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- Commentary One - this archival audio commentary was recorded by director Simon Wincer, producer Antony I. Ginnane, Sigrid Thornton, Vincent Monton, and Mark Hartley. The commentators provide a lot of information about the title changes that were made to promote Snapshot, the exact period in which the film was shot in Australia, its flexible genre identity, domestic reception and international success, the choices the main characters make, etc. The commentary is included on the Theatrical Cut.
- Commentary Two - this audio commentary was recorded by Antony I. Ginnane and Katarina Leigh Waters. The bulk of the information that is shared again addresses the conception and production of Snapshot, the different locations in Australia where key sequences were shot, the casting choices that were made and the careers of the main actors, the more explicit footage, the film's reception, etc. Also, there are some interesting comments about the editing of the two versions of the film. The commentary is included on the Director's Cut.
- Commentary Three - this audio commentary was recorded by Antony I. Ginnane and Jaimie Leonarder. Again, there is a lot of information about the highly anticipated arrival of Snapshot -- after the surprising success of Patrick -- the casting of Chantal Contouri as a "bitch" and Sigrid Thornton, the intentional overlapping of different genre elements, the film's U.S. distribution, etc. Also, there are some interesting comments about the evolution of Australian genre cinema. The commentary is included on the Director's Cut.
- Producing Snapshot - in this archival program, Antony I. Ginnane explains how the success of Patrick helped Snapshot become a reality and discusses its production and success. In English, not subtitled. (28 min).
- Not Quite Hollywood Interviews - the following interviews were utilized by Mark Hartley in his documentary Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation!. The interviewees discuss the production, success, and lasting appeal of Snapshot. In English, not subtitled. (40 min).
- 1. Sigrid Thornton
- 2. Antony I. Giunnane
- 3. Lynda Stoner
- 4. Simon Wincer
- 5. Everett De Roche
- 6. Vincent Monton
- 7. Tom Burstall
- Interview with Simon Wincer - in this archival audio interview, Simon Wincer recalls his work on Snapshot. In English, not subtitled. (17 min).
- Grant Page: Elements of Danger - in this program, the legendary Australian stunt artist Grant Page (Stunt Rock) discusses the staging of the finale in Snapshot. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
- Stephen Morgan: The Trans-Pacific Mode - in this program, Australian critic Stephen Morgan discusses the exact moment in which Snapshot was released and ongoing trends in Australian genre cinema. In English, not subtitled. (10 min).
- The Day After Halloween Opening Titles - presented here are restored opening titles for The Day After Halloween, which is how Snapshot was retitled for international distribution. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
- Trailers and TV Spots - in English, not subtitled. (6 min).
- 1. Theatrical trailer
- 2. The Day After Halloween Theatrical Trailer
- 3. TV Spot One
- 4. TV Spot Two
- Image Galleries -
- 1. Original Promotional Materials
- 2. Behind the Scenes
- 3. Dialogue Continuity Script
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Book - limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Alan Miller, exclusive extracts from director Richard Franklin and producer Anthony I. Ginnane's unpublished memoirs; archival interviews with screenwriter Everett De Roche and special effects supervisor Conrad Rothmann, and full film credits.
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