Blu-ray release: ‘Gemini’


By   |  Sep 1, 2020

Third Window Films are bringing the 1999 Japanese fantasy horror ‘Gemini’ (双生児) to UK Blu-ray on November 2, 2020.

Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto and loosely based on an Edogawa Ranpo story, the film follows a successful doctor who sees his life destroyed and gradually taken over by his twin brother. The cast includes Masahiro Motoki, Ryo, Yasutaka Tsutsui, Shiho Fujimura, and Akaji Maro.

Synopsis: Yukio is living a charmed life: he is a respected young doctor with a successful practice and a beautiful wife. His only problem is that his wife is suffering from amnesia, and her past is unknown. Things begin to fall apart, however, when both his parents die suddenly, killed by a mysterious stranger with Yukio’s face. Only when Yukio confronts this stranger will the mystery of his identity, and his wife’s past, be revealed.

Features:
• New HD transfer
• Audio commentary by Tom Mes
• Making Of featurette directed by Takashi Miike
• Venice Film Festival featurette
• Make-up demonstration featurette
• Behind the Scenes
• Original Trailer
• Slipcase with art by Ian McEwan (first 1000 units only)
• Region: B

‘Gemini’ is available for pre-order now from Amazon.co.uk.

Phil Mills
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