Description

Night of the Creeps (Blu-ray Disc)

Shout! Factory | 1986 | 90 min | Rated R | March 25, 2025
Collector’s Edition – Disc 2 of 3 (Director’s Cut Blu-ray)

Genres: ‍♂️ Horror | Sci-Fi | Dark Comedy | Thriller | Cult Classic

Disc Specs

• Blu-ray Disc (BD-50)
• Video: MPEG-4 AVC | 1080p HD
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Original)
• Audio:
  • English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
  • English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
• Subtitles: English SDH
• Region: A (locked)

1080p Video Quality

4.5/5

Mastered from the same 4K scan as the UHD disc — just downscaled to 1080p

• Excellent filmic grain retention without noise or over-sharpening
• Skin tones, makeup effects, and gory details remain crisp and natural
• Solid contrast with accurate color reproduction, especially during neon-lit night scenes
• Black levels and shadow detail hold up well for standard HD

➤ Still looks fantastic — easily the best the film has ever appeared on Blu-ray

Audio Quality

4.5/5

Same as 4K disc —

• Rich and dynamic 5.1 mix enhances action, atmosphere, and jump scares
• The 2.0 stereo track retains the theatrical experience
• Music cues, dialog, and gore sound effects are beautifully mixed and immersive ‍♀️

Special Features (Blu-ray Disc 2 – Director’s Cut)

• Director’s Cut (with original ending!)
• ️ Audio Commentary by Writer/Director Fred Dekker
• ️ Audio Commentary with Cast & Crew
• “Thrill Me!: The Making of Night of the Creeps” – Full-length documentary (60+ mins)
• Tom Atkins: Man of Action – Featurette focused on the genre legend
• Deleted Scenes
• ️ Original Theatrical Ending (separate access)
• Vintage Interviews & Behind-the-Scenes Footage
• Theatrical Trailer, TV Spots, and Still Gallery

➤ One of the best behind-the-scenes packages for any 80s horror film — informative, nostalgic, and packed with love. ❤️

Overall Score

4.5/5 – A Blu-ray Classic, Upgraded

✨ Whether you don’t yet have 4K or just love physical extras, this Director’s Cut Blu-ray holds its own with stunning HD video, rich audio, and a ridiculous amount of special features.
A love letter to horror nerds everywhere — and a staple of any 80s cult collection.