Skip to content

Store & Venue Finder
Select your local currency
Back to Blu-ray

The Gift Limited Edition

£17.99

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 fiancée (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. LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY CONTENTS New 4K remaster from the 35mm interpositive by Arrow Films and Shout! Factory High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation 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 an excerpt from the book The Unseen Force: The Films of Sam Raimi by John Kenneth Muir

More info

Format

Blu-ray

There was an error adding this product to your basket. Please try again.

Ring & Reserve

*Availability subject to change.

To reserve this item in store, call: 03333 230 667

Delivery
*Free UK delivery on orders over £20
(exclusions apply)
Usually dispatched within 24 hours
Click & Collect (UK only)
Get it delivered to a UK store near you with FREE Click & Collect available on this product.
  • Details

    Released:
    27th January 2025
    Category:
    Thriller
    Studio:
    Arrow Video
    Format:
    Blu-ray
    Certification:
    15 – Suitable only for 15 years and over
    Barcode:
    5027035026152
  • 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 fiancée (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.

    LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY CONTENTS
    • New 4K remaster from the 35mm interpositive by Arrow Films and Shout! Factory
    • High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
    • 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 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
  • Delivery and Returns

    Delivery charges

    UK Delivery:
    • Orders under £20 - £2.99 
    • Orders £20 and over - FREE*
    • Click & Collect - FREE**
    • Express Delivery - £5.99
    International Delivery:
    Costs are calculated at checkout based on parcel size and weight. Find out more here.

    *Some items are only available via a dedicated delivery service, for an additional charge.
    **Some items can only be delivered via Click & Collect to an HMV or Fopp store of your choice.

    For more information, please visit the Delivery section of our Help Centre.


    When will my order arrive?

    • We aim to dispatch in-stock items within 24 hours* 
    • Standard UK delivery: Royal Mail Tracked 48® service, usually within 2-5 working days (including Saturdays).
    • Express UK delivery: Royal Mail Tracked 24® or DPD, usually within two working days (order by 2pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).
    • International delivery: Tracked service, usually within 3-5 working days.
    • Pre-orders: dispatched with the aim to deliver on the release date.
    *Where an item is 'Back in stock soon', we usually expect stock within a week and will dispatch it once available.

    For more information, please visit the Delivery section of our Help Centre.

    Will you tell me when my order is on its way?

    • You will receive a dispatch email when each parcel is on its way.
    • Orders may arrive in multiple parcels, depending on stock availability.
    • Out-of-stock items will follow as soon as we receive stock.
    • You can check the status of your orders in your account.
    For more information, please visit the Delivery section of our Help Centre.


    Trusted Suppliers

    Items marked 'item fulfilled by Exertis on behalf of hmv' are dispatched directly by Exertis via their approved couriers. Your delivery details will be shared with Exertis and their courier to fulfil your order.


    Returns

    • We're happy to accept returns for unwanted items within 30 days of receipt, provided they’re in their original condition with all seals intact. Clothing and technology items without a seal may be opened for inspection (as you would in a shop) but must not be used and should be repackaged carefully.  
    • Some exclusions apply, please visit the Returns section of our Help Centre for more details. 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

Sign-up for emails

Sign-up for emails

Sign-up for emails

I'd love to hear about offers and promotions from hmv*