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- Newly scanned and restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
- Reversible cover artwork
Disc 1
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Commentary features director Michael Armstrong.
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"Performing God's Work" (34:35, HD) is an interview with director Michael Armstrong, who was originally aiming to make a movie with Paramount before it fell apart, hastily taking a job in Germany to keep his career going. Facing rough material in "Mark of the Devil," Armstrong was determined to make changes, shaping the material to his sensibility while still retaining the violence of the era. Getting into battles with the producers, Armstrong eventually left the film, but he shot the feature in a way where editing could only follow his lead. The German shooting experience is detailed, along with character and content.
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"The Devil's Apprentice" (19:26, HD) is an interview with Udo Kier, who was working in England in the 1960s, eventually finding his way into acting, which gave him the attention he craved. Joining "Mark of the Devil," Keir offers his thoughts on co-star Herbert Lom and director Michael Armstrong, and he recalls the release experience, enjoying the marketing push for the movie. The interviewee celebrates the educational value of the picture, and details the premiere event.
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"Words of the Devil" (14:32, HD) is listed as "a brief guide to the screenplays of Michael Armstrong with lecturer and film historian Dr. Adrian Smith."
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"A Hell of a Place: The Locations of 'Mark of the Devil'" (23:13, HD) offers tourism and information from director Martin Nechvatal.
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"Mark of the Times" (47:42, HD) is a 2014 documentary on "The New Wave of British Bloodshed," directed by Calum Waddell.
Disc 2
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"Hallmark of the Devil" (12:13, HD) is a look at the business methods of Hallmark Releasing, hosted by Michael Gingold.
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Q&A (19:54, HD) is an interview with director Michael Armstrong, recorded at 2013's The Festival of Fantastic Films.
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Interview (23:04, SD) is a 2004 conversation with actor Herbert Fux.
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Interview (10:24, SD) is a conversation with actress Gaby Fuchs.
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Interview (9:02, SD) is a conversation with actress Ingeborg Schoner.
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"Rated V for Violins" (24:18, SD) is an interview with composer Michael Holm.
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Audio Interview (4:42) is a conversation with actor Herbert Lom.
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Outtakes (39:02, HD) offers a look at "Mark of the Devil" takes and shots, presented without sound.
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Alternative German Language Title Sequence (2:47, HD) is offered.
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Image Gallery (6:12) collects poster and VHS cover art, film stills, lobby cards, press kit pages, and newspaper ads.
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Radio Spots (2:03) offers three commercials for "Mark of the Devil," amusingly selling the hardcore torture aspects of the picture, but also reminding listeners the film is open to "all ages."
- English Trailer (3:25, HD)
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