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Audio Commentary: Director Renny Harlin discusses coming to America and the process of landing the job of directing Prison. He also covers shooting locales, the score, the scope of the production and the budget, the theme of the crucifix in his films, casting, the challenge of making prisoners sympathetic characters, the importance of characterization even in a film such as this, anecdotes from the set, visual effects, and plenty more. This is a good, well-spoken and interesting track that's worth a listen. Hard Time: The Making of Prison (HD, 38:00): From the menu: "An all-new retrospective with Director Renny Harlin, Producer Irwin Yablans, Screenwriter C. Courtney Joyner, Stunt Coordinator Kane Hodder, Executive Producer Charles Band, Composer Richard Band, Production Designer Philip Duffin, Production Assistant Patrick Denver." This comprehensive piece offers a detailed and interesting account of the film's history, including thoughts on Empire Pictures, the film's visual style, the importance of the psychological elements in the film, reworking the script, shooting locales, the challenges of making a "prison" Horror movie, casting the lead roles and using real inmates from a nearby prison as extras, Harlin's naiveté on the set and unfamiliarity with the American filmmaking process, the picture's photography, special effects and stunt work, the post-production process, the score, the picture's release and the lack of proper home video versions, and the picture's release on Blu-ray in 2013. U.S. Theatrical Trailer (HD, 1:30). German Theatrical Trailer (HD, 1:26). Poster & Still Gallery (HD): Stills From the Film (2:27), Posters & Stills (0:57), and Photos of the Wyoming State Prison (0:41). DVD Copy |
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