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The Gift Limited Edition

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Released: 27th January 2025. THE ONLY WITNESS TO THE CRIME WAS NOT EVEN THERE Director Sam Raimi combined the spooky underpinnings of his early work with his newly proven talent for handling powerful drama in the supernatural thriller The Gift, coaxing nuanced performances from a star-studded cast to bring a gripping script by Billy Bob Thornton & Tom Epperson (One False Move) to life. In rural Georgia, recently widowed psychic Annie Wilson (Cate Blanchett) works as a tarot reader to support her young family. When she is introduced to her son’s affable school principal (Greg Kinnear) and his socialite fiancĂ©e (Katie Holmes), Annie has a grisly premonition of things yet to come. After her violent vision comes true, all eyes turn to Annie, leaving her with no choice but to use her clairvoyant abilities to find the culprit herself. Could it be the abusive husband (Keanu Reeves) of one of Annie’s regular clients (Hilary Swank)? Or the nervy mechanic (Giovanni Ribisi) whose yearning for friendship masks an uncontrollable rage? Or is another terrible secret hiding in plain sight? Made right before a certain web-slinger finally catapulted Raimi from the cult fringes onto Hollywood’s A-list, The Gift is an underappreciated but vital entry in his filmography that is ripe for reappraisal with this brand new 4K remaster. 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS New 4K remaster from the 35mm interpositive by Arrow Films and Shout! Factory 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio and optional lossless stereo audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Brand new audio commentary by critics Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson Brand new audio commentary by critic Meagan Navarro Isolated music and effects track Haunting Visions, a newly filmed interview with actor Chelcie Ross Savage Waters, a newly filmed interview with editors Bob Murawski and Arthur Coburn Southern Gothic, a newly filmed interview with composer Christopher Young Four archive featurettes: The Gift: A Look Inside, The Making of The Gift, The Cast on Sam Raimi and Sam Raimi on The Cast Promotional interviews with Sam Raimi, Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves and Giovanni Ribisi Footage from the film’s world premiere Music video for “Furnace Room Lullaby” by Neko Case Theatrical trailer, TV spots and radio spots Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Thinh Dinh Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Bilge Ebiri, original production notes and and an excerpt from the book The Unseen Force: The Films of Sam Raimi by John Kenneth Muir

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  • Details

    Released:
    27th January 2025
    Category:
    Thriller
    Studio:
    Arrow Video
    Format:
    4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
    Certification:
    15 – Suitable only for 15 years and over
    Barcode:
    5027035026145
  • Description

    THE ONLY WITNESS TO THE CRIME WAS NOT EVEN THERE

    Director Sam Raimi combined the spooky underpinnings of his early work with his newly proven talent for handling powerful drama in the supernatural thriller The Gift, coaxing nuanced performances from a star-studded cast to bring a gripping script by Billy Bob Thornton & Tom Epperson (One False Move) to life.

    In rural Georgia, recently widowed psychic Annie Wilson (Cate Blanchett) works as a tarot reader to support her young family. When she is introduced to her son’s affable school principal (Greg Kinnear) and his socialite fiancĂ©e (Katie Holmes), Annie has a grisly premonition of things yet to come. After her violent vision comes true, all eyes turn to Annie, leaving her with no choice but to use her clairvoyant abilities to find the culprit herself. Could it be the abusive husband (Keanu Reeves) of one of Annie’s regular clients (Hilary Swank)? Or the nervy mechanic (Giovanni Ribisi) whose yearning for friendship masks an uncontrollable rage? Or is another terrible secret hiding in plain sight?

    Made right before a certain web-slinger finally catapulted Raimi from the cult fringes onto Hollywood’s A-list, The Gift is an underappreciated but vital entry in his filmography that is ripe for reappraisal with this brand new 4K remaster.

    4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
    • New 4K remaster from the 35mm interpositive by Arrow Films and Shout! Factory
    • 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
    • Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio and optional lossless stereo audio
    • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
    • Brand new audio commentary by critics Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson
    • Brand new audio commentary by critic Meagan Navarro
    • Isolated music and effects track
    • Haunting Visions, a newly filmed interview with actor Chelcie Ross
    • Savage Waters, a newly filmed interview with editors Bob Murawski and Arthur Coburn
    • Southern Gothic, a newly filmed interview with composer Christopher Young
    • Four archive featurettes: The Gift: A Look Inside, The Making of The Gift, The Cast on Sam Raimi and Sam Raimi on The Cast
    • Promotional interviews with Sam Raimi, Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves and Giovanni Ribisi
    • Footage from the film’s world premiere
    • Music video for “Furnace Room Lullaby” by Neko Case
    • Theatrical trailer, TV spots and radio spots
    • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Thinh Dinh
    • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Bilge Ebiri, original production notes and and an excerpt from the book The Unseen Force: The Films of Sam Raimi by John Kenneth Muir
    Region Code:
    Region B
    Duration:
    112 minutes
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1 - 1.85:1, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, Stereo, Booklet, Bonus Footage, Bonus Tracks: 'Furnace Room Lullaby' - Neko Case., Commentary: Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson (critics); Meagan Navarro (critic)., Documentaries: ''The Gift': A Look Inside'; 'The Making of 'The Gift''; 'The Cast On Sam Raimi'; 'Sam Raimi On the Cast'., Interviews: Chelcie Ross (actor); Bob Murawski and Arthur Coburn (editors); Christopher Young (composer); Promotional interviews with Sam Raimi (director), Cate Blanchett (actor), Keanu Reeves (actor) and Giovanni Ribisi (actor)., Isloated Score, Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Thinh Dinh; TV & radio spots; Footage from the film's world premiere., Trailers
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