The Andromeda Strain 4K Limited Edition Blu-ray $50 | Releases May 13 Preorder at Amazon The classic 1971 sci-fi thriller The Andromeda Strain is still heralded as one of the most influential films (and books) in the genre. The adaptation of Michael Crichton's beloved novel blended realistic biological and medical science with fictional concepts, sci-fi visuals, and suspenseful action in new and exciting ways. Soon, you'll be able to revisit the movie with The Andromeda 4K Limited Edition Blu-ray launching on May 13.Preorders are available for $50 at Amazon--though we wouldn't be surprised to see this price drop ahead of release. And with Amazon's preorder price guarantee, you'll be charged the lowest price offered during the preorder window when your Blu-ray ships. The Andromeda Strain 4K Limited Edition Blu-ray $50 | Releases May 13 The Andromeda Strain 4K Limited Edition features a new 4K restoration of the movie based on the original camera negatives and lossless original audio, with support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision. A set of bonus art cards and a slipcase are also included, along with a long list of bonus features you'll find outlined below. Preorder at Amazon The Andromeda Strain 4K Limited Edition Special FeaturesAudio commentary by critic Bryan ReesmanA New Strain of Science Fiction, an appreciation by critic Kim NewmanThe Andromeda Strain: Making the Film, an archive featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring interviews with director Robert Wise and screenwriter Nelson GiddingA Portrait of Michael Crichton, an archival featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring an interview with author Michael CrichtonCinescript Gallery, highlights from the annotated and illustrated shooting script by Nelson GiddingTheatrical trailer, TV spots and radio spotsImage galleryIllustrated collectors booklet featuring writing by Peter Tonguette and select archive materialReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Corey BrickleyDirected by Robert Wise, The Andromeda Strain is based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. The film follows a group of scientists who are called in to examine a government satellite that crashlands just outside a small town in New Mexico, mysteriously killing almost every citizen within minutes. The scientists discover the satellite carried a lethal extraterrestrial virus, dubbed "The Andromeda Strain," and now must find a way to contain and destroy it before it can spread. The film and novel versions are credited with establishing the "techno-thriller" subgenre of science fiction.Continue Reading at GameSpot
