Cypher (2002) 4K UHD (Umbrella Entertainment)

[cooey]

Pre-order: Collectors Edition - Standard Edition
Release date: 3rd September, 2025

In the same vein as The Matrix, and starring the unmissable Lucy Liu, this tech-noir thriller comes in a Collector's Edition including NEW art from Ben Turner and a 48-page book featuring NEW essays from Shelagh Rowan Legg and David Michael Brown.

A pulse-pounding cyber-thriller starring Jeremy Northam (Gosford Park, Emma) and Lucy Liu (Kill Bill Volume 1, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle), CYPHER builds a world where corporate espionage is the ultimate power game. When computer expert Morgan Sullivan (Northam) joins a huge multinational company, he assumes a new identity and is sent undercover to investigate corporate espionage. Before long, he finds himself caught up in a vicious cycle of paranoia and mistrust. Then along comes Rita (Liu), a sexy and smart secret agent who informs Sullivan that he's being brainwashed and that she is the only one who can help him. From Director Vincenzo Natali (Cube, Splice) CYPHER is a stylish sci-fi mind-bender that will keep you questioning reality until the final frame.

Only available from the Umbrella webstore, the Cypher Collector's Edition includes:
- 48 page book featuring behind the scenes material and pre-production content, new essays by Shelagh Rowan Legg and David Michael Brown
- Custom artwork on rigid and slipcase by Ben Turner
- 8 artcards
- A3 reversible poster
- Limited Edition Numbered release

- NEW! Critical Audio Commentary with critics Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler
- NEW! Director Vincenzo Natali interviewed by Claire Donner, Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies
- NEW! Director of Photography Derek Rogers interviewed by Nicole McControversey
- NEW! A Twisty, Underrated Sci-Fi Chiller: The Overlooked Motel on Cypher
- Audio Commentary by Director Vincenzo Natali, Actor David Hewlitt, Designer Jasna Stefanovic and Writer Brian King
- Writer Brian King interviewed by Nicole McControversey
- Q and A with Jeremy Northam and Lucy Liu
- Making-Of featurette
- Deleted/Extended Scenes, with Director’s Commentary
- Behind-The-Scenes with Director’s Commentary
- Cast And Crew Interviews
- Interview with Director Vincenzo Natali
- Trailer

[Samu_]

Great news! An awesome little sci-fi thriller!

[KIDplus]

Yes! I rewatched this last year and it holds up pretty well. Almost bought the German blu off eBay but decided to hold off. Glad I did.

[singhcr]

This looks interesting, I've never heard of it. I'm guessing it's more in the vein of say Gattaca versus The Matrix in terms of scope/focus/style? It's also not an action film by any means I am assuming?

[duggie walker]

Originally Posted by singhcr

This looks interesting, I've never heard of it. I'm guessing it's more in the vein of say Gattaca versus The Matrix in terms of scope/focus/style? It's also not an action film by any means I am assuming?

It's low budget and more akin to a sort-of sci-fi espionage thriller. If I say what it reminds me of most, it'd be a massive spoiler. I really liked it, definitely an overlooked gem.

Intrigued by the Critical commentary though. Is that just two guys slagging it off?

[singhcr]

Originally Posted by duggie walker

It's low budget and more akin to a sort-of sci-fi espionage thriller. If I say what it reminds me of most, it'd be a massive spoiler. I really liked it, definitely an overlooked gem.

Intrigued by the Critical commentary though. Is that just two guys slagging it off?

Thanks for avoiding the spoiler

It sounds interesting, I'll have to grab this assuming the transfer is good.

[EvilWarMachine]

Wow, this was in my wishlist post a few days ago!

Any idea how much the shipping is to the UK from Umbrella? Exchange rate is looking quite decent at the moment

[A.B.]

Originally Posted by EvilWarMachine

Wow, this was in my wishlist post a few days ago!

Any idea how much the shipping is to the UK from Umbrella? Exchange rate is looking quite decent at the moment

Free over $220, which takes about three collector's editions to reach (plus new user discount if you create an account). I've been uhming and ahring over a few discs myself. With the current exchange rate, it's not too bad. Otherwise shipping to the UK seems to start at $30, plus $10 for every extra movie.

[side__on]

I hope a UK label releases this, maybe Second Sight.

[emgesp]

Yep grabbed this and used the Steel15 coupon.

[Samu_]

Just got shipping notice! Looking forward to revisiting this.

[emgesp]

I'm dissapointed of the lack of engagement in this thread.

People are really overlooking this fantastic Sci-Fi movie.