With a decline in physical media and its availabilty in recent years, it's always great to hear a horror classic gets the 4K Ultra HD treatment. And now for the first time ever, Wes Craven's iconic 1984 slasher A Nightmare on Elm Street will be available in a 4K Steelbook.
Warner Bros is releasing a 40th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Steelbook of A Nightmare on Elm Street December 31st, 2024.
This is a UK release, but the 4K disc will be region free and available worldwide via Amazon. Pre-order's are currently available HERE. No artwork as of yet unfortunately.
The limited edition release will reportedly come with art cards, a double-sided poster and booklet in addition to being packed with special features. These include-
READY FREDDY FOCUS POINTS – See Alternate Takes and Learn Filmmaking Secrets Behind the Nightmare by Jumping to Video Highlights While Watching the Movie
2 Commentaries: 1) Director Wes Craven, Costars Heather Langenkamp and John Saxon, and Cinematographer Jacques Haitkin 2) Wes Craven, Costars Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp and Ronee Blakley, Producer Robert Shaye and Co-Producer Sara Risher
Alternate Endings
3 Featurettes: The House That Freddy Built: The Legacy of New Line Horror, Never Sleep Again: The Making of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven’s Nightmares
Interactive Trivia Track
The 80s horror saved New Line Cinema from financial ruin, birthed one of the most successful horror franchises of all time and, of course, gave us Freddy Krueger. Check out a trailer for Craven's original slasher below.