Umbrella Entertainment has announced it’s bringing out an Audition 25th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Blu-ray next year for Takashi Miike’s sadistic psychological horror movie
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Included in the extras for one of Miike’s most revered films are,
- 48 page bound book
- Custom design outer rigid slipcase
- Custom artwork slipcase
- 8 replica lobby cards
- A3 reversible poster
- Limited Edition numbered release
- NEW! Exclusive Audio commentary with filmmakers Aaron McCann & Dominic Pearce
- NEW! Deeper Deeper into Audition – Video Essay by Alexandra Heller Nicholas
- Audio Commentary by Japanese Film Expert Tom Mes (in English)
- Audio commentary by director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan, hosted by Masato Kobayashi
- Interviews with lead actors
- Interview with actor Ryo Ishibashi (16:17)
- Interview with actress Eihi Shiina (20:07)
- Interview with actor Renji Ishibashi (20:53)
- Interview with actor Ren Osugi (16:23)
- Japanese Trailer
- International Trailer
Based on the bestselling novel by Ryu Murakami and directed by the master of the extreme, Takashi Miike (13 Assassins, Ichi The Killer), Audition is as shocking as it is disturbing and remains one of the best and most influential horror films of all time.
A psychological horror that explores the dark side of love and obsession. Lonely widower, Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi – The Grudge) is persuaded by his colleague, Yoshikawa (Jun Kumimurato – Kill Bill), to hold a fake audition for a new wife, disguised as a casting for a movie. He becomes smitten with Asami (Eihi Shiina – Tokyo Gore Police), a mysterious woman who seems to be the perfect match for him. However, as he pursues this relationship, Aoyama discovers that Asami has a twisted and violent past that haunts her present. He soon finds himself trapped in a nightmare of torture and deception, as Asami reveals her true nature in a finale that will have you squirming.
You can pre-order the Audition 25th Anniversary Collector’s Edition from Umbrella Entertainment’s web store. It will be released in January 2024.
