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A Nightmare on Elm Street gets special 4K release ahead of 40th anniversary

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A Nightmare on Elm Street gets special 4K release ahead of 40th anniversary

As a seasoned gamer and horror enthusiast with over three decades of chilling encounters under my belt, I can confidently say that the upcoming 4K UHD remaster of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” is an event that has me on the edge of my seat (or couch, if we’re being precise). Having grown up with Freddy Krueger and his terrifying nightmares, I can hardly wait to relive those heart-pounding moments in stunning 4K resolution.

Freddy Krueger is the literal stuff of nightmares, an iconic and genre-defining slasher who carved his way through nine movies, a television show, and countless spinoff novels, comics, and more. Robert Englund originated the character in Wes Craven’s classic 1984 film A Nightmare on Elm Street, which is coming up on its 40th anniversary this November. To mark this special occasion Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is releasing the movie in 4K resolution with high dynamic range (HDR) for the first time!

The updated 4K Ultra High Definition version of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” offers both the original theatrical cut and the uncensored version (with an extra eight seconds of unrestricted content). With its 4K resolution, this version delivers a broader range of colors, enabling fans to immerse themselves fully in the terrifying world of Freddy Krueger, the nightmare master, with unparalleled gory detail.

On the same day, both a standard 4K Ultra HD version (with a digital code included) and an exclusive Steelbook edition will be launched. The Steelbook comes with the 4K version, a regular Blu-ray disc, and another digital code.

A Nightmare on Elm Street gets special 4K release ahead of 40th anniversaryA Nightmare on Elm Street gets special 4K release ahead of 40th anniversary

The digital release and Ultra HD Blu-ray contain previous released special features:

  • Audio commentary with writer/director Wes Craven, star Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), actress Heather Langenkamp (Nancy Thompson), Ronee Blakley (Marge Thompson), producer Sara Risher, and producer Robert Shaye
  • Audio commentary with Wes Craven, Heather Langenkamp, actor John Saxon (Lt. Thompson), and cinematographer Jacques Haitkin
  • Alternate endings
  • The House that Freddy Built: The Legacy of New Line Horror
  • Never Sleep Again: A Nightmare on Elm Street
  • Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven’s Nightmares
  • Ready Freddy Focus Points

4K UHD discs hit the shelves on October 15, while their digital counterparts become accessible a week earlier, starting from October 1. You can buy the physical version either online or in-store at prominent retailers, and the digital version will be streamable through platforms like Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, Google Play, and many more.

As a devoted horror enthusiast, I can’t help but acknowledge the immense impact of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” in the realm of cinematic terror. This movie, like no other, has left an indelible mark on the genre, spawning a vast franchise and launching Robert Englund into legendary stardom. Freddy Krueger, the terrifying slasher villain born from this film, is now a horror icon that sends shivers down our spines even today.

1984 movie, titled “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” unfolds in the Midwestern heartland, focusing on a band of teenagers who are tormented by Freddy Krueger. This sinister figure exploits their nightmares and whatever he inflicts upon them during sleep also manifests in their waking lives, suggesting that there’s no refuge from his grasp.

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2024-08-15 22:25

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