"Night of the Living Dead’ 4K Restoration Getting Theatrical Release!!

[Himmel]

Last year, George Romero raved about a 4K restoration of Night of the Living Dead that the Museum of Modern Art and The Film Foundation whipped up from the original negatives. The digital restoration was shown just a couple times at MoMA last November, and Romero noted that it’s “closer than anything we’ve seen to the definitive version of the film.”

So when will you actually be able to see Night of the Living Dead in its proper glory? As it turns out, Gary Streiner revealed mere hours before the news of Romero’s passing broke this past Sunday that Janus Films has acquired the 4K restoration for theatrical distribution. It will begin screening at the Film Forum in New York City on October 13th.

This is all very new information and as new bookings come in Janus will have their calendar up,” he added. “We will post update information here as well. This will be the chance you have all been asking for. Yes, with much pride Night will be coming to a theater near you!

Note:
Given the relationship between Janus Films and the Criterion Collection, many have been speculating that the 4K restoration of Night of the Living Dead will be making its way onto home video courtesy of Criterion. We have no confirmation at this time, but it sounds like the most logical way to present the restoration on Blu-ray.

http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/34...-distribution/

[Poya]

Can't wait. The best film he's ever done. The first true horror film to show that the real monster is us.

[Uncanny]

So this movie could maybe, come out on a 4K disc? This year or next year?

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Uncanny

So this movie could maybe, come out on a 4K disc? This year or next year?

Nope, unless Criterion starts doing UHD, which I don't really see then adopting anytime soon.

[CelluloidPal]

I would love to see this in an actual theater. Such a great horror film.

[CyberpunkCentral]

Night of the Living Dead and Criterion? Holy shit! DAY ONE!

[Zillamon51]

A theater in Detroit just did a one-time 35mm showing of NotLD, which I wasn't able to make. So glad to hear the 4K version will be making the rounds. Hopefully the restored Suspiria will as well.

F**k modern-day pap like Leatherface, may the classics take over come October!

[tonylopez]

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The theatrical poster for the 4K restoration!! A thing of beauty. Would make a wonderful Criterion cover.