The Danny DeVito/BIlly Crystal dark comedy Throw Momma From the Train is coming to home screens in a new ultra-high-definition picture with new special features. Blu-ray.com announces this new 4K Blu-ray release, as it comes from the boutique home video label, Kino Lorber. The 1987 Danny DeVito-directed film takes a twisted inspiration from Strangers on a Train and you can see it in crisp quality when it hits retailers on April 28.
The description reads,
“Larry (Billy Crystal), an author with a cruel ex-wife, Margaret (Kate Mulgrew), teaches a writing workshop where Owen (Danny DeVito), one of his students, is fed up with his domineering mother (Anne Ramsey). When Owen watches a Hitchcock classic that seems to mirror his own life, he decides to put the movie’s plot into action and offers to kill Margaret, if Larry promises to murder his mom. Before Larry gets a chance to react to the plan, it seems that Owen has already sealed Margaret’s fate.”
Special Features:
DISC ONE – 4K BLU-RAY
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
- Optional English Subtitles
DISC TWO – BLU-RAY
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- NEW Wide Angle Dark Humor: Interview with Cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld
- NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni
- Wide Angle Dark Humor: NEW Interview with Cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld
- Crafting a Dark Comedy: Featurette
- Why Do You Hate Your Mother?: Featurette
- The Night Was…: Featurette
- 4 Deleted Scenes (1:20)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:06)
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
- Optional English Subtitles
- Limited Edition O-Card Slipcase
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)
DeVito mentioned that he’s been looking at reuniting with Billy Crystal for a Throw Momma From the Train sequel titled Throw Papa From the Train. “Billy [Crystal] and I want to work together again,” DeVito said. “We were looking at possibly doing Throw Papa From the Train.” Crystal’s representative confirmed the news to Entertainment Weekly. “It’s true,” the rep said. “They’re still working on it.“
