Casper (1995)

Description

Casper (1995) – Blu-ray Disc Review

Universal Pictures | 100 min | PG | 2024 Blu-ray sourced from new 4K master
Genres: Family • Fantasy • Comedy

Video Quality — 4 / 5

The Blu-ray uses the same new restoration as the UHD, down-converted to 1080p. It is a major improvement over all older Blu-ray and DVD releases:

• Noticeably cleaner and sharper than the legacy Blu-ray
• Grain is retained and not scrubbed
• Color timing is corrected — no more dull, gray cast
• Whipstaff interiors and ghost effects look far more polished

Lacks HDR’s contrast “pop,” so lighting and highlights are flatter versus the 4K, but still a very strong HD presentation.

Audio Quality — 4 / 5

Same DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 mix as the UHD disc:

• Dialogue crisp and centered
• Score spreads nicely across the front stage
• Surrounds active during haunt sequences
• LFE present without distortion

Blends family-film clarity with 90s fantasy production energy.

Special Features — 3 / 5

Carries over the same extras set from the UHD package:

• Legacy behind-the-scenes featurettes
• Cast / crew archival interviews
• VFX / production mini-docs
• Trailer / TV spots
• Subtitles included

No Blu-ray-exclusive materials.

⚖️ Overall — 4 / 5 ⭐

This Blu-ray is an excellent HD representation built from the new 4K master. While the UHD is the definitive version thanks to HDR, the Blu-ray stands on its own as a clean, corrected, and highly watchable upgrade for anyone viewing in 1080p.