Umbrella Entertainment Announces July Releases
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Posted March 20, 2025 11:57 PM by Webmaster
Australian label Umbrella Entertainment has announced its July batch of releases. They are: Ozploitation Rarities Vol. 3 (1975-1985), Intact (2001), The Science of Sleep (2006), Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare (2025), and Michael Haneke Collection (1976-2012).
Ozploitation Rarities Vol. 3
Ozploitation Turns Noir in OZPLOITATION RARITIES VOL. 3, featuring Umbrella's NEW restorations of three lost gems of Australian crime cinema—SCOBIE MALONE (1975), GOODBYE PARADISE (1982), and THE EMPTY BEACH (1985).
Newly restored in glorious high definition, these hard-boiled thrillers swap the outback horrors and grindhouse excess of previous volumes for sun-soaked corruption, political intrigue, and down-and-dirty detective work.
From Bondi to Brisbane, these gripping neo-noir thrillers paint a uniquely Australian vision of crime and deception. Restored and packed with special features, OZPLOITATION RARITIES VOL. 3 is an essential addition for fans of down-under noir, hard-boiled mystery, and classic Australian cinema.
SCOBIE MALONE
A long-overlooked piece of 70s Australian crime cinema, SCOBIE MALONE is a stylish blend of murder mystery, political intrigue, and saucy entanglements. Jack Thompson stars as the charming yet tough Sydney detective, whose latest case leads him from poolside patios to the corridors of power. When a woman is found dead at the Sydney Opera House, Malone uncovers a dangerous web of corruption, blackmail, and deception. With a catchy theme song, steamy romance, and a plot packed with twists, this adaptation of Jon Cleary's Helga's Web captures the era's freewheeling energy while delivering a sharp police procedural. Thompson's effortless charisma makes Malone a captivating mix of ladies' man and relentless investigator, navigating a world where secrets are currency and danger lurks beneath Sydney's glittering surface.
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A cult favorite of Australian neo-noir, Goodbye Paradise is a sharp, sunburnt thriller that blends political satire, mystery, and offbeat humor. Ray Barrett stars as Michael Stacey, an ex-cop turned whistle-blower and reluctant private eye, drifting through Queensland with a hangover and a cynical outlook. But when an old friend's daughter vanishes, Stacey is pulled into a bizarre conspiracy involving a free-love cult, a shadowy paramilitary group, and a radical plot to seize control of the state. Also starring Robyn Nevin, Lex Marinos, Grant Dodwell, Paul Chubb, Kris McQuade, and Mark Hembrow, what begins as a simple missing persons case soon spirals into a world of corruption, danger, and deception. As powerful enemies close in and bodies start piling up, Stacey must navigate a landscape where loyalty is fleeting, and the truth is as elusive as a cool breeze on a Queensland summer day.
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Bryan Brown stars as Cliff Hardy, a down-on-his-luck private investigator hired to look into the disappearance of a businessman presumed drowned off Bondi Beach two years earlier. But when a journalist linked to the case is murdered, whispers emerge of secret recordings that could expose high-level corruption—and now, everyone wants them. As Hardy digs deeper, he finds himself caught between ruthless criminals, political operatives, and hired thugs, all willing to kill to keep the past buried. With danger closing in and few people he can trust, Hardy must stay one step ahead to uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim. Resurfacing after years in obscurity. The Empty Beach also stars Anna Maria Monticelli, Ray Barrett, John Wood, Nick Tate, Peter Collingwood, Joss McWilliam, and Kerry Mack.
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This provocative thriller features a powerhouse performance from cinematic legend Max von Sydow and Argentinian star Leonardo Sbaraglia.
With its striking visual style and pulse-pounding narrative, INTACTO will leave you questioning the very nature of fate. When luck runs out, what remains?
What if luck could be bought, sold—or stolen? Would you risk it all to become the luckiest person in the world? INTACTO is a chilling, mind-bending journey through a shadowy realm where luck is the ultimate commodity and no one escapes unscathed. "Your gift is not strong enough"
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Moving to Paris following the death of his father, and to be closer to his mother, graphic designer Stéphane Miroux (Gael García Bernal) meets his equally creative neighbor Stéphanie (Charlotte Gainsbourg). Behind Stéphane's nervous shyness is a world of imagination and fantasy, infused with surrealism, wonder and strange beauty. But how can he explain this to his neighbor?
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Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare
Directed by Scott Chambers, this terrifying reimagining of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan follows Wendy Darling as she embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her brother Michael from the clutches of the evil Peter Pan who intends to send him to Neverland.
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Provocative filmmaker Michael Haneke is renowned for exploring human nature, isolation, and societal disintegration. His films invite deep reflection on the complexities of modern life, exposing the hidden darkness beneath the surface of everyday existence.
This MICHAEL HANEKE COLLECTION showcases Haneke's signature minimalist style, stark realism, and refusal to offer easy answers.
In This Box Set:
Three Paths to the Lake (1976)
Lemmings Part 1 & Part 2 (1979)
Seventh Continent (1989)
Benny's Video (1992)
The Rebellion (1993)
71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance (1994)
The Castle (1997)
Funny Games (1997)
Code Unknown (2000)
The Piano Teacher (2001)
Time of the Wolf (2003)
Hidden (2005)
The White Ribbon (2009)
Amour (2012)
Ozploitation Rarities Vol. 3
Ozploitation Turns Noir in OZPLOITATION RARITIES VOL. 3, featuring Umbrella's NEW restorations of three lost gems of Australian crime cinema—SCOBIE MALONE (1975), GOODBYE PARADISE (1982), and THE EMPTY BEACH (1985).
Newly restored in glorious high definition, these hard-boiled thrillers swap the outback horrors and grindhouse excess of previous volumes for sun-soaked corruption, political intrigue, and down-and-dirty detective work.
From Bondi to Brisbane, these gripping neo-noir thrillers paint a uniquely Australian vision of crime and deception. Restored and packed with special features, OZPLOITATION RARITIES VOL. 3 is an essential addition for fans of down-under noir, hard-boiled mystery, and classic Australian cinema.
SCOBIE MALONE
A long-overlooked piece of 70s Australian crime cinema, SCOBIE MALONE is a stylish blend of murder mystery, political intrigue, and saucy entanglements. Jack Thompson stars as the charming yet tough Sydney detective, whose latest case leads him from poolside patios to the corridors of power. When a woman is found dead at the Sydney Opera House, Malone uncovers a dangerous web of corruption, blackmail, and deception. With a catchy theme song, steamy romance, and a plot packed with twists, this adaptation of Jon Cleary's Helga's Web captures the era's freewheeling energy while delivering a sharp police procedural. Thompson's effortless charisma makes Malone a captivating mix of ladies' man and relentless investigator, navigating a world where secrets are currency and danger lurks beneath Sydney's glittering surface.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW RESTORATION
- NEW Audio commentary by screenwriters Stephen Vagg and Justin King
- NEW Murder At The Opera House – An interview with producer (and Scobie script supervisor) Sue Milliken
- NEW "Not Quite Hollywood" extended interviews with actors Jack Thompson, Judy Morris and Victoria Anoux
- NEW Archival Jon Cleery interview conducted screenwriter Stephen Vagg
- NEW Jack Thompson Aussie trailer reel
- NEW The High Commissioner trailer
A cult favorite of Australian neo-noir, Goodbye Paradise is a sharp, sunburnt thriller that blends political satire, mystery, and offbeat humor. Ray Barrett stars as Michael Stacey, an ex-cop turned whistle-blower and reluctant private eye, drifting through Queensland with a hangover and a cynical outlook. But when an old friend's daughter vanishes, Stacey is pulled into a bizarre conspiracy involving a free-love cult, a shadowy paramilitary group, and a radical plot to seize control of the state. Also starring Robyn Nevin, Lex Marinos, Grant Dodwell, Paul Chubb, Kris McQuade, and Mark Hembrow, what begins as a simple missing persons case soon spirals into a world of corruption, danger, and deception. As powerful enemies close in and bodies start piling up, Stacey must navigate a landscape where loyalty is fleeting, and the truth is as elusive as a cool breeze on a Queensland summer day.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW RESTORATION
- NEW Audio commentary with producer Jane Scott, cinematographer John Seale and screenwriter Denny Lawrence moderated by Stephen Vagg,
- NEW Tanned And Dangerous – An interview with actor Grant Dodwell
- Paradise In Peril – An interview with director Carl Shultz
- Goodbye Paradise TV Spot
Bryan Brown stars as Cliff Hardy, a down-on-his-luck private investigator hired to look into the disappearance of a businessman presumed drowned off Bondi Beach two years earlier. But when a journalist linked to the case is murdered, whispers emerge of secret recordings that could expose high-level corruption—and now, everyone wants them. As Hardy digs deeper, he finds himself caught between ruthless criminals, political operatives, and hired thugs, all willing to kill to keep the past buried. With danger closing in and few people he can trust, Hardy must stay one step ahead to uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim. Resurfacing after years in obscurity. The Empty Beach also stars Anna Maria Monticelli, Ray Barrett, John Wood, Nick Tate, Peter Collingwood, Joss McWilliam, and Kerry Mack.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW RESTORATION
- NEW Audio Commentary with actor Bryan Brown, producer John Edwards and production designer Larry Eastwood moderated by Stephen Vagg
- NEW Private Eye In Bondi – An interview with actor Bryan Brown
- NEW Winter By The Sea – An interview with actor Anna Maria Monticelli
- NEW Dead Quick – A documentary on author Peter Corris
- NEW Marc Hunter 'The Empty Beach' music video
- NEW Bryan Brown Aussie trailer reel
- NEW Theatrical trailer
- A 48-page book with behind-the-scenes, experiences and art
- Rigid case artwork by Fräntz Kantor
- 8 poster cards
- 2 x A3 reversible posters
- Limited Edition Numbered release
This provocative thriller features a powerhouse performance from cinematic legend Max von Sydow and Argentinian star Leonardo Sbaraglia.
With its striking visual style and pulse-pounding narrative, INTACTO will leave you questioning the very nature of fate. When luck runs out, what remains?
What if luck could be bought, sold—or stolen? Would you risk it all to become the luckiest person in the world? INTACTO is a chilling, mind-bending journey through a shadowy realm where luck is the ultimate commodity and no one escapes unscathed. "Your gift is not strong enough"
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW Interview with co-writer Andrés M. Koppel by The Projection Booth's Mike White (Audio Only)
- NEW The Next Reel's Andy Nelson & Pete Wright on Intacto
- NEW Esposados: Short film by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
- Archival commentary with director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
- A "Making Of' Featurette From Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and produced by Fernando Bovaira (The Others, Open Your Eyes)
- "The Making of Intacto" Featurette
- "The Making of FX" Featurette
- NEW! Max von Sydow Trailer Reel
- NEW! Stills Gallery
- Trailers
Moving to Paris following the death of his father, and to be closer to his mother, graphic designer Stéphane Miroux (Gael García Bernal) meets his equally creative neighbor Stéphanie (Charlotte Gainsbourg). Behind Stéphane's nervous shyness is a world of imagination and fantasy, infused with surrealism, wonder and strange beauty. But how can he explain this to his neighbor?
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Alternative cut of The Science of Sleep
- NEW Audio Commentary with Author and Filmmaker Gregory Ferris
- NEW Dream Spaces: Artist Andrew Frost on The Science of Sleep
- NEW ClayMan 'Making of' art featurette
- Audio commentary with Director Michel Gondry, and Actors Charlotte Gainsbourg, Sacha Bourdo and Gael Garcia Bernal
- If You Rescue Me… La Chanson des Chats featurette
- Creatures de Reve featurette
- 'Allo? Featurette
- Petits Cadeaux Flippants featurette
- Bompoint vs Gondry featurette
- US Trailer
- French Trailer
Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare
Directed by Scott Chambers, this terrifying reimagining of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan follows Wendy Darling as she embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her brother Michael from the clutches of the evil Peter Pan who intends to send him to Neverland.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Behind the Scenes of Neverland
- Deleted Scenes
- Audition Tapes
- Cast Exit Interviews
- Stills Gallery
- Trailer
Provocative filmmaker Michael Haneke is renowned for exploring human nature, isolation, and societal disintegration. His films invite deep reflection on the complexities of modern life, exposing the hidden darkness beneath the surface of everyday existence.
This MICHAEL HANEKE COLLECTION showcases Haneke's signature minimalist style, stark realism, and refusal to offer easy answers.
In This Box Set:
Three Paths to the Lake (1976)
Lemmings Part 1 & Part 2 (1979)
Seventh Continent (1989)
Benny's Video (1992)
The Rebellion (1993)
71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance (1994)
The Castle (1997)
Funny Games (1997)
Code Unknown (2000)
The Piano Teacher (2001)
Time of the Wolf (2003)
Hidden (2005)
The White Ribbon (2009)
Amour (2012)
