Killer's Kiss 4K UHD Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

A unique grain structure hangs over Killer's Kiss, dazzlingly precise via the encode, and quite prominent as well. The imagery swims in this low-grade film stock's effects, and it's gorgeous for it. A true 4K scan of this negative reveals every nuance in the source.

Spectacular sharpness lets Killer's Kiss breathe on this format, making full use of the resolution. It's astonishing really, considering the low budget roots, age, and overall condition (spotless). There's not a scratch left over on this negative and where possible, detail thrives. Facial texture pops in close, while the city streets look their most organic.

Dolby Vision adds further zest and life to this transfer, whether it's New York's lights or the seedier noir shadows. Gray scale is immense, best-in-class material considering the range on display. All gradients in-between vary and do so smoothly, truly flawless.

Audio

Recorded in post-production (dialog and sound effects alike), a DTS-HD mix handles the mono audio well. If anything, the dubbing method allows the dialog better quality than anything recorded on set, plus a consistency. Music struggles a touch in the upper registers, of little concern overall, an issue but a handful of times total.