Shout! Factory's Region A-locked U.S. Blu-ray was released the week after Umbrella's disc hit shelves, and contains the following supplements: - Audio Commentary with Director Barbet Schroeder, Editor Lee Percy, and Associate Producer Susan Hoffman
- Interview with Director Barbet Schroeder (27:20)
- Interview with Actor Peter Friedman (7:17)
- Interview with Actor Steven Weber (19:41)
- Interview with Screenwriter Don Roos (25:41)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:04)
It's worth noting that the Shout! edition appears to use the same master, though I'm unsure if the macroblocking is present since I do not own the disc. Shout!'s disc retains the movie's original aspect ratio. The Region A Blu-ray is the clear winner, particularly since so many key players participate in the supplements. However, the high price-tag and the restricted region coding might give some people pause. If you just want the movie, Umbrella's release is fine. If you want extras, go for the Shout! disc.
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