The Untethering continues as Jordan Peele’s horror hit, Us, makes its debut on Blu-ray June 18. With over 50 minutes of bonus features, this is going to be a fantastic release! Read the following press release for more information.
Academy Award® winner Jordan Peele follows the success of his blockbuster hit, Get Out, with the masterfully executed and viscerally terrifying Us. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 94%, the film is being hailed as “a colossal cinematic achievement” (Richard Brody, The New Yorker)and is “meant to be watched over and over” (Emily Yoshida, New York Magazine/Vulture). Fans around the world can now untether the truth with more than 50 minutes of bonus features delving deep into the mind of Jordan Peele, his filmmaking process and the symbolism behind Us. The global sensation arrives on Digital on June 4, 2019, as well as on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on June 18, 2019.
Featuring incredible must-see performances from Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther, 12 Years a Slave),Winston Duke (Black Panther), Emmy® winner Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale, Mad Men)and Tim Heidecker (The Comedy, Tim & Eric’s Bedtime Stories), Us is “the most out-of-the-box horror film of the past decade,” (Nathaniel Brail, Heroic Hollywood). Movie enthusiasts and horror fans alike can watch Us again and again to unravel its darkest secrets. Doppelgängers. Hands Across America. The Nutcracker. Rabbits. 11:11. The key themes and imagery from Us are unpacked and explained in exceptional bonus content such as “The Duality of Us” featurette where Jordan Peele talks in-depth about many of the ideas behind the film.
EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURE ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY & DIGITAL:
Scene Explorations-The making of three iconic scenes from the film including the Tyler house massacre, Jason’s abduction and Adelaide’s underground flashback.
Seven Second Massacre
It’s a Trap
I Just Want My Little Girl Back
BONUS FEATURES ON 4KULTRA HD, BLU-RAY, DVD & DIGITAL:
The Duality of Us -Jordan Peele goes in-depth on some of the key themes and imagery in US–including Doppelgängers, Hands Across America, The Nutcracker dance scene, rabbits and the infamous 11:11 coincidence.
The Monsters Within Us– Examine how the great cast were able to find their characters, whether they were playing one of the Wilsons or their sinister doppelgängers.
Tethered Together: Making Us Twice– Making a movie is hard. Making a movie where all the main cast play dual roles can be downright mind-bending. In this piece, filmmakers, cast, and crew discuss some of the technical challenges to making the film, as well as some of the design choices for the characters.
Redefining a Genre: Jordan Peele’s Brand of Horror– In the space of two films, Jordan Peele has set himself apart as an invaluable artistic voice. Hear cast and filmmakers highlight what makes him so unique, as well as Jordan’s own thoughts on his inspirations and the relationship between horror and comedy.
Becoming Red– Using behind-the-scenes footage from between takes, we take a closer look at Lupita Nyong’o’s intense and mesmerizing performance as “Red.”
Deleted Scenes:
I Am Not Even Near You
Rabbit Season
That’s Badass
Driftwood
The P is Silent
I Wanna Go Home
We’re All Dying– Hilarious outtakes from the conversation between Winston Duke and Tim Heidecker on the beach.
As Above, So Below: Grand Pas de Deux– An extended version of the dance sequence from the film, cutting between adolescent Adelaide at her recital to Red in the Underpass.
The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD in a combo pack (4K Ultra HD+ Blu-ray + Digital). Bonus features on the 4K Ultra HD will all be delivered in stunning 4K resolution.
