Sometimes you’ve got to grab life by the lips and YANK as hard as you can.

A lot of TV stations have forgotten what “quality” means. But not Channel 62. They NEVER knew what it meant.

In the cult classic UHF, “Weird Al” Yankovic is George Newman, a daydreamer who becomes the manager of a small TV station that’s losing money as quickly as it’s losing viewers. Before long, he’s programming shows like “Stanley Spadowski’s Clubhouse,” “Wheel Of Fish” and “Raul’s Wild Kingdom.” But can Channel 62’s new popularity save it from sinister forces? To find out … don’t touch that dial!

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Video Quality

Scream Factory presents UHF with a splendid 2160p transfer in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio sourced from a 4K scan of the Original Camera Negative with Dolby Vision/HDR. This film was last released on Blu-Ray by the label in 2014 which looked nice enough for the time but left room for improvement. This new presentation serves as the ideal visual presentation for this cult classic. This transfer has done a fantastic job of eradicating virtually all print damage with barely a nick or scratch remaining. This disc is replete with delicious natural film grain which unveils so much distinct texture in the production design, the practical makeup effects, and more. This grain resolves well with nothing ever appearing clumpy or swarming even against the clear sky. This disc thrives in every locale.

The implementation of Dolby Vision unlocks a mesmerizing world of color that does not come up short in terms of depth and nuance. The new presentation reaches a level of accuracy and color detail that likely exceeds the original prints. There are great outfits and lighting design schemes that tap into the complexity of the colors on display. There is also a greater accuracy to the more muted colors within the dusty landscapes around the station. Black levels are resolute with no crush present, and highlights never get too bright. The footage in the film representing some of the in-universe stations does not hold up with particular clarity, but this stays in line with the creative intention. This is easily the best the film has looked on home entertainment, and fans will be stoked to add it to their collection.

Audio Quality

The 4K UHD Blu-Ray disc comes with a DTS-HD 2.0 Master Audio stereo track which perfectly captures the sonic ambitions of the narrative. This is not a musical, but with “Weird Al” involved you can expect at least a few songs that show up with incredible fidelity. Even with its presence, dialogue comes through with ideal clarity at all times. The track is free from blatant damage and keeps competing elements in harmony with one another. Environmental noises such as screaming children or various special effects sounds are given an important place within the mix. The low end of the track is not aggressive without the dedicated channel, but it adds texture for further prominence. Overall, Shout! Studios provides a home run audio experience for this one. English SDH subtitles are provided for those who want them.

Special Features

Audio Commentary: “Weird Al” Yankovic and Director Jay Levey provide a very thorough and entertaining commentary track in which they reminisce on the production of the film, scenes that were cut for various reasons, the performers in the film, references to other media, technical aspects of the production, and so much more that is an absolute delight to delve into for fans.

The Wonderful World of “Weird Al” Yankovic Panel: A 51-minute Comic-Con panel from 2014 hosted by Jonah Ray in which the legendary comedian discusses his career in amazing depth.

Behind The Scenes: A four-minute featurette in which the cast and creative team discuss the creation of the film.

Deleted Scenes: There are 19 minutes of unused material provided here hosted by Al who gives some context to certain moments.

Music Video – “UHF”: The four-and-a-half-minute music video is provided.

Still Gallery: A collection of photos from the production is provided.

Poster Gallery: A collection of different artwork promoting the film is provided.

Trailers: This disc provides the Teaser Trailer (0:40) and the Theatrical Trailer (1:27)

Final Thoughts

UHF finds “Weird Al” taking his unique sensibilities in the music world and transitioning them to the small screen. As expected, things can get a bit wild and downright silly, but there is never a lack of creativity. Some of the laughs feel a bit dated in execution, but most hold up for a good time. Even if the film does not match the decades of anticipation for the particular reviewer, we look forward to getting more out of it in the future. Shout Studios! has provided the film with a 4K UHD Blu-Ray release that boasts a top-tier A/V presentation and a valuable assortment of special features. Even if you already own this one on Blu-Ray, this new presentation is not to be missed. Recommended

UHF (Collector’s Edition) is currently available to purchase on 4K UHD + Blu-Ray Combo Pack.

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

Disclaimer: Shout Studios 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.