Scream Factory Bringing 1978 ‘Piranha’ Movie to 4K UHD in November

Scream Factory are gearing up to bring the original 1978 Piranha horror film to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time. The release date is set for November 1.

Pre-order Piranha on 4K UHD for a discounted price at Amazon.

In addition to a standard release of this Collector’s Edition Piranha, Scream Factory is selling a set directly through their website that includes an enamel pin set and limited edition poster of the box art. This set is also available for pre-order.

  • Limited edition 18” x 24” rolled poster of original theatrical artwork
  • Set includes 5 hard enamel pins
  • Pins measure 1.5” – 2” in height and/or width
  • Set includes a backer card, which measures approximately 6” x 5”, housed in a custom keepsake box, which measures approximately 7” x 6”
  • Art by Matthew Skiff

The Piranha Collector’s Edition 4K UHD release will span two discs total; one 4K, the other Blu-ray. Both discs will feature an all-new 4K scan from the original camera negative. The bonus features are as follows:

DISC ONE (4K UHD):

  • NEW 2022 Restoration Of The 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
  • Audio Commentary With Executive Producer Roger Corman
  • Audio Commentary With Director Joe Dante And Producer Jon Davison

DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):

  • NEW 2022 Restoration Of The 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
  • Audio Commentary With Roger Corman
  • Audio Commentary With Joe Dante And Jon Davison
  • “The Making Of Piranha – Interviews With Roger Corman, Joe Dante And Actors Dick Miller, Belinda Balaski And More …
  • Behind-The-Scenes Footage
  • Bloopers And Outtakes
  • Still Galleries
  • Behind-The-Scenes Photo Gallery Featuring Photos From Creature Designer/Animator Phil Tippett’s Archives
  • Additional Scenes From The TV Version
  • Theatrical Trailers
  • TV Spot
  • Radio Spots

Piranha stars notable names including Kevin McCarthy, Barbara Steele, Belinda Balaski, Dick Miller, Paul Bartel, and Richard Deacon.

Piranha 4K Release Date

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