THE BROOD | 4K UHD + Blu-ray | Second Sight

BODY HORROR | PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR | HORROR | SCI-FI

Art Hindle, Samantha Eggar and Oliver Reed star in this cult body horror written and directed by David Cronenberg. Frank Carveth (Hindle)'s wife Nola (Eggar) is being treated at an institute run by the psychologist Dr. Hal Raglan (Reed), who uses unconventional techniques to break down defensive barriers in the minds of his patients. When their five-year-old daughter returns from a visit to Nola covered in bruises and scratches, Frank begins to question Dr. Raglan's methods and as people close to them begin to die, he discovers the horrific truth about who is responsible.

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Year: 1979
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Certificate: Rated BBFC: 18
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Runtime: 89 mins
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Director: David Cronenberg
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Starring: Samantha Eggar, Oliver Reed, Art Hindle, Cindy Hinds, Nuala Fitzgerald, Henry Beckman, Susan Hogan, Gary McKeehan, Reiner Schwartz, Robert A. Silverman
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Studio: Second Sight
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Edition: Limited Edition
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Release Date: 31 Mar 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
2K Blu-ray: Region B
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Video: Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
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Audio: English: LPCM Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
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Language: English
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Subtitles: English
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Packaging: Slipbox
DigiPack
Booklet
Figure/replica/props/memorabilia included
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Barcode: 5028836042389
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Special Features

Second Sight Films Limited Edition dual format (4K UHD + Blu-ray, Region Free 4K / Region B Blu-ray); new 4K restoration; 4K (2160p) Dolby Vision; English DTS-HD MA 5.1; rigid slipcase; hardback book with new essays; art cards

Audio commentary by director David Cronenberg

New interview with David Cronenberg

New interview with Oliver Reed

The Science of Horror: Cronenberg and the Body — documentary featurette

Theatrical trailer

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