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Release: October 27, 2015

$6.99

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Blu-ray. This gripping film, part science fiction, part philosophical musing on man's place in the universe, has gained cult status. Michael Murphy (Manhattan) stars as James Lesko with Nigel Davenport (A Man For All Seasons) as Dr. Ernest Hubbs, scientists in search of answers to an evolutionary shift in the ant population that's adopted a hive mentality allowing the ants to team with others of their species to create a super colony. In an effort to better understand the intelligent and powerful new life form, Lesko and Hubbs are faced with the choice of either communicating with, or eradicating their antagonists. Lynne Frederick is cast as Kendra, an ant attack survivor who'll play a pivotal role in deciphering the ants' mysterious existence. Phase IV is written for the screen by Mayo Simon (Futureworld), photographed by Dick Bush (Ken Russell's Tommy and Mahler) and scored by Brian Gascoigne (The Emerald Forest) with contributions by Stomu Yamashta, David Vorhaus and Desmond Briscoe.

Release: March 26, 2024

$7.99

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*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!* Vinegar Syndrome specializes in the masterful restoration and distribution of cult, horror, and erotic films from the 1960s-90s. Following a mysterious eclipse-like solar event, scientists begin to notice strange and unexplainable behavioral changes in ants. While initially written off as an unconcerning anomaly, it soon becomes apparent that the creatures have developed advanced intelligence along with the ability to work collectively. Scientists Ernest Hubbs and James Lesko have been transferred to a futuristic lab in a remote part of the Arizona desert in which to study these phenomena. However, when the ants begin to attack and kill both wildlife and humans, Hubbs and Lesko realize that the entire human race might now be at a deadly evolutionary disadvantage to the tiny insects… The sole feature film directed by acclaimed graphic artist Saul Bass, PHASE IV is a landmark of 1970s science fiction as it blends arresting visuals, photographed by Dick Bush (Sorcerer) along with nature photographer Ken Middleham, with a tense and harrowing animal attack narrative. Starring Nigel Davenport (Chariots of Fire), Michael Murphy (Nashville), and Lynne Frederick (Schizo) and featuring a mesmerizing musical score by electronic music pioneer Brian Gascoigne, Vinegar Syndrome presents PHASE IV on 4K UHD, newly restored from its 35mm original camera negative and at last containing its legendary and never-before-on-video Preview Version, featuring exclusive, extended, and alternate sequences which have remained unseen since 1974! Bonus Features: 1. 3-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray x2 2. 4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range 3. Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative 4. The 84-minute Theatrical Version is available on both the UHD and Blu-ray discs 5. The 89-minute Preview Version with multiple soundtrack options is included on a Blu-ray disc 6. Commentary track for the Theatrical Version with film historian Matthew Asprey Gear 7. "Evolutions: The Making of Phase IV" (48 min) - a brand new documentary by Elijah Drenner featuring interviews with Jeffrey Bass, co-star Michael Murphy, screenwriter Mayo Simon, archivist Sean Savage and design historian/Saul Bass biographer Pat Kirkham 8. "Formicidae Sinfonia: The Music and Sounds of Phase IV" (15 min) - a brand new featurette with composer Brian Gascoigne and electronic music artist David Vorhaus 9. Deleted shots and sequences (2 min) 10. Raw footage from Saul Bass' original ending montage sequence (16 min) 11. Theatrical trailer 12. Still gallery 13. Reversible sleeve artwork 14. English SDH subtitles

Release: March 26, 2024

$7.99

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*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!* Vinegar Syndrome specializes in the masterful restoration and distribution of cult, horror, and erotic films from the 1960s-90s. Following a mysterious eclipse-like solar event, scientists begin to notice strange and unexplainable behavioral changes in ants. While initially written off as an unconcerning anomaly, it soon becomes apparent that the creatures have developed advanced intelligence along with the ability to work collectively. Scientists Ernest Hubbs and James Lesko have been transferred to a futuristic lab in a remote part of the Arizona desert in which to study these phenomena. However, when the ants begin to attack and kill both wildlife and humans, Hubbs and Lesko realize that the entire human race might now be at a deadly evolutionary disadvantage to the tiny insects… The sole feature film directed by acclaimed graphic artist Saul Bass, PHASE IV is a landmark of 1970s science fiction as it blends arresting visuals, photographed by Dick Bush (Sorcerer) along with nature photographer Ken Middleham, with a tense and harrowing animal attack narrative. Starring Nigel Davenport (Chariots of Fire), Michael Murphy (Nashville), and Lynne Frederick (Schizo) and featuring a mesmerizing musical score by electronic music pioneer Brian Gascoigne, Vinegar Syndrome presents PHASE IV on 4K UHD, newly restored from its 35mm original camera negative and at last containing its legendary and never-before-on-video Preview Version, featuring exclusive, extended, and alternate sequences which have remained unseen since 1974! Bonus Features: 1. 3-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray x2 2. 4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range 3. Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative 4. The 84-minute Theatrical Version is available on both the UHD and Blu-ray discs 5. The 89-minute Preview Version with multiple soundtrack options is included on a Blu-ray disc 6. Commentary track for the Theatrical Version with film historian Matthew Asprey Gear 7. "Evolutions: The Making of Phase IV" (48 min) - a brand new documentary by Elijah Drenner featuring interviews with Jeffrey Bass, co-star Michael Murphy, screenwriter Mayo Simon, archivist Sean Savage and design historian/Saul Bass biographer Pat Kirkham 8. "Formicidae Sinfonia: The Music and Sounds of Phase IV" (15 min) - a brand new featurette with composer Brian Gascoigne and electronic music artist David Vorhaus 9. Deleted shots and sequences (2 min) 10. Raw footage from Saul Bass' original ending montage sequence (16 min) 11. Theatrical trailer 12. Still gallery 13. Reversible sleeve artwork 14. English SDH subtitles

Release: November 15, 2011

$6.99

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Blu-ray/DVD Combo. 50th Anniversary. The Greatest Love Story Ever Told... In the Most Acclaimed Musical of All Time... Is Now on Blu-ray! Experience Every Sensational Song, Dazzling Dance Number and Magical Movie Moment of West Side Story in Sparkling High Definition with Pure 7.1 Digital Sound. Along with Fascinating Special Features Created Exclusively for This 50th Anniversary Edition! Winner of Ten Academy Awards, Including Best Picture, This Electrifying Musical Sets the Ageless Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Against a Backdrop of Gang Warfare in 1950s New York. Featuring An Unforgettable Score, Exuberant Choreography and Powerful Performances By Natalie Wood, Russ Tamblyn, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno and George Chakiris, West Side Story Will Forever Resonate As a True Cinematic Masterpiece.