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1 / 4The Shout (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
The Shout from The Criterion Collection is a Blu-ray edition of Jerzy Skolimowski’s adaptation of Robert Graves’s short story. Its listed special features include a 2K digital restoration, a 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, interviews and archival material. The film follows a composer and his wife after an enigmatic stranger claims he can kill with a scream.
At a glance
- Director-approved 2K digital restoration, approved by Jerzy Skolimowski and director of photography Mike Molloy.
- 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
- Special features include interviews with Skolimowski and producer Jeremy Thomas, festival excerpts and a 1977 television programme about the set.
- Includes English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and an essay by Leo Goldsmith.
Reference price: $56.01
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The restoration and surround soundtrack give this edition specific appeal to viewers seeking a curated presentation.
- Supplementary interviews and archival material offer context beyond the feature film.
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Media format | Blu-ray |
|---|---|
| Run time | 1 hour and 26 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Release date | 13 October 2026 |
| Studio | The Criterion Collection |
|---|---|
| Actors | Alan Bates, John Hurt, Susannah York |
| Dimensions listed | 2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 90.72 Grams |
|---|
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Viewers interested in Jerzy Skolimowski, Alan Bates, John Hurt or Susannah York.
- Blu-ray collectors looking for a Criterion edition with restoration and supplementary features.
- People drawn to ambiguous, supernatural psychological drama.
Less suited to
- Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD edition.
- Viewers who prefer straightforward plots over unnerving ambiguity.
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Frequently asked questions
What format is this edition?
The listing identifies it as Blu-ray, not 4K UHD.
What special features are listed?
The listing names interviews with Jerzy Skolimowski and producer Jeremy Thomas, excerpts from Skolimowski’s 1997 Midnight Sun Festival appearance, a 1977 UK television programme about the set, and an essay by Leo Goldsmith.
Does it include subtitles?
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.
What is the film about?
An experimental composer and his wife encounter a stranger who claims to possess Aboriginal magic and the power to kill with a scream.
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