| We miss out on a few things compared to other
region's releases, most notably a commentary,
but the features we do get make up for that nicely.
Making of Featurette (36.18, 4x3 Letterboxed):
Subtitled – and I trust this was a victim
of translation – The Making of a Survival,
this is a very in-depth look at the making of
the film. Aja discusses the psychological roots
of the tale, as well as its generic forebears
(i.e.: Deliverance, Last
House on the Left, etc). We see much
location footage of the crew at work and Aja is
pleasingly frank about working with a tight budget.
Co-writer Levasseur is seen next to Aja during
much of the feature, but doesn't contribute
much. It is quite spoiler-heavy, so don't
watch it before the feature.
Cast and Crew Interviews (39.42 4x3) : A lengthy
set of interviews with the three leads and veteran
make-up artist Gianetto Di Rossi. Cecile De France
– looking startlingly different from her
appearance in the film - discusses her enthusiasm
for the script and physical preparation for the
role; Maiwenn gives us a first hand account of
what it's like to be semi-naked and covered
in fake blood in a freezing Romanian forest, and
Phillipe Nahon talks about his nervousness in
getting the killing scenes done properly. Di Rossi
also offers an amusing anecdote about his prior
work on Fulci's Zombie Flesh Eaters,
whilst discussing the impressive list of other
directors he has worked with. As with the featurette,
don't watch this before the film!
Still Gallery: This is split into two sections:
a poster gallery (five international designs)
and a photo gallery (twenty eight shots taken
on set). Not overly essential, but the posters
are interesting.
Production Notes: These are likely taken from
the film's press kit, but are still interesting
as Aja and Levasseur discuss the genesis of the
film, and their own genre influences.
Trailers (1.38, 4x3): The theatrical release
trailer for the film in both its French and English
versions, the latter carrying the frankly corny
British title Switchblade Romance.
Both trailers are completely identical aside from
the language change in both audio and titles.
Bonus Accent Trailers: Trailers for 9
Songs, Irreversible, I Stand Alone and Lost
Things.
Dolby Digital Trailer: It's the desert-themed
one, for those who really care. |
