A Nightmare on Elm Avenue’s 7-Film Steelbook Library Collection bought out quick when Amazon opened preorders for the unique $175 field set on June 11. This definitely wasn’t stunning, but it surely was in all probability disappointing for longtime followers of the horror franchise, as this field set brings six of the entries within the sequence to 4K Blu-ray for the primary time. Fortunately, it seems that there is a normal version model of the gathering launching alongside the (nonetheless) sold-out Steelbook Library Assortment on September 30.
Freddy Krueger followers can preorder A Nightmare on Elm Street: 7-Film Collection on 4K Blu-ray for $105 at Amazon.
$105 | Releases September 30
A Nightmare on Elm Avenue’s new assortment comes with 4K Blu-ray and digital versions–with Films Wherever support–of the next motion pictures:
- A Nightmare on Elm Avenue (1984): Theatrical & Uncut variations
- Freddy’s Revenge (1985)
- Dream Warriors (1987)
- The Dream Grasp (1988)
- The Dream Little one (1989): Theatrical & Uncut variations
- Freddy’s Useless: The Ultimate Nightmare (1991)
- Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)
The 1984 unique launched on 4K Blu-ray final fall and stays the one movie within the sequence that has been restored in 4K UHD decision. It is obtainable for $19 (was $34) at Amazon. The Limited Edition Steelbook model was lately restocked at Amazon for $35.
The unique sequence technically ends with 1991’s The Ultimate Nightmare, however the set consists of the satirical 1994 movie, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, wherein Freddy is a fictional villain from a preferred film franchise.
All seven motion pictures within the assortment are introduced in native 4K (2160p) decision with assist for HDR10. On the audio aspect, the gathering presents Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, and DTS-HD Grasp Audio 2.0.
Contained in the field, you may discover a pair of 3D glasses, which can be utilized for sure elements in Freddy’s Useless: The Ultimate Nightmare.
As for bonus on-disc content material, the uncut variations of the unique and The Dream Little one are included alongside all the particular options from the usual Blu-ray editions of every movie. It is value noting that the bonus options are introduced in 1080p decision and don’t assist HDR.
Heads up: The standard Blu-ray edition of the 7-Film Collection has been obtainable for over a decade at this level, so you possibly can typically discover it for affordable. For the time being, it is up for grabs for less than $24 (was $45).
$175 | Releases September 30
As talked about, the Amazon-exclusive Steelbook Library Assortment is at the moment bought out. That mentioned, Amazon notes that it’s “briefly out of inventory,” so it is seemingly we’ll see at the least yet another restock earlier than it is gone for good. We suggest double-checking the shop web page to see if it is nonetheless out of inventory.
The Library Assortment features a distinctive steelbook case for every film and is packaged within the massive steel show case proven above. The stylized paintings on the covers appears actually cool. You will additionally obtain a numbered certificates of authenticity. Solely 4,000 of those units are being produced.
It is value mentioning that the quilt artwork on final 12 months’s A Nightmare on Elm Avenue Restricted Version Steelbook is completely different from the case within the field set. The brand new cowl artwork matches a limited-edition, region-free UK launch bundled with a bunch of goodies.
A Nightmare on Elm Avenue (1984):
Take a look at all six of the steelbook case designs in A Nightmare on Elm Avenue’s 7-Movie Assortment under.
Amazon-Unique Steelbook Library Collections
This is only one of quite a few collector’s version 4K field units with Amazon exclusivity. This new development began with the Sean Connery James Bond Steelbook Library Collection that launched in June. And in July, Amazon revealed two extra Steelbook Library Collections past Elm Avenue: The Dark Knight Trilogy and Superman 5-Film Collection. On the time of writing, all 4 are bought out, and Elm Avenue is the one one which hints at a future restock:
It is possible–likely even–that all the motion pictures within the assortment will obtain standalone 4K editions after the gathering launches, much like the Sean Connery James Bond motion pictures. Like Elm Avenue, Connery’s Bond motion pictures had by no means been obtainable on 4K Blu-ray earlier than the 6-Movie Assortment. Additionally like Elm Avenue, the Bond collection has a standard 4K Blu-ray edition priced at $105. On the finish of July, we discovered that all six classic 007 films will also be sold separately beginning September 23. Even when that occurs with Elm Avenue, the $105 assortment will nearly definitely stay the popular choice from a worth perspective. The Bond movies would price you $70 greater than the field set for those who bought every one individually for $25-$30 every.
Extra Amazon-Unique 4K Blu-rays
The Library Collections could also be bought out, however Amazon additionally has a number of different new and upcoming unique 4K Blu-ray field units and films, together with Restricted Version Steelbook variations of Halloween and Halloween II on 4K Blu-ray, each of which launch September 16.