Scream Factory will release on 4K Blu-ray John Carpenter's classic film
Escape From New York (1981), starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, and Isaac Hayes. The release will be available for purchase on May 17.
Label description: A thrilling landmark film that jolts along at a breakneck pace, Escape From New York leapt to cult status with high-octane action, edge-of-your-seat suspense and the mind-blowing vision of lone warrior Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) battling his way out of a post-apocalyptic Manhattan!
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the US president (Donald Pleasence) crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken. But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake's mission – and his life – unless he succeeds!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
DISC ONE: 4K BLU-RAY
- 4K RESTORATION COMPLETED ON BEHALF OF STUDIOCANAL
- Audio Commentary With Director John Carpenter And Actor Kurt Russell
- Audio Commentary With Producer Debra Hill And Production Designer Joe Alves
- Audio Commentary With Actress Adrienne Barbeau And Director Of Photography Dean Cundey
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
DISC TWO: BLU-RAY
- 4K RESTORATION COMPLETED ON BEHALF OF STUDIOCANAL
- Audio Commentary With Director John Carpenter And Actor Kurt Russell
- Audio Commentary With Producer Debra Hill And Production Designer Joe Alves
- Audio Commentary With Actress Adrienne Barbeau And Director Of Photography Dean Cundey
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
DISC THREE
- Big Challenges In Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects Of ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK
- Scoring The Escape – A Discussion With Composer Alan Howarth
- On Set With John Carpenter – The Images Of ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK With Photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker
- I Am Taylor – An Interview With Actor Joe Unger
- My Night On Set – An Interview With Filmmaker David DeCoteau
- Deleted Scene: The Original Opening Bank Robbery Sequence With Optional Audio Commentary
- Return To Escape From New York Featurette
- Theatrical Trailers
- Photo Galleries – Behind-The-Scenes, Posters And Lobby Cards