Yes, you read that right. Scream Factory is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the classic George A. Romero film Day of the Dead with an announcement that the original film elements of the movie have been found. That means that they’re busy scanning them for an upcoming 4K restoration.

Here’s what they had to say about the occasion.

This long-awaited discovery marks an exciting new chapter in the film’s legacy, just in time for its milestone anniversary. As Romero’s chilling vision turns 40, Scream Factory is proud to honor its legacy with the care and craftsmanship it has long deserved.

Jeff Roland, Producer & Manager of Video Production at Shout!, said “I was ecstatic after finally locating it and can’t wait to begin the restoration process so this all-time classic can finally be presented in all of its gory glory. I would like to acknowledge the following people who helped along the way: Jessica Ronderos and Chad Wiley of Deluxe, Steve Johnson, Ashley Franks-McGill and Jeffrey Flam of Duplitech, Diane Levine of Lionsgate, and Debbie Zamiska of Fotokem.”

From the vaults of the undead to the hands of the living, Day of the Dead is crawling back and will be more terrifying than ever. Stay tuned… if you dare.

There’s no word on when the 4K restoration will be completed, but it wouldn’t be wrong to assume it’s a 2026 release at some point.

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