4K UHD & Blu-ray release: 'Audition'

Arrow Video will release the 1999 Japanese psychological horror film ‘Audition’ (オーディション) on UK 4K UHD and Blu-ray on June 15, 2026.

Directed by Takashi Miike and adapted from Ryu Murakami’s 1997 novel, the film follows a middle-aged widower who enlists the help of his film producer friend to stage a series of fake auditions in hopes of finding a new partner. The cast includes Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Jun Kunimura, Miyuki Matsuda, and Toshie Negishi.

Synopsis: When recent widower Shigeharu Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi) is advised by his son to find a new wife, he seeks the advice of a colleague after years away from dating. The two men use their positions at a film company to stage an audition to find the perfect partner. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu soon becomes enchanted by Asami (Eihi Shiina), a quiet 24-year-old who appears immediately responsive to his charms. However, events soon take a dark turn as Asami proves to be far from what she seems.

Features:

4K restoration from the original Super 16mm camera negative by Arrow Films, approved by cinematographer Hideo Yamamoto
4K Ultra HD (2160p) presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Restored lossless stereo and 4.0 audio, plus optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround
Optional English subtitles
Introduction by Takashi Miike
Audio commentary by Takashi Miike and Daisuke Tengan
Audio commentary by Tom Mes
Callback – interview with Ryo Ishibashi
Ties that Bind – interview with Takashi Miike
Damaged Romance – appreciation by Tony Rayns
Archival interviews with Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Renji Ishibashi, and Ren Osugi
Deeper Deeper Into Audition – audio essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Trailers
Image gallery
Collector’s booklet with writing by Anton Bitel, Jennie Kermode, and Jamie Graham
Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Dark Inker (Sampson) and original UK artwork by Graham Humphreys