While the original Night of the Living Dead from 1968 is the best-known version of the iconic zombie movie, it also received a remake in 1990 that features a reworked script, enhanced special effects, and a new ending. Later this year, the 1990 edition is getting a new Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-ray release to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Alongside a 4K remastering of the original theatrical version of the film, the Night of the Living Dead (1990) 35th Anniversary 4K Steelbook Edition will also include an all-new, uncensored version of the movie and tons of bonus features. Preorders are now open at Amazon and Walmart ahead of its release on September 23.
Night of the Living Dead (1990) 35th Anniversary 4K Steelbook Edition Blu-ray
$41.49 | Releases September 23
This premium edition of Night of the Living Dead (1990) includes 4K Blu-ray formats of an all-new, uncensored version of the film and the original theatrical version. Both support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The two discs are packaged inside a steelbook case featuring cover art of the film’s original poster artwork.
Walmart is currently listing the steelbook for $40, while Amazon is a bit more expensive at $41.49. Amazon will likely drop its price to match Walmart prior to release, and preordering at either retailer means you’ll be eligible for any discounts between now and September 23. You also won’t be charged until the Blu-ray has shipped.
Night of the Living Dead (1990) 35th Anniversary 4K Steelbook Edition Bonus Features
There’s a bunch of excellent bonus features in this steelbook collection, the most compelling of which is arguably a new commentary with director Tom Savini. Here’s a full look at what’s included:
- Commentary with director Tom Savini on the uncensored cut (New, 4K)
- Interview with actor Bill Moseley (New)
- Interview with actor William Butler (New)
- Interview with actors McKee Anderson and Heather Mazur (New)
- Interview with producers John Russo and Russell Streiner (New)
- Interview with editor Tom Dubensky (New)
- Interview with Zombie Performers Greg Funk and Dyrk Ashton (New)
- Archival commentary with director Tom Savini
- Savini’s Night with director Tom Savini featurette
- Being Barbara with actress Patricia Tallman featurette
- Return to the Living Dead with special makeup effects supervisors John Vulich and Everett Burrell featurette
- The Dead Walk: Making-of Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
Since this version of the film won’t arrive until September, consider killing time by adding other movies in the franchise to your home theater. Many of them are currently on sale, including Night of the Living Dead (1968): The Criterion Collection Edition on Blu-ray for $20 (was $40).