Forbidden Planet Limited Edition Blu-ray

One of the all-time greats of science-fiction cinema, Forbidden Planet elevated the genre to a whole new level, transposing Shakespeare’s The Tempest into deepest space. This film broke new ground with its iconic designs, elaborate sets, and pioneering electronic score.

Set in the 23rd century, a United Planets starship is dispatched to the distant planet of Altair IV to determine the fate of an earlier expedition. Commander John Adams (Leslie Nielsen) discovers Dr. Edward Morbius (Walter Pidgeon), his daughter Altaira (Anne Francis), and the robot Robby—the only survivors of the former crew, all of whom perished at the hands of an unseen force. Now that unseen force is moving again, and its connection to the long-dead civilization of Altair IV is revealed.

For the very first time, Forbidden Planet is presented in its original Cinemascope aspect ratio of 2.55:1 with its theatrical “Perspecta” stereo soundtrack, featuring an eye-popping brand new 4K restoration.

• Brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative by Arrow Films.
• Presented in the original 2.55:1 aspect ratio.
• Includes restored original lossless mono, restored original Perspecta stereo, and DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio options.
• Brand new audio commentary by film historians Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw.
• Newly filmed appreciation of Bebe & Louis Barron’s pioneering electronic score by historian and composer Neil Brand.

• Reversible sleeve featuring original artwork options (listed twice in source data, presented once).
• Double-sided fold-out poster.
• Collectors’ booklet containing new writing by critics Frank Collins and Johnny Mains, plus select archival material.

• Media Format: Blu-ray
• Run Time: 1 hour and 38 minutes
• Director: Fred M. Wilcox
• Actors: Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen
• Language: English
• Subtitles: Optional English subtitles for the hard of hearing
• Rating: Parental Guidance

This definitive Limited Edition Blu-ray package offers unparalleled visual quality and extensive bonus material for fans of classic science fiction cinema.