Emerging from the forest
One of the beloved 80s properties that isn’t quite Back to the Future or E.T. stature, but also not totally obscure, is the John Lithgow family film, Harry and the Hendersons. This film puts an E.T. spin on the Bigfoot phenomenon when a family takes a Sasquatch in as a new friend, but must hide him from the authorities and the general public. Harry and the Hendersons has that Spielberg magic as it comes from Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures. The film stars John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, Margaret Langrick, Joshua Rudoy and Kevin Peter Hall.
Blu-ray.com has now revealed that the boutique physical media label, Kino Lorber, will be releasing a 4K Blu-ray remastering of Harry and the Hendersons. The new Blu-ray will be made available at retailers on May 26.
New Details
More details on the release has been unveiled, which include quite a bit of special features. The description reads, “While returning from a trip in the woods, George Henderson (John Lithgow) and his family run into something with their car that turns out to be a Sasquatch. Thinking the creature is dead, they take him home, but “Harry” (Kevin Peter Hall) soon awakens. Despite their initial fears, Harry is a kind and sensitive being, and the Hendersons become very fond of him. However, it is difficult to keep him a secret, and soon they begin to fear for Harry’s safety.”
Special Features:
DISC ONE – 4K BLU-RAY:
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTAITON OF THE FILM
- NEW Audio Commentary by Director William Dear
- NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni
- NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
- Archival Audio Commentary by William Dear
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
DISC TWO – BLU-RAY
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- NEW Audio Commentary by Director William Dear
- NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni
- NEW Audio Commentary by Entertainment Journalists/Authors Bryan Reesman and Max Evry
- Archival Audio Commentary by William Dear
- Harry… Finding the Missing Link
- Making of Harry and the Hendersons
- Newswrap
- Deleted Scenes
- Theatrical Trailer
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
Technical Specs:
- Video
Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1 - Audio
TBA - Subtitles
English SDH - Discs
4K Ultra HD
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD-100, 1 BD-50) - Packaging
Slipcover in original pressing - Playback
4K Blu-ray: Region free
2K Blu-ray: Region A (B, C untested)
