On 19 February in the UK and 20 February in the US, Indicator presents the first two instalments in a new series of 'Ozploitation' classics, Richard Franklin's 1978 Patrick and Simon Wincer's 1979 Snapshot, both of which were produced by Antony I. Ginnane and written by Everett De Roche. Both films have been newly restored by Powerhouse Films in 4K, and released in both UHD and Blu-ray editions.
PATRICK (Australia 1978)
Limited Edition 4K UHD & Blu-ray | 19 February 2024 | £24.99 (UHD) | £19.99 (Blu-ray)
From director Richard Franklin (Roadgames, Psycho II) comes Patrick, a terrifying fusion of science fiction and Hitchcockian thriller, starring Susan Penhaligon (House of Mortal Sin), Robert Helpmann (The Red Shoes), and Robert Thompson (Thirst).
Murderer Patrick (Thompson) is kept in a comatose state between life and death, under the watchful eye of the eccentric Dr Roget (Helpmann). When he is assigned a caring new nurse, Kathy (Penhaligon), he becomes possessive, and uses telekinetic powers to torment anyone who comes between them.
Produced by Antony I Ginnane (Snapshot), written by Everett De Roche (Harlequin), and scored by Brian May (Mad Max), Patrick's unprecedented international success made it a landmark of the Australian New Wave.
INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD FEATURES:
- Brand-new 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
- 4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
- Three presentations of the film: the original Australian theatrical version; the shortened US theatrical cut with American dubbing; and the Italian theatrical version, featuring an alternative score by Italian prog legends Goblin and presented with English subtitles for the first time
- Original mono audio
- Audio commentary with director Richard Franklin and screenwriter Everett De Roche (2002)
- On-Set Interview with Richard Franklin(1978): behind-the-scenes interview with the Patrick director conducted by Australian film critic Ivan Hutchinson
- Interview with Richard Franklin (2001): previously unseen interview in which the director discusses Patrick
- A Coffee Break with Antony I. Ginnane(2009): the renowned genre-film producer revisits Patrick
- 'Not Quite Hollywood' Interview Excerpts(2008): extensive selection of outtakes from Mark Hartley's acclaimed documentary on Australian cinema, featuring Franklin, De Roche, Ginnane, and stars Susan Penhaligon and Rod Mullinar
- Stephen Morgan on 'Patrick' (2023): appreciation by the academic and Australian cinema specialist
- Original Australian theatrical trailer
- Original US theatrical trailer
- TV spots
- Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes
- New and improved English translation subtitles
- Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack
- Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Alan Miller, exclusive extracts from director Richard Franklin and producer Anthony I Ginnane's unpublished memoirs; archival interviews with screenwriter Everett De Roche and special-effects supervisor Conrad Rothmann, and full film credits
- World premiere on 4K UHD
- Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US
The Blu-ray edition will feature the same special features but with a 1080p transfer from the same restoration.
SNAPSHOT (Australia 1979)
Limited Edition 4K UHD & Blu-ray | 19 February 2024 | £24.99 (UHD) | £19.99 (Blu-ray)
Chantal Contouri (Thirst), Robert Bruning (Ned Kelly), and Sigrid Thornton (Prisoner: Cell Block H) star in Snapshot, a tense Australian thriller that marked the feature debut of director Simon Wincer (Harlequin, Free Willy, Lonesome Dove).
When naïve hairdresser Angela (Thornton) is persuaded by her model friend Madeline (Contouri) to try glamour modelling, she dreams of escaping her humdrum life and the clutches of her over-protective mother. Instead, she is thrust into a decadent world of jealousy, exploitation... and death.
Produced by Antony I Ginnane (Patrick), co-written by Everett De Roche (Roadgames), and scored by Brian May (Mad Max), Snapshot – released internationally under the titles One More Minute and The Day After Halloween – is a classic of Ozploitation cinema.
INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD FEATURES:
- Brand-new 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
- 4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
- Two presentations of the film: the 93-minute theatrical version in 4K Dolby Vision, and the extended 101-minute director's cut from best surviving materials
- Original mono audio
- Audio commentary on the theatrical version with Ginnane, director Simon Wincer, cinematographer Vincent Monton, and actor Sigrid Thornton, moderated by Mark Hartley (2017)
- Audio commentary on the director's cut with producer Antony I Ginnane and film critic and archivist Jaimie Leonarder (2018)
- Audio commentary on the director's cut with Ginnane and horror hostess Katarina Leigh Waters (2012)
- Producing 'Snapshot' (2017): Ginnane revisits the film's shoot
- 'Not Quite Hollywood' Interview Excerpts (2008): extensive selection of outtakes from Mark Hartley's acclaimed documentary on Australian cinema, featuring Thornton, Ginnane, Wincer, Monton, writer Everett De Roche, assistant director Tom Burstall, and actor Lynda Stoner
- Archival audio interview with Chantal Contouri (1979)
- Archival audio interview with Simon Wincer (1979)
- Archival audio interview with stuntman Grant Page
- Stephen Morgan on 'Snapshot' (2023): appreciation by the academic and Australian cinema specialist
- Alternative The Day After Halloween opening titles
- Original theatrical trailer
- TV spots
- Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes
- New and improved English translation subtitles
- Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Ian Barr; an exclusive extract from producer Anthony I Ginnane's unpublished memoirs; archival interviews with director Simon Wincer, screenwriter Everett De Roche, and composer Brian May, and full film credits
- World premiere on 4K UHD
- Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US
The Blu-ray edition will feature the same special features but with a 1080p transfer from the same restoration.
All extras subject to change. |
