In David Cronenberg’s subtly provocative thriller, all is not as it seems. A History of Violence stars Viggo Mortensen in a haunting, layered performance as Tom Stall — a small-town husband and father suddenly thrust into the spotlight after he kills two men during an attempted robbery. But his lethal precision raises unsettling questions: who is he really, and what darkness lies beneath his calm exterior?

Working with an exceptional cast including Maria Bello, Ed Harris, and William Hurt, Cronenberg deconstructs the myth of the American action hero, exploring identity, morality, and the paradoxical allure of violence. A History of Violence 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray captures this modern classic in a striking new restoration approved by Cronenberg himself.

Film Info
United States, Canada
2005
96 minutes
Color
1.85:1
English
Spine #1283

A History of Violence [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray] w/o slip

Name: A History of Violence [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray] w/o slip
Brand: Criterion Collection
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4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

• New 4K digital restoration of the international cut, supervised by director of photography Peter Suschitzky and approved by David Cronenberg, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
• One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
• Audio commentary featuring Cronenberg
• New interview with screenwriter Josh Olson, conducted by writer-producer Tom Bernardo
• Excerpts of Cronenberg and Viggo Mortensen in conversation at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival
• Acts of Violence, a documentary on the making of the film, featuring behind-the-scenes footage
• Three featurettes
• Deleted scene with commentary by Cronenberg
• Trailer
• English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• PLUS: Essay by critic Nathan Lee

Cover by Connor Willumsen
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