Picnic at Hanging Rock — Criterion Collection 4K UHD + Blu-ray

The Criterion Collection's Picnic at Hanging Rock is a two-disc edition pairing a 4K UHD presentation with a Blu-ray of the film and special features. The listing describes a director-approved restoration, HDR presentation, and a 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, making it an edition aimed at viewers who want both the film and supplementary material.

At a glance

The 4K UHD disc presents the film in HDR and is described as a new restoration supervised and approved by director Peter Weir and cinematographer Russell Boyd.
The second disc is a Blu-ray with the film and special features, including interviews, a making-of program, an on-set documentary, a trailer and Weir's Homesdale (1971).
The listed soundtrack is 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio. The edition also includes English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
The film follows students and a chaperone who disappear during a Valentine's Day outing, and is described as a work of poetic horror.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Includes both a 4K UHD film presentation and a Blu-ray with the film and supplements.
The special features offer interviews and production material, plus Weir's 1971 black comedy Homesdale.
Customer feedback describes the film's atmosphere and cinematography as haunting and beautiful.

Technical specifications

7 specifications

Edition and format
Brand	The Criterion Collection
Format	4K
Disc count	2
Language	English
Aspect ratio	1.66:1
Release date	April 9, 2024

Dimensions
Dimensions listed	0.35 x 6.69 x 5.24 inches; 4.66 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Collectors seeking a 4K UHD edition with a second disc of film supplements.
Viewers interested in Peter Weir's early work, Australian cinema, or a mysterious, atmospheric film.
Buyers who want English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Less suited to

Buyers who only need a Blu-ray copy or are not interested in bonus features.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 272 ratings

5 stars76%76%
4 stars13%13%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars4%4%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback characterizes the film as haunting, mysterious and engaging, with praise for its cinematography, photography and soundtrack. That response fits an edition centered on an atmospheric film, while the listing's restoration and 4K presentation may matter to buyers prioritizing image presentation. The feedback also mentions the DVD version, so it does not establish a specific reaction to this 4K disc.

Positive themes

Customers describe the film as haunting and mysterious, and praise its cinematography and photography.
The feedback describes the film as engaging and says it can prompt viewers to revisit the source material.
Customers also appreciate the soundtrack.

Frequently asked questions

What discs are included?

The listing describes one 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray containing the film and special features.

What special features are listed?

The listed extras include an interview with Peter Weir, a making-of program, an on-set documentary, an introduction by film scholar David Thomson, the trailer, and Weir's Homesdale (1971).

Does the 4K presentation include HDR?

Yes. The listing says the film is presented in HDR on the 4K UHD disc.

What is the soundtrack and subtitle information?

The product description lists a 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.