Patrick (1978)

From director Richard Franklin (Roadgames) comes Patrick, a terrifying fusion of science fiction and Hitchcockian thriller, starring Susan Penhaligon (House of Mortal Sin), Robert Helpmann (The Red Shoes), and Robert Thompson (Thirst). Murderer Patrick (Thompson) is kept in a comatose state between life and death, under the watchful eye of the eccentric Dr Roget (Helpmann). When he is assigned a caring new nurse, Kathy (Penhaligon), he becomes possessive, and uses telekinetic powers to torment anyone who comes between them. Produced by Antony I Ginnane (Snapshot), written by Everett De Roche (Harlequin), and scored by Brian May (Mad Max), Patrick’s unprecedented international success made it a landmark of the Australian New Wave."Extras "INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURESBrand-new 4K restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse FilmsThree presentations of the film: the original Australian theatrical version; the shortened US theatrical version with American dubbing; and the Italian theatrical version, featuring an alternative score by Italian prog legends Goblin and presented with English subtitles for the first timeOriginal mono audioAudio commentary with director Richard Franklin and screenwriter Everett De Roche (2002)On-Set Interview with Richard Franklin (1978): behind-the-scenes interview with the Patrick director conducted by Australian film critic Ivan HutchinsonInterview with Richard Franklin (2001): previously unseen interview in which the director discusses PatrickA Coffee Break with Antony I. Ginnane (2009): the renowned genre-film producer revisits Patrick‘Not Quite Hollywood’ Interview Excerpts (2008): extensive selection of outtakes from Mark Hartley’s acclaimed documentary on Australian cinema, featuring Franklin, De Roche, Ginnane, and stars Susan Penhaligon and Rod MullinarStephen Morgan on ‘Patrick’ (2023): appreciation by the academic and Australian cinema specialistOriginal Australian theatrical trailerOriginal US theatrical trailerTV spotsImage gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenesNew and improved English translation subtitlesNewly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrackLimited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Alan Miller, exclusive extracts from director Richard Franklin and producer Antony I Ginnane’s unpublished memoirs; archival interviews with screenwriter Everett De Roche and special-effects supervisor Conrad Rothmann, and full film creditsLimited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and USAll extras subject to changeRuntime: 112/96 mins