Phase IV (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray) Vinegar Syndrome 3-Disc Set NEW Factory Sealed

Description: This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a slipcase! *Vinegar Syndrome specializes in the masterful restoration and distribution of cult, horror, and erotic films from the 1960s-90s.Following a mysterious eclipse-like solar event, scientists begin to notice strange and unexplainable behavioral changes in ants. While initially written off as an Un concerning anomaly, it soon becomes apparent that the creatures have developed advanced intelligence along with the ability to work collectively. Scientists Ernest Hubbs and James Lesko have been transferred to a futuristic lab in a remote part of the Arizona desert in which to study these phenomena. However, when the ants begin to attack and kill both wildlife and humans, Hubbs and Lesko realize that the entire human race might now be at a deadly evolutionary disadvantage to the tiny insects…The sole feature film directed by acclaimed graphic artist Saul Bass, PHASE IV is a landmark of 1970s science fiction as it blends arresting visuals, photographed by Dick Bush (Sorcerer) along with nature photographer Ken Middleham, with a tense and harrowing animal attack narrative. Starring Nigel Davenport (Chariots of Fire), Michael Murphy (Nashville), and Lynne Frederick (Schizo) and featuring a mesmerizing musical score by electronic music pioneer Brian Gascoigne, Vinegar Syndrome presents PHASE IV on 4K UHD, newly restored from its 35mm original camera negative and at last containing its legendary and never-before-on-video Preview Version, featuring exclusive, extended, and alternate sequences which have remained unseen since 1974!Bonus Features:1. 3-disc Set: 4K Ultra HD / Region A Blu-ray x22. 4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range3. Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative4. The 84-minute Theatrical Version is available on both the UHD and Blu-ray discs5. The 89-minute Preview Version with multiple soundtrack options is included on a Blu-ray disc6. Commentary tracks for the Theatrical Version with film historian Matthew Asprey Gear7. "Evolutions: The Making of Phase IV" (48 min) - a brand-new documentary by Elijah Drenner featuring interviews with Jeffrey Bass, co-star Michael Murphy, screenwriter Mayo Simon, archivist Sean Savage and design historian/Saul Bass biographer Pat Kirkham8. "Formicidae Sinfonia: The Music and Sounds of Phase IV" (15 min) - a brand-new featurette with composer Brian Gascoigne and electronic music artist David Vorhaus9. Deleted shots and sequences (2 min)10. Raw footage from Saul Bass' original ending montage sequence (16 min)11. Theatrical trailer12. Still gallery13. Reversible sleeve artwork14. English SDH subtitles

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Location: Nashville, Tennessee

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