Action-thriller classic The Substitute (1996) explodes onto 4K UHD and Blu-ray!

Shale (Tom Berenger), a battle-scarred mercenary, finds that the war has moved closer to home when his girlfriend is attacked by a ruthless band of teenagers. Determined to root out this menace, Shale goes undercover at a local high school. Posing as a teacher, he and his team of mercenaries set a trap to catch the ringleaders in this explosive thriller from director Robert Mandel ( School Ties ).

Also starring Ernie Hudson, Diane Venora, Glenn Plummer, Marc Anthony, and Luis Guzmán.

This exclusive individually numbered Limited Edition release includes the film on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray, a 449 x 665mm poster, housed in a Hardcase.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

Disc One: 4K UHD

2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation on 4K UHD (Dolby Vision / HDR10) of a 4K restoration of the Original Theatrical Cut

Power Achieved is Power Perceived: Director Robert Mandel on The Substitute

Color Grade is in Session

Bullet Points: Storyboard to Film Exploration

Theatrical Trailer

Aspect Ratio 1.85:1

Audio: English Dolby Atmos

Optional English HOH Subtitles

Disc Two: Blu-ray

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the Original Theatrical Cut

Theatrical Trailer

Aspect Ratio 1.85:1

Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Stereo

Optional English HOH Subtitles

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