Genre: Horror/Suspense, Thriller, Supernatural, Theatrical Release, Remake, Gore
Director: Alexandre Aja
Cast/Crew: Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Amy Smart, Jason Flemyng, Erica Gluck, Cameron Boyce
Description:
French director Alexandre Aja adds to his growing canon of horror features with this remake of the Korean feature GEOUL SOKEURO (2003). Kiefer Sutherland stars as Ben Carson, a disgraced former New York City cop who attempts to put his checkered past behind him by taking a job as a security guard. Carson is required to take the night shift in a department store in the city. The store closed down after a fire put an end to its business, and Carson soon discovers that malevolent spirits are lurking behind its walls. The spirits connect with the human world through the mirrors in the store, and when they discover Carson's presence they go after his ex-wife, Amy (Paula Patton), and his kids (played by Erica Gluck and Cameron Boyce). Carson attempts to figure out the meaning of a cryptic message carved into one of the mirrors, hoping it will save his family and cut off contact with the malignant lurking presence. Aja successfully replicates much of the tension and edge-of-your-seat moments that he managed so skillfully in HAUTE TENSION (2003). The film begins with an unnerving set piece in which Carson's predecessor takes a shard of mirror and slashes his own throat, and it's an indication of the gore-filled fun that awaits intrepid viewers. Aja creates a palpable sense of unease by shooting dim-lit set pieces in the department store. Sutherland makes for a convincing lead in a character that closely resembles his turn as Jack Bauer in 24. There are plenty of genuine scares in the film, and the director ultimately spins MIRRORS as a cross between a psychological thriller in the vein of the POLTERGEIST movies and a no-holds-barred splatter flick. Review: Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Kiefer Sutherland comes face to face with the ultimate forces of evil in Mirrors, the deadliest horror film to ever look you in the face. Kiefer stars as a security guard who is exposed to unspeakable acts of evil from the past, present and future only visible to him in the reflection of mirrors. Suddenly, his life is exposed to the evil and he must stop it before everyone he knows is dead. Source: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Release Notes:
DVD Features:
Region 1 NTSC Note: This DVD contains both the Theatrical Version and Unrated Version of MIRRORS Keep Case - Checkpoint - Sensormatic Dual Layer Unrated Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.40 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital Surround - French, Spanish Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes: (7) - With Optional Commentary by Director Alex Aja Alternate Scenes: Ending: "Inside the Mirror" Featurette: 1. "Reflections: The Making of MIRRORS" 2. "Mythology of MIRRORS: Behind the Mirror"
ItemID: 1197016
UPC: 024543543398
Catalog Number: FOX 2254339
Rating: R (MPAA)
Rating Reason: for strong violence, disturbing images, language and brief nudity
Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Format: DVD
In Print Date: 1/13/2009
Original Release Year: 2008
Country of Origin: USA
Language: English (English Subtitled, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed, Spanish Subtitled) Closed Caption: No
Extra Info: Checkpoint; Sensormatic; Widescreen; Rated/Unrated
Runtime: 1Hr 51min
Condition:
PREVIOUSLY VIEWED - The DVDs will play 100% or you will get a replacement. The keyword to remember is it is USED first and foremost. This DVD may contain spindle stickers from it's original owner and may have signs of wear (scratches). The cases and artwork may show signs of wear as well. The original artwork, DVD, and case is included.
Suggested Retail:
$13.99
