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Thriller: A Cruel Picture 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

Score: 81

from 2 reviewers

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Visually arresting, 'Thriller' mixes clunky plot & effective performances, a cult gem for genre fans.

Thriller: A Cruel Picture 4K UHD Blu-ray Front Cover

Disc Release Date

True 4K

HDR10

DTS-HD MA

Video: 84

Both Synapse Films & Vinegar Syndrome's Blu-ray/UHD restorations of 'Thriller, A Cruel Picture' from the 16mm negative boast remarkable clarity, vivid colors, and natural textures, celebrating its cult status with technical finesse.

Audio: 79

Both films offer DTS-HD MA 2.0 in Swedish & English dub with minimal dialogue, focusing instead on a distinct, heavy synth score and clear sound effects for an unsettling auditory experience, free from aging defects.

Extra: 91

Vinegar Syndrome's release features a rich mix of interviews, trailers, and galleries for 'Thriller: A Cruel Picture' and 'They Call Her One Eye', highlighting the films’ legacies and bonus insights.

Movie: 56

Thriller: A Cruel Picture blends shocking content and a revenge narrative, marred by pacing issues and controversial scenes, yet has unique appeal in both cuts.

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