Blu-ray release: ‘Tomie’

By   |  Nov 17, 2024

Arrow Video are bringing the 1998 Japanese horror movie ‘Tomie’ (富江) to Limited Edition US and UK Blu-ray on November 18/19, 2024.

Based on the manga by Junji Ito and written/directed by Ataru Oikawa, the film revolves around the police investigation into the murder of a high school girl that uncovers a series of mysterious deaths of girls with the same name going back to the 1960s. The cast includes Mami Nakamura, Miho Kanno, Yoriko Douguchi, Tomoro Taguchi, and Kenji Mizuhashi.

Synopsis: Photography student Tsukiko (Mami Nakamura) is plagued by violent dreams as she struggles to recall long-suppressed memories following a teenage trauma with the help of psychiatrist Dr. Hosono (Yoriko Douguchi, Cure, Charisma). Meanwhile, as Detective Harada (Tomoro Taguchi) leads an investigation into a missing high-school girl, he discovers a long line of similar cases that can be traced back decades, with all of the victims going by the name of Tomie Kawakami, and all slaughtered and decapitated by jealous lovers before they reach womanhood. Meanwhile, Tsukiko’s new neighbour seems to be harbouring something nasty in the downstairs apartment, something which rapidly begins to take on a dangerous form.

Features:
• High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation
• Original lossless 5.1 and 2.0 stereo audio
• Optional English subtitles
• New audio commentary by Amber T.
• It’s a Girl’s World – New interview with Ataru Oikawa
• Scream Queen- New interview with Mami Nakamura
• From Manga to Screen- New interview with producer Mikihiko Hirata
• Trailer
• Image gallery
• Illustrated collector’s booklet
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and new art by Sara Deck

‘Tomie’ is available to pre-order now from Amazon.com and Arrowfilms.com.

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