Apprentice To Murder [Blu-ray]

WAS IT MAGIC, MURDER, OR MADNESS?In early twentieth-century Pennsylvania Dutch Country, young Billy Kelly (Chad Lowe, Highway to Hell) falls in with a charismatic “powwower” or folk magic healer, Dr. John Reese (Donald Sutherland, Don’t Look Now), shunned by the rest of the community for his non-conformist beliefs. Together, they investigate the mysterious sickness that is blighting the area, which Reese believes to be the work of a sinister local hermit. But as the plague spreads and the wide-eyed Billy falls ever deeper under Reese’s spell, are they doing God’s work or the Devil’s bidding?Also starring Mia Sara (Legend) and featuring a powerhouse performance by Donald Sutherland - reunited here with Don’t Look Now screenwriter Allan Scott - Apprentice to Murder is a chilling and unforgettable tale of the macabre that blurs the lines between conventional notions of “good” and “evil”.SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTSBrand new 2K restoration of the film from the original 35mm interpositiveHigh Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentationOriginal lossless mono soundtrackOptional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingNew audio commentary by author and critic Bryan ReesmanNew video interview on religious horror cinema with Kat Ellinger, author and editor-in-chief of Diabolique MagazineNew video interview with cinematographer Kelvin PikeNew video interview with makeup supervisor Robin GranthamTheatrical trailerReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Haunt LoveFIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Paul Corupe