TV Movie Of The Week: Collection One (Blu-ray)

Imprint Television rewinds to the early 1970s, presenting a new series showcasing the fondly remembered and pioneering genre of movies made for television. Often headlined by the big names of Hollywood, this first collection features three suspense classics starring Bette Davis, Janet Leigh, Lloyd Bridges, Leonard Nimoy, Vera Miles and Susan Hampshire.

3-DISC BLU-RAY SET in Limited Edition Hardbox packaging.

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The Deadly Dream (1971) – Imprint Television #12

Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

Starring Lloyd Bridges and Janet Leigh.

A scientist has reoccurring dreams in which he is pursued by a mysterious tribunal for something that he’s not aware that he’s done. He comes to realise that his dreams may have become his reality. 

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray of a NEW 2K scan of the original 35mm elements by Imprint
• NEW! Audio Commentary by Amanda Reyes, Dan Budnick and Nathan Johnson from the “Made for TV Mayhem Show” podcast (2024)          
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Optional English HOH Subtitles

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Baffled! (1972) – Imprint Television #13

Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

Starring Leonard Nimoy, Susan Hampshire and Vera Miles.

Tommy Kovack is a hard-nosed racing driver, until a sudden supernatural vision causes a near-fatal crash. He is further shaken from the bizarre event when Michele Brent convinces him the visions he experienced are highly significant, and takes him to the real-life manor house from his vision.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray of a NEW 2K scan of the original 35mm elements, newly restored by Imprint
• Option to view two versions: the short cut (90 min) in 1.33:1 aspect ratio, or the extended cut (96 min) in 1.66:1 aspect ratio
• NEW! Audio Commentary by restorer Jonathan Wood and ITC historian Rick Davy (2024)
• NEW! Psychic Restoration – a look at the challenges overcome in the grading and restoration of this new Imprint edition (2024)
• NEW! Baffling Durations – featurette on the film’s runtime anomalies (2024)
• NEW! Which Ratio? – featurette on the aspect ratio options (2024)
• Richard Hill in Stereo – the Baffled theme
• Theatrical Trailer
• Photo Gallery
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 and 1.66:1
• Optional English HOH Subtitles

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Scream, Pretty Peggy (1973) – Imprint Television #14

Starring Bette Davis, Ted Bessell, Sian Barbara Allen.

College student and aspiring artist Peggy takes a housekeeping job at a mansion where sculptor Jeffrey lives with his elderly mother. Things get strange when Peggy discovers a third resident: Jeffrey’s hopelessly insane sister.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• 1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• NEW! Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Howard Berger
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Original Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Optional English HOH Subtitles