Two bodies. Two minds. One soul.
Film Synopsis
Dead Ringers (1988) depicts identical twin gynaecologists whose lives, medical practice, and relationships are inseparably entwined. Their carefully maintained arrangement begins to collapse when the more reserved brother becomes attached to an actress seeking treatment, leading to jealousy, addiction, and psychological deterioration. This Canadian psychological horror merges clinical precision with body-horror imagery in an unsettling examination of identity, autonomy, and codependency.
Dead Ringers Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Scream Factory BD-A/US 2016 | Warner DVD-1/US/OOP 2005 | Criterion DVD-1/US/OOP 1998 | Anchor Bay DVD-1/US/OOP 1998 | TVA DVD-1/CA/OOP 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Actor Jeremy Irons | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Director/Co-Writer David Cronenberg, Director of Photography Peter Suschitky, Actor Jeremy Irons, Editor Ronald Sanders and Production Designer Carol Spier | |||||
| Audio Commentary by William Beard | |||||
| Behind-the-Scenes | |||||
| Cary’s Story - Interview with Actress Heidi Von Palleske | |||||
| Connecting Tissues - Interview with Makeup Effects Artist Gordon Smith | |||||
| Double Vision - Interview with Director of Photography Peter Suschitsky | |||||
| Working Artist - Interview with Actor Stephen Lack | |||||
| Interview with Actor Jeremy Irons | |||||
| Interview with Co-Producer Marc Boyman | |||||
| Interview with Co-Writer Norman Snider | |||||
| Interview with Director/Co-Writer David Cronenberg | |||||
| “The Strange Objects of David Cronenberg’s Desire” - Text and Stills | |||||
| “Twinning Effects” - Text and Clips | |||||
| Filmographies | |||||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Criterion’s DVD includes a booklet with writing by Chris Rodley.
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