At the time of writing this article, Charles B. Pierce’s 1972 film The Legend of Boggy Creek is not yet available on Blu-ray, but that will soon change thanks to a restoration that the George Eastman Museum is currently working on. Observer-Reporter brought the news to our attention earlier this year, teasing a 4K restoration that’ll arrive in theaters and on Blu-ray.
The site noted, “Pamela Pierce Barcelou (the director’s daughter) has partnered with the George Eastman Museum to restore “The Legend of Boggy Creek” in 4K resolution for an eventual Blu-Ray and theatrical release. This will be the first time the film has been seen in its proper, Techniscope format since the original theatrical release.”
They added, “The restoration is being performed using the original negative from Technicolor and original prints. The elements will also be stored and cared for by museum.”
The fully restored/remastered version of the film will premiere June 14, 2019 at the historic Perot Theatre in Texarkana, TX, and you can preview the restoration below.
