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Near Dark (1987)
A mid-western farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of southern vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars.Director: Kathryn Bigelow
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
Audio commentary by director / co-writer Kathryn Bigelow (2002)
THX Optimizer
DISC TWO
"Living in Darkness" 2002 documentary (47:14)
Deleted Scene with forced 2002 commentary by Kathryn Bigelow (1:20)
Original Storyboards:
- Caleb's Transformation (4:21)
- A Taste of Blood (1:28)
- Feeding Montage (4:49)
- Roadhouse Slaughter (9:16)
- Motel Shoot-Out (6:10)
Trailers:
- Trailer #1 (1:36)
- Trailer #2 (2:09)
Still Galleries:
- Poster & Still Gallery (93 images)
- Behind-the-Scenes Still Gallery (29 images)
Talent Bios (by Mark Wickum):
- Kathryn Bigelow, Director (21 text pages)
- Bill Paxton (21 text pages)
- Jenette Goldstein (13 text pages)
- Lance Henrikson (22 text pages)
- Adrian Pasdar (19 text pages)
- Tim Thomerson (16 text pages)
- Jenny Wright (14 text pages)
DVD-ROM:
- Screenplay
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:2-disc set packaged in a tri-fold case with holographic cover.
Includes a 16-page liner notes booklet "Lost and Found" and "Don't Say the V Word" by Michael Felsher. -
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer
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Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DVD Title: Aux frontières de l'Aube
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Amazon France
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray Copy)
DISC TWO (DVD)
* The Film
"Preface by Jean-Babtiste Thoret" featurette (in French) (7:28)
Unedited interview with Kathryn Bigelow at the release of Rapido (1988) (25:11)
"Living in Darkness" 2002 documentary (47:18)
Trailer (2:16) -
Subtitles:French (forced)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
French Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Digipak
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Notes:DVD Title: Aux frontières de l'Aube
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Amazon France
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
Audio commentary by director / co-writer Kathryn Bigelow (2002)
DISC TWO
"Living in Darkness" 2002 documentary (47:17)
Deleted Scene with forced 2002 commentary by Kathryn Bigelow (1:37)
Storyboards (24:49)
Slideshow
- Posters (4:29)
- Stills (1:20)
Cast / Crew Bios (6 pages, German text)
Dark Highlights (5:11)
Real Vampires (5 pages, German text)
Trailer 1 (2:04)
Trailer 2 (1:33) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.80:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
German DTS 5.1
German Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DVD Title: Die Nacht Hat Ihren Preis
An NTSC > PAL transfer.
DTS track is half bitrate.
The documentary and commentary track are in English with optional German subtitles. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by Co-Writer / Director Kathryn Bigelow (2002)
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Extras:"Living in Darkness" 2002 documentary (47:17)
Deleted Scene with forced 2002 commentary by Kathryn Bigelow (1:19)
Photo Gallery (22 images)
Kathryn Bigelow Filmography (1 page)
Trailer 1 (2:15)
Trailer 2 (1:37) -
Subtitles:Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:R2 / R4 encoded.
An NTSC > PAL transfer.
At startup you have to select a language. If you select English the menu screens are in English and the film and extras have no subtitles. If you select Dutch, the menu screens are in Dutch and the film and some of the extras have FORCED Dutch subtitles. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by Co-Writer / Director Kathryn Bigelow (2002)
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Extras:"Living in Darkness" 2002 documentary (47:17)
Deleted Scene with forced 2002commentary by Kathryn Bigelow (1:19)
Photo Gallery (22 images)
Kathryn Bigelow Filmography (1 page)
Trailer 1 (2:15)
Trailer 2 (1:37) -
Subtitles:Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:R2 / R4 encoded.
An NTSC > PAL transfer. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
Audio commentary by director / co-writer Kathryn Bigelow (2002)
THX Optimizer
DISC TWO
"Living in Darkness" 2002 documentary
Deleted Scene with forced 2002 commentary by Kathryn Bigelow
Original Storyboards:
- Caleb's Transformation
- A Taste of Blood
- Feeding Montage
- Roadhouse Slaughter
- Motel Shoot-Out
Trailers:
- Trailer #1
- Trailer #2
Still Galleries:
- Poster & Still Gallery (93 images)
- Behind-the-Scenes Still Gallery (29 images)
Talent Bios (by Mark Wickum):
- Kathryn Bigelow, Director (21 text pages)
- Bill Paxton (21 text pages)
- Jenette Goldstein (13 text pages)
- Lance Henrikson (22 text pages)
- Adrian Pasdar (19 text pages)
- Tim Thomerson (16 text pages)
- Jenny Wright (14 text pages)
DVD-ROM:
- Screenplay
- Screensavers -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:2-disc set packaged in a tri-fold case with holographic cover.
Includes a 16-page liner notes booklet "Lost and Found" and "Don't Say the V Word" by Michael Felsher.
In later pressings the booklet is not included. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by Co-Writer / Director Kathryn Bigelow (2002)
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Extras:"Living in Darkness" 2002 documentary (47:17)
Deleted Scene with forced 2002 commentary by Kathryn Bigelow) (1:19)
Photo Gallery (22 images)
Kathryn Bigelow Filmography (1 page)
Trailer 1 (2:15)
Trailer 2 (1:37) -
Subtitles:Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:R2 / R4 encoded.
An NTSC > PAL transfer. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Between the US and UK Anchor Bay releases for the English DTS 5.1 sound and additional extras. The French Blu-ray+DVD release has some exclusive extras, though note the subtitles are forced on the English track.
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CUTS:
- R1 THX America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts (94:13 NTSC)
- R2 France- Studio Canal - No cuts
- R2 Blu-ray+DVD France- Studio Canal - No cuts (90:23 PAL)
- R2 Deluxe Edition Germany- MiB - No cuts (93:53 NTSC > PAL)
- R2 Holland- Studio Canal / Universal - No cuts (94:12 NTSC > PAL)
- R2 Scandinavia- Universal Pictures - No cuts (94:12 NTSC > PAL)
- R2 THX United Kingdom- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts (90:16 PAL)
- R4 Australia- Studio Canal / Universal - No cuts (94:12 NTSC > PAL)
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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 06/08/02
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 22/08/19UPDATE LOG:
10/10/13 - Added R2 Germany.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
03/06/18: Added Scandinavia.
22/08/19: Added France BD+DVD.
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