The Strange Affair Arrives on Blu-ray October 28 from Vinegar Syndrome
Vinegar Syndrome releases David Greene’s 1968 police thriller on Blu-ray from a new 4K scan with a making-of and filmmaker commentary
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The Strange Affair (1968), directed by David Greene, starring Michael York and Susan George, arrives from Vinegar Syndrome on Region A Blu-ray. The disc debut presents the 105‑minute Techniscope thriller about a rookie cop drawn into a moral compromise amid the crime and corruption in 1960s London.
The transfer is a newly scanned and restored 4K presentation from the film's 35mm original Techniscope negative. Featuring English mono audio with SDH subtitles and a aspect ratio of 2.35:1. This release includes a commentary with filmmaker and writer Kat Ellinger.
The Strange Affair (1968), directed by David Greene, starring Michael York and Susan George, arrives from Vinegar Syndrome on Region A Blu-ray. The disc debut presents the 105‑minute Techniscope thriller about a rookie cop drawn into a moral compromise amid the crime and corruption in 1960s London.
The transfer is a newly scanned and restored 4K presentation from the film's 35mm original Techniscope negative. Featuring English mono audio with SDH subtitles and a aspect ratio of 2.35:1. This release includes a commentary with filmmaker and writer Kat Ellinger.
Highlighted supplements include a new commentary by filmmaker and writer Kat Ellinger, a 35‑minute making‑of documentary, and a short feature with Michael York. Full list of disc contents at the bottom.
This is Blu-ray is being released under Vinegar Syndrome Labs — a sub‑brand of Vinegar Syndrome for unusual and genre‑adjacent restorations. The package is limited to 3,000 units for the special slipcover edition designed by Sam Smith, sold via the Vinegar Syndrome webstore and select indie retailers only.
Release Contents:
- Commentary with Kat Ellinger: New track featuring filmmaker, film writer, and producer Kat Ellinger.
- Swinging to London (5 min): Short featurette with words by actor Michael York.
- Greene Recruits (35 min): Making‑of documentary with interviews from cast and crew.
- In Like Quince (18 min): Interview with actor David Glaisyer.
- Reversible sleeve artwork: Alternate cover art included.
- English SDH subtitles: Subtitles for the main feature.
Release Date: October 28
Highlighted supplements include a new commentary by filmmaker and writer Kat Ellinger, a 35‑minute making‑of documentary, and a short feature with Michael York. Full list of disc contents at the bottom.
This is Blu-ray is being released under Vinegar Syndrome Labs — a sub‑brand of Vinegar Syndrome for unusual and genre‑adjacent restorations. The package is limited to 3,000 units for the special slipcover edition designed by Sam Smith, sold via the Vinegar Syndrome webstore and select indie retailers only.
Release Contents:
- Commentary with Kat Ellinger: New track featuring filmmaker, film writer, and producer Kat Ellinger.
- Swinging to London (5 min): Short featurette with words by actor Michael York.
- Greene Recruits (35 min): Making‑of documentary with interviews from cast and crew.
- In Like Quince (18 min): Interview with actor David Glaisyer.
- Reversible sleeve artwork: Alternate cover art included.
- English SDH subtitles: Subtitles for the main feature.
Release Date: October 28