John Carpenter’s Dark Star 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray

John Carpenter’s Dark Star is presented here as a two-disc 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray edition with both the director’s cut and expanded theatrical version. The listing also describes a 4K restoration and a substantial selection of documentary, print and archival extras.

At a glance

The description says the 4K restoration was made from original 35mm film reels and that the soundtrack was restored in Dolby Digital 5.1.
Includes an original 71-minute director’s cut and an expanded theatrical version listed as 83 minutes.
Extras described include a feature-length making-of documentary, interviews, audio commentary, a 3D ship guide and archival galleries.
Printed extras are listed, including two booklets, eight reproduction lobby cards, a foldout poster and a campaign brochure.

Price

£36.03Save 17%

Reference price: ~~£43.54~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two film versions and extensive documentary and archival extras give collectors more to explore than the feature alone.
The stated extras include physical printed items as well as on-disc content.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Format and film
Media format	4K
Number of discs	2
Listed runtime	1 hour and 23 minutes
Director	John Carpenter
Actors	Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm, Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich
Aspect ratio	16:9 - 1.85:1
Classification	Parental Guidance

Audio and language
Language	English
Audio	English (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Edition and release
Studio	Fabulous Films
Release date	10 Nov. 2025
Country of origin	Austria

Dimensions and packaging
Dimensions listed	20 x 17 x 2 cm; 136.08 g

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing has inconsistent runtime details: product details give 1 hour and 23 minutes, the description calls the theatrical version 83 minutes, and it separately lists the director’s cut as 71 minutes. It also describes the package as 4K and Blu-ray, while the media-format field says only 4K. Confirm the exact disc formats and version runtimes for the selected edition.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Collectors interested in John Carpenter’s early science-fiction film and its production history.
Buyers seeking both the director’s cut and expanded theatrical version, plus documentary and archival extras.
Viewers who want a physical 4K edition with booklets and reproduction film memorabilia.

Less suited to

Anyone who needs confirmed details about the included disc formats or precise version runtimes before purchasing.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4 / 5 · 57 ratings

5 stars58%58%
4 stars20%20%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars8%8%
1 star10%10%

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with the largest share in the five-star category, but a meaningful share is also in the one- and two-star categories. These figures alone do not explain why people rated the edition as they did. Buyers prioritising the advertised restoration, two versions and collector extras should weigh those listing claims separately from the mixed rating pattern.

Frequently asked questions

Which versions of the film are listed?

The description names an original 71-minute director’s cut and an expanded theatrical release of 83 minutes. The product details separately state a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes, so confirm the version timings against the selected edition.

What extras does the listing describe?

The advertised extras include a feature-length making-of documentary, interviews, audio commentary, a 3D ship guide, galleries, biographies, booklets, reproduction lobby cards, a foldout poster and a campaign brochure.

Does the listing confirm both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs?

The title identifies 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray, but the media-format detail says only 4K. The listing also specifies two discs without saying which format each disc uses, so check the selected edition’s format details.