The original 1978 Halloween movie received a new collectible 4K Blu-ray edition this week. Halloween’s new Limited Edition Steelbook is exclusive to Amazon and available to ship now for $45. Shout Factory is also releasing Steelbook Editions for Halloween II and Halloween III: Season of the Witch, both of which are exclusive to Amazon, too. Halloween II’s 4K Steelbook releases September 30, and Halloween III’s Steelbook arrives October 28.
$45 | Available Now
The Limited Edition Steelbooks for Halloween I and Halloween II feature close-up character art of Michael Myers. Half of his face is on the front cover, while the other half is on the back, so you could open each case to display the full picture. The design is also essentially reversible, as it looks cool regardless of which side is facing out. There’s also additional background artwork depicting moments from the movies.
This is the same 4K Blu-ray edition that was originally restored by Shout Factory in 2021. The 4K disc supports Dolby Vision and HDR10. Audio formats include Dolby Digital Mono–to replicate the original sound–and Dolby Atmos as well as Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound. The 4K restoration was approved by Halloween’s cinematographer Dean Cundey.
Interestingly, this edition only comes with one 4K Blu-ray and one Blu-ray disc. Shout Factory’s 2021 Collector’s Edition included three discs. The missing Blu-ray disc had the extended cut in HD. That said, you’ll still get a bunch of notable bonus features:
Disc 1 (4K Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary: John Carpenter and Jamie Lee Curtis
- Audio Commentary: Dean Cundy (director of photography), Tommy Lee Wallace (editor), and Nick Castle (actor)
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
The 1080p Blu-ray is based off of the 4K restoration. It has both audio commentaries listed above and:
- Documentary: The Night She Came Home
- TV Version Footage
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
- Radio Spots
It’s worth noting that Walmart just released an exclusive 4K Blu-ray edition of Halloween, too. It’s not a steelbook edition, but it comes with a slipcover, and the standard Blu-ray disc includes all of the special features from the original Shout Factory release. Plus, it’s only $27.
$45 | Releases September 30
Halloween II’s Limited Edition Steelbook features a similar steelbook design, with artwork that spans both the front and back of the case. Inside the case is additional artwork inspired by Halloween and Samhain–an old Celtic festival that marked the end of the harvest season.
This three-disc set comes with 4K Blu-ray, 1080p Blu-ray, and a DVD. It matches the 2021 Collector’s Edition in terms of bonus content and technical specifications. The 4K disc is rendered in native 4K resolution with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10. Cinematographer Dean Cundey approved for the restoration from the original camera negative. Audio formats include Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0, and Dolby Digital Mono (for the DVD).
Here’s the list of special features for each disc:
Disc 1 (4K Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary: Rick Rosenthal (director) and Leo Rossi (actor)
- Audio Commentary: Dick Warlock (stunt coordinator)
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
Most of the special features are found on the 1080p Blu-ray, which is based off of the 4K restoration, so it looks better than the average Blu-ray. You’ll get both audio commentaries and the following extras:
- Documentary: The Nightmare Isn’t Over – The Making of Halloween II
- Horror’s Hallowed Grounds
- Deleted Scenes with optional director commentary
- Alternate ending with optional director commentary
- Movie Stills Gallery
- Posters And Lobby Cards Gallery
- Theatrical Trailer
- Teaser Trailer
- TV Spots
- TV Promo
- Radio Spots
- Newspaper Ad Still Gallery By Drive-In Asylum
Disc 3 (DVD):
- Television Cut in original SD aspect ratio (4:3)
- Film Script (DVD)
$45 | Releases October 28
Halloween III: Season of the Witch released just one year after its predecessor, but the 1982 film was quite the departure for the series, as it’s the only entry in the series without Michael Myers. It’s not even a slasher movie; as the title suggests, Halloween III is more of a sci-fi movie with witchcraft. It was intended to be the first in an anthology of movies. It received poor reviews when it debuted in theaters, though it was being compared to Michael Myers slasher movies. It’s part of the series in name only, really, but it’s actually a pretty awesome film that many fans appreciate and enjoy these days–you just need to view it as its own thing, rather than part of the broader Halloween slasher series.
The upcoming Limited Edition Steelbook mirrors the excellent 2021 Collector’s Edition from Shout Factory. Like the first two films, this is a superb native 4K restoration from the original camera negative–approved by cinematographer Dean Cundey–with Dolby Vision and HDR10. For audio, it supports Dolby Atmos and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound as well as DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0.
The two disc set comes with 4K Blu-ray and 1080p Blu-ray discs. Here’s the list of bonus features:
Disc 1 (4K Blu-ray):
- Audio Commentary: Tommy Lee Wallace (director)
- Audio Commentary: Tom Atkins (actor)
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
The Blu-ray is based on the 4K restoration and includes the two commentaries and the following bonus features:
- Documentary: Stand Alone: The Making Of Halloween III
- Horror’s Hallowed Grounds
- Interview With Tom Burman (make-up effects artist)
- Stills Gallery
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spots
- Radio Spots
Halloween Series – More Blu-rays & Box Sets
We’ve rounded up the rest of the Halloween series below, including budget-friendly box sets, 4K Blu-ray editions of the modern trilogy, and more.
Halloween Series: 1978-1989
The aforementioned Shout Factory Collector’s Editions continue through Halloween 5, so make sure to check out The Return of Michael Myers and The Revenge of Michael Myers on 4K Blu-ray, too. We imagine both films will eventually get Steelbook Editions of their own. Each Collector’s Edition comes with a slipcover.
4K Blu-ray Collector’s Editions:
4K Blu-ray Steelbook Editions: Amazon Exclusives
As mentioned, Walmart also has an exclusive 4K Blu-ray edition of Halloween (1978) for $27.
Halloween Series: 1995-2002
Following the release of The Revenge of Michael Myers, the series took another extended break before returning in 1995 with The Curse of Michael Myers. It was followed up= by Halloween H20: 20 Years Later in 1998 and Halloween: Resurrection in 2002. The 1995-2002 films are collected in box set format on 4K Blu-ray, 1080p Blu-ray, and DVD. The box set is the only way to get these three movies on 4K Blu-ray for a reasonable price. Halloween H20 released on 4K in 2023, but it’s out of print. Standalone editions of each movie on Blu-ray and DVD are out of print as well, so the box set is the way to go regardless of your desired format.
Halloween 1995-2002: 3-Movie Collections:
Halloween Series: 2018-2022
The modern trilogy that kicked off in 2018 is also available in box set format on 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD. Each collection includes: Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and Halloween Ends (2022).
Each movie in the modern trilogy is also available as a standalone 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray combo pack. It’s actually slightly cheaper to buy the three movies individually right now. It’s also worth mentioning that Halloween 2018 is available on standard Blu-ray with a steelbook case for only $12.
Halloween Trilogy: 2018-2022 Collections:
Halloween Trilogy: 4K Blu-ray Editions:
There’s also the Halloween 2-Movie Collection, which includes the original 1978 movie and the 2018 direct sequel on Blu-ray for $23.
Rob Zombie’s Halloween Films: 2007-2009
Rob Zombie’s 2007 and 2009 remakes aren’t canon, but they are worth checking out. Unfortunately, both movies are only available on 1080p Blu-ray.
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