David Cronenberg's big cinematic debut with 2 shocking films
Revealed in France in 1975 with the feature film Shivers , David Cronenberg quickly established himself as a major figure in modern horror cinema. While seemingly very different, the films offered in this 2-Blu-ray™ set are fully integrated into the filmmaker's filmography: the mutilated bodies of Rabid are juxtaposed with the high-octane cars of Fast Company , onto which David Cronenberg projects his obsessions with technological advancements, violence, and sexuality.
Available in a 2-Blu-ray set
Hard case + digipak
High-definition masters
Original versions with French subtitles + French version
BLU-RAY 1
RAGE (1977 - Color - 91 min)
Severely burned in a motorcycle accident, Rose undergoes emergency surgery at the nearest clinic, which specializes in cosmetic surgery. Dr. Keloid experiments on her with a new grafting technique, which saves her life. When she wakes up, she discovers a strange appendage under her armpit that compels her to consume human blood. This is the beginning of a rabies epidemic that will sweep across the entire region...
SUPPLEMENTS (IN HD)
INTERVIEW WITH DAVID CRONENBERG (21 min)
The director considers Rage to be his first ambitious and complex film, with a decisive impact on his career.
INDEPENDENCE OF MIND (12 min - HD)
Producer and director Ivan Reitman looks back on his early days in film, alongside his friend David Cronenberg.
JOE BLASCO , THE CRONENBERG YEARS (27 min - HD)
Passionate about special makeup effects since childhood, Joe Blasco worked with the Canadian on Shivers and Rabid .
ORIGINAL TRAILER
BLU-RAY 2
FAST COMPANY (1978 - Color - 93 min)
Drag racing specialist Lonnie Johnson is considered a legend in the sport. He travels across the United States alongside his young protégé, Billy "The Kid," a new recruit for the FastCo team, run with an iron fist by a ruthless businessman. Already subjected to fierce competition among themselves, the drivers must now contend with the pressure from their sponsors, who see the sport as a financial goldmine…
INCLUDED
ORIGINAL TRAILER
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2 Blu-ray Discs • High Definition Masters • 1080/23.98p • AVC Encoding
Original Version DTS-HD MA 5.1* & 1.0 / French Version DTS-HD MA 1.0 • French Subtitles • 1.66 & 1.85 Aspect Ratios Preserved • Color • Film Length: 91 min / 93 min
*Only on Fast Company
Release date: April 1, 2025
