Death Wish 4K UHD (1974)

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Originally Posted by Steel76

"While they both seem derived from the same master, which appears to be an older image harvest from an IP, and not the OCN, the Blu-ray disc has a more natural grain structure.

The 4k UHD disc has highly reduced grain, and (at least in bright areas (skies et al), a very awkward digital grain pattern that seems to clump, and at times appears to have mold embedded in the film element.

Is the 4k more highly resolved than the Blu-ray? Possibly, but not by much, and it has very little relationship to film, where the Blu has a more natural appearance.

If I had to purchase one or the other, I’d go for the Blu-ray, and not the 4k."

Well if this is true, then it's highly disappointing.
I love this movie, and was hoping for a fresh 4K scan from the negatives...

Are the original negatives lost? Or didn't Paramount allow them to use them for a new 4K scan? Or maybe they are saving it for themselves, for a new UHD release, on the 50th anniversary, next year.

If Robert cant even get simple facts right, why trust his opinion?

The new 4K is a brand new scan from the OCN. Confirmed by Kino, unless they are lying.

"Brand New 2022 HDR/Dolby Vision Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative"

https://kinolorber.com/product/death-wish-4kuhd