OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL

The Japanese release for the most extras.


Director/screenwriter Paul Schrader had the film taken away from him in post-production. In 2017, he released an alternate cut that titled "Dark" that ran 75 minutes. Speaking of the newly created version online, Schrader said, "[The movie] was filmed in 2013 and released in 2014 under the title "Dying of the Light". The film was taken from me after the first director's cut, re-edited, scored and mixed without my input. I offered to revisit the film, cut and mix a new version at my own expense but was denied permission by the producers. This cut was created using workprint DVDs. I had no access to the original hi-res footage and unmixed sound. I used those limitations to my advantage when creating this new film. I was working toward a more aggressive editing style when "Dying of the Light" was taken away from me. "Dark" represents the direction I was hoping to go." The "Dark" cut has not been officially released on a home video format as of yet.

CUTS:

• Blu-ray A America- Lionsgate Home Entertainment - No cuts - theatrical cut (94:06).
• Blu-ray ALL Japan- Happinet - No cuts - theatrical cut (93:51).
• Blu-ray B Germany- Splendid Film - No cuts - theatrical cut (93:53).
• Blu-ray B Scandinavia- Future Film / Star Media / Noble / Midget - No cuts - theatrical cut (93:49).

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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 22/02/15
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 05/06/24

UPDATE LOG:

22/02/15: Initial entry.
18/08/19: Added Germany and Scandinavia. Updated Tagline.
27/07/20: Added US runtime, trailers, & notes.
20/03/21: Added Japan.
05/06/24: Note on versions.