The Keep (1983) - 4K UHD + Blu-ray SteelBook + Hardcover Booklet in Limited Edition Hardbox - Imprint Collection #438

There are few cult horrors as legendary as The Keep. Directed by the great Michael Mann, adapted from F. Paul Wilson’s bestselling novel, the stories behind the gargantuan production have gripped horror enthusiasts for over thirty years.

Alongside the 96-minute Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD in Dolby Vision and on Blu-ray, Imprint Films is proud to present a deep dive into the making of The Keep, taking you behind the scenes into its fascinating and tumultuous creation with hours of Special Features.

Starring Scott Glenn, Jürgen Prochnow, Robert Prosky, and Ian McKellen, The Keep is a cinematic experience like no other, and the story behind the film is amongst the wildest in the history of Hollywood.

This exclusive matte SteelBook is housed inside a Lid Hardbox, alongside an 80-page Hardcover Booklet. Strictly Limited Edition - 1500 copies only.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

Disc One - 4K UHD

• Dolby Vision and HDR10 presentation of the 96-minute Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD, restored from the original 35mm negative


• Audio commentary by author Troy Howarth, and film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Nathaniel Thompson


• Audio commentary by authors F. Paul Wilson, Douglas E. Winter, and David J. Schow


• Audio commentary with documentarian Stewart Buck, art director Alan Tomkins and photographer Graham Attwood


• Theatrical Trailer


• Aspect Ratio 2.35:1


• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Stereo


• Optional English HOH Subtitles

Disc Two - Blu-ray

• 1080p High-definition presentation of the 96-minute Theatrical Cut on Blu-ray


• Audio commentary by author Troy Howarth, and film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Nathaniel Thompson


• Audio commentary by authors F. Paul Wilson, Douglas E. Winter, and David J. Schow


• Audio commentary with documentarian Stewart Buck, art director Alan Tomkins and photographer Graham Attwood


• 
  The Making of The Keep - featurette from The Electric Theatre Show (1983)
  


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  On the Set of The Keep - featurette from The Electric Theatre Show (1983) 
  


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  An Evil Most Ancient: The Make-up FX of The Keep - interview with prosthetics artist Nick Maley (2024)
  


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  Something is Murdering My Men: Writing The Keep - interview with author F. Paul Wilson (2024)
  


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  Other Sounds for Other Worlds: The Music of The Keep - interview with Tangerine Dream composer Johannes Schmoelling (2024)
  


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  Out of the Darkness: Producing The Keep - interview with producer Gene Kirkwood (2024) 
  


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  Recover The Mindset - video essay by Blake Howard
  


• Picture gallery featuring behind-the-scenes photos from the archives of Stewart Buck, Stéphane Piter, and Alex Kuciw, and behind-the-scenes photos from the BFI Archives 


• Alternative Ending from TV Version (standard definition)


• Theatrical Trailer


• VHS Trailer 


• Radio Spot 


• Aspect Ratio 2.35:1


• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Stereo


• Optional English HOH Subtitles

Hardcover Booklet

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  The Bettelheim Brutalism of Michael Mann's The Keep - Essay by film historian Tim Pelan 
  


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  Keeping the Dream Alive: Soundtracking Michael Mann's WWII Nightmare - Essay by film and music historian David Michael Brown on the Tangerine Dream score
  


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  The Creature Effects of The Keep - reprint of 1984 Fangoria magazine article by David Everitt, interviewing prosthetics artist Nick Maley 
  


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  The Memories of William Grant and his Visits to The Keep - a first-hand account of visiting the set of The Keep 
  


• Behind-the-scenes photos from the archives of Stewart Buck, Stéphane Piter, and Alex Kuciw 


• Behind-the-scenes photos from the BFI Archives


• Production stills


• Original rare production material, stills, and alternate artwork