This reinterpretation of Frankenstein tells the tale of a gentle young man with metal shears for hands, and it gets the 4K restoration treatment with its latest release, bringing more clarity and realism to the pastel, cookie-cutter neighborhood that Edward and Kim call home. Dolby Vision and HDR support will make for an even more dynamic and accurate picture on supported TVs or projectors. And with Dolby Atmos, a great home theater system with powerful speakers is sure to make that epic Danny Elfman score come alive.
Along with a UHD/BD combo of Edward Scissorhands comes a few bonus features that fans will love. It’s nothing crazy, but the feature-length audio commentary from director Tim Burton and composer Danny Elfman provides even deeper insights into how this stunning fantasy world came to life. There’s also a nice little featurette with the cast and crew offering more behind-the-scenes stories about Burton’s 1990 film.
All of this is packaged in a steelbook with some stunning visuals. The front features a melancholy-looking Edward (Johnny Depp) lurking behind his scissor hands, while on the back is Kim (Winona Ryder) peering through shattered glass, which is perhaps a callback to a pivotal scene in the film. When the steelbook is open, an image of Edward climbing down a gothic staircase is both haunting and mesmerizing.
More Upcoming 4K Blu-rays
If you've been waiting for the perfect physical copy of Tim Burton’s beloved Edward Scissorhands, you won’t get any better than this 35th Anniversary Steelbook 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital edition. Preorder it while you can, as chances are good it will sell out. After you’ve scored that preorder, be sure to check out some other upcoming 4K and Blu-ray releases. Rocky Horror Picture Show and Halloween III: Season of the Witch are also getting the 4K Steelbook treatment ahead of Halloween.
Danielle is a Tech freelance writer based in Los Angeles who spends her free time creating videos and geeking out over music history.
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