One of Mike Flanagan's best films has finally arrived on physical media. Previously, the film was only available for streaming, but that will change in November.
ON November 26th, Silence will be distributed in the United States and Canada by Scream Factory in a 4K UHD and Blu-ray collector's edition. This will mark the first time Silence It was released in both 4K and Blu-rayand includes a newly restored 4K version of the film. Even better, an entirely new alternate cut of the film will be included in the release. Called the “Smash Cut,” it will be a black-and-white version with a new audio mix that removes nearly all of the soundtrack, giving the new cut a different (but equally terrifying) feel.
The 4-disc set is packed with bonus content as well as including an alternate cut of Silence . This includes all-new commentary and interviews with Flanagan along with the cast and crew. The newly rendered artwork is included in a reversible film with a black and white version. The full list of bonus content can be viewed below.
Disc One (4K UHD, ORIGINAL VERSION):
- NEW 2024 4K restoration supervised and approved by director Mike Flanagan
- NEW audio commentary with Mike Flanagan, actress and co-writer Kate Siegel, and actors Samantha Sloan, John Gallagher, Jr., and Michael Trucco.
Disc Two (4K UHD, “SHUSH CUT”):
- NEW 4K restoration 2024 – B&W “SHUSH CUT” supervised and approved by Mike Flanagan
- NEW audio commentary with Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel.
- NEW “Shush Cut” audio mix from 2024.
Disc Three (Blu-ray, ORIGINAL VERSION and “SHUSH CUT”):
- NEW 2024 4K restoration supervised and approved by Mike Flanagan.
- NEW audio commentary with Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel, Samantha Sloyan, John Gallagher, Jr. and Michael Trucco (original version).
- NEW 2024 4K restoration – B&W “Shush Cut” supervised and approved by Mike Flanagan.
- NEW audio commentary with Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel (“Shush Cut”).
- NEW “Shush Cut” audio mix from 2024.
Disc Four (Blu-ray, Special Features):
- NEW Picture-in-Picture video commentary of a feature film starring Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel, Samantha Sloyan, John Gallagher, Jr. and Michael Trucco (original version).
- NEW interview with Samantha Sloyan.
- NEW interview with Kate Siegel.
- NEW interview with John Gallagher, Jr.
- NEW interview with Michael Trucco.
- NEW interview with Mike Flanagan.
- NEW interview with producer Trevor Macy.
- NEW interview with composers The Newton Brothers.
- NEW interview with cinematographer James Kniest.
Silence was co-written by Mike Flanagan and Kiate Siegel (The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass), who also plays the lead role. Other cast members include John Gallagher Jr. (The editorial staff, Cloverfield Street 10), Samantha Sloyan (Midnight Mass, Anatomy of Grey), and Michael Trucco (Galactic Battle, The Fall of the House of Usher).
The film, according to the official synopsis, “is a gripping horror thriller centered on a deaf writer who has retreated into the woods to live a solitary life. She must fight for her life in silence when a masked killer appears at her window.”
The scream factory Silence The Collector's Edition will be released on November 26. Pre-orders are now live at ShoutFactory.com and other retailers, though the official website will also offer bundles with exclusive add-ons, such as an alternative O-card case, a poster, and more.
Source: Scream Factory