We’ve had some more release news in from 88 Films, they are releasing Hollow Man and Hollow Man II, on Special Edition UK Blu-ray 22nd April, so we’re taking a look at the release and see what’s included in this special edition release.
From the mind of visionary director Paul Verhoeven (RoboCop and Starship Troopers) come two tales of transparent terror!
In Hollow Man, a team of scientists – the ambitious Dr. Sebastian Caine (Kevin Bacon – Apollo 13, Tremors), his ex-girlfriend Linda (Elisabeth Shue – Back to the Future Part II & III) and colleague Matt (Josh Brolin – Avengers: Infinity War) – have developed a ground-breaking serum for invisibility. Desperate to take their research to the next level, Caine volunteers himself as a test subject with horrifying results…
Hollow Man II tells the story of Michael Griffin (Christian Slater – Mr. Robot), an invisible assassin gone haywire. Facing a slow death unless he receives a life-saving antidote, it’s down to biologist Maggie Dalton (Laura Regan – Dead Silence) and homicide detective Frank Turner (Peter Facinelli – The Twilight Saga) to take whatever measures necessary to apprehend this unseeable menace…
Featuring Oscar-nominated special effects, adrenaline-pumping suspense, and provocative commentary on the nature of power and corruption, Hollow Man and Hollow Man II are ripe for reappraisal with this lavish collector’s edition box set from 88 Films!
SPECIAL FEATURES
DISC ONE:
- Director’s cut of Hollow Man
- Optional English subtitles
- English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
- ‘HBO First Look Special – Hollow Man: Anatomy of a Thriller’ featurette (15:04)
- ‘Fleshing Out the Hollow Man: Behind-the-Scenes’ – includes Paul Verhoeven – Hollywood’s Mad Scientist, The Invisibility Formula, The Muscle Man, The
- Human Bubble, Thermal Imaging, The Smoke Guy, The Gorilla Suit, The Mask, Flaming Sebastian, Elevator Finale, Ape Reversion Storyboards, The
- Underground Lab, Reversion Progressions, Invisibility Progressions, and Digital Body Parts Montage.
- VFX Picture-In-Picture Comparisons: Includes Kramer’s Death, Sprinkler Attack, Sebastian’s Demise
- DISC TWO:
Theatrical cut of Hollow Man- Optional English subtitles
- English DTS-HD MA 5.1
- ‘Disappearing Act – The Genre Jaunts of Paul Verhoeven’ – an interview with critic Kim Newman about the Hollow Man legacy and the career of director Paul Verhoeven
- Hollow Man trailer
Disc Two:
- Blu-ray debut of Hollow Man II
- Optional English Subtitles
- English DTS-HD MA 5.1
- Inside Hollow Man II Featurette
- Storyboard Comparison
- Visual FX Comparison
- Hollow Man II Trailer
PLUS:
- Includes Limited Edition (3000) slipcase enclosed fold-out digipack with new paintings from acclaimed artist, Jeremy Pailler
- Extensive 52-page booklet with notes by film journalists Dave Wain and Matty Budrewicz
HOLLOW MAN and HOLLOW MAN II on Special Edition UK Blu-ray 12 August (88 Films).
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
