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Touch of Evil (Blu-ray 4K) (1958)
The Strangest Vengeance Ever Planned!Director: Orson Welles
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
(1) Audio commentary by film historian Tim Lucas (2022)
(2) Audio commentary by writer/filmmaker F.X. Feeney (2008)
Theatrical Trailer (2:10)
DISC TWO
* The Film (1998 Reconstruction Version)
(1) Audio commentary by Film Historian Imogen Sara Smith (2022)
(2) Audio commentary by Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh and reconstruction producer Rick Schmidlin (1999)
"Evil Lost and Found" 2008 featurette (17:06)
DISC THREE
* The Film (Preview Version)
Audio commentary with Orson Welles historians Jonathan Rosenbaum and James Naremore (2008)
"Bringing Evil to Life" 2008 featurette (20:59) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
(1) Audio commentary by film historian Tim Lucas (2022)
(2) Audio commentary by writer/filmmaker F.X. Feeney (2008)
Theatrical Trailer (2:10)
DISC TWO
* The Film (1998 Reconstruction Version)
(1) Audio commentary by Film Historian Imogen Sara Smith (2022)
(2) Audio commentary by Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh and reconstruction producer Rick Schmidlin (1999)
"Evil Lost and Found" 2008 featurette (17:06)
DISC THREE
* The Film (Preview Version)
Audio commentary with Orson Welles historians Jonathan Rosenbaum and James Naremore (2008)
"Bringing Evil to Life" 2008 featurette (20:59) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a slipcase.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
Audio Commentary by F.X. Feeney (theatrical version) (2008)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
* The Film (Preview Version)
(1) Audio Commentary by F.X. Feeney (theatrical version) (2008)
(2) Audio Commentary by Orson Welles historians James Naremore and Jonathan Rosenbaum (preview version) (2008)
Theatrical Trailer (2:11)
DISC THREE (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1998 Reconstruction Version)
(1) Audio commentary by Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh and reconstruction producer Rick Schmidlin (1999)
(2) Audio commentary by reconstruction Producer Rick Schmidlin (reconstruction version)
Reconstruction Trailer (2:19)
DISC FOUR (Blu-ray)
"The Eyes of Orson Welles" 2018 documentary (114:43)
"Bringing Evil to Life" 2008 featurette (20:59)
"Evil Lost and Found" 2008 featurette (17:05) -
Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10
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Soundtrack(s):Reconstruction / Theatrical Versions:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
Preview Version:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Includes a 160 page booklet.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film (1998 Reconstruction)
(1) Audio commentary by reconstruction producer Rick Schmidlin (2008)
(2) Audio commentary by Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh and reconstruction producer Rick Schmidlin (1999)
"Matthew Sweet on Touch of Evil" 2023 interview (17:09)
"Tim Robey on Touch of Evil" 2023 interview (19:21)
"Kim Newman on Touch of Evil" 2023 interview (27:17)
"Bringing Evil to Life" 2008 featurette (21:02)
"Evil Lost and Found" 2008 featurette (17:08)
Original Theatrical Trailer (2:11)
DISC TWO
* The Film (Theatrical Version)
* The Film (Preview Version)
(1) Audio commentary by F.X. Feeney (theatrical version) (2008)
(2) Audio commentary by Orson Welles historians James Naremore and Jonathan Rosenbaum (preview version) (2008) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a Hardcase featuring artwork by Tony Stella and a 100-page book featuring writings by Orson Welles, François Truffaut, André Bazin, and Terry Comito; interview excerpts with Welles; a timeline of the film’s history; two new essays by critic Richard Combs; and rare stills and imagery.
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/Canadian releases have all three cuts in 4K with two exclusive commentaries, but note they lack the vintage Rick Schmidlin commentary on the reconstructed version.
The UK release has all three cuts in 4K with some exclusive interviews.
The French release has an exclusive documentary, though it only has the theatrical version in 4K while the other two versions are in HD.
Note there are three versions of the film:
1) "Restored Version" (110 mins) - re-edited in 1998 - restored to Orson Welles' vision based on his detailed 58-page memo to the studio.
2) "Theatrical Version" (95 mins) - original U.S. theatrical version from 1958.
3) "Preview Version" (109 mins) created prior to the theatrical version, this cut of the film incorporates some of Orson Welles' requests and was discovered by Universal in 1976. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Kino Lorber - No cuts - features the 1998 reconstruction (110:40), the theatrical version (95:23), and the preview version (108:59).
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Kino Lorber - No cuts - features the 1998 reconstruction (110:40), the theatrical version (95:23), and the preview version (108:59).
- Blu-ray ALL France- BQHL Éditions - No cuts - features the 1998 reconstruction (110:38), the theatrical version (95:25), and the preview version (108:58)
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts - features the 1998 reconstruction (110:42), the theatrical version (95:24), and the preview version (109:01).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 14/03/22
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 28/11/23UPDATE LOG:
14/03/22: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
21/09/23: Added UK.
28/11/23: Added France.
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