Dont Look Now (1973) HDR 1080p UHD BluRay x265 HEVC AAC-SARTRE

NOTE: THIS IS 1080p, NOT UHD. THE UHD-BLURAY IN THE TITLE DESIGNATES THE SOURCE, NOT THE FORMAT.



A married couple is haunted by a series of mysterious occurrences after the death of their young daughter in this enigmatic chiller. Based on a story by Daphne du Maurier, whose works inspired Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca and The Birds, the film centers on Laura and John Baxter (Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie), who have recently relocated to Venice so that John can oversee the architectural restoration of an old church. Both hope that the change of environment will allow them to forget the recent tragic demise of their child, but they instead find themselves surrounded by reminders of death, as the city attempts to deal with a series of unexplained murders. The eeriness intensifies when they encounter a blind psychic and her eccentric sister, who promise to contact her daughter's spirit. Laura embraces the idea, but John remains skeptical until he experiences his own visions: fleeting glimpses of someone in a red coat similar to one that belonged to his daughter.

Extras

• 4K Restoration Featurette - In this new featurette, Steve Bearman (senior colorist at Silver Salt Restoration) discusses some of the issues that had to be addressed during the 4K restoration of Don't Look Now. Cinematographer Anthony B. Richmond also comments on the type of look that he and the restorers wanted to preserve for the final product. Before and after comparisons are provided. In English, with optional German subtitles. (7 min).

• Pass the Warning: Taking A Look Back at Nic Roeg's Masterpiece - In this new featurette, writer/director Brad Bird (The Iron Giant), writer/director Andrew Haigh (Lean on Pete), director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting), and cinematographer Anthony B. Richmond, amongst others, discuss the Nic Roeg's diverse body of work and his visual style as well as Don't Look Now. In English, with optional German subtitles. (42 min).

• A Kaleidoscope of Meaning: Color in Don't Look Now - In this new featurette, David Cronenberg (Rabid), cinematographer Anthony B. Richomond, and professor Sarah Street (University of Bristol), amongst others, discuss the use of color in Don't Look Now as well as the manner in which it affects the film's tone and atmosphere. In English, with optional German subtitles. (16 min).

• Commentary - In this archival audio commentary director Nic Roeg, joined by film critic Adam Smith, discusses how key sequences in Don't Look Now were filmed, the polarizing emotions the film harbors, the complex narrative, the specific atmosphere and relationship between the real and the surreal, etc. A superb commentary, indeed.