Carnival of Souls: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Carnival of Souls from The Criterion Collection is a restored Blu-ray special edition of the cult horror film. Its listed extras include a commentary, interviews, a video essay, documentary material and an essay, making this a feature-rich edition for viewers interested in the film’s production and history.

At a glance

The listing describes a new restored 4K digital transfer with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Extras include selected-scene commentary, a new interview with Dana Gould, a video essay and archival or location-focused features.
The film follows a woman haunted by an apparition after surviving a drag-racing accident.

Price

$38.89Save 24%

Reference price: ~~$50.95~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed special features offer substantial material beyond the feature, including commentary, deleted scenes, outtakes and a locations update.
English subtitles are listed alongside the English-language presentation.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	Blu-ray, Restored, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language	English
Colour	Color
Runtime	1 hour and 18 minutes
Number of discs	1
Release date	12 July 2016
Model number	35425798

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 77.11 Grams

What to know before buying

Customer feedback reports that some people find the disc frustrating to play. The listing does not specify player compatibility or explain the reported issue, so consider this if reliable playback is a priority.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking a restored Blu-ray edition of Carnival of Souls with film-related extras.
Collectors interested in commentary, deleted scenes, production context and location history.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc. The listed format is Blu-ray.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 577 ratings

5 stars81%81%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars1%1%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback describes the film as a classic with a strong creepy atmosphere, and reports appreciation for the extras and picture and sound quality. Some customers also find it frustrating to play. That playback concern may matter to buyers who want a dependable disc experience, while the positive comments are consistent with the edition’s listed restoration and extensive supplementary material. Ratings are mostly five-star, but the overall distribution also includes lower ratings.

Positive themes

Customers praise the film as a classic and describe its atmosphere as creepy.
Feedback appreciates the special features and reports good picture and sound quality.

Negative themes

Some customers report frustration with playback.

Mixed feedback

Customer feedback describes the edition as reasonably priced and worth the investment, while playback experiences are not uniformly positive.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in this edition?

The listing describes one Blu-ray disc with a restored transfer and special features including commentary, interviews, a video essay, deleted scenes, outtakes, location material and a trailer.

Does this release include English subtitles?

Yes. English is listed as the subtitle language.

Is this a 4K UHD release?

No. The supplied format identifies it as Blu-ray, although the listing describes the transfer as restored in 4K.