Nightmare Alley: The Criterion Collection 4K UHD

Nightmare Alley: The Criterion Collection 4K UHD presents Guillermo del Toro’s film in theatrical and extended director’s-cut versions, with two 4K UHD discs and two Blu-rays listed. It suits viewers who want both cuts and a substantial set of supplemental features, but confirm the disc configuration and playback setup before buying.

At a glance

Includes the theatrical version and a new 159-minute black-and-white extended director’s cut, according to the description.
The two 4K UHD discs are described as presenting the films in Dolby Vision HDR.
Listed extras include a new audio commentary, documentary, introduction, conversations, trailers, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, descriptive audio, and an essay.

Price

$29.98Save 50%

Reference price: ~~$59.95~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two film versions and both 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs are listed, offering more viewing options than a single-cut 4K release.
The listed supplemental material includes commentary and several conversations with Guillermo del Toro and collaborators.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Format and content
Media format	4K
Genre	Noir, Drama
Director	Guillermo del Toro
Language	English
Runtime	2 hours and 30 minutes
Aspect ratio	1.85:1
Rating	Unrated (Not Rated)
Release date	October 28, 2025

Listed dimensions
Dimensions listed	1 x 1 x 1 inches; 7.2 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives the theatrical runtime as 2 hours and 30 minutes, while separately describing a 159-minute extended director’s cut. The listing also calls the extended cut a 2025 version and gives the release date as October 28, 2025. Confirm the selected edition’s disc contents and version details before purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers who want both the theatrical cut and an extended director’s cut in one release.
Collectors interested in Criterion supplements and both UHD and Blu-ray discs.

Less suited to

Buyers who only want a single cut or do not need the listed supplemental materials.
Viewers without a 4K UHD playback setup who are choosing this edition specifically for its 4K presentation.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 83 ratings

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4 stars17%17%
3 stars2%2%
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1 star3%3%

Customer feedback describes the movie’s quality positively, including a customer who called it a favorite movie of 2021. Value for money is mixed, with some customers considering it worth the purchase and others dissatisfied. The two cuts and supplemental discs may matter to collectors, while buyers focused mainly on the film itself may weigh the mixed value opinions differently.

Positive themes

Customers describe the movie’s quality positively.

Mixed feedback

Customers express mixed views about value for money.

Frequently asked questions

What versions of Nightmare Alley are listed?

The description lists the theatrical version and a 159-minute black-and-white extended director’s cut. It also lists a 2 hours and 30 minutes runtime, so check the selected edition’s details if runtime or cut length matters.

What discs are included?

The description states that the edition has two 4K UHD discs and two Blu-rays containing the films and special features.

What presentation and audio details are listed?

The 4K UHD films are listed with Dolby Vision HDR. The extended cut is described with a 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and the theatrical version with Dolby Atmos.