Blood Simple Blu-ray

Release Year: 1984

Runtime: 97 min

Director: Joel Coen

Cast: John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, Samm-Art Williams, M. Emmet Walsh

Studios: River Road Productions, Foxton Entertainment

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

Special Features:

New, restored 4K digital transfer, approved by cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld and filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen

With 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.

New conversation between Sonnenfeld and the Coens

About the film’s look, featuring Telestrator video illustrations.

New conversation between author Dave Eggers and the Coens

About the film’s production, from inception to release.

New interviews with composer Carter Burwell, sound mixer Skip Lievsay, and actors Frances McDormand and M. Emmet Walsh

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Trailers

PLUS: An essay by novelist and critic Nathaniel Rich

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Technical Specifications:

• 4K digital transfer
• 5.1 surround
• DTS-HD Master Audio
• 1.85:1 aspect ratio