Win a Special Edition 4K UHD of Michael Powell’s Peeping Tom

STUDIOCANAL is delighted to announce the release of the 4K restoration of Michael Powell’s groundbreaking film, Peeping Tom. This restoration, accomplished by The Film Foundation and BFI National Archive in collaboration with STUDIOCANAL, brings a new level of visual fidelity to this iconic serial killer classic. The film, penned by Leo Marks and featuring a stellar cast including Carl Boehm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, and Maxine Audley, is now available in a Special Edition format. This edition includes a 4K UHD version, Blu-ray, and DVD, accompanied by a 32-page booklet and 90 minutes of brand-new extra content.

Peeping Tom tells the story of Mark (Carl Boehm), a focus puller by day and a murderous stalker by night. Haunted by a traumatic childhood, Mark is driven to capture the true essence of fear in his victims through his camera lens. His life becomes complicated when he grows close to Helen (Anna Massey) and her blind mother (Maxine Audley), leaving audiences to wonder when he will direct his lethal focus towards them.

The special features of this edition are extensive, including new insightful documentaries and discussions such as “New Visions of Voyeurism: Peeping Tom” by Sir Christopher Frayling, and “Take Me To Your Cinema: The Legacy of Peeping Tom,” a conversation between film critics Anna Bogutskaya and Rhianna Dhillon. Additional features include “Restoring Peeping Tom,” an introduction by Martin Scorsese from 2007, an interview with Thelma Schoonmaker, also from 2007, an audio commentary by Professor Ian Christie, the original theatrical trailer, a behind-the-scenes stills gallery, and a trailer from 2023.

Special Features: 

• New Visions of Voyeurism: Peeping Tom by Sir Christopher Frayling
• New Take Me To Your Cinema: The Legacy of Peeping Tom, featuring a conversation between film critic / author Anna Bogutskaya and film critic Rhianna Dhillon
• New Restoring Peeping Tom
• The Eye of the Beholder
• Intro by Martin Scorsese (2007)
• Interview with Thelma Schoonmaker (2007)
• Audio Commentary by Professor Ian Christie
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
• 2023 trailer

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Initially released in 1960, Peeping Tom faced critical hostility, negatively impacting Powell’s career and leading to the film’s suppression. However, it has since been recognised as a pivotal film in the British horror genre, with its themes of voyeurism and psychopathy influencing the slasher movie genre. Martin Scorsese, a vocal advocate for Powell’s work, played a crucial role in the film’s revival and restoration. He remarks on the film’s unique blend of art and obsession, highlighting its significance in the history of cinema.

In 2024, STUDIOCANAL will also release a 75th Anniversary 4K restoration of The Small Back Room, followed by a new edition of Oh… Rosalinda!! Both films will join Peeping Tom and The Tales of Hoffmann in STUDIOCANAL’s Vintage Classics range. These releases will feature new bonus content, including interviews with filmmaker Kevin Macdonald and Powell & Pressburger expert Ian Christie.

This restoration project was made possible by funding from The Film Foundation and STUDIOCANAL, with special thanks to Martin Scorsese and Thelma Schoonmaker for their consultation. This release marks a significant moment in the preservation and appreciation of classic British cinema.