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Cover art and details for R1 ‘Retribution’ from Kiyoshi Kurasawa!

Posted by Mack at 4:59am.

Posted in DVD News , Thriller, Cult, Drama, Horror, Asia, Toronto After Dark 2006.

I have been reminded this week that not all of our readers have the access to import DVDs or enjoy the benefits of all-region players. Nor may they have friends like Todd who program stellar international programs into festivals like FantAsia, FantasticFest or Toronto After Dark where you can see such films. So, I have to remember that not everyone has seen films like Kiyoshi Kurasawa’s Retribution yet and any R1 release should be noted and praised. That is why I am a couple days behind on this, I would normally ignore such an announcement, but this news is for the benefit to those who do not have the access…

A few days ago Lionsgate Home Entertainment announced Retribution (Sakebi) will presented in anamorphic widescreen, with a Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track with English and Spanish subtitles. Extras will include a Making of Retribution featurette, an interview with Director Kiyoshi Kurasawa, and an alternate ending. Available on April 15th you can get your hands on this dandy of a ghost story, a film we like quite a lot around here. 

 

Reader Comments

  1. Oldboy 02/21/2008 @ 7:59am

    Thanks for the news! I have a region free and order many imports.... although this can get costly and so i don’t get to pick up all the titles i’d like to see.  Giving us R1 news reminds me of titles i’ve missed and also of the opportunity to A) possibly buy it cheaper B) rent it on netflix!! Thanks again!

  2. Kurt Halfyard 02/21/2008 @ 8:09am

    Now that is how you do cover art.  Waaaaaaaaaaay better than the NIGHTMARE DETECTIVE R1 cover!

  3. Oldboy 02/21/2008 @ 8:15am

    i agree Kurt! that’s one pretty looking cover.... I wish I could be an art director for U.S. DVD covers since R1 releases are typically the worst covers of them all. Does this job exist? sign me up! smile

  4. Mack 02/21/2008 @ 10:40am

    What we need to do is get our own Swarez’s name out there. The man does phenomenal work and he has proven taste to treat a property with respect.
    I sure as heck don’t know where that Nightmare Detective came from either. So far past left field that left field is straining to see it.

  5. The Visitor 02/21/2008 @ 11:50am

    yeah, the ghost’s breasts aren’t even enhanced on the cover. more covers like these pls.

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