The Beastmaster 4K Blu-ray

Posted June 22, 2021 06:22 PM by


Vinegar Syndrome will release a standard 4K Blu-ray edition of Don Coscarelli's The Beastmaster (1982), starring Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, John Amos, and Rod Loomis. The release will be available for purchase on July 27. Description: When he was a baby, Dar (Marc Singer, TV's 'V') was cursed by an all-powerful wizard named Maax (Rip Torn, Men in Black) to prevent him from rightfully ascending as the leader of his people. But the curse left him with a unique gift: the ability to telepathically communicate with all forms of animal life. But when Maax all but wipes out his tribe leaving Dar to fend for himself, he begins a quest of vengeance, accompanied by his animal friends, to Maax and end his reign of terror and violence. br> Directed by legendary genre filmmaker Don Coscarelli (Phantasm, Bubba Ho-Tep) and co-starring Tanya Roberts (Sheena), John Amos (Coming to America), and Rod Loomis (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure), THE BEASTMASTER is a thrilling mix of fantasy, action, and adventure, with touches of horror. Photographed by Academy Award winning cinematographer John Alcott (Barry Lyndon, A Clockwork Orange) and featuring incredible production design by Conrad Angone, Vinegar Syndrome Ultra brings THE BEASTMASTER to 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray in a brand new 4K restoration! Special Features and Technical Specs: 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM A 35MM INTERPOSITIVE HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM (Blu-ray copy included) Alternate updated visual effects version supervised by the director Brand new commentary track with writer/director Don Coscarelli & writer/producer Paul Pepperman, moderated by filmmaker Joe Lynch Archival commentary track with Don Coscarelli & Paul Pepperman "The Beastmaster Chronicles" - a brand new feature length making-of documentary by Elijah Drenner "The Saga of the Beastmaster" - an archival making-of documentary by Perry Martin Super 8mm home movies shot by James Dodson with audio commentary by Don Coscarelli & Paul Pepperman Outtakes Stills, Promotional, and Archival Material Gallery Original theatrical trailer Reversible cover artwork English SDH subtitle REGION-FREE
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Gosszilla

Jun 22, 2021

Should make those who missed-out on the first run happy. This was a solid transfer given the circumstances of the films lost negative. Both Marc Singer and Tanya Roberts looked fit and ready to fight in their respective roles! Directed by the Man who brought you "Phantasm"!

StingingVelvet

Jun 22, 2021

Not really a movie I need 4k quality for, but we'll see if it comes down in price.

bend_2017

Jun 22, 2021

I bought the fancy one with the slipcase. VS did an excellent job on that one. Probably one of the best packages for a movie I have ever owned. But if you are not in that sort of stuff, this one will be good too and cheaper.

Telemachus

Jun 22, 2021

My VSU copy is one of the coolest things ever, I will never part with it. This is a must buy for people that missed that version, it's the best transfer of the movie that will most likely ever exist.

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kamphausd1

Jun 22, 2021

Will there also be a standard Blu Ray edition?

TheShape31

Jun 22, 2021

Kamphousd1-

This release also includes both versions of the film (original + updated special effects) on 2 standard blu-ray discs, just as the limited edition box set did.

Evan Meadow

Jun 23, 2021

Are the extras all on the Blu as well of as the 4K and does this version not have anything that was in the limited Edition?

Madness

Jun 23, 2021

Already bought the deluxe, direct from them!

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Tim573

Jun 23, 2021

I think it has everything that the collector's edition had except for the book and the hardcase.

The Sovereign

Jun 23, 2021

That LE was super cool looking, but far more expensive than what I needed for this movie. This should be the one for me.

Han Solo 1977

Jun 23, 2021

For all those that missed out on the LE release, this is a must own!

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Zepfanman

Jun 23, 2021

"Vinegar Syndrome will release a standard 4K Blu-ray edition...." So what's a non-standard 4K Blu-ray? The exclusive LE from last year?

TheShape31

Jun 23, 2021

Evan Meadow-

All special features aside from commentaries are found on the standard blu-ray.

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Zepfanman-

Correct, those are the two editions that have been made available thus far.

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doctorD

Jun 23, 2021

Pre-ordered right away since I missed out on the last 4K release. Loved this movie.

Network23

Jun 23, 2021

HBO in the 80's stood for "Hey Beastmasters' On"!

mumraw

Jun 23, 2021

Ok but when are we getting Beastmaster 2?

Evan Meadow

Jun 23, 2021

TheShape31-

The commentaries are on the 4K only?

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Sopranogl

Jun 23, 2021

I bought the Collector's Edition earlier this year. It's a great product...HOWEVER, the colors on the 4K are way, WAY too saturated. The Blu-ray looks more natural -- even though it's not as sharp. The 4K looks as though someone turned up the Color Setting from 50 to 75.... Oh, well. Buy it, my friends. Support physical media!

TheShape31

Jun 23, 2021

Evan Meadow-

The commentary tracks are available on all three versions (UHD + 2 blu-rays). All other special features are split between the two standard blu-rays.

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Trekkie313

Jun 23, 2021

$50...no thanks.

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Jammingene

Jun 24, 2021

What makes this edition different from the standard 4K edition with slipcover that's already out there?

TheShape31

Jun 25, 2021

Trekkie313-

Amazon routinely lists products at full retail initially, then drops the price to match other major outlets closer to release date.

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Jammingene-

Both versions are identical aside from the slipcover, which is a Vinegar Syndrome webstore exclusive.