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- Booklet (42 pages) contains an essay by Justin LaLiberty and an interview with writer Tom Holland.
- Commentary features writer Tom Holland.
- "Konami Codes & Cult Classics" (28:21, HD) is a making-of for "Cloak & Dagger," featuring interviews with writer Tom Holland, casting director Jackie Burch (audio only), second assistant director Alan B. Curtiss, and actors Michael Murphy and Tammy Hyler. Holland details his early career struggles, trying to find his way in Hollywood, eventually receiving a major break when he was hired to write "Psycho II," working with director Richard Franklin. The pair created an unlikely critical and commercial success, inspiring Universal Pictures to continue the partnership on "Cloak & Dagger." Memories of the helmer are shared, with Hyler actually employed as a babysitter for Franklin's kids, rewarded with a career boost when she needed it. Holland explores the writing process, tapping into video game culture and Hitchcock-ian thrills, and time in San Antonio is remembered, fighting the heat. Casting is celebrated, including Henry Thomas, fresh off his "E.T." success. Talk of Dabney Coleman is much more careful, suggesting the beloved actor didn't suffer fools during the shoot. The tone of "Cloak & Dagger" is analyzed, and the film's cult longevity is identified, becoming a big deal after it debuted on pay cable.
- "Loud and Clear" (14:19, HD) is an interview with actor Henry Thomas, who was thrust into fame after his global success with "E.T." Handed a five-picture deal with Universal Pictures, Thomas was positioned for "The Window," a Hitchcockian project that eventually became "Cloak & Dagger." Now a movie star, Thomas was shadowed by writers to capture his personality and interests as a 12-year-old boy, and part of the shoot took place in his hometown of San Antonio, making things fun for the actor. Stunt work is detailed, and co-stars are fondly recalled, with the interviewee recalling his growing pains when dealing with the crisp professionalism of Dabney Coleman.
- Interview (5:07, SD) is a chat with director Richard Franklin from a 1984 press event, conducted by seasoned junketeer Bobbie Wygant.
- Interview (13:35, SD) is a 2001 talk with director Richard Franklin.
- "Then & Now" (4:19, HD) is a split-screen comparison video for "Cloak & Dagger," matching scenes from the 1984 film with the San Antonio locations as they are today.
- "The Arcade Workshop Chronicles" (30:18, HD) is an episode of the YouTube show, with host Cassandra Chiles (aka "The Vintage Arcade Gal") exploring the history of Atari and movie tie-in games, also detailing her work to restore an original "Cloak & Dagger" arcade cabinet.
- Still Gallery (4:22) collects publicity stills, BTS snaps, and poster art.
- T.V. Spots (1:05, SD) offer two commercials for "Cloak & Dagger."
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