(SD, 10 min) : A vintage 1972 behind-the-scenes featurette that captures the raw energy of the original production.
: A documentary on the environmental impact and the "making-of" challenges in the remote Georgia wilderness. Delivered!
A bare-bones rip is a sin. The are not just promotional fluff; they are film-school-in-a-box. A complete 1080p Bluray x265 package should include these essential bonus features: deliverance 1972 extras 1080p bluray x265
This review covers the Blu-ray release, specifically the 40th Anniversary DigiBook edition, which is the most comprehensive version for fans of physical media. Technical Presentation (1080p Blu-ray / x265)
What begins as a journey to connect with nature before it disappears becomes a harrowing fight for survival against the river's rapids, the unforgiving terrain, and the even more terrifying locals. The film is famous for its unflinching depiction of violence and its haunting central theme: the thin veneer of civilization and the primal savagery that lurks beneath. Its cultural impact is immense, earning three Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Director, and Film Editing, and forever searing the phrase "Squeal like a pig!" into the cultural lexicon. (SD, 10 min) : A vintage 1972 behind-the-scenes
: John Boorman provides a technical and philosophical deep dive into his directorial choices, including why he chose to desaturate the lush Georgia greenery to make the setting feel more menacing.
This retrospective documentary is divided into several featurettes that trace the lineage of the film from page to screen: A bare-bones rip is a sin
In the pantheon of American cinema, few films have pierced the cultural psyche as sharply as John Boorman’s 1972 masterpiece, Deliverance . Based on the novel by James Dickey (who also delivers a memorable cameo), the film is a brutal, beautiful, and terrifying exploration of masculinity, nature, and survival. Four decades later, the film’s iconic dueling banjos and the haunting question— “Can you squeal like a pig?” —remain indelible.
So, find your quiet corner, load up the MKV, crank the surround sound, and ask yourself as the river rises: Are you the hunter, or the hunted? With this definitive digital edition, at least you’ll see the answer in perfect 1080p.
The keyword represents a specific promise: a complete, high-fidelity time capsule of a brutal American masterpiece. You get the film as Boorman intended (1080p), the historical context (extras), and the modern efficiency of digital storage (x265).
Unlike modern, self-congratulatory commentaries, Boorman’s track is a masterclass in low-budget filmmaking. He explains exactly how they shot the climactic cliff scene without CGI—and how actor Burt Reynolds actually broke his coccyx slipping on a rock.