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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Tony Stella) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
Yellow Veil Pictures is a New York City and Los Angeles-based film sales and distribution company focusing exclusively on boundary pushing genre cinema, seeking to highlight filmmakers who exist on the cusp of commercial and arthouse cinema.
Marc, a traveling entertainer, is on his way home for Christmas when his van breaks down in the middle of a village, where he quickly falls victim to a dangerously unhinged innkeeper determined to keep him captive. For the first time in the US, CALVAIRE will be available in high definition. The HD Remaster was created from the original print with new color grading supervised by original cinematographer Benoit Debbie and director Fabrice du Welz. This high water mark from the New French Extremity movement premiered at the Cannes Film Festival followed by TiFFF Midnight Madness.
directed by: Fabrice du Welz starring: Laurent Lucas: Marc Stevens, Brigitte Lahaie: Mademoiselle Vicky, Jean-Luc Couchard: Boris, Jackie Berroyer: Bartel, Philippe Nahon: Robert Orton, Jo Prestia: Fermier Mylène 2004 / 91 min / 2.35:1 / French DTS-HD MA 5.1
Additional info:
Region A Blu-ray
HD Remaster created from original print with new color grading supervised by cinematographer Benoit Debbie and director Fabrice du Welz
Introduction from director Fabrice du Welz.
Commentary with Fabrice du Welz and Manu de Meulemeester (Production Designer).
Calvaire’s Casting Tapes.
Interview with director Fabrice du Welz.
New transfer of Fabrice du Welz’s short film: A Wonderful Love (From original 35mm)
Behind the Scenes Slideshow.
Calvaire’s Production Bible from Manu de Meulemeester.
Calvaire’s original Storyboard Slideshow
Storyboard to scenes Featurette (4 scenes).
Essay from writer Jack Sargeant
New Teaser trailer
English subtitles
Overall rating: 4.4414415 / 5 from 222 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Calvaire, a classic French horror film, is highly regarded for its excellent acting, amazing restoration, and fantastic transfer. The film's horror elements and special features make it a popular choice among horror enthusiasts. The Blu-ray release is praised for its high definition and new color grading.
"Excellent transfer, surprisingly excellent movie and the usual great art and packaging." — Timothy T.
"Great film and beautiful slip cover and transfer!" — ricky o.
"The film looks great and sounds great." — Michael C.
Reviews
Calvaire - Blu-Ray review
"Brilliant folk horror movie with very weird atmosphere. Plus Brigitte Lahaie makes a cameo appearance."
— NIKOS D. (5/5)
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"The problem with this film is it‘s too slow paced. And also it doesn‘t know what it wants to be a comedy or a thriller. Too tame for a thriller and too dark for a comedy. Also the finale is umsatisfying and the film just ends. We thought that this guy will at least take out his enemies in the end. We both expected more from this film. Luckily we got it on sale."
— Richelle S. (3/5)
Feel good holiday flic
"Great film. Great presentation by VS here. Thanks!"
— Kai R. (4/5)
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"Great movie. Great service from VS 👊"
— Chris F. (5/5)
Calvaire
"It's a good and effective film. But not as extreme compared to other movies from the French extremity movement"
— Glenn M. (5/5)
grimy
"part of a trilogy and i felt like this was better then the others in the series. kinda grimy and gross so obviously i liked it."
— Luther T. (3/5)
Great film
"Excellent service!"
— Matthew S. (5/5)
definitive release for French gem
"Hadn't watched since it first came out. . . saw it on streaming and then immediately ordered this blu-ray. Obviously, the quality of sound and image on this disc puts the streaming counterpart to shame. I found this to be one of the most curious and richest texts to emerge from the New French Extremity, and the supplements included certainly help shed some light on this often overlooked gem. Huge recommend for fans of the sub-genre."
— Jon R. (5/5)
DON'T BURN MY VAN MAN!
"DON'T BURN MY VAN MAN! A STRANGE FOLK HORROR FILM IN THE STYLE OF DIRECTOR David Lynch! NICE BLU RAY, WITH GREAT COVER WITH COOL EXTRAS! 9/10"
— Derek L. (4/5)
I Love This Movie!
"The cover of this film is amazing and the always amazing, peerless VS restoration process is amazing as well, with an amazing transfer and incredible audio! The movie itself is very engaging, and it takes you to the extremity of a very engaging, and bizarre series of situations! Highly recommended!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
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