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Escape from New York (Blu-ray) (1981)
1997: New York City is now a maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.Director: John Carpenter
Year of Copyright: 1981
Year of Production: 1980
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Subtitles:English HoH, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Early pressings came with a second disc; the original MGM bare-bones DVD release.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
(2.) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(3.) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
DISC TWO
"Return to Escape from New York" 2003 featurette (23:00)
"Scoring the Escape: A Discussion with Composer Alan Howarth" 2015 featurette (18:56)
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects of Escape from New York" 2015 featurette (14:27)
"On Set with John Carpenter: The Images of Escape from New York" 2015 interview with still photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker (10:50)
"I Am Taylor" 2015 interview with actor Joe Unger (8:49)
"My Night on Set: An Interview with Filmmaker David DeCoteau" 2015 interview (5:02)
Deleted Scene:
- The Original Opening Bank Robbery Sequence (with optional 2003 audio commentary by John Carpenter and Kurt Russell) (10:46)
Theatrical Trailers (2:46)
- Teaser Trailer
- Theatrical Trailer
Photo Galleries:
- Movie Stills and Behind the Scenes Photos (139 images) (12:02)
- Posters and Lobby Cards (45 images) (4:12) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a slipcover and reversible sleeve.
Features a 2K scan of the interpositive.
Also available in a limited edition steelbook. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
(1.) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3.) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
"Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s Escape From New York" 2018 documentary (52:28)
Trailers From Hell – Filmmaker Neil Marshall On Escape From New York (2:33)
Radio Spot (0:30)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
"Return to Escape from New York" 2003 featurette (23:00) [1080i 60]
"Scoring the Escape: A Discussion with Composer Alan Howarth" 2015 featurette (18:56)
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects of Escape from New York" 2015 featurette (14:27)
"On Set with John Carpenter: The Images of Escape from New York" 2015 interview with still photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker (10:50)
"I Am Taylor" 2015 interview with actor Joe Unger (8:49)
"My Night on Set" 2015 interview with filmmaker David DeCoteau (5:02)
Deleted Scene:
- The Original Opening Bank Robbery Sequence (with optional 2003 audio commentary by John Carpenter and Kurt Russell) (10:46)
Photo Galleries: [1080i 60]
- Movie Stills and Behind the Scenes Photos (141 images) (12:02)
- Posters and Lobby Cards (47 images) (4:12)
Theatrical Trailers (2:46 in total):
- Teaser Trailer
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:826663222913
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Notes:All extras are in 1080p, except where noted.
Features a 2018 4K restoration by StudioCanal.
Comes with a slipcase.
If (pre-)ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free limited edition poster (sold out as of March 19, 2022).
Also available in a bundle on the Shout! Factory website with a limited edition poster and 7" white-and-red splatter vinyl while supplies last.
Also available in a bundle on the Shout! Factory website with a limited edition poster, an enamel pin set, and 7" white-and-red splatter vinyl while supplies last. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
(1.) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3.) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
"Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s Escape From New York" 2018 documentary (52:28)
Trailers From Hell – Filmmaker Neil Marshall On Escape From New York (2:33)
Radio Spot (0:30)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
"Return to Escape from New York" 2003 featurette (23:00) [1080i 60]
"Scoring the Escape: A Discussion with Composer Alan Howarth" 2015 featurette (18:56)
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects of Escape from New York" 2015 featurette (14:27)
"On Set with John Carpenter: The Images of Escape from New York" 2015 interview with still photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker (10:50)
"I Am Taylor" 2015 interview with actor Joe Unger (8:49)
"My Night on Set" 2015 interview with filmmaker David DeCoteau (5:02)
Deleted Scene:
- The Original Opening Bank Robbery Sequence (with optional 2003 audio commentary by John Carpenter and Kurt Russell) (10:46)
Photo Galleries: [1080i 60]
- Movie Stills and Behind the Scenes Photos (141 images) (12:02)
- Posters and Lobby Cards (47 images) (4:12)
Theatrical Trailers (2:46 in total):
- Teaser Trailer
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in 1080p, except where noted.
Features a 2018 4K restoration by StudioCanal.
Comes with a slipcase.
If (pre-)ordered on the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free limited edition poster (sold out as of March 19, 2022).
Also available in a bundle on the Shout! Factory website with a limited edition poster and 7" white-and-red splatter vinyl while supplies last.
Also available in a bundle on the Shout! Factory website with a limited edition poster, an enamel pin set, and 7" white-and-red splatter vinyl while supplies last. -
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Extras:“Adjust Video” calibration tool
“Adjust Audio” calibration tool -
Subtitles:Dutch, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Castilian), and Spanish (Latin) (forced)
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
Portuguese (Brazilian) DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
Italian DTS 2.0 stereo
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Coded regions A+B.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
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Extras:"Return to Escape from New York" 2003 featurette (22:35)
Interview with director John Carpenter (31:15)
"Snake's Crime" deleted opening sequence (10:44)
Trailer 1 (1:45)
Trailer 2 (0:59)
Trailer 3 (2:10) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Port of the UK Optimum disc, including branding.
Reportedly an upscaled transfer. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
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Extras:"Return to Escape from New York" 2003 featurette (22:35)
Interview with director John Carpenter (31:15)
"Snake's Crime" deleted opening sequence (10:44)
Trailer 1 (1:45)
Trailer 2 (0:59)
Trailer 3 (2:10) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Reportedly an upscaled transfer.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2.) Audio Commentary with Producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3.) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
DISC TWO
"Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s Escape From New York" 2018 documentary (52:35)
"Snake Plissen: Man of Honour" 2018 featurette (15:24)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” (10:46)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” with optional 2003 commentary by director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (10:52)
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: Visual Effects" 2015 featurette (14:27)
"I Am Taylor" 2015 interview with actor Joe Unger (8:49)
Photo Gallery (11:51)
Original Trailers (2:46) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Packaging mistakenly states including German audio and subtitles.
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2.) Audio commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3.) Audio commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015) -
Extras:The Original Opening Bank Robbery Sequence with optional 2003 audio commentary by John Carpenter and Kurt Russell (10:53)
"Return to Escape from New York" 2003 featurette [SD] (23:00)
"Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s Escape From New York" 2018 documentary (52:36)
"Snake Plissen: Man of Honour" 2004 featurette [SD] (15:25)
Theatrical trailer (2:10)
Teaser trailers (2:46)
Photo slideshow (5:40) -
Subtitles:Finnish and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras in HD (1080p24) unless otherwise indicated.
— The SD featurettes are incorrectly coded in 16:9 ratio although they are 4:3.
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Extras:“Adjust Video” calibration tool
“Adjust Audio” calibration tool -
Subtitles:Dutch, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Castilian), and Spanish (Latin) (forced)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
Portuguese (Brazilian) DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
Italian DTS 2.0 Stereo
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Coded regions A+B.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2.) Audio Commentary with Producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3.) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
DISC TWO
"Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s Escape From New York" 2018 documentary (52:35)
"Snake Plissen: Man of Honour" 2018 featurette (15:24)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” (10:46)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” with optional 2003 commentary by director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (10:52)
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: Visual Effects" 2015 featurette (14:27)
"I Am Taylor" 2015 interview with actor Joe Unger (8:49)
Photo Gallery (11:51)
Original Trailers (2:46) -
Subtitles:English HoH, French
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3.) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and camera operator Dean Cundey (in English with no subtitles) (2015)
(4.) Audio Commentary with movie journalists Kai-Oliver Derks an Alexander Büttner (in German with optional German subtitles) (2016)
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects of Escape From New York" 2015 featurette (14:28)
"Scoring the Escape - A Discussion With Composer Alan Howarth" 2015 featurette (18:56)
"Return to Escape from New York" 2003 featurette (23:01)
The Original Opening Credits (10:48)
Interview with Kurt Russell (in English with no subtitles) (7:04)
Teasers and Trailer (in English with no subtitles) (with Play All option) (7:22 in total):
- Teaser #1 (1:42)
- Teaser #2 (1:04)
- Trailer (2:12)
- Snake Bites (2:24)
Start-up Trailer:
- "The BFG" (2:19)
Bonus Trailers (in German) (with Play All option) 10:06 in total):
- "Bullet to the Head" (1:46)
- "Parker" (1:59)
- "Fantastic Four" (2015) (2:36)
- "Look Who's Back" (1:04)
- "Need for Speed" (1:32)
- "Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments" (1:09)
Bonus Trailer:
- "Dirty Grandpa" (in German) (2:01)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
2016 Discussion of the movie between Dr. Marcus Stiglegger and Jakob Larisch (46:18) [1080i50]
2016 Discussion of the movie by podcaster Sträter Bender Streberg (60:14)
DISC THREE Article from Markus Haage read by Bernd Vollbrecht (CD)
1. (0:21)
2. (2:23)
3. (2:30)
4. (7:13)
5. (4:08)
6. (1:23)
7. (0:06)
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Subtitles:German HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
German DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:The 4th commentary is in German with optional German subtitles.
The Russell interview, the teasers and trailer are in English without subtitles.
Start-up/bonus trailers, discussions, and CD are in German.
All other extras are in English with optional German subtitles.
Includes a 36-page booklet featuring writing by Markus Haage.
Available in 3 different Mediabooks:
- Cover A limited to 666 copies
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3.) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and camera operator Dean Cundey (in English with no subtitles) (2015)
(4.) Audio Commentary with movie journalists Kai-Oliver Derks an Alexander Büttner (in German with optional German subtitles) (2016) -
Extras:"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects of Escape From New York" 2015 featurette (14:28)
"Scoring the Escape - A Discussion With Composer Alan Howarth" 2015 featurette (18:56)
"Return to Escape from New York" 2003 featurette (23:01)
The Original Opening Credits (10:48)
Interview with Kurt Russell (in English with no subtitles) (7:04)
Teasers and Trailer (in English with no subtitles) (with Play All option) (7:22 in total):
- Teaser #1 (1:42)
- Teaser #2 (1:04)
- Trailer (2:12)
- Snake Bites (2:24)
Start-up Trailer:
- "The BFG" (2:19)
Bonus Trailers (in German) (with Play All option) (10:06 in total):
- "Bullet to the Head" (1:46)
- "Parker" (1:59)
- "Fantastic Four" (2015) (2:36)
- "Look Who's Back" (1:04)
- "Need for Speed" (1:32)
- "Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments" (1:09)
Bonus Trailer:
- "Dirty Grandpa" (in German) (2:01) -
Subtitles:German HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
German DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in English with optional German subtitles unless stated otherwise.
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003) -
Extras:Featurettes (576i):
- "Return to Escape from New York" (2003) (23:00)
- "Snake Plissken: Man of Honor" (2003) (15:26)
Original Opening Sequence (10:46)
Promos (576i):
- Teaser 1 (1:47)
- Teaser 2 (1:02)
- Trailer (2:13)
- "Snake Bites" (2:24)
Bonus Trailers (1080p, dubbed in German) (with Play All option) (7:51 in total):
- "The Transporter" (1:33)
- "Crank" (1:53)
- "Hatchet 2" (1:14)
- "Eastern Promises" (1:54)
- "Our Planet" (1:17)
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Subtitles:English and German HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
German DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:German menus. All extras are in English unless stated otherwise.
Optional German subtitles are available for all the extras, including the commentaries, except for the promos.
German title "John Carpenter's Die Klapperschlange".
Reportedly an upscaled transfer. -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3.) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and camera operator Dean Cundey (in English with no subtitles) (2015)
(4.) Audio Commentary with movie journalists Kai-Oliver Derks an Alexander Büttner (in German with optional German subtitles) (2018) -
Extras:"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects of Escape From New York" 2015 featurette (14:28)
"Scoring the Escape - A Discussion With Composer Alan Howarth" 2015 featurette (18:56)
"Return to Escape from New York" 2003 featurette (23:01)
The Original Opening Credits (10:48)
Interview with Kurt Russell (in English with no subtitles) (7:04)
Teasers and Trailer (in English with no subtitles) (with Play All option) (7:22 in total):
- Teaser #1 (1:42)
- Teaser #2 (1:04)
- Trailer (2:12)
- Snake Bites (2:24)
Start-up Trailer:
- "The BFG" (2:19)
Bonus Trailers (in German) (with Play All) (10:06 in total):
- "Bullet to the Head" (1:46)
- "Parker" (1:59)
- "Fantastic Four" (2015) (2:36)
- "Look Who's Back" (1:04)
- "Need for Speed" (1:32)
- "Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments" (1:09)
Bonus Trailer:
- "Dirty Grandpa" (in German) (2:01) -
Subtitles:German HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 VC-1
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
German DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Steelbook
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Notes:All extras are in English with optional German subtitles unless stated otherwise.
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Extras:“Adjust Video” calibration tool
“Adjust Audio” calibration tool -
Subtitles:Dutch, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Castilian), and Spanish (Latin) (forced)
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
Portuguese (Brazilian) DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
Italian DTS 2.0 stereo
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Coded regions A+B.
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Extras:“Adjust Video” calibration tool
“Adjust Audio” calibration tool -
Subtitles:Dutch, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Castilian), and Spanish (Latin) (forced)
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
Portuguese (Brazilian) DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1
Italian DTS 2.0 stereo
Spanish (Castilian) DTS 2.0 mono -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (1994)
(2.) Audio Commentary with Producer Debra Hill and production designer Joe Alves (2003)
(3.) Audio Commentary with actress Adrienne Barbeau and director of photography Dean Cundey (2015)
DISC TWO
"Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s Escape From New York" 2018 documentary (52:35)
"Snake Plissen: Man of Honour" 2018 featurette (15:24)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” (10:46)
Deleted Opening Sequence “Snake’s Crime” with optional 1994 commentary by director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell (10:52)
"Big Challenges in Little Manhattan: Visual Effects" 2015 featurette (14:27)
"I Am Taylor" 2015 interview with actor Joe Unger (8:49)
Photo Gallery (11:51)
Original Trailers (2:46) -
Subtitles:English HoH and French
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
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OVERALL: Draw
The 2022 US Scream Factory release has a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, three commentaries and some exclusive extras.
The identical Australian Universal Sony and UK/French Studio Canal releases also have three commentaries and some differing exclusive extras.
The 3 disc German Birnenblatt release has a fourth commentary in German, some exclusive German language extras, but doesn't have a fully lossless soundtrack.
Note the German Universum release has some exclusive extras, but doesn't have a fully lossless soundtrack.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts (99:11).
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (98:54).
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (99:05)
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (99:05)
- Blu-ray A Japan- Universal Pictures - No cuts (98:56).
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Universal Pictures - No cuts (98:55).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts (98:55).
- Blu-ray B Australia- Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts (99:10)
- Blu-ray B 40th Anniversary Edition Finland / Sweden- Future Film / Studio S Entertainment - No cuts (99:07)
- Blu-ray B France- Universal Pictures - No cuts (98:56).
- Blu-ray B 4K Restoration France- Studio Canal - No cuts (99:10)
- Blu-ray B Germany- Birnenblatt - No cuts (99:29).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Constantin Film - No cuts (99:29).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Universum Film - No cuts (98:56).
- Blu-ray B Saturn Exclusive Germany- Birnenblatt - No cuts (99:29).
- Blu-ray B Italy- Universal Pictures - No cuts (98:56).
- Blu-ray B Spain- Universal Pictures - No cuts (98:56).
- Blu-ray B Brand New Restoration United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts (99:10).
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 29/07/08
Comparison last updated by Matthew_B_Harrah on 13/01/23UPDATE LOG:
07/08/10: US release added.
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10/01/12: Added DVDBeaver comparison link.
22/06/13: Added UK runtimes. Added German and Australian releases. Noted further releases.
27/01/14: Corrected specs for the German release and added a Caps-a-holic link.
27/03/15: Added Scream Factory edition.
18/08/18: Added Japan, Italy, France, Spain, capsaholic.
23/02/17: Added greater detail to Shout! Disc specs.
24/02/17: Corrected the UK disc's Amazon link (the US MGM disc had been linked).
29/11/18: Added UK SC, updated capsaholic.
10/04/19: Added Germany Constantin.
18/06/21: Dates.
02/01/21: Added France 4K, Australia Universal Sony.
02/01/22: Added Germany Birnenblatt x2.
20/05/22: Addition of the 2022 US Collector's Edition.
27/06/22: Addition of the Canada - Shout! Factory and minor improvements to US Shout! Factory.
13/01/23: Addition of the Finland / Sweden.
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