Demons 1 & 2 UHD coming from Arrow

[Akijama]

[Show spoiler]NEW UK TITLE: Demons 1&2 (Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray)
Brand new 4K restorations of both classic films Demons & Demons 2, more vivid and terrifying than ever before, alongside a wealth of bonus features old and new, making this the ultimate experience in celluloid terror.
Pre-order in the UK via Arrow: https://arrowfilms.com/product-detai...on-uhd/FCD2090
Pre-order in the UK via Zavvi: https://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/demons.../12745169.html
Pre-order in the UK via HMV: https://store.hmv.com/Store/Film-TV/...emons-Demons-2

LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

Brand new 4K restoration of both films by Arrow Films from the original camera negatives
4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray™ presentations of both films in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Adam Rabalais
Limited edition 60-page booklet featuring new writing by Roberto Curti, Rachael Nisbet and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Double-sided fold-out poster
Exclusive mystery sneak preview movie ticket (admits one to the Metropol Theatre)
DISC 1 (4K ULTRA-HD BLU-RAY) DEMONS

Two versions of the film: the full-length original cut in Italian and English, and the slightly trimmed US cut, featuring alternate dubbing and sound effects
Brand new lossless English and Italian 5.1 audio tracks on the original cut
Original lossless English and Italian 2.0 stereo audio tracks on the original cut
Original lossless English 1.0 mono audio track on the US cut
Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for both English soundtracks
New audio commentary by critics Kat Ellinger and Heather Drain, co-hosts of the Hell’s Bells podcast
Archival audio commentary by director Lamberto Bava and special makeup effects artist Sergio Stivaletti, moderated by journalist Loris Curci
Archival audio commentary by Lamberto Bava, Sergio Stivaletti, composer Claudio Simonetti and actress Geretta Geretta
Produced by Dario Argento, a new visual essay by author and critic Michael Mackenzie exploring the legendary filmmaker’s career as a producer
Dario’s Demon Days, an archival interview with writer/producer Dario Argento
Defining an Era in Music, an archival interview with Claudio Simonetti
Splatter Spaghetti Style, an archival interview with long-time Argento collaborator Luigi Cozzi
Italian theatrical trailer
International English theatrical trailer
US theatrical trailer

DISC 2 (4K ULTRA-HD BLU-RAY) – DEMONS 2

Brand new lossless English and Italian 5.1 audio tracks
Original lossless English and Italian 2.0 stereo audio tracks
Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack
New audio commentary by critic Travis Crawford
Archival audio commentary by director Lamberto Bava and special makeup effects artist Sergio Stivaletti, moderated by journalist Loris Curci
Together and Apart, a new visual essay on space and technology in Demons and Demons 2 by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Creating Creature Carnage, an archival interview with Sergio Stivaletti
Bava to Bava, an archival interview with Luigi Cozzi on the history of Italian horror
Italian theatrical trailer
English theatrical trailer

[themp3000]

So should this, in theory, be better than Synapse’s BDs? I recall Don was extremely meticulous and perfectionist with these films. I feel kinda tempted to see if Synapse will do one or something. Just hard to jump on it. I want it though.

[DR Herbert West]

Nice!

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by themp3000

So should this, in theory, be better than Synapse’s BDs?

Should be:

Brand new 4K restoration of both films by Arrow Films from the original camera negatives

[Brian81]

People did not like the look of the prior Arrow editions. Synapse released them with some corrections to the color timing (day for night shot) and people loved them. However, one former member here posted that he saw prints of these and stated that a particular day for night shot was not presented as night on the actual film print, contradicting the argument that the Arrow was incorrect. Wish I remembered the posting. I do wonder if the Arrow was in the wrong color space or something like that.


Arrow VIDEO's first Demons release was noteworthy in my opinion for being the first Italian title released to show a concern for actual picture quality. Shortly after was Zombi 2, which was also quite good (though since improved upon by BU and their 4K resto).

[Donl1282]

I’m hoping for the House films to be released by Arrow on UHD.

[Brian81]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

I’m hoping for the House films to be released by Arrow on UHD.

If they do, someone needs to tell them to fix the framing!

[Surge92]

Originally Posted by Brian81

Arrow VIDEO's first Demons release was noteworthy in my opinion for being the first Italian title released to show a concern for actual picture quality. Shortly after was Zombi 2, which was also quite good (though since improved upon by BU and their 4K resto).

Actually, based on an old blog post by Don May, Jr. on the Synapse site, Arrow released theirs with seemingly no corrections done to the masters they received. Synapse had to do a LOT more than just fix the color timing. Fortunately, Arrow stepped up their PQ with Zombie, and the rest is history.

[UniSol GR77]

Demons and Demons 2 are the Italian Evil Dead movies.

Two masterpieces. I'm so proud of them.

Glad to see that they have been properly preserved.

[dickdarlington]

Originally Posted by Surge92

Actually, based on an old blog post by Don May, Jr. on the Synapse site, Arrow released theirs with seemingly no corrections done to the masters they received. Synapse had to do a LOT more than just fix the color timing. Fortunately, Arrow stepped up their PQ with Zombie, and the rest is history.

I'd argue the Arrow Video of 2012 is a night-and-day difference between the Arrow Video of 2020.

Their earlier releases was just them putting out anything they could get their hands on, but with more of a focus towards bonus materials and packaging. Once Arrow began taking the reigns with their own restorations, they became the Arrow we know and love today.

I have complete faith in Arrow that the 4K UHD of Demons/Demons 2 is going to look nothing like their 2012 counterpart.

[brainofj72]

I can't believe this is happening. So freaking excited.

[CSM101]

What!!!??

[CSM101]

If I order direct from Arrow UK, do they deliver to US?

[Sage00]

Okay, this may finally push me to get a region free player.

[Donl1282]

Originally Posted by Sage00

Okay, this may finally push me to get a region free player.

I thought UHD discs have no region coding?

[Sage00]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

I thought UHD discs have no region coding?

You are correct, they are region free. But if there is a separate blu ray disc for special features, that will be region locked.

[dickdarlington]

Originally Posted by Sage00

You are correct, they are region free. But if there is a separate blu ray disc for special features, that will be region locked.

No need for a region free set, these are just two UHD discs.

[CSM101]

I guess they do. And pre-ordered. The wait begins!!

[ste71]

Really loving the cover artwork.....the Metropol ticket is a nice touch too!!

[DoghouseReilly46]

... and Diabolik says they will not be carrying this release with respects to the US rights holder.