In honor of its 50th anniversary, director Bob Clark’s “Deathdream” (aka “Dead of Night”) makes its worldwide debut on 4K Ultra HD™ and remastered Blu-ray™ on May 21st from a brand new 4K restoration, overflowing with exclusive new and archival extras.
Charles and Christine (Academy Award® nominees John Marley and Lynn Carlin) receive the tragic news that their son Andy (Richard Backus) has died in Vietnam. As Charles and their daughter (Anya Ormsby) begin to process their grief, Christine refuses to believe her son has been killed. Indeed, when Andy shows up at the front door soon thereafter, the family joyfully welcomes him home and chalks the whole thing up to a clerical error. As the days go by, Andy’s behavior becomes stranger and more erratic, and when his true violent nature is revealed, sides are drawn in the family – setting up an unforgettable ending.
Inspired by the W. W. Jacobs short story ‘The Monkey’s Paw,’ screenwriter Alan Ormsby and director Bob Clark created one of the first Vietnam vet parables, a film that Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times called “a potent and compelling thriller!”
The 4K Ultra HD™ and Blu-ray™ special features include audio commentaries with co-producer/director Bob Clark, writer/make-up artist Alan Ormsby, and others; cast and crew retrospective interviews; restored theatrical trailer; extensive still galleries; and more.
Available on 4K Ultra HD™ and Blu-ray™ May 21st
