The new trailer of one of the most classics out there was made as a promo for a new “Christmas Edition” Blu-ray and 4K digital release of the film. Watch the formal Fox recut trailer of Die Hard.
As Christmas Eve gets closer, this is the time to be reminded of one of the most Christmas related movies at all times: Die Hard (1988). When John McClane, officer of the NYPD, tries to save his wife Holly Gennaro and several others that were taken hostage by German terrorist Hans Gruber during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.
The film was shot on the Panavision Panaflex Gold made in 1976 long time ago before the digital age. For more tech spec check out the image below (taken from IMDB movie page).
“Die Hard” in 4K
Anyway, a few days ago Fox released the new recut trailer as a promo for a new 30th Anniversary Christmas Edition Blu-ray and digital and 4K UHD release for the film. You can now watch the movie on Amazon, iTunes and platforms. Links are under the YouTube trailer.
The new trailer
The trailer looks hilarious and very well re-edited. As filmmakers we can be aspired and learn from this, how to recut trailers in order to deliver a whole new meaning of the story. As stated by Deadline Hollywood:” The film continues to stir debate about whether it’s really a “Christmas movie.” However, the trailer tries to convince us that this is a family movie, and according to the re-cut, it is.
The film continues to stir debate about whether it’s really a Christmas movie
Deadline Hollywood
Watch the trailer below. If you like John McClane smashing bad guys, you are definitely going to love this. Turn your speakers up and enjoy the Christmas spirit:
