: Unlike the standard 1.85:1 widescreen version seen in theaters and on Blu-ray, "open matte" reveals more of the image at the top and bottom of the frame.
, which fills modern widescreen TVs completely without the black "letterbox" bars found on the Blu-ray. Why Fans Seek This Version More Visual Detail: The Terminator 1984 Open Matte 720p WEB-DL -CM-...
Critics from Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb praise its relentless pacing and "near-perfect B-movie" execution. : Unlike the standard 1
In an "Open Matte" version, those black bars are removed to reveal the extra image at the top and bottom that was originally hidden. In an "Open Matte" version, those black bars
720p is a standard high-definition resolution. While lower than 1080p or 4K, it is often preferred by collectors for older films to avoid the "waxy" look of over-processed 4K remasters.
Shows more of the "hidden" image at the top and bottom of the frame.