THREE THRILLING FILMS OF SEDUCTION, BETRAYAL AND REVENGE
Directed By Roman Polanski (1992 1999) Imprint Collection #362 364
5-Disc Blu-ray Limited Edition Hardbox with booklet, packed with brandNEWSpecial Features 1500 copies only.
Infamous director Roman Polanski directed these three thrilling films of seduction, betrayal and revenge:Bitter Moon(1992),Death and the Maiden(1994), andThe Ninth Gate(1999), packaged together in this 5-Disc Limited Edition Hardbox.
Includes abonus discwith 2008 feature-length documentaryRoman Polanski: Wanted and Desired, plus anexclusive bookletwith essays from film critic Sean Burns onBitter Moon, Lindsey Romain (Nerdist, Bright Wall / Dark Room, Vulture) onThe Death and the Maiden, and filmmaker Scout Tafoya onThe Ninth Gate.
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Bitter Moon (1992) Imprint Collection #362
Hugh Grant stars alongside Peter Coyote, Emmanuelle Seigner and Kristin Scott Thomas in this shocking and steamy erotic thriller.
British couple Fiona and Nigel Dobson encounter a beautiful French woman while sailing to Istanbul en route to India. When Nigel develops an irresistible infatuation with the woman, her paraplegic American husband Oscar tells him the story of their steamy love affair.
Based on the French novelLunes de fiel (Evil Angels)by Pascal Bruckner, featuring a score from Vangelis (Chariots Of Fire,Blade Runner).
Polanski directs it without compromise or apology you could hear a pin drop. Roger Ebert
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
- NEWAudio Commentary by filmaker Paul Anthony Nelson & film critic Emma Westwood
- NEWInterview with actress Emmanuelle Seigner
- Theatrical Trailer
- Audio English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
- Original Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
- Optional English HOH Subtitles
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Death and the Maiden (1994) Imprint Collection # 363
Based on the stage play by Ariel Dorfman, this critically acclaimed mystery starsSigourney Weaver on a quest for revenge.
Fifteen years ago, Paulina Escobar had her life shattered when she was taken prisoner and tortured by a sadistic doctor. Now, through a chance encounter, she may have found the man responsible for her nightmares and tonight hes going to pay. But how far will she go to get even?
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray
- NEWInterview with Ariel Dorfman, author ofDeath and the Maiden
- More NEW Special Features TBC
- Previously unseen behind the scenes footage
- Audio English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
- Aspect Ratio TBC
- Optional English HOH Subtitles
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The Ninth Gate (1999) Imprint Collection #364
Loosely based on Arturo Prez-Revertes novelThe Club Dumas, this cult neo-noir thriller stars Johnny Depp, Lena Olin, Frank Langella, and James Russo.
A rare book dealer who specialises in books on Satanism is hired to recover a 17th-century text with cryptic illustrations supposedly contributed by Lucifer himself. His investigation takes him to Europe, where bizarre deaths inspired by the books morbid illustrations befall all those who come into contact with it except himself.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Disc One:
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
- NEWAudio Commentary by author Troy Howarth and Mondo Digitals Nathaniel Thompson
- NEWAudio Commentary by author David Huckvale
- NEWVideo Essay by film critic Sally Christie
- Audio Commentary by director Roman Polanski (1999)
- Theatrical Trailer & Teasers
- Audio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround
- Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
- Optional English HOH Subtitles
Disc Two:
- NEWInterview with actress Emmanuelle Seigner
- NEWInterview with actor James Russo
- NEWEncyclopaedia Satanica interview feature with occult author Gary Lachman, author/writer Mitch Horowitz and occult collector/author Brandon Hodge
- NEWOccult Classics Analysis of Film & Score with David Huckvale
- NEWLucifers Version Slideshow of Books Illustrations with commentary by David Huckvale
- In conversation with Roman Polanski featurette
- Promotional Interviews
- Storyboard Selections: Storyboards and Scripts
- Satanic Drawings art gallery
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Bonus Disc: Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) Feature-Length Documentary
This documentary from director Marina Zenovich examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanskis sudden flight from the United States.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
- Audio commentary with director Marina Zenovich and editor Joe Bini
- Deleted scenes
- Bonus Interviews
- Friends and Colleagues Talk About PolanskiInterview feature
- Writers on PolanskiInterview feature
- Will He Ever Come Back?Interview feature
- Audio English 5.1 Surround + 2.0 Stereo
- Original Aspect Ratio 1.78:1
- Optional English HOH Subtitles
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