Peril & Distress: And Soon the Darkness / Sudden Terror 4K

Peril & Distress is a two-film 4K collection pairing And Soon the Darkness with Sudden Terror, both 1970s thrillers. Its listed extras include multiple commentaries, trailers, a radio spot and optional English subtitles, making it most relevant to fans of these films and their behind-the-scenes context.

At a glance

Combines And Soon the Darkness and Sudden Terror on one listed disc.
The listing describes four audio commentaries, theatrical trailers for both films and Eyewitness, a radio spot for And Soon the Darkness, and optional English subtitles.
And Soon the Darkness follows a nurse searching for her missing friend in the French countryside. Sudden Terror centers on a boy who witnesses an assassination attempt and is pursued with his sister.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two films are collected on one disc, with the listing giving a combined runtime of 3 hours and 10 minutes.
The included commentary tracks offer discussion from the directors and film historians.
Optional English subtitles and a radio spot add viewing and archival options.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Release and format
Media format	4K
Number of discs	1
Release date	August 20, 2024
Runtime	3 hours and 10 minutes
Aspect ratio	Unknown
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)

Films and credits
Genre	Horror, Mystery Thrillers, Thriller
Directors	Robert Fuest, John Hough
Actors	Mark Lester, Michele Dotrice, Pamela Franklin, Susan George
Contributors	Mark Lester, Michele Dotrice, Pamela Franklin, Robert Fuest, John Hough, Susan George

Language and studio
Language	English
Studio	KL Studio Classics

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.54 x 6.84 x 5.44 inches; 2.4 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers collecting 1970s British thrillers, including And Soon the Darkness and Sudden Terror.
Fans who value film commentaries and supplementary trailers.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a broader collection of films or a stated Blu-ray or digital copy. The listing specifies one disc and 4K format.

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Frequently asked questions

Which films are included?

The listing describes And Soon the Darkness and Sudden Terror, also known as Eyewitness.

What extras are listed?

Four audio commentaries, theatrical trailers for And Soon the Darkness, Sudden Terror and Eyewitness, a radio spot for And Soon the Darkness, and optional English subtitles.

How many discs and what is the listed runtime?

The details specify one disc and a runtime of 3 hours and 10 minutes.