Monkey Shines (1988) – Blu-ray Disc Review
Shout! Factory | 1988 | 113 min | June 3, 2025
The Blu-ray disc in this Collector’s Edition is an excellent companion to the 4K version, offering both accessibility and a loaded set of special features. While the 1080p video presentation is from the same 4K restoration, this disc focuses more on bonus content and the original HD experience. Fans of George A. Romero’s offbeat psychological thriller will appreciate the effort put into both the transfer and the archival extras.
The Blu-ray delivers a strong high-definition presentation with clear detail and natural film grain. Colors are consistent and lifelike, blacks are deep without crushing, and Romero’s visual tone comes through faithfully. While it can’t match the dynamic range of the 4K disc, this Blu-ray still surpasses previous releases by a wide margin.
The audio is clean and immersive, with the 5.1 mix enhancing ambient tension and subtle cues in the background. The 2.0 stereo track remains true to the original theatrical presentation and holds up very well for dialogue and score clarity.
For collectors and casual viewers alike, this Blu-ray edition of Monkey Shines is the definitive HD release. With an impressive restoration and a deep bench of special features, it provides a full appreciation of the film’s psychological and suspenseful layers. It’s Romero outside the zombie realm—but no less masterful.
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Monkey Shines (1988) – Blu-ray Disc Review
Shout! Factory | 1988 | 113 min | June 3, 2025
The Blu-ray disc in this Collector’s Edition is an excellent companion to the 4K version, offering both accessibility and a loaded set of special features. While the 1080p video presentation is from the same 4K restoration, this disc focuses more on bonus content and the original HD experience. Fans of George A. Romero’s offbeat psychological thriller will appreciate the effort put into both the transfer and the archival extras.
The Blu-ray delivers a strong high-definition presentation with clear detail and natural film grain. Colors are consistent and lifelike, blacks are deep without crushing, and Romero’s visual tone comes through faithfully. While it can’t match the dynamic range of the 4K disc, this Blu-ray still surpasses previous releases by a wide margin.
The audio is clean and immersive, with the 5.1 mix enhancing ambient tension and subtle cues in the background. The 2.0 stereo track remains true to the original theatrical presentation and holds up very well for dialogue and score clarity.
For collectors and casual viewers alike, this Blu-ray edition of Monkey Shines is the definitive HD release. With an impressive restoration and a deep bench of special features, it provides a full appreciation of the film’s psychological and suspenseful layers. It’s Romero outside the zombie realm—but no less masterful.
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