Between Night and Dawn: George Romero Blu-ray set coming this Halloween
By Joey Click
As we mourn the icon, Arrow Video is readying a George Romero Blu-ray set for a fall release. Horror Heads, this Halloween may be the best October yet.
He may be gone, but George Romero’s legacy will never die.
According to DVD Active, a legend is overtaking Halloween. After changing the face of horror, George Romero is changing the face of Blu-ray. Coming Oct. 24, Arrow Video is releasing a beautiful set, George Romero: Between Night and Dawn. Encompassing some of Romero’s best work, the set includes almost all films he made between Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Dawn of the Dead (1979). Sadly, Martin is not included.
Check out the cover art and features below, courtesy of Arrow Video:
‘Between Night and Dawn’ — Courtesy of Arrow Video
‘Between Night and Dawn’ — Courtesy of Arrow Video
Limited Edition Contents
- High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard DVD presentations
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Reversible sleeves for each film featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx
- Limited Edition 60-page booklet featuring new writing on the films
There’s Always Vanilla
Brand new 2K restoration from the original negative
More from George Romero
- Arrow in May: Paranormal frights and bloody delights
- Survival of the Dead (2009): Romero’s underrated zombie comedy-drama
- The Amusement Park: George Romero’s “lost” film inches closer to release
- George Romero honored with Pennsylvania historical marker
- Lost horror history: George Romero’s Pet Sematary
Brand new audio commentary by Travis Crawford
Brand new interviews with actors Judith Ridley and Richard Ricci, producer Russ Streiner and sound recordist Gary Streiner
Season of the Witch
- Brand new 4K restoration from original film elements
- Alternate extended cut
- Brand new audio commentary by Travis Crawford
- When Romero met Del Toro – celebrated filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro sits down with George Romero for this candid career-spanning conversation
- The Secret Life of Jack’s Wife – archive interview with actress Jan White
- Alternate Opening Titles
- Trailers
The Crazies
- Brand new 4K restoration from original film elements
- Brand new audio commentary by Travis Crawford
- Romero Was Here – featurette revisiting the Crazies filming locations in Evans City, PA
- Never Before Seen BTS footage
- 2016 Q&A with Lynn Lowry from Abertoir Film Festival
- Alternate Opening Titles
- Trailers
Just look at her…isn’t she marvelous.
As the world mourns the icon, it’s great we’re getting a new Romero set. While it’s sad the massively underrated Martin isn’t being included, the set looks amazing. Even the title has me all giddy inside. I love the man’s work and will be mourning him for years to come.
Also, note that the set is Region 2 locked. Fans outside of the UK need to have a “region free” player to run the discs. But come on, you already have one right? George Romero: Between Night and Dawn debuts Oct. 24.
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