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Dark Star 4K UHD + Blu-Ray (UK Import)
Fabulous Films

Pre-sale - Release date: 10.11.2025

Original title: Dark Star

Year: 1974
Country: USA
Region code: 4K UHD: A/B/C; Blu-ray: B
Content: 4K UHD + Blu-ray
EAN: 5060952893735

Image: 1.85:1 (2160p)

HDR: -

Audio: English - Dolby Digital 5.1

Subtitles: English SDH

Age rating: PG

Genre: Science Fiction

Cast: Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm, Dan O'Bannon

Director: John Carpenter


Synopsis:

John Carpenter's pulp science fiction classic - this brilliantly clever and funny parody of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, follous a warped intergalactic mission to blow up unstable planets. Four bored astronauts fill in time between missions catching up on their tans with the help of a sun-lamp, playing with a suspiciously plastic-looking alien mascot they are taking back to Earth and conversing with their female version of Hal. Things start to go horribly wrong when the spaceship computer misfires and a 'smart bomb' thinks it is God. This all new Blu-ray edition has been sourced from an original 16 x 9 35mm theatrical print. The film was originally shot as 16mm, then blown up to 35mm for theatrical distribution. This new master has been subject to a new grade and extensive manual frame by frame digital restoration. This we
believe is the finest presentation ever of this science fiction classic...

Extras:

• Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star: A feature-length documentary exploring the making of Dark Star, featuring exclusive interviews with actor Brian Narelle (Lt. Doolittle), cinematographer Doug Knapp, art director Tommy Lee Wallace, visual effects artist Greg Jein, voice artist Cookie Knapp, producer Jack Harris, and USC alumni Jeff Burr. Also includes archival interviews with John Carpenter and the final recorded interview with Dan O'Bannon. (Directed by Daniel Griffith, 2010)
• Interviews with Sci-fi author Alan Dean Foster
• Brian Narelle (Lt. Doolittle) shares behind-the-scenes stories
• 3D Guide to the Dark Star Ship
• Full-Length Audio Commentary by Super-Fan Andrew Gilchrist
• Written Introduction by Dan O'Bannon
• Commander Powell's Ship Log Booklet NEW
• Michael Doyle's Notes on Dark Star Booklet NEW
• 8 Reproduction Original Film Lobby Cards
• Reproduction Foldout Poster of the 2 Original British Quad Poster Versions
• Reproduction Original Film Campaign Brochure
• Film Versions Included: Original 71-minute Director's Cut / Expanded Theatrical Release 83 minutes
• Theatrical Trailer
• Stills Gallery
• Poster Gallery
• Lobby Card Gallery
• Cast and Crew Biographies
• CGI Menus
• Interactive & Archival Content