The Night of the Hunter Blu-ray

The Night of the Hunter is a psychological thriller directed by Charles Laughton, starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish. This two-disc Blu-ray edition lists a restored digital transfer and a substantial group of supplementary features, making it a fit for viewers interested in both the film and its production history.

At a glance

Two-disc Blu-ray edition with a listed restored digital transfer.
Supplementary material includes commentary, interviews, a documentary and over two hours of outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage.
The film follows a murderous preacher whose intentions are uncovered by two children.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The advertised supplements offer both commentary and extensive behind-the-scenes material.
The listed cast includes Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish.

Technical specifications

16 specifications

Film and edition
Format	Blu-ray
Number of discs	2
Director	Charles Laughton
Contributors	Charles Laughton, Lillian Gish, Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 33 minutes
Color	Color
Release date	April 8, 2014
Studio	Criterion Collection (Direct)

Special features listed
Transfer	New digital transfer restored by UCLA Film & Television Archive
Commentary	Audio commentary
Additional footage	Over two hours of outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage
Interview	New video interview with Laughton biographer Simon Callow
Archival material	Archival interviews with cast and crew
Documentary	New documentary on the film

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking a classic psychological thriller with film-noir and fairy-tale elements.
Collectors who want a Blu-ray edition with documentary and production extras.

Less suited to

Shoppers specifically seeking a 4K edition, since this listing identifies the format as Blu-ray.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 883 ratings

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4 stars6%6%
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Customer feedback praises the film's unsettling atmosphere, Robert Mitchum's performance, cinematography and the restoration. The extras are also described as enhancing the viewing experience. That feedback aligns with this edition's listed restored transfer and extensive supplementary material. Picture quality is a mixed point in the supplied feedback, so buyers prioritizing image presentation may want to weigh that uncertainty alongside the positive restoration comments.

Positive themes

Customers praise Mitchum's intense performance and the film's cinematography.
The restoration and supplementary features receive positive feedback.

Mixed feedback

Feedback about picture quality is mixed.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing identifies it as a two-disc Blu-ray edition.

What special features are listed?

The listed features include audio commentary, over two hours of outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage, a biographer interview, archival interviews and a documentary.

Who directed and stars in the film?

Charles Laughton directed it. The listed contributors include Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish.