Audition (1999) Arrow

[Oscar Rothman]

Audition Blu-ray PRE-ORDER



Release Date: 29th February 2016
Format: Blu-Ray + DVD
Starring: Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Ren Osugi
Directed by: Takashi Miike



Synopsis:

One of the most notorious J-horror films ever made, Takashi Miike’s Audition exploded onto the festival circuit at the turn of the century to a chorus of awards and praise. The film would catapult Miike to the international scene and pave the way for such other genre delights as Ichii the Killer and The Happiness of the Katakuris.

Recent widower Shigharu Aoyama is advised by his son to find a new wife, agreeing Shigeharu seeks the advice of a colleague having been out of the dating scene for many years. Taking advantage of their position as a film company they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu becomes enchanted by Asami, a quiet, 24-year-old woman, who is immediately responsive to his charms. But soon things take a very dark and twisted turn as we find that Asami isn’t what she seems to be…

Pulling the audience into a story that will lead to one of the most harrowing climaxes in cinema history, Miike twists and turns us through delirious editing and shocking visuals for one of the most depraved nightmares of all time!

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:

Brand new 2K restoration of original vault elements
Original 5.1 audio (DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray)
Optional English subtitles
Audio commentary with director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan
Brand new commentary by Miike biographer Tom Mes examining the film and its source novel
Introduction by Miike
Ties that Bind – A brand new interview with Takashi Miike
Interviews with stars Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Renji Ishibashi and Ren Osugi
Trailers
Gallery including behind-the-scenes images
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin
More to be announced!

[Sinthetic]

Fantastic news. I almost bought the US version so many times.

Nice to see it coming in a quirky looking Steelbook too. Double win.

[McCrutchy]

I want to be the first to say it:

Watching this new Arrow Blu-ray, I prefer the Media Blasters BD.

[Persona]

Pre-ordered! Only had to pay £4 for the steelbook as I used my points.

[roguejp]

Great news, another Miike, but too bad that it's a steelbook.

[RipleyLV426]

Stylish packaging and lots of features! Not a bad starting price either.

[Filmbloke]

Originally Posted by roguejp

Great news, another Miike, but too bad that it's a steelbook.

There's an amaray as well - http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/shop/ind...product_id=640

[OgamiittoMcJ]

this should be in steelbook section although someone else has already added it there
so maybe you can edit this as just 1 disc blu ray release ?

http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/shop/ind...product_id=640

[Marv Inc.]

Out of todays announcements this is the only one for me.

[roguejp]

Originally Posted by Filmbloke

There's an amaray as well - http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/shop/ind...product_id=640

Cheers, I just spotted it!

[Impossible]

YYYYYYYAAAAAASSSSSS!!!!!!

Let's hope this is the start of a flood of great Asia Extreme titles from Arrow!

[Persona]

Kiri kiri kiri kiri... can't wait!

[rapta]

Originally Posted by Marv Inc.

Out of todays announcements this is the only one for me.

Same here. I might pick up the Bava one day but I'm happy to wait.

This is a fair price, and I'm happy to pick up the steelbook edition - being both Dual Format and including the booklet as an exclusive. I'll pre-order it during the next sale probably (unless I decide I can finally afford that Yoshida set).

[Impossible]

Originally Posted by Bucko

Kiri kiri kiri kiri... can't wait!

Isn't it Tikki, Tikki, Tikki?

[Persona]

Originally Posted by Impossible

Isn't it Tikki, Tikki, Tikki?

I remember it being Kiri kiri kiri, but it's been many years since I watched it!

[Nielsb90]

Well this is a release I must own! Absolutely love this movie. I've seen it twice, but both times in crappy quality.

Stoked

[sjconstable]

Originally Posted by Impossible

Isn't it Tikki, Tikki, Tikki?

No.

[Mr. Thomsen]

I was afraid we would not see more Miike from Arrow after The Katakuris, so this is a pleasant surprise. I have often contemplated buying the US BD, but always hold off due to the less than stellar reviews, so I am happy to finally be able to upgrade the old DVD.

I hope this means the door is open for more Miike? Would love to see the Dead or Alive series or Visitor Q from Arrow.

[Mr. Thomsen]

Heh, I just remembered I actually watched this in the cinema when it was released here around 2001 or so. I distinctly remember thinking 'I am too old for this shit' during the infamous last act. Little did I know that only a few years later I would rediscover my love for all things horror and re-evaluate it as a great movie.

[unj]

Wonder if any of these extras (outside the writing), will be exclusive to the steelbook?