Scream 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.5
Video		0.0
Audio		5.0
Extras		2.5
Overall		4.0

Scream 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Paramount has released the 1996 Wes Craven Horror film 'Scream' to the UHD format. New specifications include 2160p/Dolby Vision video. One new supplement has been included, and Paramount has returned most of the legacy extras from the original 2011 release. The disc includes a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack. At time of writing, there is no sign of the other three films ('Scream 2,' 'Scream 3,' 'Scre4m') on UHD.

Scream 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Note that Paramount has also released 'Scream' to remastered Blu-ray. That disc is not included in this set. Screenshots are sourced from that new 1080p disc.

Paramount releases Scream to the UHD with a very strong 2160p/Dolby Vision UHD release. While I did not review, nor have access to, the original Blu-ray, it appears that this issue makes for a fairly sizeable improvement over the 2011 disc which appeared, based on the Blu-ray.com screenshots, grossly processed. This is a well-rounded presentation, true to the picture's filmic toots, holding a good, effortless, and light grain structure. The print is free of obvious print speckles and other signs of wear and tear. Detail is naturally high. The picture is sharp and crisp, revealing excellent details across the board, including basics like faces and clothes but extending to various environments, such as kitchens, bedrooms, classrooms, and other critical plot locations where the story unfolds in all of its darkly humorous glory. The picture may not achieve the level of 2160p perfection as the best of the best on the market, but the feel for a solid, well defined, and refined 4K image is obvious; fans who have been living on the decade-old Blu-ray will find this to be a very welcome addition to their collections.

The Dolby Vision color grading does not push tones to the extreme, but natural greens are appropriately deep and vibrant, as is a yellow school bus, various examples of bright 90s clothing, and of course red blood. The palette is very natural in flavor without a feel of bursting color excess. It's very stable, deep, and true without overextending itself. The midrange tones are strong and accurate while whites are appropriately crisp Black levels are amongst the true highlights here, revealing deep and intense color detail for nighttime exteriors, shadowy corners, and of course the Ghostface costume. The grading may not have that "wow" factor to it, but the faithfulness to the film's intended color timing is very welcome. It's a good, balanced approach that works great with the film.

Scream 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

I do not have access to the original disc but it is very likely that this is the same DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless presentation from the 2011 disc. For a full audio review, please click here.

Scream 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Paramount brings Scream to the UHD format with most of the legacy extras from the 2011 disc (note the absence of a trailer collage) and included one new extra in the form of a retrospective/thinly veiled pitch for the new 2022 Scream film. Below is a list of what's included. The new extra has been reviewed. For full coverage of the legacy content, please click here. A digital copy code is included with purchase.

• Audio Commentary: Director Wes Craven and Writer Kevin Williamson.
• NEW! A Bloody legacy: Scream 25 Years Later (1080p, 7:29): A look back with key cast and crew (and newcomers to the 2022 Scream film) at this original film's legacy, its novelty, influences of Halloween and Williamson's own experiences in life, the Ghostface killer and the famous mask, and Wes Craven's direction.
• Production Featurette.
• Behind the Scenes: Included are On the 'Scream' Set and Drew Barrymore.
• Q&A with Cast and Crew: Included are What's Your Favorite Scary Movie? and Why Are People So Fascinated By Horror Films?

Scream 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Scream remains a very effective genre film and a loving homage to all things Horror cinema. Paramount's new UHD breathes new life into the film, offering a quality filmic image that is quite the upgrade from the 2011 disc. No new audio track is included, but the legacy 5.1 lossless track is still very good. One new extra is included in addition to most of the 2011 legacy supplement. Highly recommended, and packaging collectors should be on the lookout for the SteelBook variant.