Dead of Night

aka Deathdream

Poster for Dead of Night

It wrings the victims out… and hangs them up to die!

Film Synopsis

A soldier killed in Vietnam mysteriously returns home to his grieving family, seemingly alive but emotionally distant and physically altered. As strange and violent incidents begin to occur, it becomes clear that his return defies natural laws. The family’s joy turns to dread as they confront a horrifying truth about the price of denial and loss.

Dead of Night 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions

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Comparison of Dead of Night 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD Editions
Disc Extras
Blue Underground BD-ALL 4K/US 2024
Blue Underground BD-ALL/US 2017
101 Films BD-B/UK/OOP 2023
Blue Underground DVD-0/US 2004
Audio Commentary by Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
Audio Commentary by Bill Ackerman and Travis Crawford
Audio Commentary by Director Bob Clark, Moderated by David Gregory
Audio Commentary by Writer Alan Ormsby, Moderated by David Gregory
Dreaming of Death: Bob Clark’s Horror Films - Interviews with Chris Alexander, Richard Backus, Simon Fitzjohn, Ken Goch, Lynne Griffin, Art Hindle, and Paul Zaza
Deathdreaming - Interview with Actor Richard Backus (11:43)
The First Andy - Interview with Actor Gary Swanson (12:23)
Flying Down to Brooksville - Interview with Production Manager John ‘Bud’ Cardos (5:21)
Notes for a Homecoming - Interview with Composer Carl Zittrer (19:08)
A Recollection - Interviews with Actress Anya Liffey and Writer Alan Orsmby (29:29)
Tom Savini: The Early Years - Interview with Makeup Artist Tom Savini (2004, 10:00)
Alternate Opening Title Sequence as “Deathdream” (3:28)
Extended End Credits Sequence (3:00)
Screen Test for Actor Gary Swanson (12:31)
Stills Gallery [Blu-ray]
Stills Gallery [DVD]
Theatrical Trailer (3:49)
“3:45” - Student Film by Alan Ormsby (10:12)
Easter Egg: Alan Ormsby Displays Makeup Effects Appliances

Edition and Packaging Notes

  • Blue Underground’s 4K UHD includes a Blu-ray, also available separately.
  • Blue Underground’s Blu-ray includes an 18-page booklet with writing by Travis Crawford (“‘I Died for You, Doc: Why Shouldn’t You Return the Favor?’: Revisiting ‘Deathdream’”).
  • 101 Films’ Blu-ray is included in the “Bob Clark: Horror Collection” box set with Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things (1972) and Black Christmas (1974). It includes a booklet and three art cards. Reissued separately (2023/05/29).
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