Doom (2005) 4K UHD Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

Doom loves black. Pure, deep, even crushing black. It's everywhere. If there's need for Doom on UHD, shadows are the reason. They look spectacular and their density is unwavering for the entire runtime. Light sources go out of their way to counter, blindingly bright when inside labs or hallways. This isn't subtle work.

The master appears fresh, textured cleanly and overlaid with a well-managed grain structure. Other than lower resolution CG effects, sharpness retains a high peak. Minor ringing in places can barely reach an annoying grade, and likely resides on the source itself. Otherwise, it's a faultless print. Detail freely flows.

Chilly color grading keeps the blues rolling along. A few other primaries (warning lights bring intense reds) appear on occasion, while flesh tones offer the most saturation in Doom.

Audio

Active, sublime, and loud, this refreshed DTS:X mix is all joy. Monsters scuttle around the soundstage, bullets sweep by in patterns, steam hisses from pipes, and even dialog pushes into the stereos. Height channels find purpose aplenty, giving Doom numerous demo-worthy scenes.

Aggressive low-end presence adds weight to slamming doors as characters pass through. When the guns start firing, so too does the subwoofer. Solid range fills the room, the power appropriate for a movie like this. Additional kick is needed though. Doom needs the beefiest jolts for its action.