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Patrick Limited Edition

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Released: 25th March 2024. From director Richard Franklin (Roadgames) comes Patrick, a terrifying fusion of science fiction and Hitchcockian 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 BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES Brand-new 4K restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films Three presentations of the film: the original Australian theatrical version; the shortened US theatrical version 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 Original mono audio Audio commentary with director Richard Franklin and screenwriter Everett De Roche (2002)  On-Set Interview with Richard Franklin (1978): behind-the-scenes interview with the Patrick director conducted by Australian film critic Ivan Hutchinson  Interview with Richard Franklin (2001): previously unseen interview in which the director discusses Patrick  A Coffee Break with Antony I. Ginnane (2009): the renowned genre-film producer revisits Patrick   ‘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 Stephen Morgan on ‘Patrick’ (2023): appreciation by the academic and Australian cinema specialist  Original Australian theatrical trailer Original US theatrical trailer TV spots Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes New and improved English translation subtitles Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack 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 Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US All extras subject to change

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  • Details

    Released:
    25th March 2024
    Category:
    Horror
    Studio:
    Powerhouse Films
    Format:
    Blu-ray
    Certification:
    15 – Suitable only for 15 years and over
    Barcode:
    5060697923490
  • Description

    From director Richard Franklin (Roadgames) comes Patrick, a terrifying fusion of science fiction and Hitchcockian 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 BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
    • Brand-new 4K restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
    • Three presentations of the film: the original Australian theatrical version; the shortened US theatrical version 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
    • Original mono audio
    • Audio commentary with director Richard Franklin and screenwriter Everett De Roche (2002) 
    • On-Set Interview with Richard Franklin (1978): behind-the-scenes interview with the Patrick director conducted by Australian film critic Ivan Hutchinson 
    • Interview with Richard Franklin (2001): previously unseen interview in which the director discusses Patrick 
    • A Coffee Break with Antony I. Ginnane (2009): the renowned genre-film producer revisits Patrick  
    • ‘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
    • Stephen Morgan on ‘Patrick’ (2023): appreciation by the academic and Australian cinema specialist 
    • Original Australian theatrical trailer
    • Original US theatrical trailer
    • TV spots
    • Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes
    • New and improved English translation subtitles
    • Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack
    • 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
    • Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US

    All extras subject to change
    Region Code:
    Region A,B,C
    Duration:
    112 minutes
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1:1.85, Mono, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Richard Franklin and Everett De Roche (writer), Documentaries: 'Not Quite Hollywood' Interview Excerpts (2008): extensive selection of outtakes from Mark Hartley's acclaimed documentary on Australian cinema; 'Stephen Morgan on 'Patrick'', Image Gallery, Interviews: Richard Franklin (director); Antony I. Ginnane (producer), 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; TV spots, Trailers
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