--- product_id: 123090201 title: "Weird Science (Special Edition) [Blu-ray]" price: "₱2447" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/123090201-weird-science-special-edition-blu-ray store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Weird Science (Special Edition) [Blu-ray] **Price:** ₱2447 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Weird Science (Special Edition) [Blu-ray] - **How much does it cost?** ₱2447 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/123090201-weird-science-special-edition-blu-ray) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description THEY WENT FROM ZEROES TO HEROES IN ONE FANTASTIC WEEKEND.If you can’t get a date… make one! After proving himself the king of heartfelt teen flicks with Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club, writer-director John Hughes infused the genre with a hefty dose of wacked-out sci-fi comedy in Weird Science, a film where every teenage boy’s wildest fantasies come to life.Perenially picked-on high school nerds Gary (Anthony Michael Hall, Sixteen Candles) and Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) are sick of their status at the bottom of the social food chain. Using Wyatt’s computer, the two hatch a plan to create their dream woman – and following a massive power surge, that woman unexpectedly appears in the form of Lisa (Kelly LeBrock). Gorgeous, intelligent, and blessed with limitless magic powers, Lisa makes the boys’ dreams come true… but what about Wyatt’s gun-toting psycho older brother Chet (Bill Paxton), and the two bullies (Robert Downey Jr and Vamp’s Robert Rusler) determined to put them back in their place?Inspired by EC Comics and boosted by a killer soundtrack (including the classic title theme by Oingo Boingo), Weird Science has never looked better than in this new special edition, including an exclusive extended version of the film featuring deleted scenes never released on home video before.SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTSNew restoration by Arrow Films from a 4K scan of the original negative High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the original Theatrical Version of the film (94 mins), plus seamlessly-branched exclusive Extended Version (97 mins), featuring two additional scenes newly remastered in high-definition Original lossless stereo audio, plus 5.1 DTS-HD MA surround option (theatrical version only) Original English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Edited-for-TV version of the film (SD only, 95 mins), plus comparison featurette highlighting the alternate dubs and takes Option to watch additional scenes from the Extended Version separately Newly-filmed interview with special makeup creator Craig Reardon Newly-filmed interview with editor Chris Lebenzon Newly-filmed interview with composer Ira Newborn Newly-filmed interview with supporting actor John Kapelos All-new interview with casting director Jackie Burch It’s Alive: Resurrecting Weird Science, an archive documentary featuring interviews with cast, crew and admirers, including star Anthony Michael Hall Theatrical trailers and TV spots Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tracie Ching FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Amanda Reyes Review: A Perfect ’80s-Style Sci-Fi Comedy — Kelly LeBrock at Her Iconic Best - Weird Science hits that magical sweet spot between goofy, inventive, and endlessly fun — and Kelly LeBrock is absolutely iconic in it. She’s literally the embodiment of every teenage boy’s dream in the wackiest, most delightful way. What keeps me watching again are the laugh-out-loud moments, the creative special effects, and the way the movie perfectly captures that “right time, right place” 1980s spirit. It’s equal parts absurd and charming, with just the right dose of sci-fi fantasy and teen comedy. Forty years later, it still holds up for its quirky humor, imaginative premise, and pure nostalgia. If you love retro flicks that don’t take themselves too seriously and still get the concept just right, this one’s an easy five-star classic. Review: This review pertains to the special edition blu-ray by Arrow Video - The 1985 PG-13 teen comedy "Weird Science" followed on the heels of writer/director John Hughes' acclaimed directorial efforts "Sixteen Candles" (1984) and "The Breakfast Club" which were big successes both critically and financially. "Weird Science" did well at the box office but at the time received a more mixed critical reception than his prior two films. It is definitely nowhere near as thematically serious as "Sixteen Candles" or "The Breakfast Club" were. "Weird Scrience" did show a different side of John Hughes in that he was not afraid to just kick back and have zany fun. The cast is excellent with the sadly deceased Bill Paxton in my opinion stealing the movie with a scene chewing performance as Chet. Kelly LeBrock as the dream woman created in a computer by the two male teen leads is positively gorgeous, enticing, vivacious, luminous and incredibly sexy while also delivering an excellent performance in her own right. Her body is a true work of art! Anthony Michael Hall is just as good as he was in John Hughes' previous two films and he is matched step for step by Ilan Michael-Smith. "Weird Science" is definitely a product of its time but has aged well in terms of its overall comedy and approach in my opinion. Universal initially brought "Weird Science" to DVD back in 2008 in a decent special edition. The film made its blu-ray debut back in 2013 which mirrored the DVD release's special features but upgrading the picture quality to HD of course. Sadly though the HD transfer done for the DVD release is what was used for the first blu-ray which by 2013 was sorely lacking and had huge room for improvement. Arrow Video in 2019 came to the rescue with a new special edition blu-ray release of the film which presents it in style with a huge upgrade in picture quality over the original blu-ray. Arrow Video for their edition oversaw a brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negative in the film's theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1 utilizing the AVC codec at a very high bit rate staying in the mid to upper 30's for the most part. Simply put the film looks amazing on this new blu-ray. Detail is markedly increased and colors look fantastic and natural. Contrast and black levels look close to perfect. No digital tinkering was done so the film retains its natural grain structure. Arrow Video's transfer blows away Universal's initial blu-ray without breaking a sweat. Audio is presented in 2 channel master audio sounding clear and punchy with dialogue levels coming through very clear. English subtitles are included for the hearing impaired. As far as extra content goes, the new disc offers 3 different cuts of the film including the theatrical cut (94 min.), an extended cut (96 min. 36 sec.) and the television cut (94 min. 6 sec.). Both the theatrical and extended cuts are from the 4K restoration and presented in widescreen whereas the television cut is in 1.33:1 standard definition full frame. The extended cut consists of 2 extra scenes which I am not sure why they were cut out other than to perhaps tighten the movie up a bit more. The television cut also can be watched using a picture in picture option to see how alternate lines of dialogue and censoring techniques were used to make the PG-13 teen sex comedy conform to at the time more restrictive television standards. The rest of the extraa are as follows: - Additional Scenes (2m 45s, HD) These are the two scenes that are found in the extended version of the film. - Casting Weird Science (6m 3s, HD) A all-new interview with casting director Jackie Burch, explaining how the film’s ensemble cast was assembled. - Dino the Greek (6m 55s, HD) A newly filmed interview with actor John Kapelos on his experience playing Dino in the film. - Chet Happens (19m 38s, HD) A newly filmed interview with special makeup effects creator Craig Reardon on how the infamous “Chet-blob” was created. - Fantasy and Microchips (10m 46s, HD) A newly filmed interview with editor Chris Lebenzon on his experience cutting the film together. - Ira Newborn Makes the Score (13m 43s, HD) A newly filmed interview with composer Ira Newborn on his experiences working with director John Hughes and producer Joel Silver. - It’s Alive! Resurrecting Weird Science (16m 41s, SD) An archival featurette produced for the film’s 2008 DVD release, featuring interviews with cast, crew, and admirers, including Anthony Michael Hall. - Theatrical Teaser (2m 37s, HD, 1.33:1) - Theatrical Trailer (1m 34s, SD, 1.33:1) - TV Spots (1m 1s, SD, 1.33:1) - Radio Spots (4m 50s, SD) - Image Galleries Shooting Script (133 images) Production Stills (119 images) Poster and Video Art (22 images) The film comes in a slip case featuring newly commissioned cover art. The actual sleeve can be flipped around to have the original poster art too. Lastly a 43 page booklet is also included with additional critical insight into the film as well as its production. While the lack of any commentary tracks is a little bit disappointing, Arrow Video's special edition of "Weird Science" is superb in every way. The new 4K restoration is a thing of beauty and the new extras are plentiful and informative with the prior DVD and blu-ray extras being ported over too. Fans should pick this new blu-ray edition up without any hesitation. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07R9HZDR3 | | Actors | Anthony Michael Hall, Bill Paxton, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock, Robert Downey Jr | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,645 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #550 in Comedy (Movies & TV) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (9,640) | | Director | John Hughes | | MPAA rating | PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) | | Media Format | Anamorphic, Dolby, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.89 ounces | | Release date | July 23, 2019 | | Run time | 1 hour and 34 minutes | | Studio | Arrow Video | | Subtitles: | English | ## Product Details - **Format:** Anamorphic, Dolby, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen - **Genre:** Comedy - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 34 minutes ## Images ![Weird Science (Special Edition) [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Er7aFNc6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Perfect ’80s-Style Sci-Fi Comedy — Kelly LeBrock at Her Iconic Best *by N***S on August 26, 2025* Weird Science hits that magical sweet spot between goofy, inventive, and endlessly fun — and Kelly LeBrock is absolutely iconic in it. She’s literally the embodiment of every teenage boy’s dream in the wackiest, most delightful way. What keeps me watching again are the laugh-out-loud moments, the creative special effects, and the way the movie perfectly captures that “right time, right place” 1980s spirit. It’s equal parts absurd and charming, with just the right dose of sci-fi fantasy and teen comedy. Forty years later, it still holds up for its quirky humor, imaginative premise, and pure nostalgia. If you love retro flicks that don’t take themselves too seriously and still get the concept just right, this one’s an easy five-star classic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This review pertains to the special edition blu-ray by Arrow Video *by M***7 on July 28, 2019* The 1985 PG-13 teen comedy "Weird Science" followed on the heels of writer/director John Hughes' acclaimed directorial efforts "Sixteen Candles" (1984) and "The Breakfast Club" which were big successes both critically and financially. "Weird Science" did well at the box office but at the time received a more mixed critical reception than his prior two films. It is definitely nowhere near as thematically serious as "Sixteen Candles" or "The Breakfast Club" were. "Weird Scrience" did show a different side of John Hughes in that he was not afraid to just kick back and have zany fun. The cast is excellent with the sadly deceased Bill Paxton in my opinion stealing the movie with a scene chewing performance as Chet. Kelly LeBrock as the dream woman created in a computer by the two male teen leads is positively gorgeous, enticing, vivacious, luminous and incredibly sexy while also delivering an excellent performance in her own right. Her body is a true work of art! Anthony Michael Hall is just as good as he was in John Hughes' previous two films and he is matched step for step by Ilan Michael-Smith. "Weird Science" is definitely a product of its time but has aged well in terms of its overall comedy and approach in my opinion. Universal initially brought "Weird Science" to DVD back in 2008 in a decent special edition. The film made its blu-ray debut back in 2013 which mirrored the DVD release's special features but upgrading the picture quality to HD of course. Sadly though the HD transfer done for the DVD release is what was used for the first blu-ray which by 2013 was sorely lacking and had huge room for improvement. Arrow Video in 2019 came to the rescue with a new special edition blu-ray release of the film which presents it in style with a huge upgrade in picture quality over the original blu-ray. Arrow Video for their edition oversaw a brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negative in the film's theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1 utilizing the AVC codec at a very high bit rate staying in the mid to upper 30's for the most part. Simply put the film looks amazing on this new blu-ray. Detail is markedly increased and colors look fantastic and natural. Contrast and black levels look close to perfect. No digital tinkering was done so the film retains its natural grain structure. Arrow Video's transfer blows away Universal's initial blu-ray without breaking a sweat. Audio is presented in 2 channel master audio sounding clear and punchy with dialogue levels coming through very clear. English subtitles are included for the hearing impaired. As far as extra content goes, the new disc offers 3 different cuts of the film including the theatrical cut (94 min.), an extended cut (96 min. 36 sec.) and the television cut (94 min. 6 sec.). Both the theatrical and extended cuts are from the 4K restoration and presented in widescreen whereas the television cut is in 1.33:1 standard definition full frame. The extended cut consists of 2 extra scenes which I am not sure why they were cut out other than to perhaps tighten the movie up a bit more. The television cut also can be watched using a picture in picture option to see how alternate lines of dialogue and censoring techniques were used to make the PG-13 teen sex comedy conform to at the time more restrictive television standards. The rest of the extraa are as follows: - Additional Scenes (2m 45s, HD) These are the two scenes that are found in the extended version of the film. - Casting Weird Science (6m 3s, HD) A all-new interview with casting director Jackie Burch, explaining how the film’s ensemble cast was assembled. - Dino the Greek (6m 55s, HD) A newly filmed interview with actor John Kapelos on his experience playing Dino in the film. - Chet Happens (19m 38s, HD) A newly filmed interview with special makeup effects creator Craig Reardon on how the infamous “Chet-blob” was created. - Fantasy and Microchips (10m 46s, HD) A newly filmed interview with editor Chris Lebenzon on his experience cutting the film together. - Ira Newborn Makes the Score (13m 43s, HD) A newly filmed interview with composer Ira Newborn on his experiences working with director John Hughes and producer Joel Silver. - It’s Alive! Resurrecting Weird Science (16m 41s, SD) An archival featurette produced for the film’s 2008 DVD release, featuring interviews with cast, crew, and admirers, including Anthony Michael Hall. - Theatrical Teaser (2m 37s, HD, 1.33:1) - Theatrical Trailer (1m 34s, SD, 1.33:1) - TV Spots (1m 1s, SD, 1.33:1) - Radio Spots (4m 50s, SD) - Image Galleries Shooting Script (133 images) Production Stills (119 images) Poster and Video Art (22 images) The film comes in a slip case featuring newly commissioned cover art. The actual sleeve can be flipped around to have the original poster art too. Lastly a 43 page booklet is also included with additional critical insight into the film as well as its production. While the lack of any commentary tracks is a little bit disappointing, Arrow Video's special edition of "Weird Science" is superb in every way. The new 4K restoration is a thing of beauty and the new extras are plentiful and informative with the prior DVD and blu-ray extras being ported over too. Fans should pick this new blu-ray edition up without any hesitation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nerds create a bombshell lady. *by R***E on August 31, 2025* These two nerds create a bombshell lady with one guy's brother's computer. It's a funny movie. The lady goes with the nerds to there high school and acts like she's their gal and it blows other students minds away. Great movie. It's a classic to watch. ## Frequently Bought Together - Weird Science (Special Edition) [Blu-ray] - Sixteen Candles [Blu-ray] - The Breakfast Club - 30th Anniversary Edition [Blu-ray] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/123090201-weird-science-special-edition-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/123090201-weird-science-special-edition-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*