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I’m slowly making my way through the exhaustive supplements, but can honestly say that the care put into the gorgeous and insightful hardcover book, the script, the beautiful transfer, and the inclusion of the China Lake, so far make SS’s deluxe Hitcher set my disc of the year.

Their Facebook account confirmed a House of the Devil BD as "coming soon".

They teased The Coffee Table for 2025 on Facebook. Whatever. So long as upgrades for Southern Comfort and Possession are coming, too.

...and Assault on Precinct 13!

Possession 4K has been confirmed, FWIW. In fact, they posted about it in August 2023, so guessing it'll appear in the new year. Still waiting for Titane though, and others that were promised (Dead Man's Shoes, The House of the Devil).

4K editions of The Brood and Scanners announced:

The Brood
A new 4K restoration approved by Director David Cronenberg
Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on both discs
UHD presented in HDR with Dolby Vision
New audio commentary by Martyn Conterio and Kat Ellinger
Audio commentary by William Beard
Meet the Carveths: an interview with Actors Art Hindle & Cindy Hinds by Fangoria Editor Chris Alexander
Producing the Brood: an interview with Executive Producer Pierre David
Look of Rage: an interview with Cinematographer Mark Irwin
Scoring the Brood: an interview with Composer Howard Shore
Character for Cronenberg: an interview with Actor Robert A Silverman
Anger Management: Cronenberg's Brood and the Shapes of Cinematic Rage - a video essay by Leigh Singer
Cronenberg - The Early Years: an archival interview with David Cronenberg

Limited Edition Contents:
Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi
120-page book with new essays by Jenn Adams, William Beard, Craig Ian Mann, Carolyn Mauricette, Shelagh Rowan-Legg, Amber T, Alexandra West and Scott Wilson
6 collectors' art cards


Scanners
New 4K restoration approved by Director David Cronenberg
Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on both discs
UHD presented in HDR with Dolby Vision
New audio commentary by Caelum Vatnsdal
Audio commentary by William Beard
My Art Keeps Me Sane: an interview with Actor Stephen Lack
Method in his Madness: an interview with Actor Michael Ironside
Bad Guy Dane: an interview with Actor Lawrence Dane
The Eye of Scanners: an interview with Cinematographer Mark Irwin
Mind Fragments: an interview with Composer Howard Shore
The Chaos of Scanners: an interview with Executive Producer Pierre David
Exploding Brains & Popping Veins: an interview with Makeup Effects Artist Stephan Dupuis
Monster Kid: an interview with Makeup Effects Artist Chris Walas
Cronenberg's Tech Babies: a video essay by Tim Coleman

Limited Edition Contents:
Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi
120-page book with new essays by Dr Xavier Aldana Reyes, Eugenio Ercolani and Gian Giacomo Petrone, Kurt Halfyard, Craig Ian Mann, Francesco Massaccesi, Jessica Scott, Emma Westwood and Heather Wixson
6 collectors' art cards

How weird it is that the phrase "approved by Director David Cronenberg" makes my heart sink. Still hoping these restore the previous color scheme.

Interesting that they are dated for March 31. The Blair Witch replacements are currently dated for the second week of February. Maybe we still get announcements for January and February.

Second Sight mentioned on Facebook that they can't find elements suitable enough for a new 4K restoration of Dead Man's Shoes so it'll be a Blu-Ray only.

They also announced they’re releasing a 4K of The Nice Guys.

one day this masterful label will tackle a title I like again. can't wait for whatever it may be

I'm surprised Cronenberg didn't do any material for either of these films, considering he didn't for the Criterions of either too

ryannichols7 wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:17 pm one day this masterful label will tackle a title I like again. can't wait for whatever it may be

I'm surprised Cronenberg didn't do any material for either of these films, considering he didn't for the Criterions of either too

Like Scorsese, he used to contribute commentaries to all of his films but has stopped for whatever reason. I really wish he’d recorded some for Maps to the Stars and M. Butterfly

He did new commentary for the Vesteon Video Blu-ray of Shivers.

dwk wrote: Fri Jan 10, 2025 8:13 pm He did new commentary for the Vesteon Video Blu-ray of Shivers.

I forgot about that. I thought it had been a port from an earlier DVD

SS can't find the sufficient materials to warrant a Dead Man's Shoes 4k so only a blu ray will be forthcoming.

Glad, by the way, to see that they have a focus on these gritty Brit revenge films, not only Dead Man's Shoes but the superb Bull as well which has been available for a while in a Limited Edition.

M Sanderson wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2025 11:02 am Glad, by the way, to see that they have a focus on these gritty Brit revenge films, not only Dead Man's Shoes but the superb Bull as well which has been available for a while in a Limited Edition.

I'd love it if they could do an edition of A Good Woman Is Hard To Find some time, which has a German Blu-ray available but it would be great to see that get its due in the UK.

Special Features
Audio commentary with Writer-Director Ti West & Actor Jocelin Donahue
Audio commentary with Ti West, Producers Larry Fessenden & Peter Phok and Sound Designer Graham Reznick
The Right Vibe: a new interview with Ti West
Satanic Panic: a new interview with Jocelin Donahue
Slowing Down is Death: a new interview with Actor AJ Bowen
A Level of Ambition: a new interview with Peter Phok
Hiding the Seams: a new interview with Composer Jeff Grace
Writing Through Sound: a new interview with Graham Reznick
This Night Changes Everything: The Making of The House of the Devil
In The House of the Devil
Deleted Scenes
Trailer

Limited Edition Contents
Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Nick Charge
70-page book with new essays by Martyn Conterio, Ariel Powers-Schaub, Jerome Reuter and Julieann Stipidis plus Behind the Scenes gallery
6 collectors' art cards

Jesus and Maria are a couple going through a difficult time in their relationship, with the added pressure of being new parents. They even argue over which coffee table to buy! When Jesus finally gets his way it’s a decision that will shatter their lives forever.

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
Catalogue number: 2NDBR4245

Certificate: 15

Region: Region Free

Language: Spanish

Sean Baker's Florida Project will get a 4K release with a cast reunion special feature to be filmed in Florida after the Oscars ceremony, via Letterboxd on Twitter.

I'm very curious as to how the anamorphic enhancement of the 1.66 makes the film look.

Too bad Criterion couldn't have gotten ahold of this, particularly since their transfer of "Fat Girl" (made the same year) is superlative, and I think they're both great films ("Brief Crossing" being my favorite).

Has anybody else seen the Second Sight?

jazzo wrote: Sat Oct 12, 2024 9:33 pm I’m slowly making my way through the exhaustive supplements, but can honestly say that the care put into the gorgeous and insightful hardcover book, the script, the beautiful transfer, and the inclusion of the China Lake, so far make SS’s deluxe Hitcher set my disc of the year.

I concur, this is quite a release, it’s difficult to imagine a more exquisite package. If anyone at all is interested in making movies, the extras include some great stories on the making of, and life lessons in general. C Thomas Howell doesn’t hold back a thing, which is really refreshing.

Having just watched Dead Poets Society (beautiful quality on my Sony A95L) for the first time on YouTube, John Seale’s cinematography was enough of a selling point. It looks stunning, and the sounds great. Highly recommended.

Talk To Me 4K + BD

Special Features

Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on both discs
UHD presented in HDR with Dolby Vision
New audio commentary by Emma Westwood and Sally Christie
Audio Commentary with Writers/Directors Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou
Talk to Them: a new interview with Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou
Conjuring Demons: a new interview with Producer Samantha Jennings
Beautifully Grotesque: a new interview with Cinematographer Aaron McLisky
Contagion: Kat Ellinger on Talk to Me
Behind the Scenes of Talk to Me: archive featurette
Behind the Scenes - No Spoilers: archive featurette
Deleted Scenes
Cast Interviews
Crew Interviews
Limited Edition Contents

Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Ann Bembi
120-page book with new essays by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Kat Hughes, Meagan Navarro, Cecilia Sayad, Rebecca Sayce and Amber T
6 collectors' art cards
Catalogue number: 2NDBR4251

Certificate: 15

Region: Region Free / B

Language: English

Subtitles: English SDH

Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

The Nice Guys 4K + BD

Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on both discs
New 4K UHD master produced by Second Sight Films and presented in HDR Dolby Vision approved by Director Shane Black
New audio commentary with Shane Black and Co-writer Anthony Bagarozzi moderated by Writer Priscilla Page
Knights in Tarnished Armour: a new interview with Shane Black
Finding an Audience: a new interview with Co-Producer Ethan Erwin
A Thousand Cuts: a new interview with Director of Photography Philippe Rousselot
From Lethal Weapons to Nice Guys: a video essay by Leigh Singer
Always Bet on Black: archive featurette
Worst Detectives Ever: archive featurette
Cast Interviews
Trailers
Limited Edition Contents

Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Obviously Creative
150-page hardback book with new essays by Mitchell Beaupre, Barry Forshaw, Jamie Graham, Justin LaLiberty, Naomi Roper, Hannah Strong and Nadine Whitney
9 collectors' art cards
Catalogue number: 2NDBR4248

Certificate: 15

Region: Region Free / B

Language: English

Subtitles: English SDH

Audio: Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

When Evil Lurks got certified for Second Sight at the BBFC so that's going to be a BD (and a 4K?) later this year.

Could anyone who got the LE of The Brood please comment on the quality of the printed material? I'm on the fence given past negative feedbacks toward their fat editions and considering getting the plain edition instead, unless the book somehow proved essential.

Special Features

Presented in HDR with Dolby Vision produced by Second Sight Films and approved by Director Demián Rugna
New audio commentary by Gabriel Eljaiek-Rodriguez
It Was Always There: a new interview with Demián Rugna
Tragedy is Inevitable: a new interview with Actor Ezequiel Rodríguez
We Made a Movie: a new interview with Actor Demián Salomón
Stripped to the Bone: a new interview with Actor Virginia Garófalo
Terror and the Unknown in When Evil Lurks: a video essay by Mike Muncer
Limited Edition Contents

Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Chris Berning
120-page book with new essays by Anton Bitel, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Meagan Navarro, Dan Schindel, Rocco Thompson and Heather Wixson
6 collectors' art cards
Catalogue number: 2NDBR4254

Certificate: 15

Region: Region Free / B

Language: Spanish

Subtitles: English

Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

The Dolby Vision grade is new to the UK; Shudder's 4K is SDR only.