Finally, a company like Shout decides to release an amazing collector's edition of this true cult classic.The transfer on this blu ray truly does look stunning.It took me a minute to process just how good the movie actually looked.I'm so used to VHS, standard cable television broadcasts and subpar DVD transfers.This new blu showcases just how amazing the photography in the film actually is.Very evocative depth, with its brazen, apocalyptic browns and tans, to its rich and bright contrasts of brilliant oranges and deep blues.This is the first transfer that has actually been worthy of the amazing production Albert Pyun and company were able to pull together with little to no money and very little time.

Cyborg was famously cobbled together with sets, costumes, and props from abandoned productions of Masters of the Universe 2 and a Spider-Man movie Cannon films were slated to make.Financing fell through, some licensing issues arose and bam.Cannon Films were caught between a rock and...another rock.So instead of wasting away all that time, money and effort that was already allotted for the previous productions, Cannon hired Albert Pyun to throw together a script that utilized some of the same themes and atmosphere, but something that turned out to be completely different.Cyborg was born of their previous failings and I have to say, 30 years later and this movie still holds up, at least to this viewer.It's actually better than it ever has been before.I seen things I've never even noticed before, after 60+ viewings.All because of the aspect ratio and clarity that is presented here.The soundtrack sounds great too!Very nice sound mix on this one.I also heard things in there that I never noticed before.I was just completely immersed with the amazing picture and sound.Watching on a large screen with surround sound was the most enjoyable viewing of this movie I've ever had.It was exciting!

And bonus features!I've gotta say, this include a bit more than I initially expected when Shout announced they were releasing this title.There's a descent-sized "making of" documentary that clocks in at 30 mins, with interviews with director Albert Pyun, Deborah Richter, Vincent Klyn (super chill, all around rad guy) and various crew, including the cinematographer (again, AMAZING photography in this movie!) and the set designer.All very interesting with their amount of enthusiasm and input.

Also includes a quick featurette with the company that did the special/visual effects, who subsequently had just finished up on James Cameron's The Terminator prior to hopping on to Cyborg.

Sadly, there is no "Director's Cut" version available on this new release, though I never personally expected it to be included.There is only a VERY ROUGH workprint cut of the movie on VHS tape and there's no actual film elements to be able to get a descent transfer off of.This is indeed sad, I know, but you can always do what I did and hunt down the Misery Edition DVD or Blu Ray to see that version.

Also includes newly commissioned artwork exclusive to this release, a slipcover (for the first 3 months only) and the Shout/Scream Factory staple; reversible sleeve with original cover art on the reverse side.Packaging and actual disc looks great.

If you are a Cyborg fan, you NEED this new release.The transfer alone is worth the money.And as of right now while I'm writing this, it is DIRT cheap on Amazon.I'm even more excited about it because of the great deal I got it for.So snag it up while it's at an amazing price with the slipcover!

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