Army of Darkness 4K UHD Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

A movie that's clawing for the record of most home video re-releases, Army of Darkness debuts on UHD via Scream Factory and it's a worthy disc. Only the theatrical cut is included in 4K, thankfully from a gorgeous new master (unlike a number of previous effort from Universal themselves). Rich in resolution and sharpness, Army of Darkness shows wholly modern definition, resolving high-fidelity information regularly. Facial definition pops whether in close or in medium shots.

Precisely replicated grain stays consistent and resolved, even when the image quality organically dips from visual effects or dissolve transitions. Encoding does fine work in maintaining the filmic quality. Whether in the blackness of the pit or reflecting blinding light from armor, it's all maintained beautifully. Added punch from Dolby Vision makes impressive gains over previous Blu-ray editions.

Color density heightens flesh tones, then enhances primaries further. Henry the Red's uniform splashes against the yellows waving around him. Blood bursts from the screen with a gloriously vivid red.

Audio

Keeping the 5.1 mix of old, this is a fun track, bouncing around the soundstage as needed, whether splashing water, running horses, or skeleton armies. Wind swirls, filling the rear channels alongside the stereos. Boomstick shots reverb outward through the air.

Low-end support could use a boost via an audio refresh. It's generally dull, even murky when peaked. The best happens during the finale as gunpowder bombs go off, producing a rumble, even if it's a dull one.