize in authentic SD side ratio (4:3)
- Movie Script (DVD)
$40 (was $45)
Halloween III: Season of the Witch launched only one 12 months after its predecessor, however the 1982 movie was fairly the departure for the collection, because it’s the one entry within the collection with out Michael Myers. It isn’t even a slasher film; because the title suggests, Halloween III is extra of a sci-fi film with witchcraft. It was supposed to be the primary in an anthology of films. It acquired poor evaluations when it debuted in theaters, although it was being in comparison with Michael Myers slasher films. It is a part of the collection in identify solely, actually, but it surely’s really a fairly superior movie that many followers respect and revel in these days–you simply must view it as its personal factor, moderately than a part of the broader Halloween slasher collection.
The Restricted Version Steelbook mirrors Shout Manufacturing facility’s wonderful 2021 Collector’s Version that’s solely $13.49 at Amazon as of December 12. Like the primary two movies, this can be a very good native 4K restoration from the unique digicam negative–approved by cinematographer Dean Cundey–with Dolby Imaginative and prescient and HDR10. For audio, it helps Dolby Atmos and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 encompass sound in addition to DTS-HD Grasp Audio 2.0.
The 2 disc set comes with 4K Blu-ray and 1080p Blu-ray discs. Here is the listing of bonus options:
Disc 1 (4K Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary: Tommy Lee Wallace (director)
- Audio Commentary: Tom Atkins (actor)
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
The Blu-ray is predicated on the 4K restoration and consists of the 2 commentaries and the next bonus options:
- Documentary: Stand Alone: The Making Of Halloween III
- Horror’s Hallowed Grounds
- Interview With Tom Burman (make-up results artist)
- Stills Gallery
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spots
- Radio Spots
Halloween Collection: 1978-1989
Shout Manufacturing facility’s 4K Blu-ray Collector’s Editions are additionally accessible for the fourth and fifth movies, The Return of Michael Myers and The Revenge of Michael Myers. Every Collector’s Version comes with a slipcover. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers is discounted to $18.49 at Amazon. Halloween 5 is bought out at Amazon, however you’ll be able to seize a duplicate for $30 at Walmart.
Halloween 1-5 on 4K Blu-ray
- Halloween (1978)
- Halloween II (1981)
- Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
- Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
- Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
Halloween 1-3 on Blu-ray and DVD
Following the discharge of The Revenge of Michael Myers, the collection took one other prolonged break earlier than returning in 1995 with The Curse of Michael Myers. It was adopted up by Halloween H20: 20 Years Later in 1998 and Halloween: Resurrection in 2002. The 1995-2002 movies are collected in field set format on 4K Blu-ray, 1080p Blu-ray, and DVD. The field set is the one approach to get these three films on 4K Blu-ray for an affordable value. Halloween H20 launched on 4K in 2023, but it surely’s out of print and priced round $40 from third-party sellers. Standalone editions of every film on Blu-ray and DVD are out of print as properly, so the field set is the best way to go no matter your required format. As talked about, The Halloween 4K Assortment is discounted to $69 (was $130). For an absolute cut price, take a look at the 3-Film DVD Assortment for less than $5.
Halloween Collection: 2018-2022
The trendy trilogy that kicked off in 2018 can also be accessible in field set format on 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD. Every assortment consists of: Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and Halloween Ends (2022). Every film within the trendy trilogy can also be accessible as a standalone 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray combo pack. The 4K Blu-ray commonplace version of the Halloween Trilogy is on sale for $52 at Amazon, however you’ll be able to snag the Halloween Steelbook Trilogy on 4K Blu-ray for less than $40 at Walmart. The 1080p Blu-ray model is right down to $24.66 at Amazon.
We have additionally included every particular person film within the trilogy on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD. In the mean time, the entire field units are cheaper than shopping for the movies individually. That stated, Amazon has a Steelbook Blu-ray Version of Halloween (2018) for less than $15.
Rob Zombie’s Halloween Movies: 2007-2009
Rob Zombie’s 2007 and 2009 remakes aren’t canon, however they’re price trying out. Sadly, each films are solely accessible on 1080p Blu-ray and DVD.
Friday the thirteenth Steelbook Version — $18 ($31)
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