Description

Sorority House Massacre – 4K Disc

Shout! Factory | 1986 | 74 min | Rated R | April 8, 2025

Genres: Horror | Psychological | Slasher | Cult Classic

Disc Specs

• 4K UHD Disc (BD-66)
• Video: HEVC / H.265 | Native 4K (2160p)
• HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Original)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
• Subtitles: English SDH
• Region: 4K UHD Region-Free

Movie

5.5/10 IMDb

An early entry in the post-Halloween slasher boom, Sorority House Massacre is a low-budget cult favorite known for its blend of dreamy psychological horror and standard sorority-stalker tropes. It follows Beth, a college student haunted by nightmares—only to discover her new sorority house was once her childhood home… and her murderous brother has just escaped from the asylum. ️️

4K Video Quality

4.0/5

✅ New 4K scan from the original camera negative
✅ Presented in Dolby Vision and HDR10 for deeper contrast and shadow play

• Flesh tones and lighting during dream sequences are clean, sharp, and bold
• Black levels during night kills are solid with minimal crush
• Occasional softness during zooms and interior daytime scenes, but source limitations considered
• Minimal grain present—faithful to its filmic origins ️

➤ Surprisingly strong for a ‘80s low-budget horror title. Shout delivers another solid restoration.

Audio Quality

3.5/5

English Mono in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (remastered from original elements)
️ Dialog is clear and stable, though slightly boxed-in as expected from mono
Dream sequences and musical cues land well in the mix

➤ No surround remix, but purists will appreciate the original audio treatment.

Special Features (on 4K Disc)

• ️ Feature-Length Audio Commentary with cast and crew (TBD—likely confirmed on the Blu-ray listing)
• Two Cuts Included: Theatrical & Extended Workprint Version (info coming from the Blu-ray disc)

Overall Score

3.5/5 – Nostalgic, Niche, and Nicely Preserved

✅ Great effort for a cult slasher film with a loyal following
✅ Best the film has ever looked and sounded—period
❗ Ideal for fans of Slumber Party Massacre, Hell Night, or The Initiation

Recommended for collectors of retro horror and ‘80s exploitation classics