From the mind of writer/director Clive Barker – the macabre visionary responsible for Hellraiser and Candyman – comes Nightbreed, a nightmare-induced fantasy set in a world like nothing you’ve ever experienced before… one which will leave you questioning who the real monsters are.By night, Aaron Boone (Craig Sheffer, Teen Wolf) dreams of Midian, a hidden subterranean world where monsters have created a haven from humanity. Under pressure from his girlfriend Lori (Anne Bobby, Born on the Fourth of July), he attends psychotherapy sessions, unaware that his shrink, Dr Decker (Videodrome director David Cronenberg), is setting him up to take the fall for a series of violent murders. Convinced he no longer belongs in the human world, Boone goes in search of Midian – not realising that the real killer has plans for both him and the colourful cast of outsiders who call it home…The victim of studio interference and an unrepresentative marketing campaign, Nightbreed was poorly received by critics on its initial release and failed to ignite the box office, but has since undergone a radical reappraisal. Arrow Films is proud to present two versions of this depraved cult classic: the studio-approved theatrical cut and the reconstructed, reinvigorated director’s cut, for the ultimate nightmarish viewing experience.2-DISC 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS4K restorations of both the Theatrical Cut and Director’s Cut4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray™ presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of both cutsOriginal lossless 2.0 stereo audio and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio for both cutsOptional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for both cutsReversible sleeve feature original and newly commissioned artwork by Gilles VranckxPerfect-bound collectors’ booklet featuring writing on the film by Mark Salisbury, co-author of Clive Barker’s Nightbreed: The Making of the Film, and Barker archivists Phil and Sarah StokesDouble-sided fold-out poster featuring newly commissioned artwork by Gilles VranckxDISC 1 – THEATRICAL CUTAudio commentary by critics Adrian J. Smith and David FlintVintage introduction by writer/director Clive BarkerMonsters, Maniacs and Midian: The Making of Nightbreed, a brand new feature-length documentary incorporating never-before-seen interviews and behind-the-scenes footage shot on location at Pinewood Studios for an Electronic Press Kit in 1989Memories of Midian, an interview with actor Nicholas VinceWalking the Line Between Heaven and Hell, an interview with critic Kat EllingerSpeaking up for the Monsters, an interview with critic Kim NewmanDeleted and alternate scenesExtended torture sceneTheatrical trailers and TV spotsExtensive image galleries, including early sketches, set photos, poster and pre-production art, stills from the UK launch party at Tower Records, and moreOriginal screenplayDISC 2 – DIRECTOR’S CUTIntroduction by Barker and restoration producer Mark Alan MillerAudio commentary by Barker and MillerBrand new audio commentary by critics Kim Newman and Stephen Jones, and Barker collaborator Peter AtkinsBrand new audio commentary by Miller and director’s cut editor Andrew FurtadoTribes of the Moon: Making Nightbreed, an extensive documentary on the making of the film, featuring actors Craig Sheffer, Doug Bradley, Anne Bobby and many moreMaking Monsters, a documentary on the film’s creature designs, featuring special makeup designer Bob KeenFire! Fights! Stunts!, an interview with second unit director Andy ArmstrongCutting Compromise, an interview with editor Mark GoldblattThe Painted Landscape, an exploration of the work of concept artist Ralph McQuarrieMonster Prosthetics Masterclass, an interview with Keen on the film’s incredible prosthetic effectsMatte painting testsMakeup testsAn exploration of the film’s abandoned stop motion animation tests, with special makeup designer Bob KeenRehearsal test“Johnny Get Angry” music video
