{"product_id":"crimewave-bd","title":"CRIMEWAVE - BD","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e(Sam Raimi, 1985)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRelease date: 28 August 2023 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard Edition Blu-ray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the colossal success of \u003cem\u003eThe Evil Dead\u003c\/em\u003e, director Sam Raimi teamed up with the Coen brothers (fresh from \u003cem\u003eBlood Simple\u003c\/em\u003e) to make his next film, \u003cem\u003eCrimewave\u003c\/em\u003e, an unusual mixture of screwball comedy, \u003cem\u003efilm noir\u003c\/em\u003e and B-movie homage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaimi’s film tells the bizarre story of a security-system installer, Vic (Reed Birney), who finds himself in the electric chair when he falls in love with Nancy (Sheree J Wilson), a femme fatale on the run from two bumbling exterminators ‘of all sizes’ (Paul L Smith, \u003cem\u003ePopeye\u003c\/em\u003e, and Brion James, \u003cem\u003eBlade Runner\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA notoriously troubled production which flopped upon its original release, \u003cem\u003eCrimewave\u003c\/em\u003e can now be enjoyed as a riotously entertaining showcase for Raimi and the Coens, which also benefits from a highly amusing performance from cult-horror star Bruce Campbell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Definition remaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour feature presentations: the 87-minute international version with a selection of three alternative titles (\u003cem\u003eBroken Hearts and Noses\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe XYZ Murders\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCrimewave\u003c\/em\u003e); and the 82-minute US theatrical cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal mono audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio commentary with actor-producer Bruce Campbell and filmmaker Michael Felsher (2013)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio commentary with Sam Raimi expert James Flower (2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Crimewave Meter\u003c\/em\u003e (2013, 16 mins): Bruce Campbell revisits his early collaborations with writer-director Raimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLeading Man\u003c\/em\u003e (2013, 16 mins): actor Reed Birney talks about \u003cem\u003eCrimewave\u003c\/em\u003e and his wider career\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMade in Detroit\u003c\/em\u003e (2013, 9 mins): producer-actor Edward R Pressman discusses the making of the film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRank Outsider\u003c\/em\u003e (2021, 10 mins): critic and author Kim Newman remembers the original UK release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eToo Much for Comfort\u003c\/em\u003e (2021, 8 mins): appreciation by comedian, musician and writer Rob Deering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-set footage (1983, 12 mins): rare behind-the-scenes material from Reed Birney’s personal archive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotional reel (1984, 14 mins): previously unseen digest version with unique voice-over, intended for industry use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS theatrical trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS home video trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench theatrical trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage galleries: promotional materials and behind-the-scenes photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe XYZ Murders\u003c\/em\u003e script gallery: complete pre-production screenplay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e#PHISE214B\u003cbr\u003eBBFC cert: 12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEAN: 5060697923636\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Powerhouse Films Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44763301150894,"sku":"PHISE214B","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/4614\/3918\/files\/PHISE214B_CRIMEWAVE_SE_BD_packshot_2D_1000px.png?v=1750690405","url":"https:\/\/limelightcollection.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/crimewave-bd","provider":"Limelight Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}