News / 11 January 2024

The Lost Cut Of DEAD END DRIVE-IN Headed To 4K Ultra HD

For the first-time since the Roadshow Australian home video (via Premiere Home Entertainment) release back in the late eighties, Brian Trenchard-Smith‘s DEAD END DRIVE-IN will be available in its Extended Cut, newly restored and on 4K Ultra HD this March courtesy of Umbrella Entertainment.

SPECIAL FEATURES

DISC 1 – 4K ULTRA HD

  • Completely Uncut Version Restored from the 35mm interpositive
  • Audio Commentary with co-producer Damien Parer, production designer Larry Eastwood and actor Ned Manning moderated by filmmaker Mark Hartley

DISC 2 – BLU-RAY

  • Completely Uncut Version previously Restored from the 35mm interpositive
  • International Cut
  • Audio Commentary with co-producer Damien Parer, production designer Larry Eastwood and actor Ned Manning moderated by filmmaker Mark Hartley
  • NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith
  • Deleted Scenes with commentary from director Brian Trenchard-Smith
  • THE BAZURA PROJECT 2008 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith
  • Brian Trenchard-Smith short film HOSPITALS DON’T BURN DOWN (1978) with Optional Director Commentary
  • Stills & Poster Gallery
  • TRAILERS FROM HELL Commentary with director Brian Trenchard-Smith
  • Australian Theatrical Trailer
  • 1980s Post-Apocalyptic Trailer Reel
  • Audio Commentary with director Brian Trenchard-Smith
  • Extralucid Films 2023 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith
  • XCess Entertainment 2022 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith and Josh Hadley
  • Retromania 2022 interview with director Brian Trenchard-Smith
  • Trenchard-Smith short film THE STUNTMEN (1973)
  • Trenchard-Smith Trailer Reel
  • Adventures in the B-Movie Trade Teaser
  • US Theatrical Trailer

Umbrella also have a Limited Package dubbed the ‘KARBOY Dead End Drive-In Big Collector’s Edition‘ available for pre-order too that includes the following Exclusive Content…

  • 120-page Hardback Book including a reprint of the original screenplay by Peter Smalley, writing on the film by director Brian Trenchard-Smith and producer Damian Parer, and archival materials
  • Worldwide first release of the Soundtrack on CD
  • Retro inspired Star Drive-In Tee
  • Cherry Scented Air Freshener
  • Custom Design Metal Keychain
  • Custom Designed Outer Rigid Slipcase
  • Custom Design Slipcase
  • 2 x Bumper Stickers
  • 8 Replica Lobby Cards
  • A3 Reversible Poster

Available March 20 on 4K Ultra HD