THE SADNESS | 4K UHD | Arrow Films

SPLATTER HORROR | ZOMBIE HORROR | ACTION | DRAMA | HORROR | THRILLER

Regina Lei and Berant Zhu star in this Taiwanese horror written and directed by Rob Jabbaz. When young couple Kat (Lei) and Jim (Zhu) are separated during the outbreak of a pandemic in Taipei which turns people into mindless, violent maniacs, they fight to be reunited. As more and more people are attacked and infected, will they see each other again or will they too be infected? The cast also includes Ying-Ru Chen and Wei-Hua Lan.

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Year: 2021
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Certificate: Rated BBFC: 18
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Runtime: 100 mins
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Director: Rob Jabbaz
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Starring: Regina Lei, Berant Zhu, Ying-Ru Chen, Tzu-Chiang Wang, Emerson Tsai, Wei-Hua Lan
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Studio: Arrow Films
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Edition: Limited Edition
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Release Date: 20 Oct 2025
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Country of Release: United Kingdom
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Discs: 1 x 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc
1 x Blu-ray Disc
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Region: 4K Blu-ray: Region free
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Video: Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: HDR10
Aspect ratio: 2.00:1
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Audio: Mandarin: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Language: Mandarin
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Subtitles: English
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Packaging: Slipcover in original pressing
Reversible cover
Booklet
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Barcode: 5027035029092
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Special Features

4K UHD (2160p) Limited Edition | Region Free | HDR | Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio | Optional English subtitles | Reversible sleeve featuring artwork by Johnny Ryan | Illustrated collectors' booklet featuring Rob Jabbaz storyboards and gore guides, plus new writing by Michelle Kisner and Josh Hurtado

Brand new audio commentary with writer-director Rob Jabbaz and cinematographer Bai Jie-Li

Archival audio commentary with Rob Jabbaz and composers Tzechar

Archival audio commentary with Rob Jabbaz and medical advisor Shu

Five behind-the-scenes featurettes: The Director / The Business Man / The Special Effects / The Art Department / The Production

Colour Grading Comparison with colourist Paul Hanrahan

Fiendish Funnies (2013) – short film directed by Rob Jabbaz

Clearwater (2020) – short film directed by Rob Jabbaz

North American premiere introduction and post-screening Q&A at the 2021 Fantasia International Film Festival

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