By MICHAEL GINGOLD
The acclaimed indie chiller is making its worldwide hi-def disc debut later this year.
Synapse Films has announced a December 10 street date for its 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions of THE BLOCK ISLAND SOUND, from filmmaking brothers Kevin and Matthew McManus. Chris Sheffield, Michaela McManus, Neville Archambault, Ryan O’Flanagan, Matilda Lawler, Jim Cummings (THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW) and Jeremy Holm (BROOKLYN 45, THE RANGER) star; the synopsis: “Something terrifying is happening off the coast of Block Island. A strange force is thriving, influencing residents and wildlife alike. Birds are dropping out of the sky and fish are mysteriously washing up on shore. As some residents are suffering from inexplicable emotional collapse, Harry Lynch [Sheffield] watches with dread as his father grows increasingly forgetful, confused and angry. Very, very angry! His sister Audry [Michaela McManus], whose work in marine biology will soon prove invaluable, returns to town with her daughter and leads them all towards chilling revelations that will affect her family in unimaginable ways.”
The movie will be presented in 2.35:1 widescreen with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround Sound. Special features are:
- Audio commentary by directors Kevin McManus and Matthew McManus
- Original trailer
- A Practical Apocalypse
- Finding the Cast
- Filming on the Water
- Special Effects on a Shoestring
- Los Angeles behind-the-scenes (Super-8mm)
- McManus family home movies
The 4K UHD release features a special limited-edition slipcover featuring new art from Joel Robinson, while supplies last. Retail prices are $39.95 for the UHD, $29.95 for the Blu-ray.
