Peeping Tom (1960) – 4K Ultra HD Disc Review
Criterion Collection | 101 min | Not Rated | December 12, 2023
Genres: Thriller, Psychological Horror, Drama, Cult Classic
Video Quality – 5/5
Criterion delivers a stunning native 4K restoration of Peeping Tom, sourced from the original 35mm negative and presented in Dolby Vision and HDR10. This is the best the film has ever looked. Michael Powell’s haunting use of color—bold reds, eerie greens, shadowy blues—is meticulously preserved. Fine grain is intact, black levels are deep without crush, and details in costumes and set textures shine with clarity. A true showcase of Technicolor-gone-dark.
Audio Quality – 4/5
The uncompressed mono soundtrack is clean, balanced, and fitting for the film’s eerie tone. Dialogue is crisp, Carl Boehm’s unsettling delivery cuts through cleanly, and the sparse score and sound effects are layered with subtlety. Though not an immersive mix, the mono audio keeps the psychological tension tight and focused.
Special Features – 4.5/5 (on Blu-ray)
⭐ Overall Recommendation – 5/5
Peeping Tom has finally received the 4K treatment it deserves. Criterion’s restoration is a revelation, especially for fans of early psychological horror and film history. The upgraded visuals, thoughtful extras, and historical significance make this a must-own for collectors, cinephiles, and horror aficionados. A landmark release.
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Peeping Tom (1960) – 4K Ultra HD Disc Review
Criterion Collection | 101 min | Not Rated | December 12, 2023
Genres: Thriller, Psychological Horror, Drama, Cult Classic
Video Quality – 5/5
Criterion delivers a stunning native 4K restoration of Peeping Tom, sourced from the original 35mm negative and presented in Dolby Vision and HDR10. This is the best the film has ever looked. Michael Powell’s haunting use of color—bold reds, eerie greens, shadowy blues—is meticulously preserved. Fine grain is intact, black levels are deep without crush, and details in costumes and set textures shine with clarity. A true showcase of Technicolor-gone-dark.
Audio Quality – 4/5
The uncompressed mono soundtrack is clean, balanced, and fitting for the film’s eerie tone. Dialogue is crisp, Carl Boehm’s unsettling delivery cuts through cleanly, and the sparse score and sound effects are layered with subtlety. Though not an immersive mix, the mono audio keeps the psychological tension tight and focused.
Special Features – 4.5/5 (on Blu-ray)
⭐ Overall Recommendation – 5/5
Peeping Tom has finally received the 4K treatment it deserves. Criterion’s restoration is a revelation, especially for fans of early psychological horror and film history. The upgraded visuals, thoughtful extras, and historical significance make this a must-own for collectors, cinephiles, and horror aficionados. A landmark release.
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