-
Prince of Darkness AKA John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness (Blu-ray) (1987)
Before man walked the earth ... it slept for centuries. It is evil. It is real. It is awakening.Director: John Carpenter
Year of Copyright: 1987
Year of Production: 1987
OVERALL: Draw-
-
Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Peter Jason (2002)
"Sympathy for the Devil with John Carpenter" 2013 interview (10:28, HD)
"Alice at the Apocalypse with Alice Cooper" 2013 interview (9:27, HD)
"The Messenger with Robert Grasmere" 2013 interview (12:41, HD)
"Hell on Earth Alan Howarth" 2013 interview (10:15, HD)
Alternate Opening for the TV version (6:55, SD)
"Horror's Hallowed Grounds" 2013 locations visit (13:44)
"John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness 25th Anniversary Screening: Screamfest 2012" 2012 Q&A with John Carpenter (12:10, SD)
Still Gallery (4:27)
Theatrical Trailer (1:48, SD)
Radio Spots (1:00):
- Radio Spot 1
- Radio Spot 2 -
Subtitles:English HoH
-
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (48kHz, 24-bit) -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Features a remastered 4K transfer.
The first pressing comes with a slipcover.
Also available in a bundle on the Shout! Factory website with a limited edition poster and 7" white-and-red splatter vinyl while supplies last.
Also available with a 7" clear-and-green splatter vinyl on the Sacred Bones Records website while supplies last. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Commentaries:Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Peter Jason (2002)
-
Extras:"Sympathy for the Devil with John Carpenter" 2013 interview (10:28)
"Alice at the Apocalypse with Alice Cooper" 2013 interview (9:27)
"The Messenger with Robert Grasmere" 2013 interview (12:41)
"Hell on Earth with Alan Howarth" 2013 interview (10:15)
Alternate Opening for the TV version (6:55) (1080i)
"Horror's Hallowed Grounds" 2013 locations visit (13:44)
Trailer and Radio Spots (2:48)(1080i):
- Theatrical Trailer
- Radio Spot 1
- Radio Spot 2
Still Gallery (4:27) -
Subtitles:English HoH
-
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Extras are in 1080p except where noted.
Includes a reversible cover.
Initial pressings come packaged with a slipcover.
Also available in a limited edition steelbook. -
Easter eggs:On the second page of bonus features, click on the cross.
"John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness 25th Anniversary Screening: Screamfest 2012" 2012 Q&A with John Carpenter (12:10) -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Peter Jason (2002)
"Sympathy for the Devil with John Carpenter" 2013 interview (10:28, HD)
"Alice at the Apocalypse with Alice Cooper" 2013 interview (9:27, HD)
"The Messenger with Robert Grasmere" 2013 interview (12:41, HD)
"Hell on Earth Alan Howarth" 2013 interview (10:15, HD)
Alternate Opening for the TV version (6:55, SD)
"Horror's Hallowed Grounds" 2013 locations visit (13:44)
"John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness 25th Anniversary Screening: Screamfest 2012" 2012 Q&A with John Carpenter (12:10, SD)
Still Gallery (4:27)
Theatrical Trailer (1:48, SD)
Radio Spots (1:00):
- Radio Spot 1
- Radio Spot 2 -
Subtitles:English HoH
-
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (48kHz, 24-bit) -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Features a remastered 4K transfer.
The first pressing comes with a slipcover.
Also available in a bundle on the Shout! Factory website with a limited edition poster and 7" white-and-red splatter vinyl while supplies last.
Also available with a 7" clear-and-green splatter vinyl on the Sacred Bones Records website while supplies last. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Commentaries:Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Peter Jason (2002)
-
Extras:"Sympathy for the Devil with John Carpenter" 2013 interview (10:28)
"Alice at the Apocalypse with Alice Cooper" 2013 interview (9:27)
"The Messenger with Robert Grasmere" 2013 interview (12:41)
"Hell on Earth with Alan Howarth" 2013 interview (10:15)
Alternate Opening for the TV version (6:55) (1080i)
"Horror's Hallowed Grounds" 2013 locations visit (13:44)
Trailer and Radio Spots (2:48)(1080i):
- Theatrical Trailer
- Radio Spot 1
- Radio Spot 2
Still Gallery (4:27) -
Subtitles:English HoH
-
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Extras are in 1080p except where noted.
Includes a reversible cover.
Initial pressings come packaged with a slipcover.
Also available in a limited edition steelbook. -
Easter eggs:On the second page of bonus features, click on the cross.
"John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness 25th Anniversary Screening: Screamfest 2012" 2012 Q&A with John Carpenter (12:10) -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Peter Jason (2002)
DISC TWO
"Malevolent: Unearthing John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness" 2018 documentary (33:43)
"Sympathy for the Devil with John Carpenter" 2013 interview (10:28)
"Horror’s Halloween Hallowed Grounds with Sean Clark" 2013 featurette (13:44)
Intro by John Carpenter (7:13)
"Scene Analysis by John Carpenter" 2002 featurette (2:49)
Photo Gallery (4:21)
Theatrical Trailer (1:46)
Radio Spots (1:01) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, German
-
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Features a restoration from a 4K scan.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Peter Jason (2002)
DISC TWO
"Malevolent: Unearthing John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness" 2018 documentary (33:43)
"Sympathy for the Devil with John Carpenter" 2013 interview (10:28)
"Horror’s Halloween Hallowed Grounds with Sean Clark" 2013 featurette (13:44)
Intro by John Carpenter (7:13)
"Scene Analysis by John Carpenter" 2002 featurette (2:49)
Photo Gallery (4:21)
Theatrical Trailer (1:46)
Radio Spots (1:01) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, German
-
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Features a restoration from a 4K scan.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
Buy this disc from
Amazon France
-
-
Commentaries:Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Peter Jason (2002)
-
Extras:Theatrical Trailer (1:53)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Apparition" (2:22)
- "Cockneys vs Zombies" (2:21)
- "The Last Exorcism: The Next Chapter" (1:02)
- "The Place Beyond the Pines" (2:24)
- "The Fog" (2:42) (in English)
Start-up trailer:
- "Tarantino XX Collection" (1:17) -
Subtitles:English, German
-
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (48khz/16bit)
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (48khz/16bit) -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Trailers are in German except where noted.
-
Special thanks to Rewind user Oliver_Asmussen for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Peter Jason (2002)
DISC TWO
"Malevolent: Unearthing John Carpenter’s Prince Of Darkness" 2018 documentary (33:43)
"Sympathy for the Devil with John Carpenter" 2013 interview (10:28)
"Horror’s Halloween Hallowed Grounds with Sean Clark" 2013 featurette (13:44)
Intro by John Carpenter (7:13)
"Scene Analysis by John Carpenter" 2002 featurette (2:49)
Photo Gallery (4:21)
Theatrical Trailer (1:46)
Radio Spots (1:01) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, German
-
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Features a restoration from a 4K scan.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Commentaries:Audio commentary by director John Carpenter and actor Peter Jason (2002)
-
Extras:"Malevolent: Unearthing John Carpenter’s Prince Of Darkness" 2018 documentary (33:50)
"Sympathy for the Devil with John Carpenter" 2013 interview (10:28)
2003 Intro by John Carpenter (7:13)
"Scene Analysis by John Carpenter" 2002 featurette (2:49)
Photo Gallery (4:21)
Theatrical Trailer (1:56)
Radio Spots (1:02) -
Subtitles:Swedish
-
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 MPEG-2
-
Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Special thanks to Rewind user Åsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Peter Jason (2002)
DISC TWO
"Malevolent: Unearthing John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness" 2018 documentary (33:43)
"Sympathy for the Devil with John Carpenter" 2013 interview (10:28)
"Horror’s Halloween Hallowed Grounds with Sean Clark" 2013 featurette (13:44)
Intro by John Carpenter (7:13)
"Scene Analysis by John Carpenter" 2002 featurette (2:49)
Photo Gallery (4:21)
Theatrical Trailer (1:46)
Radio Spots (1:01) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, German
-
Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Features a restoration from a 4K scan.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
OVERALL: Draw
The 2021 US/Canadian releases have a Dolby Atmos track and some exclusive extras.
The identical Australian, French, German (uncut) and UK releases have 5.1 audio and some differing exclusive extras. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (101:31)
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (101:37)
- Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (101:31)
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (101:37)
- Blu-ray B Australia- Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (101:46)
- Blu-ray B France- Studio Canal - No cuts (101:46)
- Blu-ray B Germany- Studio Canal - No cuts (101:48)
- Blu-ray B Uncut Germany- Studio Canal - No cuts (101:46)
- Blu-ray B Sweden- Studio S Entertainment - No cuts (101:44)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts (101:46)
-
Do you own a release not listed? Then please visit our forums and let us know!
-
Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 23/08/13
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 10/03/23UPDATE LOG:
23/08/13: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
24/08/13: Added Easter Egg info.
27/09/13: Added DVDBeaver link.
29/09/16: Added Germany.
12/01/19: Added Germany Uncut, UK.
20/01/21: Added 2021 US release.
03/03/22: Clean-up and merged the 2013 Collector's Edition and 2018 Steelbook releases.
03/03/22: Dates.
04/03/22: Updated Caps-A-Holic link.
05/04/22: Sweden
10/03/23: Added Canada x2, France, Australia.
-