LIFEFORCE | 4K UHD | Arrow Films
ALIEN INVASION | BODY HORROR | ACTION | HORROR | MYSTERY | ROMANCE | SCI-FI | THRILLER
British sci-fi horror directed by Tobe Hooper. The crew of a space shuttle commanded by Colonel Tom Carlsen (Steve Railsback) find a spaceship hidden inside Halley's Comet and discover a trio of humanoid creatures in suspended animation on board. When it becomes apparent that these creatures are space vampires who feed on the lifeforce of humans, Carlsen identifies the risk they pose to the people of Earth and may be the only person able to prevent them from decimating humanity. The cast also includes Mathilda May, Frank Finlay and Patrick Stewart.
| Year | 1985 |
| Certificate | Rated BBFC: 18 |
| Runtime | 93 mins |
| Director | Tobe Hooper |
| Starring | Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Frank Finlay, Nicholas Ball, Mathilda May, Patrick Stewart, Michael Gothard, Aubrey Morris, Nancy Paul, John Hallam |
| Studio | Arrow Films |
| Edition | Limited Edition |
| Release Date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Country of Release | United Kingdom |
| Discs | 2 x 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc |
| Region | 4K Blu-ray: Region free |
| Video | Codec: HEVC / H.265 Resolution: Native 4K (2160p) HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10 Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 |
| Audio | English: Dolby Atmos English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit) English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English: LPCM 2.0 |
| Language | English |
| Subtitles | English SDH |
| Packaging | Slipcover in original pressing Reversible cover Booklet |
| Barcode | 5027035026602 |
Special Features
Brand new 4K restoration by Arrow Films of the 116-minute International Cut, plus a 4K restoration of the 101-minute Theatrical Cut from the original negative
Original lossless stereo audio plus optional 5.1 DTS-HD MA Surround and Dolby Atmos remixes for both cuts
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing for both cuts
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Dan Mumford
Collector's booklet featuring writing on the film by Frank Collins
DISC ONE – INTERNATIONAL CUT
4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Audio commentary by director Tobe Hooper, moderated by filmmaker Tim Sullivan
Audio commentary by visual effects artist Douglas Smith, moderated by filmmaker and scholar Howard S. Berger
Audio commentary with make-up effects artist Nick Maley, moderated by filmmaker Michael Felsher
Isolated music and effects track
Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce, an epic look at the genesis, production and release of the film, featuring interviews with Hooper, associate producer Michael J. Kagan, editor John Grover, actors Aubrey Morris and Nicholas Ball, make-up artist Sandra Exelby, screenwriter Michael Armstrong, sound designer Vernon Messenger, art designers Tom Adams and Roger Stewart, and effects artist John Schoonraad
Space Vampires in London, an archive interview with Tobe Hooper
Dangerous Beauty, an archive interview with Mathilda May
Carlsen's Curse, an archive interview with Steve Railsback
Interview outtakes from Mark Hartley's Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films, featuring Hooper, Armstrong, Grover and Messenger
US Teaser Trailer and US Theatrical Trailer
DISC TWO – THEATRICAL CUT
4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Original lossless stereo audio plus optional 5.1 DTS-HD MA Surround and Dolby Atmos remixes
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
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