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Obsession Blu-ray Review

Collector's Edition

Score: 78

from 6 reviewers

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Despite a middling De Palma film, Scream Factory's Collector’s Edition of 'Obsession' boasts a beautiful transfer, effective audio mixes, and high-value bonus features, making it highly recommended for fans.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 81

The Scream Factory Blu-ray of 'Obsession' utilizes the same stunning 2K master from Arrow Video's 2011 release, preserving Vilmos Zsigmond’s dreamy, watercolor-hued cinematography with deep blacks, robust colors, and a natural grain structure. This MPEG-4 AVC encoded transfer offers a rich, film-like experience in 1080p resolution.

Audio: 76

The Blu-ray of "Obsession" offers a choice between the DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround remix and the original Mono track in DTS-HD, both delivering clear and precise dialogue with minimal artifacts. While the 5.1 mix successfully amplifies Bernard Herrmann’s score to an immersive level, the Mono track is favored by some for its natural sound quality.

Extra: 75

Scream Factory's Collector's Edition of Obsession is an exhaustive and insightful treat for fans, featuring new detailed interviews with producer George Litto, editor Paul Hirsch, and a slow but informative audio commentary from Douglas Keesey, alongside vintage featurettes, trailers, radio spots, and a still gallery.

Movie: 78

Brian De Palma's Obsession (1976) melds Hitchcockian suspense with De Palma's distinct narrative flair. The film features standout performances from Cliff Robertson and Geneviève Bujold, bolstered by Bernard Herrmann's evocative score. Scream Factory's Blu-ray release enriches this classic with robust video and audio quality and insightful extras, although the middle act occasionally drags.

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