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Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Blu-ray) (1978)
You'll never close your eyes again.Director: Philip Kaufman
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with director Philip Kaufman (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with author/film historian Steve Haberman (2016) -
Extras:"Star-Crossed in the Invasion" 2016 interview with actress Brooke Adams (9:06)
"Re-Creating the Invasion" 2016 interview with screenwriter W.D. Richter (15:43)
"Scoring the Invasion" 2016 interview with composer Denny Zeitlin (15:34)
"Leading the Invasion: 2016 interview with actor Art Hindle (25:04)
"Writing the Pod" 2013 interview with Jack Finney expert Jack Seabrook (11:14)
"Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" 2007 featurette (16:14)
"Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (4:38)
"The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod" featurette (12:47)
"The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod” 2007 featurette (5:24)
TV Spots (1:03)
Radio Spots (4:55)
Theatrical Trailer (2:16) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a restored master from a 4K scan of the original camera negative approved & color graded by director Philip Kaufman.
All extras are in HD.
Also available in a 4K/Blu-ray combo pack which also comes with a reversible cover and (first pressings only) a slipcase. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
"Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" 2007 featurette (16:14)
"Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (4:38)
"The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (12:47)
"The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod" 2007 featurette (5:24)
Theatrical Trailer (2:12)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director Philip Kaufman (1998) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz/24-bit)
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Note that when Don Siegel speaks to the radio dispatcher, the dispatcher is inaudible. This is an error.
All Blu-ray extras are in SD. -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with director Philip Kaufman (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with author/film historian Steve Haberman (2016) -
Extras:"Star-Crossed in the Invasion" 2016 interview with Brooke Adams (1080p, 9:06)
"Leading the Invasion" 2016 interview with actor Art Hindle (1080p, 25:04)
"Re-creating the Invasion" 2016 interview with screenwriter W.D. Richter (1080p, 15:43)
"Scoring the Invasion" 2016 interview with composer Denny Zeitlin (1080p, 15:34)
"Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" 2007 featurette (1080p, 16:14)
"Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (1080p, 4:38)
"The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (1080p, 12:47)
"The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod" 2007 featurette (1080p, 5:24)
"Time Is Just a Place" episode of Science Fiction Theatre (1080p, 25:53)
Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 2:13)
TV Spots (1080i, 1:02)
Radio Spots (4:46)
"Photo Gallery" slideshow (1080p, 6:17) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2016 2K transfer from the interpositive.
Limited to 500 copies and if ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a poster featuring the new cover art.
If pre-ordered on the Shout! website, you'll receive the release 2 weeks early of the release date. -
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Extras:"Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" 2007 featurette (16:14)
"Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (4:38)
"The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (12:47)
"The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod" 2007 featurette (5:24)
Theatrical Trailer (2:12) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz/24-bit)
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Note that when Don Siegel speaks to the radio dispatcher, the dispatcher is inaudible. This is an error.
All extras are in SD. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with director Philip Kaufman (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with author/film historian Steve Haberman (2016) -
Extras:"Star-Crossed in the Invasion" 2016 interview with actress Brooke Adams (9:06)
"Re-Creating the Invasion" 2016 interview with screenwriter W.D. Richter (15:43)
"Scoring the Invasion" 2016 interview with composer Denny Zeitlin (15:34)
"Leading the Invasion: 2016 interview with actor Art Hindle (25:04)
"Writing the Pod" 2013 interview with Jack Finney expert Jack Seabrook (11:14)
"Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" 2007 featurette (16:14)
"Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (4:38)
"The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod" featurette (12:47)
"The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod” 2007 featurette (5:24)
TV Spots (1:03)
Radio Spots (4:55)
Theatrical Trailer (2:16) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a restored master from a 4K scan of the original camera negative approved & color graded by director Philip Kaufman.
All extras are in HD.
Also available in a 4K/Blu-ray combo pack which also comes with a reversible cover and (first pressings only) a slipcase. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
"Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" 2007 featurette (16:14)
"Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (4:38)
"The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (12:47)
"The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod" 2007 featurette (5:24)
Theatrical Trailer (2:12)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director Philip Kaufman (1998) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz/24-bit)
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Note that when Don Siegel speaks to the radio dispatcher, the dispatcher is inaudible. This is an error.
All Blu-ray extras are in SD. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with director Philip Kaufman (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with author/film historian Steve Haberman (2016) -
Extras:"Star-Crossed in the Invasion" 2016 interview with Brooke Adams (1080p, 9:06)
"Leading the Invasion" 2016 interview with actor Art Hindle (1080p, 25:04)
"Re-creating the Invasion" 2016 interview with screenwriter W.D. Richter (1080p, 15:43)
"Scoring the Invasion" 2016 interview with composer Denny Zeitlin (1080p, 15:34)
"Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" 2007 featurette (1080p, 16:14)
"Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (1080p, 4:38)
"The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (1080p, 12:47)
"The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod" 2007 featurette (1080p, 5:24)
"Time Is Just a Place" episode of Science Fiction Theatre (1080p, 25:53)
Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 2:13)
TV Spots (1080i, 1:02)
Radio Spots (4:46)
"Photo Gallery" slideshow (1080p, 6:17) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2016 2K transfer from the interpositive.
Limited to 500 copies and if ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a poster featuring the new cover art.
If pre-ordered on the Shout! website, you'll receive the release 2 weeks early of the release date. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:"Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" 2007 featurette (16:14)
"Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (4:38)
"The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (12:47)
"The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod" 2007 featurette (5:24)
Theatrical Trailer (2:12) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French, and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz/24-bit)
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Note that when Don Siegel speaks to the radio dispatcher, the dispatcher is inaudible. This is an error.
All extras are in SD. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with director Philip Kaufman (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with Ulrich von Blum and Patrick Bennat (2015) -
Extras:"Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" 2007 featurette (16:14)
"Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (4:38)
"The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (12:47)
"The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod" 2007 featurette (5:24)
Filmographies (text):
- Brooke Adams (1:30)
- Donald Sutherland (3:00)
- Jeff Goldblum (2:00)
- Kevin McCarthy (2:30)
- Leonard Nimoy (2:30)
- Robert Duvall (2:30)
- Veronica Cartwright (2:30)
Theatrical Trailer (2:12) -
Subtitles:English and German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:The director's commentary and trailer are in English without subtitles.
The second commentary is in German.
The featurettes are in English with German subtitles. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director Philip Kaufman (1998)
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Extras:"Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" 2007 featurette (16:16)
"Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (4:40)
"The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (12:49)
"The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod" 2007 featurette (5:26)
Theatrical Trailer (2:15) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Note that when Don Siegel speaks to the radio dispatcher, the dispatcher is inaudible. This is an error.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with director Philip Kaufman (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with Ulrich von Blum and Patrick Bennat (2015)
"Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" 2007 featurette (16:14)
"Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (4:38)
"The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (12:47)
"The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod" 2007 featurette (5:24)
Filmographies (text):
- Brooke Adams (1:30)
- Donald Sutherland (3:00)
- Jeff Goldblum (2:00)
- Kevin McCarthy (2:30)
- Leonard Nimoy (2:30)
- Robert Duvall (2:30)
- Veronica Cartwright (2:30)
Theatrical Trailer (2:12)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:English and German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:The director's commentary and trailer are in English without subtitles.
The second commentary is in German.
The featurettes are in English with German subtitles.
Includes a 16 page booklet.
Available in 3 covers. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with director Philip Kaufman (1998)
(2.) Audio Commentary with author/film historian Ulrich von Blum and Patrick Bennat (2015)
US Trailer (2:15)
Original German Trailer (2:22)
Remastered German Trailer (2:15)
Bonus Trailers
- The Crazies
- Phantom of the Opera
- The Great Escape
- Phase IV
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
Extras (with Play All)
- "Re-Visitors from Outer Space, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" 2007 featurette (16:14)
- "Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" 2007 featurette (4:38)
- "The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects Pod" featurette (12:47)
- "The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography Pod” 2007 featurette (5:24)
- "Discussing the Pod" 2013 discussion with filmmaker Norman J. Warren and director Ben Wheatley; moderated by horror expert Kim Newman (51:53)
- "Writing the Pod" 2013 interview with Jack Finney expert Jack Seabrook (11:15)
- "Star-Crossed in the Invasion" 2016 interview with actress Brooke Adams (9:06)
- "Re-Creating the Invasion" 2016 interview with screenwriter W.D. Richter (15:43)
- "Scoring the Invasion" 2016 interview with composer Denny Zeitlin (15:34)
- "Leading the Invasion: 2016 interview with actor Art Hindle (25:04) -
Subtitles:English, German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Both discs feature a restored master from a 4K scan of the original camera negative approved & color graded by director Philip Kaufman.
Includes a 24 page booklet. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director Philip Kaufman (1998)
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Extras:"Discussing the Pod" 2013 discussion with filmmaker Norman J. Warren and director Ben Wheatley; moderated by horror expert Kim Newman (51:53)
"Dissecting the Pod" 2013 interview with film scholar Annette Insdorf (17:23)
"Writing the Pod" 2013 interview with Jack Finney expert Jack Seabrook (11:14)
"Re-Visitors From Outer Space, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" 2007 featurette (SD, 16:14)
"The Man Behind the Scream" 2007 interview with sound designer Ben Burtt (SD, 12:36)
"The Invasion Will be Televised" 2007 interview with director of photography Michael Chapman (SD, 5:23)
"Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" 2007 interview with special effects technician Howard Preston and director Philip Kaufman (SD, 4:38)
Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2:12) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Unless otherwise stated, extras are in HD.
Comes with a booklet featuring a new writing on the film by critic David Cairns, as well as re-prints of classic articles including contemporary interviews with Philip Kaufman and W.D. Richter, illustrated with original archive stills and posters.
Also available in a limited edition steelbook -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/Canada Shout! Factory, US/Canada Kino Lorber, German Capelight, and UK releases for the differing exclusive extras, though note the Kino Lorber releases have some missing audio.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Kino Lorber - No cuts. Though at the 84 minute mark when the taxi driver (cameo by Don Siegel) talks to a dispatcher, the dispatcher's voice is missing (115:23).
- Blu-ray A America- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts. Though at the 84 minute mark when the taxi driver (cameo by Don Siegel) talks to a dispatcher, the dispatcher's voice is missing (115:37).
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (115:23).
- Blu-ray A Single Disc Edition America- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts. Though at the 84 minute mark when the taxi driver (cameo by Don Siegel) talks to a dispatcher, the dispatcher's voice is missing (115:37).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Kino Lorber - No cuts. Though at the 84 minute mark when the taxi driver (cameo by Don Siegel) talks to a dispatcher, the dispatcher's voice is missing (115:23).
- Blu-ray A Canada- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts. Though at the 84 minute mark when the taxi driver (cameo by Don Siegel) talks to a dispatcher, the dispatcher's voice is missing (115:37).
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (115:23).
- Blu-ray A Single Disc Edition Canada- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts. Though at the 84 minute mark when the taxi driver (cameo by Don Siegel) talks to a dispatcher, the dispatcher's voice is missing (115:37).
- Blu-ray ALL Germany- NSM Records - No cuts (115:37).
- Blu-ray B Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts. Though at the 84 minute mark when the taxi driver (cameo by Don Siegel) talks to a dispatcher, the dispatcher's voice is missing (115:37).
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition Austria- NSM Records - No cuts (115:37).
- Blu-ray B 4K + Blu-ray Germany- Capelight Pictures - No cuts (115:42).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (115:35).
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Comparison added by Frank_Vincent on 25/09/10
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 17/12/23UPDATE LOG:
18/04/13: Added DVDBeaver link.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
28/10/13: Added UK release.
29/10/13: Noted missing audio in US release.
14/07/16: Addition of the US Collector's Edition.
16/07/16: Updated US CE extras runtimes and added second commentary, capsaholic, changed winner to "Draw"
02/03/17: Confirmation US Shout! audio is not affected by issue on MGM release.
07/01/21: Added US single, Australia, Austria.
06/11/21: Addition of the Kino Lorber release.
15/11/21: Added runtime to Scream Factory release.
17/07/22: Updated Kino Lorber release as Blu-ray only edition is now available.
12/11/23: Added Canada x4, Germany x2.
17/12/23: Updated KL audio.
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