From the creative genius of John Hughes comes a wild, sci-fi comedy that turns teenage fantasies into reality. Two high school misfits, Gary and Wyatt, tired of being at the bottom of the social ladder, use Wyatt’s computer to create their dream woman. When a massive power surge brings Lisa to life, she’s everything they imaginedgorgeous, intelligent, and magical. But their newfound happiness is threatened by Wyatt’s menacing older brother, Chet, and a pair of relentless bullies. Packed with humor, heart, and a killer soundtrack, Weird Science is a cult classic that has never looked better than in this special edition release.

Release Information:

• Original Release Year: 1985
• This Edition Release Date: 2023
• Studio/Distributor: Arrow Films
• Edition Type: Special Edition (Theatrical & Extended Versions)

Feature Presentation:

• Runtime: 94 minutes (Theatrical), 97 minutes (Extended)
• Rating: PG-13
• Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Teen
• Audio: Original Stereo, 5.1 DTS-HD MA Surround (Theatrical Version)
• Subtitles: English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Special Features:

• New 4K restoration from the original negative
• Exclusive Extended Version with never-before-seen deleted scenes
• Edited-for-TV version with comparison featurette
• Interviews with cast and crew, including Anthony Michael Hall and John Kapelos
• Archive documentary featuring behind-the-scenes insights
• Theatrical trailers, TV spots, and radio spots
• Image galleries and a PDF of the original shooting script
• Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork
• First pressing includes an illustrated collector’s booklet

Technical Specifications:

• Format: Blu-ray
• Region: Region Free
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Video Quality: 1080p Full HD
• Codec: AVC for Video, DTS-HD MA for Audio

Cast & Crew:

• Director: John Hughes
• Main Cast: Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Bill Paxton, Robert Downey Jr.

Awards & Nominations:

• Saturn Award Nominee – Best Science Fiction Film – 1986