The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) 4K Ultra HD

In "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." a group of five carefree young adults' road trip through Texas is cut short when the panic-stricken hitchhiker they've picked up shots herself in the back of their vehicle. Desperate to find help, the group is directed to teh home of the local Sheriff, but little do they know they are stumbling into the lair of the Hewitts, the most violent family in all of Texas, including their chainsaw-wielding son. (Gary Reber)

Special features include new commentary with Dread Central co-founder Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton and co-host of The Spooky Picture Show podcast Chris MacGibbon, archival commentary with Director Marcus Nispel, Producer Michael Bay, Executive Producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form and New Line Cinema founder Robert Shaye, archival commentary with Marcus Nispel, Director of Photography Daniel Pearl, Production Designer Greg Blair, Art Director Scott Gallager, Sound Supervisor Trevor Jolly and Composer Steve Jablonsky, "Reimagining A Classic" new interview with Director Marcus Nispel (HD 16:25), "Shadows Of Yesteryear" new interview with Cinematographer Daniel Pearl (HD 16:54), "The Lost Leatherface" new interview with makeup effects artist Scott Stoddard (HD 18:19(, "Masks And Massacres" new interview with makeup effects artist Scott Stoddard (HD 18:09), "Chainsaw Symphony, new interview with Composer Steve Jablonsky (HD 19:01), "Chainsaw Redux: Making A Massacre" documentary (SD 91:16:09), "Ed Gain: The Ghoul of Plainford, an in-depth look at the infamous killer who inspired the character of Leatherface (SD 24:17), "Severed Parts" featurette (HD 16:42), deleted scenes (HD ), screen tests for Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour and Erica Leerhsen (HD 07:17), behind=the scenes featurette (HD 09:22), cast and crew interviews, theatrical trailers and TV spots, concept art galleries, reversible sleeve, double-sided foldout poster and illustrated collector's booklet.

The 1.85:1 2160p HEVC/H.265 Ultra HD Dolby Vision/HDR10 picture, reviewed on a VIZIO Quantum X P85QX-JI UHD/HDR display, was photographed on 35 mm Eastman and Kodak film using the Arriflex 435, Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL and Panavision Panaflex Platinum camera systems and sourced from a 4K master Digital Intermediate format. With the exception of the black-and-white segments, which are stylized in heavy grain, the color segments exhibit a very smooth, virtually invisible, grain structure. The setting is rural Texas with field grasses and old, dilapidated buildings, including the Hewitt house. Temperatures are 100F degrees. Color fidelity is stylistic with slightly desaturated hues. Blood is dark. Flesh tones appear toned down to work with the stylized imagery. HDR contrast appears natural and realistic. Blacks are deep. Shadow delineation is revealing. White levels appear realistic. The use of cross lighting creates image depth. Resolution exhibits fine detail in facial features with revealing skin complexions, sweat, beards and hair, as well as objects, Tommy chainsaw. Clothing fabrics and wear also are finely detailed. This is a horrifically dark, brutal and violent experience that will raise the emotional level to screaming stress. (Gary Reber)

The DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1-channel soundtrack is dynamic sounding with Steve Jablonsky's brooding orchestral/synthesizer score that excites the emotional mood. The music occupies a wide and deep soundstage with an aggressive extension to the side and back channels. Atmospherics sound spatially realistic such as the sound of buzzing insects in the hot, humid Texas setting. Sound effects are powerful and effective in creating terror, especially the terrorizing buzzing sound of the chainsaw and Leatherface's hellish water-drenched basement reap with the seemingly constant sound of dripping water.. Sound effects are enhanced with deep bass, often with .1 LFE energy. Foley sound effects are in perfect sync with picture. Surround energy is supportively enveloping. Dialogue is nicely integrated spatially. Fidelity is satisfying. This is an intense holosonic® soundtrack that delivers high adrenaline levels of terror and horror. (Gary Reber)