Mike Flanagan has made his appreciation for the works of Stephen King quite clear. He has written and directed film adaptations of the King novels Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep, he’s currently working on a film adaptation of the King story The Life of Chuck, he’s developing a series adaptation of King’s The Dark Tower series for Amazon Studios, he has been on the Kingcast podcast multiple times, and he participated in a six-episode podcast discussion of King’s epic novel The Stand. Now Scream Factory has revealed that their upcoming 4K and Blu-ray release of the 1983 King adaptation The Dead Zone (watch it HERE) includes a fan commentary with Flanagan and The Kingcast hosts Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler!
The release date for the 4K and Blu-ray is December 19th. Copies can be pre-ordered on the Scream Factory website.
Directed by David Cronenberg and scripted by Jeffrey Boam, who would go on to work on films like Innerspace, The Lost Boys, the Lethal Weapon franchise, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (and also co-create the TV series The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.), The Dead Zone has the following synopsis: When Johnny Smith awakens from a coma caused by a car accident, he finds that years have passed, and he now has psychic abilities. Heartbroken that his girlfriend has moved on with her life, Johnny also must contend with his unsettling powers, which allow him to see a person’s future with a mere touch. After shaking the hand of aspiring politician Greg Stillson, Johnny sees the danger presented by the candidate’s rise and resolves to kill him.
The film stars Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Martin Sheen, Tom Skerritt, Herbert Lom, Anthony Zerbe, and Colleen Dewhurst.
The Scream Factory 4K and Blu-ray release of The Dead Zone includes the following 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 5.1, 2.0
NEW Audio Commentary With Filmmaker Mike Flanagan And Eric Vespe And Scott Wampler Of The Kingcast
Audio Commentary With Director Of Photography Mark Irwin
Audio Commentary With Film Historian Michael Gingold
Audio Commentary with Film Historian/Author Dr. Steve Haberman And Filmmaker/Film Historian Constantine Nasr
Audio Commentary With Film Music Historian Daniel Schweiger With Isolated Score Selections
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):
NEW 2023 Transfer From The Original Camera Negative
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
NEW Audio Commentary With Filmmaker Mike Flanagan And Eric Vespe And Scott Wampler Of The Kingcast
Audio Commentary With Director Of Photography Mark Irwin
Audio Commentary With Film Historian Michael Gingold
Audio Commentary with Film Historian/Author Dr. Steve Haberman And Filmmaker/Film Historian Constantine Nasr
Audio Commentary With Film Music Historian Daniel Schweiger With Isolated Score Selections
“Sarah’s Story” – An Interview With Actress Brooke Adams
“Cold Visions: Producing The Dead Zone” – Featuring Interviews With Production Manager John M. Eckert And Associate Producer Jeffrey Chernov
Trailers From Hell – Mick Garris On The Dead Zone
“Memories From The Dead Zone”
“The Look Of The Dead Zone”
“Visions Of The Dead Zone”
“The Politics Of The Dead Zone”
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots
Behind-The-Scenes Still Gallery
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