Exhuming Terror: Cauldron Films Presents Lucio Fulci’s City of the Living Dead in 4K!
On August 15th, Cauldron Films invites horror enthusiasts to experience the worldwide UHD debut of Lucio Fulci’s iconic Italian horror masterpiece, City of the Living Dead (The Gates of Hell), now in mesmerizing 4K resolution. Meticulously restored and enhanced with a brand-new Dolby Vision™ color grade exclusively commissioned by Cauldron Films, this 3-disc set promises an unparalleled viewing experience. The set includes the 4K UHD Feature, a Blu-ray Feature, and a Blu-ray Extras Disc, adorned with captivating artwork by Matthew Therrien.
The gripping plot for City of the Living Dead revolves around the demise of a priest, setting off a chain reaction that heralds The End of Days. In a race against time, a jaded reporter (Christopher George, Pieces) and a gifted psychic (Catriona MacColl, The Beyond) venture to Dunwich, New England, to seal the gates of hell and thwart the rise of the undead, determined to take over the Earth. This horror classic boasts astonishing Special FX work by the renowned Gino De Rossi, known for his contributions to films like Zombie and Cannibal Ferox. The chilling score by Fabio Frizzi and the screenplay co-written by Dardano Sacchetti (known for Rat Man and Demons) add depth and intensity to this terror-filled journey. Prepare to unearth the horror and embark on a cinematic odyssey that is nothing short of nightmarish brilliance.
City of the Living Dead Special Features:
• A new audio commentary with film historian Samm Deighan
• Archival audio commentaries with film historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
• Archival audio commentary with actress Catriona MacColl moderated by Jay Slater
• Archival audio commentary with actor Giovanni Lombardo Radice moderated by Calum Waddell
• Zombie Kings: Interview with Massimo Antonello Geleng
• Requiem for Bob: Interview with Giovanni Lombardo Radice
• On Stage: Q&A with Venantino Venantini & Ruggero Deodato
• Catriona MacColl Q&A
• Fabio Frizzi Q&A
• The Meat Munching Movies of Gino De Rossi
• Carlo of the Living Dead, an archival interview with actor Carlo De Mejo
• A Trip Through Bonaventure Cemetery
• Catriona MacColl video intro from 2001
• Image Gallery
• Plus more archival extras and other surprises!
• Double-sided Blu-ray wrap with artwork by Matthew Therrien
• Optional English SDH subtitles
• Seamless branching – watch in English Language w/ English credit sequences and watch Italian language w/ Italian credit sequences.
• UHD (feature film) 4K (2160p) presentation with Dolby Vision™ HDR (HDR 10 compatible)
• Blu-ray (feature film) 1080p presentation
