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- Commentary features co-writer/director Matthew Bright.
- "Burn, Bundy, Burn" (22:33, HD) is an interview with co-writer/director Matthew Bright, who found his way to "Ted Bundy" after work on "Gun Crazy" and "Freeway," handed the concept of a Ted Bundy movie that required development. Bright gets into the psychology of the subject, laboring to challenge conceptions of the man and his crimes, identifying his work with the Republican party and battle with the bottle. Casting is celebrated, and Bright's artistic vision is analyzed, paying tribute to Stanley Kubrick to the best of his ability.
- "Ted Talk" (20:51, HD) is an interview with actor Michael Reilly Burke, who began his career on television, making his way through the industry for over a decade. A chance encounter led to his casting in "Ted Bundy," eventually meeting with co-writer/director Matthew Bright, and Burke admits some reluctance with the graphic screenplay, trying to change it through his performance. The challenge of playing Bundy is recalled, trying to find a way into the mind of a madman. More thoughts on Bright are shared, with the interviewee careful when discussing the helmer's POV with the writing.
- "Seeing Evil" (18:59, HD) is an interview with actress Boti Bliss, who was fresh from Colorado when she made her way to "Ted Bundy," representing one of the earliest roles of her career. She shares her audition story, getting to know co-writer/director Matthew Bright, responding to his warmth and eccentricity. Boti offers memories from the time when Bundy escaped from prison, basically making his way to her childhood home. She also examines characterization, working to figure out of the tone of the writing during filming. Co-star Michael Reilly Burke is assessed, making for a positive screen partner.
- "Scoring Bundy" (16:52, HD) is a video conference interview with composer Kennard Ramsey.
- "Designing Bundy" (18:10, HD) is a video conference interview with production designer Chris Miller, who recalls his first meeting with co-writer/director Matthew Bright, interested in the peculiar man. "Ted Bundy" required work on a period piece with a small budget, with Miller allowed to work on his own to figure out creative demands. The look of "Ted Bundy" is explored, and Miller details his early career ambition, eventually working with Bright on two films, with a third, about Charles Manson, eventually falling apart.
- "A Serious Red Flag" (8:47, HD) is an interview with actress Annalee Autumn, who details her audition, meeting co- writer/director Matthew Bright right away. The interviewee explores the technical aspects of the shoot, where she played a screaming victim killed by Ted Bundy (she's in the film for roughly ten seconds).
- "Highway to Bundy" (10:46, HD) is an interview with actress Phoebe Dollar, who was good friends with co-writer/director Matthew Bright, accepting a role as a victim without even reading the script. Copious amounts of praise for Bright is presented.
- "Believing Bundy" (11:36, HD) is an interview with actress Alexa Jago, who shares her audition story, responding to the subject matter, learning more about Ted Bundy during the production process. Characterization is detailed, and memories of co-writer/director Matthew Bright are shared.
- "Friend from Work" (13:13, HD) is an interview with actress Deborah Offner, who shares her familiarity with the Ted Bundy case, dating back to her time in Seattle during the 1970s. Character work is examined, with Offner trying to do something with a small part. Some talk of co-writer/director Matthew Bright's use of extreme violence is provided.
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