Mary Shelley's Frankenstein 4K UHD (Blu-ray): Ronin Flix

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein 4K UHD

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Blu-ray includes a new 4K restoration from the original camera negatives by Sony Pictures Entertainment, reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laz Marquez and an illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Jon Towlson and Amy C. Chambers (first pressing only) while supplies last.

Kenneth Branagh leads an all-star cast including Robert De Niro, Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Hulce, Ian Holm, John Cleese and Aidan Quinn in his definitive cinematic version of Mary Shelley's classic tale of gothic terror. At the turn of the 19th century, visionary scientist Victor Frankenstein (Kenneth Branagh) embarks on an obsessive quest to conquer the mysteries of human mortality. But his hubristic bid to create life out of death goes hideously wrong, and succeeds only in begetting a deformed monster (Robert De Niro). Horrified by what he has wrought, the scientist attempts to destroy his creation, but fails. Rejected by his creator and shunned by the world of man, the tormented creature swears vengeance against Frankenstein and his family. As the monster begins to enact his murderous revenge, Victor must face a terrible reckoning with the tragic consequences of attempting to play God. Mary Shelley's seminal novel is one of the most adapted books of all time, and this retelling faithfully goes back to the original source, lushly transforming the story's twin themes of love and death into a darkly operatic gothic romance. Unlike many versions of Shelley's novel, Branagh's adaptation understands that Frankenstein's misbegotten creation is as pitiable as he is monstrous, and never loses sight of the human tragedy lying at the core of its horrific tale. Filled with sweeping, atmospheric visuals and powerfully emotional performances from an award-winning ensemble of acting talent, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein stands as a landmark interpretation of this enduring masterpiece.

Starring Ian Holm, Robert De Niro, Aidan Quinn, Tom Hulce, Helena
Bonham Carter, John Cleese

Special Features: New 4K restoration from the original camera negatives by Sony Pictures Entertainment, 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio, Brand new audio commentary by film historians Michael Brooke and Johnny Mains, Brand new interview with composer Patrick Doyle, Brand new interview with costumer designer James Acheson, Brand new interview with make-up designer Daniel Parker, Mary Shelley and The Creation of a Monster, a brand new documentary featurette on the origins and evolution of the Frankenstein story, featuring Gothic specialists David Pirie, Jonathan Rigby and Stephen Volk, Dissecting Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a brand new featurette with David Pirie, Jonathan Rigby and Stephen Volk on the differences between the novel and Kenneth Branagh’s screen adaptation, Frankenstein: A Liberal Adaptation from Mrs. Shelley’s Famous Story for Edison Production (1910): The first screen adaptation of Shelley’s story in a 2K restoration by the Library of Congress, with music by Donald Sosin, Original trailers

Arrow Video // 1994 // 123 Minutes // Rated R // Color // English with Optional English SDH Subtitles // Region A

“A lavishly decorated horror movie with excellent elocution.” - David Ansen, Newsweek

“Branagh's ambitious take succeeds as a cautionary tale about true monstrosity: hubris and man's inhumanity to man.” - Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews

“The more you watch, the more you appreciate how Branagh was able to faithfully retell Shelley's novel while still managing to make it fresh and make it relevant.” - James Plath,  Movie Metropolis