One of Texas Chainsaw Massacre director, Tobe Hooper’s, more or less talked about mid-80’s films, Lifeforce, is getting a new release from Via Vision and joining the Imprint Films Collection on 4K and with a limited edition holographic hardbox.
The film was Hooper’s follow-up to Poltergeist. It took things from the paranormal to the world of horror and sci-fi fantasy with a film that follows a group of space vampires who arrive in London and begin to infect everyone.
This release of Lifeforce will include the theatrical cut, which critics somewhat panned at the time of release, as well as the “director-approved” international cut, which is a bit longer. However, both versions will be available in 4K and Dolby Vision.
This is a heavy, bespoke collector’s item, measuring 24 x 32cm, weighing in at 2kg, and comes replete with comprehensive physical extras:
- a full-colour matte laminated 27″ x 40″ folded print of the original Lifeforce poster, with double-sided printing of the alternate title Space Vampires variant;
- a reproduction of the original 1985 Press Kit;
- a reproduction of the original 1985 Lobby Cards;
- a reproduction of the original 1985 Australian daybill;
- a reprint of the script;
- a 3D Lenticular Hardcase housing all four discs.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Disc One: 4K UHD (International Cut)
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- 2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation of the 116-minute International Cut on 4K UHD (Dolby Vision / HDR10) from a 4K scan of the original camera negative
- Audio Commentary with director Tobe Hooper; moderated by Tim Sullivan (2013)
- Audio Commentary with make-up effects designer Nick Maley; moderated by Michael Felsher (2013)
- Audio Commentary with visual effects artist Douglas Smith; moderated by filmmaker/scholar Howard S. Berger
- Theatrical Trailer
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Mono
- Optional English HOH Subtitles
Disc Two: 4K UHD (Theatrical Cut)
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- 2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation of the 101-minute Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD (Dolby Vision / HDR10) from a 4K scan of the original camera negative
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Mono
- Optional English HOH Subtitles
Disc Three: Blu-ray (International Cut)
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- 1080p high-definition presentation of the 116-minute International Cut on Blu-ray from a 4K scan of the original camera negative
- Audio Commentary with director Tobe Hooper; moderated by Tim Sullivan (2013)
- Audio Commentary with make-up effects designer Nick Maley; moderated by Michael Felsher (2013)
- Audio Commentary with visual effects artist Douglas Smith; moderated by filmmaker/scholar Howard S. Berger
- Isolated music and effects track
- Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce – feature documentary
- Q&A with director Tobe Hooper
- Dangerous Beauty – interview with actress Mathilda May
- Space Vampires in London – interview with director Tobe Hooper
- Carlsen’s Curse – interview with actor Steve Railsback
- Stills Gallery
- TV Spot
- Theatrical Trailers
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Mono
- Optional English HOH Subtitles
Disc Four: Blu-ray (Theatrical Cut)
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- 2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation of the 101-minute Theatrical Cut on Blu-ray from a 4K scan of the original camera negative
- Isolated music and effects track
- Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Audio: English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 Mono
- Optional English HOH Subtitles
