PRODUCT INFORMATION
5-Disc Blu-ray Limited Edition Hardbox with booklet, packed with brand NEW Special 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), and The Ninth Gate (1999), packaged together in this 5-Disc Limited Edition Hardbox.
Includes a bonus disc with 2008 feature-length documentary Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired, plus an exclusive booklet with essays from film critic Sean Burns on Bitter Moon, Lindsey Romain (Nerdist, Bright Wall / Dark Room, Vulture) on The Death and the Maiden, and filmmaker Scout Tafoya on The 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 novel Lunes 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
FEATURES:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Audio Commentary by filmmaker Paul Anthony Nelson & film critic Emma Westwood
NEW Interview 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 stars Sigourney 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 he’s going to pay. But how far will she go to get even?
FEATURES:
1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Interview with Ariel Dorfman, author of “Death and the Maiden”
Previously unseen behind the scenes footage
Audio English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
Optional English HOH Subtitles
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The Ninth Gate (1999) – Imprint Collection #364
Loosely based on Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s novel The 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 book’s morbid illustrations befall all those who come into contact with it… except himself.
FEATURES:
Disc One:
1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
NEW Audio Commentary by author Troy Howarth and Mondo Digital’s Nathaniel Thompson
NEW Audio Commentary by author David Huckvale
NEW Video 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:
NEW Interview with actress Emmanuelle Seigner
NEW Interview with actor James Russo
NEW Encyclopaedia Satanica — interview feature with occult author Gary Lachman, author/writer Mitch Horowitz and occult collector/author Brandon Hodge
NEW Occult Classics – Analysis of Film & Score with David Huckvale
NEW Lucifer’s Version – Slideshow of Book’s 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 Polanski’s sudden flight from the United States.
FEATURES:
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 Polanski” Interview feature
“Writers on Polanski” Interview 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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