Dark City Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD

Dark City (1998) is a science fiction neo-noir thriller directed by Alex Proyas. The film stars Rufus Sewell as John Murdoch, a man who wakes up in a strange city with no memory and finds himself accused of murder. Co-starring Jennifer Connelly, Kiefer Sutherland, and William Hurt, the movie explores themes of identity, reality, and control in a haunting, stylized world.

The story follows Murdoch as he pieces together his past while being hunted by mysterious beings known as the Strangers—otherworldly figures who manipulate the city and its inhabitants by halting time and rearranging memories each night. As Murdoch uncovers the truth, he discovers that the city is a giant experiment, and he may be the key to resisting the Strangers’ power and shaping reality itself.

Though not a mainstream hit upon release, Dark City received critical acclaim for its visionary visuals, noir atmosphere, and philosophical depth. It has since gained cult status and is considered a major influence on later sci-fi films, including The Matrix.

Product Features

2-DISC 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

• Brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negatives approved by director of photography Dariusz Wolski
• 4K Ultra HD (2160p) Blu-ray presentations of both the Director's Cut and Theatrical Cut of the film
• Original DTS-HD MA 5.1, stereo 2.0 and new Dolby Atmos audio options for both cuts of the film
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• 60-page perfect bound collectors book featuring new writing by author Richard Kadrey, and film critics Sabina Stent, Virat Nehru and Martyn Pedler
• Limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller
• Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller
• Three postcard-sized reproduction art cards
• Postcard from Shell Beach
• Dr Schreber business card

DISC 1: DIRECTOR'S CUT

• Brand new audio commentary by director Alex Proyas
• Brand new audio commentary with Craig Anderson, Bruce Isaacs and Herschel Isaacs, co-hosts of the Film Versus Film podcast
• Archive audio commentary by director Alex Proyas
• Archive audio commentary by film critic Roger Ebert
• Archive audio commentary by writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer
• Archive introduction by Alex Proyas
• Return to Dark City, a new hour-long documentary featuring interviews with director Alex Proyas, producer Andrew Mason, production designers Patrick Tatopoulos and George Liddle, costume designer Liz Keough, storyboard artist Peter Pound, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, actor Rufus Sewell, hair & makeup artist Leslie Vanderwalt and VFX creative director Peter Doyle
• Rats in a Maze, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra West
• I'm as Much in the Dark as You Are, a new visual essay by film scholar Josh Nelson on film noir and identity in Dark City
• Design & Storyboards

DISC 2: THEATRICAL CUT

• Archive audio commentary by director Alex Proyas, writers Lem Dobbs & David S. Goyer, director of photography Dariusz Wolski and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos
• Archive audio commentary by film critic Roger Ebert
• Memories of Shell Beach, a 2008 featurette in which cast and crew look back at the making of the film from concept to reception
• Architecture of Dreams, a 2008 featurette presenting five perspectives on the themes and meanings of the film
• Theatrical trailer
• Image gallery