Halloween [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1978]

We finally get the solo deluxe treatment of HALLOWEEN (1978), starring the young Jamie Lee Curtis and a host of young talent. Directed by John Carpenter, (The Thing, Christine, Assault on Precinct 13), this first original film on the Halloween franchise is now a must to own 4K deluxe package. Not only do we get a nicely done outer clamshell that is not flimsy, we get the reversable insert for the original movie artwork as well. Everything looks good and the motion menus are outstanding with easy selections. All extras have been brought over for this and the other releases individually. The new 2021 4K version is stunning with Dolby Atmos 7.1, if you choose. There is plenty of audio commentary also. All extras are on the 2 Blu-rays, no more analog DVDs. **** The printing on the back of outer box and 4K insert sleeve has some misprinted information on what is on each Blu-ray for the Extras. The Extras are all there on the discs, it's the printing that is the error. Whoever did the final Quality control before it went to print did a lousy job. ****

This is the best this film has ever looked! The 4k looks incredible, the color grading is amazing and definitely worth the pickup!! Scream Factory has finally done justice to a film that has a zealous fanbase. Halloween hasn’t appeared this great in a very, very long time. It looks and sounds phenomenal, I really didn’t care for the new Atmos mix, and I absolutely love the Mono Mix. Whether or not it’s the original mono mix, its sound is fairly close to the original soundtrack that hasn’t been heard since those awful days of LaserDiscs. It’s more likely the last time Halloween will be available on disc, so go enjoy it.

What can be added about this classic that has had it’s elements often copied but rarely equaled? This steelbook does not have the classic artwork, and that may or may not be a selling point to some. Since I own previous versions, I like the new art. Plus, having a blu ray, a 4K disk, and a digital copy made this a must have for me. There’s also a nice behind the scenes extra with Jamie Lee Curtis at a meet & greet with fans. Fun stuff!

Although I bought the 4K SteelBook last year, I had to have this. The color grading looks fantastic and there is more detail on this one. Definitely worth picking this up.

This is my favorite thriller franchise, and now I finally have the first one on 4K. This one, Halloween 2, and Halloween 2018 are by far the best ones to watch. The 4K transfer looks fantastic. The real beauty here though is the SteelBook. Looks incredible. Love how it comes with a clear slip cover.

The video is native 4K, HEVC averaged low 70’s in Mbps. Great details, color and looks better than any version I’ve seen before. The ATMOS audio is okay. Audio is about 4.3 Mbps. Con. Vocals come from the rears and it’s distracting to me. It’s packaged with a nice slip cover. Worth it overall.

This is the best this film has ever looked the 4k looks incredible the color grading is amazing worth the pick up

Im very happy with the steelbook. The video quality is a nice upgrade to the 1080p blu ray, but it is not night and day. There is a good upgrade in the audio department on this 4k transfer. I wouldn't use this to demo my display, but for fans of Mr. Myers, this is a welcome steelbook addition to the series. The picture is noticeably smoother and repaired during the daytime shots. This is a very dark film though, so it wont be burst with color from your panel.