Authorities brutally quarantine a country as it succumbs to fear and chaos when a virus strikes. The literal walling-off works for three decades — until the dreaded Reaper virus violently resurfaces in a major city. An elite group of specialists, captained by Eden Sinclair, is urgently dispatched into the still-quarantined country to retrieve a cure by any means necessary. Shut off from the rest of the world, the unit must battle through a landscape that has become a waking nightmare.
Shout Factory | 2008 | 105 min | Not rated | Sep 17, 2024
Video
Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Subtitles
English SDH
$29.99
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Authorities brutally quarantine a country as it succumbs to fear and chaos when a virus strikes. The literal walling-off works for three decades — until the dreaded Reaper virus violently resurfaces in a major city. An elite group of specialists, captained by Eden Sinclair, is urgently dispatched into the still-quarantined country to retrieve a cure by any means necessary. Shut off from the rest of the world, the unit must battle through a landscape that has become a waking nightmare.
Shout Factory | 2008 | 105 min | Not rated | Sep 17, 2024
Video
Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Audio
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Subtitles
English SDH
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*Doomsday 4K Blu-ray Review (2008)
Directed by Neil Marshall, is a chaotic blend of post-apocalyptic action, sci-fi, and horror that pays homage to classic dystopian films. The movie is set in a future where Scotland has been quarantined after a deadly virus, known as the Reaper, devastates the country. Three decades later, the virus re-emerges in London, prompting a government task force led by Eden Sinclair (Rhona Mitra) to venture back into the quarantined zone in search of a cure.
The film combines several influences, such as *Mad Max* and *28 Days Later*, to create a wild, adrenaline-filled ride. Sinclair and her team face off against punk rock cannibals and medieval warriors, making for a bizarre yet entertaining mash-up of futuristic and medieval elements. Despite its often disjointed plot, the action sequences and gory visuals are sure to please fans of the genre.
Rhona Mitra shines as the tough-as-nails heroine, embodying a character reminiscent of Snake Plissken from *Escape from New York*. Her performance anchors the film amid the chaos and over-the-top violence. However, the movie’s episodic structure and lack of deeper character development might leave some viewers wanting more.
Overall, *Doomsday* is an enjoyable watch if you’re a fan of high-octane, apocalyptic action with a dark sense of humor, though it may not resonate as deeply as some of Marshall’s other works like *The Descent.
The *Doomsday* 4K Blu-ray release by Shout Factory, scheduled for September 17, 2024, brings Neil Marshall’s 2008 action-thriller to life with significant visual and audio upgrades. Fans of the movie will appreciate the native 4K resolution (2160p) achieved through the HEVC (H.265) codec, which showcases the film’s intense action sequences and post-apocalyptic landscapes in crisp, sharp detail. The HDR enhancement includes both Dolby Vision and HDR10, delivering vibrant colors and deeper contrast, making the visuals more immersive.
The audio features include DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 soundtracks, both of which are clear and dynamic, ensuring that the chaotic, explosive scenes have the punch they need. The 5.1 track, in particular, immerses viewers in the film’s fast-paced and violent atmosphere, bringing every crash, explosion, and roar of the cannibal hordes to life.
This 4K edition also includes English SDH subtitles, which are helpful for following the film’s dialogue amid the intense action. The disc retains the movie’s original 2.39:1 aspect ratio, ensuring that it remains faithful to its theatrical presentation.
Overall, this release is a must-have for fans of the genre and the movie, offering a stellar visual upgrade along with a punchy, well-balanced audio experience. The additional clarity provided by the 4K resolution and HDR makes *Doomsday*’s chaotic action sequences all the more enjoyable.