From the Arrow Video press release:
On June 16, the infamous J-horror classic
Audition makes its global 4K UHD debut. The film established the director,
Takashi Miike, as a global talent (
Ichii the Killer,
13 Assassins). The limited edition release features a brand new 4K restoration from the original Super 16mm camera negative by Arrow Films, approved by director of photography
Hideo Yamamoto, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras.
Shigeharu Aoyama (
Ryo Ishibashi,
American Yakuza) finds himself eager to find a new love after mourning his wife’s death but struggles with the modern dating scene. With the help of film producer Yasuhisa Yoshikawa (
Jun Kunimura,
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair), he devises a unique solution. The two decide to stage auditions for a phony TV series, drawing hundreds of hopeful women. Among them is the quiet and enigmatic ex-ballerina Asami Yamazaki (
Eihi Shiina,
Tokyo Gore Police). Ignoring unsettling inconsistencies in her past, Shigeharu becomes convinced she’s the one. But Asami has plans of her own, and they go far beyond romance.
Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); newly restored original lossless stereo and 4.0 audio, plus optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an introduction by director
Takashi Miike; an audio commentary by director
Takashi Miike and screenwriter
Daisuke Tengan; an audio commentary by Miike biographer
Tom Mes; a brand new interview with actor
Ryo Ishibashi; an interview with director
Takashi Miike; an appreciation by Japanese cinema historian
Tony Rayns; archival interviews with stars
Ryo Ishibashi,
Eihi Shiina,
Renji Ishibashi and
Ren Osugi; an audio essay; trailers; an image gallery; and a collectors’ booklet.
Watch the trailer for Audition here:
Audition is distributed by MVD Entertainment Group.
This is a disturbing movie and judging by the trailer, the restoration is going to look fantastic. Great set of extras as well. If you're looking to dip your toes into Japanese horror, this isn't a bad starting point.
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