A key entry in John Carpenter’s run of 1980s horror is getting a premium physical media upgrade. Prince of Darkness is set for a 4K Ultra HD release via Shout! Factory in a Limited Edition Steelbook that also includes the Blu-ray, giving collectors a deluxe option for revisiting one of Carpenter’s most eerie slow-burn nightmares.
Release Date and Edition Details
Here’s what’s currently listed for the Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook + Blu-ray package:
- Format: 4K UHD + Blu-ray (2-disc set)
- Rating: R
- Runtime: 102 minutes
- Region: Region A (per listing)
- Price (currently listed): $33.99
About the Film
Directed by John Carpenter, Prince of Darkness follows a priest and a group of graduate students who uncover an ancient canister hidden beneath an abandoned church. When it’s opened, a strange liquid begins to seep out, triggering a chilling series of events that turns the building into a trap and the outside world into a growing threat. Blending religious dread with apocalyptic sci-fi, the film builds tension through atmosphere, paranoia, and the creeping sense that something far worse than a haunting has been unleashed.
Special Features
This Steelbook edition is listed with a strong slate of extras, including a 4K restoration, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos:
- 2021 4K Restoration – Presented in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- Audio Commentary with Director John Carpenter
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spot
- Presented in Dolby Atmos
- Sympathy for the Devil: An Interview with Director John Carpenter
- Alice at the Apocalypse: An Interview with Alice Cooper
- The Messenger: An Interview with Actor/Special Visual Effects Supervisor Robert Grasmere
- Hell of Earth: A Look at the Film’s Score: An Interview with Co-Composer Alan Howarth
- Horror’s Hallowed Ground: A Look at the Film’s Original Locations
- Alternate Opening from the TV Version
- Trailer and Radio Spots
- Still Gallery
Where to Pre-Order
The Shout! Factory 4K steelbook of Prince of Darkness releases on April 21, 2026 and can be pre-ordered here.
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