As a long-time horror enthusiast who has seen more slasher films than I can count, I must say that Mike Flanagan‘s underrated masterpiece, Hush, is nothing short of a triumph. The way fans rallied together to bring this film back into the limelight is truly inspiring, and it goes to show that our voices can make a difference.
Mike Flanagan’s underappreciated slasher movie “Hush” serves as a powerful example of how fan campaigns can succeed. Just recently, the film was re-released digitally (following its removal from Netflix), and Shout Factory is also preparing a physical version of “Hush”. Social media users on X (previously known as Twitter) spread the news like wildfire, but it was Flanagan himself who officially announced the release in an unusual manner.
Flanagan shared a video, filmed in his private cinema, to unveil the launch of something special. The clip showcases remarkable artifacts from Flanagan’s movies, such as Rose’s hat from “Doctor Sleep” and a priest’s robe from “Midnight Mass.” Additionally, there’s a Terminator-800 arm and “The Rocketeer’s” helmet. What captures the most attention is the crowd in the cinema theater, including Flanagan himself and the cast of “Hush”: Kate Siegel, John Gallagher Jr., Michael Trucco, and Samantha Sloyan. The post on X reads:
I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: for the very first time, HUSH will be released on physical media, courtesy of Shout Factory, starting this November! As a bonus, this collector’s edition is brimming with unique features, as hinted at in our cast reunion video.
Visit Shout Factory’s product page at https://shoutfactory.com/products/hush-collectors-edition to acquire the tangible version of HUSH for yourself.
In the video, Flanagan verifies that Shout Factory is planning to launch a physical copy of the 2016 horror film. After cracking a few humorous comments regarding different versions of the movie (a Muppets version doesn’t seem so terrible), Flanagan shares some specifics about which editions will be featured in the 4K UHD edition.
Originally premiering on Netflix, “Hush” was met with widespread praise from critics. It boasts a remarkable 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it Flanagan’s highest-rated film, equal to his adaptation of “The Haunting of Hill House.” The narrative focuses on Maddie Young, a deaf and mute author of horror novels, who finds herself facing a menacing intruder who breaks into her secluded home in the dead of night. Using her intelligence, Maddie chooses to defend herself against this masked attacker, despite his potential advantages.
Hush is Getting a Release Worth Its Weight in Gold
The Shout Factory’s version of the movie “Hush” offers various special features plus different versions of the film itself. Some of this exclusive content is unique to this physical edition and has never been made accessible on any digital platform before. Here’s a summary of what you’ll find in the four-disc set, as reported by Comic Book:
Disc One (4K UHD, Original Version):
- New 2024 4K Restoration: supervised and approved by Director Mike Flanagan.
- New Audio Commentary: with Mike Flanagan, Actor & Co-Writer Kate Siegel, and Actors Samantha Sloan, John Gallagher, Jr., and Michael Trucco.
Disc Two (4K UHD, “Shush Cut”):
- New 2024 4K Restoration – B&W “Shush Cut”: supervised and approved by Mike Flanagan
- New Audio Commentary: with Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel.
- New 2024 “Shush Cut” Audio Mix.
Disc Three (Blu-ray, Original Version & “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 2024 “Shush Cut” Audio Mix.
Disc Four (Blu-ray, Special Features):
- New Feature-Length Picture-In-Picture Video Commentary: with 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 Director of Photography James Kniest.
Instead of renting “Hush” on Prime Video, consider investing a bit more by purchasing it. With its exceptional quality, it might just become a highly sought-after collector’s item in the near future.
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2024-09-06 20:31