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    Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth 4K Ultra HD

    Featured In Issue Issue 275, September/October 2024

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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Arrow Video
    (Catalog Number):
    AV685
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price):
    $119.95
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-100)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    93 / 97
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    ABC
    (Theatrical Year):
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    (Disc Release Date):
    10/22/2024
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    (Director):
    Anthony Hickox
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    DTS HD Lossless 5.1, DTS HD Lossless 2.0
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    In "Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth," an investigative reporter must send the newly unbound Pinhead and his legions back to Hell. (Gary Reber)

    Special features include the alternative unrated version, new commentary with Stephen Jones and Kim Newman,archival commentary with Screenwriter Peter Atkins, extended EPK with Clive Barker and Doug Bradley, electronic press kit (HD 12:15), FX dailers (HD 23:49), "Time With Terri" interview with Actor Paula Marshall (HD 14:53), "Raising Hell On Earth" interview with Director Anthony Hickox (HD 13:59), "Under The Skin: Doug Bradley On Hellraiser III" (HD13L46), image gallery and theatrical trailer.

    The 1.85:1 2160p HEVC/H.265 4K Ultra HD Dolby Vision/HDR10 picture, reviewed on a VIZIO Quantum X P85QX-JI UHD/HDR display, photographed on 35 mm film stock using the Panavision Panaflex Platinum camera systems and sourced from a newly restoration in 4K master Digital Intermediate format by Arrow Films. Film grain is smooth and generally not objectionable. The color palette exhibits saturated hues that jump off the screen. Primaries pop such as blood reds. Flesh tones appear perfectly natural. The entire color palette is vivid. The production design is imaginative and at times stylistic. The war segments project realistic uniform green. HDR contrast is excellent with deep black levels, revealing shadows and bright white levels. Resolution, especially during closeups, is revealing of fine detail in facial features such as skin pores, lines, and hair. Of course, monster figures and gory flesh are finely resolved. Object textures appear natural and realistic, Costumes reveal fabric texture. Overall, this is an appealing looking film that that will excite fans. (Gary Reber)

    The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1-channel soundtrack is dynamic sounding with good fidelity heard in the orchestral recording and sound effects. The music extends wide and deep across the soundstage and provides effective surround envelopment. Sound effects are dynamic sounding. Bass enhancement is deep at times but not always supportive of the intense sound effects, leaving them sounding thin. such as explosions. Dialogue is intelligible with good spatial integration. This is an effectively dynamic holosonic® soundtrack. (Gary Reber)

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