BRUISER - Blu-ray LE

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(George A Romero, 2000, 100 mins)
Release date: 22 July 2024
Limited Edition Blu-ray (UK premiere)

Horror legend George A Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead) directs Jason Flemyng (Snatch, Pennyworth), Peter Stormare (Fargo), and Leslie Hope (24) in the devastating and deranged Bruiser.
 
Unhappy with both his homelife and his career, Henry (Flemyng) is plagued by violent fantasies. When he wakes up to find his face replaced by a featureless mask, he sets about exacting violent punishment on those who have wronged him.
 
Featuring music by celebrated composer Donald Rubinstein (Martin, Knightriders), and including an appearance by legendary punk band the Misfits, Bruiser was hailed by critics and fans alike as a triumphant return to independent filmmaking for Romero.

INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

• 4K restoration from the original negative
  
• Original 5.1 surround sound and 2.0 stereo audio tracks
  
• Audio commentary with writer-director George A Romero and producer Peter Grunwald (2001)
  
• Archival Interview with George A Romero (2013, 44 mins): previously unheard audio recording of the legendary filmmaker in conversation with disc producer James Blackford
  
• Behind the Mask (2024, 10 mins): actor Jason Flemyng discusses his starring role in Bruiser, and his experiences working with Romero
  
• A Perfect Fit (2024, 9 mins): Dr.Chud, the former Misfits drummer, talks about the band’s appearance in the film and its contribution to the soundtrack
  
• The Worm That Turned (2024, 12 mins): critical appreciation by Kim Newman,
• author of Nightmare Movies
  
• Introduction by Jean-Baptiste Thoret (2022, 10 mins): the French filmmaker and critic looks at Bruiser in the context of Romero’s wider career
  
• ‘Bruiser’ Soundtrack Demo (2024, 2 mins): previously unheard excerpt from Dr.Chud’s unused score
  
• Original theatrical trailers
  
• Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials
  
• New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  
• Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Craig Ian Mann, an extensive archival interview with George A Romero, an in-depth location report, a look at the Misfits’ Romero-directed music video, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits
  
• Limited edition of 7,000 individually numbered units (5,000 4K UHDs and 2,000 Blu-rays) for the UK

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BBFC cert: 15
REGION B
EAN: 5060697920970