Definitive New Editions of Three Timeless Thrillers From the Master ...

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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. , Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Three of Alfred Hitchcock's most celebrated cinematic achievements are available as newtwo-disc Special Edition DVDs on October 7, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment: "Psycho - SpecialEdition", "Vertigo - Special Edition", and "Rear Window - SpecialEdition". The latest additions to the prestigious "Universal LegacySeries," a collection of some of the finest films from theUniversal Studios vault, each title is loaded with revealing newbonus features that take viewers behind-the-scenes as well asdocumentaries, feature commentaries, audio interviews, archivalmaterials and much more. Essential additions to every cinephile'slibrary and listed among the AFI's Top 100 Films, these classicsgrow in timeless stature as time goes by.
Screen immortals James Stewart , Grace Kelly , Kim Novak , Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh star in a trio of the legendary director's best films. Eachtwo-DVD set is priced at $26.98 SRP.
PSYCHO - SPECIAL EDITION
One of the most shocking and terrifying films of all time, Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho", is the chilling story, based on an actual incident, ofan unsuspecting victim ( Janet Leigh ) who visits the Bates Motel and falls prey to one of cinema's mostnotorious psychopaths -- Norman Bates ( Anthony Perkins ). Named as the #1 film on the AFI "100 Years ... 100 Thrills"list, this critically and popularly-regarded 1960 release redefinedthe horror film for a new generation and has become a culturalphenomenon. Featuring one of the most iconic scenes in film history-- the famous "shower scene" -- plus new bonus features anddigitally remastered picture, Psycho is "still terrifying after allthese years" (Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide).
VERTIGO - SPECIAL EDITION
One of Alfred Hitchcock's greatest cinematic achievements, "Vertigo", celebrates its 50thanniversary this year. Set in San Francisco , the film creates a dizzying web of mistaken identity, passion andmurder after an acrophobic detective ( James Stewart ) rescues a mysterious blonde ( Kim Novak ) from the bay. Recognized for its excellence as one of AFI'slisted "100 Years...100 Movies," this dreamlike thriller from theMaster of Suspense about erotic obsession still delivers a stunningending that still grips and confounds audiences. Featuringrevealing bonus features and a digitally remastered picture,"Vertigo" is a "great motion picture that demands multipleviewings" (Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide).
REAR WINDOW - SPECIAL EDITION
In this suspenseful story in which the Master of Suspense revealsboth the fascination and the consequences of voyeurism, aprofessional photographer ( James Stewart ) suspects his neighbor of murdering his nagging wife based onconjecture while observing through his window across the courtyard.He enlists his socialite girlfriend ( Grace Kelly ) to help investigate the suspicious chain of events. Honored inone of AFI's "100 Years ... 100 Movies" for excellence in film,"Rear Window" has also been hailed as "one of Alfred Hitchcock's most stylish thrillers" (Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide).With in-depth bonus features and a digitally remastered picture,this cinematic masterpiece succeeds in drawing the audience in asaccomplice at first, then as prey to the proceedings as the hunterbecomes the hunted.
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