Planet of the Vampires 4K Blu-ray

Planet of the Vampires 4K Blu-ray: Mario Bava’s Sci-Fi Horror Classic Gets the 4K Treatment

November 8, 2026
Brian Gray

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Long before Alien made deep space terrifying, Mario Bava took audiences on a chilling journey to an unexplored planet where something very wrong was waiting.

In Planet of the Vampires, the crew of the spaceship Galliott responds to a distress signal from the mysterious planet Aura. But their mission quickly turns into a nightmare as crew members begin attacking one another, leaving the survivors to face an unseen force that brings paranoia, possession and deadly chaos.

Planet of the Vampires 4KDirected by genre legend Mario Bava (Blood and Black Lace), this atmospheric 1965 sci-fi horror classic has earned its place in movie history. Its striking production design, eerie atmosphere and imaginative visuals helped establish a blueprint for films like Alien and Pitch Black. Now, fans can experience the film with a stunning new 4K restoration.

A Loaded Limited Edition

This new release comes packed with extras, making it an appealing addition for collectors and longtime Bava fans. The restoration comes from the original negative, supervised by Lamberto Bava and presented in HDR/Dolby Vision.

Special features include:

  • 4K and Blu-ray presentations of both the Italian (90-minute) and English (88-minute) versions.
  • Archival audio commentary by Mario Bava expert Tim Lucas.
  • A 2024 documentary exploring the film, Bava and the relationship between gothic horror and science fiction.
  • An archival interview with Lamberto Bava.
  • A reconstructed 17-minute Super 8 version.
  • Trailer commentaries from filmmakers Joe Dante and Josh Olsen.
  • Trailers, press materials and an image gallery.

Collectors also get a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork, a limited-edition 80-page book with new writing and archival materials, and six exclusive postcards. Everything is housed in a rigid collector’s box.

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Release Details

Limited to just 3,000 copies, this edition is a great opportunity to revisit one of science fiction horror’s most influential films in a new restoration.

U.S. and Canada Release: October 20, 2026
UK Release: October 19, 2026



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