For the best experience with this Open Matte version:
If you’ve only seen the widescreen Blu-ray, the Open Matte version of The Terminator is a fascinating alternate experience. This 1080p WEB-DL retains the Dolby Digital Plus track (solid dynamics for a 1984 mix) and opens the frame vertically. The Terminator 1984 Open Matte 1080p WEB-DL DDP...
In 2024, James Cameron supervised a 4K remaster (released on digital and physical). It looks fantastic in terms of color saturation and HDR (High Dynamic Range). However, he chose to crop the image differently, often favoring the 1.85:1 ratio. Additionally, the 4K version has DNR (Digital Noise Reduction), which scrubs away some of the beautiful 1984 film grain. For the best experience with this Open Matte
This indicates the source is a 1920x1080 resolution digital file downloaded directly from a web source (likely a high-quality streaming or broadcast master) rather than a retail Blu-ray, which usually only carries the widescreen cut. It looks fantastic in terms of color saturation