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4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Shout Factory | 1988 | 94 min | Rated R | Jan 17, 2023

They Live 4K (Blu-ray Movie)

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Movie rating

7.8
 / 10

Blu-ray rating

Users0.0 of 50.0
Reviewer4.5 of 54.5
Overall4.5 of 54.5

Overview

They Live 4K (1988)

A drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to wake up to the fact that aliens have taken over the Earth.

Starring: Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George 'Buck' Flower, Peter Jason
Director: John Carpenter

Horror100%
Thriller25%
Sci-FiInsignificant
ActionInsignificant

Specifications

  • Video

    Video codec: HEVC / H.265
    Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
    Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
    Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1

  • Audio

    English: Dolby Atmos
    English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
    English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
    English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)

  • Subtitles

    English SDH

  • Discs

    Blu-ray Disc
    Two-disc set (2 BDs)
    4K Ultra HD

  • Playback

    Region A (B, C untested)

Review

Rating summary

Movie4.5 of 54.5
Video4.5 of 54.5
Audio5.0 of 55.0
Extras5.0 of 55.0
Overall4.5 of 54.5

They Live 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

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Reviewed by Randy Miller III May 13, 2023

John Carpenter's indispensable 1988 sci-fi action/comedy They Live debuted on 4K UHD more than two years ago, but Shout Factory returns for a Steelbook double-dip to tempt latecomers and packaging collections. It's a nicely-designed piece that's otherwise identical to that previous release as far as raw disc contents go, which includes an outstanding A/V presentation and plenty of entertaining bonus features to boot. (Bubblegum sold separately.)


For a synopsis of They Live, please read Brian Orndorf's review of Shout Factory's standard 4K edition.


They Live 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality  4.5 of 5

For an evaluation of the 2160p/HDR10 transfer, please see our review of Shout Factory's standard 4K edition.


They Live 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality  5.0 of 5

For an evaluation of the audio options, please see our review of the Shout Factory's standard 4K edition.


They Live 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras  5.0 of 5

This two-disc release ships in collectible Steelbook packaging with terrific design elements and a matte finish with spot-gloss highlights. As seen above and below, the outer design is a stylized wraparound collage of sunglass-wearing Nada and Frank doing battle with a horde of alien beings while other supporting characters and small background details dot the metallic blue landscape. Inside you'll fine another two-panel image featuring another alien antagonist, appropriately black-and-white with a large "OBEY" command behind him. The discs sit overlapped on the right-hand side with unique artwork on each one. Overall, it's a great-looking package that should definitely please fans of the film.

On-disc extras are identical to Shout Factory's standard 4K edition and are listed below in name only.

4K DISC

  • Audio Commentary - Featuring writer/director John Carpenter and actor Roddy Piper.

  • Theatrical Trailer (1:59)

  • Teaser Trailer (0:54)

BLU-RAY DISC

  • Audio Commentary - Featuring writer/director John Carpenter and actor Roddy Piper.

  • "Independent Thoughts" (10:07) - Interview with writer/director John Carpenter.

  • "Woman of Mystery" (5:20) - Interview with actress Meg Foster.

  • "Watch, Look, Listen: The Sights and Sounds of 'They Live'" (11:14)

  • "They Live" Panel Discussion (20:23)

  • "Man vs. Aliens" (11:13) - Interview with actor Keith David.

  • Making-Of Featurette (8:02)

  • Photo Gallery (2:17)

  • Never-Before-Seen Footage (2:35) - Faux advertisement footage by Larry Sulkis.

  • TV Spots (1:55)

  • Theatrical Trailer (1:59)


They Live 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation  4.5 of 5

John Carpenter's They Live is an entertaining cult classic whose core message is still (sadly) relevant. Its subversive political undertones and stripped-down visual style give it a true "blue collar" atmosphere from start to finish, even when it drifts into shoot-'em-up mode. Shout! Factory's new 4K Steelbook is identical to their standard 4K edition released in 2021 but its sleek packaging will appeal to collectors and die-hard fans. Highly Recommended.