Last Updated on March 16, 2024 by Scott Wampler
Dan Attias’ Silver Bullet (1985) is one of the Me Decade’s more successful Stephen King adaptations. Oh, sure, its FX might be a little rough around the edges by modern standards, but the film overflows with well-orchestrated set pieces and a handful of great performances from a few beloved character actors (including Everett McGill and Gary Busey), and can also lay claim to being the only werewolf movie ever made where Corey Haim rides a superpowered wheelchair. What’s not to love?
The good folks at Shout Factory agree, and that’s why they’re releasing a brand-new 4K UHD version of Silver Bullet on December 5th. When ordered via ShoutFactory.com, the release includes a rolled 18×24″ poster featuring the original artwork, while all sets sold will include the film in both 4K and Blu-ray, a sharp new transfer from the original camera negative, and a fresh commentary track featuring Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler, hosts of FANGORIA’s THE KINGCAST podcast.
Here’s the full list of special features:
DISC ONE (4K UHD):
- NEW 2023 Transfer From The Original Camera Negative
- In Dolby Vision (HDR-10 Compatible)
- Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
- NEW Audio Commentary With Eric Vespe And Scott Wampler Of THE KINGCAST
- Audio Commentary With Producer Martha De Laurentiis
- Audio Commentary With Director Daniel Attias
- Isolated Score Selections And Audio Interview With Composer Jay Chattaway
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):
- NEW 2023 Transfer From The Original Camera Negative
- Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
- NEW Audio Commentary With Eric Vespe And Scott Wampler Of THE KINGCAST
- Audio Commentary With Producer Martha De Laurentiis
- Audio Commentary With Director Daniel Attias
- Isolated Score Selections And Audio Interview With Composer Jay Chattaway
- “A Little Private Justice” – An Interview With Actor Kent Broadhurst
- “Cutting To The Bone” – An Interview With Editor Daniel Loewenthal
- “The Wolf Within” – An Interview With Actor Everett McGill
- “Full Moon Fever” – The Effects Of Silver Bullet
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spot
- Radio spot
- Still Gallery
If you don’t already own Silver Bullet, it’s time to snap up the best-looking version of it that will have ever existed, and if you do already own Silver Bullet on Blu-ray, it’s time for an upgrade. Head on over to Shout Factory to pre-order your copy today, and in the meantime: watch your ass out there, folks. There’s a full moon later this month.
