Umbrella Entertainment Announces September Releases
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Posted May 21, 2024 06:31 AM by Webmaster
Australian label Umbrella Entertainment has announced it September batch of Blu-ray releases. They are: The Chain Reaction (1980), The Emu War (2023), Irresistible (2006), Goodnight Mommy (2014), and The Demon Disorder (2024).
The Chain Reaction
Boasting high-octane car chases and spectacular stunts staged by George Miller, the director of Mad Max, and appearances from the stars of that film (Steve Bisley, Hugh Keays-Byrne and Mel Gibson), The Chain Reaction is a slick, futuristic action thriller that hurls you into the nightmarish world of terror and nuclear holocaust.
For mechanic Larry Stilson (Steve Bisley, Mad Max, The Great Gatsby) and his wife Carmel (Arna-Maria Winchester, Coda), a weekend in paradise turns into their most horrifying nightmare. At their retreat in an isolated mountain valley, they are confronted by Heinrich (Ross Thompson, Boulevard of Broken Dreams), the victim of a deadly nuclear spill who is in the throes of a horrifying radiation death. A top-secret government security team moves in with an army of vicious decontamination workers to seal off the valley, forcing Larry and Carmel to attempt a daring high-speed escape......But, the question growing more urgent by the minute is - can the radioactive waste be contained?
Special Features and Technical Specs:
The Chain Reaction Collector's Edition
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The Emu War
Based on the real-life tale when Australia declared war on the native emu, THE EMU WAR is a hilarious farce for fans of Sharknado and Snakes on a Plane. A platoon of soldiers is sent deep into enemy territory in order to kill the emus Leader the Queen Emu. The platoon is led by Major Meredith who has a deep hatred of the emu's after they kidnapped his son. When the platoon is eventually taken captive by the enemy, Meredith learns the truth about his son and the line is blurred between good, evil, human and emu. In this war no one is who they seem. Starring comedy icons Damian Callinan (Backyard Ashes, The Merger) and Luke McGregor (Rosehaven, Utopia), THE EMU WAR is an absurd take on the unbelievable true story of Australia's war with the native emu (and how the humans were defeated).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
The Emu War Collectors Edition
Special Features and Technical Specs:
The booklet has been put together by the creatives behind The Emu War allowing you to see how this slapstick bloodbath was put together.
STREET DATE: SEPTEMBER 4.
Irresistible
The star-studded Australian psychodrama IRRESISTIBLE, from Umbrella's brand new restoration, with an all-star cast of Susan Sarandon (Thelma and Louise, Stepmom), Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada, Oppenheimer) and Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, Peaky Blinders), IRRESISTIBLE is a moody, all-consuming thriller.
Australian writer-director Ann Turner's final feature film, IRRESISTIBLE is a Hitchcockian thriller that proves Turner's skill in subverting genre and surprising audiences.
Sophie Hartley (Sarandon) is convinced that she is being stalked. She becomes increasingly certain that her husband''s beautiful co-worker, Mara (Blunt), wants her children, her husband and her life. But no one believes Sophie. Forced to prove her sanity, Sophie grows increasingly paranoid - but is she imagining things? Sophie becomes completely caught up in her obsession, turning stalker herself - and makes a discovery more frightening than her worst fear.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Irresistible Collector's Edition
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Goodnight Mommy
GOODNIGHT MOMMY (originally titled Ich Seh, Ich Seh) is a compelling, unsettling must-see for any horror fan. Dark, violent, and drenched in dread, GOODNIGHT MOMMY cements directors Fiala and Franz as an auteur duo in the making.
In a lonesome house in the countryside between woods and cornfields live nine-year-old twin brothers Lukas and Elias, who are waiting for their mother in the heat of summer. When she comes home, bandaged after cosmetic surgery, nothing is like before. The children start to doubt that this woman is actually their mother. An existential struggle for identity and fundamental trust emerges.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Goodnight Mommy Collector's Edition
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The Demon Disorder
Graham Reilly, a man who has retired from life, lives alone in his garage workshop and hides from the world. It has been this way since the death of his father and the estrangement from his two brothers. Haunted by his past, this is a life he has accepted. Then one day, his brother calls…. When their youngest brother is believed to be demonically possessed, the two estranged brothers Graham and Jake reunite to confront a dreadful family secret. Debut feature from SFX icon Steven Boyle, THE DEMON DISORDER is a demonic family drama for fans of body horror and Boyle's masterful effects.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
The Demon Disorder Collector's Edition
Special Features and Technical Specs:
The Chain Reaction
Boasting high-octane car chases and spectacular stunts staged by George Miller, the director of Mad Max, and appearances from the stars of that film (Steve Bisley, Hugh Keays-Byrne and Mel Gibson), The Chain Reaction is a slick, futuristic action thriller that hurls you into the nightmarish world of terror and nuclear holocaust.
For mechanic Larry Stilson (Steve Bisley, Mad Max, The Great Gatsby) and his wife Carmel (Arna-Maria Winchester, Coda), a weekend in paradise turns into their most horrifying nightmare. At their retreat in an isolated mountain valley, they are confronted by Heinrich (Ross Thompson, Boulevard of Broken Dreams), the victim of a deadly nuclear spill who is in the throes of a horrifying radiation death. A top-secret government security team moves in with an army of vicious decontamination workers to seal off the valley, forcing Larry and Carmel to attempt a daring high-speed escape......But, the question growing more urgent by the minute is - can the radioactive waste be contained?
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Includes CD with original soundtrack
- Extended NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD interviews with cast members Steve Bisley, Arna-Marie Winchester, Director Ian Barry and Associate Producer Ross Matthews
- Thrills & Nuclear Spills Featurette
- The Sparks Obituary featurette
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- The Man at the Edge of the Freeway: Early Cut
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spot
- VHS Trailer
- Image Gallery
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
The Chain Reaction Collector's Edition
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Includes CD with original soundtrack
- Extended NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD interviews with cast members Steve Bisley, Arna-Marie Winchester, Director Ian Barry and Associate Producer Ross Matthews
- Thrills & Nuclear Spills Featurette
- The Sparks Obituary featurette
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- The Man at the Edge of the Freeway: Early Cut
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spot
- VHS Trailer
- Image Gallery
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
- A 48-page book featuring essays from producer David Elfick, director Ian Barry and writer Luke Buckmaster, behind-the-scenes, experiences and art
- Original CD soundtrack
- Custom designed original artwork rigid case
- Custom designed original poster art slipcase
- 8 artcards
- A3 reversible poster
- Limited Edition Numbered release
The Emu War
Based on the real-life tale when Australia declared war on the native emu, THE EMU WAR is a hilarious farce for fans of Sharknado and Snakes on a Plane. A platoon of soldiers is sent deep into enemy territory in order to kill the emus Leader the Queen Emu. The platoon is led by Major Meredith who has a deep hatred of the emu's after they kidnapped his son. When the platoon is eventually taken captive by the enemy, Meredith learns the truth about his son and the line is blurred between good, evil, human and emu. In this war no one is who they seem. Starring comedy icons Damian Callinan (Backyard Ashes, The Merger) and Luke McGregor (Rosehaven, Utopia), THE EMU WAR is an absurd take on the unbelievable true story of Australia's war with the native emu (and how the humans were defeated).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Audio Commentary with Writer/Directors Jay Morrissey, Lisa Fineberg and John Campbell and Writer/Creator Jonathan Schuster
- VFX Breakdown
- Deleted Scenes
- The Emu War 2018 Short Film
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
The Emu War Collectors Edition
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Audio Commentary with Writer/Directors Jay Morrissey, Lisa Fineberg and John Campbell and Writer/Creator Jonathan Schuster
- VFX Breakdown
- Deleted Scenes
- The Emu War 2018 Short Film
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
The booklet has been put together by the creatives behind The Emu War allowing you to see how this slapstick bloodbath was put together.
STREET DATE: SEPTEMBER 4.
Irresistible
The star-studded Australian psychodrama IRRESISTIBLE, from Umbrella's brand new restoration, with an all-star cast of Susan Sarandon (Thelma and Louise, Stepmom), Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada, Oppenheimer) and Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, Peaky Blinders), IRRESISTIBLE is a moody, all-consuming thriller.
Australian writer-director Ann Turner's final feature film, IRRESISTIBLE is a Hitchcockian thriller that proves Turner's skill in subverting genre and surprising audiences.
Sophie Hartley (Sarandon) is convinced that she is being stalked. She becomes increasingly certain that her husband''s beautiful co-worker, Mara (Blunt), wants her children, her husband and her life. But no one believes Sophie. Forced to prove her sanity, Sophie grows increasingly paranoid - but is she imagining things? Sophie becomes completely caught up in her obsession, turning stalker herself - and makes a discovery more frightening than her worst fear.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Ann Turner and Producer Sue Maslin
- NEW IRRESISTIBLE Location Shoot with Paul Hagl
- Behind the Scenes featurette with cast and crew
- Trailer
- NEW Slipcase artwork by Ben Turner
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
Irresistible Collector's Edition
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Ann Turner and Producer Sue Maslin
- NEW IRRESISTIBLE Location Shoot with Paul Hagl
- Behind the Scenes featurette with cast and crew
- Trailer
- NEW Slipcase artwork by Ben Turner
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
- A 48-page book featuring essays from Athena Bellas and Digby Houghton, behind-the-scenes, experiences and art
- Custom art slipcase by Ben Turner
- 8 artcards
- A3 reversible poster
- Limited Edition Numbered release
Goodnight Mommy
GOODNIGHT MOMMY (originally titled Ich Seh, Ich Seh) is a compelling, unsettling must-see for any horror fan. Dark, violent, and drenched in dread, GOODNIGHT MOMMY cements directors Fiala and Franz as an auteur duo in the making.
In a lonesome house in the countryside between woods and cornfields live nine-year-old twin brothers Lukas and Elias, who are waiting for their mother in the heat of summer. When she comes home, bandaged after cosmetic surgery, nothing is like before. The children start to doubt that this woman is actually their mother. An existential struggle for identity and fundamental trust emerges.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW - Audio Commentary with critic and writer Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
- NEW - Video Essay by critic Andy Marshall-Roberts
- Deleted Scenes
- "Making Of" featurette
- Stockholm Film Festival Interview with Veronika Franz & Severin Fiala
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
Goodnight Mommy Collector's Edition
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW - Audio Commentary with critic and writer Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
- NEW - Video Essay by critic Andy Marshall-Roberts
- Deleted Scenes
- "Making Of" featurette
- Stockholm Film Festival Interview with Veronika Franz & Severin Fiala
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
- A 48-page book featuring essay from Emma Westwood, behind-the-scenes, experiences and art
- New original poster art rigid case
- Custom art slipcase by Lucas Peverill
- 8 artcards
- A3 reversible poster
- Limited Edition Numbered release
The Demon Disorder
Graham Reilly, a man who has retired from life, lives alone in his garage workshop and hides from the world. It has been this way since the death of his father and the estrangement from his two brothers. Haunted by his past, this is a life he has accepted. Then one day, his brother calls…. When their youngest brother is believed to be demonically possessed, the two estranged brothers Graham and Jake reunite to confront a dreadful family secret. Debut feature from SFX icon Steven Boyle, THE DEMON DISORDER is a demonic family drama for fans of body horror and Boyle's masterful effects.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Concept Art images slideshow
- 'Making of' The Demon Disorder
- Creaturette
- Audio Commentary
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
The Demon Disorder Collector's Edition
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Concept Art images slideshow
- 'Making of' The Demon Disorder
- Creaturette
- Audio Commentary
- Trailer
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature
- Collector's Edition includes slipcase and 20page booklet put together by the team behind The Demon Disorder; only from the Umbrella Webstore
