Parasite: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray, 2-Disc Edition

Parasite: The Criterion Collection is a Korean-language, two-disc Blu-ray edition of Bong Joon Ho’s thriller, with a director-approved 4K digital master and a substantial set of film and filmmaker supplements. The listing specifies Blu-ray playback, not a 4K UHD disc, despite the 4K-master source material.

At a glance

The main feature is presented from a new 4K digital master approved by director Bong Joon Ho and cinematographer Hong Kyung Pyo.
Includes a black-and-white version with a new introduction by Bong.
Supplement listings include commentary, filmmaker conversations and interviews, a festival master class, storyboard comparison, trailers and an essay.
English subtitles are listed for the Korean-language film.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two discs provide space for the film alongside an extensive collection of filmmaker and festival extras.
The black-and-white presentation and director commentary offer additional ways to revisit the film.
The listed English subtitles support viewers who do not speak Korean.

Cons

This is a Blu-ray release, not a 4K UHD disc, even though its feature film uses a 4K digital master.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Disc and film
Format	Blu-ray
Number of discs	2
Runtime	131 minutes
Genre	MYSTERY/THRILLER
Language	Korean
Subtitles	English
Rating	R (Restricted)

Edition and release
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Model number	BR3194
Release date	October 27, 2020

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.53 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing describes the audio and extras inconsistently: its detailed description specifies Dolby Atmos for the main and black-and-white versions, and mentions commentary with critic Tony Rayns, a conversation with Darcy Paquet, an editor interview, a New Korean Cinema program, a Cannes press conference, storyboard comparison, trailers and an essay. The shorter feature list instead names a master class, interviews with Lee Ha Jun and Park Chan Wook, and says “and more.” Confirm the specific supplements and audio configuration in the selected edition details if those determine your purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers looking for Parasite on Blu-ray with English subtitles and a Korean-language presentation.
Criterion Collection buyers interested in commentary, interviews, a black-and-white version and production-related extras.
Collectors who prefer the film’s Blu-ray edition and do not require a 4K UHD disc.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a 4K UHD disc rather than a Blu-ray sourced from a 4K master.
Viewers who need audio or subtitle options beyond the Korean audio and English subtitles listed.

Parasite: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray, 2-Disc Edition · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.9 / 5 · 1,142 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the movie as memorable and praises its distinctive, macabre, Hitchcockian plot. The aggregate ratings are strongly favorable overall, but ratings alone do not establish a specific reason for every response. For buyers considering this two-disc Blu-ray, the reported enthusiasm concerns the film and its story rather than independently confirming disc quality or the exact extras.

Positive themes

Customers describe the film as memorable and engaging.
The plot is praised as distinctive and macabre.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

No. The listing identifies the release as Blu-ray. It says the film uses a new 4K digital master, which is not the same as a 4K UHD disc.

What language and subtitles are listed?

The film language is listed as Korean, with English subtitles. Korean is also listed for audio description.

How many discs are included?

The product details list two discs.

What extras does this edition include?

The listing mentions a black-and-white version, commentary, interviews and conversations, a Lumière Festival master class, and other materials. Its short and detailed feature lists differ, so confirm the specific extras in the selected edition details.