Cruising (1980)

Description

Cruising (1980) – 4K Ultra HD Disc Review
Arrow Video | 102 min | R | February 25, 2025 (Limited Edition)
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Disc Specs

• Video: 4K Ultra High Definition, HEVC (H.265), with HDR10 and Dolby Vision
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and LPCM 2.0
• Subtitles: English SDH (optional)
• Region: Region 1 (4K disc is region-free)

Video Quality
This edition uses a brand-new restoration from a 4K scan of the original camera negative, supervised and approved by director William Friedkin. The result is a crisp and faithful transfer that restores texture, contrast, and color fidelity to the film’s gritty atmosphere. Film grain, shadow detail, and skin tones are rendered with care.

Audio Quality
The DTS-HD MA 5.1 mix delivers immersive channel separation—perfect for atmospheric tension and ambient sound in suspenseful sequences. A LPCM 2.0 track is also included for purists or stereo-only setups, ensuring flexibility in playback options.

✅ Overall Recommendation
This Cruising Limited Edition is a top-tier release for cinephiles and fans of intense, boundary-pushing cinema. The high-quality video restoration, immersive DTS audio, and thoughtful archival features make it a standout addition to any film collection.