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Undead Blu-ray Review

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Score: 69

from 3 reviewers

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Undead presents a mixed tonal experience, yet impresses with creativity, backed by quality A/V on the 96-min Blu-ray—a must-see for Ozploitation fans.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 60

The Blu-ray presentation of "Undead" offers an AVC encoded 1080p image with a 1.78:1 aspect ratio, capturing the film's thematic color shifts from sepia and blue tones, while maintaining soft, processed detail. Despite some grain and minor inconsistencies in contrast and black levels, the transfer remains faithful to the original 16mm film's unique aesthetic.

Audio: 70

Undead's DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio mix provides clear dialogue, sharp sound effects, with appreciable surround placement and punchy LFE in weapon blasts, complemented by a thin synth-driven score; the 2.0 DTS-HD option delivers an engaging experience, despite its low-budget roots.

Extra: 87

The Blu-ray extras for "Undead" offer a comprehensive deep dive through an engaging commentary, insightful behind-the-scenes features, and a nostalgic look at production challenges with limited resources. Highlights include an in-depth making-of documentary, an inspiring Spierig short film, and technical camera tests.

Movie: 58

"Undead," the Spierig Brothers' debut, merges zombie horror and sci-fi chaos with bold digital effects and a nod to classic horror comedy elements. Despite energetic beginnings with memorable performances and impressive DIY gore, the narrative devolves into a muddled mix, sacrificing cohesion for genre-bending ambition.

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