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Title: Uncensored 1990 Version of Night of the Living Dead Debuts on 4K 9/23/2025
Post by: SRW1000 on July 02, 2025, 07:57:51 PM
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From the Sony Pictures Entertainment press release:

CELEBRATING ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY WITH AN ALL-NEW
“UNCENSORED CUT” OF THE FILM

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DEBUTS ON 4K ULTRA HD DISC IN A LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23RD


SYNOPSIS

It's a new night for terror - and a new dawn in horror movie-making when special-effects genius Tom Savini (creator of the spectacularly gruesome make-up in FRIDAY THE 13TH and CREEPSHOW) brings his twisted take to this colorful remake of George A. Romero's 1968 cult classic. Seven strangers are trapped in an isolated farmhouse while cannibalistic zombies wage a relentless attack, killing (and eating) everyone in their path. The classic for the ‘90s: graphic, gruesome and more terrifying than ever!

DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
*Special Features Subject to Change

4K ULTRA HD DISC

Two versions of the feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision

NEW: Uncensored Cut – supervised by director Tom Savini, the Uncensored Cut restores moments of graphic violence and delivers an alternate vision of this horror classic
1990 Theatrical Version
English Dolby Atmos (both versions) + English 5.1 (both versions) + English 2-Channel Surround (Theatrical Version only)

Special Feature:  NEW: Commentary with director Tom Savini on the Uncensored Cut, moderated by Michael Felsher

BLU-RAY DISC

1990 Theatrical Version of the feature presented in HD resolution, sourced from the 4K master
Special Features:

CAST & CREW

Directed By: Tom Savini
Produced By: John A. Russo and Russ Streiner
Screenplay By: George A. Romero
Based on the Original Screenplay Written By: John A. Russo and George A. Romero
Executive Producers: Menahem Golan and George A. Romero
Co-Executive Producer: Ami Artzi
Cast: Tony Todd, Patricia Tallman

SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 88 minutes
Rating: R / Unrated
4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | English 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA (Theatrical Version Only)

As much as I respected the work of Tom Savini, I skipped this one when it first came out, not seeing the point of remaking an absolute classic.  If memory serves, it was done primarily to bring in cash from the original that was plagued by rights issues and left the makers without any real profits to speak of, despite its unexpected success, both critically and financially.

In the years since, the remake has been looked at more favorably than when it was originally released.  In addition to a new edit with an Atmos soundtrack, the package if filled with tons of new extras. 

It may be the perfect time to take a fresh look at this title. 
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