"Lost Highway" is a film directed by David Lynch, a renowned filmmaker known for his surreal and often disturbing works. Lynch's distinctive style blends elements of horror, film noir, and mystery, creating a unique cinematic experience. Some of his other notable films include "Blue Velvet," "Mulholland Drive," and "Eraserhead." Lynch's work often explores themes of identity, reality, and the subconscious mind, making his films both thought-provoking and visually stunning.
The plot of "Lost Highway" follows the story of Fred Madison, a jazz musician who is accused of murdering his wife, Renée. After being sentenced to death, Fred inexplicably transforms into a young mechanic named Pete Dayton. As Pete navigates his new life, he becomes involved with a dangerous gangster's girlfriend, leading to a series of events that blur the lines between reality and illusion. The film's nonlinear narrative and enigmatic storyline leave viewers questioning the nature of truth and identity.
"Lost Highway" did not receive any major awards, but it has gained a cult following and is often praised for its atmospheric tension and Lynch's masterful direction.
DIRECTOR-APPROVED 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director David Lynch, with new 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack and alternate uncompressed stereo soundtrack
- One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
- Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch, a feature-length 1997 documentary by Toby Keeler featuring Lynch and his collaborators Angelo Badalamenti, Peter Deming, Barry Gifford, Mary Sweeney, and others, along with on-set footage from Lost Highway
- Reading by Lynch and critic Kristine McKenna of excerpts from their 2018 book, Room to Dream
- Archival interviews with Lynch and actors Patricia Arquette, Bill Pullman, and Robert Loggia
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: Excerpts from an interview with Lynch from filmmaker and writer Chris Rodley’s book Lynch on Lynch
- New cover by Fred Davis
