Watch Out, Baby! Second Sight Films Gives "THE COFFEE TABLE" A Killer Limited Edition Release!
What’s the most nervous you’ve ever been watching a movie? Was it when the kids were hiding in the kitchen from the raptors in “Jurassic Park?” Or how about the 2/3s of the movie “Green Room?” There’s no question that these, and other films have kept genre fans on their edges of their seats with sweaty palms and white knuckles, but few films have as much sustained, uncomfortable tension than Caye Casas’ “The Coffee Table.” It’s almost impossible to describe the film without giving away the huge “make or break” twist that happens in the first act, but trust us when we say that this movie puts the dark in dark comedy.
We aren’t the only ones that find the ingenuity in this dark, and dreadfully bleak comedy as the fine folks over at Second Sight Films, arguably the best boutique label out there, are giving “The Coffee Table” one of their signature Limited Edition Blu-Ray release on April 28, 2025! As is usually the case, these Limited Edtion sets include a wealth of special features and a book of accompanying essays that offer further exploration of a film’s themes, legacy, and content. You can pre-order your copy NOW over at Second Sight’s website, and we hope to bring you our review closer to release!
From The Press Release
Make room for The Coffee Table (aka La mesita del comedor), a wickedly original horror from Spain, helmed by Caye Casas (Killing God) who also co-wrote with Cristina Borobia (RIP). The film certainly made a big noise and had stomachs churning on its original release and is now set for pride of place in your home, as Second Sight Films announce a fantastic new Limited Edition Blu-ray release this Spring.
The Coffee Table has been described as ‘Horror film of the year… one of the most distressing nightmares of recent horror cinema’ (El Mundo, Spain) and ‘A genre-leaping marvel… a farce… a melodrama, now a tragedy… uproariously funny until it is not at all’ (Projected Figures) and is now set for a collector’s edition makeover. The set will come complete with a new audio commentary, new interviews with the director, actors and many more as well as two of Caye Casas’ short films. The stunning set is presented in a rigid slipcase with new artwork by Luke Headland and a 120-page book with new essays. It will be released on 28 April 2025 alongside a Standard Edition Blu-ray version.
David Pareja (Amigo) and Estefanía de los Santos (Jaulas) give gobsmackingly brilliant performances as Jesus and María, a couple going through a tough time in their relationship, following the recent arrival of their newborn son. The fiery pair are struggling with the pressures that a new baby brings and their bickering only amplifies on a shopping trip to buy furniture that’s about to change their lives forever.
What begins as a simple disagreement over which coffee table to buy quickly descends into a shocking and tragic event that will rip their lives apart.
The film, co-starring Josep Maria Riera, Claudia Riera and Eduardo Antuña promises an excruciatingly uncomfortable and harrowing experience, with a darker-than-dark sense of humour.
Sit down with The Coffee Table for a fantastically horrifying feature that you’ll never forget and will certainly want to make the centre piece of your collection.
Special Features
New audio commentary by Zoë Rose Smith and Amber T
What Scares Us the Most: a new interview with Director Caye Casas
A Sensory Journey: a new interview with Actor David Pareja
We Are All Nuts: a new interview with Actor Estefanía de los Santos
Natural Oppression: a new interview with Director of Photography Alberto Morago
Postpartum: Rebecca Sayce on The Coffee Table
Caye Casas short films: RIP and Nada S.A
Limited Edition Contents
Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Luke Headland
120-page book with new essays by Anton Bitel, Jennie Kermode, Joe Lipsett, Shelagh Rowan-Legg, Josh Slater-Williams and Dolores Quintana plus storyboard comparisons
6 collectors' art cards
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