God Told Me To Blu-ray Screenshots (Patreon)

[Note: The 4K disc is giving me fits. Can't rip it. The Blu-ray shots will have to suffice for this one. Sorry]

Video

Another dazzling full 4K restoration from Blue Underground treats this mid-'70s low-budget effort with immense care. The vibrant color saturation makes primaries glow, including flesh tones. Dolby Vision invigorates every hue, the density outstanding and the purity stellar. Whether it's the city's yellow cabs or the simple decor in an apartment, vividness doesn't stop. A detectable digital tint (slightly teal) hangs over the imagery. It's slight.

Precise grain replication leaves no artifacts behind, leaving the film stock clear and its natural detail flush. Facial texture galore pops when in close. New York's skyline is preserved as it was at the time, every building visible when the camera finds them. Incredible resolution gives God Told Me To a better-than-new appearance since the print doesn't show a single scratch or dent.

Low-key contrast spares the brightest whites from blinding peaks, if still reaching a hefty tier. Watered down black levels represent the original film stock more than this master. There's enough depth to go around.

Audio

Dolby Atmos (with DTS-HD 5.1 and mono options) brings the city life, whether that's major traffic jams, bullets reverberating into the rears, or the spectacular parade flushing every speaker. It's organic, naturally taking the vintage audio track and widening the available soundtrack. Discrete effects sound as if they were always there. During the finale, a building collapses, making sure the overheads see plenty use.

Fidelity isn't modern - that much is evident. There's no range or bass to speak of. Dialog sounds rather raw through the strained treble. Gunshots flatten. This is all to be expected.