Demons 4K UHD (1985) & Demons 2 4K UHD (1986)

[RustinCohle]

US release coming 10/19 from Synapse.

[brainofj72]

Yawn. Wake me when they announce Let Sleeping Corpses Lie.

[ingmog]

Very excited for this! Surprised it’s so much higher at Synapse’s store vs Diabolik: $80 vs $50

[lilboyblu]

Already picked up the Arrow, but interested in seeing how these will stack up against each other. Synapse's Suspiria UHD is one of the best in my collection.

[samlop10]

From their Facebook page:

Lamberto Bava’s Italian Horror Classics DEMONS and DEMONS 2 make their North American UHD Debuts Just in time for Halloween from Synapse Films!


They will make cemeteries their cathedrals and the cities will be your tombs… in 4K UHD and remastered Blu-ray!

“Perhaps no films better capture the essence of '80s Italian horror” - Nathaniel Thompson, Mondo-Digital.com

Regarded by horror fans the world over as two of the greatest Italian horror films ever made, Lamberto Bava’s Demons films are not only major cinematic nightmare fuel, but also hugely entertaining splatterfests of the highest order. Synapse’s 2013 Blu-rays remain two of their most popular releases, and now they’re bringing these favorites to 4K UHD and remastered Blu-ray in brand-new spectacular 4K restorations! These horrific splatter classics produced by Dario Argento (Suspiria) have never looked or sounded better and are packed with hours of special features, making this the ultimate home video release of these horror favorites!

In Demons, a masked man offers tickets to a horror movie sneak preview at the mysterious Metropol cinema. When a patron is scratched by a prop displayed in the theatre lobby, she transforms into a flesh-ripping demon! One by one, the audience members mutate into horrible creatures hell-bent on destroying the world! Can anyone escape this gory orgy of terror? In 1986’s ambitious sequel Demons 2, the apocalyptic terror continues! A televised horror film spells doom for the residents of a luxury high-rise apartment, as demons are unleashed through the TV screen at a young girl’s birthday party. As more and more residents are infected and transformed into blood-thirsty demons, a young couple fights to survive as they try to escape Hell on Earth.


THIS 6000 PIECE LIMITED EDITION CONTAINS:

New 4K restorations of both Demons and Demons 2 from the original 35mm camera negatives! ∙ 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray™ presentations of both films in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) ∙ Limited edition 0-Card/Slipcover packaging featuring new artwork by Juan José Saldarriaga and Chris MacGibbon ∙ Reproduction of the original movie ticket from Demons ∙ A special Demons 2 birthday party invitation ∙ Included fold-out poster of Demons artwork from Wes Benscoter ∙ Reversible cover art ∙4K UHD All-region playback


DISC 1 (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY) DEMONS

Two versions of the film: the full-length original cut in English and Italian, and the shorter U.S. version featuring alternate dubbing and sound effects.

Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English & Italian 5.1/2.0 audio mixes on the original cut derived from the archival audio masters

Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 U.S. theatrical mono audio newly remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films

New audio commentary by critics Kat Ellinger and Heather Drain, co-hosts of the Hell’s Belles podcast

Audio commentary with director Lamberto Bava, SPFX artist 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: interview with writer/producer Dario Argento

Defining an Era in Music: interview with Claudio Simonetti

Splatter Spaghetti Style: interview with long-time argento collaborator Luigi Cozzi.

Carnage at the Cinema: Lamberto Bava and His Splatter Masterpiece.

Dario and Demons: Producing Monster Mayhem

Monstrous Memories: Luigi Cozzi on Demons

Profondo Jones: The Critical Perspective

Splatter Stunt Rock: interview with Ottaviano Dell’Acqua

Stivaletti Q & A at the 2019 UK ‘Festival of Fantastic Films’

Original Italian and English international theatrical trailers

U.S. theatrical trailer

Newly translated optional English SDH subtitles for the English version.

Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian version

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

Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 5.1 & Italian 5.1/2.0 audio mixes derived from the original archival audio masters

Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 true stereo theatrical mix remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films

New audio commentary by film critic Travis Crawford

Bava to Bava: interview with Luigi Cozzi on the history of Italian horror

Creating Creature Carnage: interview with Sergio Stivaletti

Demonic Influences: Federico Zampaglione Speaks

The ‘Demons’ Generation: Roy Bava discusses a legacy in lacerations

The New Blood of Italian Horror featuring Sergio Stivaletti

Screaming for a Sequel: The Delirious Legacy of DEMONS 2 with Lamberto Bava

A Soundtrack for Splatter: interview with composer Simon Boswell

Together and Apart: a new visual essay on the space and technology in DEMONS and DEMONS 2 by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

Original Italian and English theatrical trailers

Newly translated optional English SDH subtitles for the English version

Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian version


DEMONS 1 & 2 – LIMITED EDITION 4K (2160p) TWO-DISC UHD BLU-RAY

VIDEO: 4K 2160p Widescreen (1.66:1) Presentation
AUDIO: DTS-HD MA English & Italian 5.1 and 2.0
SUBTITLES: English SDH (English Language Versions) / English Subtitles (Italian Versions)
REGION: ALL
ITEM # SFD0201
UPC: 654930322499
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $79.95

ALSO AVAILABLE IN A LIMITED EDITION 1080p BLU-RAY SET

DEMONS 1 & 2 – 6000 PIECE LIMITED EDITION 1080p TWO-DISC BLU-RAY SET

VIDEO: High-Definition 1080p Widescreen (1.66:1) Presentation
AUDIO: DTS-HD MA English & Italian 5.1 and 2.0
SUBTITLES: English SDH (English Language Versions) / English Subtitles (Italian Versions)
REGION: A
ITEM # SFD0202
UPC: 654930322598
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $59.95

HD (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentations of both films remastered from the new 4K restorations ∙ Limited edition O-card/Slipcover packaging featuring new artwork by Juan José Saldarriaga and Chris MacGibbon ∙ Reproduction of the original movie ticket from Demons ∙ A special Demons 2 birthday party invitation ∙ Included fold-out poster of Demons artwork from Wes Benscoter ∙ Region A

Because of space limitations of the 1080p Blu-ray format, a smaller selection of Supplemental Features will be included on the BLU-RAY SET:

DISC 1 (1080p BLU-RAY) DEMONS

Two versions of the film: the full-length original cut in English and Italian, and the shorter U.S. version featuring alternate dubbing and sound effects

Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English & Italian 5.1/2.0 audio mixes on the original cut derived from the archival audio masters

Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 U.S. theatrical mono audio newly remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films

New audio commentary by critics Kat Ellinger and Heather Drain, co-hosts of the Hell’s Belles podcast

Audio commentary with director Lamberto Bava, SPFX artist 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: interview with writer/producer Dario Argento

Defining an Era in Music: interview with Claudio Simonetti

Dario and Demons: Producing Monster Mayhem

Splatter Stunt Rock: interview with Ottaviano Dell’Acqua

Original Italian and English international theatrical trailers

U.S. theatrical trailer

Newly translated optional English SDH subtitles for the English version

Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian version

DISC 2 (1080p BLU-RAY) DEMONS 2

Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 5.1 & Italian 5.1/2.0 audio mixes derived from the original archival audio masters

Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 true stereo theatrical mix remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films

New audio commentary by film critic Travis Crawford.

Creating Creature Carnage: interview with Sergio Stivaletti

The ‘Demons’ Generation: Roy Bava discusses a legacy in lacerations

Screaming for a Sequel: The Delirious Legacy of DEMONS 2 with Lamberto Bava

A Soundtrack for Splatter: interview with composer Simon Boswell

Together and Apart: a new visual essay on the space and technology in DEMONS and DEMONS 2 by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

Original Italian and English theatrical trailers

Newly translated optional English SDH subtitles for the English version

Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian version


The LIMITED DEMONS 1&2 4K UHD SET and LIMITED DEMONS 1&2 BLU-RAY SET will be released on October 19, 2021.

[vector72]

Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Already picked up the Arrow, but interested in seeing how these will stack up against each other. Synapse's Suspiria UHD is one of the best in my collection.

I could be wrong, but I recall that Fidelity in Motion (David M) encoded both Suspiria and Arrow's Demons.

[Rayjg]

So does this release actually add anything worthwhile over the Arrow's? I already have Synapse's steels.

[Dragun]

Looks like the Arrow versions of each film have an archival commentary moderated by Loris Curci that is not on the Synapse versions.

[Worship.my.wreck]

Definitely grabbing this one.

[LawnFurniture]

Ordered the standard 4K releases of Arrow, but could have saved some $$$ waiting. Synapse should have announced this a month sooner and I would have bit.

[DanTheMan]

Definitely putting in a preorder for this one.

[sanjuro78]

Originally Posted by Dragun

Looks like the Arrow versions of each film have an archival commentary moderated by Loris Curci that is not on the Synapse versions.

Yeah, those are from the Laserdisc and I like having them. There were Laserdisc commentaries from the same period for "Tennabrae" and "Phenomena" (both with Argento and Simonetti) that are not on the Synapse releases as well. All of those commentaries are on the old Anchor Bay DVDs if you want a cheap way to get them.

[JohnCarpenterFan]

Note that the specs state that Demons 2 features the true theatrical stereo mix which is absent on Arrow's UHD release. Arrow's release instead featured a 5.1 mix and a mono mix because apparently the stereo mix couldn't be located.

[spawningblue]

Comparing these to the Arrow Releases:


Demons Synapse Exclusives

Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 U.S. theatrical mono audio newly remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films

Carnage at the Cinema: Lamberto Bava and His Splatter Masterpiece" 2013 featurette (36 mins)

"Dario and His Demons: Producing Monster Mayhem" 2013 featurette (16 mins)

"Monstrous Memories: Luigi Cozzi on Demons" 2013 featurette (30 mins)

"Profondo Jones: The Critical Perspective" 2013 featurette (17 mins)

"Splatter Stunt Rock" 2013 interview with Ottaviano Dell'Acqua (9 mins)

Stivaletti Q & A at the 2019 UK ‘Festival of Fantastic Films’


Demons Arrow Exclusives

US English Version - English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0

Audio Commentary on the International English Version by Lamberto Bava and Sergio Stivaletti (1998)

Japanese Souvenir Programme (13 images) [2160p]


Demons 2 Synapse Exclusives

Uncompressed DTS-HD MA English 2.0 true stereo theatrical mix remastered in 2021 by Synapse Films

"A Soundtrack For Splatter" 2013 interview with composer Simon Boswell (27 mins)

"Demonic Influences: Federico Zampaglione Speaks" 2013 featurette (10 mins)

"Screaming for a Sequel: The Delirious Legacy of Demons 2" 2013 featurette (16 mins)

"The Demons Generation: Roy Bava Discusses a Legacy in Lacerations" 2013 featurette (35 mins)

"The New Blood of Italian Horror Sergio Stivaletti and Michele Soavi: From Demons to Dellamorte Dellamore" 2013 featurette (16 mins)


Demons 2 Arrow Exclusives

Audio Commentary on the English Version by Lamberto Bava, Sergio Stivaletti and Roy Bava (1998)


Not sure if the 1 min. Behind the Scene featurette from the old Anchor Bay DVD ever made it to either release.

[vector72]

Originally Posted by spawningblue

Comparing these to the Arrow Releases:


Demons Synapse Exclusives

....

Man, you did that quickly.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by ingmog

Very excited for this! Surprised it’s so much higher at Synapse’s store vs Diabolik: $80 vs $50

that's very odd ~ quickly ordered with Diabolik to secure this price, if it's a mistake.

[couch_odyssey]

Originally Posted by LawnFurniture

Ordered the standard 4K releases of Arrow, but could have saved some $$$ waiting. Synapse should have announced this a month sooner and I would have bit.

Same. Just ordered new Arrow individual releases. Synapse is too late.

I prefer the arrow packaging and not worried about scan difference so I'll be keeping my preorder.

[spawningblue]

Originally Posted by vector72

Man, you did that quickly.

DVD Compare did most of the work.

[GODHOOD]

I'm surprised no Dolby Atmos and $50 at DiabolikDVD that's got to be a mistake.

[IVI13]

Originally Posted by sanjuro78

Yeah, those are from the Laserdisc and I like having them. There were Laserdisc commentaries from the same period for "Tennabrae" and "Phenomena" (both with Argento and Simonetti) that are not on the Synapse releases as well. All of those commentaries are on the old Anchor Bay DVDs if you want a cheap way to get them.

"Somebody" has posted the Tenebrae commentary on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoZiwVTajuo