New, restored high - definition digital transfer, with
uncompressed mono soundtrack on the Blu - ray edition
An uncompressed mono soundtrack may not be able to wow on the same level, but it gets a robust, crisp rendering that complements the carefully ordered visuals.
This uncompressed mono track retains the authenticity of the time period and is surprisingly dynamic on this Blu - Ray release.
Formats: Blu - ray with new 2K restoration from original film elements, with original
uncompressed mono audio.
The LPCM
uncompressed mono sound conveys dialogue and music quite well, but some minor hiss and crackle can still be heard in the background.
Not exact matches
LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS • Limited Edition Blu - ray collection (4000 copies) • Brand new 2K restorations of all four films in the series presented on High Definition Blu - ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD • Original
mono audio (
uncompressed PCM on the Blu - rays) for all films • Optional English subtitles for all films • Double - sided fold out poster of two original artworks • Reversible sleeves for all films featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Ian MacEwan • Booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic Chuck Stephens, a brand new interview with Toru Shinohara, creator of the original Scorpion manga and an archive interview with Meiko Kaji by Chris D. illustrated with original stills
The default
mono track is presented in
uncompressed LPCM 2.0, as is a stereo remix.
The attendant,
uncompressed centre - channel
mono audio is likewise free of distortions, with Maurice Jarre's cacophonous and demented carnival theme coming through with disturbing clarity.
Both The Food of the Gods and its sister film, Frogs, are mastered in
uncompressed LPCM 2.0
mono, which comes across a bit shrill when rats are shrieking and toads are chirruping for blood.