Patrick [ULTRA HD] Ltd Ed, 4K Mastering, Subtitled
Title: PatrickFormat: ULTRA HDLabel: PowerhouseGenre: Horror, Science FictionUPC: 843501041352Release Date: 2024
Patrick (US Limited Edition 4K UHD)Cast: Susan Penhaligon, Robert Helpmann, Robert Thompson, Julia Blake, Bruce BarryDirector: Richard FranklinFrom director Richard Franklin (Roadgames) comes Patrick, a terrifying fusion of science-fiction and Hitchockian suspense thriller, starring Susan Penhaligon (House of Mortal Sin), Robert Helpmann (The Red Shoes), and Robert Thompson (Thirst).Murderer Patrick (Thompson) is kept in a comatose state between life and death, under the watchful eye of the eccentric Dr Roget (Helpmann). When he is assigned a caring new nurse, Kathy (Penhaligon), he becomes possessive, and uses telekinetic powers to torment anyone who comes between them.Produced by Antony I Ginnane (Snapshot), written by Everett De Roche (Harlequin), and scored by Brian May (Mad Max), Patrick’s unprecedented international success made it a landmark of the Australian New Wave.INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD SPECIAL FEATURES
·Brand-new 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
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·4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
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·Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Alan Miller, exclusive extracts from director Richard Franklin and producer Antony I Ginnane’s unpublished memoirs; archival interviews with screenwriter Everett De Roche and special-effects supervisor Conrad Rothmann, and full film credits
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·Three presentations of the film: the original Australian theatrical version; the shortened US theatrical cut with American dubbing; and the Italian theatrical version, featuring an alternative score by Italian prog legends Goblin and presented with English subtitles for the first time
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·Original mono audio
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·Audio commentary with director Richard Franklin and screenwriter Everett De Roche (2002)
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·On-Set Interview with Richard Franklin (1978): behind-the-scenes interview with the Patrick director conducted by Australian film critic Ivan Hutchinson
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·Interview with Richard Franklin (2001): previously unseen interview in which the director discusses Patrick
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·A Coffee Break with Antony I Ginnane (2009): the renowned genre-film producer revisits Patrick
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·‘Not Quite Hollywood’ Interview Excerpts (2008): extensive selection of outtakes from Mark Hartley’s acclaimed documentary on Australian cinema, featuring Franklin, De Roche, Ginnane, and stars Susan Penhaligon and Rod Mullinar
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·Stephen Morgan on ‘Patrick’ (2023): appreciation by the academic and Australian cinema specialist
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·Original Australian theatrical trailer
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·Original US theatrical trailer
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·TV spots
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·Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes
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·New and improved English translation subtitles
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·Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack
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·Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US
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