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Calvaire Limited Edition

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Released: 2nd March 2026. SOME PEOPLE WOULD KILL FOR COMPANY In the early 21st century, as European art and horror films began to push the boundaries of extremity and endurance, Calvaire emerged as one of the standout entries. A shattering debut from Belgian director Fabrice Du Welz, Calvaire’s ability to subvert genre and wrong-foot its audience marked the arrival of a major new talent. Travelling cabaret singer Marc Stevens (Laurent Lucas) finds himself stranded when his van breaks down in a remote mountain region in France, but is rescued by local innkeeper Mr. Bartel (Jackie Berroyer) who offers to help Marc fix his van and give him shelter for the night. But Bartel is fragile and unstable, and Marc reminds him of his long lost wife. Soon, Bartel is refusing to let Marc leave. With his van sabotaged and no means of calling for help, Marc’s ordeal is about to begin… A terrifying, darkly comic tale that drew comparisons to Deliverance, Straw Dogs and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Calvaire is a gripping, utterly involving thriller that will put you through the wringer. LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround and lossless stereo audio  Optional English subtitles  Archive audio commentary by director Fabrice Du Welz (2005)  Archive audio commentary by Fabrice Du Welz and production designer Manu de Meulemeester (2023)  Brand new audio commentary by film critics BJ and Harmony Colangelo  Introduction by director Fabrice Du Welz 2005 and 2023 archive interviews with Fabrice Du Welz  The Feminine Mystique of Calvaire, a brand new appreciation by film scholar Willow Catelyn Maclay  Autour de Calvaire, an archive making-of featurette previously unreleased in English speaking territories  Theatrical Grade version  Storyboard-to-scene comparisons  Casting tapes  Production bible  A Wonderful Love, a short film by Fabrice Du Welz  Trailers  Image galleries  Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by John Pearson  Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by film scholars Anton Bitel, Simon Hobbs, Cerise Howard, and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

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  • Details

    Released:
    2nd March 2026
    Category:
    Feature, Horror
    Studio:
    Arrow Video
    Format:
    Blu-ray
    Certification:
    18 – Suitable only for adults
    Barcode:
    5027035029870
  • Description

    SOME PEOPLE WOULD KILL FOR COMPANY

    In the early 21st century, as European art and horror films began to push the boundaries of extremity and endurance, Calvaire emerged as one of the standout entries. A shattering debut from Belgian director Fabrice Du Welz, Calvaire’s ability to subvert genre and wrong-foot its audience marked the arrival of a major new talent.

    Travelling cabaret singer Marc Stevens (Laurent Lucas) finds himself stranded when his van breaks down in a remote mountain region in France, but is rescued by local innkeeper Mr. Bartel (Jackie Berroyer) who offers to help Marc fix his van and give him shelter for the night. But Bartel is fragile and unstable, and Marc reminds him of his long lost wife. Soon, Bartel is refusing to let Marc leave. With his van sabotaged and no means of calling for help, Marc’s ordeal is about to begin…

    A terrifying, darkly comic tale that drew comparisons to Deliverance, Straw Dogs and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Calvaire is a gripping, utterly involving thriller that will put you through the wringer.

    LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
    • High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
    • Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround and lossless stereo audio 
    • Optional English subtitles 
    • Archive audio commentary by director Fabrice Du Welz (2005) 
    • Archive audio commentary by Fabrice Du Welz and production designer Manu de Meulemeester (2023) 
    • Brand new audio commentary by film critics BJ and Harmony Colangelo 
    • Introduction by director Fabrice Du Welz
    • 2005 and 2023 archive interviews with Fabrice Du Welz 
    • The Feminine Mystique of Calvaire, a brand new appreciation by film scholar Willow Catelyn Maclay 
    • Autour de Calvaire, an archive making-of featurette previously unreleased in English speaking territories 
    • Theatrical Grade version 
    • Storyboard-to-scene comparisons 
    • Casting tapes 
    • Production bible 
    • A Wonderful Love, a short film by Fabrice Du Welz 
    • Trailers 
    • Image galleries 
    • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by John Pearson 
    • Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by film scholars Anton Bitel, Simon Hobbs, Cerise Howard, and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
    Region Code:
    Region B
    Duration:
    88 minutes
    Original Language:
    French
    Extras:
    Language(s): French, Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1 - 2.35:1, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, Stereo, Booklet, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Fabrice Du Welz; Fabrice Du Welz and Manu de Meulemeester (production designer); BJ and Harmony Colangelo (critics), Image Gallery, Interviews: Fabrice Du Welz (director), Making of Documentary, Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by John Pearson; Introduction by Fabrice Du Welz; 'The Feminine Mystique of Calvaire': Appreciation by Willow Catelyn Maclay (film scholar); Theatrical grade version; Casting tapes; Production bible; Short film by Fabrice Du Welz: 'A Wonderful Love', Storyboard Comparisons, Trailers
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