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Cross Replica Limited Edition
4K UHD + 2-Disc Blu-ray + CD
Imprint Collection #438

There are few cult horrors as legendary as The Keep. Directed by the great Michael Mann, adapted from F. Paul Wilson’s bestselling novel, the stories behind the gargantuan production have gripped horror enthusiasts for over forty years.

Alongside the 96-minute Theatrical Cut coming to 4K UHD in Dolby Vision, Imprint Films is proud to present a deep dive into the making of The Keep, taking you behind the scenes into its fascinating and tumultuous creation with brand NEW and archival Special Features.

This strictly Limited Edition packaging features a replica Cross, as seen in the 108 crosses on the walls of The Keep, meticulously reproduced from an original cross taken from the set of the film. Cast in zinc alloy and weighing 600g, the removable cross is nestled in the front cover of a premium Hardbox, coated in spot gloss crosses and featuring foil stamping.

This is a heavy, bespoke collector’s item, measuring 24 x 33cm, weighing in at 3kg, and comes replete with comprehensive physical extras: 

• a full-colour matte laminated 27″ x 40″ folded print of the original poster; 
• a reprint of the official five-issue comic series by F. Paul Wilson and Matthew Smith;
• a reproduction of the original 1983 Press Kit;
• a reproduction of the original 1983 Lobby Cards;
• a hardcover booklet, featuring 80 pages of photographs, original production material, brand NEW essays, and a reprint of a 1984 Fangoria article;
• a reprint of the First Draft Script;
• a 3D Lenticular Hardcase housing all four discs;
• a custom-made transparent PVC display case with anti-scratch film lamination.

We are also proud to present the worldwide debut of feature documentary A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making Of Michael Mann’s The Keep, a definitive companion piece that combines over one hundred interviews across the globe, and a treasure trove of extremely rare material.

The entrancing soundtrack to the film from pioneering electronic group Tangerine Dream is included on CD, a haunting fusion of synth and shadow.

Starring Scott Glenn, Jürgen Prochnow, Robert Prosky, and Ian McKellen, The Keep is a cinematic experience like no other, and the story behind the film is amongst the wildest in the history of Hollywood.

We are only pressing this very special Limited Edition set once, available now for pre-order. 

“This place was built to keep something… in.”

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Special Features and Technical Specs: 

Disc One: 4K UHD

• Dolby Vision and HDR10 presentation of the 96-minute Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD, restored from the original 35mm negative
• NEW Audio Commentary by author Troy Howarth, and film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Nathaniel Thompson
• NEW Audio Commentary by F. Paul Wilson, David Schow, and Doug Winter (previously unreleased)
• NEW Audio Commentary with cast and crew members (utilising interview audio from A World War II Fairytale archive)
• NEW Audio Commentary with documentarian Stewart Buck, art director Alan Tomkins and photographer Graham Attwood
• Theatrical Trailer
• Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
• Optional English HOH Subtitles

Disc Two: Blu-ray

• 1080p High-definition presentation of the 96-minute Theatrical Cut on Blu-ray
• Alternate Score
• NEW Audio Commentary by author Troy Howarth, and film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Nathaniel Thompson
• NEW Audio Commentary by F. Paul Wilson, David Schow, and Doug Winter (previously unreleased)
• NEW Audio Commentary by cast and crew members (utilising interview audio from A World War II Fairytale archive)
• NEW Audio Commentary by documentarian Stewart Buck, art director Alan Tomkins and photographer Graham Attwood
• The Making Of The Keep – featurette from The Electric Theatre Show (1983)
• On the Set of The Keep – featurette from The Electric Theatre Show (1983)
• An Evil Most Ancient: The Make-up FX of The Keep – interview with prosthetics artist Nick Maley (2024)
• Something is Murdering My Men: Writing The Keep – interview with author F. Paul Wilson (2024)
• Other Sounds for Other Worlds: The Music of The Keep – interview with Tangerine Dream composer Johannes Schmoelling (2024)
• Out of the Darkness: Producing The Keep – interview with producer Gene Kirkwood (2024)
• NEW Recover The Mindset – Video Essay by Blake Howard
• Picture gallery featuring NEW Never-before seen behind-the-scenes photos from the archives of Stewart Buck, Stéphane Piter, and Alex Kuciw, and NEW never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos from the BFI Archives
• Alternative Ending from TV Version (standard definition)
• Theatrical Trailer
• VHS Trailer
• Radio Spot
• Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
• Optional English HOH Subtitles

Disc Three: Blu-ray – A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making Of Michael Mann’s The Keep

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• NEW Woermann: Man of War – interview with actor Jürgen Prochnow
• NEW Into the Darkness: On Location in Wales – featurette
• NEW The Mystery of The Keep – featurette
• NEW My Keep: Passion and Desires – interview with A WWII Fairy Tale co-director/producer Stéphane Piter
• Teaser Trailer
• Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
• Optional English Subtitles

Disc Four: CD Soundtrack

1. Puer Natus Est Nobis (Gloria)
2. Arx Allemand
3. Truth And Fiction
4. The Silver Seal
5. Ancient Powerplant
6. Supernatural Accomplice
7. The Challenger’s Arrival
8. Heritage Survival
9. Parallel Words
10. Canzone
11. Voices From A Common Land
12. Wardays Sunrise
13. The Night In Romania

Hardback Booklet

• NEW The Bettelheim Brutalism of Michael Mann’s The Keep – Essay by film historian Tim Pelan
• NEW Keeping the Dream Alive: Soundtracking Michael Mann’s WWII Nightmare – Essay by film and music historian David Michael Brown on the Tangerine Dream score
• The Creature Effects Of The Keep – reprint of 1984 Fangoria magazine article by David Everitt, interviewing prosthetics artist Nick Maley
• NEW The Memories of William Grant and his Visits to The Keep – a first-hand account of visiting the set of The Keep
• NEW Never-before seen behind-the-scenes photos from the archives of Stewart Buck, Stéphane Piter, and Alex Kuciw
• NEW Never-before-seen behind-the-scenes photos from the BFI Archives
• Production stills
• Original rare production material, stills, and alternate artwork