SECOND SIGHT Gives Its Signature Limited Edition Treatment to Brandon Cronenberg's POSSESSOR!
The Cronenberg name is as synonymous with horror as almost any other namesake, and for good reason. Not only is David Cronenberg one of the modern masters of the genre, but his son, Brandon Cronenberg has become a second force in the family to reckon with. While last year’s Infinity Pool landed on many (including ours) best-of lists last year, it is Possessor that most folks will associate with Cronenberg progeny. Now, the amazing team at Second Sight Films (who have been absolutely crushing boutique physical media) is giving this landmark film the white glove treatment with their signature hard-case collector’s edition set releasing March 18, 2024!
If you’re familiar with Second Sight’s work, you’ll know that they simply do not settle for anything less than the best in terms of presentation and quality. Not only do their films receive the kind of restoration and care they deserve, but they also create compelling packages that go far beyond the simple lobby cards and scratch the academic itch so many film fans have when exploring the broader themes of their favorite films. Check out the details from the press release below, and we hope to cover this release for review in the Collector’s Crypt!
Visionary director Brandon Cronenberg's ‘terrifying sci-fi horror freak-out’ (The Guardian) Possessor garnered international acclaim on its 2020 release from critics and audiences alike and now, masters in the field, Second Sight Films work their magic with a brand-new Limited Dual Edition 4K UHD/Blu -ray Box set due for release alongside Standard Edition releases on 4K UHD and Blu-ray, on 18 March 2024.
The must-own Limited Edition is presented in a stunning rigid slipcase, featuring new artwork by Marko Manev, along with a 120-page book featuring extensive behind-the-scenes gallery, script-to-screen comparisons and new essays. The UHD and Blu-ray discs both include the main feature and bonus features and the UHD is presented in Dolby Vision HDR approved by the director himself and cinematographer Karim Hussain. There’s special features galore, including a commentary, new interviews with Brandon Cronenberg, Karim Hussain and Rob Cotterill, plus an FX show and tell with Dan Martin and loads more, please see full list below.
Special Features
• Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on both discs
• UHD presented in Dolby Vision HDR approved by director Brandon Cronenberg and cinematographer Karim
Hussain
• New audio commentary with Brandon Cronenberg, producer Rob Cotterill, Karim Hussain and Special Effects
Artist Dan Martin
• This Unfamiliar Life: a new interview with Brandon Cronenberg
• Inside the Machine: a new interview with Karim Hussain
• Feel the Real: a new interview with Rob Cotterill
• Disassociating from Mind and Body: Zoë Rose Smith on Possessor
• Camera Test Footage
• FX Show and Tell with Dan Martin
• Archive featurette: A Heightened World - A Look at Possessor
• Archive featurette: Identity Crisis - Bringing Possessor to Life
• Archive featurette: The Joy of Practical - The Effects of Possessor
• Deleted Scenes
• Short Film: Please Speak Continuously and Describe Your Experiences as They Come to You
• Trailer
Limited Edition Contents
• Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Marko Manev
• 120-page book featuring extensive behind the scenes gallery, script-to-screen comparisons, new essays by
Stacey Abbott, Anton Bitel, Jon Towlson and Heather Wixson
• Six collectors' art cards
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