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This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Chris Barnes) is limited to 2,000 unitsand is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Umbrella Entertainment has been a 100% Australian-owned and operated distributor for over 20 years. Their vast home entertainment catalogue features an extensive range of Australian classic, cult and exploitation films restored under the eyes of the original filmmakers. All sourced from national archives, underground collectors and local basements.
A riotous rollercoaster of murder and mayhem set in multicultural inner Melbourne, this hit Australian comedy-thriller stars Sam Neill as Carl, a fortyish no-hoper whose takes a job as a cook in a seedy nightclub to escape his cantankerous mother. A flirtation with fetching barmaid Sophie (Zoe Carides) - who is engaged to the nightclub owner - lands Carl on the wrong side of a viscious bouncer; but when attacked by his drug-dealing Turkish kitchenhand, Carl inflicts a grievous form of self-defence that sparks a deepening gangland feud. Best mate Dave (John Clarke) is soon employed as Carl's protector - and gravedigger - as a band of cutthroats block Carl's path to his bartending sweetheart.
directed by: John Ruane starring: John Clarke, Sam Neill, Zoe Carides 1991 / 109 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
NEW MIFF 2022 Q&A With Director John Ruane, Cinematographer Ellery Ryan and Production Designer Chris Kennedy
NEW Where Was It Filmed Featurette
NEW Death In Brunswick Hits The Road - Archival Publicty Tour featurette
Audio Commentary With stars Sam Neil and John Clarke
Audio Commentary With Director John Ruane and Cinematographer Ellery Ryan
Memories of Murder featurette with John Clarke, Zoe Carides, John Ruane, Boris Brkic, Chris Kennedy and many more
The Grass Is Greener - Acclaimed series detailing the lives of New Zealand artists in Australia, two fascinating documentaries on Sam Neil and John Clarke
Deleted Scenes
Trailer
Booklet with Essay by Samm Deighan
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.5140843 / 5 from 142 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Death In Brunswick, a limited edition spot gloss slipcover, is celebrated for its exceptional quality, engaging comedy, and stellar performances by Sam Neill and Zoe Carides. Customers highly appreciate the film's interesting characters, great packaging, and extensive extras.
"This is an excellent very entertaining film from Umbrella Entertainment with a great cast including Sam Neill." — David P.
"John Ruane's "Death in Brunswick" (1990) is a dark comedy that masterfully blends humor with crime and romance." — Jimmy W.
"It's a enjoyable comedy/drama with great performance by legendary Sam Neill." — Matti I.
Reviews
Recommended
"Fun watch and an all-around quality release. Decent picture quality but wished it was restored in 4K, but still worth it for the collection."
— Benjamin C. (5/5)
Sam Neill + dark comedy !
"A black comedy starring Sam Neill? Count me in! I really enjoyed the movie, it looks fantastic in this release. I guess Australian people will get more out of this movie, but I had a great time. . . enough to look forward to the second viewing."
— Luc T. (4/5)
This Was A Very Enjoyable Film!
"This flick features quality performances, a very good script, and was a real joy to watch from beginning to end! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
Solid Late Ozploitation
"This film is fun! Lotsa when it rains it pours going on, but a great buddy flick at heart. I went in blind, and was pleasantly surprised. I like plenty of Umbrella's releases, and this one is no exception. There are some sweet special features, the picture and audio quality are fine, and the slipcover is awesome! Have fun!"
— Ben. Z. (4/5)
A really fun movie from
"A really fun movie from Australia. I liked it a lot."
— Michael S. (5/5)
Odd stories
"Death in Brunswick is a cult Australian black comedy directed by John Ruane and starring Sam Neill alongside Zoe Carides and John Clarke. Set in a multicultural suburb of Melbourne, the film follows Carl, a down-on-his-luck cook whose life spirals into chaos after accidentally killing a co-worker and attempting to cover up the crime with the help of his eccentric best friend. Mixing crime, dark humor, and romance, the film became a beloved Australian cult classic. The Blu-ray released by Umbrella Entertainment presents the film in high-definition (1080p) with its original 1. 85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio. This collector-friendly edition also includes several extras such as audio commentaries, interviews and featurettes, deleted scenes, and archival material that explore the film’s production and legacy."
— Jaume M. (5/5)
Dark Comedy Featuring Sam Neill
"This dark comedy from down under stars Sam Neill as a guy who finds employment in a restaurant, falls in love with a waitress at said restaurant and through an unfortunate series of events, needs to dispose of a dead body. This disc features a pair of commentaries, some featurettes, a Q&A and more."
— Trent S. (5/5)
Dark great fun
"This was a blind bye gone right ! Funny dark humor from Australia whith great performances by actors ! Really fun to se Sam Neil in one of his best rolls ! Great picture and sound and great extras"
— Patrick J. (4/5)
Sam Neil!
"Death in Brunswick is a hilariously grim, highly entertaining slice of classic Australian black comedy."
— Kevin G. (5/5)
Good Crime Flick
"Love these Ozploitation oddities."
— Nick C. (5/5)
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