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Reptilicus 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

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Score: 79

from 4 reviewers

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Reptilicus' 4K UHD release by Vinegar Syndrome is a mixed yet entertaining experience, with excellent transfer quality and B-movie charm offset by slow pacing and a hokey premise.

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True 4K

HDR10

DTS-HD MA

Video: 84

The 4K UHD Blu-ray of 'Reptilicus' by Vinegar Syndrome is a meticulous restoration from the 35mm original negative, with outstanding sharpness, vibrant HDR-enhanced colors, deep blacks, and film-like grain, though some VFX scenes retain inherent noise and speckling. Both American and Danish versions present stunning detail and color fidelity.

Audio: 83

The DTS-HD MA 2.0 mono mix offers clear dialogue, sharp scoring, and distinct sound effects, with both English and Danish versions maintaining clean and textural audio presentations. While range is limited, the track handles dubbing and special effects impressively for a low-budget production.

Extra: 78

Vinegar Syndrome’s 4K UHD release of 'Reptilicus' impresses with insightful commentary from Nicolas Barbano and Kim Newman, a 32-minute retrospective, analyses of producer Sidney Pink, plus the first-ever HD restoration of the Danish version. This package adeptly covers the film’s production, history, and cultural impact.

Movie: 53

Reptilicus, with its charmingly rough mix of puppetry and practical effects, offers monster mayhem on a small budget but falters in pacing and coherence. The new 4K UHD Blu-ray release includes both the heavily-edited American version and the longer Danish cut, providing fans with a definitive dual-format package.

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