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UHD:
- Commentary features film historian Paul Talbot.
Blu-ray:
- Commentary features film historian Paul Talbot.
- T.V. Version (95:31, HD) is included.
- "Dark Parts" (8:10, HD) is an interview with actress Robin Sherwood, who recalls an awareness of "Death Wish" when she was growing up, but never saw the feature due to her young age. The interviewee details acting challenges and her effort to create a character, even pulling difficult emotions from her own life. An assessment of director Michael Winner is offered, with Sherwood describing him as a "complex man," and she has a high opinion of co-star Charles Bronson, who provided kindness to the actress when she was expecting a steelier on-set presence.
- "Fights in the Theater" (7:19, HD) is an interview with Todd Roberts, the son of late producer Bobby Roberts. The interviewee recalls charged reactions to "Death Wish II," especially in New York City, where viewers felt the movie accurately reflected the atmosphere of fear at the time. Audiences would get so caught up in the feature, violence occasionally broke out. Roberts shares the producer's desire to provide a fresh start to the "Death Wish" tale, but admits choppy storytelling won out on the end. Roberts also shares his father's fear that "Death Wish II" would receive an X-rating, destroying the picture's theatrical chances.
- "Working with Bronson" (7:24, HD) is an interview with actor Robert F. Lyons, who immediately took the gig on "Death Wish II," excited to be in the same room as the star. Lyons discuses his professional approach to the part, deploying his "using the environment" technique to bring his character to life while fully respecting Bronson's starring role. The interviewee recalls Bronson's presence on the set, willing to disagree with director Michael Winner in a polite manner. Lyons also analyzes the brand name power of "Death Wish," sharing its relatable themes, happy to be part of the franchise.
- "Pass" (5:28, HD) is an interview with screenwriter David Engelbach, who was initially contacted by co-producer Menahem Golan for the job, turning it down immediately. Engelbach finally came around to the idea of a "Death Wish II," beginning work on the script before Golan had the rights to make the movie. The producers saw the production as a pure moneymaking opportunity, trying to get Cannon Films up and running, and the interviewee details the changes made to his script, which originally involved Paul getting involved with survivalists. Engelbach closes with his thoughts on the themes "Death Wish II," looking to dissect the "liberal dilemma," and he views the picture as a "modern western."
- Theatrical Trailer (1:57, HD)
- Reversible cover artwork
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