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Wake in Fright
[Blu-ray 4K]
Blu-ray ALL - Australia - Umbrella Review written by and copyright: James-Masaki Ryan (10th July 2025). |
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The Film
 "Wake in Fright" (1971) John Grant (played by Gary Bond) is a schoolteacher assigned to a tiny schoolhouse in Tiboonda, a village in the middle of nowhere in Australia. With the school season ending for the Christmas holidays, he is ready to travel to Sydney by plane, but that means having to catch the train to nearest airport located in the mining town of Bundanyabba, or the ‘Yabba as the locals refer to it. While he is only scheduled to stay one night before leaving, he gets caught up in a night of drinking and gambling with the locals, eventually losing all of his money in the process. His stay in town is extended in which the locals are friendly to help him out, but John’s time in the town becomes a living hell for him with seemingly no way of escaping… Adapted from writer Kenneth Cook’s debut novel of the same name from 1961, “Wake in Fright” has all the elements of a psychological suspense film. One man’s madness and descent, an escape at reach but ever so far away. But it is quite different from other horror films of the same premise of being trapped and captive, as this happens in the wide open space of the Outback, and there are no particular “villains” that are keeping the protagonist there. The character of John is an average young middle class individual who most likely grew up in the city. But being stationed in the middle of nowhere in which he has few friends if any, no opportunities for a civilized lifestyle, it’s only natural that he dreams of being with his girlfriend on the beach. John is living a frustrated life. There is no sex, no pleasure, no hobbies, and only time to think about how he became a so-called slave to the education department. He is not finding his time as a teacher to be fulfilling at all. The original plan of his would have been simple. Stay the night alone in his reserved hotel, go to the airport the next day, and enjoy his short stay away during the holidays. But there comes greed… The fictional town of the ‘Yabba is an average rural mining town. The men take part in drinking at the pub, gambling with organized games of two-up, and enjoying their time together in the sun. Gambling might not be legal, and pubs may be staying opening longer than they are supposed to, but the local police including the chief Jock Crawford (played by Chips Rafferty) turn a blind eye, as long as the people are orderly and having a fine time. He is one of the first people to greet John while sharing a few drinks. Others that share conversations with him, such as Doc (played by Donald Pleasance), Tim Hynes (played by Al Thomas), and Dick (played by Jack Thompson) are actually quite friendly with John, sharing beers and laughs, but John is not particularly in the mood. For him, all he wants to do is leave the town, but after participating in a few rounds of two-up in which he sees the chance to pay off his loans and be able to move away, the greed leads to empty pockets, furthering him into angered depression. Everyone in town is actually being quite friendly to him, but he does not see it this way. But he has no choice as he has no place to stay anymore and must rely on their hospitality whether he likes it or not. Things do start getting out of hand later on, as his sexual encounter with Tim’s daughter Jannette (played by Sylvia Kay) shows that he is unable to fully control himself. There is some part due to the drinking he had been doing, but the excess alcohol also leads him to vomiting before they engage in entanglement. He also joins the men who go out late at night for kangaroo hunting while drinking, which turns extremely violent and disturbing with the inhumane killings of the animals. There is also the gay encounter with Doc, which is never settled on being consensual or not, though with John’s reaction to waking up in the morning, it was not done in his right frame of mind. Some may point out that there are “bad guys” in the story, such as the men who killed the kangaroos or for Doc for what he did to John at night while they were drunk out of their minds. But the real bad guy may be John himself. The one who is unable to control himself. He loses his temper often, gambles away his time for happiness, and everything that happens to him is because of his own decisions, rather than someone else controlling him. They story takes place entirely in Australia, but it is interesting to note that the director Ted Kotcheff was Canadian, the screenplay was by Evan Jones who is Jamaican, and produced by George Willoughby who was Norwegian. In addition, the two leads of the film were English. When the film was made, there was virtually no Australian film industry. There were films made in Australia but many were international productions with a small number of films that were locally produced and there was more effort with local television programming than with cinema. “Wake in Fright” was a very unusual production not just with the international crew but one that placed on screen a reality that was not seen on Australian screens. People speaking with natural Australian accents, people participating in drinking, fighting, gambling, and sex – a reality that many were not ready to see on screen, and also something that many people may have not been aware of taking place, such as the gambling and the drunken killings. There were more romanticized works such as legends of bushmen on the run from the law and the tales of stockmen on the farms in westerns. It was rare to see Aboriginals on screen (there are some that appear in “Wake in Fright”, though none in speaking roles) or hearing about their stories being told as well. But with the one-two punch of “Wake in Fright” and "Walkabout", both from 1971 as Australian set films that were produced by an international crew, it set the wheels in motion for a new wave of Australian cinema. Young Australian filmmakers saw that there was potential to showcase Australian culture on screen and being able to use the unique landscapes for productions, leading to a massive jump in productions from the 1970s onward. Coincidentally, there were similarities with both films both being in the genre of "strangers in a strange land trying to escape". In addition, there was also "Straw Dogs" produced in the UK the same year and "Deliverance" the following year in the US, also having similar themes. The film adaptation of “Wake in Fright” is considered a masterpiece of Australian cinema by modern critics and audiences, but that was not always the case. It was viewed incredibly negatively by Australians in its initial run, ignored entirely by American audiences, and barely making an impact critically. The film first screened at the Cannes Film Festival on May 12th, 1971 and released theatrically in France a few months later where it was a major hit. One person who wonderfully championed the film was filmmaker Martin Scorsese, who saw it at Cannes and was ecstatic during its screening, While it was not a direct influence, Scorsese's 1985 dark comedy "After Hours" has some similarities to "Wake in Fright" with its theme the "stranger in a strange land trying to escape". But when "Wake in Fright" was released in Australia on October 9th, 1971, it was not at all embraced by the country, as it painted a less than ideal look at the behavior of the rural Australians. In the United States, the title was changed to "Outback" and released by United Artists, who did not know how to market it and it played in only select theaters before disappearing. In addition several changes were made to reduce the sexual content and nudity, and overdubbing some of the lines to be easier for Americans to understand. There was also controversy regarding the infamous kangaroo shooting scene, in which a number of kangaroos are shot to death by the drunken men late at night, with the footage being real killings. Although there was a disclaimer that the footage was done with professional hunters in which they were killed for their meat, it still caused issues with distributors around the world. While the masses in Australia dismissed it quickly, there were some that did in fact embrace it. Many young aspiring Australian filmmakers saw it as an eye-opening experience that their country and its landscape had potential for filmmaking, as well as being able to put their own culture onto screens. But aside from select screenings at film schools and rare appearances on broadcast television, the film became increasingly difficult to see due to rights issues. NLT Productions, one of the production companies went out of business soon after the film's release. The original negative and other original elements went missing and the only known prints were a very few film prints of less than ideal quality. In the 1990s, the film's original editor Anthony Buckley made it his quest to find the elements. Eventually the elements were tracked down to an archive in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the original negative and other prints of the film were discovered, just in the nick of time. They were found in a container stating "For Destruction", and it was only days away before the crate of old film was about to be destroyed. The elements were rescued and the film was digitally restored from the original negative, and was re-released to the public in 2009. The restored film was instantly hailed as a lost masterpiece, praising the themes, the direction, the performances, and being a key to the Australian filmmaking renaissance, though very underseen by general audiences. And now, more than fifty years after its initial release, the film has received a new restoration, this time in 4K resolution, and brought to the 4K UltraHD Blu-ray format for the very first time by Umbrella in 2025, cementing its reputation for future generations. Note this is a region ALL 4K UltraHD Blu-ray + Blu-ray set
Video
Umbrella Entertainment presents the film in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio in 2160p HEVC with HDR10 / Dolby Vision grading on the 4K UHD and in 1080p AVC MPEG-4 on the standard Blu-ray. The 4K restoration was done by ROAR Digital in 2024 from the rescued original negative materials. The previous HD transfer was quite exceptional considering how the film was long unseen in a presentable form, though there was some criticism of the digital sharpening of the image, removing some of the original film grain. For the new 4K restoration, they have made it certain to keep the original film grain intact while still digitally removing damage marks from the frame. While the original look of the film was having emphasis on the oranges and browns to accentuate the heat and the desert, there was some push in colors such as greens and blues in certain segments in the older HD master. For the 4K restoration, there is more of a push to the orange and browns while making other colors such as greens and blues to be less noticeable, while still making the restored image look as natural as possible. The restoration is very sharp with a good layer of natural film grain, colors that are crisp throughout with great darks and bright whites, damage such as dust and speckles being almost entirely removed, and having a stable image with each and every scene. The Dolby Vision grading on the UHD gives the colors some added subtle depth, though the standard Blu-ray in downconverted HD also looks quite strong as well. An exceptional job with the restoration by ROAR Digital and a great transfer to both formats by Umbrella Entertainment. The film’s runtime is 108:21 which includes additional 2024 4K restoration text at the end of the credits.
Audio
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono The original mono is presented in lossless form, also restored from original elements. The sparse but effective score by John Scott sounds excellent. Dialogue is always clear as do all the effects. Dialogue, music, and effects are well balanced throughout, with no major issues of damage such as hiss, pops, or crackle to be heard. An excellent job with the sound restoration as well. There are optional English HoH subtitles for the main feature in a white font.
Extras
DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K) (1) Audio Commentary by author and critic Peter Galvin, author of The Making of Wake in Fright (2025) This new and exclusive commentary has Galvin giving a very insightful scene specific commentary track about the film's history and production. Discussed are information on the cast and crew, the deleted original opening, behind the scenes information, differences between the novel and the film, the significance of seeing and hearing Australians acting and speaking as themselves on screen at the time, the sexual content and sexual oppression, quotes from cast, crew, and critics, the film's music, the locations, and much more. As an expert on the film's history and a great speaker, there is never a dull moment in this solid well researched track. in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles (2) Audio Commentary with director Ted Kotcheff and editor Anthony Buckley (2013) This commentary has Kotcheff and Buckley together looking back at the film's production more than forty years later, as they talk about behind the scenes information, the few uses of colors such as blues and greens and focusing on the hot oranges, browns and reds for the visuals, memories of Rafferty, their time playing two-up with the locals like in the film, the casting of Kotcheff's wife at the time for the role of Janette, some on set injuries, recalling the film's reaction at Cannes, the similarities with Australia and Canada, great memories of the crewmembers, and the film's fate and its eventual rescue. This was recorded for the film's Blu-ray/DVD releases and has been featured on a number of other releases previously. in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles 4K Restoration Trailer (1:26) This newly created trailer by Umbrella for the film's 4K restoration is newly edited. The trailer has been embedded below, courtesy of Umbrella. in 2160p HEVC HDR10, in 1.85:1, in English LPCM 2.0 without subtitles DISC TWO (Blu-ray) (1) Audio Commentary by author and critic Peter Galvin, author of The Making of Wake in Fright (2025) The new commentary from the 4K disc is repeated on the standard Blu-ray disc. in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles (2) Audio Commentary with director Ted Kotcheff and editor Anthony Buckley (2013) The vintage commentary from the 4K disc is also repeated on the standard Blu-ray disc. in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles "Return to the 'Yabba" 2025 documentary (49:46) Here is a newly produced documentary hosted by Andrew Mercado, guiding viewers to original locations used in the film, with some places still standing and others renovated or demolished entirely. Shot mostly in Broken Hill, it includes interviews with the mayor of the town discussing its history and its present situation, as well as civilians of the town to give context to what the city offered for the film's production, as well as for some examples of same locations being reused in "Mad Max 2" (1981), "Razorback" (1984), and "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (1994). There is also talk of the film's premiere in the town in 1971 and the negative reaction it caused. Mercado already dominated the commentary track with great information, but this documentary adds even more and is essential viewing. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in 1.78:1 / 1.85:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles "Yer Mad, Ya Bastard!" 2008 with director Ted Kotcheff (12:57) This vintage interview with Kotcheff has him discussing about falling in love with the story and the Outback, memories of working with Rafferty, shooting the two-up scene including having to print fake money, and other behind the scenes stories. The interview was conducted in 2008 by Mark Hartley for the documentary "Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation!", in which clips can be found. It is presented in an extended form here. Note that this interview is also on the US Image Entertainment Blu-ray but titled "To the Yabba and Back" on that release. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in 1.78:1 / 1.85:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles 2009 Q&A with Ted Kotcheff at the Toronto International Film Festival (45:51) This 2009 Q&A session to commemorate the film's restoration and revival at the festival has an interview with Kotcheff moderated by Canadian film critic and journalist Martin Knelman. Discussed are how Kotcheff started to use his middle name when joining the industry, his early days of working on television, his attachment to the project, various behind the scenes stories, and about the film's much better reception nearly forty years later. Note this Q&A was originally available on the US Image Entertainment Blu-ray. in 1080i60 AVC MPEG-4, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles "Take in Fright" 2025 interview with director of photography Brian West (20:42) This new and exclusive interview has Brian West discussing about the film's production, the difficulty shooting with the council rules of Broken Hill, the cameras used, information about the crew, and more. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in 1.78:1 / 1.85:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles "Not Quite Hollywood" 2008 interview with actor Jack Thompson (6:50) This clip from Hartley's documentary has and extended (but still short) interview clip with Thompson about his first feature film and how the film impacted the Australian film industry and new wave, but also the difficulty of Australians seeing a slightly distorted and uglier version of themselves on screen for the first time. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles "The Cinema's Great Squeaky Bald Git: Kim Newman Discusses the Career of Actor Donald Pleasence" 2025 interview (14:51) This new and exclusive interview has film critic Kim Newman talking specifically about Pleasance's life and career. From his time in the military, his roles in leads and supporting, ranging from high art to low budget horror, and much more. There is focus on his 70s work and top billed features, in which he is remembered greatly for many of his horror and suspense features. There are numerous clips of the features discussed. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in various ratios, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles "The Filmmaker and the Filmbuff: Philippe Mora and Paul Harris Discuss Wake in Fright" 2023 conversation (20:07) This conversation has Philippe Mora alongside film historian and "Filmbuff" Paul Harris on the film and its history. Discussed are the casting choices, Kotcheff's varying career, differences between filmmaking in Australia from then to now, as well as some of Mora's memories of filming "Mad Dog Morgan" on a slight tangent. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles Alternate scenes from "Outback" (10:40) Presented here are some alternate footage found in the American version of the film. There are some trims made for the violence, the different opening title card, some dialogue replacement, and alternate footage used for sex and nudity. The transfer comes from a videotape source, so it is slightly blurry. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in 1.33:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles "7:30 Report" on the Rediscovery and Restoration of Wake in Fright (6:35) This clip from ABC Australia's "7:30 Report" is a news segment focused on the film's rediscovery and restoration in 2009, with interviews with Thompson and others plus clips from the film itself. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in 1.78:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles Audio interview with Ted Kotcheff about his career conducted by Paul Harris (130:27) Presented here is a lengthy audio interview which took place in Melbourne at the NFSA on Wednesday June 18th, 2009. Talked about are Kotcheff's childhood and his early works, which then quickly goes into the production of "Wake in Fright" with behind the scenes stories and the film's unfortunate fate soon after. More than half of the interview runtime focuses on this film in particular, and much of the stories told can be found in other extras on this disc already, but it is still great fun to listen to. The later portion looks at Koetcheff's subsequent films, though they are not fully dissected like "Wake in Fright". in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles Audio interview with Composer John Scott conducted by Music Historian Daniel Schweiger (15:31) Scott is interviewed here in which he discusses about his time as a studio musician and backing musician, and his role in creating the soundscape for "Wake in Fright". He also talks about his reaction to the film, as well as the decisions he made for particular cues. The audio interview is undated, but as they reference the 4K restoration it must be from 2024 or 2025. in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles "Who Needs Art?" 1971 TV Segment on Wake in Fright (5:52) Presented here is a black and white newsreel segment focusing on the new start of the Australian film industry, kicking off with "Wake in Fright". There is rare B-roll footage shot of the cast and crew at work BW newsreel. Very clear narration. Shot on film, upscaled from SD video. Has behind the scenes of Wake in Fright. The start of feature film. Interview with Willoughby, wanting to see the Australian film industry thrive. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in 1.33:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles TV Spot (0:31) Presented here is a US TV spot with the “Outback” title card, in surprisingly good quality, taken from a film source with colors matching the restored feature and having few if any damage marks. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in 1.33:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles Chips Rafferty Obituary by Ken G. Hall (3:27) A vintage interview clip with filmmaker Ken G. Hall talking about Raffery as a great actor and a friend, and recalls his great roles including the then recently released “Wake in Fright”. Producer George Willoughby states about the film's quality and how he hopes for it to become a major hit. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in 1.33:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles Stills Gallery (5:00) Presented here is an automated slideshow gallery of behind the scenes stills, lobby cards, with music from the film’s soundtrack playing in the background. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, Music Dolby Digital 2.0 Foreign Visions of Local Stories: A Trailer Reel of Australian Films Helmed by Overseas Filmmakers (38:13) - "The Overlanders" - "Bitter Springs" - "A Town Like Alice" - "The Siege of Pinchgut" - "The Sundowners" - "They're a Weird Mob" - "The High Commissioner (AKA Nobody Runs Forever)" - "Age of Consent" - "Walkabout" - "Sunstruck" - "Sidecar Racers" - "The Pyjama Girl Case" - "The Earthling" - "The Coca Cola Kid" As it states, this is a trailer reel of films set in Australia helmed by non-Australian directors, presented in chronological order. Each trailer comes from a different source, so quality will vary with each. They all have some damage marks visible such as scratches and speckles, with some having a bit of hiss and crackle in audio as well. Each of them start with the title of the film with the director’s name and year on a black background. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in various ratios, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 without subtitles "Sunstruck" 1971 bonus film (91:52) Stanley Evans (played by Harry Secombe) is a Welsh choir teacher that takes an opportunity to teach in beautiful Australia, as he dreams of teaching to bikini clad young girls on the sunny beachside. But instead, he is assigned to a schoolhouse in Kookaburra Springs, a rural farming town. As an outsider, the townsfolk and the students do not take him seriously, but when the school is accepted to participate in a choir competition in Sydney, there is pressure placed on Stanley as well as the children. There are certain similarities between "Wake in Fright" and "Sunstruck" with an English schoolteacher being assigned to an Australian school in the middle of nowhere. But tonally, they couldn’t be further apart. "Sunstruck" plays for laughs with the differences in social norms and culture, and it is about acceptance by the community. Secombe does a fine job with the comedic aspects of his character and situation, and there are some good supporting roles from the love interest played by Maggie Fitzgibbon and also by John Meillon, who coincidentally plays a hotel owner in both "Sunstruck" and "Wake in Fright". There are some other personnel connections to "Wake in Fright", with actor Bobby Limb playing the part of Bill in "Sunstruck" was one of the founders of NLT Productions, the company that produced "Wake in Fright". Brian West served as cinematographer and Anthony Buckley served as editor on both features. A British-Australian co-production, "Sunstruck" is a lean and average film. The direction by James Gilbert is not particularly inspiring, and the story itself is on the predictable side. It is not at all bad and is a breeze to watch, but it is one that does not have a memorable legacy. The transfer here is also on the passable side, with some damage marks such as scratches, dust and cigarette burns being visible, while colors are fair but not particularly on the deep side. The transfer is sharp and it is in an odd aspect ratio of 1.58:1 which does not seem to be the original theatrical aspect ratio (IMDB does not list one). The audio is fair, presented in lossy Dolby Digital. Some hiss and cracks can be heard, but nothing very major to speak of. in 1080p AVC MPEG-4, in 1.58:1, in English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono without subtitles This is an absolutely stacked set of extras, with both new and vintage ones, though there are some omissions, as there are some previous Blu-ray releases with exclusive extras. The Australian Madman, UK Eureka, and French Wild Side releases have a 23 minute interview with Kotcheff. The French release also has an exclusive introduction by filmmaker Nicholas Winding Refn. Other notable clips: The original US trailer with the alternate title An introduction by Mark Kermode for the BFI Player An interview with Ted Kotcheff The Wake in Fright Development Initiative by Umbrella Restoration comparison of the 4K restoration A sneak peak of the 2017 mini-series version "Wake in Fright"
Packaging
The discs are packaged in a standard black 4K keep case with a reversible cover.The only difference is the opposite side lacks the Australian M rating logos. The rear of the inlay states there is 2.0 mono audio (which is correct) but mistakenly has the image of a 5.1 setup underneath. It is also available with a limited edition slipcover exclusively at the Umbrella Web Shop. It is also available in a Collector's Edition exclusively at the Umbrella Web Store, which includes: - A 242 page hardback book with original screenplay, artwork, experiences, essays by Anthony Buckley, Peter Galvin, Gregory Marks and Paul Harris plus an in depth analysis by Tina Kaufman - A 144 page hardback book of the original Kenneth Cook novel 'Wake In Fright' - Clear orange plastic slip over rigid case - Custom artwork rigid case, slipcover, books and poster designed by Time Tomorrow - 8 artcards - A3 reversible poster There is also The Yabba Collector's Edition exclusively at the Umbrella Web Store, which includes: - Exclusive custom designed t-shirt by Hollow Bones - Wake In Fright Two-Up set with authentic British pennies - includes instructions - Beer pot glass with beer coaster - A 242 page hardback book with original screenplay, artwork, experiences, essays by Anthony Buckley, Peter Galvin, Gregory Marks and Paul Harris plus an in depth analysis by Tina Kaufman - A 144 page hardback book of the original Kenneth Cook novel 'Wake In Fright' - Clear orange plastic slip over rigid case - Custom artwork rigid case, slipcover, books and poster designed by Time Tomorrow - 8 artcards - A3 reversible poster The first hardback book entitled “Welcome to the Outback” is a hefty one at 242 pages (the rear card incorrectly states 150 pages). It starts with a reprint of the original screenplay by Evan Jones, dated December 1969 for the first 111 pages. Then there is “Lost and Found”, an article written in 2009 by editor Anthony Buckley and his fascinating quest to find the original materials and the many dead ends he faced over the years. Next are the essays “50 Degrees in the Shade” by Peter Galvin from 2024 and ”That’s Not Us! Wake in Fright and the Australian Nightmare” by Gregory Marks from 2022, both detailing the film and its influence. Next is “Sunstruck: A Goon Abroad” a new essay on the bonus film written by Paul Harris. The last 81 pages are a reprint of “Australian Screen Classics: Wake in Fright” by Tina Kaufman, a lengthy look at the film, its loss, and its rediscovery. There are also vintage posters and other stills included in the book. The second hardback book is a reprint of the original novel at 144 pages (the rear card incorrectly states 200 pages). It also includes a short biography and bibliography of Kenneth Cook, followed by an introduction by writer Peter Temple. Temple incorrectly states the film version is directed by “American” director Ted Kotcheff, unless he means America as the entire continent. The end of the book includes writing on the film adaptation by film critic David Stratton. There are eight artcards printed on thick cards with black and white stills from the production. The foldout poster has new artwork on one side and one vintage American artwork on the other with the alternate title. The poster is folded and held in the keep case, housed in the slipcover. The keep case, the books, and the artcards slide into the rigid slipcase with unique artwork, and there is also a transparent orange slip that slides over the slipcase. The removable card on the back of the slipcase has the number, limited to 2000 copies and correctly has the 2.0 symbol printed unlike the keep case inlay. The Yabba Collector's Edition has a few more collectibles. The T-shirt (made in Bangladesh) has a print of one of the film posters with the title on the front, and iconic stills from the film on the back. The two-up set has the wooden bar, two British pennies with Xs plus paper instructions. The beer glass has a cute “Yabbaman” character as the supposed mascot of the hotel in the film and comes with a matching coaster as well. 
Also note that the Umbrella Webshop has some exclusive film merchandise that is not part of this set: Wake in Fright Yabba Man T-shirt Wake in Fright Stubby Holder Wake in Fright Tea Towel Wake in Fright Enamel Bottle Opener Fridge Magnet Wake in Fright Souvenir Spoon There is also a Souvenir Merch Pack bundling the collectibles above.
Overall
"Wake in Fright" has received one of the best releases of the year with this magnificent 4K UltraHD Blu-ray release from Umbrella. The long lost overlooked classic has now cemented itself as one of the essential works of Australian cinema, and they have given it an amazing release with very lengthy high quality extras plus an excellent transfer of the 4K restoration. Absolutely an essential release.
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