First dates can be rough. In this mind-bending action thriller from the director of Happy Death Day, they can also be deadly. Violet (Meghann Fahy, The White Lotus) is a widowed mother who has worked up the courage to go on her first date in years with a charming photographer named Henry. The cute couple’s killer chemistry is rudely interrupted by a series of anonymous drops to Violet’s phone showing a masked intruder entering her home and ordering her to follow a series of instructions. Violet must do exactly as she’s told or her loved ones will die. Her unseen tormentor’s final directive? Kill Henry.

For in-depth thoughts on Drop, please see my colleague Dom Fisher’s review from its original theatrical release here.

Video Quality

The 4K UHD Blu-Ray of Drop offers a lovely uptick in quality over the already fetching accompanying Blu-Ray, offering up a stellar experience for viewers. The expanded range of the color spectrum is one of the most endearing aspects of this disc. The Dolby Vision enriches the colors to exceptional heights when it comes to depth and natural vibrancy. The various environments, costumes, and lighting choices throughout the film will seriously impress with the nuance of the hues on display. Black levels are robust in this presentation, staying deep and inky with great detail and shadow definition. The highlights in the film are similarly more refined with whites impeccably balanced with zero instances of blooming to be found. Skin tones appear a touch more natural with healthy doses of crisp detail apparent on faces. This 4K UHD presentation truly delivers on all fronts including improvements in clarity and color. The Blu-Ray is excellent, but Universal has taken it up a notch on this latest 4K release.

Audio Quality

This disc comes equipped with a knockout Dolby Atmos presentation that brings this world to life in a breathless manner. From the beginning, the soundscape is set to deliver an expansive experience with sounds emanating from every direction. Sounds are deployed with precise directionality from the more thrilling confrontations to interpersonal moments of dialogue. Ambient details are copious and quite appealing in the rear and overhead channels. The overhead channels carry a good amount of information in relation to the other channels, which adds a nice sense of depth and space to the mix.

Song choices and the effective score saturate the room with brute force. Dialogue is presented clearly without ever being towered over by any of the competing sonic elements. The environmental noises in the pizzeria provide an all-encompassing soundscape that kicks in throughout all the speakers. The low end is engaged in a substantial way that acts like a shock to the system. Universal has ensured things sound terrific with this one. Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles are provided.

Special Features

Audio Commentary: Director Christopher Landon provides a commentary track that details the production of the film, working with the performers, capturing certain shots, and more.

A Recipe For Thrills – Making Drop: A seven-minute featurette in which the cast and crew discuss the story, the development of the characters, the direction of Christopher Landon and more.

A Palate For Panic: A five-minute exploration of the primary setting for the film and how they constructed a space to accommodate all of the action.

Killer Chemistry: A four-minute look at the two main characters and how the twists and turns of their date.

Final Thoughts

Drop is an admittedly outlandish thriller in many respects, but it leans into the ridiculous elements to deliver something truly fun. Meghann Fahy is an incredible anchor for this story, and we can only hope she continues to get juicy roles. The direction of this one keeps you engaged pretty well throughout. The story is drawn out a bit too much in stretches, but if you appreciate a tension-filled tale, you will have a good time here. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has released a 4K UHD Blu-Ray which features a gorgeous A/V presentation and a decent smattering of supplemental features. Recommended

Drop is currently available to purchase on 4K UHD Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital.

Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the 4K UHD Blu-Ray.

Disclaimer: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.